05/27/1997CITY COMMISISON SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF CLEARWATER
May 27, 1997
Present: Rita Garvey Mayor/Commissioner
J. B. Johnson Vice Mayor/Commissioner
Bob Clark Commissioner
Ed Hooper Commissioner
Karen Seel Commissioner
Elizabeth Deptula City Manager
Kathy Rice Deputy City Manager
Bob Keller Assistant City Manager/Economic Development
Pam Akin City Attorney
Cyndie Goudeau City Clerk
Brenda Moses 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.
Salary
The salary has remained at $104,000 throughout the negotiations.
Retirement
The 15% contribution to retirement by establishment of a 401A 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.
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.
Expense 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.
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 90-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 90-day cap on accruals. Once the 90-day cap is reached, the Commission will consider a
cash out provision.
Relocation Expenses
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.
A special meeting was set for June 2, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. to approve the contract.
The meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.