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Amtrak Support in Concept/Evaluate Financial Impact: In conjunction with the Board's <br />Resolution of Support for Amtrak rail linking Jacksonville to Miami, work with the Treasure <br />Coast Regional Planning Council and the Legislature towards establishing Amtrak Service to <br />Vero Beach within five years. <br />Board discussion ensued as Commissioners expressed agreement with the concept of <br />Amtrak Service, but voiced reluctance to make a commitment until further information on <br />financial impact is obtained. <br />Commissioner Solari cautioned everyone to remember that the atmosphere that goes <br />along with the County being low-density would be altered should Amtrak come through. <br />Develop a Formal Position on Offshore Drilling: <br />This goal arose from input provided by Nancy Richards, Vero Beach, who felt it was <br />important for the Board to establish a position on offshore drilling in the State of Florida. <br />Commissioners Davis, Solari, and Wheeler voiced the importance of utilizing Florida's <br />natural resources, and believed that the United States would do a much better job (than other <br />countries) of controlling pollution and safeguarding the environment. <br />Public Comments <br />22 <br />February 18, 2010 <br />Economic/Goal Summit II <br />