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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 />