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r ! I I 1 i Chairman Davis wanted to continue moving forward with the fire station on 4th Street, and keep the funding mechanisms in place for future fire stations. He also suggested the County start looking three years down the road on putting a unit near the North County Aquatic Center. He felt the more Advanced Life Support Engines in the system, the bigger the denominator per call. A discussion followed regarding the need for a fire station at Vero Lake Estates, and the Board felt this matter should be included in the 5-Year Capital Improvements Plan. Chairman Davis asked if there were comments from the public. John O'Connor, President Local 2201, asked for the Board's consideration for an additional mechanic. Administrator Baird replied that Director King had requested an additional mechanic and it was taken out of the budget with the thought that with the newer equipment, there would be fewer repairs. i The Board sought and received information from staff regarding the additional mechanic position. Administrator Baird stated he would add the position into the proposed budget in the amount of$46,353 (including benefits). Mr. O'Connor requested an emergency light at Oslo Road. Director King said he has had several discussions with Public Works Director Chris Mora and it was determined a light was not warranted at this time. A discussion followed regarding flashing lights and signage, and Administrator Baird said he would look into the matter. The Chairman called a recess at 12:30 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 1:30 p.m., with all members present. -AFTERNOON SESSION- 1:30 P.M. (PUBLIC HEARING) SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT (S.W.D.D.) i Clerk's Note: For presentation and Board actions under this item,please refer to the Public Hearing for the Solid Waste Disposal District (S.W.D.D.) 2015-2016 Budget Workshop minutes, which are prepared separately. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS (continuation from the morning session) 1:37 p.m. Administrator Baird announced the Supervisor of Elections was requesting $1,254,743, an increase of$178,253. Supervisor of Elections Leslie Swan spoke on the added costs involved with the upcoming j presidential election, the need for a new Dell Server for enhanced backup and recovery measures for the voter registration database, the new polling location for Precinct 34 and the costs involved to notify registered voters as required by the Florida Statutes, and a 3% cost of living increase for staff. She noted that last fiscal year, the Board approved her recommendation for a new voting system in the year 2017, of which she included a funding timeline for each of those three years in the budget packet. 2015/2016 Budget Workshop Page 11 July 15, 2015