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consultant was hired early in the planning for the new Courthouse which has had clear air quality. He hoped the use of a consultant with that expertise will be incorporated in the planning of the new Administration Building. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Leonard Miller, 200 Greytwig Road, read his letter of June 10, 2002, into the record. (Letter has been placed on file with the backup for the meeting.) He believed the need to provide a new building was long overdue and recommended they plan for 50 -year growth. He credited Public Works Director James Davis with many accomplishments in spite of the limited space and staff members. Guy Barber, 6290 105' Place, Sebastian, was not opposed to a new building and the use of the $21,000,000 set aside. He was opposed to the location and an extension of the additional 10 tax. Brian Heady opposed the need for more space but thought the current building could be expanded to create that additional space. He cited newspaper information which indicated the ability to build out commercial space at a lower per square foot cost. He suggested they utilize the buildings now leased to the Homeless group and the School District. He suggested the Board listen to everyone no matter how radical they think they are. Frank Coffey, 5015 Fairways Circle, advised that he represented the Taxpayers Association which had voted at their meeting of June 15, 2002, to support the recommendations of the Space Needs Committee. Mindy Stone, 1956 19`x' Avenue, believed there should be a referendum on this issue. She also believed a tax increase is unfair because it taxes the year-round residents and not June 18, 2002 44