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11:01 B. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />a.m. <br />1. Fire Station and EMS Stations <br />(memorandum dated February 9, 2016)----------------------------------------------98-- <br />--Vice <br />Vice Chairman Flescher explained why the Board should <br />consider relocating the portable/modular building, which is <br />currently housing Station 1 firefighters, to state-owned <br />property located in the Vero Lake Estates area. He also <br />wanted staff to work the funding mechanisms to properly <br />staff and equip it as a new station. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Flescher, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, for staff to: (1) relocate <br />the portable building currently at Station 1, to state-owned <br />property in the Vero Lake Estates area; and (2) work the <br />funding mechanisms to properly staff and equip it as a new <br />Advanced Life Support (ALS) station. <br />Discussion ensued regarding millage increases for Emergency <br />Medical Services (EMS); relocating the portable building; <br />and cost factors. <br />John O'Connor advocated moving the portable building <br />immediately. <br />Emergency Services Director John King and Assistant Fire <br />Chief Brian Burkeen King responded to the Board's concerns <br />regarding the equipment necessary to ensure proper ALS <br />service, and asked the Board if an ambulance engine would <br />be included. They also provided an update on Fire Stations 1 <br />and 7's renovation process. <br />MOTION WAS AMENDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, to add an ambulance <br />engine to the new station. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE OUESTION, and by a 4-1 <br />vote (Chairman Solari opposed), the Amended Motion <br />carried. <br />C. Commissioner Wesley S. Davis <br />None <br />Board of County Commission Minutes <br />February 9, 2016 Page 7 <br />