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May 8, 2012 City Commission Meeting

May 8, 2012 Shawnee, OK
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Meeting Summary

TL;DR

The city council held a special meeting to address key administrative matters. They approved compensation for the interim city manager and authorized staff to begin advertising for a permanent city manager position, with specific conditions for the application review process. Additionally, a transfer of appropriations between departments was approved.

Key Decisions & Votes

Interim City Manager Compensation

00:30

The council approved the compensation package for the interim city manager, which included a car allowance. Funds were discussed to be allocated from existing personnel budgets.

Approved

Advertising for City Manager Position

05:00

Staff was authorized to advertise for a permanent city manager position for 45 days. A key condition was that no applications would be reviewed until the full seven-member board could convene to discuss and agree upon the specific requirements for the role.

Approved

Transfer of Appropriations

29:30

A motion was passed to approve the transfer of appropriations between departments, specifically moving funds from the Street Personnel budget to another personnel budget.

Approved

Financial Matters

Interim City Manager Compensation

Compensation for the interim city manager was approved, including a car allowance. The motion was for '65 with 100', with further discussion on budget allocation from the Street Department's personnel budget.

65 with 100

Transfer of Appropriations

Approval of a transfer of funds from the Street Department's personnel budget to another personnel budget.

Coming Up

Deadlines

  • City Manager applications to be open for 45 days

Watch For

  • Full seven-member board discussion on city manager requirements and applicant review

Agenda Summary

Discuss and consider setting compensation for the interim city manager

Discussion regarding the salary and car allowance for the interim city manager, including budget implications and the duration of the interim role.

Approved

Authorized staff to proceed with advertising for city manager position

Discussion on the process, timing, and content of advertising for a permanent city manager, with concerns raised about board consensus and member availability.

Approved

Transfer of Appropriations between departments

Consideration and approval of a budget transfer, specifically moving funds from Street Personnel to another personnel budget.

Approved