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Vandalia Special Council Meeting – June 11, 2024: City Manager Resignation and Interim Appointment

City Council — Tuesday, June 11, 2024
BodyVandalia, Ohio
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, June 11, 2024
StatusFILED
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The special council meeting of June 11th, 2024 is now called to order.

0:09

Um it's been uh suggested that council enter into executive session for consideration of the resignation separation agreement and employment of the city manager and appoint appointment of an interim city manager and take any action related thereto.

0:27

I'm actually I'm sorry, in the executive session we will not be taking any action, so it would just be consideration of the resignation separating agreement employment of the city manager and appointment of an interim.

0:38

All right, thank you.

0:38

Can I have a motion?

0:40

So moved second, second.

0:47

I have a motion by Councilwoman Farce and second by Councilman Lewis to go into executive session.

0:52

Call the rule.

0:54

Councilmember Dugan?

0:55

Yes.

0:56

Councilmember Lewis?

0:57

Yes.

0:57

Councilmember Fallett?

0:58

Yes.

0:59

Councilmember First?

1:00

Yes.

1:00

Councilmember Avalotis Weaver?

1:02

Yes.

1:03

Vice Mayor Blakesley?

1:04

Yes.

1:05

Mayor Herbs.

1:05

Yes.

1:06

And the motion passes seven zero.

1:26

All right.

1:26

Can I have a motion to end the executive session and reconvene to our council meeting?

1:31

So move.

1:32

Second.

1:33

I have a motion by Councilman Lewis and a second by Councilwoman Dugan.

1:40

Call the roll.

1:40

Councilmember Lewis?

1:42

Yes.

1:42

Councilmember Fallack?

1:43

Yes.

1:44

Councilmember Farst?

1:45

Yes.

1:45

Councilmember Avalotis Weaver?

1:47

Yes.

1:48

Councilmember Dugan?

1:49

Yes.

1:49

Vice Mayor Blakesley?

1:50

Yes.

1:51

Mayor Herbs.

1:52

Yes.

1:52

And the motion passes seven zero.

1:56

Your Honor, I'd like to make a motion to amend the agenda to add resolution 24R 39 and ordinance 2412.

2:05

Thank you.

2:08

Have a motion.

2:10

So moved.

2:12

All right, I have a motion by um Vice Mayor Blakesley and a second by Councilwoman Farst to amend the agenda.

2:19

Call the roll.

2:20

Councilmember Fallick.

2:21

Yes.

2:22

Councilmember Farst?

2:23

Yes.

2:24

Councilmember Avalotis Weaver?

2:25

Yes.

2:26

Councilmember Dugan?

2:28

Yes.

2:28

Councilmember Lewis?

2:29

Yes.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Summary of Proceedings

Special Council Meeting – June 11, 2024

The Vandalia City Council held a special meeting on June 11, 2024, at 12:00 PM to consider the resignation of City Manager Daniel Wendt, approve a separation agreement, and appoint an interim city manager. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

Executive Session

  • Council entered executive session at 12:00 PM to discuss the resignation, separation agreement, employment of city manager, and appointment of an interim city manager. No action was taken in executive session. The motion to enter and later to exit passed 7-0.

Resolution 24-R-39: Acceptance of Resignation and Separation Agreement

  • Councilwoman Farst moved, Councilwoman Dugan seconded to approve Resolution 24-R-39, accepting the resignation of Daniel Wendt as City Manager and authorizing a separation agreement.
  • Councilwoman Farst expressed that although she did not support the departure, the agreement was fair and provided the best path forward for the city.
  • Another council member noted they had no issue with the city manager's performance but recognized that other council members felt differently, and that the separation agreement was fair to both parties and moves the city forward.
  • Vote: 7-0 in favor.

Ordinance 24-12: Appointment of Interim City Manager and Clerk of Council

  • The ordinance was introduced as an emergency measure. A public hearing was opened, but no public comments were made.
  • Councilman Fallick moved, Councilman Lewis seconded to approve Ordinance 24-12 as an emergency, appointing an interim city manager and clerk of council.
  • Vote: 7-0.

Key Outcomes

  • Resolution 24-R-39 approved unanimously, accepting Daniel Wendt's resignation and authorizing a separation agreement.
  • Ordinance 24-12 approved unanimously, appointing an interim city manager and clerk of council effective immediately under an emergency declaration.
  • The meeting adjourned following the votes.

Meeting Transcript

The special council meeting of June 11th, 2024 is now called to order. Um it's been uh suggested that council enter into executive session for consideration of the resignation separation agreement and employment of the city manager and appoint appointment of an interim city manager and take any action related thereto. I'm actually I'm sorry, in the executive session we will not be taking any action, so it would just be consideration of the resignation separating agreement employment of the city manager and appointment of an interim. All right, thank you. Can I have a motion? So moved second, second. I have a motion by Councilwoman Farce and second by Councilman Lewis to go into executive session. Call the rule. Councilmember Dugan? Yes. Councilmember Lewis? Yes. Councilmember Fallett? Yes. Councilmember First? Yes. Councilmember Avalotis Weaver? Yes. Vice Mayor Blakesley? Yes. Mayor Herbs. Yes. And the motion passes seven zero. All right. Can I have a motion to end the executive session and reconvene to our council meeting? So move. Second. I have a motion by Councilman Lewis and a second by Councilwoman Dugan. Call the roll. Councilmember Lewis? Yes. Councilmember Fallack? Yes. Councilmember Farst? Yes. Councilmember Avalotis Weaver? Yes. Councilmember Dugan? Yes. Vice Mayor Blakesley? Yes. Mayor Herbs. Yes. And the motion passes seven zero. Your Honor, I'd like to make a motion to amend the agenda to add resolution 24R 39 and ordinance 2412. Thank you. Have a motion. So moved. All right, I have a motion by um Vice Mayor Blakesley and a second by Councilwoman Farst to amend the agenda. Call the roll.

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