HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04-17-2010 SpecialCITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM
201 Polk Avenue, West Entrance
Saturday
April 17, 2010
1:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER The Chair called the Meeting to order at 1:06 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Council Members Present
Council Member
Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Bob Hoog
Buzz Petsos
Rocky Randels
Shannon Roberts
Betty Walsh
Others Present
Acting City Manager
Angela Apperson
DISCUSSION
1. Review Interview Procedures Colin Baenziger of Colin Baenziger and Associates
detailed the interview procedures and expectations, including the method through which
audience members can submit questions to be asked of the candidates during the
interviews, and noted that one of the candidates, Cory Carrier, was interviewed at a prior
meeting due to a scheduling conflict.
2. Interview City Manager Candidate John Berchtold Mr. Berchtold thanked the
Council and introduced himself, describing his interest in the position along with his
history and work experience. Each Council Member, in turn, asked Mr. Berchtold
questions. Subjects discussed included Community Redevelopment Agencies, traffic
calming projects, residency, visions for the future of Cape Canaveral, and difficulties the
City is facing. The Council thanked Mr. Berchtold.
3. Interview City Manager Candidate Jim Bursick Mr. Bursick introduced himself,
detailing his history, education, and municipal experience. He then addressed questions
posed by Members of the Council. Discussion included what attracted Mr. Bursick to
Cape Canaveral, how experience with other cities could be utilized, residency, leading the
City into the future, historic preservation projects, redevelopment efforts, career goals,
and City partnerships. The Council thanked Mr. Bursick.
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4. Interview City Manager Candidate John Drago Mr. Drago discussed the role the
public had in achieving the accomplishments in his career and the challenges he has
faced. He responded to individual Council Member questions regarding the immediate
duties a City Manager would need to tackle in the City, Visioning experience, residency,
utilizing the City's assets to move positively towards the future, privatizing departments in
the City of Okeechobee, historic districts, and pension plans. Mr. Drago commended the
Public Works department and thanked the Council.
5. Interview City Manager Candidate David Greene Mr. Greene expressed his strong
interest in the Cape Canaveral City Manager position. Questions and discussion ensued
regarding economic development, prior experiences and successes as a City Manager,
residency plans, Visioning, personal ties to Brevard County, wanting to make a difference,
optimizing City assets, overcoming mistakes, the pace of local governments, and
experience with "green" initiatives. The Council thanked Mr. Greene.
At the end of the meeting, Colin Baenziger explained the "next steps" for the Council in
the selection process, to be addressed at a later meeting. The Council thanked Mr.
Baenziger for all of the work and effort he and his staff put into the selection process.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the Chair adjourned the meeting at 2:53 P.M.
Rocky Randels, MAYOR
Angela Apperson; Actng City Manager