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CITY COMMISISON SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 27, 1997
Present:
. Rita Garvey
J. B. Johnson
Bob Clark
Ed Hooper
Karen Seel
Elizabeth Deptula
Kathy Rice
Bob Keller
Pam Akin
Cyndie Goudeau
Brenda Moses
Mayor/Commissioner
Vice Mayor/Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Manager
Deputy City Manager
Assistant City Manager/Economic Development
City Attorney
City Clerk
Board Reporter
The Mayor called the meeting to. order at 1 :35 p.m. in the third floor
conference room, City Hall, Clearwater.
City Attorney, Pam Akin, distributed a handout explaining the initial
compensation offer from Mr. Roberto, the City Commission's counteroffer, and Mr.
Roberto's counteroffer.
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The salary has remained at $104,000 throughout the negotiations.
Retirement
The 15% contribution to retirement by establishment of a 401 A plan is
agreeable to both parties.
Vehicle Allowance
In place of a vehicle allowance, Mr. Roberto has opted for the use of a City
vehicle. It was noted Mr. Roberto would use the vehicle for City business and
incidental personal use. No family members are permitted to drive the vehicle.
Consensus was to agree with Mr. Roberto's proposal.
Universal Life Insurance
Mr. Roberto accepts the City's counteroffer of a $1,255 Universal Life
Insurance policy in lieu of the 1 % life insurance.
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Health Insurance
Mr. Roberto accepts the City's counteroffer of health insurance for employee
only. The employee may purchase family coverage.
Disability
Mr. Roberto accepts the City's counteroffer of $1,174 in lieu of the City-
offered group plan.
Exoense Allowance
Mr. Roberto accepts the City's counteroffer of expenses to be reimbursed
with proper receipts, as per City policy, rather than a flat expense allowance.
Severance
Mr. Roberto proposed severance pay of 9 months for the first 24 months of
employment, 6 months thereafter, plus 2 additional months should he be terminated
on a 3/2 vote of the City Commission. It was noted the average severance package
for City Managers in other cities was 6 months. Consensus was to accept Mr.
Roberto's severance counteroffer.
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Leave (Sick. Annual Floaters)
The City offered Mr. Roberto 25 days up front and 25 days per year, with a
90~day accrual, and no cash out provision on leave time. Mr. Roberto requested 35
days up front, 35 days per year, and the ability to cash out up to 10 days per year,
with a SO-day cap on accruals. Discussion ensued regarding how floaters and sick
leave are awarded and accumulated by other City employees. Per City policy, sick
leave can not be used until after 6 months time. Three (3) floaters are awarded
annually. Holidays are awarded annually, separate from vacation leave, sick time
and floaters. Consensus to offer 35 days up front, 35 days per year, with a SO-day
cap on accruals. Once the SO-day cap is reached, the Commission will consider a
cash out provision.
Relocation Exoenses
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The Commission offered $8,000 in total relocation expenses, and Mr.
Roberto countered with relocation expenses of $15,000. Five thousand dollars
($5,000) for the actual cost of moving his furniture and personal belongings, and up
to $10,000 for additional expenses, to be forgiven over 3 years. No utility deposits
will be allowed. It was noted Mr. Roberto has agreed that the initial compensation
request regarding housing expenses, travel and real estate expenses would be
incorporated into the requested relocation expenses of $15,000. Consensus to
accept the relocation expenses as counteroffered by Mr. Roberto, and bills are to be
submitted for each item. It was noted Mr. Roberto anticipates beginning work on
June 16, 1997 which may reduce his allocated travel expenses.
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" A special meeting was set for June 2, 1997 at 1 :00 p.m. to approve the
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The meeting adjourned at 2;35 p.m.
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