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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 12, 2005 - Regular Meeting Page 6 of 17 as insight to the management style of candidate Michael Stampfler, to the attention of the City Commission, and noted the information had just been received. Mr. Baenziger read the selection to the City Commission and stated the information did not worry him, citing that Mr. Starnpfler's references were excellent, and he just wanted to make the Commission aware ofthe new information, which seems to indicate Mr. Stampfler's strong management style. Mr. Baenziger suggested his firm could conduct an extra step of on-site background interviews on which ever candidate the City Commission selects tonight, and that such an extra step is commonly done. City Commissian Discussion: Mayor Goff voiced concerns regarding the current limited housing market in the City and the requirement that the City Manager live within the City limits within six months of being appointed. Mr. Segreto stated the City Manager residency requirement is contained in the City Charter and would require a referendum to modify that provision. Commissioner Doerner stated she did not feel the residency requirement was an issue and that the new appointee could always rent a residence within the City until they found a suitable permanent residence. Commissioner Doerner and Commissioner Hufford voiced concerns regarding the manner in which the Portage recruitment brochure information was presented to the City Commission. Paper ballots were distributed to the City Commission and Mr. Baenziger requested that each member vote for their two (2) top candidates. Mr. Baenziger clarified that casting two votes was not mandatory and each Commissioner could select only one candidate if they so chose. The votes were tallied as follows: CANDIDATE NAME DOERNER COOK HART HUFFORD GOFF TOTAL Robert Kellogg 0 Michael L. Stampfler t/ t/ t/ t/ 4 Mark A. Winson t/ I RobertG. Yandow 0 Mayor Goff requested a unanimous decision from the City Commission. Commissioner Cook withdrew her vote for Mr. Winson and voted for Michael Stampfler. The City Commission unanimously voted ta select Michael L. Stampfler as City Manager. MOTION: Cammissioner Doerner maved to authorize the City Attorney ta begin contract negatiations with Michael L. Stampfler. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hart. Matian carried unanimously by voice vote. B. APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH PURCHASE OF THE CONCORD CENTER PROPERTY Staff Presentatian: Mr. Segreto stated the City Commission previously authorized the Mayor to sign a contract with Concord Ventures, LLC to purchase the Concord Center property at its June 13, 2005 meeting.