City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer
Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer
The City Administrator role serves as the Chief Appointed Office (CAO) of the City and has similiar responsibliities as those of a CEO. The City Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and the City Council.
Sandi Frion was appointed as the City's first Administrator in March, 2017. The City Administrator is trained in the business of managing government and its resources, maintaining political neutrality, puts the overall welfare of the community first and brings a community-wide perspective to policies and programs.
Some of the City Administrator's responsibilities include:
- working with elected officials (Mayor and City Council) to develop policies and programs
- managing government staff, budgets, programs and projects
- overseeing the business units of the City including electric, water/wastewater and streets
- ensuring that the laws and policies are enforced fairly throughout the community and that the government runs ethically and transparently
Along with the duties listed above, this role is also responsible for official city records, ordinances, and council proceedings. Other duties of the City Clerk’s Office include administering oaths or affirmations, caring for and keeping custody of the city seal, having charge and supervision of elections and voter registration, working with the city assessor to maintain property assessments, helping to resolve issues and maintain licenses and responding to open record requests. The role of treasurer is one of managing the financial operations of the City; to include, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll and benefits, purchasing, accounts payable/receivable and annual audits.
City Hall Employees
Nicole Bathke - Utility Clerk. She administers all utility billing and collections for the utility. She has been employed with the city since September 2023. She can be reached at (715) 568-3331, or by email at nicolebathke@ci.bloomer.wi.us.
Larisa Jones - Deputy Clerk/Treasurer for the City. She is responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc. for the city and utilities. She has been employed with the city since May 2023. She can be reached at (715) 568-3032, or by email at larisajones@ci.bloomer.wi.us.