7-31-23 Special Called Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Special Called Meeting of the City Commission
Monday, July 31, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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Commission Chamber, City Hall
800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
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: Joe Gerrity, Interim City Manager (CM)
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Susanne Barker expressed her support for William Killingsworth as the new City Manager.
Albert Kerber expressed his support for Mike New as the new City Manager.
Amy Rose stated she agreed with Ms. Barker's comment.
3. DISCUSSION OF CITY MANAGER CANDIDATES
During discussion, each Commissioner expressed their opinions regarding City Manager
candidates, William Killingsworth and Mike New.
4. CITY MANAGER SELECTION
MOTION. To elect Bill Killingsworth as the next City Manager of Atlantic Beach.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Candace Kelly
Curtis Ford Against
Bruce Bole (Moved By) For
Michael Waters Against
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Candace Kelly (Seconded By) For
Jessica Ring Against
Motion failed 2 to 3.
MOTION. Appoint Mike New as the next City Manager.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Michael Waters
Curtis Ford For
Bruce Bole Against
Michael Waters (Seconded By) For
Candace Kelly Against
Jessica Ring (Moved By) For
Motion passed 3 to 2.
MOTION: Reconsider the motion to appoint Mike New as the next City Manager.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Michael Waters
Curtis Ford For
Bruce Bole For
Michael Waters (Seconded By) For
Candace Kelly Against
Jessica Ring (Moved By) For
Motion passed 4 to 1.
MOTION. Appoint Mike New as the next City Manager.
Motion: Jessica Ring
Second. Michael Waters
Curtis Ford
Bruce Bole
Michael Waters (Seconded By)
Candace Kelly
Jessica Ring (Moved By)
Motion passed 4 to 1.
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5. CLOSING COMMENTS BY CITY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Ford asked for a consensus from the Commission for himself and CA Gabriel to negotiate
a contract with Mr. New. The final contract would be presented to the Commission for final
consideration upon completion of the negotiations.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Date Approved: 1 '12712023
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Curtis Ford, M yor
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