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Ba% 93 FAA 5564 County Administrator Jim Chandler read aloud the following letter dated September 20, 1994: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25th Sbeet, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Telephone: (407)567-M M September 20, 1994 Harry L. Lutz 1402 Barber Street Sebastian, FL 32958 Dear Mr. Lutz: Suncom Telephone: 2211-1011 The following is my determination of your appeal of the General Services Director's decision regarding your demotion from Tradesworker II to Tradesworker 1. ' This determination is based on the testimony presented at our September 15, 1994 meeting, as :well as Information contained in the appeal letter from your attorney ( Exhibit 1),' the General Services Director's decision letter , ( Exhibit 11) and the Buildings & Grounds Superintendent's demotion memo ( Exhibit 111) . Based on a combination of the preceding, I concur with the General Services Director's decision and the factors he delineated in arriving at that conclusion ( Exhibit .111) . Of particular significance, in my opinion, are the factors relating to the Tradesworker II position. There is only one such position within the County organization. The position assignment is to service the County Jail, as was the Intent when the classification was created. As a result, the individual occupying that position must be able to fulfill all of the responsibilities of the position. A critical responsibility Is the ability to satisfactorily respond to calls after normal working hours and on weekends. Even though a Work Permit may authorize you to drive a vehicle for work related purposes during the one year period, testimony presented indicated the Risk Management Department's concern regarding increased exposure and potential liability if involved in an accident. In my opinion, the County should not be exposed to that potential liability. As a result, in my opinion, you cannot totally fulfill all the responsibilities of the Tradesworker II position. Considering the DUI conviction, I believe your supervisor had no alternative but to consider disciplinary action. Based on the incident and your past performance, I agree that termination was not warranted. A reprimand, verbal or written, `if considered, would not have resolved the matter concerning your- ability to drive a County vehicle and fulfill the responsibilities of the Tradesworker 11 position. As a result, I believe the demotion was justified. Based on the preceding, I deny your appeal. Pursuant to Administrative Manual Section AM -807.1, you may appeal my decision to the Board of County Commissioners. Yours truly, �mmes E. Chandler County Administrator 6 October 19, 1994 -I