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Nancy Werner, <strong>City</strong> Attorney, stated the charter was not particularly clear; it states “the<br />
remaining <strong>Council</strong> will fill the vacancy,” and <strong>Council</strong> would take that first step tonight. The<br />
charter does not speak to the different terms or how <strong>Council</strong> would decide who would get<br />
which term, nor does it address the fact that the mayor is a two-year term and a different<br />
position. She interpreted the charter to mean that the choice on who would fill which positions<br />
would be at the <strong>Council</strong>’s discretion. An applicant’s preference for length of term may be taken<br />
into account, if desired. She confirmed that whatever process is determined in the public forum<br />
would be the official process by which <strong>Council</strong> would proceed.<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> candidate interviews were conducted by alphabetical order. Candidates Bill Bash,<br />
Harley Crowder and David Alan Logan II responded to questions asked by <strong>Council</strong>or Heinrich<br />
and <strong>Council</strong> President Dalin which included:<br />
• Why the applicant should be selected at that point to fill one of the vacancies, and why it<br />
would be the best decision for the <strong>Council</strong> to make?<br />
• Where do you see the <strong>City</strong> going? What is your vision of Downtown?<br />
• What do you feel is your role as a <strong>Council</strong>or? Do you have certain goals and ideas you would<br />
bring up?<br />
• What is a <strong>Council</strong>or’s job besides policy?<br />
• What brought you to the community?<br />
• Are there any concerns about making the three meetings in a month? What about the<br />
ability to cover any inter-jurisdictional meetings during normal work hours?<br />
Candidate Robert Ferrie, Sr. officially withdrew his name from consideration. Candidate Carla<br />
Richesin was not present, so her application was returned with the others for consideration at a<br />
later time.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> President Dalin and <strong>Council</strong>or Heinrich discussed the responses and experience of each<br />
candidate interviewed. Both <strong>Council</strong> members recommended Candidate Crowder, most notably<br />
for his experience and length of residence, as well as bringing a fresh face to <strong>Council</strong> to provide<br />
an opportunity for change.<br />
A motion was made by <strong>Council</strong> President Dalin to appoint Harley Crowder to the first position of <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> with the term expiring in 2014, seconded by <strong>Council</strong>or Heinrich. Motion carried 2-0. Ayes:<br />
<strong>Council</strong>or Heinrich and <strong>Council</strong> President Dalin.<br />
<br />
Oath of Office<br />
Harley Crowder was sworn in by <strong>City</strong> Recorder-Treasurer Roth as <strong>Cornelius</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>or for<br />
the term ending 2014.<br />
1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA<br />
A motion was made by <strong>Council</strong>or Heinrich to add Item F, Abstract to Votes Recall Election September<br />
27, 2010, and Item G, Liquor License Application to the Consent Agenda Items, seconded by <strong>Council</strong>or<br />
Crowder. Motion carried 3-0. Ayes: <strong>Council</strong>or Heinrich, <strong>Council</strong>or Crowder and <strong>Council</strong> President Dalin.<br />
<strong>Cornelius</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong><br />
Minutes-October 10, 2011 Page 2 of 8
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