SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - Extension of Benefits and IBEW-AFSCME

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING A Special Council Meeting was held on January 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. with Council President Slavin presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson (arrived at 6:34 p.m.), Mr. Cole, Mr. Hare, Mr. Hutchison, Mr. Lewis (arrived at 6:40 p.m.), and Mr. Neil. Mr. Hosfelt and Mr. Sudler were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Council staff members present were Mr. Koenig, Mrs. Mitchell, and Mrs. McDowell. Other staff members present were Chief Bernat and Mr. Hudson. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Hutchison moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Mr. Hare moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(6) - Discussion of the content of documents excluded from the definition of "public record" in §10002 of this title where such discussion may disclose the contents of such documents (§10002 (l)(1) Any personnel, medical or pupil file, the disclosure of which would constitute an invasion of personal privacy, under this legislation or under any State or federal law as it relates to personal privacy) and 29 Del. C. § 10004(b)(4) - strategy sessions, including those involving legal advice or opinion from an attorney-at-law, with respect to collective bargaining or pending or potential litigation, but only when an open meeting would have an adverse effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 6:31 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:59 p.m. ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION Request for Approval of Extension of Pay Benefits During the Executive Session, members of Council considered a request for approval of an extension of 100% pay for Corporal Thomas Hannon, in accordance with Section 12, On-the-Job Injury, of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) contract. Mr. Neil moved to grant the extension of pay benefits through March 27, 2017 when Council will hear an update in Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) During the Executive Session, members of Council considered a request from Mr. Scott Koenig, City Manager, to retain legal counsel to assist with contract negotiations. Mr. Hare moved to authorize the City Manager to engage legal counsel referred to by the City Manager for the purposes of contract negotiations with AFSCME, not to exceed 100 hours without returning to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and carried with Mr. Lewis voting no.

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 9, 2017 PAGE 2 Mr. Hare moved to adjourn the Special Council Meeting, seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of January 9, 2017 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2017\01-09-2017 - SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - Extension of Benefits and IBEW-AFSCME.wpd