CCAA Minutes 10-08-2004 SCOLLIER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8, 2004
SPECIAL MEETING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S
CONTRACT
Present: Dennis Vasey Stephen Price Jim Peterka
Raymond Rewis Robin Doyle
Staff: Joan Greco
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AND QUORUM CHECK
Meeting called to order at 8:10 a.m. and quorum was present.
II. Review and Approval of the Executive Director’s Contract
Robin Doyle reiterated from the last meeting that they approved the selection of Theresa Cook
and he was authorized to negotiate the contract with her. Tom Palmer gave him a draft
contract that was approved by his office and it was used as a format. The negotiated items
were the following: the term is five years. Theresa Cook sees this as a permanent job and
not a steppingstone. With a longer contract she can make meaningful progress with the
agency. We have the authority to terminate the contract if she does not perform. The second
part was the salary. The range was from $85,000 to $124,000 according to Human
Resources for this position. The $89,500 was authorized by the County Manager’s office
because this is within 10% of the minimum salary without any further authorization. The
next item was the benefits. It was negotiated that she would get three (3) weeks from the
first year and after (10) ten years she will get (4) four weeks. She will also be assigned a
vehicle due to meeting the requirements of the need to visit multiple sites, emergency
situations and it is a senior management position. Payment of the Executive Director’s
expenses included the AAAE, Florida Airports Council and the National Association.
Theresa Cook stated the third item was of no value as the other two items covered whatever
was needed. That item was removed from the contract.
Mr. Vasey wanted to know about the probationary period. Robin Doyle said it was a 90-
day review period. Dennis Vasey asked about a cell phone. Robin Doyle said we would
provide one even though it is not in the contract as the other directors had them.
Mr. Vasey wanted to know if we bought her out would the sick days be included. Robin
Doyle said the clerk objected to the contract, as the county no longer pays for accrued sick
leave but will pay for accrued vacation.
Dennis Vasey moved to accept the agreement. Jim Peterka seconded it. All were in
favor.
Dennis Vasey moved to adjourn the meeting. Jim Peterka seconded it.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 a.m.