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ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA 330 Harbor Drive Sitka, AK (907)747-1811 Minutes - Final City and Borough Assembly Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz, Deputy Mayor Kevin Mosher, Vice Deputy Mayor Timothy Pike, Thor Christianson, Chris Ystad, JJ Carlson, Scott Saline Municipal Administrator: John Leach Municipal Clerk: Sara Peterson Thursday, August 8, 2024 6:00 PM Assembly Chambers SPECIAL MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE III. RECITAL OF LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline V. NEW BUSINESS: A 24-108 Municipal Attorney application interview - Rachel Jones (via zoom) Human Resources Director Josh Branthoover provided process guidance. The Assembly interviewed Rachel Jones. B 24-109 Discussion/ Direction/ Decision regarding tonight's interview (possible executive session) A motion was made by Christianson to go into executive session to discuss subjects that may tend to prejudice the reputation and character of Municipal Attorney Candidate Rachel Jones and invite in Human Resources Director Josh Branthoover. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7 - Eisenbeisz, Christianson, Ystad, Mosher, Saline, Carlson, and Pike The Assembly was in executive session from 7:28 p.m. to 7:55 p.m. A motion was made by Mosher to reconvene as the Assembly in regular session. The motion PASSED by unanimous consent. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 1 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final August 8, 2024 After reconvening as the Assembly in regular session, Mayor Eisenbeisz made the following statement: "The Assembly did meet in executive session to discuss the qualifications of our applicant and will be moving forward with the process." C 24-114 Discussion/Direction/Decision to schedule Municipal Attorney candidates for interviews, if desired It was noted two additional applications had been received. The Assembly expressed a desire to interview both individuals during the week of August 19. D 24-110 Approve the hire offer for Ron Vinson as Electric Utility Director as recommended by the Municipal Administrator A motion was made by Mosher that this Item be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Ystad, Pike, Carlson, and Saline VI. PERSONS TO BE HEARD: None. VII. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Christianson to ADJOURN. Hearing no objections, the meeting ADJOURNED at 8:08 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________ Sara Peterson, MMC Municipal Clerk CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 2