SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC)

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING A Special City Council Meeting was held on April 11, 2023, at 5:15 p.m., with Council President Sudler presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Neil, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Rocha, and Mr. Hare. Dr. Pillsbury and Ms. Arndt were absent. Mayor Christiansen was absent as well. Council staff members present were Mr. Rodriguez, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Hugg, Ms. Duca, and Ms. Poole. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for the adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha, and unanimously carried. Mr. Rocha moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 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. Boggerty and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 5:16 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:09 p.m. ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION During the Executive Session, members of council had a strategy session regarding the Wage Equity Study. Mr. Hare made a motion that effective May 1st, all employees are to be brought up to the minimums, per the wage study, plus the placement of 1.5% per year, seconded by Mr. Rocha. The motion was carried by a roll call vote of 5-1, with Mr. Anderson voting no. Mr. Sudler moved for adjournment of the Special Council Meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m. ANDRIA L. BENNETT CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of April 11, 2023, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR