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• <br />Chairman Stanbridge advised that a couple of citizens would also like to speak. <br />Commissioner Ginn understood this was just for parcel 2 and noted that the LAAC <br />had turned this parcel down; she thought it would be environmentally sensitive because it was <br />by the river. <br />Commissioner Macht explained that it was not rejected by the LAAC just given a low <br />priority. <br />Mr. DeBlois added that the Committee generally saw it as a worthy project to consider <br />for public purchase. The issue was whether it technically qualified for the bond funds <br />expenditure which was why staff was looking for alternative funding sources. <br />Chairman Stanbridge and Commissioner Macht recalled previously failed attempts to <br />acquire this property. <br />Discussion ensued. <br />Commissioner Macht had no objection to buying the property but preferred the <br />County purchase it through LAAC funds so there is no obligation on monies we need for <br />other purposes. <br />Mayor Walter Barnes of Sebastian read from a prepared statement that favored the <br />purchase of the property for the purpose of historic preservation. He encouraged the <br />Commissioners to purchase the property. <br />Frank Coffey, 5015 Fairway Circle, Vero Beach, did not view this purchase as an <br />emergency. It ought not to be purchased in anticipation of grant money. The taxpayers <br />should not be burdened with buying this property which was never budgeted nor discussed <br />in any open meetings or workshops. This property should be sent to the LAAC for their <br />recommendation. He hoped the Board would take that opportunity and not burden the <br />taxpayers. <br />Commissioner Macht concurred that this was a LAAC matter. With respect to <br />January 8, 2002 <br />75 <br />BK <br />J <br />• <br />