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Joe Irving, a resident in Vero Beach, was definitely in support of the ordinance. He <br />felt that the citizens should be given a chance; they might surprise the Commissioners and <br />do the right thing. Regardless of the issue or who is chairing a committee, that committee <br />still comes back to the Board for the final decision. If it does not work, the Commissioners <br />can rectify it. <br />Bill Glynn, 1802 Barefoot Place, Vero Beach, President of the Barrier Island <br />Coalition which consists of approximately 8,000 members, said that after a lengthy <br />discussion they concluded this particular ordinance may be flawed. They are not for or <br />against the concept, but against the ordinance as it was advertised. He commended <br />Commissioner Ginn, as Chairman of the Space Needs Committee, and Commissioner <br />Adams for the accomplishments of the Beach and Shore Preservation Committee. He felt <br />the committees would not be where they are today if it weren't for the Commissioners' <br />leadership. He believed the concept for each committee needs to be looked at and rules and <br />regulations for conducting the meeting should be provided. <br />Warren Winchester, 1845 Tarpon Lane, Vero Beach, agreed that they need to take <br />another look at the ordinance. If you want unbiased citizen input, then a board or committee <br />must be structured to make sure the members appointed have the opportunity to provide <br />input. <br />The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. There <br />being none, the Chairman closed the public hearing. <br />Commissioner Ginn had some questions regarding the guidelines for a <br />Commissioner as Chairman and asked the Board to think of the ramifications. She would <br />like to have this come back to the Board with a list of committees that must be chaired by <br />a Commissioner or a recommendation from staff. <br />County Attorney Paul Bangel stated of those boards he researched he found only <br />two committees that addressed the chairmanship. One of those, the Tourist Development <br />Council, according to the State Statutes has the option of designating a chair or allowing <br />election of a chair. <br />JANUARY 14, 2003 12 <br />