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ijum 1987 1 BOOK 68, FvJE 541 Commissioner Eggert explained that she brought this matter to the Board today because she feels there was some miscommunication regarding the building insurance. She emphasized that the Women's Club works very hard to raise the money for the present insurance premiums, and it has been her hope that if the additional hours contributed by the County to the Fellsmere project resulted in them having to pay a higher insurance premium, the County would pay the extra amount. At present, she did not know for sure if there would be any additional premium costs or what they would amount to, but would like the lease to read that we will pay any difference in the insurance. Commissioner Bowman suggested that we wait until we see if there is any increase in the premium, but Commissioner Eggert wished to take the Commission's feelings in this matter back to them at this Thursday's meeting. Chairman Scurlock stated that he did not have a problem with it, and pointed out that the County assumes a certain degree of liability when we decide to operate a library. Commissioner Eggert cautioned that the Fellsmere program may not be successful and could cease at any time. Administrator Balczun stated he did not disagree with the concept of the County paying for part of the insurance, but did not want to convey the message to them that they could choose the coverage and then apportion the costs. Chairman Scurlock suggested that we set an amount and indicate that we are willing to participate financially. It was agreed that Commissioner Eggert would take the message back to the Fellsmere Library Association that the Board would participate in the expanded insurance coverage necessary to operate the library. Commissioner Bird wanted to know, at some point, what amount that participation would be, and Commissioner Eggert advised that 53 - M