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Home My WebLink About1984-09-14 - City Commission Special Meeting MinutesMAIL REPLY TO: P.O. BOX 25010 TAMARAC, FLORIDA 33320 5811 NORTHWEST 88TH AVENUE TAMARAC, FLORIDA 33321 TELEPHONE (305) 722-5900 September 13, 1984 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL TAMARAC, FLORIDA There will be a Special Meeting of the City Council on Friday, September 14, 1984 at 9:00 A.M. in the West Conference Room of City Hall, 5811 Northwest 88 Avenue, Tamarac. The purpose of the meeting is discussion and possible action concerning appointment of a City Manager. The Council may consider and act upon such other business as may come before it. The public is invited to attend. Carol A. Evans Assistant City Clerk Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes 11 a Person decides to appeal any decision made by the city Council with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he will need a record of the proceedings and for s4+ch purpose, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. "An Equal Opportunity Employer" L- CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 1984 Tape CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Philip B. Kravitz called the meeting to order on 1 Friday, September 14, 1984, at 9:00 A.M., in the Council Chambers. Mayor Kravitz read the Notice of the Special Meeting into the record concerning the appointment of a City Manager. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Philip B. Kravitz Vice Mayor Sydney M. Stein C/M John J. Dunne ABSENT AND EXCUSED: ALSO PRESENT: C/M Jack Stelzer C/M Raymond J. Munitz...__... City Attorney Jon Henning Assistant City Clerk Carol Evans Secretary Carol M. Thrasher MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Kravitz called for a Moment of Silent Meditation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. Appointment of City Manager - Temp. Reso. #3287 - Discussion and possible action to appoint Elly Johnson as City Manager and provide the terms and conditions of employment. SYNOPSIS OF ACTION: APPROVED appointment of Elly Johnson effective September 14, 1984. RESOLUTION NO. R-84-„2 3 PASSED City Attorney Henning read Temp. Reso. #3287, by title. City Attorney Henning reviewed the action taken at the last Council Meeting approving the selection of Elly Johnson as City Manager, and instruction to the Acting City Manager, City Attorney and Personnel Director to finalize the details of the appointment. The City Attorney advised that they met with Mr.. Johnson and the results are as outlined in the Temporary Resolution. Vice Mayor Stein advised that the Resolution presents a total package for employment and no individual part could be rejected without rejecting the entire package. Mayor Kravitz asked that the City Attorney review the Resolution in detail for the benefit of those in attendance. City Attorney Henning advised that the provisions of the City's Personnel Manual will apply and explained the terms as listed in the Resolution, with Section 1 being the appointment of Elly Johnson, if Council accepts the terms and conditions of the Resolution. Regarding Compensation, the City Attorney stated the salary is to be $50,000.00 annually with bi-weekly payments the same as the rest of the City's payroll, with $200.00 car allowance, the same as other Department Heads. Mr. Henning advised that the cost of living increase might be covered under the white and blue collar workers contract and it was agreed that the City Manager would receive the same as all other employees under this contract. Regarding Benefits, City Attorney Henning advised that these benefits will be the same as for all other employees which are 1 day per month Sick Leave, 1 day per month Vacation Leave and 3 days per year for Personal Leave. IIe continued that the Insurance is also the same as for all employees, which provides that the employee is entitled to free insurance, with dependent coverage being paid for by the employee with a specific contribution by the City. Mr. Henning said that the life insurance policy is $25,000.00 coverage for accidental death and dismemberment with double indemnity for accidental death; the amount of coverage depending on the salary and the maximum being $25,000.00. -�- 9/14/84 /cmt f� Mr. Henning advised that the City contributes 6% to the Pension Plan after an employee has been with the City for one year and Mr. Johnson has asked that he be given that year to determine his benefits. Mr. Henning said that at the end of that time Mr. Johnson will decide whether or not that 6% will be contributed to the City's plan or to another plan acceptable to both him and the City. The City Attorney continued that the plan would be a deferred compensation plan as offered to other employees, in lieu of the Pension Plan; and would not cost the City any more money. Regarding Probation, Mr. Henning advised that the 6 months of probation is typical of other employees and during that time the City Manager would be on probation and subject to discharge without cause, if the Council so sees fit. Mr. Henning continued that upon satisfactory completion of that probation period, the City Manager would be eligible for a 4% increase, which is the same as for all employees in accordance with the City's current plan of 4% step increments in salary. Regarding Severance -- Mr. Henning advised that this agreement was made to provide mutual satisfaction, it would avoid any long legal conflicts and disruption to the City; and referred to the discharge of several key employees within the last several months. Mr. Henning stated that these actions did cause some disruption and advised that the arrangements for Mr. Johnson is a reasonable severance plan in the event that employment is terminated after the probation period because of those same philosophical differences referred to before. Mr. Henning pointed out that during the probation period, there would be no severance pay. He continued that if Council wishes to exercise its rights within the first year after probation, there would be 4 weeks of salary leave for severance; during the first and second years, there will be 8 weeks for severance; and 2 years after probation, which is 21-2 years of employment with the City, there will be 12 weeks of severance pay, which would be the maximum provided regardless of the number of years. Mr. Henning advised that this Resolution covers the terms of employment rather than any contract. Vice Mayor Stein MOVED to adopt Temp. Reso. #3287. C/M Dunne SECONDED. C/M Dunne questioned the buy-back schedule of accrued Sick Leave and Vacation heave. City Attorney Henning pointed out that this arrangement is in addition to the buy -lack formula in the Personnel Manual and is a reasonable arrangement to resolve possible problems without complications. VOTE: ALL VOTED AYE City Attorney Henning stated that he is pleased with the results of this negotiation and on behalf of the Staff he is pleased to have Mr. Johnson here and looking forward to moving on. Mayor Kravitz administered the Oath of Office to Mr. Johnson and Mr. Johnson took his seat at the dais as City Manager. The Charter Board members asked that the new City Manager meet with them officially at their meeting. Mayor Kravitz adjourned the meeting at 9:20 A.M. ATTEST: SSISTANT CITY CLERK This public document was promulgated at a cost of $a $-/4 or $.1"? per copy to inform the general public and public officers and employees about recent opinions and considerations by the Council of the City of Tamarac. -2- 9/14/84 /cmt CITY OF TAMA � C 09 A AT MEETING OF / d R City perk