02-01-2007 VC SP-MMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
• FEBRUARY 1, 2007
Present: David B. Norris, Mayor
Dr. Edward M. Eissey, Vice Mayor
William Manuel, President Pro Tem
Charles R. O'Meilia, Councilman
Darryl Aubrey, Councilman
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
Jimmy Knight, Public Safety Director
ROLL CALL
Mayor Norris called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staffwere present, except the Village Attorney.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
The purpose of the meeting was to interview Colin Baenziger and discuss the process for finding
a new Village Manager.
Chief Knight reported that a proposal was received from Colin Baenziger & Associates to
provide executive recruitment services for Village Manager. Chief Knight noted that while
Mr. Baenziger's services were utilized in the past two selections of Village Manager, there are
other firms such as the Mercer Group in Winter Haven, and Slavin Management Consulting in
Norcross, Georgia. It was noted that the Council also received information from the Waters
Consulting Group. Chief Knight reported on calls and applications already received. Chief Knight
asked Council for direction on whether it wished to pursue a nationwide or Florida only search.
Mr. Baenziger recommended a nationwide search. Mr. Baenziger reviewed his qualifications
and details of the search process he proposes to undertake.
Vice Mayor Eissey moved to proceed with Colin Baenziger & Associates. Councilman O'Meilia
seconded the motion, which passed 4 - 1, with Vice Mayor Eissey, Councilman O'Meilia,
President Pro Tem Manuel, and Mayor Norris voting aye, and Councilman Aubrey opposed.
Councilman O'Meilia moved that a nationwide search be performed. Councilman Aubrey
seconded the motion, and all present voted aye.
Council consensus was to appoint Mayor Norris to serve as the point person for this project.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk