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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01122005 SpecialHOME OF PEUCAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2005- 6:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Mayor McCollum called the Special Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Nathan McCollum Vice-Mayor Joe Barczyk Councilmember Ray Coniglio Councilmember Lisanne Monier Staff Present: City Manager, Terrence Moore City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Growth Management Director, Trace Hass Human Resources Director, Jim Sexton Police Chief, Jim Davis Building Director, Wayne Eseltine Public Works Director, Terry Hill Airport Manager, Jason Milewski Special Ci~Coundl Meeting Janua~ 12,2005 Page Two w 05.001a SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS a. Appoint Interim City Mana,qer The City Manager said the City Charter requires the City Manager to appoint an acting City Manager in his absence, and after speaking with his department heads soon after his arrival, selected Police Chief Jim Davis to act in his absence based on his experience from previous communities. He said command staff will be able to function for the time the Chief would act as City Manager; that department heads respect Chief Davis, and that it is not necessary to implement changes during an acting status but rather to keep a steady hand. Sal Neglia, Andrea Coy and Damian Gilliams recommended the appointment of the City Attorney as Acting City Manager. Mr. Barczyk recommended against a department director directing other departments. Mr. Coniglio said the department heads indicated this should be a team effort and they could do this for the chief, and that there should be three separate charter positions for the check and balance. He recommended Chief Davis. Ms. Monier agreed with appointing Chief Davis as Acting City Manager. Mayor McCollum, asked, in an interim position, would a director act as a Charter officer. The Human Resources Director said the interim would report to Council no differently than the process in place now with Mr. Moore. Mayor McCollum said he has the utmost faith in Mr. Stringer, but for his protection it would be difficult to put a charter officer over two charter offices. He said Mr. Davis has a substantial staff to assist him with day-to-day operations in the Police Department. He agreed with the selection of Chief Davis as interim. On MOTION by Mr. Conigiio, and SECOND by Ms. Monier, Chief Jim Davis was appointed interim City Manager on a roll call vote of 3-1. (Barczyk - nay) Special City Council Meeting January 12, 2005 Page Three 05.001b b. Provide City Manaqer Qualifications to Human Resoumes The Human Resources Director had provided a schedule and advertisement for Council comment. In response to Mr. Coniglio, the Human Resources Director stated his reasons for not posting a salary range. Mr. Coniglio suggested language relative to the CRA. Mr. Barczyk suggested adding language relative to knowledge of the City's historic district. MOTION by Mr. Barczyk and SECOND by Mr. Coniglio, the advertisement was approved with changes on a voice vote of 4-0. On MOTION by Mayor McCollum, and SECOND by Ms. Monier, salary for the Interim City Manager was added to the agenda on a voice vote of 4-0. Chief Davis requested no salary adjustment be given. On MOTION by Mr. Coniglio, and SECOND by Mayor McCollum a 10% increase was approved on a roll call vote of 4-0. The reference to residency requirement was removed from the advertisement and will be left open to negotiation. Being no further business, Mayor McCollum adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:45 p.m. Approved at the 1 / 2 6 / 0.5 Sally A. ~'MMC, City Clerk Regular City Council Meeting.