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Councilman Jesse Kindle’s suggestion that the governing body look to implement a random drug test kicked off a list of possible changes in city hall and for its employees.

“I’d like to know how we would go about that,” Kendle asked.

City Attorney Frederick C. Raffetto said he will review the matter with the city’s labor counsel in order to identify any legal issues associated with such a step and return with a possible plan of action.

Mayor John Moor also asked that the labor counsel review the implementation of a Fitness for Duty policy. Moor said every employee including the Mayor and Council would be included.

“I think it’s important that everyone is fit to work,” Moor said. “I’ve been asking the city to adopt a policy since 2005.”

Meanwhile the search for a City Manager seems to be nearing the end. Interviews for the position have concluded and an announcement is expected during the October 28 City Council meeting, Mayor Moor said.

But for now, Acting City Manager Anthony Nuccio wants the City Council to consider outsourcing some of the Code Enforcement Department’s duties.

Also headed for a change is the cost of doing business at city hall.

City Clerk Cindy Dye will put forth a $3 fee increases for dog and cat licenses and look to incorporate a replacement tag fee.

“It does cost us money for these tags,” Dye said. “This way we can recoup those costs.”

A $5 certified copy fee increase as well as distribution liquor and mercantile license increases are on the table.

The liquor distribution license fee would increase from $2,147 to the maximum $2,500 but  the mercantile license increase is still being vetted, Dye said.

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