1998.11.24_TC_Minutes_Special
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, November 24, 1998 2:30 P.M.
Mayor Arlin G. Voress called the Special Meeting to order in
Commission Chambers at 2:30 P.M.
Acting Town Clerk Jane Dillon called the roll. The Mayor, Vice
Mayor Thomas J. Reid, and Commissioners David Augenstein and John
J. Sorrelli were present. Michael J. Hill was absent.
Town Attorney Thomas Sliney and Acting Town Manager Doris M.
Trinley were also present.
Mayor Voress stated that the purpose of this Special Meeting is to
discuss Ben Saag's employment contract regarding the Town Manager's
position, with possible approval of the contract and resolution
pertaining thereto.
Mayor stated that Mr. Saag was at Town Hall to negotiate the
contract and has seen the final Draft Agreement dated November 10,
1998, of which is acceptable to him.
• The Mayor asked for comments, and stated that Commissioner Hill had
spoken too, and asked the Town Attorney to consider a section
relating to settling any controversy by adding an arbitration
clause. The Mayor spoke with Mr. Saag who did not express any
concern one way or the other. It was the consensus of the
Commission that a clause was not necessary.
Mayor Voress stated that a set salary of $55,000 was established,
with review on the employee' s anniversary date which shall focus on
several noted areas at Mr. Saag's request. The Mayor suggested
that the contract state that the review shall focus on these areas,
but is not limited to these areas. This would allow the Commission
all degrees of freedom regarding Mr. Saag's review. After
consensus of the Commission, Mayor Voress asked Attorney Sliney to
place appropriate language in that regard, in the contract.
Mayor Voress reviewed other items in the contract i.e. probation
period being one year; the Commission has the right to terminate
with a 3/2 vote; vacation/sick leave/holidays will be the same as
other employees; automobile allowance is at the IRS rate; the Town
is allowing Mr. Saag to receive immediate medical coverage rather
than waiting the standard 90 days due to the pending arrival of a
new baby; he shall be on the standard retirement plan, and will
receive reimbursement of moving expenses.
• Town Commission Special Meeting
November 24, 1998 Page 2 of 2
At the conclusion of discussion, MOTION to approve subject contract
was made by COMMISSIONER SORRELLI/VICE MAYOR REID.
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. ATTEST:
DATE:
MOTION to approve Resolution was made by COMMISSIONER REID/
COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN.
The following roll call vote was taken for approval of Contract and
Resolution. (Resolution attached hereto and made a part of these
mintues.)
Commissioner Sorrelli aye
Commissioner Augenstein aye
Vice Mayor Reid aye
Mayor Voress aye
Mayor stated that Mr. Saag will be notified of approval of Contract
and Resolution by Acting Town Clerk Doris Trinley, so he may give
final notice to the Town of Dundee.
With the business being concluded, MOTION to adjourn was made by
VICE MAYOR REID/COMMISSIONER AUGENSTEIN at 2:48 p.m.
APPROVE:
Ar in G. Voress, Mayor
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Thomas J. Reid, Vice Mayor
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David Augenst 'n, Commissioner
absent
Michael W. Hill, Commissioner
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RESOLUTION NO. ~ 2 s
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF AN
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN BENJAMIN SAAG AS
TOWN MANAGER AND THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE
TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
WHEREAS, by majority vote of the Town Commission on November 4, 7998,
BenJamin Saag was appointed Town Manager and will begin
employment in that position on January 05, 7999; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of both the Town Commission of the Town of
Highland Beach, Florida as Employer, and BenJamin Saag as Employee,
to memorialize said employment and set out certain particular terms
of employment as encompassed within an Employment Agreement, a
copy of which Is attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, finds
it to be in the best Interests of the Town and its residents to enter into
said agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED, by the Town Commission of the Town of
i Highland Beach, Florida, that the Mayor be, and hereby is authorized
to execute an EmploymentAgreementhetween the Town of Highland
Beach as Employer, and BenJamin Saag as Employee, a copy of which
is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, with the
actings and doings of the Mayor being hereby confirmed and ratified
in all respects.
DONE by the Town Commission of the Town of Highland Beach, Florida, this
24th day of November ~ggg
Arli G. oress, Mayor
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~rls M. Trinley, CMG.
wn Clerk