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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04131996 City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [] SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (407) 589-5330 [] FAX (407) 589-5570 AGENDA SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1996 - 9:00 A.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA ALL AGENDA ITEMS MA Y BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA No public input is allowed at a Special unless provided for in the meeting call (in accordance with R-95-33) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. SPECIAL MEET1NG ITEMS 96.013 A. CITY ATTORNEY INTI3RVIEWS 9:00 a.m. - Valefie Settles 9:45 a.m. - John Krieger, Jr. 10:30 a.m. - Rich Stringer 11:15 a.m. - Jonathan Ferguson (Ferguson & Ferguson) Noon - Break 12:15 p.m. - Morris (Skip) Miller (Miller & Forbes, P.A.) 4. ADJOURN ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING (OR HEARING) WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105F. S.) IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS MEETING SItOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF Tills MEETING. City of Sebastian 1225 MAIN STREET [::1 SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE (~J~ 589-5330 n ~_~X;~561) 589-5570INUT SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1996 - 9:00 A.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA ALL AGENDA ITEMS MA Y BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK- 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA No public input is allowed at a ,Special unless provided for in the meeting, call (in accordance with R-95-33) Mayor Cartvaight called the Special Meeting to order at 9:00 a.m and stated its purpose was to interview City Attorney candidates. 2. ROLL CALL City Council Pre~ent: Mayor Louise Cartwright Vice Mayor Walter Barnes Mrs. Norma Damp Mr. Raymond Halloran Mr. Richard Taracka Staff Present: City Manager, Thomas Frame City Clerk, Kathryn O'Halloran Human Resources, Wendy Widmarm Deputy City Clerk, Sally Maio SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS Mayor Cartwright said the interviews were scheduled for approximately 45 minutes each and suggested applicants be short listed to the top two or three after the interviews. Special City Council Meeting April 13, 1996 Page Two 96.013 A. CITY ATTORNEY INTEKV!EWS 1. Valerie Settles - 9:00 a.m. (Part Time Contract) Ms. Settles gave a brief history of her education and experience, stating her revised proposal was to be a part-time contract attorney. She then responded to questions from City Council. The interview ended at 9:36 a.m. and Mayor Cartwfight called a recess. 2. John K~ger, Jr. - 9:45 itala. (In-House) Mr. Krieger gave a brief history of his education and experience and handed out a document supporting hiring him as an in-house attorney. TAPE I - SIDE Ii (9:58 p.m.) Mr. Krieger responded to questions from City Council. The interview ended at 10:27 p.m. and Mayor Cartwright called a recess. 3. Rich Stringer - 10:45 a.m. (In-House) Mr. Stringer gave a brief history of his education and experience and then responded to questions from City Council. TAPE II - SIDE I (11:00 a.m.) The interview continued and ended at 11:02 a.m. Mayor Cartwright called a recess. 2 Special City Council Meeting April 13, 1996 Page Three 4. Jonathan Ferguson (Fcrguson & Fergusort) - 11:45 a.m. (Contrac0 Mr. Ferguson gave a brief history of his education and experience and then responded to questions from City Council. TAPE II - SIDE II (Noon) The interview continued and ended at 12:05 p.m. Mayor Cartwright called a recess. 5. Morris (Skip) Miller (Miller & t~orbes, P.A.) - 12:15 p.m. (Contrac0 Mr. Miller gave a brief history of his education and experience and then responded to questions from City Council. The interview ended at 12:40 p.m. Mayor Cartwdght called a recess. Mayor Cartwright reconvened the Special Meeting at 12:50 p.m. MOTION by Cartwright/Halloran I move that we add item 3B which is the selection of a City Attorney. ROLL CALL: Mr. Barnes - aye Mrs, Damp - aye Mr. Halloran - aye Mr. Taracka - aye Mrs. Cartwright - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 B. Selection of City Attorney Discussion took place on the costs for an in-house attorney as opposed to using a contract attorney. Special City Council Meeting April 13, 1996 Page Four City Council members ranked their top three choices as follows: Mayor Cartwr~ght Rich Stringer Valerie Settles Jonathan Ferguson Mr. Halloran Valerie Settles Jonathan Ferguson Rich Stringer Mr. Ta~racka Rich Stringer Valefie Settles Jonathan Ferguson Vice Mayor Barnes Valerie Settles Rich Stringer Jonathan Ferguson Mrs. Damp Valerie Settles Rich Stringer TAPE III - SIDE I (1:05 p.m.) Mayor Cartwright requested the City Manager and City Clerk choices. Both agreed on either Rich Stringer or Valerie Settles in no particular order. 4 Special City Council Meeting April 13, 1996 Page Five Following further discussion on additional costs for an in-house attorney, Mr. Taracka and Mayor Cartwright amended their rank to place Valerie Settles as first and Rich Stringer as second. Discussion took place on Ms. Settles' suggested range and there was a consensus for approximately $40,000 to $50,000 as part-time depending on start up costs. Mayor Cartwright suggested rather than determining a figure at this meeting, the City Manager and Human Resources Director negotiate with Ms. Settles to determine exactly what she wants. The City Manager said he could bring back a figure to the next meeting and Mayor Cartwright suggested that perhaps a special meeting could be called prior to the regular meeting. Discussion took place on relocation expenses, and there was a general consensus that those expenses would not be offered at this time. MOTION by Cartwright/Taracka I move that the Council selection in order is Valerie Settles, Rich Stringer and Ferguson and Ferguson and we authorize the City Manager and Human Resources Director to begin negotiations and do the appropriate background checks. ROLL CALL: Mrs. Damp - aye Mr. Halloran - aye Mr. Taracka - aye Mrs. Cartwright - aye Mr. Barnes - aye MOTION CARRIED 5-0 Mayor Cartwright requested that the City Manager notify her if a special meeting is necessary. Being no further business, Mayor Cartwright adjourned the Special Meeting at 1:25 p.m. Special City Council Meeting April 13, 1996 Page Six Approved at the (_.~ aVa~ , 1996, Regular City Council Meeting. Louise R. Cartwright Mayor Kathryn~. O Ha'-lloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk 6