04-15-2014 VC SP-MPresent:
ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL SESSION
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
APRIL 15, 2014
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc.D., Mayor
Robert A. Gebbia, Vice Mayor
David B. Norris, President Pro Tem
William L. Manuel, Councilman
Doug Bush, Councilman
Leonard Rubin, Village Attorney
Melissa Teal, Village Clerk
Mayor Aubrey called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. All members of Council were present.
All members of staff were present, except Village Manager Ed Green.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss Mr. Green's resignation.
A motion was made by Councilman Manuel, seconded by Vice Mayor Gebbia, and passed
unanimously, to accept Mr. Green's resignation.
Discussion took place concerning the timing and conditions of Mr. Green's departure. A motion
was made by Councilman Bush, seconded by President Pro Tern Norris, and passed unanimously,
to grant Mr. Green a leave of absence through the end of the day on May 1, 2014.
Discussion was held regarding appointment of an interim manager. It was noted that all of the
department heads were capable of serving in this capacity.
A motion was made by Councilman Manuel and seconded by Councilman Bush, to appoint
Chuck Huff as Interim Village Manager, effective immediately, to serve at the pleasure of the
Village Council. The motion passed unanimously.
Discussion ensued on terms and conditions of Mr. Huff's appointment. It was determined that
Mr. Huff would receive a 10% increase in salary during his service as Interim Village Manager.
The following conditions were established:
• Employees may be hired on recommendation of the Interim Village Manager to the
Human Resources Director, who has final hiring authority, except for Department Head
positions, which require Council approval.
• Employees may be suspended on recommendation of the Interim Village Manager to the
Human Resources Director and Village Attorney who together will have final authority.
• Employees may be terminated on recommendation of the Interim Village Manager to the
Village Council, which shall have final authority.
• Merit increases up to 4.5% as recommended by the employee's supervisor and
Department Head may be implemented by the Interim Village Manager. Salary increases
above 4.5% requiring Village Manager approval will be deferred until a new Village
Manager is appointed.
• The Interim Village Manager shall not participate in any collective bargaining negotiations.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Gebbia and seconded by Councilman Bush to approve the
stipulations as discussed.
Minutes of Village Council Special Session held April 15, 2014 Page 2 of 2
Mayor Aubrey and Mr. Rubin agreed to meet with Mr. Huff at 9:30 a.m. on April 16, 2014.
C \� ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 5:42 p.m.
Melissa Teal, CMC, Village Clerk
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