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HomeMy Public PortalAboutSpecial City Council Meeting Minutes2011081820110818 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.