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Special City Council Meeting: Consideration of City Manager Employment Agreement Renewal - August 31, 2026

Meeting Portal — Monday, August 31, 2026
BodyDelaware, Ohio
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DateMonday, August 31, 2026
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Roll call, please.

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Ms.

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Griffith?

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Here.

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Mr.

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Haynes.

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Here.

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Mr.

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McClellan.

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Here.

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Mr.

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Ryder?

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Here.

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Dr.

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Bogan.

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Here.

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Vice Mayor Frazier?

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Here.

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Mayor Rickle.

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Here.

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Tonight is consideration of a sitter city manager's employment agreement renewal.

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This city council has done considerable discussion and thought thoughtful deliberations regarding the employment agreement for city manager break.

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We appreciate Mr.

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Brake's efforts and services to the city of Delaware.

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We have had a lot of conversations in executive session, and council has discussed it quite a bit up to this point, whether or not to renew his employment.

0:51

This is an important decision for the city, and I appreciate all the times, thoughts, and consideration each city council has given to this matter.

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And I will turn it over to council for a motion or whatever you want to do.

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Second motion by Mr.

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Bogan, a second by Ms.

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Frazier.

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Real call, please.

1:23

I'm sorry, not Frasier.

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Griffith.

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Ms.

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Griffith.

1:28

Yes.

1:28

Mr.

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Haynes.

1:32

Yes.

1:33

Mr.

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McClellan.

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Yes.

1:36

Mr.

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Ryder?

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No.

1:38

Dr.

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Bogan?

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Yes.

1:40

Vice Mayor Fraser?

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Yes.

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Mayor Viggle.

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No.

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Well, there are five to two.

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So um.

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Did you want to anybody want to say anything?

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Or do you want to say anything?

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You know, it's been a privilege to serve this organization and to be your city manager and trust me to carry out the strategic goals in the day-to-day operations.

2:15

I appreciate the support in the audience here of the department directors.

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That really everything is a team effort.

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And uh we have accomplished a lot, uh, but I respect the the council's decision and and so uh thank you again.

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Summary of Proceedings

Special City Council Meeting: Consideration of City Manager Employment Agreement Renewal

The Delaware City Council held a special meeting on August 31, 2026, at 7:30 PM to consider the renewal of City Manager Brake's employment agreement. After discussion and a vote, the council approved the motion, though the mayor's closing statement referenced a "notice of non-renewal," creating ambiguity about the outcome.

Discussion Items

  • Council members expressed appreciation for City Manager Brake's service and discussed the deliberations that occurred in executive session.
  • Several council members thanked Mr. Brake for his contributions, with one noting that the job can change and that different skills may be needed for the next stage.
  • Another council member explained the rationale for holding closed sessions: to allow candid discussions out of respect for the individual and to share unformed thoughts.

Key Outcomes

  • A motion was made by Council Member Bogan, seconded by Council Member Griffith, regarding the employment agreement.
  • The motion passed with a vote of 5-2. Voting yes: Griffith, Haynes, McClellan, Bogan, and Vice Mayor Frazier. Voting no: Ryder and Mayor Rickle.
  • The mayor's closing statement indicated the vote was a "notice of non-renewal," but the contract remains effective through the end of its term. (Note: The agenda listed the item as consideration of renewal, and the motion's exact wording is not recorded in the transcript.)

Meeting Transcript

Roll call, please. Ms. Griffith? Here. Mr. Haynes. Here. Mr. McClellan. Here. Mr. Ryder? Here. Dr. Bogan. Here. Vice Mayor Frazier? Here. Mayor Rickle. Here. Tonight is consideration of a sitter city manager's employment agreement renewal. This city council has done considerable discussion and thought thoughtful deliberations regarding the employment agreement for city manager break. We appreciate Mr. Brake's efforts and services to the city of Delaware. We have had a lot of conversations in executive session, and council has discussed it quite a bit up to this point, whether or not to renew his employment. This is an important decision for the city, and I appreciate all the times, thoughts, and consideration each city council has given to this matter. And I will turn it over to council for a motion or whatever you want to do. Second motion by Mr. Bogan, a second by Ms. Frazier. Real call, please. I'm sorry, not Frasier. Griffith. Ms. Griffith. Yes. Mr. Haynes. Yes. Mr. McClellan. Yes. Mr. Ryder? No. Dr. Bogan? Yes. Vice Mayor Fraser? Yes.

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