SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - Personnel Matters

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING A Special City Council Meeting was held on June 14, 2021 at 5:32 p.m. with Council President Sudler presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil, Mr. Hare, Mrs. Arndt, Mr. Rocha (arrived at 5:36 p.m.), Mr. Taylor (arrived at 5:40 p.m.), and Mr. Lindell. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Council staff members present were Mr. Rodriguez and Mrs. McDowell. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Anderson moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Mr. Neil 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(1)(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 pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 10004 (b )(9) - Personnel matters in which the names, competency and abilities of individual employees are discussed, unless the employee requests that such a meeting be open. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 5:33 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 7:06 p.m. ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION Appointment of Interim City Manager During the executive session, members of Council considered the appointment of an interim or acting City Manager as the result of Mr. Randy Robertson’s departure. Mr. Neil moved to appoint Mr. Matthew Harline as the Interim City Manager effective June 1, 2021 with a 5% pay increase to continue until a new City Manager is in place. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. Posting of City Clerk’s Position Mr. Boggerty moved to publicly advertise the City Clerk’s position. The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. Mr. Neil moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Arndt and unanimously carried.

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 14, 2021 PAGE 2 The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of June 14, 2021 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2021\06-14-2021 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - Personnel Matters.wpd