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Gifford Community Building for some programs for senior citizens. <br />He noted that community center was meant to be a multi -use <br />facility, and he felt the more it is used, the better. <br />Commissioner Eggert addressed Item 1 - the request for a <br />Branch Library, noting that they hope to break ground for the <br />North County Library at the end of this year and for the Main <br />Library probably into next year; so, she did not see how a branch <br />library could be included in the first 5 years. Once those <br />libraries are built, we will be looking at population development <br />to see where the next library should go, and possibly we can work <br />out something with the Community Center similar to the way we <br />worked with Fellsmere at the small branch Marion Fell Library. <br />Although we will not be able to build another library building in <br />the first 5 years, she did feel something can be done to begin a <br />program and work on from there. <br />Mr. Lundy emphasized that Gifford has the largest population <br />of any unincorporated area of the county and should not be low on <br />the priority list. He agreed they now have the Community Center <br />and it is a welcome facility, but felt the Board must realize <br />that just because the Community Center is there, it cannot take <br />care of ail their needs. <br />Commissioner Scurlock noted that we have represented to the <br />public that these monies will be used for central services, and <br />the Health Building is mandated. He believed the money generated <br />can also be used for a long term lease, and he would be very <br />supportive of trying to decentralize some of the Health services <br />and put them into the community. A Day Care Center undoubtedly <br />is much needed, but it is not an essential service. Of the 3 <br />items, he could heavily support the Branch Health Clinic, but <br />would have some difficulty with the others, especially in the <br />first 5 years. We will be lucky to get the first two main <br />libraries on line and functioning in the first 5 years, and <br />regarding a Day Care Center, he also felt that we can work with <br />the Council on Aging which may mean leasing some space. <br />o <br />7 <br />BOOK 76 Fr1GE 167 <br />