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Al Betcher, Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association (CFPBA) Staff <br />Representative, Daytona Beach, Florida, felt it would be resolved, and urged the Board to Table <br />the Item. <br />Attorney Harpring addressed Board concerns, and clarified his reasons for why this <br />Item should not be Tabled. <br />Ron Bair, Deputy with Indian River County Sheriff's Office, representing the Deputies <br />and Collective Bargaining under CFPBA, stressed that the Board of County Commissioners was <br />the Legislative Body, and felt it improper for the Commissioners to support any document that <br />would state otherwise. <br />Human Resources Director James Sexton clarified the process for negotiating with the <br />Teamsters Union; reiterated that the Board of Commissioners is the Legislative Body which <br />appropriates funds; noted that a Special Master could be used if an impasse is declared; and <br />defined what he considered "bargaining in good faith". <br />There were no other speakers and the Chairman closed the floor to public comment. <br />Commissioner Wheeler made known his opinion regarding the Sheriff's Office and the <br />Board of County Commissioners when negotiating or bargaining on a contract, and why there <br />should be an incentive to negotiate/bargain in good faith. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, to deny the <br />proposed Resolution as drafted by the County Attorney. <br />20 <br />February 2, 2010 <br />