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JAN 3 0 1995 BOOK 59 i'NcF 722 taxes, and it puts us in a very bad situation when they ask for money out of the General Fund to supplement their taxing. It is similar to our dealings with the School Board which is a separate taxing entity. Commissioner Lyons emphasized that it is the Commission's responsibility, acting as the District Board of Fire Commissioners of the North County Fire District, to assure there is adequate fire protection and coverage for the entire District area. It seems, however, a problem has arisen in regard to the Vero Lake Estates department. The Commission feels there should be an active station out there, but it seems there is some difference of opinion on the Advisory Board, not as a unified Board apparently, but as members of different fire department. Commissioner Lyons pointed out that as of this moment we have a Fire District that owns no property, except some miscellaneous equipment, but at the same time, we are charged with the responsibility of fire coverage for this whole area. Mr. Fletcher did not feel there is any doubt that the Vero Lakes station should be out there, but there is a question relating to the degree of speed at which it should be completed. Commissioner Scurlock noted that originally in the South County Fire District, the City of Vero Beach owned everything, and what we ended up doing was a master plan to show that everybody would get a fair share of protection, equipment, etc., and that it would all balance out in phases - some might get more in the first phase, etc. Discussion re Proficiency Standards for Volunteer Firemen Commissioner Lyons inquired about the requirements for a certain proficiency among the volunteers, and Administator Wright stated that there is no minimum requirement for volunteer firefighters, but the State says we can create a basic standard. General Services Director Dean reported that two courses are offered - a basic 60 hour course and an advanced 40 hours that 4 _ M