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AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TYBEE ISLAND CITY COUNCIL August 18, 2011 7:00PM I. Executive Session 1 Discuss litigation, personnel, and real estate acquisition II. Vote on Appointment
of City Clerk III. Adjournment *PLEASE NOTE: Citizens wishing to speak on items listed on the agenda, other than public hearings, should do so during the citizens to be heard section.
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meeting. Agenda request forms are available outside of the Clerk’s office at City Hall and at www.cityoftybee.org. THE VISION OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND “is to make Tybee Island the
premier beach community in which to live, work, and play.” THE MISSION OF THE CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND “is to provide a safe, secure and sustainable environment by delivering superior services
through responsible planning, preservation of our natural and historic resources, and partnership with our community to ensure economic opportunity, a vibrant quality of life, and a
thriving future.”
20110818 Special City Council Meeting Minutes Mayor Jason Buelterman called the Special City Council Meeting to order at 7:00PM. Those in attendance were Paul Wolff, Kathryn Williams,
Frank Schuman, Mayor pro tem Shirley Sessions, Wanda Doyle and Bill Garbett. Also in attendance was Bubba Hughes, City Attorney. Paul Wolff made a motion to go into executive session
to discuss personnel. Kathryn Williams seconded. Vote was unanimous. Paul Wolff made a motion to return to regular session. Kathryn Williams seconded. Vote was unanimous. Diane Schleicher,
City Manager and Jan LeViner, Acting Clerk of Council joined the meeting. Mayor Buelterman explained that the purpose of the Special Meeting of City Council was to vote on the appointment
of a City Clerk. Frank Schuman made a motion to appoint Jan LeViner as Clerk of Council with a salary of $45,000 annually and as an exempt employee. Paul Wolff seconded. Discussion:
Ms. Doyle explained that it was the original intent of council to search for an experienced certified clerk to fill the position. She also stated that this was not directed at “the person
but at the position” and would reflect in the way she would vote. Mr. Garbett stated that council and Janice Elliott, HR Manager, had made an exhausted effort to find the best candidate
for this position. After the interview process, there were two candidates that withdrew and he feels that out of the remaining candidates Ms. LeViner is the best candidate as she had
done an outstanding job in the interim. This has been a difficult process with hard decisions. Voting in favor was Paul Wolff, Kathryn Williams, Frank Schuman, Mayor pro tem Shirley
Sessions, and Bill Garbett. Voting against was Wanda Doyle. Motion passed 5-1. Paul Wolff made a motion to adjourn. Bill Garbett seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Synposis20110818/jrl Synopsis Special City Council Meeting 20110818 Mayor Jason Buelterman called the Special City Council Meeting to order at 7:00PM. Those in attendance were Paul Wolff,
Kathryn Williams, Frank Schuman, Mayor pro tem Shirley Sessions, Wanda Doyle and Bill Garbett. Also in attendance was Bubba Hughes, City Attorney. Paul Wolff made a motion to go into
executive session to discuss personnel. Kathryn Williams seconded. Vote was unanimous. Paul Wolff made a motion to return to regular session. Kathryn Williams seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Frank Schuman made a motion to appoint Jan LeViner as Clerk of Council with a salary of $45,000 annually and as an exempt employee. Paul Wolff seconded. Voting in favor was Paul Wolff,
Kathryn Williams, Frank Schuman, Mayor pro tem Shirley Sessions, and Bill Garbett. Voting against was Wanda Doyle. Motion passed 5-1. Paul Wolff made a motion to adjourn. Bill Garbett
seconded. Vote was unanimous.