12/04/2000CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 4, 2000
Present: Brian J. Aungst Mayor/Commissioner
J. B. Johnson Vice-Mayor/Commissioner
Robert Clark Commissioner
Ed Hart Commissioner
Vacant Seat Commissioner
Also present: William B. Horne II Interim City Manager
Garry Brumback Assistant City Manager
Pamela K. Akin City Attorney
Cynthia E. Goudeau City Clerk
Brenda Moses Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall to discuss filling the vacancy of Commission Seat 3. In response to a question, City Attorney Pam Akin said per the
City Charter the Commission should make a good faith effort and is obligated to fill the vacancy but also provides a remedy should the vacancy remain unfilled. She said if the Commission
fails to fill the vacancy within 60 days, a special election is required. It was remarked that critical decisions must be made prior to the March 2001 election and the vacancy should
be filled.
Commissioner Clark moved to appoint former Commisioner Ed Hooper. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioner Clark and Mayor Aungst voted “aye”; Commissioners Johnson and Hart voted “nay”.
Motion failed due to a tie vote.
Mayor Aungst moved to appoint David Hemerick. Upon the vote being taken, Commissioners Clark and Hart, and Mayor Aungst voted “aye”; Commissioner Johnson voted “nay”. Motion carried.
Commissioner Johnson congratulated newly appointed Commissioner David Hemerick and said he would change his vote to “aye” in favor of the appointment.
Upon the re-vote being taken, Commisioners Clark, Hart, Johnson, and Mayor Aungst voted “aye”. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 a.m.
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Mayor/Commissioner
ATTEST:________________________________
City Clerk