Fort Walton Beach Council minutes — 09-08-06 special minutes — reading text

9- 08- 06 VOTING PROCEDURES Council concurred that both lCONTt candidates had a lot of either one would do a fine strengths and are well qualified, and job as Finance Director. Discussion ensued regarding a possible clause in a contract if Ms. Absher is hired, stating en~ oe~~ dhv~:: dtfh::':rn ~~ f~~::'rn~~ ~ ~~ n on, and that could not be o~~:: t~es7:~ placed in a contract. However, Mr. a~~ joU;~ f ~~~~~~ n ~~~~~~ ~',."..",'",.".....', provision could be included to the Baenzinger noted that a , i,." , "', effect that any refunded to the City by Ms. Absher moving expenses would have to be if she does not time. stay employed for a certain amount of The Mayor called for the vote on the motion to of Finance Director and nominate Lisa Absher to the it carried by a vote of 4 to position 3 with Holmes, and Pullen in favor and Patterson, Tucker, Campbell and Minich Opposed ( Hartwell absent). Mr. Baenzinger advised he would contact Ms. Absher and he would and inform her of Council's emphasize to her the importance of decision, point in her career, to reflect well on her staying for at least 3 to 5 years at this resume. SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE Mr. Minich moved to authorize the City and benefits Manager or designee to negotiate a package with the top ranked candidate, salary approval. Mr. Tucker seconded subject to final Council motion and it carried Patterson, Campbell, Tucker, unanimously with Holmes, Pullen, and Minich In favor ( Hartwell absent). The City Manager advised Council the salary 100, 000 a year. range being considered is between $ 70- ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1 : 45 p. m. APPROVED; - ATTEST: Jl.a~ 1l ~ MAYOR: fti:::: rJC1<~ CITY CLERK Ive I