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Agenda Item: 3 |
Prepared By: Joan Taylor, City Clerk |
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Business: Discussion |
Department: Executive |
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Selection of Three (3) Finalists for the City Council Appointment - Joan Taylor, City Clerk
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BACKGROUND:
On May 16, 2024, Councilor Greg Folley announced his resignation from the Marco Island City Council to the City Clerk . His resignation was effective November 5, 2024.
Section 3.05(3) of the City Charter provides the following process for filling a council vacancy: “If the remainder of the unexpired term is 28 months or less, the remaining Council Members shall, within sixty (60) days following the occurrence of such vacancy, by majority vote of the Council Members, appoint a person to fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term.”
Councilor Folley’s term was set to expire in November 2026. Twenty-four (24) months of Councilor Folley’s term is left vacant based on his November 5, 2024, resignation. A replacement member shall be appointed by the City Council within sixty (60) days following the occurrence of the vacancy, which is no later than January 6, 2025.
During the November 18, 2024 City Council meeting, Council members agreed to fill the vacancy through an application process which will include interviews by Council members with a vote for appointment.
Below is a summary of the process:
1. Applications accepted November 6, 2024 and extended to Friday, 5:00 pm on November 22, 2024
2. At a Special called City Council meeting on December 2, 2024, Councilmembers will narrow down applications (by paper ballot voting) to three (3) finalists. Councilors will provide their top 3 choices (nominating 3 different names) with the initial round of voting. The individuals with the highest number of votes will be the finalists. Note, individuals do not need to receive a majority of votes to be a finalist; the highest number of votes will determine the finalists. Voting will continue until 3 finalists have been identified. The finalists will be announced by the City Clerk at the Special meeting on December 2, 2024.
3. Councilors will interview finalists from December 3 - December 5, 2024
4. Finalists will be invited to attend the December 9, 2024 regular City Council meeting for final remarks and answer questions. Council members will vote by paper ballot. The City Clerk will announce the results at the meeting. A majority vote shall determine the next appointed Councilor. If there is a tie, voting will continue until there is a majority.
5. The newly appointed member will be sworn in during the December 9, 2024 City Council meeting.
***If an appointment cannot be made from the applicant pool, Council agreed during the November 18, 2024 City Council meeting, that it reserves the right to appoint through Council nominations with Council vote.
Applications and resumes from the following candidates were received:
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Anthony Costantino |
John Aguis |
Richard Schulte |
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Bryan Johnson |
Joseph Carosia |
Ryan Sullivan |
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Chris Ricci |
Kristy Strickland |
Sheelah Yawitz |
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Dr. Chrissann Ruehle |
Mario Curiale |
Teri Sommerfeld |
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Claire Babrowski |
Martin Winter |
Thomas Fontana |
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Daniel Bryant |
Michael Dowel |
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David Crain |
Nanette Rivera |
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David Leaser |
Peter Bartlome |
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Dennis Bartolucci |
Ralph Rohena |
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Edwin Johnson |
Reza Mahdavi |
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FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: N / A
RECOMMENDATION: Select three (3) finalists.
POTENTIAL MOTION: N/A