The city of Miramar hired a human resources consultant to audit at all employment records as several administrators are accused of retiring only to be rehired with large salaries.
"The first time I knew in detail about the situation was when you broadcasted it on your program that folks are being rehired at exorbitant amounts," said Miramar commissioner Alexandra Davis. "I was shocked. I was shocked."
Davis was referring to Local 10's story about former city manager Robert Payton, who received a $2.5 million retirement payout.
Public Safety Director Mel Standley retired from the city Tuesday. He also retired in 2009 with a $70,000 pension, then was rehired at a $182,000 salary.
"How many times have you retired?" Local 10's Bob Norman asked Standley.
"Once. This is my second time," Standley answered.
"You retired from Hollywood as well, right?" said Norman.
"Yes," Standley said.
"So, this is your third time?" replied Norman.
"My second," Standley said.
Standley retired from the Hollywood Police Department with a $66,000 pension, according to public records.
"What do you say to people who say this is not just double-dipping but triple-dipping?" asked Norman.
"I was in a position to do that and that's what I wanted to do," replied Standley.
"I think a lot of people wish they were in that position," said Norman. "Was their a culture of cronyism in the city of Miramar?"
"No, no. It was always about performance," Standley answered.
A police officer escorted Norman and a Local 10 photographer out of the room where the retirement party was being held.
"He's got to go. This is a private organization," said the officer.
The party was held in a city building.
Davis questioned whether the public safety director position, created before she was elected, was ever needed.
"Even from the get go that position was questionable," she said. "I'm going to do everything under my power and I'm sure the rest of the commission feels the same way to correct a wrong."
Mayor Lori Moseley released a statement about recent media coverage of the city, saying in part: "Having served the great residents and business community of Miramar since 1995, I wish to help clarify some of the misguided and flawed information you have been bombarded. I, too, am frustrated and desire to ensure that we make the necessary adjustments and continue to move our great city in a positive and progressive manner."
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