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County Attorney Charles Vitunac reported that he discussed the prepared letter with Executive Director Dan Carey and Mr. Carey asked for an opportunity to respond to the letter before it is sent. Discussion ensued regarding minor changes in the letter, and Chairman Bird felt that the Board should hear from Mr. Carey before making a decision. Dan Carey, executive director of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC), clarified that TCRPC and other regional planning councils are not state agencies. They work for local governments. He thought the regional planning councils are basically a good forum where local governments can discuss and solve shared problems, and there have been good results from the combined efforts of the local governments and the TCRPC. He was not aware of the Board's strong feelings until he read the proposed letter. He asked for the opportunity to discuss this issue in detail at a workshop before the proposed letter is sent. He planned to meet with all the local governments that are members of the TCRPC and hear their comments as well. Discussion ensued regarding the possible changes in the TCRPC's responsibility. Commissioners Tippin and Eggert thought the letter should not be sent until after the workshop. Commissioner Macht preferred to send the letter without delay because the language of the letter gives the alternative of reconfiguring the TCRPC's responsibility. He had no further interest in the TCRPC as long as Palm Beach County continues as a member. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Tippin, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, to table a decision regarding the proposed letter and schedule a workshop at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 1993 on the subject of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. Commissioner Eggert wanted to wait until after the workshop to send the letter because the TCRPC has done good things and we need to discuss all the possibilities. Commissioner Adams thought the workshop should include individuals whose items have been reviewed by the TCRPC as well as the other members of the TCRPC. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. 49 $ FEB 1993 BOOK $F.+,;F$�.