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DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
WORKSHOP - CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016 - 3:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Chairman Salvino called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
Present:
Chairman: Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
Vice-Chairman: Albert C. Jones
Board Members: Chickie Brandimarte
Paul Fetscher
Bobbie H. Grace
Executive Director: Rachel Bach
City Attorney: Thomas Ansbro
CRA Secretary: Louise Stilson
2. CRA Executive Director Position
Director Bach provided a brief overview of this item, which is attached to and incorporated into
these minutes.
Kim Briesemeister, RMA, noted they have worked with us since 2009; they come with 40 staff
members and they can bring all components to the table to help guide the City. Whatever the
Board decides to do, the City is poised to move into the future.
Chairman Salvino noted he is happy with our current interim director and RMA. When we had
Jeremy Earle, we had more activity and more information coming from developers.
Ms. Briesemeister responded that what has happened is Mr. Earle was very hands-on; during the
transition period that activity transferred to Community Development. Director Bach
concentrated on the PATCH and on cleaning up things within the agency. If the City wants them
to do what Mr. Earle did, they can; it just depends on the role the Board wants them to play.
Chairman Salvino felt we need to help new businesses exploit themselves with the CRA, and
said nothing has happened downtown and it is blighted in some areas. He asked if there is a plan
to do something with them.
Ms. Briesemeister explained there were 2 contracts; one with Mr. Earle as director and one with
RMA for public/private development. During the transition, the RMA contract was proposed to
the City, but was never executed; the RMA contract for this kind of activity was just adopted by
the Board at the last meeting. It is the Board's vision and RMA will assume the responsibility of
carrying it out.
Vice-Chairman Jones asked why the contract was not executed earlier.
Ms. Briesemeister said she is not sure; it may have been timing or the transition. It boils down to
what role the Board wants RMA to play through the CRA.
Chairman Salvino recommended that we continue with RMA for at least 90 days before
beginning the search, to see what they can do. He does not know if we can get something better
than what RMA has to offer.
Board Member Brandimarte asked what other options there are, other than a full-time director.
Ms. Briesemeister responded there is the contracted position and firm behind it, as is currently in
place. She noted they have not been giving themselves their own work, but have been looking to
the Board to tell them what they want to do. If the Board wants them to move forward with this
activity,provided it is contracted to be done,they will accommodate.
Vice-Chairman Jones said he started this process; there is no problem with Director Bach or
RMA, but the CRA was created to have a director. He believes we can look for a director and
continue with RMA; with a new director, we can maintain the relationship with RMA, as we still
have a need for that. He likes a director, the person in charge of making decisions. On-going
projects have stalled, as well as redevelopment. We can look at FLC and FRA for who is out
there; if we do not like what we see, we can keep what we have. He would like deliverables in
the job description, such as the looming debt that needs to be paid, which needs to be discussed.
Also, some projects that we started, City Center and City Hall, have fallen through; these are
important projects. Lastly, dealing with redevelopment and new development, the Columbus
project is just sitting; when time runs out it is done. There are other projects we need to move
forward. He wants to move forward with looking for a director, and RMA will still be here.
Board Member Brandimarte noted she has a different attitude on this matter. She feels this
should be left as is until after the budget discussions; we have stronger needs such as police and
fire. We should not entertain putting out feelers when we have not even done our budget.
Board Member Fetscher questioned whether we are putting the cart before the horse as the
budget is coming up, and we do not know where this fits in our budget. He likes the idea of a
contract employee, and felt we should leave it as is until after the budget process.
Chairman Salvino felt there is a contradiction in Vice-Chairman Jones' comments in that he
wants to hire Rachel Bach, RMA's employee, as director, but complains that nothing is being
done by her in her current capacity. We still do not know what is happening with the budget,
and we are not requesting from RMA the things that we want to do. RMA is here to help
Director Bach and he wants to keep her for at least 90-180 days; if it does not work out, we
should look for an outside director.
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Workshop—CRA Executive Director Position
Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Wednesday, May 25,2016—3:30 p.m.
Vice-Chairman Jones noted this has nothing to do with Director Bach; she filled the need we
had, and there was talk before Commissioner Fetscher came to keep it as is. He said if we are so
satisfied, maybe we should hire Director Bach. He felt we can still look for 90 days. As to the
budget, it is still going to cost us, as currently we pay $13,000.00 per month for RMA and
$7,000.00 per month for marketing. We do not know if this will change in the budget, as we
might get a director to come in for less. He said maybe we should look and see, and questioned
what we are going to do in 90 days if we do not. We are still going to pay a certain amount of
dollars, and are going to allocate the money in the budget for RMA or for a director. It is not a
personal matter with him; he would like to see a director.
Board Member Brandimarte felt Mayor Salvino hit the nail on the head, in that none of us have
told Director Bach what our vision is.
Mayor Salvino noted that in reviewing the cost chart, it appears the Executive Director position
would be a $100,000.00 salaried position, and it would be without RMA. At $90,000.00, we
could not get RMA with the extra$10,000.00.
Ms. Briesemeister clarified that if Director Bach is hired as CRA Director, she would report
directly to the CRA Board; currently, RMA pays her salary and overhead, which is charged back.
The dollar amount is almost identical; the difference is that when Jeremy Earle wanted RMA,
they charged him and they do not charge Director Bach. RMA will still be here if the City hires
a director.
Patty Hart said she is responsible for the Columbus being here; they re-hired Bonnie Miskel to
finish and pay for the plat. Their property taxes have increased, so although they have not done
anything, we did get a benefit by having the property turn over. When she brings people in, she
tries to determine what can be done with a property before they go into contract. Jeremy Earle
was great when trying to bring in developers, but since it went downstairs it never goes well. It
is hard to bring developers here with our previous reputation.
Mayor Salvino stated we will have City management work with the CRA.
3. Adjournment
Chairman Salvino adjourned the meeting at 4:11 p.m.
ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
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CRA SECRETARY ZCHAIRMAN—CRA
Approved: June 14, 2016
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CRA Executive Director Cost
$90,000.00
FRS Life Expense
Medical Dental Vision FICA Medicare WC (Pension) Insurance Allowance Optional
Single I Family Single I Family Single Family Deferred Comp Cell Phone Stipend
7,424.64 119,677.36 327.6 1 1,029.36 76.32 182.04 5,580.00 1,305.00 $234.00 19,026 300 6,000 1,620.00 479.96
No Optional Benefits With Optional Benefits
Total Single Total Family Total Single Total Family
130,273.56 143,333.76 132,373.52 145,433.72
$110,000.00
FRS Life Expense
Medical Dental Vision FICA Medicare WC (Pension) Insurance Allowance Optional
Single Family Single Family Single Family Deferred Comp Cell Phone Stipend
7424.64 19677.36 327.6 1,029.36 76.32 182.04 6,820.00 1,595.00 $286.00 23,254 300 6,000 1,980.00 479.96
No Optional Benefits With Optional Benefits
Total Single Total Family Total Single Total Family
156,083.56 169,143.76 158,543.52 171,603.72
$120,000.00
FRS Life Expense
Medical Dental Vision FICA Medicare WC (Pension) Insurance Allowance Optional
Single I Family Single Family Single Family Deferred Comp Cell Phone Stipend
7,424.64 119,677.36 327.6 1 1,029.36 76.32 1 182.04 7,440.00 1,740.00 $312.00 25,368 300 6,000 2,160.00 479.96
No Optional Benefits With Optional Benefits
Total Single Total Family Total Single Total Family
168,988.56 182,048.76 171,628.52 184,688.72
FRS 21.14%
FICA 6.20%
Medicare 1.45%
Deferred
Comp 1.80%
WC 0.26%
DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA
COMMUNITYREDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
2015 Wage and Salary Survey
POSITION TITLE: Executive Director
POSITION DESCRIPTION: A highly visible and responsible position involving the
operation and administration of a community redevelopment agency established under
Chapter 163 of the Florida State Statutes. The work involves planning, initiating, and
directing programs and projects for the physical and economic improvement of the
designated community redevelopment area. This position includes budgeting, capital
planning and financial administration, personnel recruitment and supervision,business
recruitment, land acquisition, urban planning and development, public relations, and the
administration of contracts for professional services and capital improvements activities.
Work requires extensive contact with public officials and the exercise of independent
judgment and initiative.
NUMBER OF
ORGANIZATIONS RESPONDING: 14
TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 17
Average Average Average
Range Range Salary
Minimum Maximum Paid
Simple Average $98,595 $142,361 $133,774
Highest Reported $140,000 $210,000 $185,500
Lowest Reported $50,439 $83,041 $71,000
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