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r- <br />MAR 2, 2 <br />900K 91 FACE 1071 -7 <br />Commissioner Eggert was concerned about the possible costs <br />involved in issuing an invitation to United States Attorney General <br />Janet Reno. <br />Discussion ensued, and Commissioner Bird suggested that we <br />issue the invitation and if there are costs involved, address the <br />issue at that point. <br />Carol Johnson assured the Board that the Chamber of Commerce <br />can provide accommodations and in-kind services for the speaker. <br />If the invitation mentions that accommodations will be provided, <br />that should alert them to the fact that other costs will not be <br />covered. <br />Attorney Reg Wilcox, representing the Bar Association, <br />clarified Judge Vocelle's intent in his recommendation that we <br />invite United States Attorney General Janet Reno to speak at the <br />opening ceremonies. Ordinarily, we could not imagine having a <br />United States Attorney General attend such an event, but the fact <br />that the Attorney General is a Floridian makes it reasonably <br />possible that the invitation will be accepted. <br />Commissioner Bird noted that the Courthouse Advisory Committee <br />recommended a second choice, but he preferred to issue one <br />invitation and wait for an answer. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously agreed to <br />invite United States Attorney General Janet Reno to <br />be the keynote speaker at the opening ceremonies of <br />the Indian River County Courthouse. <br />Carol Johnson reported that the only steps the Chamber of <br />Commerce has taken to this point is clearing the parade route with <br />the Sheriff and Chief of Police. -She asked for direction from the <br />Board regarding participants in the parade. <br />It was the consensus of the Board that the Chamber of Commerce <br />follow its plan to issue press releases and include all parties who <br />care to participate in the parade. <br />SEBASTIAN INLET DISTRICT MEETING <br />Commissioner Adams reported on an article in the newspaper <br />regarding the Sebastian Inlet Taxing District which contained some <br />inflammatory statements about the County and taxes. She stated <br />66 <br />r � � <br />