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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 19, 2005 - Special Meeting Page 2 of 3 5. NEW BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CITY MANAGER CONTRACT Staff Presentation: Mrs. Reischmann noted the following points to the proposed City Manager contract for Michael L. Stampfler: • Section 5. Salary: Mr. Stampfler requested a starting salary of $132,000 due to the high cost of housing in the area. • Section 3. Termination and Severance Pay (C): There is no vacation or sick leave payout if he voluntarily resigns within the first year of employment. • Section 3. Termination and Severance Pay (A): The disability insurance, the automobile and cell phone allowances are eliminated if there is a severance period. • Mr. Stampfler is eligible for compensation time, consistent with policy approved by the City Commission for Department Directors and the City Manager after the 2004 hurricane season. • Section 7. Outside Activities: Mr. Stampfler requested a modification to this section that states he must give prior notice but does not need formal approval of those outside activities conducted on his time off and must not be in conflict with his duties. • Section 8. Relocation (A): Mr. Stampfler requested a maximum of $12,500.00 for relocation expenses. In the event that he voluntarily leaves within two years of employment, he shall repay a portion of the relocation expenses. • Section 8. Relocation (B): Mr. Stampfler requested $1,500.00 per month housing allowance for six months. • Section 14. Other Terms and Conditions of Employment (D): Mr. Stampfler requested the City pay 18% of his base salary into ICMA-RC retirement plan. • It was noted that Mr. Stampfler is receiving lifetime health insurance benefits from his previous employer; therefore he would be eligible for the $100 per month health waiver available to all employees who have alternative health insurance coverage and do not participate in the City's plan. • Section 9. Automobile. The $550.00 per month allowance is the same as what is being given in Sanford. • Section 11. Professional Association and Development (B): Mr. Stampfler requested to have the City budget for and pay the travel and subsistence expenses for at least three conferences per year. • Section 14. Other Terms and Conditions of Employment (B): Mr. Stampfler requested to receive twenty working days of vacation, due to previous commitments, to be used within the first six months of employment, or the time will be forfeited. In addition, he shall receive twenty vacation days accrued over a twelve month period, with no limitation of sick or vacation time accrual. It was noted that he has a family vacation scheduled for December 17" to January 3rd • Section 14. Other Terms and Conditions of Employment (F): Mr. Stampfler requested an increase to the cell phone allowance from $34.00 per month to $75.00 per month. Commission Discussion: Commissioner Cook voiced concerns regarding the fact that Mr. Stampfler did not disclose his pending vacation during the interview process. Commissioner Cook was not in favor of the increased percentage paid toward retirement, automobile, cell phone and relocation expenses. Mrs. Reischmann explained that those increases were negotiated since Mr. Stampfler was receiving full health benefits from his previous employer. Commissioner Cook stated he will be compensated twice since he will