11/17/1976 - Special
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Proceedings of Civil Service Board Special Meeting held on November 17, 1976.
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Visitors: W. C. Dixon, Bill Vierhellcr, Paul Kane, Orrin Headle, Edwin Sulek,
Mr. & Mrs. B. L. Garretson, E. A. Maynard, C. H. Finton, G. B. Scott,
Gardner Smith, Bob Clnrk, Mllry Clnrk, Mike Paroby and Mary Drew Kane
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Chairman called meeting to order at 7:32 P.M.
Members present:
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Robert K~ause, Chairman, Paul Hatchett and George Linder.
Alex Finch, Tom Chenoweth
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Director advised the Board that Mr. Bustin, City Attorney would not be present.
Because of his work load, he was, remaining in his office. However, he would be
available by telephone to answer any legal questions.
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Members expressed concern over the lack of legal representation, contrary to an
understanding with the City Commission.
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Mr. Linder'moved that the Board propose the dates of November 30 or December I to
meet with Mr. Suarez to discuss and attempt to resolve the charges of discrimination
brought by Mr. Aaron Turner, Charge No. TMM6-2689. Seconded by Mr. Hatchett and
passed unanimously.
Director sought Board direction regarding whether he should provide the 33 documents
and/or statements to Mr. Suarez as requested. The Board expressed its intent that
the Director have the items available but that they should not be provided to
, Mr. Suarez.
Under Other Board Action, Mr. Hatchett stated that the Board approved the Affirmative
. Action Program on 1-14-75 and the City Commission approved it on 8-4-75. He then
read the following portions of the program:
I B 1 (b); I B 2 (b)-, (f), (h), (i)
I B 3(e); II A 1, 3, 5, 7
Mr. Linder moved that a letter be presented to the City Commission prior to its meet-
ing tomorrow reading as follows:
The Civil Service Board hereby respectfully requests that the Clearwater
City Commission refrain from further implementation of the merit system
designed by the administration, either by referendum or legislation, for
a period of at least two (2) weeks. the Civil Service Board requests
further that the City administration provide a copy of the proposed merit
system to all employees for their study and to afford employees an
opportunity to'seek legal advice, in that the merit system affects their
employmen t .
Seconded by Mr. Hat:chett and motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hatchett directed the Personnel Director, through the Chair, to notify each Board
Member as early as possible tomorrow morning by phone and by mail to refrain from
discussion with representatives of the E.E.O.C. regarding discrimination cases. It
was indicated that any such communication should be by the entire board, not by
individual members.
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November 17. 1976
Director inquired 8S to his status with B.E.O.C. Mr. Hatchett moved that the
Personnel Director be directed to Bay nothing, other than communicating the Board's
desire to meet with Mr. Suarez on 11-30 or 12-1, to representatives of the B.E.D.C.
Seconded by Mr. Linder and motion carried unanimously. It was indicated that if
the Director receives a subpoena for any documents he should contact the Board.
Mr~ Linder moved to adjournJ seconded by Mr. Hatchett and motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully
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Ap'proved:
R. M. Laur n, Personnel Director
and Secretary
~obert F. Krause,'Chairman
.';~a.vil Service' Board adopted as the l1inutes for this meeting, these minutes as written
:;, ,'Pl,us 'Court Reporter's, notes, if any, and tapes of the meeting.
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Robert F. Krause, Chairman
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