06-10-16 Special Meeting MinutesCity of Delray Beach
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Minutes - Final
Friday, June 10, 2016
8:15 AM
Special Meeting at 8:15 AM
Delray Beach City Hall
City Commission
Mayor Cary Glickstein
Vice Mayor Al Jacquet
Deputy Vice Mayor Jordana Jarjura
Commissioner Mitchell Katz
Commissioner Shelly Petrolia
City Commission Minutes - Final June 10, 2016
1. 16-579 CITY ATTORNEY GROUP INTERVIEWS 8:15AM - 12:OOPM
sponsors: City Clerk Department
Attachments: City of Delray Beach CA Digital Interview Book Redacted
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A Special Meeting of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, was called to order by Mayor Cary Glickstein in the Commission
Chambers at City Hall at 8:15 a.m., on Friday, June 10, 2016.
Roll call showed:
Present - Commissioner Shelly Petrolia
Vice Mayor Alson Jacquet
Commissioner Mitchell Katz
Deputy Vice Mayor Jordana Jarjura
Mayor Cary Glickstein
Absent- None
Also present were - Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
Noel Pfeffer, City Attorney
Chevelle D. Nubin, City Clerk
Mayor Glickstein called the Special meeting to order and announced that it
had been called for the purpose of considering the following Item:
The City Commission conducted group interviews of the candidates
(Melissa Anderson, Pam Booker, V. Lynn Whitfield and Phillip Sherwin)
asking various questions.
The City Commission ended the morning portion of the meeting at 11:30
a.m.
16-580 LUNCH BREAK 12- 12:30PM
Sponsors: City Clerk Department
16-581 CITY ATTORNEY ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS 12:45PM - 3:15PM
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4. 16-582 DISCUSSION/FINAL SELECTION OF THE NEW CITY ATTORNEY- 3:30 -
4:30PM
Sponsors: City Clerk Department
Mayor Glickstein began the second portion of the meeting and stated this
meeting is for discussion and/or selection of a City Attorney.
Discussion ensued regarding what the City Commission would like to do in
terms of their choices of candidates.
The City Commission decided to reduce the candidates down to two
persons. Vice Mayor Jacquet and Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated their
top two candidates are Ms. Whitfield and Ms. Booker.
Commissioner Petrolia stated she does not feel the City Commission is
going in the right direction and it is her understanding that the city could get
outside counsel for what the city is paying or less.
Commissioner Katz stated his choices are Ms. Whitfield, Ms. Booker and
Ms. Anderson. Mayor Glickstein stated his two choices are Ms. Booker
and Ms. Whitfield. He stated he did not feel the City Commission received
a fair analysis regarding outside counsel.
Discussion ensued regarding the transition of the City Attorney.
Vice Mayor Jacquet left the dais and meeting at 3:45 p.m.
The City Commission will scheduled a meeting prior to next Tuesday's
workshop.
Mayor Glickstein stated he would like more time to understand how the
candidates would work with others in the city and suggested that due to
urgency there is a smoother transition than current.
Deputy Vice Mayor Jarjura stated she is very disappointed with the
process and provided comments. She stated she feels it would be prudent
for Ms. Narloch to offer a discount to what the city is paying her.
Commissioner Katz stated he was disappointed and spoke in terms of
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Commissioner Petrolia stated she concurs with comments that have been
stated.
Ms. Narloch explained next steps in the process regarding background
checks and references.
Mayor Glickstein suggested that by Monday if the background checks for
the candidates are not completed by 5:00 p.m. or before the close of
business, that the meeting will be rescheduled.
Commissioner Petrolia asked questions regarding the information that was
provided to the City Commission about fees and numbers for outside
counsel.
Discussion ensued regarding outside counsel fees and tracking the hours
the City Attorney's office spends with other City Departments.
Mayor Glickstein adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
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