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� � r <br />Under discussion, Commissioner Bird also commended the <br />effort that Fellsmere is making. While he recognizes that the <br />need is here, he felt that a lot of consideration should be given <br />to looking at the possibility of becoming a part of an already <br />established, well functioning ambulance squad. <br />Mayor Tyson stated that they would consider anything that <br />would be in the best interest for the citizens in the area. He <br />wanted the Board to understand that they are going to do <br />everything possible to provide what is needed, but they realize <br />what is needed far more than most other people in the County. <br />Administrator Wright asked about some fixed costs in regard <br />to the 911 program, and Chairman Lyons stated that would be <br />determined later. <br />Johnny Kirchner, speaking as a taxpayer and not as a member <br />of the IRC Volunteer Ambulance Squad, referred to Mayor Tyson's <br />mention of the meeting with Mr. Martine and himself and recalled <br />that Dan Martine pointed out to Mayor Tyson that if Fellsmere <br />furnished the manpower, they would help them furnish the rest, <br />but there was no further communication from Mayor Tyson. Mr. <br />Kirchner pointed out that twenty cents out of every dollar used <br />to run the IRC Ambulance Squad this past year is taxpayers money. <br />a <br />They are presently running 7 ambulances and made 6000 calls this <br />year compared to 5000 calls last year. He felt that the <br />emergency medical problem here in the County is expanding very <br />rapidly. He urged the Board to limit the number of Certificates <br />of Need and appoint a representative to sit in on the Board of <br />Directors of the IRC Ambulance Squad to give the taxpayers' <br />input. He strongly recommended that they delay issuing a <br />Certificate of Need until there is further communication between <br />the Fellsmere group and the IRC Squad. <br />Mayor Tyson responded that he does not have any recollection <br />of any statement being made by either Mr. Kirchner or Mr. <br />Martine, to the effect that they would furnish everything but the <br />manpower. <br />41 <br />BOOK 6 0 F'r,169, 6 <br />