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Commissioner Adams clarified that she is talking about replacing Jack Hebb who was a full-time agent here in Indian River County. In addition, it has been suggested ..by Dr. Cole of IFAS that we also might fund, at $7,500 a year, a part of that multi - county citrus agent in order to have him serve this county also. Her position is that it would be nice to have him, but she would hesitate to take that out of contingency funds to do that now. She would like to see us address that under our regular budget process. The contingency funds are there for emergency items and items that we consider of utmost importance. Chairman Bird asked if we would get the services of that individual if we didn't kick in the $7,500, but Commissioner Eggert pointed out that the ornamental/horticultural agent would have citrus knowledge. Administrator Chandler advised that we did budget a full - year's salary for the agricultural agent and, depending on the timing of when that position is filled, there might be some left over to put towards the $7,500. Commissioner Macht wondered why the Citrus League didn't fund the $7,500 itself since it is such a small amount, and Commissioner Eggert felt that was an interesting question. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved a letter of support recommending the immediate employment of an extension agent for Indian River County to replace Jack Hebb, stressing the need for this agent to be able to work with homeowners, commercial operations, administer pesticide training, run safety programs and serve other needs of the County; rejected at this time the IFAS's proposal for IRC to pay $7,500 toward a multi -county agent who would work with citrus growers, but suggested the IFAS make their request at budget time this summer. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 94 BAR ® 9 1993 8,,0K 88 F-acc Jl 0