The consultant will look at total needs throughout the County. Mayor Adcock stated that fireman are certified at the state level. EMS personnel should also be certified at the state level rather than at the County level. They should try to change this particular rule. Wally Ainsworth, Director of EMS advised the State should address the certification of local EMTs.
Industrial development needs to be a countywide program.
Chairman Warren noted the Board of Commissioners has been supportive of and is committed to economic development. He also sits on the Chamber Board of Directors. He does not think there is a move by the Chamber to incorporate these entities. The Chamber of Commerce focus is to have these entities working together and in the same building so that communications can be better. The reduction in the budget request is due to current economic issues and because of the fact that they can now do things more economically.