Minutes 02-12-73MINQTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF C~i'Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA HELD AT CITY HALL, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1~ 1973 AT
7:00 P. M.
PRESENT:
Emily M. Jackson, Mayor
Joseph DeLong, Vice Mayor
David Roberts~ Councilman
Edward P. Ha~mening~ Councilman
Forrest L. Wallace, Councilman
Harold Hopkins, Acting City Manager
C~ll~e Clanton, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Jackson called the Special Meeting to ordem at 7:15 P. M.
Finance Directo~
Mr. Roberts stated that after having a rather nice interview with Mr.
Battelle~ Mr. Sullivan has since been in touch with him, and Mr. Bat-
telle asked several questions which led thom to believe that he was
unsure about moving to Florida, therefore Mr. Roberts suggested the
Council consider other applicants.
Mr. Roberts made motion to p~oceed with interviews with other appli-
cants for Finance Director, seconded by Mr. DeLong.
Mr. Harmening stated that Mr. Sullivan had said that the~e were no tests
available for Finance Director, but Mr. Harmening felt that Mr. Sullivan
Should contact the adjoining cities, and try to come up with something~
or make up a test of his own~ so these people can taP~e a test~ then we
would have something to go on.
Mr. DeLong said there was no such thing as an examination for Pinance
Director. He .a~d the requirement was based on the qualifications.
It was agreed that Mr. Sullivan should inquire about this with adjoining
cities.
Motion carried 5-0.
.City Manager
~ayor Jackson stated that the cutoff date for City Manager was a week
go today· What are the Council's wishes?
Mr. Roberts discussed an interview they had with one applicant who
seomed to have a tromendous background and experience~ but after check-
ing more thoroughly and the information that he received, he felt
this applicant should be dispensed° Ail agreed.
Discussion followed concerning more interviews~ especially two appli-
cants that were favorable to Council. It was suggested that Mr. Roberts
gat a thorough check on these two applicants. M~. Roberts agreed to
do so.
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MINLrCES
SPEC/AL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 1973
OTHER
Amendment to Rule VI!I, Sec. 1 of Civil Service Rules
Mayor Jackson read recommendation from Personnel Directo=, William Sul-
livan, regarding an amendment to Rule VIII, Section i of the Civil
Service Rules and Regulations~ copy attached.
Mr. DeLong moved to adopt the amendment to Rule VIII~ Section 1 as rea-
ommended by the Personnel Director, and instruct the City Attorney to
draw up correct Resolution~ seconded by M~. Roberts. Motion caz~ied
5-0.
Review of Drexel Agreement
Discussion followed concerning the Drexel Agreement. Mr. Harmening
stated that before passing a resolution or ordinenee validating this
Agreement he would like to see the terms of the Agreement altered
whereby the City is not absolutely bound in furnishing services in
and under all conditions. It could work a hardship on the City in
the future.
Mr. DeLong suggested forwarding this to the City Attorney, and that
he and Acting City Manager ~enegotiate this Agreement with Drexel and
report to Council.
_~ay. or Jackson stated she had attended a meeting regarding the County
Building Code. Ail councilmen agreed they opposed it~ end most other
e~ties are sending representatives to oppose.
Building Official
Mr. DeLong moved to appoint Jack Barrett as Building Official, effective
as of this evening, and negotiate on the sala~y$ seconded by M~. Wal-
lace. Motion carried 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. DeLong moved to adjourn at 7:45 P. M.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
~nul±y M. ~ackso~Mayor
~ Vice, or
MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 12~ 1975
ATTEST:
'D~v±d Rober~s~ Councilman
est L. Wa!lace~ Counet!man
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Director