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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - unsigned - 1988-03-24 City Council, Special Meeting Council Chambers Redding, California March 24, 1988 7:30 A.M. The Special Meeting of the City Council was called to order by Mayor Dahl with the following Council Members present: Carter, Fulton, and Johannessen. Council Member Gard was absent. Also present were City Manager Christofferson, Assistant City Manager McMurry, Police Chief Whitmer, Police Captain Blankenship, General Services Director Masingale, Risk Manager Kirkpatrick, Budget Services Officer O'Lane, City Treasurer Linville, and City Clerk Nichols. APPOINTMENT OF NEW POLICE CHIEF (A-050-270) City Manager Christofferson stated that the selection process for the position of Police Chief is concluded. He reported that 57 applications were received, and the field was narrowed down to 11 applicants who were then subject to a comprehensive interview process. Mr. Christofferson stated that it is his intention to appoint Captain Robert Blankenship to the position of Police Chief and respectfully recommended that Council confirm the appointment. He conveyed that Captain Blankenship has an excellent background and will provide strong leadership in the Department. MOTION: Made by Council Member Carter, seconded by Council Member Johannessen, to confirm the appointment of Captain Robert Blankenship to the position of Chief of Police at the time of Police Chief Robert Whitmer's retirement March 30, 1988. The Vote: Unanimous Ayes Captain Blankenship expressed his appreciation and noted that it is a great Police Department. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at the hour of 7:49 a.m., Mayor Dahl declared the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: __________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ City Clerk 3/24/88