08-19-19 Minutes Commission WorkshopATTENDANCE:
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Commission Workshop Meeting
Monday, August 19, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Ellen Glasser, Mayor - Seat 1
Cindy Anderson, Commissioner - Seat 2
Blythe Waters, Mayor Pro Tem / Commissioner - Seat 3
Candace Kelly, Commissioner - Seat 4
Brittany Norris, Commissioner - Seat 5
Joe Gerrity, City Manager (CM)
Brenna Durden, City Attorney (CA)
Donna Bartle, City Clerk (CC)
Kevin Hogencamp, Deputy City Manager (DCM)
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Glasser called the workshop to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1. TOPICS
A. Discussion on City Manager Selection Process
CM Gerrity reported that at the August 12, 2019 Regular City Commission meeting it was
agreed to advertise the City Manager position internally from Tuesday, August 13 until
9:00 a.m. Monday, August, 19, 2019 and that only one internal candidate, Planning and
Community Development Director Shane Corbin, applied. Mr. Corbin's resume, which is
attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment A, was distributed
and reviewed.
CM Gerrity read Article III -The City Manager, Sec. 22- Qualifications from the City
Charter, which is attached hereto and made part of this Official Record as Attachment B.
Discussion and questions ensued about the vacancy announcement, qualifications and
process of selection.
Commissioner Anderson asked CM Gerrity for suggestions that could assist in the
selection of his replacement.
Commissioner Waters spoke about citizen involvement through an Open House during
prior selection process.
Mayor Glasser commented on the Open House as part of the prior selection process.
Commissioner Waters commented on reproducing a list made by Linda Lanier. City Clerk
Bartle agreed to follow up.
Commission Workshop
August 19, 2019
There was consensus that candidate Mr. Corbin meets the qualifications delineated
in the City Charter.
Discussion ensued on whether to continue the process to consider Mr. Corbin as a
candidate with the agreement that a new candidate search can be initiated at any point if
needed.
There was consensus to proceed with the internal candidate for now and having a
process to go through before deciding to advertise regionally.
Discussion ensued regarding the following points:
conducting due diligence on Mr. Corbin's background and references
one-on-one interviews
holding an Open House
holding a Public Meeting for public interview
CA Durden stated that Commissioners should not attend the Open House due to they will
be voting on the candidate and explained the purpose of the Open House.
Discussion ensued regarding the need for holding an Open House.
The following timeline was established:
August 20th -28th - If desired, City Commission members will individually
interview Mr. Corbin.
August 29 (6 to 7:30 p.m.) -The City will host a public meet -and -greet with Mr.
Corbin at Adele Grage Cultural Center.
September 3 (6:30 p.m.) -The City Commission will hold a special -called
meeting for the purpose of collectively interviewing Mr. Corbin and,
potentially, taking action on the city manager appointment.
It was agreed to post timeline dates and Commissioner emails on social media.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Rick Carper suggested the City not wait to fill the vacancy and Mr. Corbin's involvement in the
City's goals.
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further discussion. Mayor Glasser adjourned the meeting at 6:41 p.m.
Attest:
Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approval Date:
Ellen Glasser, Mayor
Commission Workshop
August 19, 2019
Attachment A
August 19, 2019 Minutes
Shane Corbin
nscorbin@gmail. coin
502.468.9787
Objective: City Manager — Atlantic Beach, Florida
Summary of Qualifications:
Wide range of experience working with stakeholder groups and elected officials
Expertise in reviewing, interpreting, and advising on controversial issues
Exceptional ability to manage teams and build consensus
Track record of developing and maintaining budgets
American Jnstitute of City Planning certification
Over 10 years of management in government with increasing responsibilities
Education: University of Louisville
Master of Public Administration — 2014
Graduate Certificate of Real Estate Development — 2011
Master of Urban Planning - 2007
Bachelor of Biology — 2002
City of Atlantic Beach, FL
Director ofPlanning and Community Development 2018 - 2019
Manages staff for planning, permitting, and code enforcement duties
Develops and maintains department budget
Manages projects through the Community Development Board, Environmental Stewardship
Committee, and City Commission
Represents the City on the North Florida Transportation Organization's Technical
Coordinating Committee and Jacksonville's Adaptation Action Area Workgroup
Advises residents, investors, developers, and City officials on planning issues
Coordinated the City's Land Development Regulations update, Comprehensive Plan update,
LEED certification, Mayport Road Visioning Implementation Plan, and Sea Level Rise
Vulnerability Study
Created grant programs to advance redevelopment efforts on Mayport Road
Coordinating the City's Parks and Trails Master Plan
City of Savannah, GA
Zoning Administrator 2016 — 2018
Managed staff for planning, permitting, and code enforcement duties
Developed and maintained department budget
Worked with developers from project concepts to certificates of occupancy
Created a hotel overlay to balance residential needs with tourism in the Landmark Historic
District
Advised residents, investors, developers, and City officials on planning issues
Interpreted zoning code to City officials, Metropolitan Planning Commission, Zoning
Board of Appeals, and Historic Review Board
Attachment A
August 19, 2019 Minutes
City of Jeffersonville, IN
Director of Planning and Zoning 2012 — 2016
Managed staff for planning, permitting, and code enforcement duties
Developed and maintained department budget
Worked directly with developers from project concepts to certificates of occupancy
Coordinated long range planning projects
Updated codes, ordinances, and policies
Advised residents, investors, developers, and City officials on planning issues
Played a key role in developing Jeffersonville's public art program including writing new
policies, releasing RFPs, jurying RFP submittals, grant writing, project management, and art
installations
Louisville Metro, KY
Environmental Planner 2007 - 2012
Represented Louisville Metro on the Development Review Committee, Planning
Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment, Kentucky and Indiana Metropolitan Planning
Organization, Alternative Transportation Committee, Tree Advisory Board, Mayor's
Healthy Hometown, Natural Hazards Mitigation Committee, Wellhead Protection Team,
Urban Forestry Modeling Team, Green Roof Design Team
Managed public outreach for sustainability initiatives
Modeled both stationary and mobile air pollution sources for health impacts
One of two lead coordinators for Louisville Metro's Climate Action Report
Hardin County, KY
Land Use Planner 2004-2007
Performed design review for subdivision plats and development plans
Provided planning services on issues such as zoning, farmland protection, streetscape design,
access management, estate transfers, conservation easements, code enforcement, source
water protection, storm water management, building permits, floodplain management
Assisted in the creation of conservation design standards for the County's development code
References:
Margo Moehring, Director of Policy and Planning
Northeast Florida Regional Council
904-279-0880 x 161
Brooks Stillwell, Former City Attorney
Savannah, GA
912-484-1690
Julie McLean, Director of Development Services
Savannah, GA
912-667-2265
Mike Moore, Mayor
Jeffersonville, IN
502-295-3738
Michelle King, Director of Program Planning
Louisville Metro, KY
502-599-7977
Attachment B
August 19, 2019 Minutes
ARTICLE III. - THE CITY MANAGER
Sec. 22. - Qualifications.
The city manager shall be chosen by the city commission solely on the basis of administrative
qualifications and with special reference to education and experience in and knowledge of
accepted practice with respect to the duties of this office as set forth hereinafter and in the city
code. Applicants for the position of city manager shall meet the following educational and
experience requirements:
Possession of at least a baccalaureate degree preferably in Public Administration or a directly
related field from a college or university accredited by a recognized accreditation agency in the
United States or from a recognized college or university outside of the United States, which is
acceptable to the city commission; and
1)
2)
Not Tess than five (5) years of experience as a city, municipal, county, or state government
administrator serving in at least an assistant department head or the equivalent in responsibility;
and
3)
A graduate degree acceptable to the city commission may be substituted for not more than one
year of the required experience.
At the time of appointment, the new city manager need not be a resident of the city or state,
but within six (6) months the city manager shall reside within the city of Atlantic Beach.
Ord. No. 33-15-19, § 1(Exh. A), 5-11-15)