2017.02.28_TC_Minutes_Special TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH
MINUTES OF TOWN COMMISSION MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, February 28, 2017 1:15 PM
Mayor Featherman called the Special Meeting to order in the Town Hall Commission Chambers
at 1:15 PM.
CALL TO ORDER:
Roll Call: Members Present: Mayor Bernard Featherman; Vice Mayor William Weitz, Ph.D.;
Commissioner Carl Feldman; Commissioner George Kelvin and Commissioner Rhoda Zelniker.
Also present: Town Manager Valerie Oakes; Town Attorney Glen Torcivia; Deputy Town
Clerk Lanelda Gaskins; Police Chief Craig Hartmann; Finance Director Cale Curtis; Public
Works Director Ed Soper; Library Director Lois Albertson and members of the public.
Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commission, followed by a
moment of silence.
Civility Pledge: The Civility Pledge was recited by the Deputy Town Clerk.
1. ADDITIONS,DELETIONS OR ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
Mayor Featherman called for additions or deletions to the agenda. Hearing none,the agenda
was accepted as presented.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REOUESTS:
There were no public comments or requests.
3. NEW BUSINESS:
A) Authorization for the Mayor to Execute an Employment Agreement with Valerie
Oakes
Town Attorney Torcivia — The Mayor and I met with Valerie Oakes to negotiate an
employment agreement. We have reached an agreement and request a motion to
approve.
Town Commission Special Meeting Minutes
February 28,2017 Page 2 of 3
MOTION: Vice Mayor Weitz moved to accept the contract as negotiated between the
new Town Manager and the Mayor. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Zelniker.
ROLL CALL:
Vice Mayor Weitz - Yes
Commissioner Zelniker - Yes
Commissioner Feldman - Yes
Commissioner Kelvin - Yes
Mayor Featherman - Yes
Motion carried 5 to 0.
B) Town Attorney Administers Oath of Office
• Valerie Oakes,Town Manager
Town Attorney Torcivia administered the Oath of Office to Town Manager Valerie
Oakes.
Town Manager Oakes thanked God, the residents of Highland Beach, the Town
Commission, the Town Attorney and the paramount staff for all their support and belief
in her. She also thanked and recognized the important people in her life who took the
time to be here today; her mentors (Town Manager Oakes recognized the Town Clerks
and Town Administrators from various municipalities) her parents, grandparents and her
children.
Mayor Featherman — We are very fortunate to have such a talented and outstanding
person as our Town Manager.
Commissioner Feldman—I am very proud of Valerie. I always believed she had a great
future with the Town of Highland Beach because of her ability and background. She has
a great team with unbelievable loyalty, and we are very lucky to have her as our Town
Manager.
Commissioner Zelniker — Valerie is a fantastic Town Manager and her most important
thing is serving the residents of this community. She will be taking on many endeavors
such as Code Enforcement, automating the Building Department, enhancements with
Channel 99 and pursuing grants. She deserves a great deal of credit and will add much
to our community.
Vice Mayor Weitz— Valerie has many qualifications that qualify her for the position of
Town Manager. I am amazed at the diversity of people who have come here today to
honor her; family, friends, staff and clerks from other municipalities, which represents
the fact that once Valerie meets you, you become part of her life. I am proud to have her
as Town Manager.
Town Commission Special Meeting Minutes
February 28,2017 Page 3 of 3
Commissioner Kelvin—I wish Valerie all the luck in the world.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND REQUESTS RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
DISCUSSED AT MEETING ONLY:
There were no comments from the public.
5. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Mayor Featherman called
for a motion to adjourn the Special Meeting at 1:35 PM.
MOTION: Vice Mayor Weitz moved to adjourn the Special Meeting at 1:35 PM. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Feldman, which passed unanimously.
APPROVED:
Bernard Featherman, Mayor
William Weitz, Vice Mayor
C el an, Commissioner
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George Kelvin, Commissioner
Rho#a Zelnik r Commissioner
ATTEST:
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Valerie Oakes, CMC Date
Town Clerk, Ex Officio