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7. F. INDIANRIVER COUA T FAm ASSOCIA LWN. INC FIREFIGHTERS) -1998 COUNTY FAIR The Board reviewed a Memorandum of October 13, 1997: TO: Board of County Commissioners e.. �Q. 4�e, �-, FROM: Lea R. Keller, CLA, County Attorney's Office THRU: Charles P. Yitunac, County Attorney DATE: October 13, 1997 RE: Fair Association -1998 Indian River County Fair The attached letter from Bruce Barkett explains that under Chapter 616, Florida Statutes, the consent of the County is required for the firefighters to take over the operation of the annual County fair as a fair association. The state also requires that the County formally approve this procedure. Requested Acdon: Request the Board officially approve the firefighters becoming the Indian River County Fair Association in order to run the annual County fair. Commissioner Adams questioned whether the percentages recommended by the State for the mix of firefighters and the general public have been met. County Attorney Vitunac advised that the members of the new association are mostly firemen. When this association is approved by the County Judge, it will have a corporate charter, completely outside of County control, at which time the County Attorney's office will treat the matter at arm's length. Commissioner Adams felt the matter should be tabled for one week in order for staff to report on the percentages and whether or not the State's recommendations had been met. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board, by a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Macht being absent) unanimously agreed to table the matter for 1 week. (CLERK'S NOTE: At the conclusion of Item II.H.5., the Chairman was notified that a representative of the Fair Association was present and called for a motion to re -open Item U. out of order. For purposes of continuity, these minutes are written as items appear on' the Agenda.) OCTOBER 21, 1997 25 EiJuh go