Meeting of 2001-11-9 Special Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 11:45 a.m. by Mayor Powell. Notice of meeting and agenda were posted on the City Hall notice board as required by law.

1. Consider waiving Council Policy 1-6, Section 5E, and convene in executive session pursuant to Section 307B.1, Title 25, Oklahoma Statutes, to discuss the contract of the City Manager, and take action as necessary in open session. Exhibits: None.

MOVED by Shanklin, SECOND by Baxter, to waive Council Policy 1-6, Section 5E, and meet in executive session. AYE: Hanna, Devine, Purcell, Shanklin, Haywood, Baxter. NAY: Moeller. MOTION CARRIED.

The Mayor and Council convened in executive session at 11:48 a.m. and reconvened in open session at 12:45 p.m. with roll call reflecting all members present except Bass.

Mayor Powell reported there was ample discussion in executive session on the current City Manager, Mr. Bill Baker, and he would entertain any types of motions that might be presented.

MOVED by Shanklin, SECOND by Haywood, that we enter into negotiations with Mr. Baker on renewal of his contract immediately after the vote is cast and it is in a positive manner.

Baxter said due to the fact that there was a council member missing, he would make a substitute motion.

SUBSTITUTE MOTION by Baxter, SECOND by Devine, to table this. AYE: Devine, Moeller, Baxter. NAY: Purcell, Shanklin, Haywood, Hanna. SUBSTITUTE MOTION FAILED.

Mayor Powell said we will return to the original motion which is to enter into negotiations with Mr. Baker for the continuance of his contract. He asked Shanklin if that was correct and Shanklin said yes.

VOTE ON MOTION: AYE: Purcell, Shanklin, Haywood, Hanna, Mayor Powell. NAY: Moeller, Baxter, Devine. MOTION CARRIED.

MOVED by Purcell, SECOND by Haywood, to go into executive session. AYE: Shanklin, Moeller, Haywood, Baxter, Hanna, Devine, Purcell. NAY: None. MOTION CARRIED.

The Mayor and Council convened in executive session at 12:50 p.m. Baxter asked that the record reflect that he excused himself from the executive session at 12:51 p.m. The Mayor and Council reconvened in open session at approximately 1:05 p.m. with roll call reflecting all members present except Bass.

Mayor Powell reported that in executive session the continued employment of the City Manager, Mr. Bill Baker, was discussed; terms, conditions, and evaluations were all discussed. He asked if there was discussion or a motion at this time.

MOVED by Purcell, SECOND by Haywood, that we renew Bill Baker's contract for one year with a five percent salary increase effective in January and a change from last year is an evaluation will be done every three months. AYE: Haywood, Hanna, Purcell, Shanklin, Mayor Powell. NAY: Baxter, Devine, Moeller. MOTION CARRIED.

Vincent suggested another motion be made for the City Attorney to be authorized to re-accomplish the contract with those terms and conditions and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement.

MOVED by Purcell, SECOND by Haywood, for the City Attorney to be authorized to re-accomplish the contract with those terms and conditions and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement. AYE: Hanna, Purcell, Shanklin, Haywood, Mayor Powell. NAY: Baxter, Devine, Moeller. MOTION CARRIED.

There was no further business to consider and the meeting adjourned at approximately 1:10 p.m. upon motion, second and roll call vote.