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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1985-05-07 Special Meetingthe present operating budget will have to be amended to reflect the comple- tion of the Public Works building. Mr. Desharnais said the last bid is being let for the paving. On motion of Mr. McKeehan, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and unanimously voted the statements were filed for audit. Mr. McKeehan said that dogs were running in the village unleashed. Mr. Maley said he would put a notice in the Newsletter and if supported the police will enforce the ordinance. A resident asked if something could not be done about jaywalking. Mr. Maley said he believed that they were mostly tourists. On motion of Mrs. Antiles, seconded by Mr. Laikin, and voted the meeting was adjourned at 12:15 P.M. Attest: 1 r� _,A7//7/ Village Cler COUNCIL MINUTES May 7, 1985 7' /�. yor April 30, 1985 A Special Meeting of the Council was held Tuesday, May 7, 1985 for the purpose of considering vacancies in the village government created by the resignation of the Village Manager and the retirement of the Chief of Police. Present: Mrs. Antiles and Messrs. Laikin, McKeehan, Sherman and Taplin Also present were Mary Wetterer, Village Clerk and John Kelly, Finance Director. Mayor Sherman read a letter from Fred Maley, Village Manager, stating he was resigning as of June 14, 1985 at the end of his vacation. Also read was Mr. Sherman's response to Mr. Maley. Mr. Sherman said he had appointed John Kelly as Acting Manager. Mr. Sherman read a letter from Chief of Police Norman Staubesand to Mr. Maley stating that he will retire on May 31, 1985. Mr. Sherman read his response to Chief Staubesand. He said he had appointed Sgt. Baguero, who is respected by members of the force, as Acting Chief of Police. Mr. Taplin said he regrets Mr. Maley's departure. He has worked with him for over six- teen years. His method of operation pleased everyone in the community. We have one of the lowest millage rates, have always operated on budget and have a good surplus. As for the Chief, our crime rate is one of the lowest in Dade County, and he is sorry to see him retire. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and unanimously voted that Mr. Maley's resignation be accepted. It was moved by Mr. McKeehan, seconded by Mr. Laikin, and unanimously voted that Mr. John Kelly be appointed Acting Village Manager. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mrs. Antiles and unanimously voted that Chief Staubesand's letter of retirement be accepted. It was moved by Mr. Taplin, May 7, 1985 seconded by Mr. McKeehan, and unanimously voted that Sgt. Baquero be appointed Acting Chief of Police. Mr. Kelly said that ads will be run for position of Chief of Police in the Florida Municipal Record, Florida Police Chief's magazine, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police Magazine. The Village Manager's position will be advertised with the International City Managers Associa- tion and in the Florida Municipal Record. Mr. Kelly said he had also con- tacted auditors who audit cities for possible candidates. Mr. Sherman said he had contacted Mr. Shildecker who advised him to contact Dr. Arthur Benton from the Dade -Miami Criminal Justice Assessment Center and James Stinchcomb from the Southeast Florida Institute of Criminal Justice, both of whom are present today. He said that they have agreed to interview candidates for the Chief's position along with Wes Pomeroy from the Dade County Independent Review Panel. The council discussed with Dr. Benton and Mr. Stinchcomb possible costs of the interviews, which would be predicated on the parameters of their work. Mr. Stinchcomb recommended an August 1, 1985 cut off date for applicants with screening during August. ;Dr. Benton said that the direct costs are approximately $1,000 for testing applicants. Mr. Sherman introduced Acting Chief Baquero who advised that morale has improved and that he is changing a few policies. Mayor Sherman said that due to the longevity of Mr. Maley and Chief Staubesand he felt some token should be given them by the council. Mr. Sherman suggested a three month's salary longevity bonus. On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. McKeehan and unanimously voted Mr. Maley and Mr. Staubesand were awarded a three month's bonus. The council agreed that Mr. Kelly would screen all applicants for the Manager's position and the council would inter- view approximately five. Mr. Sherman said he has been in contact with the City of North Miami Beach and we are working on a water connection for emergency uses. Mr. Kelly said that as Acting Manager and Finance Director causes a problem of fiscal control in-house. He recommended that the Village Clerk be authorized to sign checks in place of the Manager. The council concurred and signed letters to our depositories. Mr. Sherman said a Council of Mayors for Dade County had been formed and he and Mayor Martinez from Hialeah are co-chairmen. On motion of Mr. Laikin, seconded by Mr. was adjourned at 10:15. A.M. kayor Taplin and voted the meeting Attest: Village Clerk May 7, 1985