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JULY 18, 1991
ITEM 1. SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION - Council Chamber 3:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
B. READING OF MAYOR'S CALL TO SPECIAL SESSION
C. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
D. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
E. RECONVENE FORMAL SESSION
F. CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
G. ADJOURNMENT
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JULY 18, 1991
ITEM 1. SPECIAL FORMAL SESSION - Council Chamber - 3:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
B. READING OF MAYOR'S CALL TO SPECIAL SESSION
C. ELECTRONIC ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
D. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
E. RECONVENE FORMAL SESSION
F. CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
G. ADJOURNMENT
M I N U T E S
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
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July 18, 1991
The SPECIAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL was called to order by
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on
Thursday, July 18, 1991, at 3:00 P.M.
Council Members Present:
John A. Baum, Robert W. Clyburn, Vice Mayor Robert E.
Fentress, Harold Heischob6r, Louis R. Jones, Paul J.
Lanteigne, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E.
Oberndorf and Nancy K. Parker
Council Members Absent:
James W. Brazier, Jr. (ON VACATION IN LONDON)
William D. Sessoms, Jr. (PREVIOUS BUSINESS COMMITMENT)
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Item I-B. ITEM # 34689
The MAYOR read her LE = R stating the purpose of the SPECIAL SESSION:
In accordance with the City Charter, Section
3.06, the City Code, Section 2-21, and by the
authority vested in me as Mayor of the City, I
hereby call a SPECIAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall
Building, on Thursday, July 18, 1991, at 3:00 P.M.
to review resumes received from interested City
Staff and determine whether to conduct a national
search for the position of City Manager. An
EXECUTIVE SESSION may be necessary.
Respectftilly,
s/Meyera E. Oberndorf
Mayor"
MEYERA E. OBERNDORF MUNICIPAL CENTER
MAYOR VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23456-WW
(W4) 427-4581
July 12, 1991
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
In accordance with the City Charter, Section 3.06, the City
Code, Section 2-21, and by the authority vested in me as Mayor of
the City, I hereby call a SPECIAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on
Thursday, July 18, 1991, at 3:00 P.M. to review resumes received
from interested City Staff and determine whether to conduct a
national search for the position of City Manager. An EXECUTIVE
SESSION may be necessary.
Respectfully,
Meyera E. Oberndorf
Mayor
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cc: Aubrey V. Watts, Jr., City Manager
Leslie L. Lilley, City Attorney
Ruth Hodges Smith, CMC/AAE, City Clerk
Pam Lingle, Director of Public Information
Virginia Beach City Council Received Notice
Councilman John A. Baum
Councilman James W. Brazier, Jr.
Councilman Robert W. Clyburn
Vice Mayor Robert E. Fentress
Councilman Harold Heischober
Councilman Louis R. Jones
Councilman Paul J. Lanteigne
Councilwoman Reba S. McClanan
Councilwoman Nancy K. Parker
Councilman William D. Sessoms,Jr.
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Item I-C. ITEM # 34690
The MAYOR announced one internal resume for the position of City Manager had
been received as of 11:59 A.M. today, July 18, 1991.
Vice Mayor Fentress distributed a proposed Resolution for the selection of an
Executive Search Firm to conduct a search and examine prospective candidates
for the position of City Manager.
The names of the various Recruiting Consultants were distributed to City
Council accompanied by their location, experience and cost. These firms shall
be numbered for purposes of discussion.
Mayor Oberndorf distributed a revised position announcement.
Mayor Oberndorf advised there was a 'phone inquiry from Nebraska, a resume from
Newport News, and the general public advised their favorite for the position of
City Manager.
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Item I.D. ITEM # 34691
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf entertained a motion to permit City Council to
conduct its EXECUTIVE SESSION (3:25 P.M.), pursuant to Section 2.1-344,
Code of Virginia, as amended, for the following purposes:
1. PERSONNEL MATTERS: Discussion or consideration of or interviews of
prospective candidates for employment, assignment, appointment, promotion,
performance, demotion, salaries, disciplining, or resignation of specific
public officers, appointees, or employees pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (A)
(1).
To Wit: Personnel: City Manager's Position.
Upon motion by Councilman Jones, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council
voted to proceed into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Robert W. Clyburn, Vice Mayor Robert E.
Fentress, Harold Heischober, Louis R. Jones, Paul J.
Lanteigne, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
and Nancy K. Parker
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent
James W. Brazier, Jr. and William D. Sessoms, Jr.
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Item I.E. ITEQ # 34692
RECONVENE FORMAL SESSION
Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf RECONVENED the FORMAL SESSION of the VIRGINIA BEACH
CITY COUNCIL in the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, on Thursday, July 18,
1991, at 4:08 P.M.
Council Members Present:
John A. Baum, Robert W. Clyburn, Vice Mayor Robert E.
Fentress, Harold Heischober, Louis R. Jones, Paul J.
Lanteigne, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
and Nancy K. Parker
Council Members Absent:
James W. Brazier, Jr. and William D. Sessoms, Jr.
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Item I-F. ITEM # 34693
CERTIFICATION OF
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion by Heischober, seconded by Councilman Baum, City Council CERTIFIED
THE EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MOTION TO RECESS.
Only public business matters lawfully exempted from
Open Meeting requirements by Virginia law were
discussed in Executive Session to which this
certification resolution applies;
AND,
Only such public business matters as were
identified in the motion convening the Executive
Session were heard, discussed or considered by
Virginia Beach City Council.
Voting: 9-0
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Robert W. Clyburn, Vice Mayor Robert E.
Fentress, Harold Heischober, Louis R. Jones, Paul J.
Lanteigne, Reba S. McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf
and Nancy K. Parker
Council Members Voting Nay:
None
Council Members Absent
James W. Brazier, Jr. and William D. Sessoms, Jr.
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS: The Virginia Beach City Council convened into EXECUTIVE
SESSION, pursuant to the affirmative vote recorded in ITEM # 34691,
Page No. 4 and in accordance with the provisions of The Virginia
Freedom of Information Act; and,
WHEREAS: Section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia requires a
certification by the governing body that such Executive Session was
conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Virginia Beach City
Council hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge,
(a) only public business matters lawfully exempted from Open Meeting
requirements by Virginia law were discussed in Executive Session to
which this certification resolution applies; and, (b) only such public
business matters as were identified in the motion convening this
Executive Session were heard, discussed or considered by Virginia
Beach City Council.
Ruth Hodges-Smith, CMC/AAE
City Clerk July 18, 1991
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Item I-F. ITEM # 34694
Regarding the proposed Position Announcement for City Manager, Councilwoman
McClanan suggested the verbiage "strong financial expertise" be included in the
job description. Councilwoman McClanan referenced requirement relative Total
Quality Leadership. Other candidates should not be eliminated from
consideration, if they are not committed to this particular leadership
technique.
Councilman Lanteigne suggested the "capital letters" of Total Quality
Leadership be changed to "small letters" thus defining them in a broader
sense. This type of theory has been in the public sector only a short time.
Mayor Oberndorf said it should be understood the City Council is looking for
leadership skills.
Councilman Baum referenced line three: "..Mayor and ten member elected
Council." The verbiage should be directly-elected Mayor and ten-member Council.
Concerning the sentence ".. one of the largest and fastest growing cities in
the southeast United States." The words "approximately 40% (whatever the
correct proportion) is rural" should be inserted after the word "largest".
Councilman Lanteigne advised the announcement should state "a minimum of eight
years experience.." rather than "eight to ten years of experience as a high
level municipal executive."
Councilwoman McClanan expressed concern over issuance of contracts.
The City will not be advertising. The Executive Search Firm will be advertising
the position.
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Item I-G. ITEM # 34695
Upon motion by Vice Mayor Fentress, seconded by Councilman Jones, City Council
ADOPTED, AS REVISED*:
Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a
contract with the firm of The Mercer Group, Inc. to
conduct a search and examine prospective candidates
for the position of City Manager, both inside the
City and outside the City; and, TRANSFER sufficient
funds for this contract from Reserve for
Contingencies to the General Fund.
"The verbiage "..subject to negotiated cost to be competitive with other firms
shall replace the words "in the amount of
Voting: 8-1
Council Members Voting Aye:
John A. Baum, Robert W. Clyburn, Vice Mayor Robert E.
Fentress, Harold Heischober, Louis R. Jones, Reba S.
McClanan, Mayor Meyera E. Oberndorf and Nancy K.
Parker
Council Members Voting Nay:
Paul J. Lanteigne
Council Members Absent
James W. Brazier, Jr. and William D. Sessoms, Jr.
1 RESOLUTION
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4 WHEREAS, the City Manager has announced his retirement
5 effective October 1, 1991; and
6 WHEREAS, Council desires to employ a new city manager as
7 expeditiously as possible in order to ensure an orderly transition.
8 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is
9 authorized to enter into a contract with the firm of The Mercer
10 Group, Inc. , subject to negotiated cost to be competitive with
11 other firms, to conduct a search and examination of prospective
12 candidates for the position Of City Manager both inside the City
13 and outside the City and forward its report thereof to the City
14 Council; and
15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sufficient funds for this
16 contract are hereby transferred from Reserve for Contingencies in
17 the General Fund for this purpose.
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19 Adopted by the Council of the city of Virginia Beach,
20 Virginia this 18th day of July, 1991.
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22 CA-4358
23 T\ORDIN\NONCODE\MANAGER.RES
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Item I.H.
ADJOURNMENT ITEM 34696
Upon motion by Councilman Baum and BY CONSENSUS, City Council ADJOURNED the
Meeting at 4:40 P.M.
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City Clerk
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia