JACKSON CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 16, 2011
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 9:34 a.m.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Karen F. Dunigan and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, Robert B. Howe, Daniel P. Greer, Kenneth E. Gaiser, Andrew R. Frounfelker and John R. Polaczyk—7. Absent: None.
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, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
None.
REVIEW OF INTERVIEW PROCEDURE.
City Manager Search Consultant Bill Baldridge discussed candidate release forms, creating a welcoming environment and remaining neutral during interviews.
INTERVIEW WITH JAMES PAYNE.
Mr. Payne’s interview began at 10:02 a.m. and concluded at 10:55 a.m.
INTERVIEW WITH GARY BODEN
Mr. Boden’s interview began at 11:05 a.m. and concluded at 11:48 a.m. 4/16/11 2
BREAK FOR LUNCH
The Council recessed for lunch and returned at 1:00 p.m.
INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL HERMAN.
Mr. Herman’s interview began at 1:03 p.m. and concluded at 1:45 p.m.
INTERVIEW WITH LAURENCE SHAFFER.
Mr. Shaffer’s interview began at 1:58 p.m. and concluded at 2:50 p.m.
INTERVIEW WITH PATRICK BURTCH.
Mr. Burtch’s interview began at 3:05 p.m. and concluded at 3:47 p.m.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DESIGNATION OF A LEAD CNADIDATE AND ALTERNATE.
The Council shared their observations of the candidates.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Howe to recommend that Laurence Shaffer be designated the lead candidate and to authorize the necessary background checks. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—6. Nays: Councilmember Gaiser—1. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to reconsider the vote for unanimous consent. Mr. Greer withdrew his motion.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Howe to recommend that Gary Boden be designated the alternate candidate and to authorize the necessary background checks. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Gaiser to authorize Bill Baldridge to act as the negotiator. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—6. Nays: Councilmember Breeding—1. Absent: 0.
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 4:48 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
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