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M Commissioner Wodtke commented that we now have an excellent and conclusive report to hang our hat on, even though the figures are shocking. He did agree the community has been responsive, but felt perhaps the public might be happier with a library system that is established as a separate taxing district and not intertwined within the overall operating budget of the county. He asked Commissioner Lyons what we do next. Commissioner Lyons felt the first step would be for the Board to accept the report, acknowledge that this is a draft of what this county normally should have for a library system, and agree to move towards a referendum. The second step would involve the method of financing and location of the facilities. Chairman Scurlock did not have any question that, from a professional standpoint, the outline is what we should be doing; however, whether this is acceptable to the community will only be known when we go to referendum, and he believed you do have to sell it. Commissioner Lyons pointed out that before moving ahead at all, the first step taken was to get Sebastian and Vero Beach to agree to put their properties into this; now, if the Commission can agree the proposed plan looks like the right thing, then it can be presented to the people. Commissioner Bird believed that Commissioner Lyons has oversimplified. The report shows us where we are and where we need to get to. Now, the tough part is how,long does it take to get there, what the cost will be to get there, and what is the best way. Commissioner Lyons noted that the committee has some guidelines already, and he is well aware of budget constraints. Chairman Scurlock stated that he would suggest a motion to adopt and accept the proposed report and recommend the advisory committee get this into a.form to present to the electorate of the county. As to just what should be included and the timing, he would depend on the professionals. 39 EES 2 6 196 Bou 63 FaU 75.,