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Naples, Florida, May 3, 1978
LET IT DE REMEMBERED, that the Chairman having issued the call
and the Clerk having given due notice as prescribed by Ordinance
No. 75-16, the Board of County Commissioners in and for the County
of Collior mot in SPECIAL OESSION on thi. date at 2105 P.M. with
the following members present: ,
CHAIRMAN: C. R. "Russ" Wimer
VICE-CHAIRMAN: John A. Pistor
Thomas P. Archer
David C. Brown
ABSENT: Clifford Wenzel
ALSO PRESENT: William J. Reagan, Clerk, Harold L. Hall, Chief
Deputy Clerk/Fiscal Officer 1 Donald A. Pickworth, County AttorneYI
and Edna Brenneman, Deputy Clerk.
Chairman Wimer explained that the purpose of the Special Meet-
ing is to conduct a final interview with County Manager Designee
Dean D. Hunter, Jr. and to discuss the proposed Employment Agreement
between Collier County and Mr. Hunter.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN COLLIER COUNTY AND DEAN D. HUNTER, JR.,
COUNTY MANAGER DESIGNEE - APPROVED, AS REVISED, TO BE EXECUTED UPON
VERBAL ACCEPTANCE OF SAME BY MR. HUNTER
County Attorney Donald Pickworth reviewed each section of the
above-referenced Agreement, prefacing his remarks by noting that a
determination must be made regarding whether or not the position in
question is to be designated "County Manager" or "County Administrator",
following which the Agreement will be changed to reflect such decision
for consistency in the Agreement and in the proposed ordinance estab-
lishing th~ duti~R ~nd r~RponRibilities of said position.
Sections 1, 2 and 3 were read by Mr. Pickworth and there were no
objections voiced. Concerning Section 4 - Salary - Chairman Wimer
observed that Mr. Hunter has indicated that the satisfactory base
salary is $38,500 annually with an additicnal 9' representing fringe
benefits, retirement, and the like, if acceptable to the Board. Mr.
Hunter expressed his agreement with the Chairman.
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It was moved by r.ommissioner Archer, seconded by Commissioner
Pistor and carried 4/0 with Commissioner Wenzel absent, that Mr.
Hunter be offered a base salary of $38,500 annually.
Hr. Pickworth pointed out that during the discussions regarding
compensation that Mr. Hunter desires compensation of $38,500 plus
10% deferred compensation contribution 1 however, if it is figured on
the basis of 9\ contribution, which is equivalent to the current con-
tribution rate to State retirement, the base salary will be approxi-
mately $38,885 annually. Chairman Wimer stated that his preference
is to keep the deferred compensation at 9' for consistency. Mr. Pick-
worth explained that the base salary can be readjusted to the higher
figure to cover the 1% lower contribution rate thereby equaling the
proposed $38,500 base salary plus lOt retirement contribution. Mr.
Hunter concurred with Commissioner Archer's statement that it is his
understanding that the deferred compensation of 9' is to be paid to
the association Mr. Hunter has participated in for a number of years
rather than to the State.
Commissioner Archer amended his motion to move that Mr. Hunter be
offeree a base salary of $38,885 plus 9' deferred compensation. The
amended motion was agreed to by the seconder of the motion and Chair-
man Wimer directed that the records reflect the amended motion.
Regarding Section 5 - Automobile - ~lr. Pickworth responded to
Commissioner Archer that the provision regarding the use of a County
vehicle is the same as that which existed previously with the wording
t6 be added "from the County fleet".
Mr. Pickworth read Sections 6, 7, 8 and 9 with no objections or
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comments forthcoming. Section 10 - Retirement - is covered under
Section 4, said Hr. Pickworth, and therefore is deleted from the
Agreement; also, reference to retirement and pension system contribu-
tions as contained in Section II - Paragraph B.
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When asked to comment, Commissioner Pistor stated that, as long
as the aforementioned proposed ordinance regarding the position, when
adopted, is attached to the Employment Agreement, in his opinion, the
Agreement covers all of the legal aspects required for the position
and moved that the Board approve the contract with the necessary
changes and/or additions suggested during the discussion. The motion
died for lack of a uecond.
The subject ordinance was briefly discussed with Mr. Hunter re-
sponding affirmatively to Chairman Wimer's suggestion that he (Mr.
Hunter) would be more "comfortable" if the ordinance is attached as
part of the Employment Agreement. Commissioner Archer noted that there
could be some changes made in the ordinance following the public hear-
ing on same to be held May 9, 1978. Commissioner Pistor stated that
it is the hope of the Board that Mr. Hunter's deciRion will be known
prior to the public hearing with Mr. Hunter replying that he could
consider the matter and give the Board a verbal answer prior to the
public hearing date, following which the signed Agreement could be
forwarded to him for his signature, with the ordinance attached.
Referring to Paragraph D, Section l2 of the drafted Agreement,
Mr. Pickworth noted that an effective date for the employee to com-
mence his duties has yet to be established. Mr. Hunter stated that
he will provide this information when he telephones his decision, add-
ing that he would determine how close to thirty days could be arranged.
Chairman Wimer observed that the general intent of the Board is that th.
effective date will be thirty days following acceptance of the Board's
offer, if possible.
Commissioner Pistor moved, that Dean D. Hunter, Jr. be offered
employment as County Administrator, or County Manager, according to
the terms of the revised rough draft of the Employment Agreement. Com-
missioner Archer seconded the motion which carried 4/0 with Commis-
sioner Wenzel absent.
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When asked for comments by Chairman Wimer, Mr. Hunter replied
that all of the questions he had have been taken care of.
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There being no further business for the good of the County,
the Special Meeting was adjourned by Order of the Chair - Time:
2:20 P.M.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
WILLIAM J. REAGAN, CLERK
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