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Commissioner Stanbridge pointed out that Mr. Ernest will be working with the local <br />staff of USF&WS and she recommended the process would go much smoother if Mr. Ernest <br />started out with those individuals in the field. <br />Mr. Ernest stated that his vision was first to get the players together, review the issues, <br />see where they want to go with it, and gave assurances he would be working very closely <br />with USF&WS staff here in Vero Beach. <br />Commissioner Adams concurred that would facilitate the process since a lot of the <br />questions will have already been answered when the plan is completed. <br />Commissioner Stanbridge recounted that development of conservation plans for other <br />species in the state have worked very well and she was aware of the final product coming in <br />within six months. <br />Mr. Tabar pointed out that he had been in close communication with USF&WS staff <br />both in Jacksonville and locally and they are very well aware of what the County is doing <br />and the goals of the HCP. <br />Commissioner Stanbridge thought those agencies have an understanding of the <br />urgency the County is facing and they would be inclined to move a little faster. <br />Mr. Tabar added that they had even participated in the on-site disaster relief team <br />following Hurricane Floyd and are very aware of the county's shoreline situation. <br />Commissioner Adams gave assurances to Commissioner Ginn that she has been <br />working diligently in this process. Unfortunately, there is no other alternative. <br />MOTIONWAS MADEbyCommissionerAdams, SECONDED <br />BY Commissioner Ginn, to approve staff's recommendation <br />(Alternative No. 1.). <br />October 12, 1999 <br />40 <br />_I <br />