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• • 13.A.1. CHAIRMAN STANBRIDGE - SPACE NEEDS COMMITTEE PRESENTATION (ADMINISTRATION BUILDING) SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 18, 2002 AT 7 P.M. Chairman Stanbridge advised that she had circulated a proposal among the commissioners that the June 18th Board of County Commissioners' meeting be held in the evening rather than at 9 a.m. She had proposed this because of the large -ticket item (the County Administration Building) which will be discussed. The Space Needs Committee will be making a presentation for the public. She asked for feedback from the Commissioners. Commissioner Ginn reported that she had taken the proposal before the Space Needs Committee and they felt that having it televised live was more important. They voted to have it at the 9 am meeting on June 18th. She preferred it be in the evening because of the criticism that occurred because the SNC had not held their meeting in the evening. Chairman Stanbridge explained it could not be televised simultaneously because that evening is also the night of the regular City of Vero Beach Council meeting. The meeting can be taped and can be replayed later. Chairman Stanbridge thought it a good idea because the County does not generally spend that much money and thought it might be one of the policies the Board needs to make. She pointed out it is very difficult for staff to work all day and in the evenings and they also have other things going on. She thought when a large ticket item comes before the Board, it might be in the public's interest to have the meeting at night. She saw no difference whether it be a live broadcast or taped replay on television. It might be possible for the public to come to the meeting. Commissioner Ginn reported there was more public participation in the previous day's SNC's meeting than in earlier advertised workshops. Vice Chairman Tippin and Commissioner Macht had no preference. May 14, 2002 41 • 17