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�e AUG - 41993 Bou absent without official permission or leave on one occasion which is a Group II -6 offense. The termination by Director Pinto was appealed by Mr. Newbold and another appeal hearing was heard before the County Administrator at which time Mr. Newbold was allowed to present his side of the story and witnesses were presented on behalf of the County. On July 1, 1993, Administrator Chandler upheld the termination for reasons of attendance and punctuality problems. Subsequently, as he has a right under the code, Mr. Newbold filed an appeal on July 8, 1993 to the County Commission. This is that appeal hearing and as of 9:06 o'clock a.m., Mr. Newbold has not appeared. Attorney Collins felt it would suffice to enter the set of attachments into the record unless the Board had other wishes. In response to a question by Commissioner Adams, Attorney Collins advised that after review of the letter written by Administrator Chandler upholding termination, the Board could pass a Motion to affirm that decision. Administrator Chandler summarized the following termination appeal letter dated July 1, 1993 (Attachment D): July 1, 1993 Willis A. Newbold 4440 34th Court, Apmt. A, Vero Beach, Florida 32967 Dear Mr. Newbold, The following is my decision regarding your appeal of your termination at the Solid Waste/Refuse Division. My decision is based on the termination and appeal letters previously submitted, information presented at the appeal meeting today, and my review of your personnel folder. According to your supervisors you were terminated for attendance and punctuality problems. At the appeal meeting testimony indicated that termination was considered 'in February, -1993 as a result of unsatisfactory performance. Due partly to your longevity with the County, you received a written warning and were placed on probation for six months. You were warned also that any further failure on your part to perform your duties would result in your dismissal. On April 26, 1993 you, received another written warning because of tardiness on April 9 and April 17, 1993 and a day of absence from work on April 24, 1993 which was not authorized. Mr. Brooks testified that he personally warned you again that you would be terminated if any further similar situations occurred. Less than 2 months later, you were late again. on June 5, 1993 and June 6, 1993. E