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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 15-22 Approving an amendment to the Town Managers Employment AgreementTOWN 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. Resolution 15-22 Pagel of 3 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: i Laura L. Wheat, Mayor Kelly Edwards own Secretary APPROVED AS TO L. Resolution 15-22 Page 2 of 3 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. Resolution 15-22 Page 3 of 3