Although negotiations are still in the initial stages, it looks like the Beach has their man."/>
Although negotiations are still in the initial stages, it looks like the Beach has their man."/>
Although negotiations are still in the initial stages, it looks like the Beach has their man." />
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Phase 1 of negotiations: Stewart may be right man for Beach interim manager job

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After a long day of one-on-one interviews in the morning, checking out the town in the afternoon, a public interview in the evening and a notification that he was the top selection for the Fort Myers Beach interim town manager job soon after, former Cape Coral Manager Terry Stewart was invited to FMB Councilman and Chief Negotiator Tom Babcock’s home for what was called “Phase 1” of a negotiation process. Phase 1 ended at 1 a.m., according to officials.

Although negotiations are still in the initial stages, it looks like the Beach has their man.

“They managed to complete what Tom referred to as Phase 1 which is just the basic details of the contract,” said FMB Town Clerk Michelle Mayher. “They conferred with (Town Attorney) Anne Dalton and (Director of Finance) Evelyn Wicks. They put together an employee agreement, and are expected to re-read it today with rested eyes. The next step will be to fill in some of the more intimate details.”

The results of the details may not be known until after the weekend. Check this site on Monday for more information. A complete story of the public interview and negotiation process will also appear in The Beach Observer on Wednesday.