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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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,
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Minutes — Regular Council Meeting 8/5/10
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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
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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.
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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,
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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.