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12.D. HUMANRESOURCES <br />12.D.I. COLLECTIVEBARGAININGAGREEMENTBETWEENINDIANRIVER COUNTY <br />AND IAFF <br />Human Resources Director Jim Sexton reported that the collective bargaining <br />agreement between the County and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local <br />2201, was ratified by their membership on March 21, 2008. He acknowledged that it contained the <br />same information that was discussed at the executive session. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by <br />Chairman Bowden, the Board unanimously approved the <br />one year Collective Bargaining Agreement between Indian <br />River County and IAFF, Local 2201, effective October 1, <br />2007, through September 30, 2008, as recommended in the <br />memorandum of March 27, 2008. <br />Joe Earman, Vice President IAFF Local 2201, voiced his appreciation of this <br />agreement, especially during the time of budget and tax cuts. He told how the aspect of public <br />safety had changed over the years, and requested the Board continue to give public safety a <br />priority. <br />Charlie Wilson, 1936 19th Avenue, wanted to know what changes were made to the <br />agreement. Administrator Baird informed him that the changes dealt with the cost of living <br />adjustments (COLA), and Director Sexton gave the details. <br />Director Jason Brown provided the Board with the total percentages of increase over <br />last year's budget. <br />40 <br />April 8, 2008 <br />