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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 19_08/11/2011 , �,, VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL FORM 1. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING: Meeting Date: Meeting Type: Regular Ordinance #: �lick her� t� �r�ter �ext. 8/11/11 Consent Agenda: No Resolution #: 18-11 Originating Department: Mayor 2. AGENDA ITEM TITLE: (Wording form the SUBJECT line of your staff report) Discussion and Approval of Performance Recognition Compensation (PRC) for Village Manager Resolution 18-11, Approving a One Time Performance Based Recognition Compensation Amount for the Village Manager for Fiscal Year 10/11 in Accordance with Section 4 of the Second Employment Agreement Between the Village Manager and the Village of Tequesta Dated August 5, 2010 - Mayor Tom Patemo 3. BUDGET / FINANCIAL IMPACT: Account #: 001-110-512.150 Re4. Sa/. — Amount of this item: To Be Determined by Council Performance Ad�ustment. Current Budgeted Amount Available: Amount Remaining after item: ��€ck h�r� t� ��t�r ��xt. �li�k: ►��r� �� e�t�r �e�t. Budget Transfer Required: �h���� �n Appropriate Fund Balance: Chc��se an it�m. i��r�t. 4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF MAJOR ISSUES: (This is a snap shot description of the agenda item) Discussion and Approval of Performance Recognition Compensation (PRC) for Village Manager Resolution 18-11, Approving a One Time PerFormance Based Recognition Compensation Amount for the Village Manager for Fiscal Year 10/11 in Accordance with Section 4 of the Second Employment Agreement Befinreen the Village Manager and the Village of Tequesta Dated August 5, 2010 Items Attached: • Current Agreement • 2010 Resolution outlining PRC received for FY 09/10 • 2010 minutes 5. APPROVALS: Bep�t-Hee�d: ��� ��Cp...e Finance Director: Reviewed for Financial Su�ciency � No Financial Impact Attorney: (for legal su�ciency) Yes ❑ No ❑ Village Manager: • SUBMIT FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION: • APPROVEITEM: ❑ • DENY ITEM: ❑ RESOLUTION NO. 18-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A ONE TIME PERFORMANCE BASED RECOGNITION COMPEfdSAT10N IN THE AMOUNT OF FOR THE VILLAGE MANAGER FOR FISCAL YEAR 10/11 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4. OF THE SECOND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE MANAGER AND THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DATED AUGUST 5, 2010; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta has entered into an Employment Agreement with its Village Manager, Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. which has been amended from time to time with the latest Agreement being approved dated August 5, 2010 (the "Agreement"); and WHEREAS, said Agreement provides for additional compensation for the Village Manager based on the past year's perFormance and is known as "Performance Recognition Compensationfl ("PRC") according to Section 4 of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the PRC is solely at the option of the Village Council to be based on performance; and WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta has carefully reviewed the Village Manager's perFormance for the past year and hereby finds the PRC is in order due, among other things, to the Manager's ; and WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta believes that the above-stated accomplishments along with a myriad of other examples of resourceful cost saving measures warrant the award of the PRC and that such an award is in the best interests of the citizens of the Village of Tequesta in order to maintain quality management and ensure stability in the Village. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 The PRC as provided for Section 4 of the Village Manager's contract is hereby authorized in the amount of ($�) gross (Manager to pay taxes). Section 2 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. 1 SECOND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MICHAEL R COUZZO, JR. AND THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA This Second Employment Agreement, is made and entered into this S day of August 2010, at which time action was taken by the Village Council, by and between the Village of Tequesta, Florida, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called the "Village", and Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., an individual, both of whom understand as follows: WI�REAS, the Village desires to continue to employ the services of Michaei R. Couzzo, Jr., as Village Manager of the Village of Tequesta, as provided by appropriate Charter, statute and ordinance sections; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Village Council to provide certain benefits and established continued conditions of employment; and WHEREAS, the Village seeks to provide inducement for Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. to remain in such employment and make possible full work productivity by assuring Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.'s morale and peace of mind with respect to future security; to act as a deterrent against malfeasance or dishonesty for personal gain on the part of Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.; and to provide a just means for terminating Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.'s services at such time as he may be unable to fully discharge lus duties or when the Village may desire to otherwise terminate his employment; and WHEREAS, Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. desires to accept continued employment as the Village Manager of the Village of Tequesta. NUW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows: SECTION 1. DUTIES The Village hereby agrees to cflntinue its employment of Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. as Village Manager of the Village to perform the functions and duties specified in the Village Charter, state statutes and ordinances and to perform such other legally permissible and pro�r duties and functions as the Village Council sha11 from time to time assign. SECTION 2. TERM A. The First Employment Agreement was entered into by the parties on October 1, 2000 and was to extend until the regular Village Council meeting subsequent to the da.te of the annual March, 2004 election, which was held on March 9, 2004. Such agreement was amended prior to the end of that term and the amended agreement was effective November 13, 2002 for a five year period of time, or until November 13, 2007. Such amended agreement was automatically renewed for another five (5) year term upon the same terms and conditions to run 1 until November 13, 2012 in accordance with the language set forth in the amended agreement. The parties now desire to extend the term of employment and desire to enter into a"Second Employment Agreement" which sets forth the complete and updated terms and conditions of employment. The term of employment is hereby extended to December 31, 2018. Any amendments or changes to this Agreement shall, be in writing and executed by both parties. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of the Village Council to terminate the services of Michael R Couzzo, Jr_ at the will of the Village Council, without cause, at any time, subject oniy to the provisions set forth in Section 3 of this Second Emplayment Agreement. B. Nothing in this Second Employment Agreement sha11 prevent, limit or otherwise interfere with the right of Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. to resign at any time from his position with the Village, subject to the provisions set forth in Se�tion 3 of this Second Employment Agreement. C. Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. agrees to remain in the exclusive employ of the Village and shall not become emplayed by any other employer unless resignation or termination is effected as hereinafter provided. The prohibition against outside employment sha11 not be construed to include occasional teaching, writing or consulting performed on Michael R. Couzzo, Jr's time off. However, in no event shall Michael R Couzzo, Jr.'s outside employment interfere with or otherwise hinder the performance of his duties as Village Manager or reflect poorly upon the name or reputation of the Village. SECTION 3. TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PAY A. In the event Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. is terminated by the Village Council before expiration of the aforesaid term of employment and during such time that Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. is willing and able to perform the duties of Village Manager, then and in that event, the Village agrees to pay Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. a lump sum cash payment equal to six (6} months aggregate salary ("Severance Payment"), with an additional one (1) month salary for each additional year he has been employed since his initial ernployment (on October 1, 2000) and shall continue Michael R Couzzo, Jr_'s other benefits (insurance covera.ge as set forth in Section 8, until Michael R Couzzo, Jr. is re-employed and covered by another health insurance policy) provided hereunder for the six-month period immediately following termina.tion. In the event Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. is re-employed during the six-month period immediately following termination, the Village's obligation to continue benefits shall cease. Re-employment, however, will not afFect Michael R Couzzo, Jr.'s entitlement to the Severance Payment. B. In the event, however, that Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. is temunated for reasons relating to moral turpitude, malfeasance or dereliction of duty, then, in that event, the Village sha11 have no obligation to make the Severance Payment or continue health insurance benefits subsequent to termination_ The Severance Payment along with accrued vacation, sick leave and other accrued benefits referenced in this Second Employment Agreement shall serve as liquidated damages and shall serve in the place and stead of, and as the sole and exclusive remedy for, any claim Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. may have against the Village, its officers or representatives, directly or indirectly relating to his termination. 2 C. In the event the Village refuses, following written notice, to comply with any of the pmvisions benefiting Michael R. Couzzo, Jr, herein, or Micha.el R. Cou�.zo, Jr. resigns following a suggestion, whether formal or informal, made by a majority of the Village Council in official session that he resign, then and in that event, Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. may at lvs option be deemed to be"terminated" as of the date of such refusal to comply or resignation, within the meaning and context of this severance provision. D. In the event Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. voluntarily resigns lus position with the Village before expiration of the term of this Second Employment Agreement, then Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. sha11 give the Village six (6) months advance written notice and shall relinquish any and all rights to the severance benefits provided under this section. Failure to provide the requisite six (6) montbs prior written notice shall result in the forfeiture af payment for of all sick leave accrued by Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. and there shall be no payment whatsoever due for such accrued sick leave. SECTION 4. SALARY A. Micha.el R Couzzq Jr.'s annual salary as of Angust 5, 2010, is $150, 838.00. Micha.el R. Couzzo, Jr.'s annual base salary shall be paid to Micha.el R. Couzzo, Jr. in equal installments at the same time other employees of the Village are paid. Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.'s salary sha11 be increased four percent (4%) each year until the term of this Second Employment Agreement expires. B. The Village Council sha11 review Michael R. Couzzo, Jr,'s performance annually, at least thirty (30) days prior to October 1 of each fiscal year, and decide if additional Performance Recognition Compensation ("PRC") is appropriate. Michael R Couzzo, Jr. shall receive cost of living increases as authorized by the Village Council and such adjustments shall be included in his annual base satary. The granting of any additional salary increases based on Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.'s performance evaluation is left exclusively to the discretion of the Village Council. If the Village grants Michael R Couzzo, Jr. PRC, then any amount specified by resolution sha11 be determined before tax. T�es and ather payroll deductions shall be deducted from said amount, as with normal staff compensation, before payment to Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. SECTION 5. VACATION Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. sha11 accumulate fout (4) weeks of vacation annually on October 1 of each fiscal yeaz. Any leave taken by Michael R. Couzzo, Jr_ in excess of eighty (80) consecu#ive hours shall require prior approval of the Village Council. SECTION 6. AUTOMOBILE Because employment requires twenty-four (24) hour availability of a vehicle, the Village sha11 provide an automobile aliowance to Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. in the amount of $500.00 per month for use of Micha.el R. Couzzo, Jr.'s personal vehicle. This figure may be reviewed by the Village Council periodically and adjusted according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Southeast 3 Regional Of�'ice Consumer Price Index. In addition to the above, Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. sha11 be compensated at the standard rate approved by the Village Council for official velucle usage for employer related trips required of the Village Manager outside Palm Beach/Martin County areas. Said mileage shall be computed from the outermost limits of the Palm Beach/Martin County azeas to the final destination point SECTION 7. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Village agrees to provide Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. the usual and necessary funding applicable for travel and subsistence necessary for Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.'s professional development and for the guod of the Village. The Village agrees to pay the membership dues of the international City Managers Association, the Florida County and Ciry Managers Association, and the Palm Beach County City Managers Association. The Village specifically agrees to budget and to pay for the tra.vel and subsistence relating to conferences relating to municipal government management that would be in the best interest of Michael R Couzzo, Jr. and the Village, pursuant to the applicable travel policies of the Village, if any. Absent any Village travel policy relative to same, such travel and subsistence shall be reasonable as determined by the Village. SECTION 8. INSURANCE T'he Village agrees to provide hospitalization, life, major medical and other related Insurance for Michael R Couzzo, Jr, and make available such coverage for his dependents and to pay the premiums ther�n in a man.ner comparable to that which is provided for all other Village employees. SECTION 9. JOB RELATED EXPENSES The Village recognizes that certain expenses of a non-personal and job related nature, such as use of Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.'s personal cellular phone, long distance calis and faxes from home, on-line computer time for computer located at home, soflwaze, attendance at local government meetings, job related publications, and meals, etc. are necessarily incurred by Michael R Couzzo, Jr., in accordance with his employment as Village Manager. T'herefore, Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. sha11 receive a general expense allowance of $200.00 per month, payable on the first day of each month, during his term of employment to cover these and similar expenses. Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. shall not be entitled to reimbursement for any expenses incurred over and above the $200A0 allowed as an expense allowance. Entitlement to this general expense allowance shall cease u�n Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.'s resignation or termination, SECTION 10. RETIREMENT A. The Village agrees to execute all necessazy agreements pmvided by the International City Management Association-Retirement Corporation (ICMA RC) for Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.'s cantinued participation in said ICMA-RC Retirement plan. In addition to the base salary and other benefits paid by the Village to Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. as described in Section 3 of this Agreement, the Village agrees to pay an amount equal to twelve percent (12%) of 4 Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.'s annual base salary Into the 1CMA-RC on Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.'s behalf, in equal pmportionate amounts each pay period and to transfer ownership to Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. upon Michael R. Cou�zo, Jr.'s resignation or termination of employment. Notwithstanding this provision, the maximum contribution to be pa.id by the Village under this section shall not exceed the maximum allowed by law. B. The Village sha11 also make contributions on behalf of Michael R Couzzo, Jr. to the retirement plan in effect for a11 Village employees at the same levels applicable to general administrative employees and agrees to transfer ownership of same to Michael R Couzzo, Jr. upan resignation or termination of employment. SECTION 11. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT A. The Village Council shall fix such other terms and condiNons of employment as it may determine from time to time relating to the performance of Michael R. Couao, Jr. provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisions of this Second Employment Agreement, the Charter or any other applicable law. B. Except as specifically provided herein, Michael R. Couzzo, Jr_ shall be subject to all provisions of the Village Charter and Code, as well as regulations and rules of the Village relating to sick leave, redrement and pension system contributions, holida.ys, and other fringe benefits and working conditions as they now exist or hereafter may be amended. C. The Village shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of Michael R Couzzo, Jr. under any ordinance. D. If any provision or any portion thereof contained in this Second Employment Agreement Is held to be unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this agreement or portion thereof shall be deemed severable and shall not be affected and shall remain in full force and effect SECTION 12. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. shall not, without the express prior written approval of the Village Council, individually, or as a partner, joint venture, officer, shareholder or any other similar position of any kind or nature whatsoever, invest or participate in any business venture which conducts or intends to conduct business within the corporate limits of the Village, except for stock awnership in any company, the ca.pital stock of which is publicly held and regularly traded. Except for purchase of a personal residence, Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. shall not own or invest in any real property within the corporate limits of the Village, without prior notification to and advance written approval by the Village Council, which approval may be withheld by the Village Council in Its sole discretion. Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. is precluded from engaging in any conduct which creates an actual or perceived conflict of In#erest under applicable federal, state or local law. 5 SECTION 13. MISCELLANEOUS PRQVISIONS A. This Second Employment Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding issues relating to Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.'s employment with the Village, and supersedes any prior agreement or undersfanding, whether verbal or written, which may have existed between the parties. This Second Employment Agreement may not be amended except in writing and with the express approval of both parties. B. In the event it shauld becorne necessary for either party to initiate adversarial proceedings ta enforce the terms of this Second Employment Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees incurred in such effarts. Venue for any such proceeding shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in Patm Beach County. C. Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. acknowledges that he has been afforded the opportunity and encouraged to obtain fhe representation of legal counsel in connection with the drafting and execution of this Second Employment Agreement. As such, no provisian of this Second Employment Agreement shall be construed in favor of or against either party by virtue of d�raftsmanship. D. IN WITNESS VVHEREOF, the Village of Tequesta has caused this Second Employment Agreement to be signed and executed on its behalf by the Mayor and duly attested by its Vil�age Clerk, and Miehael R, Couzzo, Jr. has signed and executed this Second Employment Agreement, both in duplicate, the day and year first above written. V illage of Tequesta , By: ���� ;�✓�-�-`�-•`�� BY� Pat Watkins, Mayor Michael . Jr. � ��- � . ATTEST: ATTEST: �,.�y , � _ � - � ' Bv: ;.�"� � � �'�,_�� ��,-,�..,�`L"���- � $ .J l �' � � }� � Lori McWil ��� i .. Lori McWilliams, MMC �� �r��_ ..i3a Village C � •gaT�'' .,, `'.- Vitlage Cierk ��`'=� _�Qa � ��•..Q, _:'�Q�.•���TF�-T9�`''-.,, �� ,�Q� '� � _'�c,:�:� ' '. =¢:° o`�� :�r_ ' c�,:�, Q � _,,� ���� ,,,� o; ���� ��C''�oQ� �: e= , .���... �� �;�, .,, • .,. � ;-''•. �C� '` O. .,, •�'�.ti'� �.A l�ti�v.. ` �7'ATE ' `"=., �i1IJ�Qk ,: �`''����,����,�,��x.�•�`'�� f., ` .� ''�i,SrATE o° ��t����„���►tir�`` 6 RESOLUTION NO. 22-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCiL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A ONE TIME PERFORMANCE BASED RECOGNITITION COMPENSATION AMOUNT FOR THE VILLAGE MANAGER FOR FISCAL YEAR 09/10 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4. OF THE AMENDED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE MANAGER AND THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DATEO DECEMBER 14, 2006; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta has entered into an Employment Agreement with its Viflage Manager, Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. which has been amended from time to time with the tatest amended Agreement being dated December 14, 2006 (the "Agreement"); and WHEREAS, said Agreement provides for additional compensation for the Village Manager based on the past year's perFormance and is known as "Performance Rec�gnition Compensation" {"PRC") according to Section 4 of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the PRC is solely at the option of the Village Council to be bas� on perFormanoe; and WHEREAS, the Village Council of the �Ilage of Tequesta has carefully reviewed the Village Manager's perFormance for the past year and hereby finds the PRC is in order due, among other things, to the Manager's tireless efforts in working on the Tequesta Bridge Project to ensure its completion in a timely manner, successful negotiations with the various Village bargaining units, and saving the Village a significant amount of money in the renewals of numerous contracts; and WHEREAS, the Vil[age Council of the Village of Tequesta beiieves that the above-stated accomplishments along with a myriad of other examples of resourcefuf cost saving measu�es warrant the award of the PRC and that such an award is in the best interests of the citizens af the Village of Tequesta in order to maintain quality management and ensure stability in the �Ilage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORiDA, AS FOLL�WS: 1 Section 1 The PRC as provided for Section 4 of the �Ilage Manager's contract is hereby authorized in the amount of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000.00) gross (Manager to pay taxes). Seciaon 2 This Resolution shal! become effective immediatety upon passage. 2 The fa�egoing Resoiution was offered by Vice-Mayor Paterno who moved its adoption. The mation was seconded by Council Member Humpage and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: For Adoption Against Adoption Nlayor Pat Watkins X Vice-Mayor Tom Paterno X Council Member Vince Arena X Council Member Jim Humpage X Council Member Calvin Turnquest X The Mayor thereupvn declared the Resotution duly passed and adopted this 5 day Qf August, 201 �3, MRYOR OF TEQUESTA �f , � �� ; Pa# Watkins ATTEST: `�,L .xa� oRAT� T � �i,. � Q •. -. �.,,.;' , � � : �., Q •. : _e� .� �<�-���. � �� ,� �-�,t_; ��-i-�`'�'"�- _ �? � �� 0���� ; o = Lori McWiltiams, MMG ;7•. ���0�� � �c�; Village Clerk '�,,, � '�• . �,!�''�`;�`� ��'''���,TAT E �,�4*,`� Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 8/5/10 Page 9 landscaping bid process and approval for the bridge would need to be accelerated if the landscaping were to be completed by the opening, so a speciat Council meeting would need to be called, autMority given to the Manager and Attomey to handle the process, or delay to the September Council meeting. MOTION: Council Member Arena made a motion to give authority to the Village Manager and Village Attorney to handle the bid process and awarding /andscaping. Motion was seconded by Council Member Humpage, and carried try unanimous 5-0 vote. ANY OTHER MATTERS Council Member Tumquest advised he was considering asking the YMCA if they would be interested in having a facility in Tequesta to benefit residents and expand the recreation department. He would continue to work on this and bring back to Council if it seemed feasible. Council Member Arena reported on the `Tequesta Says Thank You" program and asked for $400 from his discretionary fund to finish the project. Mayor Watkins suggested paying a$500 bonus to Sheltra workers to get the bridge done by August 16 if it could be done legally. MOTION: Council Member Humpage made a motion to offer Sheltra workers $500 each to finish ihe bridge in phase 1 and 2, if legally allowed. Counci! Member Tumquest seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous vote. 19. Discussion and approval of Performance Recognition compensation (PRC) � for Villa� Manager A. Council Approval of First Ad�ndum to Amended Employment agreement with Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. Extending the Terms and Conditions During discussion, Vice Mayor Paterno expressed his desire to see the employment rewritten into a new contract. He also would like more commitment from Mr. Couzzo. Mr. Couzzo responded he had no intention of leaving, but would voluntarily forteit any accrued sick leave if he did not give six months notice, barring health concerns. The length of time to extend the contract was discussed. Vice Mayor Paterno stated he could not vote for more than a five-year extension. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 8/5/10 Page 10 MOTION Counci! Member Turnquest made a motion to extend Village Manager Couzzo's employment contract to 1?J3�/2018, to include a provision that in the event he did not give six months notice he would forfeit any payout of accrued sick /eave, and to write a who/e new contract that would be Second Emp/oyment Contract Amended Contract. Motion was seconded by Council Member Humpage and carried by 4-1 vote, with Vice Mayor Paterno dissenfing. B. Resolution 22-10. Approving a One Time Performance Based Recognition Compensation Amount for the Villege Mana�r for Fiscal Year 09/10 in Accordance with Section 4 of tl� Amended Employmerrt Agreemerrt between the Villa� Mane� and the Village of Tequesta Dated December 14, 2006 Village Attorney White read Resolution 22-10 by title only. Mayor Watkins felt the Village Manager should be rewarded with a compensation bonus because of the good job he had done for the past ten years, his creativity in solving problems and devotion to the bridge project which had saved the Village a lot of money, and commented this had been his bes# year. Council Member Tumquest stated his agreement with the job we11 done but felt it would be inappropriate to single him out for a bonus since other employees were not getting increases. Council Member Arena favored a$15,000 bonus. Council Member Humpage noted the Manager had given up $6,000 by not taking his 4% raise, and suggested a middle ground. Council Member Turnquest suggested an aftemative of adding into the budget personal training. Mayor Watkins felt it should be in the form of a PRC. (Public Comment) Marcia Nielson, 94 Beechwood Trail, expressed her opinion the Village Manager shouid be given a lower amount so as not to create a negative perception with lower end emptoyees, and suggested $10,000. Frank D'Ambra, 23 Leeward Circle, suggested fot future consideration to manage the bonus by setting objectives to be achieved, and for this year take into consideration all the circumstances and not over or under reward. Dottie Campbell, 30 Eastwinds Circle, expressed her opinion that a bonus would not only impact other employees but residents of the Vilfage; he had done his job well but so had everyone else. Minu#es — Regufar Council Meeting 8/5/10 Page 11 Council Member Arena cammented this bonus was for past performa�ce, when aH employees had received raises. A poll of the Council indicated Council Member Turnquest favored zero bonus, Council Member Humpage favored $10,000, Council Member Arena tavored 15°l0, Vice Mayor Patemo favored $12,000, and Mayor Watkins favored $12,000. MQTION: Vice Mayor Paterno made a motion �o award a one time performance 6�sed recognition cvmpensation amount for the Village Manager for Fiscaf Year 09/10 of $12,000 gross. Council Member Humpage seconded the rr�orion, which carried by 4- l vote, with Council Member Tumquest dissenting. ADJOURNMENT: Councit Member Humpage moved to adjourn the meeti�g,R seconded by Council Member Arena. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 5-0, therefore the meeting was adjourned at 12:08 a.m. Respectful4y submitted, _ x _i. � � ;`,,. w% Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk Note: These summary minu#es are prepared in compliance with 286A11 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is ava'rlable from the Office of the Village Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in #he Village Clerk's office.