JACKSON CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
JULY 15, 2010
CALL TO ORDER.
The Jackson City Council met in special session in the Council Chambers in City Hall and was called to order by Mayor Karen F. Dunigan at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Karen F. Dunigan and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, Robert B. Howe, Daniel P. Greer, Andrew R. Frounfelker and John R. Polaczyk—6. Absent: Councilmember Kenneth E. Gaiser—1.
Also present: City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City Clerk Lynn Fessel.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to adopt the agenda. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Gaiser—1.
INTERVIEW WITH JOSEPH BIPPUS.
Council began their interview with Mr. Bippus at 6:35 p.m. At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Bippus left the Council Chambers.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to offer the position of City Manager to Mr. Bippus and authorize staff, the Interim City Manager, the City Attorney and the Personnel Director, if necessary, to work on negotiating a contract and bring that to the Rules and Personnel Committee for a recommendation to the full Council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Breeding to divide the question (No. 1 offer the position and No. 2 discuss negotiations). The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Gaiser--1. 7/15/10 2
No. 1. The motion to offer the position to Mr. Bippus was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Gaiser—1.
No. 2. Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to refer the matter of negotiating a contract, utilizing whatever resources they need, to the Rules & Personnel Committee. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—6. Nays: 0. Absent: Councilmember Gaiser—1.
Council recessed at 7:52 p.m. and reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
Mr. Bippus returned to the Council Chambers and the Mayor announced, on behalf of the City Council, that they are offering him the position of City Manager, subject to negotiations.
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business being presented, a motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Mayor Dunigan to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
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