HomeMy WebLinkAbout04162019 City Council Special Meeting Minutes City of Seward,Alaska City Council Special Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2019 Volume 40,Page 683
CALL TO ORDER
The April 16,2019 special meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 12:00
p.m.by Vice Mayor Sue McClure.
OPENING CEREMONY
Citizen Christy Terry led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Sue McClure presiding and
Suzanne Towsley Jeremy Horn
Sharyl Seese John Osenga
Kelley Lane
comprising a quorum of the Council; and
Norm Regis, Acting City Manager
Brenda Ballou,City Clerk
Excused—Squires
Absent—None
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR
PUBLIC HEARING
Brad Snowden supported Norm Regis for continuing his term as acting city manager. He
complimented Stefan Nilsson and Doug Schoessler for being compassionate and empathetic to
citizens' needs. Snowden said enforcement throughout the city should be done consistently and
fairly,because he was no better and no lesser than any other citizen.
Lynda Paquette reminded everyone that Seward Civic Engagement would be Thursday
April 18, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. and the topic would be Seward Community Health Center. On May 9,
2019 the topic would be the consideration of how the city of Seward could extend its voter base.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Osenga/Seese) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
h Motion Passed Unanimous
There were no consent agenda items.
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NEW BUSINESS
Resolutions
Resolution 2019-037, Extending The Appointment Of Harbormaster Norm Regis As Acting
City Manager Beginning April 20, 2019 And Ending May 20, 2019, With The Option To
Extend.
Motion (Seese/Lane) Approve Resolution 2019-037
Regis said the city was closer to hiring a permanent city manager.
Towsley thanked Regis.
Lane was hopeful that council was nearer to hiring a city manager, and thanked Regis for
serving as acting city manager so well.
Motion Passed Unanimous
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Lane thanked Brennan Hickok for his work, and said she was looking forward to exploring uni
housing options.
McClure was warmed by the way the negotiating team has worked so quickly and efficiently.
CITIZEN COMMENTS—None
COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
Lane was thankful for the citizens came to speak.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion (Towsley/Lane) Go into executive session to discuss
negotiating strategies for the city manager
hire.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Council went into executive session at 12:12 p.m.
Mayor Squires was contacted telephonically.
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Council came out of executive session at 12:38 p.m.
Council directed the city clerk to prepare a resolution to offer Scott Meszaros the position of
permanent city manager and to schedule a special meeting on April 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Lane stated she would like to attend tomorrow's meeting telephonically. McClure clarified
that Lane would be able to listen and make comments,but would not be able to vote.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Br nda J. Ballou, MC Sue McClure
City Clerk Vice Mayor
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