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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, <br />SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, for discussion, <br />to support the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent <br />Association's position of retaining the current twelve-hour <br />shifts for the Deputies. <br />Vice Chairman Flescher wanted to do what was fair and honest, and the best value for the <br />citizens and for the Sheriff's office. He declared that it is a very burdening time for all of our <br />citizens, but specifically challenging for Law Enforcement personnel; it is a matter of quality of <br />life, not luxury, as many citizens, as well as Deputies, are living in survival mode. <br />Chairman Davis acknowledged the painful and moving testimonies of Deputy Gibson <br />and Mrs. Bailey. He declared, however, that having no law enforcement background, he did not <br />feel qualified to answer the question as to which shift was right or wrong, and the stress that it <br />will put on the family. Accordingly, he would give the Sheriff the opportunity to manage the <br />Agency the way he sees fit, on the basis that he won the race — he will either need to "fix it or not <br />get re-elected." <br />Commissioner Solari voiced his reluctance to make such an important decision, with <br />what he felt had been inadequate information. He would not support the Motion, because he <br />shared Chairman Davis's opinion that it is the right and responsibility of the Sheriff to run the <br />Agency, as an independent Constitutional Officer. He added that if the Sheriff does not <br />successfully do so, the citizens will vote him out in four years. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan recalled that on September 9, 2009, the Board had given the <br />County Attorney the authority to make his own management decisions for the Legal Department; <br />17 <br />September 10, 2009 <br />Special Call Meeting <br />