JACKSON CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

DECEMBER 7, 2010

CALL TO ORDER.

The Jackson City Council met in special session in the 2nd floor Council Chambers in City Hall and was called to order by Mayor Karen F. Dunigan at 7:33 p.m.

ROLL CALL.

Present: Mayor Karen F. Dunigan and Councilmembers Robert B. Howe, Kenneth E. Gaiser, Andrew R. Frounfelker and John R. Polaczyk—5. Absent at roll call: Councilmember Daniel P. Greer—1. Absent with excuse: Councilmember Carl L. Breeding—1.

Also present: City Manager Warren D. Renando, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City Clerk Lynn Fessel.

Councilmember Greer arrived at 7:34 p.m.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA.

Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Howe to adopt the agenda. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote.

CONSIDERATION OF A SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY MANAGER SEARCH.

William Baldridge, Executive Search Consultant for the Michigan Municipal League, discussed his approach to recruitment, screening, selection of finalists, interviews, final selection, negotiations and employment agreements. He worked with the Council to develop a city manager profile of required or desirable education, experiences and skills. He then discussed advertisement content, confidentiality, local candidates, background checks and an estimated timeline.

ADJOURNMENT.

No further business being presented, a motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember Greer to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Lynn Fessel

City Clerk