10-10-2017 City Commssion Special Minutes FINALTuesday, October 10, 2017
5:00 PM
City of Delray Beach
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Delray Beach City Hall
City Commission
Mayor Cary Glickstein
Vice Mayor Jim Chard
Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Ervin Johnson
Commissioner Shelly Petrolia
Commissioner Mitchell Katz
Minutes - Final
Special Meeting at 5:00 PM
October 10, 2017City Commission Minutes - Final
Pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Charter of the City of Delray Beach the Mayor has instructed me to
announce a Special Meeting of the City Commission to be held for the following purposes:
SP.1. Public Comments
Mayor Glickstein opened the floor for public comments. There being none,
public comment was closed.
SP.2.17-814 Final Selection of City Manager
Recommendation:
The City Commission will discuss the following two semi-finalists and make
a final selection for the City of Delray Beach City Manager position:
·Edward M. Collins
·Mark R. Lauzier
Sponsors:City Manager Department
Mayor Glickstein called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Commissioners
present were:
Commissioner Mitchell Katz
Commissioner Shelly Petrolia
Vice Mayor James Chard
Deputy Vice Mayor Shirley Johnson
Others present were:
Neal de Jesus, Interim City Manager
R. Max Lohman, City Attorney
Katerri Johnson, City Clerk
Mayor Glickstein explained the suggested process whereby each
candidate would make brief statements as to why they feel they should be
chosen to be the City Manager of Delray Beach followed by questions and
answers from members of the City Commission then City Commission
discussion and selection of a new City Manager.
After making a brief introductory statement, Mr. Collins responded to
questions from the Mayor and City Commissioners.
After making a brief introductory statement, Mark Lauzier responded to
questions from the Mayor and City Commissioners.
Once the question and answer period concluded, each member of the City
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Commission provided their observations regarding the potential suitability
of both candidates to serve as the next City Manager of Delray Beach.
Further discussion ensued.
Commissioner Katz made a motion to appoint Mark Lauzier as the City
Manager of Delray Beach, subject to City Commission approval of a
contract as drafted by City Attorney, Lohman and agreed to by Mr. Lauzier.
It was seconded by Commissioner Petrolia. The vote was taken and the
motion passed unanimously (5-0).
Mayor Glickstein further commented that the City's management consultant
would work with the City Attorney to draft a contract for Mr. Lauzier's
service as City Manager. He noted that time was of the essence and this
was a priority item for Mr. Lohman.
Interim City Manager de Jesus thanked the Mayor and City for the
opportunity to serve as Interim City Manager. He said that City staff had
done an incredible job of getting things done over the past ten months.
There being no further business to discuss, the Special Meeting concluded
at 6:18 p.m.
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