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John Higgs, Indian River Shores, supported buying local; wanted to see the government promote this without it being a legal requirement; and advised the Board to continue seeking information before making decisions. Scott Barlow, Vero Beach, and swim coach at the North County pool, supported the recommendation of Commissioner Flescher regarding the purchase of a scoreboard at the pool. He said that from a professional view, the scoreboard would be the "icing on the cake" for the pool facility. He emphasized how the scoreboard would bring in hundreds of families and thousands of dollars of revenue in one weekend. Mr Barlow felt it would give the County the opportunity to host more and grander meets throughout the year. Ken Grudens, Executive Director of the Indian River Land Trust in Vero Beach and resident of Sebastian, said he and the Land Trust were excited about the Greenway projects He spoke about a current Lagoon Greenway project, and indicated that the Land Trust should partner in these types of projects so the non-profit can help facilitate and coordinate, at little or no cost to the County. He spoke about the Conservation Infrastructure Map and emphasized the need to protect and enhance resources as the County continues to grow. Richard Baker, Pehcan Island Audubon Society provided suggestions and conveyed how the clean-up of the relief canals would significantly help the Lagoon. He informed the Board that Cynthia Barnett, an award winning author, will speak about her book, Mirage: Florida and the Vanishing Water of the Eastern U.S., on February 16, 2009, 7:30 p.m., at the Vero Beach Community Center. Charles E. Smith retired Circuit Judge and native of Indian River County, voiced his ideas of a five year plan. He recalled how there were passenger rail services in the County until the 1960's and felt that since there was still room for another track, that the Board consider 14 February 5, 2009 Workshop — Goals for 200? • OK 136 PG 755