COLUMBUS IRON WORKS CONVENTION AND
TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE MONTHLY MEETING
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
12:00 NOON
The monthly meeting of the Columbus Iron Works Convention and Trade Center
Authority was held in the Board Room of the facility, at 12:00 noon, on
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Authority Members Present: Chairman Jed Harris, Vice Chairman Colin Martin, Ms.
Gloria Strode, Dr. Kim Peters and Ms. Lori Auten
Administrative Members Present: Mr. Larry Campbell, Executive Director, Ms.
Cindy Ware, Finance Manager and Ms. Chasity Hall, Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
At 12:10 P.M., Chairman Jed Harris called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman Jed Harris asked if all members present had received and read the
minutes from the previous meeting. With no corrections or additions to be
made, Ms. Lori Auten made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 26,
2012 meeting as written. Vice Chairman Colin Martin seconded the motion and it
was unanimously carried by all members present.
NEW BUSINESS
A. ? PERCENT MID-YEAR SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EQUAL THAT
APPROVED AND GIVEN TO CITY EMPLOYEES BY COUNCIL Larry reported to the
Authority that Council had approved a ? percent mid-year salary adjustment for
all city employees. Larry continues that because he did not fall under general
government or public safety he would need the Authority?s approval to receive
the same ? percent salary increase. After a brief discussion, Dr. Kim Peters
made the motion to grant Larry the ? percent pay increase. Ms. Gloria Strode
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried by all members.
OLD BUSINESS
ESTABLISH HIRING PROCEDURE FOR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As requested at the last meeting, Larry provided the Authority members with the
most current job description for the Executive Director position. Larry was
also asked to provide the hiring pay range for that position. Larry stated that
since he was not included on the city?s pay scale the information was not
readily available, however he had obtained the pay range for comparable
positions within the city. Larry added that a salary study was included in the
updated proposal from the Cunningham Center, as well as changing the final
candidate selection from 15 to 10 with the final 5 being given the Hogan
Assessment.
Vice Chairman Colin Martin reported that he had spoken with Michael
Silverstein, a local headhunter. Colin stated that although Mr. Silverstein did
not give a formal proposal or quote, he did indicate that he usually serviced
larger corporations and that the fee would be costly.
Ms. Gloria Strode passed out a grading sheet to be used during the Authority?s
selection process of the headhunting firm. Ms. Strode also asked that the
company chosen perform background checks and certification verification on the
final candidates for hire.
After going over the grading sheet supplied by Gloria Strode, there was an
in-depth discussion regarding the options available for assistance in hiring
the new Executive Director of the Trade Center.
Dr. Kim Peters made the motion to accept the proposal and proceed with the
Cunningham Center for Leadership Development contingent upon written
confirmation to include the background check and certification verification of
final candidates for an inclusive cost of ten thousand dollars. Ms. Lori Auten
seconded the motion and it was unanimously carried by all members.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 1:05 P.M., the Authority members entered into executive session. Members
exited executive session at 1:23 P.M. Chairman Harris stated that one vote was
taken during this session. The Authority members discussed and voted
unanimously for the Trade Center to underwrite the final cost, after any
donations, of Larry?s retirement reception.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items of business to discuss, Chairman Jed Harris adjourned the
meeting at 1:30 p.m. The next regular meeting, which is held the fourth
Thursday of the month, will be held Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 12:00 noon.
in the Board Room of the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center.
Jed Harris, Chairman Larry Campbell,
Executive Director
Trade Center Authority Columbus, GA Convention
and Trade Center
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