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Chief DeBlois responded to more questions from Vice Chairman Flescher <br />regarding the hurricane harbor building and whether it could be deemed to have a rich cultural <br />past, and if there was a historical value to which it could be aligned. Mr. DeBlois said it would <br />have to be determined that it is eligible for historic structure designation. He also explained the <br />process of getting eligibility status, and added for information that the County was working with <br />John Dean (pro bono) on the restoration of the Archie Smith Fish House, as well as, looking at <br />other funding source opportunities. <br />Commissioner Wheeler mentioned the need not to rush and Chairman Davis <br />explained that the seeming rush was because of the application deadline. <br />Chairman Davis expressed his excitement about this opportunity and was pleased <br />to see the amount of support from various entities. <br />David Nolte, 900 Royal Palm Place, concerned citizen, asked if any of the subject <br />properties were in foreclosure. He was concerned that when government buys land they seem to <br />pay more than the minimum price for them. He hoped that a reasonable price would be paid for <br />the subject property and the authorities do not just throw millions of dollars at land that is not <br />worth that kind of money. <br />Mr. Minner explained how the negotiations process would be conducted, which <br />would be done by the Florida Communities Trust. <br />Mr. Nolte said these two (subject properties) were the only two really high private <br />purchases, the other two were government, along the riverfront in Sebastian; and the Property <br />Appraiser has had to be lowering the assessed values of all the riverfront properties. He <br />suggested that a million, million and a half could cover the purchases. <br />6 <br />November 21, 2008 <br />Special Call Meeting <br />