SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - Personnel Matters & Potential Land Sale

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING A Special City Council Meeting was held on September 9, 2024, at 5:15 p.m., with Council President Anderson presiding. Members present were Mr. Hare, Dr. Pillsbury, Ms. Arndt, Mr. Boggerty, Mr. Neil and Mr. Rocha. Mr. Sudler and Mr. Lewis were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Council staff members present were Mr. Rodriguez, Ms. Bennett, Mr. Hugg, and Ms. Harvey. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Councilman Hare moved for the adoption of the agenda, seconded by Councilman Neil and unanimously carried. Councilwoman Arndt moved to recess into Executive Session pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(4) Strategy sessions, including those involving legal advice or opinion from an attorney- at-law, with respect to collective bargaining or pending or potential litigation, but only when an open meeting would have an adverse effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(2) - Preliminary discussions on site acquisitions for any publicly funded capital improvements, or sales or leases of real property. The motion was seconded by Councilman Neil and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 5:18 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:04 p.m. ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION During the Executive Session, members of Council discussed potential litigation and potential land sale. Councilman Hare made a motion to terminate the Code Purple ARPA funding contract for nonperformance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Boggerty and carried unanimously. Mr. Anderson moved for adjournment of the Special Council Meeting, hearing no objection, the meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m. ANDRIA L. BENNETT CITY CLERK All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of September 9, 2024, are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR