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SPECIAL SESSION CITY COMMISSION ON APRIL 3, 1986
Mayor Ison called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M..
PRESENT: Mayor Ison, Commissioners Johnson, Rodgers and Hager, and City
Clerk Catron.
ABSENT: Commissioner Bateman
APPOIlVlmlIIIlJIlI' OF IBTERIH CITY KANAGKR.
Mayor Ison explained that this meeting had been called for the purpose of
interviewing A. B. Preston for the position of Interim City Manager. Mr.
Preston had been recommended by the Range Rider Program which is part
of the Florida City County Manager's Association.
Mr. Preston gave a brief history of his background and experience in City
management. He explained that he had previously been employed as City Manager
in Wellington, Kansas for fifteen years and as City Manager in the City of
Kissimmee, Florida for sixteen months. His employment with the City of
Kissimmee ended in January of 1986 and he is currently seeking employment in
the midwest. He also stated, after being questioned by the commission, that
he had submitted an application for the position of full time City Manager;
although he would like to eventually retire in the midwest.
After questions by the Commission, they agreed to hire Mr. Preston for the
Interim City Manager and if he wanted to be considered for the full time
position, he would be considered as any other applicant. Mr. Preston will
be paid at the same salary rate as former City Manager Griffin was paid
and will have the use of the City vehicle.
Commissioner Rodgers moved to hire Mr. Preston as the Interim City Manager
for the same rate of pay as the existing City Manager, Commissioner Hager
seconded. Approved unanimously.
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City Clerk
Mayor
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