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In response to Mr. Myers’ question about grandfathering current employees, County Administrator Baird stated that no employee will lose their job because of this consolidation, but he could not guarantee the same pay or position for every employee. The job description might change but his understanding is they would be able to keep their standard of living. The administration will make every effort to make this consolidation work. Bob Johnson waspleased the Board approved another station for the south part of the county and asked for clarification on the timing of rebuilding of Station 4 and the building of Station 12. County Administrator Baird advised that old Station 4 would be kept open the entire time. The new Station 4 will be built right behind the old one. The new Station 12 will be thrdth located on 5 Street SW somewhere between 43 and 58 Avenues (location to be determined). He assured Mr. Johnson there would be no interruption in service to the area. In response to Mr. Johnson’s next questions, Director King explained the procedure for replacement of a sick employee and the drug-testing program for the District’s employees. Commissioner Bowden asked to hear from the other gentleman from Management Advisory Group. John Fasana listed his credentials as a retired and former chief in the Fire and EMS fields in Waco, Los Angeles, Boston, and northern California. He stated he had witnessed a successful consolidation of Fire and EMS, knows it will work, and predicted it will improve service levels in both fire and emergency medical services. He believed this to be a good plan that will make a healthier organization and the citizens of Indian River County would benefit. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion carried unanimously. \[The Board 1) approved the Fire and EMS Consolidation Implementation Study, subject to any negotiations with the unions required by law; 2) authorized staff to move forward with the October 18, 2005 4 E.S.D.