MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CIVIL SERVICE APPEALS BOARD OF THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, HELD IN THE 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 100 NORTH U.S. #1, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AT 3:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Frank Amandro called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2.
ROLL CALL
- Present:
- Vice-Chair Thora Moore; Paul Vollrath; Chairman Frank Amandro
- Absent:
- Alisa Atkinson
- Staff Present:
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- Jared Sorensen, Human Resources Manager
- Lynda Aransevia, Human Resources Coordinator
- Linda Cox, City Clerk
- Tina Rel, Assistant City Clerk
Ms. Alisa Atkinson arrived at 3:03 p.m.
3.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting.
Motion was made by Vice-Chair Thora Moore, seconded by Paul Vollrath to approve minutes.
- AYE:
- Alisa Atkinson, Paul Vollrath, Chairman Frank Amandro, Vice-Chair Thora Moore
Passed
4.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this Agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes, as this section of the Agenda is limited to fifteen minutes. The Civil Service Appeals Board will not be able to take any official action under “Comments from the Public” section.
Any person who wishes to comment on any subject on this Agenda may be heard at this time. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes, as this section of the Agenda is limited to fifteen minutes. The Civil Service Appeals Board will not be able to take any official action under “Comments from the Public” section.
No comments from the public.
5.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Selection of 5th Board Member
Chairman Amandro reported there were no additional applications received and suggested that Mr. Vollrath be considered for the position of the Civil Service Board member.
Motion was made by Vice-Chair Thora Moore, seconded by Alisa Atkinson to appoint Mr. Vollrath as Board member.
- AYE:
- Alisa Atkinson, Paul Vollrath, Chairman Frank Amandro, Vice-Chair Thora Moore
Passed
B.
Scheduling of Employee Appeal Hearing
Jared Sorensen, Human Resources Manager, informed the Board that the City has received a timely request for an appeal from an employee from the City Attorney's office and is hereby officially notifying the Civil Service Appeals Board of such appeal in accordance with City Charter.
Ron Cason, Attorney for the Civil Service Appeals Board, introduced himself and provided some background on the history of Civil Service Appeals Board hearings and the process and procedures which will be in place for the hearings. He shared that the appellant will provide 7 copies of the materials, exhibits and a list of witnesses which will be shared with the board the day prior to the hearing and that the Board serves as the judges for the appeal.
After discussion, the Board agreed that the requested hearing shall be scheduled for December 17 at 3:00 p.m. and proper notice shall be provided to the appealing employee by Mr. Sorsensen. In the event that date is unacceptable to the employee, alternate dates of January 7 or 14 at 5:00 were offered.
Ron Cason, Attorney for the Civil Service Appeals Board, introduced himself and provided some background on the history of Civil Service Appeals Board hearings and the process and procedures which will be in place for the hearings. He shared that the appellant will provide 7 copies of the materials, exhibits and a list of witnesses which will be shared with the board the day prior to the hearing and that the Board serves as the judges for the appeal.
After discussion, the Board agreed that the requested hearing shall be scheduled for December 17 at 3:00 p.m. and proper notice shall be provided to the appealing employee by Mr. Sorsensen. In the event that date is unacceptable to the employee, alternate dates of January 7 or 14 at 5:00 were offered.
6.
STAFF COMMENTS
Jared Sorensen, Human Resources Manager, indicated that the employee handbook is well underway and will be brought to the board as soon as it is reviewed by the City Manager.
7.
BOARD COMMENTS
No Board comments.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Amandro adjourned the meeting at 3:34 p.m.