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Memorandum
To: Village Council
From: Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Manage I
Date: 10/06/2000
Subject: Recommendation forTemporary Employment Agreement.ZiPh Richard
Diamond
I have reviewed and discussed with Ms. Manganiello her recommendation to extend Mr.
Diamond's employment with the Vilage of Tequesta until December 29, 2000. After having
worked with Mr. Diamond this past week, I concur with Ms. Manganiello's recommendation and
I respectfully request that the Village Council consider approval of Mr. Diamond's Temporary
Employment Agreement as Special Projects Coordinator.
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Memorandum
To: Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Manager
From: Joann Manganiello, Assistant Village Manager/Village Clerk 714
Date: October 6, 2000
Subject: Temporary Employment Agreement With Richard Diamond for Special
Projects Coordinator Position;Agenda Item
The Temporary Employment Agreement with Richard Diamond for the position of Acting
Assistant Manager was to terminate at the time a new Village Manager was hired. As you know,
at the September 28, 2000, Village Council Meeting, the Village Council extended the Temporary
Employment Agreement with Richard Diamond through October 13, 2000, to enable you to
determine whether Mr. Diamond's continued assistance would be helpful during this transitional
period. The Village Council requested that you review and assess Mr. Diamond's assignments
and responsibilities and to make a recommendation to them in this regard at the October 12,
2000, Village Council Meeting.
During his tenure as Acting Assistant Manager, Mr. Diamond has been assigned many projects,
which are still ongoing, and highlighted below:
• Contract negotiations: Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and Communications Workers of
America(CWA); personnel issues/Employee Handbook revisions
• Temporary facilities for Public Safety and Department of Community Development
• South Cypress Drive streetscape and drainage improvements (NPCBID)
• Extension of water service to Tropic Vista (Martin County) - with Tom Jensen, Acting
Utilities Director
• Development regulations updates and revisions and Overlay Zoning District
• School Concurrency Agreement
• Compensation Study
• Citizens' Satisfaction Survey
As I previously noted to the Village Council, Mr. Diamond has been an invaluable assistant and a
tremendous help to the Department Heads, Village staff, and Village Council. He is extremely
qualified, well-versed, and experienced in municipal government. Mr. Diamond has a wonderful
work ethic and is willing to do anything asked of him. He is always professional and has been very
representative of the Village of Tequesta in his position as Acting Assistant Village Manager.
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October 6, 2000
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Additionally, Mr. Diamond is well-liked and has become an integral part of the day-to-day
activities of the Village.
I believe that Mr. Diamond's assistance is still very much needed and recommend that you
consider extending his tempoary employment with the Village of Tequesta. As we discussed, Mr.
Diamond could serve as a Special Projects Coordinator. Enclosed is a revised Temporary
Employment Agreement with Richard Diamond for the Position of Special Projects Coordinator.
Noted changes are as follows:
• Position and title: Special Projects Coordinator
• Duties: Those performed by a Special Projects Coordinator
• Term: October 16 -December 29, 2000
• Hourly Rate: $25.00 (formerly $32.00 per hour)
All other terms and conditions as contained in Mr. Diamond's current Temporary Employment
Agreement remain the same. Funds are available in the Village Manager's Personal Services
Salaries and Wages Account FY 1999/2000 and can be encumbered to provide for Mr. Diamond's
services in this fiscal year.
Enclosure
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RESOLUTION NO. 1 - 00/01
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A TEMPORARY
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH RICHARD
DIAMOMD FOR THE SPECIAL PROJECTS
COORDINATOR POSITION WITH FUNDS BEING
ALLOCATED FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S
PERSONAL SERVICES SALARIES AND WAGES
ACCOUNT, HAVING A FY 2000/2001 BUDGET
AMOUNT OF $209, 571, AND AUTHORIZING THE
VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
APPLICABLE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
VILLAGE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A Temporary Employment Agreement for
the Special Projects Coordinator Position,
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated by
reference as a part of this Resolution, is hereby
approved and the Village Manager of the Village of
Tequesta is authorized to execute the same on
behalf of the Village of Tequesta.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED by
Councilmember , who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember , and upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows :
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly
passed and adopted this 12th day of October,
A.D, 2000 .
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Joseph N. Capretta
ATTEST:
Joann Manganiello
Village Clerk
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EXHIBIT "A"
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
This Temporary Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made
and entered into this day of October, 2000, by and
between the Village of Tequesta ("Village") and Richard
Diamond ("Diamond") .
The Village has a temporary need for an individual to
assist the Village Manager for an interim period (October
16 through December 31, 2000) , and Diamond desires to be
temporarily employed by the Village to perform such duties
as required by the Village Manager. Accordingly, the
parties agree to Diamond' s temporary employment under the
following terms and conditions.
1 . Position and Title . Village agrees to employ
Diamond as a Special Projects Coordinator.
2 . Duties . Diamond shall perform such duties as
those performed by a Special Projects Coordinator, and
shall have such additional duties, responsibilities and
authority as may from time to time be determined by the
Village Manager.
3. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be
indefinite, and it is terminable at the will of their party
for any or no reason upon two (2) weeks written notice.
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4 . Compensation and Related Matters. During the term
of this Agreement, Diamond shall be compensated at the rate
of $25. 00 per hour. It is anticipated that Diamond shall
work 37 . 5 hours per week as scheduled by the Village
Manager. Diamond may be permitted time off without pay to
attend to other matters at the discretion of the Village
Manager.
5. Benefits and Personnel Policies . Diamond shall
receive no other compensation or benefits except as
required by state or federal law (e.g. workers'
compensation) . Diamond shall receive a copy of the
Tequesta Employee Handbook at the time of initial
employment, and he is responsible for compliance with
General Personnel Policies (pages 3-8) and Standards of
Conduct (page 30) . Except for General Personnel Policies
and Standards of Conduct, Diamond is not covered by the
Village' s Employee Handbook, including its Employee
Benefits and Grievance Procedure, and he does not have a
property right in employment.
6. Termination. Diamond' s employment hereunder may be
properly terminated by either party with or without cause
upon two (2) weeks written notice . The Village may
substitute pay in lieu of notice in the discretion of the
Village Manager.
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7 . Complete Understanding. This Agreement represents
the entire understanding between Village and Diamond
regarding the subject matter of this Agreement, and it
cannot be altered by oral agreements, statements or
representation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this
Agreement as of the date and year first above written.
Diamond
Michael Cou J . , ' llage Manager
Approved and Adopted by VILLAGE Council :
Mayor
Date
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