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Commissioner Solari agreed to Commissioner O'Bryan's suggestion to incorporate into his Motion the three core issues outlined on page 496 of the backup, which pertained to: (1) Serving the Barrier Island; (2) Serving the Town of Indian River Shores; and (3) Eliminating the City's wastewater plant and being served by the County. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the necessity for staff to obtain more information on: (1) the costs for the County to provide sewer, water, and reuse water services to the south Barrier Island, and (2) on the water and sewer infrastructure in that area. Director of Utilities Erik Olson suggested that the Commissioners meet with the City Council before staff meets with City staff, and affirmed that staff would research the infrastructure. He then reported that at the September 15, 2009 Board of County Commission meeting, he would be presenting a recommendation from the Utility Advisory Committee to put the City of Vero Beach on notice that the County would reveal its intentions for the southern Barrier Island by 2012. Bill Fish, City of Vero Beach Councilmember, agreed that it would be beneficial for the City and County to have a joint meeting to evaluate the wisest course of action. Dr. Stephen Faherty, South Beach Area, representing the South Beach Property Owners Association, reported that, with regard to the City structure, only one entity, the City's Utility Advisory Commission, has approved anything, which was relative to the wastewater treatment plan. He conveyed the importance of getting a direction from the policy makers on the City Council. Robert Bolton, Water and Sewer Director for the City of Vero, reported that the City Council had authorized him to enter into a discussion with Director Olson on the consolidation of the wastewater treatment services, but not the entire system. 9M September 8, 2009