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why they chose each candidate so the community is aware of why certain candidates are<br />
chosen versus others, making it easier to understand and more transparent. He officially<br />
withdrew his name from consideration and wished the <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and interview candidates<br />
the best. He looked forward to working with Librarian Hill in the new library building and was<br />
also considering whether Planning Commission would be a good option for him.<br />
Each candidate responded to the following questions asked by <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> from a prepublished<br />
list:<br />
• If selected, would you be more interested in the term ending in 2012 or 2014?<br />
• What community topic concerns you which relates to <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>?<br />
• How would you describe the financial condition of the city?<br />
• What special contribution do you hope to make in this term?<br />
• Describe your vision for the future of <strong>Cornelius</strong>.<br />
• Should the city take steps to increase revenue or cut expenses? If so, what should those<br />
steps be? A board-approved levy, increase in fees, or reduction in services?<br />
• How would you characterize the financial future of the city and what steps should the<br />
<strong>Council</strong> take to affect that future?<br />
<strong>Council</strong> President Dalin called for a five-minute recess of the <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> meeting at 8:42 PM.<br />
<strong>Council</strong> President Dalin called the meeting back to order. He invited all interview candidates to come<br />
forward for a press photo, adding he was delighted to see so many candidates step forward when the<br />
community needed them.<br />
<br />
Appointment-One <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong>or-2012 (The <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> will appoint a fourth member)<br />
<strong>Council</strong> President Dalin explained the <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> would decide on a fourth member, who<br />
would be sworn in by <strong>City</strong> Recorder-Treasurer Roth. Once sworn in, the fourth member would<br />
contribute in the discussion to select the fifth member. He explained that he and <strong>Council</strong>or<br />
Heinrich's terms were set to expire in 2012, no matter what seating positions were filled this<br />
evening; their elected positions would not be changed for a different date. <strong>Council</strong>or Crowder<br />
was already seated for a 2014 seat, so a 2012 and a 2014 seat were open.<br />
A motion was made by <strong>Council</strong>or Heinrich to extend the meeting past 9:00 pm, 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>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> discussed the experiences of each interview candidate and described their reasons<br />
for choosing their choices of candidates. Each <strong>Council</strong>or chose Candidate Schamp as one of<br />
their two choices.<br />
A motion was made by <strong>Council</strong> President Dalin to appoint Dave Schamp to the term ending in 2012,<br />
seconded by <strong>Council</strong>or Crowder. Motion carried 4-0. Ayes: <strong>Council</strong>or Heinrich, <strong>Council</strong>or Crowder and<br />
<strong>Council</strong> President Dalin.<br />
<br />
Oath of Office<br />
<strong>Cornelius</strong> <strong>City</strong> <strong>Council</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong><br />
Minutes-November 7, 2011 Page 2 of 8
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