1-6-26 Special Commission Meeting Adopted MinutesMINUTES
Special Meeting of the City Commission
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
City Hall, 800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
INVOCATION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. CC Bartle called the roll.
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Curtis Ford, Mayor - Seat 1 (At Large)
Bruce Bole, Commissioner - Mayor Pro Tem Seat 2 (District 1308)
Thomas Grant, Commissioner - Seat 3 (District 1307)
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4 (District 1306)
Jessica Ring, Commissioner - Seat 5 (District 1312)
Also Present: William B. Killingsworth, City Manager (CM)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
Jason Gabriel, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Ladayija Nichols, Deputy City Clerk (DCC)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
A. Introduction and Preliminary Comments from the Commission
CM Killingsworth announced his resignation following discussions with the Mayor and
stated his intent to assist with a smooth transition. The Mayor stated that the resignation
was not related to performance issues or recent matters and noted several
accomplishments during the CM's tenure. It was acknowledged that leadership changes
may occur during periods of progress.
B. Public Comments
The following speakers provided their comments:
Cindy Anderson
Carolyn Zisser
Penny Kamish
Bruce Andrews
Nancy Staats
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Lisa Herrold
Susanne Barker
Jane Wytzka
Chip Drysdale
Brinkley Harrell
Mark Gabrynowicz
Don Wolfson
Ellen Glasser
Amy Rose
The following individual chose not to speak but submitted a comment card:
Mitch Reeves
C. RESOLUTION NO. 26-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SEPARATION
OF EMPLOYMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY MANAGER; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS AND PERFORM
THE ACTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE TERMS RELATED
THERETO, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXECUTION OF THE
SEPARATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE AND WAIVER
AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Approve Resolution (No.) 26-12.
Motion: Bruce Bole
Second: Thomas Grant
Mayor Ford explained the resolution, followed by Commission discussion and expressions of
appreciation for the City Manager's service.
Curtis Ford For
Bruce Bole (Moved By) For
Thomas Grant (Seconded By) For
Candace Kelly Against
Jessica Ring For
Motion passed 4 to 1.
Mayor Ford noted that the search committee formation and selection process would be discussed
at the next regular meeting.
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3.
Attest:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
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January 6, 2026