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Home My WebLink About1989 clippings related to Village Manager Dennis KellyAee.#ds' 9.09V North Palm -mana ter hopefuls down to 3 NORTH PALM BEACH — The Village Colin i e m g eil�i�s narrowed the list of village manager candidates to three. The three finalists, selected from 84 applicants, have been interviewed in the last two weeks. They are Dennis Kell mana e of DeLand in Central Florida and former manager of Long g r t on Florida's west coast; Robert Barcinski assistantLongboat Key Delray Beach, and Curtis Shook ma city manager of manager of Charlestown, R.I. Village Manager Ray Howland, 59, plans to leave the 47 700- - year yob Feb. 25. Howland, village manager for $ a g g nine years, has said he is retiring because of ill health. The council might hire a new village manager at its meeting tonight. Mayor Craig Mundt said the selection of a new has manager as been placed on the agenda, but he is uncertain whether members are ready to make a decision to interview council or want additional candidates. The three finalists were interviewed separately b each member. The council members have not had a chance council cll ance since the interviews to discuss their preferences, Mundt said. He said it would be advantageous if the new manager h experience in Florida, but the goal is to find the best e g had job, person for the Ex -Deland By NORV R®GGEN Palm Beach Post Staff Writer manager picl�ed tol Arun which has a population of about rien NORTH PALM BEACH — Den- nis Kelly, former city manager of DeLand, has been selected unani- mously by the Village Council as village manager. If he agrees to contract terms, Kelly, now a city management con- sultant, will replace Ray Howland, who is retiring Feb. 22. Councilmen Thursday night ap- pointed Mayor Craig Mundt to en- ter. negotiations with Kelly for the job. Howland's salary is $47,700, but Kelly has requested a starting salary of $53,000. Kelly, 42, who holds degrees from Florida State and the Univer- sity of West Florida, said Friday he is interested in the job and is confi- dent he will be able to reach agree- ment on a contract with the village, 13,000. "I saw a lot of good, positive signs when I was there," he said. "They appear be the kind of people you can communicate with. I was impressed with the council's sin- cere interest in the quality of life there." Councilman Jerry Gardner, who made the motion to hire Kelly, said all three of the final candi- dates were outstanding. The others were Robert Barcinski, assistant city manager of Delray Beach, and Curtis Shook, manager of Charles- town, R.I. "Kelly was by far the most qualified," Gardner said. "He has a good grasp of what it takes to run a small village." Mundt said he would have pre- ferred someone who also had expe- North Palm ce in managing golf courses. He said Barcinski was the only candidate with that background, but Mundt voted with the other .four councilmen to make Kelly the top choice. The North Palm Beach Country Club, a village -owned golf course and recreation complex, comes un- der the village manager's responsi- bilities and will be closed for six months starting April 1 for renova- tion. The $1.2 million facelift has been opposed by some golfers. Besides DeLand, Kelly also has served as city manager of three other Florida communities — Longboat Key, St. Cloud and Blountstown. He is a major in the U.S. Army Reserve. "I hope I can co,-ne in, listen and provide a fresh look," Kelly said. "My element is working.busi- nesslike environment." IC LIBRARy ExwDeLand manaaer Picked, to n 1L. I By NORV ROGGEN Palm Beach Post staff Writer I NORTH PALM BEACH — Den- nis Kelly, former city manager of Deland, has been selected -unani- mously by the Village Council as village manager. If he agrees to contract terms Kelly, now a city management con-' sultant, will replace Ray I -lowland, who is retiring Feb. 22. Councilmen Thursday night ap- pointed Mayor Craig Mundt to en- ter negotiations with Kelly for the job. Howland's salary is $47,700' but Kelly has requested a starting salary of $53,000. Kelly, 42, who holds degrees from Florida State and the Univer- sity of West Florida, said Friday he is interested in the job and is confi- dent he will be able to reach agree- ment on a contract with the village, which has a population of about .139000. `41 saw a lot of good, positive signs when I was there," he said. "They appear be the kind of people you can communicate with. I was impressed with the council's sin- cere interest in the quality of life there." Councilman Jerry Gardner, who made the motion to hire Kelly, said all three of the final candi- dates were outstanding. The others were Robert Barcinski, assistant city manager of Delray Beach, and Curtis Shook, manager of Charles- town, R.I. "Kelly was by far the most qualified," Gardner said. "He has a good grasp of what it takes to run a small. village." Mundt said he would have pre- ferred someone who also had expe- NO TH PALM C UNCILj North Palm Beac ,�Amh to iiegoti*ate wl*t 197 iteland consultant- 1 0 for ma ager s job �1 I -___ L, 1 T> By Daphne Nikolopoulos '1I 1<P1 The North Palm Beach village council decided Thursday to negotiate with Dennis Kelly for the Position of village manager, which will be vacated by Ray Howland February 25. Kelly, a consultant from Deland, was one of the three final applicants interviewed for the position. Councilman Jerry Gardner made a motion to hire Dennis Kelly, saying he's "by far the most qualified" applicant, as well as a Florida resident. The council generally agreed that Kelly came across well in his individual interviews with each council member. However, Mayor Craig Mundt believed Robert Barcinski, assistant manager of Delray' Beach, would be the best man for the job. Mundt said Barcinski has a more solid record, brings Palm Beach County experience, and, very important to the village, has golf course experience. Mundt added Barcinski could come on board very quickly, whereas Kelly couldn't come on until March 15. Mundt criticized Kelly for leaving several jobs after being there only a short time. Mundt said Kelly quit three jobs without having another job lined up. "I'd like to see people who have a track record and stick with it," the mayor said. Manny Grinn, who is running for the North Palm council March 14, suggested the council hold off on hiring anyone until after the election. The council then voted unanimously to negotiate with Kelly, and agree on a package of salary and benefits. Among others, Kelly has asked for a $53,000 annual salary, 8 percent pension, and 6 months severance pay. rience in managing golf courses. He said Barcinski was the only candidate with that background, but Mundt voted with the other four councilmen to make Kelly the top choice. The North Palm Beach Country Club, a village -owned golf course and recreation complex, comes un- der the village manager's responsi- bilities and will be closed for six months starting April I for renova- tion. The $1.2 million facelift has been opposed by some golfers. Besides Deland, Kelly also has served as city manager of three other Florida communities — Longboat Key, St. Cloud and Blountstown. He is a major in the U.S. Army Reserve. "I hope I can come in, listen and provide a fresh look," Kelly said. 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