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so a corrected page 175 was provided showing the significantly reds Iced amount. <br />(CLERK'S NOTE: Revised page 175 filed with the backup for the meeting in the office of <br />the Clerk to the Board.) <br />(CLERK'S NOTE: THE BOOKLET ENTITLED "OPTIONAL <br />SALES TAX PROGRAM FIRST FIVE YEARS" HAS BEEN, <br />PLACED ON FILE WITH THE BACKUP IN THE OFFICE <br />OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD.) <br />Commissioner Lowther inquired about the plans for South County Park, and <br />Assistant Administrator Baird advised there will be additional facilities but nct a pool. The <br />amount set aside is $600,000; the Commission will be decide what facilities will be there. <br />Commissioner Adams pointed out there is a Master Plan and that � s one of the <br />benefits of the committees. There has been a lot of support from the south county for a <br />swimming pool. <br />Assistant County Administrator Baird stressed that the needs' costs are greater than <br />the projected funds. He pointed out that recreation is a Comprehensive Plan element and <br />some projects have had to be moved into the future because the money was nDt available. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in <br />this matter. <br />Fred Mensing, Roseland, suggested Indian River County look into a program (like <br />the state of Delaware's) for purchasing the development rights of the groves to try to save <br />some large agriculture areas, particularly in the eastern part of the county. He believed this <br />would benefit future generations. <br />John Williams, Smugglers Cove, thinks Indian River County has done .he best job <br />of any coastal county in Florida. He proposed the Board leave the door open u6til citizens <br />March 11, 2003 <br />17 <br />-� <br />