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Bryan Eaton, 502 Citrus Avenue, stated he works with the Red Cross, the Women's <br />Club, and coaches the Sebastian River High School Swim Team. There have been several <br />public meetings regarding this project. In fact, the first public meeting was attended by <br />himself and Commissioner Fran Adams. The second public meeting had a few more <br />attendees but not many. He was unsure how the School Board would feel about participating <br />in this venture when their year is only a 3 -month one. He believed that a larger, deeper pool <br />is a necessity as children need to learn to swim in water that is over their heads and the <br />moveable bulkheads allow for multiple uses of the pool. The Leisure Square pool is <br />overcrowded and the last time he used it, he had 18 to 20 swimmers and only 2 lanes <br />available to them. This larger pool would eliminate a lot of those problems. <br />Steve Fenning, 2079 5' Court SE, was concerned about downsizing the pool and <br />noted that senior swimmers from St. Edward's who want to compete at a high level have to <br />go to the 50 -meter pool at Indian River Community College. These pools do not pay for <br />their costs but the revenues do offset the expenses. The pool at St. Edward's is used by <br />Sebastian River High School and for adult fitness in the evenings. Also, that pool is not deep <br />enough for diving. A large pool would be used everyday and both Martin and St. Lucie <br />Counties have 50 -meter pools. <br />Carl Pease, 1436 32nd Avenue, wanted it noted that the City of Vero Beach paid for <br />the Leisure Square pool and he felt the School Board should put some money into this <br />project. <br />Stan Chichewicz believed this is the opportunity of a lifetime and all of the <br />components should be built. <br />JULY 119 2000 <br />-137- <br />BK ! 1 4 PG 153 <br />