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

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING A Special Council Meeting was held on November 28, 2016 at 6:02 p.m. with Council President Slavin presiding. Members present were Mr. Cole, Mr. Hare, Mr. Hutchison, and Mr. Neil. Mr. Anderson, Mr. Hosfelt, Mr. Lewis, and Mr. Sudler were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Council staff members present were Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. McDowell. Other staff members present were Chief Bernat and Mr. Hudson. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried. Mr. Hutchison 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). The motion was seconded by Mr. Neil and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:08 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. Hare moved to grant the extension of pay benefits for an additional 30 days, with the caveat that additional requests would require some kind of opinion from the doctor about the long-term viability of his return. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried. Mr. Neil moved to adjourn the Special Council Meeting, seconded by Mr. Hutchison and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of November 28, 2016 are hereby approved.

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