HomeMy WebLinkAbout12142020 City Council Special Meeting Minutes City of Seward,Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2020 Volume 41,Page 336
CALL TO ORDER
The December 14,2020 special meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at
9:42 p.m.by Mayor Christy Terry.
OPENING CEREMONY
Council Member John Osenga led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Christy Terry presiding and
Tony Baclaan Sue McClure
Sharyl Seese(telephonically) John Osenga
Liz DeMoss Ristine Casagranda(telephonically)
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Norm Regis, Acting City Manager
Brenda Ballou, City Clerk
Excused—None
Absent—None
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING—None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Baclaan/McClure) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Baclaan removed Resolution 2020-097 from the consent agenda.
Motion Passed Unanimous
There were no consent agenda items.
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 2020-097, Extending The Appointment Of Harbormaster Norm Regis As Acting
City Manager For 90 Days Beginning December 16,2020 And Ending March 15,2021,With
The Option To Extend As Necessary.
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December 14, 2020 Volume 41, Page 337
Motion (Baclaan/McClure) Approve Resolution 2020-097
Motion to Amend (Baclaan/DeMoss) Amend Resolution 2020-097 in Section 2 and woo;
in the 5th Whereas by striking"22%" and
replacing it with "50%."
Baclaan said Regis was performing two full-time jobs,and thought he deserved the increase.
Osenga was concerned that the resolution only had percentages referenced,and no dollar amounts,so
he didn't know how much money was being considered. DeMoss thought Regis deserved to receive
a 50% increase. Casagranda also didn't understand what dollar amount was being considered, but
thought because Regis was doing two jobs, paying him for 1.5 jobs was appropriate.
Terry wished to increase the pay,although she thought 50%was high,and commended Regis
for the work he was doing. She reminded council that in city code, when a deputy went into acting
status, code allowed for only a 10%increase in pay. And at the regular council meeting held earlier
tonight, Terry said council had been vocal about expecting the city to make financial cuts, so now
she was confused. She thought a 50%increase would set a dangerous precedent,given the frequency
that employees filled in as acting.
Regis said 22% was fine with him and there was no need for an increase.
Terry wanted to have everyone understand that the city may be facing additional budget
shortfalls next year, and budget cuts should be anticipated.
Motion to Amend Passed Yes: Baclaan, DeMoss, Casagranda,Seese,
McClure, Terry
No: Osenga
Main Motion Passed Yes: Seese,McClure,Casagranda,DeMoss,
Baclaan, Terry
No: Osenga
CITIZEN COMMENTS —None
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
Regis said thank you.
Casagranda hoped to have a permanent city manager hired soon.
Osenga thought Regis deserved this, even though the timing was difficult.
McClure thought Regis was doing a wonderful job, but understood that budget cuts inthe
future were a real possibility.
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LBaclaan thanked Regis for his hard work.
Terry thanked Regis for his work.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
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