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r � � ment and the union through nine (9) sessions on a ",first time" three year contract is a long and tedious process. The Special Master believes the question "what is fair" can be answered by accepting these recommendations. The Special Master feels that the spirit of cooperation displayed at the hearing by the Communication. Workers of America and Indian River County will prevail in the future to provide the public with the best possible services. Dr. Paul D. Thompson Mr. Scates noted that during bargaining the County's final proposal on wages to the union by their negotiator Mr. Dean was 3.8% across the Board, nothing to do with merit, nothing for probationary employees, and nothing for the topped out employees; that was rejected, and the union countered with 6% across the board for everybody. The County is now reverting through Mr. Wright's proposal back to a proposal the county made and then abandoned during bargaining. Mr. Scates felt both sides should go along with the Special Masters recommendation. He noted that the hearing before a public meeting is the last resort, and the union is here to plead their case and hopefully have the Board accept the Special Master's recommendations. Chairman Scurlock inquired how many dollars the total pool of funds represented by Mr. Wright's proposal is compared to the dollars represented in the union proposal. Mr. Scates believed the actual cost is close, within one or two points of a percent. The 3% one time bonus unevens the scale, he could not argue that, but he noted there are only 10 or 15 who are topped out at the moment. Chairman Scurlock requested that he explain the purpose of the one time bonus for the topped out people, and Mr. Scates explained that it is to bring these people up to the same rate as surrounding counties, i.e., Brevard, Osceola, Okeechobee, St. Lucie. 5 FEB 19.1986 BOOK