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Agenda Packet
Special City Council Meeting
February 9, 2009
Beginning at 8:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers
196 i~6s zoos The City of Seward, Alaska
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
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February 9, 2009 8:00 p.m. Council Chambers
Clark Corbridge
Mayor
Term Expires 2009
Willard E. Dunham
Vice Mayor
Term Expires 2010
Robert V aldatta
Council Member
Term Expires 2009
Tom Smith
Council Member
Term Expires 2009
Betsy Kellar
Council Member
Term Expires 2009
Jean Bardarson
Council Member
Term Expires 2010
Marianna Keil
Council Member
Term Expires 201.0
Phillip Oates
City Manager
Jean Lewis
City Clerk
Cheryl Brooking
City Attorney
City of Seward, Alaska
February 9, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2.
ROLL CALL
CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT
THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
[Those who have signed in will be given the .first opportcuair)~ to
speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total
time for this agenda item.]
~. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
[Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by
asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately
useless a coufzcil member so requests. In the event of such a request,
the item- is returned to the Regular Agenda]
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. To Discuss The Appointment Of John Foutz As Manager Of
Electric Utilities.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution 2009-010, Approving The City Manager's
Appointment Of John Foutz As Manager Of Electric Utility.
8. COUNCIL COMMENTS
9. CITIZENS' COMMENTS [5 minutes
individual has one opportunity to speak.]
10. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
per individual - Each
RESPONSE TO
Council Special Meeting Agenda
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Sponsored by: Oates
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2009-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFE SEApppYINTMENTROF~
ALASKA, A ~ ASOMANAGER OF ELECTRIC UTILITY
JOHN FOUT
WHEREAS, Section 2.20.015 of the City Code requires theC tl Counc ge andelection for the
Manager of Electric Utility position to receive approval from the y
WHEREAS, Mr. Foutz recently graduated with a Bachelo ation lande Electrical Engineering
Degree and also has an associates degree in Business Admmistr
hase motors and generators,
WHEREAS, Mr. Foutz has knowledge of three p
electrical/mechanical conversion, power system components and power line transmission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. Council approves the City Manager's appointment of John Foutz as Manager of
Electric Utility effective February 9, 2009.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 9th day
of February, 2009.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Clark Corbridge, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Jean Lewis, CMC, City Clerk
(City Seal)
Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 9, 2009
From: Phillip Oates, City Manageri~~~
Agenda Item: Approval of Manager of Electric Utility
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Electric Utility Manager position was opened for recruitment within the City employees and then
to the public in November 12, 2008. Onsite interviews were conducted by the City Manager and an
interview committee. Based on education and communication skills, John Foutz was selected for the
Manager of Electric Utility.
Mr. Foutz recently graduated from California State University, Chico with a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Electrical Engineering. He also has an associates degree in Business Administration.
Mr. Foutz has knowledge of three phase motors and generators, electricaUmechanical conversion,
power system components and power line transmission. In addition to his exposure to power
systems, his associates degree in Business Administration brings an understanding of the economic
aspect of the power industry and an understanding of the bottom line with respect to costs.
John Foutz has been offered the position of Manager of Electrical Utility. §2.20.015 requires the City
Manager's selection for the Manager of Electric Utility position receive approval from the City
Council.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No
1. Comprehensive Plan
2. Strategic Plan
3. Other
4. Not applicable X
FISCAL NOTE: ~~~~
Funding for this position is currently in the Electric Utility's budget.
Approved by Finance Department
Council approves Resolution 2009-010, authorizing the City Manager's appointment of John Foutz as
Manager of Electric Utility effective February 9, 2009.
SPECIAL MEETING REQUEST
Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as
the written notice calling a Special Council Meeting for the
purpose of:
Going into Executive Session to discuss the appointment of John Foutz as
Manager of the Electric Utility.
Resolution 2009-010, Approving The City Manager's Appointment Of John
Foutz As Manager Of Electric Utility.
Signed this 6t" day of February, 2009.
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Mayor City Manager
2 Council Members
Upon this request the City Clerk will give due and proper
notice as required by SCC 2.10.032
(No business shall be transacted other than stated above.)
SEWARD CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
February 9, 2009
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will
conduct a special meeting on the following items of business on
February 9, 2009.
1. Go Into Executive Session To Discuss The Appointment
Of John Foutz As Manager Of Electric Utilities.
2. Resolution ?009-010, Approving The City Managers Appointment Of
John Foutz As Manager Of Electric Utility.
The special meeting will commence at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter the regularly
scheduled council meeting has adjourned, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410
Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and
participate in the discussion; or, written comments may be sent to the City of Seward, c/o
City Clerk, PO Box 167, Seward, AK 99664, or e-mailed to clerkC cityofseward.net.
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