HomeMy Public PortalAbout050_030_20161107Minutes.pdfSpecial City Council Minutes 20161107
Mayor Buelterman called the Special City Council Meeting to order at 3:30PM, November 7,
2016.. Those present were Julie Livingston, Monty Parks, John Major, Wanda Doyle, Barry Brown and Bill Garbett. Also attending were Diane Schleicher, City Manager; Bubba Hughes,
City Attorney; and Janet LeViner, Clerk of Council.
City Manager Search Firm. Mayor Buelterman stated Mayor and Council have discussed
the process and asked for further comments. Ms. Doyle stated she has not communicated with
Mr. Barry and is awaiting further information and recommend this item be deferred until
November 10, 2016 agenda. Mr. Hughes stated the arrangement with Dean Bare, Stanton Chase, is identical to that of the search for Manager, Chatham County, as the fee being a
percentage, one third, of the first year’s cash salary. Ms. Schleicher recommended a cap be in
place. Mayor Buelterman would like a firm number prior to proceeding. Mr. Hughes confirmed.
Mayor Buelterman recommend deferring this item until November 10, 2016 and feels it is imperative to bring in a professional firm to search for a new City Manager. Mr. Garbett stated
he spoke with Mr. Barry and checked his references and found him very comparable. Ms.
Livingston agreed with Mayor Buelterman as this is one of the most important decisions Mayor and Council will make and needs to be a professional individual/firm and look at both options
and determine what is best for the community. No action. To be heard November 10,
2016.
John Major made a motion to adjourn. Julie Livingston seconded. Vote was unanimous, 6-
0.
Meeting adjourned at 3:40PM