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MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Wheeler, SECONDED by Chairman Neuberger, to do a salary study for all employees of the County (Board and Constitutional Officers) and directed the County Administrator to bring back the necessary information so it can be done. Under discussion, County Administrator Baird estimated the last salary study (for the Board of County Commissioners’ employees) was 5 years ago. He estimated that such a study, to include employees of the Constitutional Officers, could be done for $75,000. Sheriff Raymond indicated his agreement with having such a study done although he was rd disappointed with “Cody’s study” (done in his first year as Sheriff) in the 3 year because he lost employees to other counties for pay rate reasons. Vice Chairman Wheeler pointed out that we are losing employees in all categories, not just deputies and firemen. The study needs to consider fringe benefits as well as the cost of living in a community. He stressed that Indian River County needed to be competitive. In response to questions, County Administrator Baird advised that it would be a comprehensive study, across the board for every job description. He predicted that it would be controversial because not every employee would get a raise and that is an important point. Commissioner Davis brought up concerns about salaries for engineers, and County Administrator Baird advised that the shortage of engineers is not just a local problem, but also a State and national problem. Commissioner Davis understood Martin County was doing such a study and suggested possibly piggybacking on it. Commissioner Bowden noted the new building would open next year and asked if the study would look at possibly new positions. She thought that would be important at this time. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion carried unanimously. September 5, 2006 27