From: Darlene Bishop

Sent: Fri Mar 20 09:21:20 2020

To: All Employees Distribution List; Library Distribution List

Subject: Temporary City Hall Closure

Importance: Normal

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All – As of noon today we will be temporarily closing City Hall to the public until further notice. You are all aware that our Library was closed this past Monday as well. I am a little stubborn and believe we have a duty to provide service to the community who pays us all for those services. Thank you all for your commitment and duty – I am proud of and blessed with a great staff.

How this is going to work:

  1. 1. We will continue to provide service to the highest possible level during this temporary closure. People need to know their government continues to work for them.
  2. 2. We will adhere to the Governor’s directives, social distancing standards, wiping down our areas and we will wash our hands.
  3. 3. We will respond when a call for Police service is requested (with implemented protocols).
  4. 4. E-mails, phone calls etc., will be answered or returned.
  5. 5. Applications will be processed, bills will be paid, meetings will be held (may be through a conference call).
  6. 6. Services will be repaired or installed, etc. (with implemented protocols)

 

Each Department has differing needs based on service provision. I will work with each Department Head and Supervisors to make sure we accommodate the service as well as the employee.

In all honesty, I do not believe telecommuting works in the public sector. People do not stay on task and we have very few items or duties other than special projects that may qualify for telecommuting. If you are concerned about coming to work, or, you may need to be quarantined, talk with your supervisor. We may be able to come up with a plan for you but it may include some use of your own accrued time.

Information changes hourly sometimes and we will keep you informed the best we can. In the meantime, we are open for business – just with the doors closed.

Dan Huff

City Manager

City of Molalla, Oregon

(503)829-6855

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