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MAY 2 3 1994 Boos 5 7 PAGE 24' - the jack system, etc. We have had many opportunities for the public to speak and be heard, and they will continue to be heard. Commissioner Wodtke wished there were some other alternatives than sand pumping, but at this point believed the only alternative is to do this or do nothing, and this, at least, will put sand back into the overall system where it will benefit everyone in the county. He then reported that the Beach Restoration and Preservation Committee met yesterday for three hours, and he believed within a month or 60 days they will be able to come back with good recommenda- tions re funding. In regard to saying that he is not in favor of going to referendum, he noted that we have spent monies for bicycle paths - sidewalks - recreation, etc., without holding referendums. Commissioner Wodtke believed this is an issue governmental bodies need to look at. However, even though he realized Representative Nelson is in a very difficult position and has been told that he is representing the elected officials, but not necessarily the people, he felt the Board would be criticized for voting on the issue of a referendum today without having had it published on the agenda. Commissioner Lyons noted that the statement that keeps coming to his mind is what happens if they do nothing. He believed it will never end up that they do nothing. If the beach is not renourished, there undoubtedly will be sea walls put up for the protection of property, which would simply accelerate the problem of the remaining beach, and we very shortly would have no beach in the middle of Vero Beach. There cannot be nothing done. Commissioner Wodtke believed the City Council right now is considering putting a sea wall in the area of Sexton Plaza. He reiterated that the Committee he is sitting on 84 � � r