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Commissioner Wodtke commented that he would not be opposed to working up an alternative situation. He felt the Committee might come up with an all -County program, or one with the fire department, or the hospital, or the volunteers operating the system. He suggested that the various phases have a,chance to make a presentation to the Committee before coming up with a recommendation on this matter. SEBASTIAN RIVER LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Karen Stephens, president of the Sebastian River Library Association, approached the Board, introduced her associates, and advised the Board that there were 117 members in the Sebastian River Library Association. Chairman Scurlock asked if they had a ballpark figure in mind, in terms of support from the County. Mrs. Stephens responded 'it would be about $105,000; they have been fund-raising, and presently have $4,203. She added that they were going to be making similar presentations and trying to raise as much money as they could. Mrs.- Stephens commented that they would like very much to have a professional librarian. Chairman Scurlock referred to the budget for the upcoming year, and noted that the Board must identify what level of support could be given to the two libraries. Commissioner Lyons stated that, hopefully, the Attorney could come up with a resolution to form the Library Board at the next meeting. Then, he continued, they could get a candidate from the Sebastian River Library Association, and get into action by coming up with a recommendation for the funding for both sets of libraries. Commissioner Lyons felt the Board was close to setting up the vehicle that would help the Sebastian River Library Association. Chairman Scurlock affirmed that this is a County effort to provide library services, and the Board wants to move forward with an Indian River County Library system. APR 211982 33 : aaK 49 wE, 3