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

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING A Special City Council Meeting was held on August 9, 2022, at 5:20 p.m. with Council President Sudler presiding. Members present were Mr. Anderson, Mr. Boggerty, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Rocha (departed at 5:41 p.m.), Mr. Hare, Dr. Pillsbury, and Mr. Taylor. Mayor Christiansen and Mr. Neil were absent. Council staff members present were Mr. Hugg and Ms. Bennett ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Taylor moved for adoption of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Rocha and unanimously carried. Mr. Hare moved to recess into Executive Session 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. Rocha and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 5:20 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 5:41 p.m. ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION During the Executive Session, members of Council discussed personnel matters related to the safety of the customer service department. Mr. Hare moved to authorize the City Manager to give the first option to the Dover Police Department, for the security of the customer service building as extra duty. If that falls through, then go to an armed private security firm for an emergency for 30 days. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggerty and unanimously carried. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Ms. Arndt and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m. ANDRIA L. BENNETT CITY CLERK-SELECT All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of August 9, 2022, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR