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and if no retrofit of County vehicles was necessary. He inquired whether the County shared fuel <br />with the School District, and learned from County Administrator Joseph Baird that fuel was <br />purchased in bulk and used by all County vehicles, the School Board, and the Sheriff's <br />Department. <br />School Board members and County Administrator Baird speculated on whether there <br />might be a joint savings relative to telephone services. <br />Commissioner Flescher informed everyone that Hess has incorporated 10% ethanol into <br />their fuel and has reduced their prices. He felt that this might be one avenue to pursue. He urged <br />both Boards to explore opportunities to reduce costs by combining recreational and other facilities <br />which could be shared by the County's youth. <br />School Board Vice Chairman Carol Johnson agreed that in today's economic times, it <br />was important not to have duplication of services or facilities. <br />Chairman -Commissioner Bowden conveyed that the County and Indian River Community <br />College were jointly building a new library. She believed that sharing library use, including <br />personnel, would be another pertinent avenue for reducing costs through County and School Board <br />partnership. <br />School Board Vice Chairman Johnson talked about the media center at the new school, <br />which would be built at 66th Avenue. School Board Members and County Commissioners <br />speculated on who would be allowed to access the school media centers. Discussion ensued <br />regarding possible safety measures which could be established to allow public access to the media <br />centers without jeopardizing the safety of the students. <br />3 <br />March 13, 2008 <br />Joint Meeting/Indian River County School Board <br />