Port finds its next planner in city half its size

The Port Washington Common Council on Tuesday agreed to hire Jason Sergeant as its new director of planning and development.

Sergeant, whose appointment is subject to salary negotiations, would replace Randy Tetzlaff, who retired from the position in April 30 after 17 years on the job.

City Administrator Mark Grams was authorized to negotiate a salary in the $80,000 range for Sergeant, who is currently the community development director for the City of Evansville, a city of about 5,000 people between Madison and Janesville in Rock County.