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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-04-01 City Council Special MinutesCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 1,2002 The special meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona,was held on April 1,2002,at the Apache Junction City Council Chambers pursuant to the notice required by law. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Coleman called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present:Mayor Coleman Vice Mayor Surra Councilmember Dietz Councilmember Durbala Councilmember Eck Councilmember Milkey Councilmember Urich Staff Present: Others Present: Assistant City Manager George Hoffman City Clerk Kathleen Connelly City Attorney Joel Stern POSSIBLE ACTION ON ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF CITY MANAGER CURTIS A. SHOOK;POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF SEVERANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND CURTIS A.SHOOK;POSSIBLE ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER GEORGE R.HOFFMAN AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER; POSSIBLE DIRECTION TO STAFF REGARDING CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT PROCESS )Mayor Coleman called for any discussion by the council.There being no discussion,he called for a motion. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1,2002 PAGE 1 OF 4 Vice Mayor Surra commented the city was fortunate to have had the skilled,competent knowledge and dedicated service of Mr.Shook as our city manager.The departments have been able to provide many enhancements to quality of life of our citizens under his guidance.His fiscal philosophies will make it possible for the city to survive for many years to come.For reasons not related to his abilities or his dedication to the community,she MOVED THAT WE ACCEPT HIS RESIGNATION AS CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE TODAY. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Urich requested her statement be made part of the record."I accept with regret the resignation of Curtis Shook,our city manager,I vote yes." VOTE:Unanimous The motion carried. Mayor Coleman called for a motion on the severance agreement. Councilmember Milkey MOVED THAT WE APPROVE THE SEVERANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION AND CURTIS A.SHOOK AS PRESENTED. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Coleman called for any discussion on George Hoffman serving as acting city manager.There being no discussion,he called for a motion. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL I ,2002 PAGE 2 OF 4 Councilmember Urich MOVED THAT ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER GEORGE R.HOFFMAN BE APPOINTED AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. Councilmember Dietz SECONDED THE MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. Mayor Coleman called for a motion on the direction to staff regarding the city manager recruitment process. Vice Mayor Surra commented she would like to give direction to staff to proceed immediately and return to the council with the options after they discuss things regarding the recruitment process they will be using,with any options,and a time frame.She does not believe George would like to handle this single-handedly for a long time.She MOVED THAT STAFF BE DIRECTED TO RETURN WITH OPTIONS REGARDING THE CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT PROCESS AT THE EARLIEST CONVENIENCE AND A TIME FRAME. MOTION. VOTE:Unanimous. The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT meeting at 6:59 p.m. ACCEPTED THIS DAY OF Councilmember Urich SECONDED THE )Mayor Coleman adjourned the ,2002,BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1,2002 PAGE 3 OF 4 DAY OF ,2002. ATTEST: KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk DOUGLAS COLMAN Mayor CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the special meeting of the City Council of the City of Apache Junction,Arizona,held on the 1st day of April,2002.I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this 2nd day of April,2002. KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1,2002 PAGE 4 OF 4