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Agency Manager Employment Agreement
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Requested Action(s)
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Review and approve the employment agreement between Paul Freund and the Tehama County Solid Waste Management Agency, as presented.
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Financial Impact:
Includes 5% annual “step increases” in 2026 and 2027.
Background Information:
The attached proposed employment agreement between the Agency and Paul Freund is for a three-year term expiring April 6, 2028. The benefits and terms of employment are consistent with other County Department Head employment agreements. The salary payable to Mr. Freund, subject to satisfactory job performance, is as follows:
April 7, 2025 through April 6, 2026 $103,212.00 Annually
April 7, 2026 through April 6, 2027 $108,373.00 Annually
April 7, 2027 through April 6, 2028 $113,791.00 Annually
Gabriel Hydrick, Tehama County Chief Administrator, and Tom Wesbrook, Red Bluff City Manager, will conduct an annual performance review of Mr. Freund that will be presented annually to the Agency Board of Directors as part of his annual performance evaluation.
There are major issues on the horizon as the Agency monitors the construction of remaining landfill cells in Phase II, potential construction of a composting facility, monitors Waste Connections permitting of Phase III, and complies with additional statewide diversion mandates.