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Chairman O'Bryan supported the County's eventual acquisition of the Expansion <br />Property, but could not sanction losing guaranteed parking in exchange for a revocable parking <br />license. He recalled that in May 2009, the City Council had promised to provide additional <br />property for playing fields if required, and suggested that the quickest way to move forward <br />would be for the City to grant a short-term lease to MiLB. <br />Commissioner Wheeler supported the deed exchange wishing to support MiLB's plan <br />and the County's investment in Vero Beach Sports Village. He envisioned the County being <br />able to retain its current parking area for a long time. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, for discussion, to <br />approve the County Attorney's conceptual plan for the <br />transfer of properties between the City of Vero Beach and <br />the County, providing that Public Works approves of the <br />access easement to be located on 43rd Avenue to the <br />Expansion Property. <br />The Board CONSENSUS was for the County Attorney to negotiate the contract with the <br />City, and bring it back for Board approval or denial. <br />Vice Chairman Solari opposed the Motion, declaring that the first step should be to <br />approach the City Council about whether they will fulfill their promise to lease the property to <br />MILB. <br />Commissioner Flescher wondered if the incoming City of Vero Beach Council members <br />would honor a promise made by former members. <br />Mr. Callan emphasized MiLB's need for a speedy decision, and opined that negotiations <br />between the County and the City were going well. <br />28 <br />November 2, 2010 <br />