05-09-2011 VC SP-MMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
• MAY 9, 2011
Present: Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
William L. Manuel, President Pro Tem
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman
T.R. Hernacki, P.E., Councilman
Len Rubin, Village Attorney
Jimmy Knight, Village Manager
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
ROLL CALL
Mayor Aubrey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staffwere present.
VILLAGE MANAGER SELECTION PROCESS
The purpose of the Special Session was to discuss the selection process for filling the position of
Village Manager.
Mr. Knight reported that since the Palm Beach Post published an article on his retirement, he has
received a number of calls about the position, including an inquiry from former Village Manager
Dennis Kelly. Vice Mayor Norris received a message from Dale Sugarman, former manager in
Highland Beach.
Each councilman having had an opportunity to meet one-on-one with Council's first choice
candidate for the position, discussion ensued on commencing negotiations.
President Pro Tem Manuel requested that Mr. Knight reconsider and stay on for another year,
and asked Council to allow Mr. Knight a few days to consider the matter, with a final answer to
Council by Thursday. Mr. Knight indicated his continued intent to retire.
Council designated Mayor Aubrey and Mr. Rubin to begin negotiations on behalf of the Village.
Mr. Rubin reviewed legislation regarding severance pay for public officers, which would apply
to contracts entered into after July 1 st, as well as renewals or renegotiations, and would limit
severance to 20 weeks.
Discussion took place concerning term of the agreement, salary range, COLA, insurance,
retirement benefits, and evaluation process.
ADJOURNMENT
• With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Melissa Teal, CMC, illage Clerk