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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
SPECIAL MEETING April 19, 2019
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Abby Brennan at 8:31 a.m. A roll call was
taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice -Mayor
Kristi Johnson, Council Member Vince Arena, Council Member Laurie Brandon and
Council Member Kyle Stone.
1. Review Interview Process
Merlene Reid, Assistant Village Manager/HR Director noted the Mayorwould serve
as the Chair and oversee the proceedings. She explained each candidate had
one hour and Council could extend time if desired. She advised Council could
choose to move any number of candidates forward in the process or select none
to move forward. She stated there were 15 total interview questions and as
opportunity presented itself, Council could ask their own unique questions.
2. Village Manager Candidate Interviews
• Jeremy Allen — 9:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m. via Skype
• Douglas Maxeiner — 10:15 a.m. — 11:15 a.m. via Skype
• Marvin Joss — 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. via Skype
• Catherine Harding — 1:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.
• Frank D'Ambra — 2:45 p.m. — 3:45 p.m.
The five candidates listed above each participated and responded to Council's
interview questions.
Council took a lunch break from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
DISCUSSION AND RANKING
Council discussed the pros and cons of each candidate relating to interview responses.
Council commented on Mr. D'Ambra not having any true municipal experience other than
as a Council Member and noted he was familiar with Sunshine, had worked closely with
staff on the recreation center and that private sector skills were equally relevant in the
public sector. Council Member Brandon stated she would not vote for him as her
constituents voiced concern with him being the Manager after they voted him out of office.
Council ranked the candidates as follows:
APPL.
ARENA
BRENNAN
BRANDON
JOHNSON
STONE
TOTAL
Allen
78
95
77
93
94
87.4
Maxeiner
92
75
65
83
78
78.6
Joss
73
86
62
78
69
73.6
Harding
81
59
77
62
62
68.2
D'Ambra
91
87
82
87
93
88.0
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Council agreed to remove Ms. Harding from the process, as her skills did not fit those of
a municipal manager, but that of a Building or Community Development Director.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson moved to bring Mr. Allen in for an in -person interview as
quickly as possible; seconded by Council Member Stone; motion carried unanimously 5-
0.
MOTION: Vice -Mayor Johnson moved for HR complete a preliminary background check
on Mr. Allen, Mr. Maxeiner, Mr. Joss and Mr. D'Ambra to include a criminal history, credit,
and social media; seconded by Council Member Brandon; motion carried unanimously 5-
0.
ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Brandon moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded
by Vice -Mayor Johnson and the meeting was adjourned at 2:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk
Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are
not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. All referenced attachments are on file in the
Village Clerk's office.