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Present: Colbert Henley
Bill Carroza
John Armbruster
, Cathy Adams
Paul O'Rourke
Leslie Dougall.Sides
, Brett Gardner
Deborah Ford
DebbIe Turner
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CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
, CITY OF CLEARWATER
December 14,1999
Chair
. 'Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Human Resources Administrator
Assistant City Attorney
Public Works Department
Administrative Analyst
Board Member (arrived at 5:30 p,m,)
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" Chair He~ley'called the meeting to order at 5:00 p,m. at the Municipal Services Building,
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necossarily discussed In that order.
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, ITEM #2 - Approval of Minutes
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Member Bill Carroza moved to approve the minutes of October 28. 1999. The motion
, was duly seconded by Cathy Adams and carried unanimously,
ITEM #3 - Board Action - Hearing Officer's Recommended Order In Re: Demotion of
Brett Garner.
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The Board consIdered the Recommended Order submitted by Hearing Officer
Bonita M. Rlggens In the demotion of Brett Gardner.
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Paul OHourke. Human Resources Administrator, read the charges and specifications
Into the record. He also offered into evidence the transcript of the hearing before
Ms. Riggenst as well as the exhibits that were admitted during the course of that
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Brett Gardner was present to contest the Hearing Officer's order,
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Member Bill Carroza moved to establish the time limits for the hearing as ten minutes for
each side to make a presentation, five minutes for rebuttal. and five minutes for
summations, The motion was duly seconded by John Armbruster and carried
unanimously.
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Mr. Gardner addressed the Board concerning the demotion and stated that he feels
there were six employees who conspired against him, Based on the complaint that he
made racial slurs and the statements of these employees, he was demoted from his
Acting Superintendent position to a Public Service Technician III.
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Leslie Dougall-Sldes1 Assistant City Attorney, addressed the Board on behalf of the City.
She stated the facts as presented to the Hearing Officer substantiate the City's action in
demoting Mr. Gardner for violating the Clty's Discriminatory Conduct Polley,
'~ Mr, Gardner received diversIty training and was aware of the consequences should a
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violation of this policy occur. She said case law states that demotion is justified for use
of racial slurs. She urged the Board to uphold the Hearing Officer's order. '
Mr. O'Rourke also addressed the Board on behalf of the City. He stated that
Mr. Gardner's demotion sent a message that this type of behavior would not be
condoned.. As a result of his demotion, Mr, Gardner received an $8,000 reduction In
pay,
Mr,Gardn~r stated in his rebuttal that he would never take another supervisory position
with the City because you do not receive support from upper man~gement.
Ms, Dougall-Sides stated that the City could have been sued for discrimination if it failed
to take appropriate action in this situation.
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Mr, Carroza questioned whether or not Mr. Burke from Human Relations performed a
thorough investigation, Ms. Dougall-Sides stated that he spoke to other, employees in
the department besides the six employees in the one unit. Mr, Carroza asked why the
other two supervisors were not disciplined for failure to report the incident.
Mr, O'Rourke stated that sometimes employees are afraid theIr jobs may be
jeopardized,
Member DebbieTurner arrived and the meeting recessed from 5:40 to 5:53 p.m, to allow
her to review the file,
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Mr. Carroza moved to amend the Hearing Officer's decision to suspend Mr, Gardner for
30 days. He asked what the impact of this would be, Mr. O'Rourke advised he would
tr.'JA be reinstated to his position and receive back pay. However, Mr, O'Rourke stated that
(:a;; under the City's Performance and Behavior Management Program" which has been In
effect since September, 1998, suspension is not an option, Ms. Dougall-Sides stated
the employee can be put on an action plan, receive a decision-making leave day, be
terminated, or demoted. Mr, Gardner stated he was never placed on an action plan.
Mr. Carroza withdrew his motion,
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Member Cathy Adams asked if he could be moved to another mid.level position.
Ms, Dougall~Sides stated he was in an acting position but could be moved to the next
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Ms. Turner reminded the Board that people have been terminated and left without a job
for less severe actions than Mr, Gardner's behavior.
Mr. Carroza asked if Mr. Gardner could be dropped one position. He did not agree with
the Hearing Officer's decision that he receive an $8000 cut in pay. He felt the reduction
In pay should be less.
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Mr. Carroza moved that Mr, Gardner be returned to his position as Acting
Superintendent. The motion died for lack of a second.
Ms. Turner asked if Mr. Gardner would have an opportunity for 'advancement in the
future and was advised that he would, Mr. O'Rourke stated that Mr. Gardner has been
moved to another positlon and the City is in the process of reclassifying him to this new
position. It should be completed within the next 30 to 60 days,
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, Mr. Carroza,mc;wed to uphold 'the ~earlng Officer's 'Recommended Order, Discussion
ensued concerning the' options available' to'the Board. Several ,members were not
comfortable, with, the Hearing Officer's rec~mmendatlon. Mr. O'Rourke suggested they
could demote Mr; Gardner to a Public Service Supervisor I. Mr. Gardner again stated ,
he would not acc~pt another supervisory position with 'the City., After further discussion,
, Ms. Adams ~econded Mr. Carroza's m~tion: The motion passed by'a vote of 4 to 1.
. . ,ITEM # 4 - Director's, Reports '
.' Mr. OIRourke stated that at the next meeting he will update the Board on the status of
',Mr. Gardner's reclassification. ' "
HEM #5 - Old Buslness~None,
ITEM #6 - Other'ltems for Board Discussion-None.
IJEM#7 -' Emolovees/Citlzens to be Heard-None.
,The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m~
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