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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_Special Meeting_09/01/2009MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 1, 2009 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Watkins at 8:32 a.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk McWilliams. Present were: Mayor Pat Watkins, Vice-Mayor Tom Paterno, Council Member Humpage, Council Member Vince Arena, and Council Member Turnquest. Also in attendance were: Village Manager Michael R. Couzzo Jr., and Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Vice- Mayor Paterno; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 7. Discussion and Approval of Pertormance Recognition Compensation (PRC) for Village Manager • Council Member Arena suggested savings bonds. • Council Member Humpage extensively reviewed the PRC history; reviewed past justifications and compared to the current year; suggested the $500 vehicle allowance be reviewed and increased to cut down on travel costs; and discussed the past tax issues. • Council commented on performance and ways the Manager had saved the Village money such as water bond savings, auditor negotiations, lease of the Tequesta Drive property for a park, fighting for stimulus funds; positive relationship with employees, Public Works Director, Station 11 Fire Rescue, and his creativity. • Vice-Mayor Paterno stated Mr. Couzzo had progressed to what he wanted to see -has blossomed. He agreed with providing a PRC and mentioned the above items were part of the job; he voiced concern with providing a PRC while cutting costs. • Council agreed to hold future PRC consideration discussions at a Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting in August. Acknowledged this has been a team effort by the Manager, Council and staff. • Comments were made on factoring in the economy, MOTION: Council Member Arena moved approval of a Pen`ormance Recognition Compensation of 15% of base salary; seconded by Council Member Humpage; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 7. Any Other Business Council Member Arena commented on problems with Oak trees and boats not being to move past the trees which in turn ties up traffic. He also suggested the Royal Palms be trimmed every June or July. Minutes -Special Council Meeting - 9/1/09 Page 2 Vice-Mayor Paterno handed out information on "Defined Contribution Plan." He commented on the future need to make additional budget cuts such as the Harvest Festival and personnel costs and save where possible. Mayor Watkins commented the residents liked the Harvest Festival and suggested receiving input from the residents through a Town Hall Meeting or survey on future budget cuts, parks and recreation activities and millage increases. Vice-Mayor Paterno stated he opposed sick leave payouts. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Council Member Humpage moved to adjourn; seconded by Vice-Mayor Paterno; the motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 10.32 a. m. Respectfully submitted, ~,~ m om,.. Lori McWilliams, CMC Village Clerk