SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Appointing Amanda Bailhache as the Town’s Municipal Judge
Body
DEPARTMENT: Administration
Department
PRESENTER(S): Danielle Trujillo, Court Administrator
First Name Last Name, Title
TIME ESTIMATE: 10 minutes
only required for non-consent items
FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $2,500 per month, $30,000 annually
Balance Available: $31,825.00
Budget Line Item Number: 100-20-250-560000-000000
New Appropriation Required: No
POLICY ISSUES:
Pursuant to section 8.03 of the Town’s Home Rule Charter, the Municipal Judge shall be appointed by Town Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve Resolution 25-057 appointing Amanda Bailhache as the Town’s Municipal Judge. Approve the Municipal Judge Services Agreement, setting Judge Bailhache’s compensation.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Municipal Judge Teresa Ablao previously announced that she would not be seeking re-appointment when her current term ends on April 13, 2025.
On Feb. 18, 2025, the Town Council interviewed three Municipal Judge candidates. Staff began negotiations with Amanda Bailhache for the position of Municipal Judge and she has accepted the terms of the Municipal Judge Services Agreement.
TOWN COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution 25-057
2. Municipal Judge Services Agreement