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BOOK -10i PAGE 81 <br />Frank Zorc stated he has lived in the county for 45 years and paid taxes. There is <br />no question there is an erosion problem and something needs to be done, but he felt that two- <br />thirds of the residents would prefer a referendum. He had 2,000 signatures to a petition <br />asking the City not to spend money on beach restoration prior to the time the City transferred <br />the maintenance to the County. He objected to the Board refusing funding of $50,000 to the <br />Coalition for the Homeless while yielding to pressure from the beachfront property owners. <br />Ray Scent, 1615 71' Court, commented that grapes will rot if you ignore them, but <br />if you do the right things, they become very good wine. His mother and father had a hot dog <br />stand on the beach near the Ocean Grill and that whole area was grassy. The reefs were <br />covered with many feet of sand in those days and he hoped the Board would vote to put the <br />beaches back like they were. <br />Frank Coffey, 88 Cache Cay, noted that the people who attended last night's <br />workshop had only to read the Sunday Press Journal to learn about the meetings and the <br />topics. All meetings are open to the public and the public is free to ask questions and to talk <br />to staff at any time. <br />Penny Chandler, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, emphasized that <br />the Chamber supports the efforts. She commended Jeff Tabar on a terrific job and believed <br />that, no matter where you live, the beach is important. <br />Art Neuberger, Mayor of the City of Vero Beach, stated that he had seen other <br />beaches which have been restored and they look beautiful. He also noted that the Advisory <br />Committee meetings were open to the public, as well as all Board meetings. <br />Bob Bruce, President of Downdrift Coalition, expressed his thanks for the efforts of <br />staff and noted that this is a County project, not a City of Vero Beach project. He also stated <br />he would like to see the Board go after the Sebastian Inlet Taxing District for their <br />responsibility in the beach erosion problem. <br />Commissioner Adams thanked all -the speakers and said she is grateful for the <br />divergent opinions. She noted that the beach erosion is really a state problem but the <br />responsibility for curing the problem has fallen to the County and the County has accepted <br />the responsibility. We have to move forward with the best available technology at this time. <br />JULY 209 1999 <br />