Council MIN 01-05-2017 SpecialFederal Way
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Council Chambers - City Hall
Thursday, January 5, 2017 — 5:00 p.m.
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Ferrell called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
City officials in attendance: Mayor Jim Ferrell, Deputy Mayor Jeanne Burbidge, Councilmember Lydia
Assefa- Dawson, Councilmember Susan Honda, Councilmember Mark Koppang, Councilmember
Martin Moore, and Councilmember Dini Duclos.
City staff in attendance: Acting City Attorney Ryan Call and City Clerk Stephanie Courtney.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ferrell led the flag salute.
3. INTERVIEWS FOR COUNCIL VACANCY - POSITION NO. 2
Mayor Ferrell thanked everyone in attendance and reviewed the procedure for the interviews. Council
will interview nine (9) applicants who will have three (3) minutes to introduce themselves followed by
seventeen (16) minutes to answer six (6) pre- decided questions. Additional follow -up questions will be
allowed if time remains at the end.
Council will take a brief break half way through the interviews and will recess to Executive Session at
the end of the interviews to discuss qualifications. He noted all nominations and discussions will take
place during the open public meeting.
The order of interviews was determined at random by the City Clerk's Office and is as follows:
1. Mark Talbert
2. Hope Elder
3. Bob Celski
4. Sharry Edwards
5. Gregory Baruso
At 6:32 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would be taking a brief recess for approximately
ten (10) minutes. Mayor Ferrell reconvened the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
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6. Christopher Adekoya
7. Anthony Murrietta
8. Sofia Mayo
9. Diana Noble - Gulliford
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:02 p.m. Mayor Ferrell announced the Council would be recessing into Executive Session for the
purpose of evaluating qualifications of candidates pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(h) for approximately
thirty (30) minutes.
• Evaluate Qualifications of Candidate pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(h)
Council returned to Chambers at 8:32 p.m. Mayor Ferrell reconvened the Special Meeting at 8:37
p.m.
Councilmember Duclos thanked all the applicants who interviewed this evening; she is impressed with
each person and encouraged them to stay involved with the city. CouncilmemberAssefa - Dawson also
thanked the applicants for bringing so much information to the process. She noted this is a difficult
decision and hopes to see everyone continue to be engaged.
Councilmember Honda thanked the applicants for taking the time to interview this evening and for
filling out the application form and written questions. She agreed this is a difficult process and prefers
to have Councilmembers elected by the people.
Councilmember Koppang spoke from personal experience of having interviewed twice for
appointment to the Council; followed by being elected to his current position. He encouraged
applicants to remain positive and stay connected with the city in any position they are able.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge was amazed with the depth of the experience and wealth of knowledge each
applicant brought tonight. She agrees with Councilmember Honda and prefers Councilmembers to be
elected; however is confident with the applicants who interviewed this evening.
Councilmember Moore thanked the applicants and echoed previous comments on the importance of
this decision; he is impressed with all the candidates this evening.
5. APPOINTMENT TO FILL COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2
Mayor Ferrell called for nominations.
Councilmember Duclos nominated Bob Celski.
Councilmember Honda nominated Diana Noble - Gulliford.
Councilmember Moore nominated Sharry Edwards.
Mayor Ferrell asked for any additional nominations; no further nominations were received.
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MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DUCLOS TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS; SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MOORE. The motion passed unanimously as follows:
Deputy Mayor Burbidge yes Councilmember Koppang yes
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson yes Councilmember Moore yes
Councilmember Honda yes Councilmember Duclos yes
Mayor Ferrell asked the City Clerk to perform a roll call vote of each Councilmember.
Deputy Mayor Burbidge Bob Celski
Councilmember Assefa- Dawson Bob Celski
Councilmember Honda Diana Noble- Gulliford
Councilmember Koppang Bob Celski
Councilmember Moore Sharry Edwards
Councilmember Duclos Bob Celski
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney reported Bob Celski received a majority vote (4 -2).
Mayor Ferrell announced Bob Celski has been appointed to Council Position 2 by majority vote of
the Council.
6. OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY APPOINTED COUNCILMEMBER
City Clerk Stephanie Courtney administered the Oath of Office to Bob Celski and congratulated
him on his appointment.
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being nothing further on the agenda; Mayor Ferrell adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:22 p.m.
Attest:
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S anie Courtney
City Clerk
Approved by Council: 01-17-2011
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