Minutes

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING CORRECTED A Special Council Meeting was held on April 27, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. with Council President Bonar presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Dixon, Mr. Perza (arrived at 5:09 p.m.), Mr. Slavin, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Hare (arrived at 5:02 p.m.), and Mr. Hutchison. Mayor Christiansen, Council-Elect Neil, Hosfelt, and Sudler (arrived at 5:12 p.m.), Mr. Koenig, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. McDowell, and Mr. Neaton were also present. AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Mayor Christiansen requested that “Information Update” be added to the agenda. Mr. Anderson moved for approval of the agenda, as amended, seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously carried. Mr. Slavin moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(2) - Preliminary Discussions on Site Acquisitions for Any Publicly Funded Capital Improvements, or Sales or Leases of Real Property; and (b)(9) - Personnel Matters (Council Appointed Employee Performance Evaluation). The motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously carried. Special Council Meeting recessed at 5:02 p.m. and reconvened at 5:32 p.m. POTENTIAL ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION Sale of Land During the Executive Session members were advised of a proposal for the sale of a lot at the Garrison Oak Technology Park. Mrs. Williams moved to authorize the City Manager to move forward with negotiating the contract, to include a claw-back provision, for the sale of the lot at the price recommended, and to ascertain whether it would be feasible to remove the structures utilizing the Fire Department for a controlled burn. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried by a unanimous roll call vote. Mr. Slavin moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004(b)(9) - Personnel Matters (Council Appointed Employee Performance Evaluation). The motion was seconded by Mr. Dixon and unanimously carried. Special Council Meeting recessed at 5:34 p.m. and reconvened at 5:59 p.m. Follow-Up Evaluation - City Manager, Mr. Koenig An Executive Session was held to continue discussions related to Mr. Scott Koenig’s April 8, 2015 performance evaluation. Mrs. Williams moved to approve a $5,000 pay increase for City Manager Scott Koenig effective April 27, 2015. The motion was seconded by Mr. Anderson and carried by a roll call vote of five (5) yes (Anderson, Dixon, Williams, Hutchison, and Bonar) and three (3) no (Perza, Slavin, and Hare).

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 27, 2015 PAGE 2 Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Anderson and unanimously carried. Meeting Adjourned at 6:01 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of April 27, 2015 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2015\04-27-2015 SPECIAL-Corrected.wpd