Gus Burril, City Administrator for the City of Madras submitted his resignation to the City Council at the conclusion of their meeting on February 28, 2023. Administrator Burril began his career with the City in 2005 as the Public Works Director promoting to City Administrator in 2011.
In the 18 years that Administrator Burril has been with the City of Madras, he has watched Madras grow and make big strides. The population has increased by 46%, Erickson Aircraft Collection relocated here along with their tanker operation to occupy a large aircraft hangar that was constructed to recruit aeronautical business, Daimler Truck North America built a 243-acre site for testing their trucks, a multi-use trail system encircling the community was created, a housing urban renewal district was created resulting in a development boom and an award for housing innovation, tens of millions of dollars in grants were utilized to improve and expand the airport, businesses, parks, roads, and utilities. And most recently, the City provided funding and other types of assistance to help businesses and the community at large navigate through the difficult impacts of the COVID pandemic.
“It has been a privilege to serve this city and this community as City Administrator. As I leave to spend more time with family and pursue new career paths, I feel good about how far the city has come and where it’s headed. With the combined efforts of the talented people on staff, the Council, Commissioners, and the community, I am confident Madras will move forward strategically and successfully and continue to be a great place to do business and raise a family.”
Burril’s last day at City Hall will be March 3rd. “We wish Gus all the best as he moves forward with his personal and career goals. As a Council, our next steps will be to review the City Administrator functions alongside our upcoming Strategic Goals and then authorize Staff to begin the recruitment process,” stated Mayor Mike Lepin.
