MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 12:30 P.M. ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hudson called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Mayor Linda Hudson; Commissioner Rufus Alexander; Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Thomas Perona; Commissioner Reginald Sessions
- Staff Present:
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- Interim City Attorney Benjamin Bryan
- City Clerk Linda Cox
4.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to fifteen minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Mayor, as this section of the Agenda is limited to fifteen minutes. The City Commission will not be able to take any official actions under Comments from the Public. Speakers will address the Mayor, Commissioners, and the Public with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
5.
CITY ATTORNEY INTERVIEWS
Colin Baenziger explained the interview process to the Mayor and City Commission. Each of the candidates were then asked questions by the Mayor and City Commission.
a.
Susan M. Garrett
b.
Cynthia A. Everett
c.
Iola T. Mosley
d.
Gary K. Oldehoff
e.
Peter "Pete" J. Sweeney
6.
DISCUSSION AND SELECTION OF CITY ATTORNEY
At the conclusion of the interviews, the Mayor called a brief recess at 3:07 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 3:19 p.m.
Mr. Baenziger asked that each commission select their top two candidates using the ballot provided. Commissioner Alexander selected Iola Mosley and Pete Sweeney. Commissioner Johnson selected Susan Garrett and Pete Sweeney. Commissioner Perona selected Susan Garrett and Pete Sweeney. Commissioner Sessions selected Iola Mosley and Pete Sweeney. Mayor Hudson selected Susan Garrett and Pete Sweeney. Accordingly the top two candidates were Susan Garrett and Pete Sweeney.
Mr. Baenziger then distributed a new ballot asking the Commissioners to select their top choice. The Mayor and Commissioners unanimously selected Pete Sweeney as the next City Attorney.
The Mayor will work with Mr. Baenziger and Mr. Bryan to negotiate a contract for Mr. Sweeney. Mayor Hudson indicated that she discussed with Mr. Sweeney his willingness to relocate into the City; he had no objection, but just needs some time.
Mr. Baenziger asked that each commission select their top two candidates using the ballot provided. Commissioner Alexander selected Iola Mosley and Pete Sweeney. Commissioner Johnson selected Susan Garrett and Pete Sweeney. Commissioner Perona selected Susan Garrett and Pete Sweeney. Commissioner Sessions selected Iola Mosley and Pete Sweeney. Mayor Hudson selected Susan Garrett and Pete Sweeney. Accordingly the top two candidates were Susan Garrett and Pete Sweeney.
Mr. Baenziger then distributed a new ballot asking the Commissioners to select their top choice. The Mayor and Commissioners unanimously selected Pete Sweeney as the next City Attorney.
The Mayor will work with Mr. Baenziger and Mr. Bryan to negotiate a contract for Mr. Sweeney. Mayor Hudson indicated that she discussed with Mr. Sweeney his willingness to relocate into the City; he had no objection, but just needs some time.
7.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:31 p.m.
ATTEST:
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