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AUG - 3 1993 BOOK 90 FArF. 126 matter. He felt we need our Utilities Director in this building if there is any way to put him in this building and keep him here without endangering his health. Administrator Chandler agreed that it would be worthwhile to do that, but pointed out that a window unit may pull in exhaust fumes from trucks out on the loading dock. Commissioner Adams agreed that a window unit might solve Director Pinto's problem, but asked what could be done about the rest of the people in Utilities. Administrator Chandler advised that Director Pinto's situation is a little different than the rest of the people in the office. He has filed a Workers' Compensation claim and both the Workers' Comp doctor and his personal doctor have said that he has a condition that is not common to the rest of the office populace, that he has an allergy which is triggered by something in that office. Chairman Bird pointed out that if Director Pinto's condition improves under the independent air system, it would point a finger at the central system with regard to the rest of the employees. Utilities Director Terry Pinto stressed that this matter has been kicking around for a long time and it is serious. He distributed the following letter from the Workers' Comp doctor dated November 15, 1991: STEVEN L. KAGEN. M.D. ALLERGY AND ASTHMA SPECIALIST Diplomate American Board Allam/Immunology November 15, 1991 Mr. Terrance Pinto 4604 Sunset Drive Vero Beach, FL 32963 Dear Mr. Pinto: Diplomat. American Board Internal Medicine I have received a copy of your pulmonary function studies done before and after workplace exposure to the air at your workplace. Your pulmonary function studies do suggest a significant reduction in all lung compartments after being exposed to your workplace air. The lung function studies specifically indicate an interstitial, or deep within the lung compartments, involvement with regard to your possible lung disease. 18