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• • Vice Chairman Ginn thought Chairman Adams' idea was splendid. Chairman Adams referred to Commission minutes of 1997 where this subject had been previously discussed. She felt it was the County's responsibility to provide a smoking area. She stated that General Services Director Thomas W. Frame has begun looking at an access on the east side of the County Cafe and should have some suggestions with costs in the near future. She felt this would be an appropriate solution which would be good for both the employees and the public. She asked if this met with the Commissioners approval. There was CONSENSUS to move forward with investigation of this solution. 13.A.2. CITY OF FELLSMERE -RESTORATION OF OLD SCHOOL FOR USE AS RECREATION CENTER Chairman Adams explained that she had met with John Little, Administrative Assistant for the City of Fellsmere, on the restoration of the "old school" and turning it into a recreation center, and the City had proceeded with efforts toward that goal. The community has done well in their fund-raising, however, the City is swamped now with grant projects and other things, and they are short staffed. The possibility of the County continuing this effort has been discussed. She believed they had a $200,000 grant and that there was money in this year's legislative budget for the school. She presented a letter which had been distributed to the Commissioners earlier and stated that if they approved this request, the letter would be taken to Thursday night's Fellsmere City Council meeting. Further she stated that she had discussed this with Administrator Chandler and there was an ability, through General Services Director Thomas W. Frame, for the County to oversee the restoration efforts through the grants and other funds. She believed there was great support from the City and the Recreation staff to move this project forward and asked for support from the Board. February 15, 2000 75