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J U L 7 1992 max 50 FbIGIc 138 Commissioner Bird stated that Mr. Fitzgerald was his first choice and suggested starting negotiations for his salary at $40,000 and go as high as $45,000. Commissioner Wodtke was impressed with Mr. Fitzgerald; s all four people were very good and all had a willingness to work. He thought the Board needed to have unified approval; the Board must get an administrator that it can fully support. Commissioner Wodtke was also very impressed with the man from Marianna, Mr. Wright. A brief discussion followed, and it was determined that there was a great deal of turn -over in the private sector, as the field was very competitive. Commissioner Lyons wondered if the five members of the Board of County Commissioners would ever get together, if one looked at the record. He pointed out that four of the Commissioners thought Mr. Fitzgerald was outstanding. Dr. Hardin commented that he would need the Board's direction concerning a maximum salary, and a letter of agreement between the Board and the person, probably with a 90 day notice. He pointed out that a vehicle allowance would be more cost-effective for the County. A discussion ensued regarding the ICMA retirement and the State retirement. It was felt that it would be preferable to have the new administrator participate in the same State retirement plan that all the employees do. Dr. Hardin noted that he found it hard to make the adjustment when he came to work for government after leaving his position with a corporation. Finance Director Barton also agreed; he stated it took him almost a year to make the adjustment to his position with the government.