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WORK ORDER ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD <br />13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS - NONE <br />14. COMMISSIONER ITEMS <br />14.A. COMMISSIONER GARY C. WHEELER, CHAIRMAN <br />14.A.1. COMMISSIONER ASSISTANT POSITION <br />Chairman Wheeler announced that Darcy Vasilas, who had been his assistant, had <br />relocated to North Carolina. He said he had asked Human Resources Director James Sexton to <br />analyze the potential of filling the Commissioner Assistant position with a full-time, part-time, or <br />temporary employee through an agency, and elaborated why it would be most practical to fill it <br />with a part-time employee. He revealed that the vacancy had been offered as a part-time position <br />to Reta Smith, outlined her qualifications, and said that by not hiring a full-time employee, plus <br />not hiring a replacement for Commissioner Solari's assistant position last year, there would be a <br />reduction of approximately $85,000, which is over 10% of the Board's budget. <br />The BOARD's CONSENSUS was to fill the position with <br />part-time employee Reta Smith. <br />Discussion ensued among the Commissioners regarding their employee reductions over <br />the past few years. <br />Chairman Wheeler thereafter announced that he would not be seeking reelection. He said <br />he would withdraw from the race, and that the District 3 seat will now be open for those wishing <br />to file. He expressed that it had been a privilege and an honor to work with fellow Board <br />members and staff, and stressed that Indian River County is a cut above in many areas. He also <br />thanked the public for their trust, and for placing confidence and faith in him over the past 20+ <br />years. <br />March 20, 2012 20 <br />vit <br />BK 142 PG 248 <br />