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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.

0:03

Here.

0:04

Mr.

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McClellan.

0:05

Here.

0:05

Mr.

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Ryder?

0:06

Here.

0:07

Dr.

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Bogan.

0:08

Here.

0:08

Vice Mayor Frazier?

0:09

Here.

0:09

Mayor Rickle.

0:10

Here.

0:12

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

0:17

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

0:27

We appreciate Mr.

0:28

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

0:34

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.

1:03

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

1:17

Second motion by Mr.

1:21

Bogan, a second by Ms.

1:22

Frazier.

1:22

Real call, please.

1:23

I'm sorry, not Frasier.

1:24

Griffith.

1:26

Ms.

1:26

Griffith.

1:28

Yes.

1:28

Mr.

1:29

Haynes.

1:32

Yes.

1:33

Mr.

1:33

McClellan.

1:35

Yes.

1:36

Mr.

1:36

Ryder?

1:37

No.

1:38

Dr.

1:38

Bogan?

1:39

Yes.

1:40

Vice Mayor Fraser?

1:41

Yes.

1:42

Mayor Viggle.

1:43

No.

1:48

Well, there are five to two.

1:50

So um.

1:54

Did you want to anybody want to say anything?

1:57

Or do you want to say anything?

2:02

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.

2:20

That really everything is a team effort.

2:24

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 – August 31, 2026

The Delaware City Council held a special meeting on August 31, 2026, at 7:30 PM to consider the renewal of the City Manager's employment agreement. After discussion, the council voted 5-2 to approve the renewal. Council members and the City Manager offered remarks.

Discussion Items

  • City Manager Employment Agreement Renewal: Council discussed the renewal of City Manager Brake's employment agreement. Mayor Rickle (as listed on the agenda; the transcript refers to "Mayor Viggle") opened the floor. Council member Bogan made a motion to renew, seconded by Griffith. The vote was 5 in favor (Griffith, Haynes, McClellan, Bogan, Vice Mayor Frazier) and 2 opposed (Ryder, Mayor Rickle). City Manager Brake expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and respect for the council's decision. Several council members spoke in appreciation of Mr. Brake's contributions and the thoughtful deliberations that took place in executive session. One council member noted that the closed sessions allowed for candid discussion out of respect for the individual.

Key Outcomes

  • Renewal Approved: The motion to renew the City Manager's employment agreement passed by a vote of 5-2.
  • Contract Status: It was clarified that the contract remains effective through the end of its current term, even though the vote was on renewal (the transcript mentions "notice of non-renewal," likely a misstatement; the contract continues).
  • Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:36 PM.

Note: The agenda lists the mayor as Mayor Rickle, but the transcript refers to "Mayor Viggle." This discrepancy is recorded but does not affect the outcome.

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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