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Chairman Ayles asked if anyone had any questions before the Chairman.asks.for a motion.
D.Wesley Slate,Jr asked the Chairman on the Executive Session business the rule on the minutes is
that once the matter is resolve the minutes become public record so in other words you can share with
the rest of the board. Chairman Ayles stated they would get advisement on that issue. The Chairman's
personal thinking that if he were to apply for a job in another community even if I didn't get the job I
wouldn't want my boss to know that I interviewed for that job. Keep in mind that the whole board will
have the opportunity to interview and ask questions and make our own judgments on the candidates.
Carol Augulewicz asked if there is an expectation that the candidates would come before the board
individually and Chairman Ayles stated yes. Chairman Ayles stated that.there is_a structure to these that
he wasn't aware ofthat the Legal Department filled him in on and part of the process has to involve a,
public meeting interview for the final candidates.
On a motion made by D.Wesley Slate, Jr. and seconded by Carol Augulewicz to increase the salary
range to $14.0,000 and post for a minimum of two weeks. On a. Roll Call Vote: Bryant Ayles—Yes,
Kevin Smith—Yes, Carol Augulewicz—Yes and D.Wesley Slate,Jr. -Yes. Vote 4 to 0 in favor,
Chairman Ayles stated that there was one other pieces related to the hiring process and that is because
we are now in a place were we might be delayed for a couple of weeks. We are likely going to need to
ask the administrator to help out a little bit post retirement. The Chairman would like the board to
consider the compensation rate for the administrator when she does that to be in line with the
compensation rate that.the board is posting for the new position. One she would be helping us out
tremendously and she is not obligated to do it and,so f think it is fair to compensate.her at that$140,000
level on,an hourly basis until.we_can get this thing wrapped up.
On .a motion made by D.Wesley Slate, Jr and seconded by.Kevin Smith,to pay the administrator an
hourly rate based on$140,000, Kevin asked if there was a time frame on this until the position is filled,
as required until thq position is filled and obviously if she is willing to do it.to and.Chairman Ayles
stated he will discuss it with the administrator, as he has had some conversation already with her about
it, and.Carol expressed concern regarding office coverage with only one person in the office and
Chairman Ayles stated.that we have a meeting coming'up and this topic will be placed on the agenda
and we can have a thorough conversation at that time. On a Roll Call Vote: Bryant.Ayles—Yes, Kevin
Smith—Yes, Carol Augulewicz—Yes and D.Wesley Slate.Jr. -Yes. Vote 4 to 0 in favor.
A motion was made by D. Wesley Slate, Jr.and seconded by Kevin Smith to adjourn the meeting at
2:30 p.m. On a roll call vote; Bryant Ayles—Yes, Kevin Smith-Yes,Carol Augulewicz,—Yes,D.
Wesley Slate,Jr.-Yes. Vote 4 to 0 in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Wells,
Administrator
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Carol Augulewicz, officio Brya vies,Appointed, Chairman
D.�+V ley Slate,J ecied Member Adam Tra�vinski, Fifth Member
Kevin Smith,Elected Member