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TOWN OF WESTLAKE
RESOLUTION NO. 15-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS,
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CURRENT EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH THOMAS E. BRYMER, AS TOWN MANAGER OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
WHEREAS, the citizens of Westlake, Texas, held a special election on May 1, 1999 to
determine whether the municipality shall adopt the city manager form of government; and
WHEREAS, the results of the special election held on May 1, 1999, were 61 votes for and
8 votes against adopting the city manger form of government; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council approved an employment agreement with Thomas E.
Brymer as the Town Manager on April 14, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to amend the Employment Agreement dated
October 6, 2014 with Thomas E. Brymer as the Town Manager of the Town of Westlake.
WHEREAS, the position of the Town Manager is outlined in the Code of Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the passage of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the citizens of Westlake.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
WESTLAKE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: That, all matters stated in the Recitals hereinabove are found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
SECTION 2: The Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, does hereby amend the
employment agreement dated October 6, 2014 with Thomas E. Brymer, with amendments attached
as Exhibit “A.”
SECTION 3: If any portion of this Resolution shall, for any reason, be declared invalid by
any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions hereof
and the Council hereby determines that it would have adopted this Resolution without the invalid
provision.
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SECTION 4: That this resolution shall become effective from and after its date of passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 24th DAY OF AUGUST 2015.
ATTEST: _____________________________
Laura L. Wheat, Mayor
____________________________ ______________________________
Kelly Edwards, Town Secretary Thomas E. Brymer, Town Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________
L. Stanton Lowry, Town Attorney
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Exhibit “A”
Section 3: Compensation
A. Base Salary: Employer agrees to pay Employee an annual base salary of
$176,715, effective April 1, 2014 payable in equal bi-weekly installments in
accordance with the Town of Westlake payroll calendar.
B. In addition to base salary, Employer agrees to pay the Employee an additional
salary equal to 50% of the cost of health, vision, and dental insurance for the
Employee’s enrolled dependents. Additional salary will be retroactive to
January 1, 2015, and may be increased or decreased at any time due to
changes in dependent premiums. Increases or decreases in additional salary
will not require subsequent approval by the Town Council, provided the amount
remains equal to 50% of the premium cost for the Employee’s enrolled
dependents.
C. This agreement shall be automatically amended to reflect any salary
adjustments that are provided or required by the Employer's compensation
policies.
D. Consideration shall be given on an annual basis by the Town Council to
increase compensation based on performance and/or increases in the
compensation market for the Employee's position, adjustments to which may
be considered necessary by the Town Council to remain market competitive for
this position.
Section 4: Health, Disability, and Life Insurance Benefits
A. Health Insurance: Upon the Employee commencing employment, the Employer
agrees to provide and to pay the premiums for health, hospitalization, surgical,
vision, dental and comprehensive medical insurance for the Employee and his
dependents that is equal to that which is provided to all other employees of the
Town of Westlake.
B. Life Insurance: Upon the Employee commencing employment, the Employer
agrees to provide and pay the premiums for term life insurance for the
Employee equal to one (1) times annual salary. The Employee shall name the
beneficiary of this life insurance policy and the policy will be portable, that is,
the Employee will be able to convert this policy to his personal life insurance
policy at his cost and his election should his employment terminate.
C. Disability Insurance: Employer agrees to make required premium payments for
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long -Term Disability (LTD)
coverage for the Employee, under the same terms and conditions provided for
other employees and in accordance with Town policy.