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Public Works Director Jim Davis felt it would be unnecessary <br />because historically the Little League groups have not been <br />required to be licensed to operate concessions at the ball fields. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously <br />granted Gifford Central Little League the <br />concession rights at Gifford Park for Little <br />League activities. <br />STAFF TO SEEK APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES FOR POTENTIAL <br />NORTH COUNTY ALL-PURPOSE RECREATIONAL SITE <br />Commissioner Bird advised that the Parks and Recreation <br />Committee recommended staff begin exploratory talks with property <br />owners in the north county area near the junior high and new high <br />school for approximately 80 acres of land for a recreational site. <br />For several years, the committee has discussed the need for at <br />least two large, regional -type recreational sites in the county. <br />One is currently underway in the south part of the county at Oslo <br />Road and 20th Avenue. The central part of the county is covered by <br />the City of Vero Beach parks and programs. Because of new <br />population growth, there is a need in the north part of the county. <br />In addition, a group of citizens have advocated the need for a <br />swimming pool to serve the north county and this proposed site <br />might include a pool. Having the site near the schools would make <br />sense, offering the possibility of joint utilization, assuming <br />willing sellers were found, and money was made available for <br />purchasing property. <br />Commissioner Eggert agreed there was a need for a recreation <br />complex in the north county. Since $500,000 in local option 1 -cent <br />sales tax money won't be available until 1998-99, she wondered if <br />we should take an option to buy or find another source of funding <br />for the purchase. <br />Commissioner Bird responded that it was up to staff to <br />determine and make recommendations for funding. He hoped to <br />acquire a site prior to the receipt of the sales tax revenue. <br />Commissioner Macht mentioned that the Land Acquisition <br />Advisory Committee (LAAO) talked about 26 acres of school property <br />for which there are no long-term plans, and indicated that <br />cooperation with the School Board may be possible. <br />25 BOOK 93 PAGE 1 7 <br />August 23, 1994 <br />