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Commissioner Bowden pointed out that she had previously made two motions for a <br />feasibility study and stressed that it is important for citizens to know the financial costs and the <br />timing. She wants more service and quality service. She suggested the Commissioners all try to <br />work together and do it cost-efficiently. <br />County Administrator Baird stated he is not anticipating any cost savings in the <br />beginning because of training, not knowing what we will have to pay for dual-trained personnel. <br />He stressed that the County wants to keep our employees whole. There is an anticipated savings <br />when we open new stations with fewer personnel. <br />Mr. Molinari <br /> could not think that we will be saving money in 5 years. He asked <br />what the real trends are for growth in which one of the specialties, fire or medical. He felt it might <br />be for medical care. <br />Sal Neglia <br />, Sebastian, commented he had seen these mergers fail in New York <br />mostly because of poor management. He was concerned about costs and thought a cost analysis <br />should be done for the taxpayers so they know what they will have to pay. <br />County Administrator Baird stated staff is working on the numbers and will have <br />that information in the future. <br /> <br />(Clerk’s Note: At 11:37 a.m., the Chairman announced that it was time to take care <br />of Item 12. an attorney-client session. The minutes for Item 10. continue below after completions <br />of Item 12 and a lunch break. The Chairman also read into the record the necessary announcement <br />concerning Item 12.) <br /> <br />(Clerk’s Note: At approximately 1:30 p.m., Chairman Lowther reconvened the <br />meeting with all members present except Commissioner Davis who arrived at 1:40 p.m.) <br /> <br />Bob Johnson, <br />Coral Wind Subdivision, recommended having a doctor on the staff <br />of the Emergency Services Department. <br />September 13, 2005 39 <br /> <br />