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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP MEETING
NOVEMBER 19, 1999
The November 19, 1999, Workshop Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, was called to order at
9:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex
located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida; and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL The City Clerk called the roll and the following elected officials
were found to be in attendance: Mayor Joseph R. Russo, Vice
Mayor Lauren Furtado, Councilman Eric Jablin., Councilman
David Clark, and Councilman Carl Sabatello.
INTERVIEW OF CITY
. MANAGER CANDIDATES
Robert Slavin, President, Slavin Management Consultants,
explained that five candidates had been selected for the interview
process and responded to questions from the City Council. The
Vice Mayor expressed a personal preference for a candidate with a
business background.
Nabar E. Martinez Mr. Martinez described his management philosophy, expressed his
desire to be a part of the City, described why he wanted the position
and discussed his background and skills. Mr. Martinez responded
to questions from the City Council, and indicated he expected
performance from personnel and would work to make the City a
role model.
David H. Ready Mr. Ready described what he considered important in management
of a city and why he wanted to be the Palm Beach Gardens City
Manager. Mr. Ready responded to questions from the City Council,
described his current position, indicated he had the ability to
anticipate problems and take corrective measures, and advised the
City Council that if chosen he would work as a team member with
management and staff.
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• Dennis W. Kelly Mr. Kelly related his career history, accomplishments, and reasons
for wanting this position. Mr. Kelly described his management
style as assertive leadership, anticipating and solving problems
before they became issues, with open communication on all levels.
Mr. Kelly responded to questions from the City Council, and
related many North Palm Beach situations. Growth of the City was
discussed.
Following a lunch break, the interview process continued.
Sanford A. Youkilis Mr. Youkilis described positions and major accomplishments during
his career, and responded to questions from the City Council. Mr.
Youkilis described his management style as open door
management, making staff members feel a part of a team, working
with citizen committees and City boards, and always having backup
for every position.
J. Scott Miller Mr. Miller, a former South Florida resident, explained that he wanted
to return to the area, felt he could contribute to the City, and
described accomplishments in his current and previous positions.
• Mr. Miller expressed his management philosophy and answered
questions from the City Council. The Mayor explained what the
City Council expected of a City Manager.
The City Council discussed the merits of the candidates. Mr.
Slavin contributed to the discussion. It was the consensus of the
City Council that their preference out of the five candidates was Mr.
Martinez. It was decided to inform Mr. Martinez that the City
Council had made the decision to hire him as long as he met the
requirements, and that the City Council would do whatever they
could to help him make his decision while he was here over the
weekend. The Interim City Manager advised as to proper
procedure.
Mr. Martinez re joined the meeting. Mayor Russo announced that
the City Council was unanimously in agreement to authorize Mr.
Slavin to negotiate a contract with Mr. Martinez. Mayor Russo
explained that as long as financial arrangements were agreed upon
the City Council would like Mr. Martinez to start as quickly as
possible, and he had been called back to answer any questions and
to offer to help him in any way. Mr. Martinez responded he would
• meet with Mr. Slavin, that he would like additional information on
the City structure, and that he liked the chemistry among the
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members of the Council. Mr. Martinez explained that he must
leave Sunday morning for a commitment in California. Discussion
ensued. Mr. Martinez indicated he could start work in January and
would want to return once or twice before that time. The Interim
City Manager advised that there had not been a formal vote for
employment, that negotiations would be conducted, and that a vote
would be considered at the December 2, 1999 City Council
meeting.
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• ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, upon motion by Vice
Mayor Fy nded by C uncilman Clark, carried 5 -0, the
meeting d at 4• p.
APPROVAL: ,
rEPIf-R. RUSSO
VICE MAYj9RLAUREN FURTADO
ERIC JABLIN
COUNCILMAN CARL SABATELLO
ATTEST:
ErWkOSIER, CK 4C, CITY CLERK
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