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RESOLUTION 2011 -074
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 2011 -073, WHICH APPROVED AN
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH ERIC PHILLIPS FOR CITY
MANAGER SERVICES
WHEREAS, on City Manager Phillip Oates resigned effective September 30, 2011 and his
resignation was accepted by the City Council by Resolution 2011-054; and
WHEREAS, the Council advertised the position of City Manager for four weeks in July, and
conducted public meetings and interviews to fill the position of City Manager; and
WHEREAS, during its regular meeting on September 12, 2011 after an executive session,
the Council voted unanimously to offer the position to Eric Phillips dependent on successful
contract negotiations, a successful drug test, and a criminal background check; and
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2011, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution
2011-073, which approved an amended contract with Eric Phillips; and
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2011, Phillips verbally y told the Mayor he would not be able
to accept the position; and
WHEREAS, it is the wishes of the City Council to rescind this resolution to continue efforts
in hiring the next City Manager.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. Resolution 2011-073 is hereby rescinded.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 3' day
of October, 2011.
THE CITY 1 ' WARD, ALASKA
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illard E. Dunham, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2011 -074
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 3, 2011
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Agenda Item: Rescind Resolution 2011 -073
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Since City Manager Phillip Oates tendered his resignation, the City Council has been seeking
applications for the position that recently became vacant on September 30, 2011. After a lengthy but
quick search, Council selected Eric Phillips out of 40+ applicants, pending a successful drug and
background check and successful contract negotiations. On September 26, 2011, Council approved
Resolution 2011 -073 that approved the employment contract for Eric Phillips as the new City
Manager. Unfortunately, Phillips relayed to Mayor Dunham three days later he would be unable to
accept the position. Phillips had not yet signed the employment contract.
INTENT:
It is assumed the intent of the City Council would be to rescind Resolution 2011 -073, hereby
repealing the employment offer to Eric Phillips, so as to move forward with the hiring of the next
City Manager.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this resolution is consistent with the Seward City
Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of
Procedures or Other Plans or Policies.
NO FINANCIAL REVIEW REQUESTED.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
It is the recommendation of the City Clerk to rescind Resolution 2011 -073, which approved an
employment contract with Eric Phillips. It further the recommended by the City Clerk for Council to
discuss this evening what steps they would like to take next. Some options worth discussing may be:
- -Hire an interim City Manager
(note: will take at least another meeting to approve any type of employment contract)
-- Appoint an Acting City Manager in house until an interim or permanent City Manager comes on
board.
- -Look at other applicants (council can go into executive session if they would like to discuss this)