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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08/14/1991 * Special MeetingAugust 8, 1991 MAYOR: William F. Koch, Jr. VICE MAYOR: Alan I. Armour COMMISSIONER: James E. Cross Lawrence E. Stahl Kathleen S. Wallace SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, CALLED AT THE ORDER OF THE MAYOR, TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1991 AT 3:30 A.M. IN THE TOWN HALL OF GULF STREAM, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Consideration of selection of a Town Manager IV. Adjournment SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE TOWN COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING, SAID PARTY WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. 286.0105, F.S.S. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA HELD IN THE TOWN HALL ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1991 AT 8:30 A.M. IN THE TOWN HALL OF GULF STREAM, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA. I. II III Call to Order Mayor Koch called the meeting to order at 8:30 A.M. Roll Call Present: William F. Koch, Jr. Alan I. Armour James E. Cross Lawrence E. Stahl Kathleen S. Wallace Also Present: Cons Franklin Flannery John Randolph Rita Taylor Robert Schultz William Gwynn Selection Mayor Vice Mayor Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Police Chief Finance Director xiie gown ulerx announced that a resume had been received and distributed to the Commissioners from the following: Walter O. Barry, Malcolm T. Bird, Betty J. Butler, Arthur W. Broughton, E. Scott Harrington, and Frank R. Spence. Mayor Koch asked for comments from the Commissioners. Commissioner Stahl stated that he felt all candidates were over - qualified, with the exception of one, and would not be happy for long. He added that there is currently a good team working relationship with the Town Employees and bringing in someone new could be disruptive. He was in favor of appointing Scott Harrington, the current Planner and Code Enforcement Officer. Mayor Koch agreed with Commissioner Stahl and added that he felt the area of planning is the most important duty at this time along with dealing with all of the additional requirements being mandated by higher agencies. He believed that managment was not a big item with the current department heads in place. Commissioner Wallace observed that all candidates were well qualified but that she favored the appointment of Mr. Harrington becuase he knows the Town, having prepared the Comprehensive Plan and worked as the Code Enforcement Officer, and knowswhat the property owners in the Town feel is important to preserve character and lifestyle of Gulf OStream. Commissioner Armour stated that during his interview with Mr. Harrington, considerable discussion was held with regard to his continuing to have the responsibility of the planning and code enforcing in addition to the duties of Town Manager. He added that Mr. Flannery, in his recommendation of Mr. Harrington, had indicated that this would be possible. Commissioner Armour questioned if this was realistic and felt if it was, there should be a job description prepared to cover it. Commissioner Stahl pointed out that there is one for the Town Manager duties and he felt that the two functions should be kept separately rather than including them all in one discription. Town Manager Flannery repeated that Mr. Harrington would be able to function Special Meeting -Town Commission page -2- August 14, 1991 as Town Manager, Planner and Code Enforcement Officer, pointing out that he had originally functioned in several capacities. Commissioner Cross stated that he agreed that Mr. Harrington would best fit the needs of Gulf Stream, pointing out that he is in tune with this small town. OCommissioner Armour moved that E. Scott Harrington be appointed as Town Manager with a Commission review to follow at the end of six months. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stahl. Roll Call: Comm. Wallace; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Stahl; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. With the appointment of a Town Manager having been made, the Commission turned to the matter of salary and benefits. Commissioner Stahl sug- gested that Mayor Koch negotiate with Mr. Harrington regarding this. Mayor Koch distributed an outline he had prepared based on what he considered the position of Town Manager was worth. The outline listed a base starting salary of $44,000 with a provision for an increase to $48,000 at the end of 6 months. In addition, $3,000 would be provided for Educational Courses /Conferences related to the profession. Fringe benefits would include the employee benefits in place which include health insurance, social security, retirement plan, vacation and sick time, and vehicle allowance including fuel. Mr. Flannery explained that Department Heads historically receive 4 weeks vacation after one year of employment and all employees accumulate sick time at 1 day per month. Several of the Commissioners felt that 4 weeks after one year may be too generous but generally viewed the proposal favorably. Commissioner Stahl moved that Mayor Koch be authorized to negotiate the salary and benefit package with Mr. Harrington. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wallace. Roll Call: Comm. Wallace; AYE, Comm. Cross; AYE, Comm. Armour; AYE, Comm. Stahl; AYE, and Mayor Koch; AYE. IV. Adjournment Mayor Koch adjourned the meeting at 8:45 A.M. /Zt ;��, Z�" �, Rita L. Taylor Town Clerk O