#6(a)  CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING August 22, 2024 - 5:00 P.M.  MINUTES  1. CALLTO ORDER: Mayor Tyson called the meeting to order at 5:00p p.m.  2. ROLL CALL: ABSENT:  PRESENT: Council Member Herrera, Council Member Salgado, Council Member Hernandez, City  Manager Mathes, Attorney Dill and Mayor Tyson 3. INVOCATION: Mayor Tyson gave the Invocation. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was recited.  5. NEWE BUSINESS:  (a) Discussion on transition process and appointment of an Interim City Manager.  The Council expressed gratitude for Mark's dedication and mentions the challenges he faced, Mayor Tyson introduced Noah Powers and highlighted his extensive experience and qualifications. Noah Powers provided a detailed background, including! hisr military service, education andvarious  including significant responsibilities.  leadership roles in education and government.  Council Member Salgado asked Mr. Powers to share his vision of Fellsmere. understanding the current situation before making any significant changes.  Mr. Powers shared his vision for Fellsmere, emphasizing the importance of continuity and The Council discussed the interim nature of the Noah's appointment and the need for a written Mr. Powers agreed on a six-month interim period with a review after three months to assess the fit The Council discussedi thel logistics of Noah'ss start date andi the needi for and overlap with the current Mayor Tyson asked if he could start Monday morning soO that he can start gettingacquainted with  agreement outlining his duties and compensation. and potential for a permanent appointment.  City Manager. the staff and departments.  Mr. Power agreed to starting on Monday August 26th, position in a parallel course at the same time. approved by the Council on September fifth.  Attorney Dill stated that they can run the interim city manager position and the city manager Attorney Dill and Mr. Powers agreed to work together informally until the formal agreement is Mr. Powers stated that the sooner they start sharing data and information, he thinks the easier the transition would be, it is harder to walk in cold. He has all the confidence in the world that Council Member Salgado asked if they can retroactively pay him for the time he worked before  reasonable people can come to a reasonable decision.  1    thei fifth of September. Warren stated that can be a Council decision oni thet fifth.  MOTION by Council Member Herrera SECONDED by Council Member Hernandez to appoint Noah Powers as Interim City Manager and to work under Manager Mark Mathes end of business day Attorney Dill added that Mr. Noah Powers will have to fill out thel Form 1, andi if he needs any help Council Member Salgado stated that with the new transition she would like to put a stop on any City Manager Mathes discussed the importance of not adding new projects during the interim The Council agreed tol holdi the Stormwater workshop on' Wednesday, September 4th,2024 at 5pm, Council Member Salgado stated that she willr not be at the September 5th meeting and requested  September 6th. ALLA AYES:  MOTION CARRIED 4-0  to please see the City Clerk Maria. new projects andi focus on the  periodi to focus on existing responsibilties. Council agreed. toe ensure adequate preparation and participation. that there not be any pressing items on the agenda.  6. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business Mayor Tyson adjourned the meeting at 5:33p.m.  These minutes were approved by the City Council of the City of Fellsmere this 191 day of September 2024  allau laulnly MariaF. Suarez-Sanchéz, CMC, CilyClerk  CO2D24082AMNUJTESDOC  2