HomeMy WebLinkAbout02102016 City Council Special Meeting Minutes City of Seward,Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2016 Volume 40, Page 21
CALL TO ORDER
The February 10, 2016 special meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at
5:15 p.m. by Mayor Jean Bardarson.
OPENING CEREMONY
City Manager Jim Hunt led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
Jean Bardarson presiding and
Marianna Keil Ristine Casagranda
Dave Squires Dale Butts
Sue McClure Deborah Altermatt
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Jim Hunt, City Manager
Johanna Kinney, City Clerk
Absent—None
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
Carol Griswold was concerned about the evaluation of the City Manager. She questioned if
there were any improprieties on his behalf since he owned 50% of a local business which was in
violation of his employment contract with the council. She was also concerned with the City
Manager's unprofessionalism,citing an incident at the May 26,2015 meeting.Griswold spoke of the
loss of city employees and stated workplace bullying should not be occurring or tolerated.Many hard
working, experienced employees had either quit or changed jobs. She urged council to initiate an
internal confidential investigation on city hiring issues, preferential treatment, and adherence to
policies and procedures. Lastly, she stated that with the budget the way it was, the fiscal situation
was grim. The 2016-2017 budget was recently approved, freezing all employee salaries. She
questioned if the City Manager was requesting an increase in pay. Griswold asked council how they
could consider an increase in pay to the City Manager when all other employee wages were frozen.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Keil/Casagranda) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
There were no consent agenda items.
City of Seward,Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2016 Volume 40, Page 22
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS—None
NEW BUSINESS—None
COUNCIL COMMENTS—None
CITIZEN COMMENTS—None
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS—None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion (Keil/Casagranda) Go Into Executive Session To Discuss the
City Manager's Annual Evaluation.
Motion Passed Unanimous
The City Manager was invited to attend.
Council went into Executive Session at 5:22 p.m.
Council Member McClure excused herself from the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Council came out of Executive Session at 7:13 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Jo, anna Ki e , CMC ' can Bardarson
C ty Clerk Mayor
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