7-29-23 Special Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Special Meeting of the City Commission
Saturday, July 29, 2023 -10:00 AM
Commission Chamber
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Seat 2 (District 1308)
Michael Waters, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307)
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306)
Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312)
Also Present: Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
Joe Gerrity, Interim City Manager (CM)
Yvonne Calverley, Executive Assistant
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. MAYOR'S OPENING REMARKS
Mayor Ford explained that the candidates would enter the Chamber, one at a time, after public
comment was complete.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Ford explained the process for public comment. DCM Hogencamp called each speaker
to the podium.
Nancy Stants discussed questions that she would like the Commission to ask the candidates.
4. CITY MANAGER CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
The Commission asked each candidate interview questions (which are attached hereto and made
part of this Official Record as Attachment A).
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A. Bill Killingsworth
Mr. Killingsworth provided an opening statement, answered the questions from
Attachment A, and provided a closing statement.
B. Mike New
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Mr. New provided an opening statement, answered the questions from Attachment A,
and provided a closing statement.
C. David Strohl
Candidate withdrew.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m.
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Date Approved: V1117,023
Curtis Ford, or
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DRAFT CITY MANAGER PUBLIC INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Send these questions in advance:
1. Are you familiar with the City's Mission, Vision and Values? What role do
you see the City Manager having in ensuring that the City's operations are
in line with these?
2. If you were given free rein to implement any changes to the City's
operations, what would they be?
3. The city strongly believes in enhancing, conserving, restoring, protecting
and preserving the natural environment, specifically related to trees canopy
and vegetation. Over and above our environmental protections, the city
received a LEED Gold 4.1 certification. We then furthered our horizon by
completing a Sustainability and Resiliency Community Action Plan. Please
explain your experience with tree canopy preservation, environmental
protections, sustainability and resiliency in your community.
4. What makes Atlantic Beach unique and why would you want to work here?
S. What do you see as the challenges and opportunities facing the City of
Atlantic Beach?
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Additional questions:
6. Provide an example of when you had to implement a controversial policy
decision and how you handled the public's reaction.
7. What do you think is the most important aspect of city management and
why?
8. Please describe what you know about Florida's Sunshine Law, including
open meetings and public records?
9. Citizens are very involved in the City of Atlantic Beach and often have many
different perspectives. What role do you think the City Manager has in
managing these conflicts?
10.Please describe your process for developing a budget to present to the
Commission, keeping the cost of government down while providing
essential services to the public, and what is the most challenging part of the
process to you?
LAST: Thank you for your time today. Before we conclude, do you have any
additional statements that you would care (like) to make?