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® CT 2 91981 e00K 47 F, G, 869 the Planning Department, a mail clerk, a risk management specialist, a service officer with the Veterans group, and an assistant Civil Defense Director. In addition, it is now believed that the County can operate our own janitorial service cheaper than paying an outside janitorial service $70,000 annually. This would require an additional seven people. Commissioner Fletcher believed that when we go in-house for janitorial services, while we might save money now, it might cost more in the long run because of the continuing increase in wages and fringes. Personnel Director Harden stated that from past experience, he has learned that you can always do better in-house; you have more control over your people and less theft and also can use them in other areas such as security. Discussion ensued as to whether the Veterans Service Office has a need for a third employee. It was noted that the base pay is over $9,000 plus fringe benefits. Members of the audience felt this position should be eliminated, and Paul Margel stated that these public hearings are held merely to give the public the illusion that the people have a say. Commissioner Wodtke commented that in April of 1981, we had a veteran population of over 20,000, but a gentleman in the audience noted that they are cutting back on this service in Palm Beach, and we felt we should cut back here also. He did not believe the Veterans Service officers are overworked. After further discussion, it was agreed to cut out the third person for the Veterans Service Office tentatively and allow Veteran Service officer Jerry Cook a chance to come in and justify the need for additional personnel in his department. The assistant director for Civil Defense was the next item to be considered, and Commissioner Wodtke reported that 16