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391 and funding the change in the longevity plan. He feels the Board needs to talk about the entire process of merit at a later date separate from th- budget sessions. Commissioner Insko stated her support for Option 3 and Commissioner Gordon indicated her support for option 2 which is the current plan. John Link suggested that the savings in insurance go toward funding , the longevity plan. Commissioner Halkiotis favors taking department heads out of the merit plan and developing another system of evaluating performance for them. He asked John Link for a report on this idea. Commissioner Gordon suggested making the change in the longevity plan effective January 1, 1994 . Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by Chair Carey to approvo option 3-A(a) and 3-A(b) as stated below with the effective date of the longevity pay at 10 years to be effective January 1, 1994 . 3 . Option A a. Continue the current merit plan 1.25/2 . 5/3 . 75 b. Begin Longevity Pay at 10 years at 1.50 of salary instead of beginning it at 15 years VOTE: AYES, 3 ; NOS, 2 (Commissioners Halkiotis and Willhoit) NEW POSITIONS Chair Carey asked that an additional Sheriff's Deputy position be adder_ because of the increased workload created by the addition of other positions. Commissioner Willhoit questioned if one additional deputy would be enough to provide adequate green box patrol that will be necessary with the staffed sites. Sheriff Pendergrass indicated that he will come back next year with workload indicators. The Manager's budget included four new positions and with this additional position he feels he will be okay for now. The total cost for this position will be $34, 695. Commissioner Halkiotis 'asked to- hold those positions 'that are being funded by the property tax. This would include the three telecommunication assistants. Commissioner Insko noted that the EMS Advisory Strategic Plan will address personnel. However, they don't expect to cut any positions because the demand continues to increase. Commissioner Halkiotis emphasized the importance . of educating Orange County citizens about EMS instead of continuing to take calls that are not true emergencies. The Commissioners continued reviewing the list of new positions. The consensus was to discuss the Planner II position, the Animal Control Officer position and the Telecommunication Assistant positions. The Board discussed the workload that has been added to the Planning Department and decided to approve this position or demand less of th4 department. The Board discussed the Animal Control Officer position. Health Director Dan Reimer explained the process he follows in asking for new positions.