2002/07/20 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

July 20,2002 •• A special meeting of the Everett City Council was celled to order at 3:00 p.m.,July 20,2002,in the City Council Chamber of the Everett City Hall, President Hatloe presiding.The purpose of the special meeting being to break the tie vote on the final two candidates in order to fill the vacancy in City Council Position No.1. Upon roll call it was found that President Ha0oe,Council Members Olson,Gipson,Overstreet,Pope,Campbell re present.Mayor Anderson was excused from the council selection process. President Hatloe gave opening remars and explained that there was a deadlock vote at the special meeting,July 17,2002 and council members had been given an opportunity to break the deadlock. One council member has indicated he wishes to break the deadlock vote. The City Council then proceeded to vote on the two finalists as follows: Madan Krell received affirmative votes from Council Members Olson, Overstreet,Pope,Campbell and Hatloe.Brenda Stoncipher received an affirmative vote from Council Member Gipson. Council Member Olson expressed that both finalists are highly qualified and would serve the community well and It is important for the City Council to come to a consensus and move forward Council Member Overstreet stated that both candidates are fine candidates and will serve the citizens well.Madan Krell brings experience from the Office of Neighborhoods and has recently worked on obtaining the All America Cities designation. Council Member Gipson stated that the resumes of the finalists em very impressive.He requested that his vote not be taken in a negative way. Brenda Stonecipher would make a good council member. Council Member Pope Stated that the Selection process has been az good process and the Council needs to work together on behalf of tEe citizens. • 231 •• 1