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MAY, 16 1985 BOOK U. Commissioner Scurlock believed when they made up the committee, they did not realize that the County is taking over the administration of the District, and that Tom Nason will not be running the South County Fire District next year. Commissioner Wodtke felt they probably were talking about Tom Nason as a representative of the City of Vero Beach. Chairman Lyons and Commissioner Bowman both indicated their interest in having ALS for the whole county. Administrator Wright felt the bottom line is who will have to pay fo*r it - us or the Hospital District. Commissioner Scurlock noted that then the other question is whether the Fire Department handles the ALS or the Ambulance Squad. Commissioner Wodtke expressed the hope that they would investigate a fee for services, and the Administrator felt they will have to. Commissioner Bowman asked if every ambulance would be equipped for ALS, and it was noted that this is part of the physical study. Commissioner Bird wished clarification whether he was being asked to serve as representative of the Commission or as an individual, and Administrator Wright stated that Rick Lamb had said he was going to appoint Commissioner Bird. Chairman Lyons asked if the Commission wants to take a position at this time as this really isn't on today's agenda. Commissioner Scurlock just felt some liaison should be established and information supplied regarding who represents who and who runs what. He noted that he does not want Chief Forrest Smith speaking for us unless.we have instructed him. Administrator Wright stressed that he was not asking the Board to take a position, but to look at it hard as a countywide system. He noted it may not be feasible. Commissioner Scurlock felt the key is the communications network. 67 M M J 1 - M