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Home My WebLink AboutHandouts_Regular_06/14/2018 � , , { �t@911 � 6/4 Council Workshop Notes � would like to sfart with � saysng, "When everything is done in t9�e sunshin� it get purified." Manager contract requires him to (see yellow lined area on handout) Appendix ? Read from �ontract. Appendix '� contract The Village Manager's job description requires him to attend Council Meeting and i�lorkshops: Read highlighted area from jo� description. Appendix 2 Job Description Minutes from m�eting reqtaesting the Village Manager and senior staff be at a41 wQrkshops ar�d meetings. Appendix 3 Doug Chamber's "Time oi# Recorci" Appendex 4� email from �f� Telfrir� (�.. �y-t � han�f �Pa,�u� ■ en ix . i SECOND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MICHAEL R COUZZO,JR. AND THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,FLORIDA This Second Employment Agreement, is made and entered into this 5�' day of August 2Q10, at which time action was taken by the Village Council, by and between the Village of Tequesta, Florida, a municipal corporation, hereina.fter called the "Village", and Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., an individual,both of whom understand as follows: WHEREAS,the Village desires to continue to employ the services of Michael R. Couzzo, Jr., as Village Manager of the Village of Tequesta, as provided by appropriate Charter, statute and ordinance sections; and VV�IEREAS, it is the desire of the Viliage Council to pmvide 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 af Micha.el R. Couzzo,Jr.; an.d to provide a just means for terminaxing Michael R. Couzzo,Jr.'s services at such time as he may be unable to fully discharge his duties or when the Village rnay 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. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follaws: SECTION 1. DUTIES The Village hereby agrees to continue its emplayment of Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. as Village Manager of the Village to perform the func�ions and duties specified in the Village Charter, state statutes and ordi.nances and to perfortn such other legally permissible and proper 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 l, 2000 and was to extend until the regulaz Village Council meeting subsequent to the date of the annual March, 2004 election, which was heid 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 . C. In the event the Village refuses, following written notice, to comply with any of the provisians benefiting Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. herein, or Michael R. Couzzo, 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 his option be deemed to be "termina.ted" as of the date of such refusal to comply or resignation, within the meaning and context of this severance provision. D. In the event Micha.el R Couzzo, Jr. voluntarily resigns his position with the Village before expiration of fihe term of this Second Employment Agreement, then Micha.el R. Couzzo, 3r. shall give the Village siY (6)months advance written notice and sha11 relinquish any and all rights to the severance benefits provided under this section. Failure to provide the requisite six(6}months prior written notice sha11 result in the forfeiture of payment for of all sick leave accrued by Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. and there shall be no payment whatsoever due £or such accrued sick leave. SECTION 4. 5ALARY A. Michaei R. Couzzo,Jr.'s annual salary as of August 5, 2010,is$150, 838.00. Michael R. Couzzo,Jr.'s annual base salary shall be paid to Michael R Couzzo,Jr. in equal installrnents 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 Secand 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 Perforniance Recognition Compensation("PRC")is appropriate. Michael R. Couzzo,Jr. sha11 xeceive cost of living increases as authorized by the Village Council and such adjustments sha11 be included in his annual base salazy. The granting of any additional salary increases based on Michael R. Couzzo,Jr.'s performance evalua.tion 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 shall be determined before tax. Taxes and other payroll deductions shall be deducted from said amount,as with nornaal staff compensation,before payment to Michael R. Couzzo,Jr. SECTION 5. VACATION Michael R Couzzo,Jr. shall accumulate four(4}weeks of vacation annually on October 1 of each fiscal year. Any leave ta.ken by Michael R. Couzzo,Jr. in excess of eighty(80) consecutive 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 shall provide an automobile allowance to Michael R. Couzzo,Jr. in the arnount of$500.00 per month for use of Michael R Couzzo,Jr.'s personal vehicle. This figure may be reviewed by the Village Council periodically and adjusted.according to the Bureau of Labor Sta.tistics, Southeast 3 Micha.el R. Couzzo, Jr.'s annual base salary Into the 1 CMA-RC an Michael R. Couzzo, Jr.'s behalf, in equal proportionate amounts each pay period and to transfer ownership to Michael R. Cauzzo, Jr. upon Micha.el R. Couzzo, Jr.'s resigna#ion or termination of employment. Notwithstanding this provision, the ma�cimum contribution to be paid by the Viilage under this section sha11 nat exceed the maxunum allowed by law. B. 7'he Village shail also make contributions on behalf of Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. to the retirement plan in effect for all Village employees at the same levels applicable to general administrative employees an:d agrees to transfer ownership of same to Michael R Couzzo, Jr. upon resignation or termination of employment. SECTION 11. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT A. The Village Council shall fix such other terms and conditions of employment as it may detemnine from time to time relating to the performance of Michael R. Couzzo,Jr. provided such terms and conditions are not inconsistent with or in conflict with the provisivns of this Second Employrnent Agreement,the Charter or any other applicable law. B. Except as specifically provided herein,Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. sha11 be subje_ct to a11 provisions of the Village Charter and Code, as well as regulations and rules of the Village relating to sick leave, retirement and pension system contributions, holidays, and other fringe benefits and working canditions as they now e�st or hereafter may be anaended. C. The Viliage sha11 bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of Micha.el 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 thereo� shall be deemed severable and shall not be affected and sha11 remain in full force and effect. SECTION 12. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Michael R. Couzzo,Jr. sha11 not, without the express prior written approval of the Village Council, individually, or as a partner, joint venture, officer, shareholder or any other simiiar position of any kind or nature whatsoever, invest or participate in any business venture which conducts or intends to conduct business within the carpora.te limits of the Village, except for siock ownership in any company,the capital stock of which is publicly held and regularly traded. Except for purchase of a personal residence, Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. sha11 not own or invest in any real property within the corporate fimits 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 Interest under applica.ble federal, state or local law. 5 ■ en ix VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA JOB DESCRIPTION � POSITION TITLE: Village Manager DEPARTMENT: Administration DATE LAST UPDATED: 4/30/2018 WC CODE: 8810 UNI4N STATUS: Non Bargaining EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time FLSA STATUS: Exempt EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Essential P05ITION SUMMARY The Village Manager position is responsible to the Village Council for executing the Village's policies and laws, administering the government of the Village and supervising and managing all public business and affairs of the Village. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Position Reports to: Village Council Positions Supervised: Department Heads,Executive Assistant DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • To ensure that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the Village, or its inhabitants in any public utility franchise, are faithfully kept and performed; and upon knowledge of any violation thereof to call the same to the attention of the Village Council. • To supervise the management and control of all public utilities owned by the Village and be charged with the management and operations of all public works and departments in accordance with the ordinances or resolutions of the Village Council. . To be responsible for the supervision of all departments of the Village and to see that the laws and ordinances of the Village are enforced. • To attend all meetings of the Village Gouncil and of its committees,if requested,with the right to take part in the discussion but without having a vote,and to file at the regular meetings of the Village Council in each month, a report of the Village Manager's actions during the preceding month in a form as directed by vote of the Village Council. • To recommend to the Council for adoption such measures as the Village Manager may deem necessary or expedient in the interests of the Village,to keep the Village Council fully advised as to the fmancial condition and needs of the Village, and to submit for its consideration an annual budget. • To appoint, and when deemed necessary for the good af the Village, suspend or remove any Village employee and/or department head provided for,by, or under the Charter, or by ordinance, except as otherwise provided by Florida law,the Charter or personnel rules adopted by ordinance or resolution. The Village Manager may authorize any department head to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in that department. VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA JOB DESCRIPTION • Excellent oral and written communication skills and leadership practices • Proven skills in working successfully with a diverse individuals and groups with strong facilitation and collaboration competence. • Technical competence with Microsoft software suite of products Licensing and Certification • Driver's License • National Incident Management Systern(NIMS) Certification in accordance with Village policy WORK ENVIRONMENT • Usually works in an o�ce environment and frequently required to visit off-site locations. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. ■ en ix Fr�ara; Lori McWllliams 19;�cwiiliamsCtequesta.osg t� ��jee#: RR 2018-109 €�aEe; June 7,2018 at 1:10 PM "�o: Tom Paterno}p�ternoCtequesia.org CM Paterno, Per yoa�r request. Lori �lic�9diiiiarr�� Lori McWiliiams, MMC Viilage Clerk/Admin PIO 561-768-0443 �37 Ju�t�i€f1B ��r��f��.1��ptart —- — —. - � T�a �n�t��sm �� ,�� c� ��srt C�:=�r,amk��t�oug�� skku�x.�a ]fi�9si,��1S G€��S,��aIB llsl�s5s`�la �s.�urrr�rs i'�tie�: �'�a,'3:,2l57� fi5,`33,'.7b]S f15��1,13�i6 �44�iEetlrs F&ixta-�ilma t�n'�'2�3�•C�?,"Gk'�07� +tf,'3"s,'�ial 0�3'36i'3tR19 Tr.rdpiin��s�ut�l�ifd5�1 lih�i�& T{ys�l�it'�il&�SMPH.G(Sh�u�e Til551°l]s'.aCi�n+€�3�tPt TiSt�Pwtsue�t'1AITItNa Ycd6#4wtc T7iA13�.[�E�4+� _. _ . : -__---;�z=e•�.� _ ■ en ix � • .. �s��an; Lori McWilliams !mcwilliamsC�tequssta.o�g �ubjsct: FW:COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE TONIGHT [3ate: June 14,2018 at 3:34 PM 'fa: Tom Patemo tpaterno@tequesta.org �c: MaryAnn Grieser rngrieser�tequasta.org From.Debra Teifrin Sent:Thursday,September 17,20151:15 PM To:Greg Corbitt;Michael Couzzo;Doug Chambers;Elg,Christopher;English,Timothy;Forsythe,Jody;Brad Gomberg;Samuel Heady;Lori McWiliiams;Merlene Reid;Debra Telfrin;James Weinand Cc:Debra Telfrin;Michaei Couuo Subject:COUNCIL MEETING ATfENDANCE TONIGHT Good affernoon, The Viilage Manager reminds the Senior Management Team is required to attend all meetings of the councii(where aciion can be taken).This includes Regular Councii Meetings,Special Meetings and Budget Hearings. All persons who received this email are required to attend.J The Village Manager also reminds the Senior Management Tearn is to attend ail Workshops if there's an item of yours that can be potentiaily discussed. if for some reason you're unabie to attend,the Manager informs you are to have a representative at the meeting who has been briefed on any related item that may be discussed. Should you have any questions please contact the Village Manager. Thank you, Debra A.Telfrin Executive Assistant 561-768-0465