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Vice Chairman Wheeler addressed several comments made earlier about employees , <br /> stating that there are some things that government has to do , and he wanted to make it clear that <br /> he was not attacking their employees . He echoed Chairman Solari that it was frustration , not <br /> animosity that they saw today because their interest was to see the best thing done . <br /> Commissioner O ' Bryan hoped that in 20 years this vision they have today , may be <br /> looked at as a wonderful decision . He firmly believed that going to a unified regional system <br /> was the best thing for the entire community . It offers the best opportunity to provide the rate <br /> stabilization for everybody . He commented what a great benefit it would be to move the <br /> wastewater treatment plant off the river, and he was fully supportive in moving forward . <br /> Commissioner Flescher commented that the most pointed words he heard today were <br /> serving the customer, the constituent, and serving the shareholder . "This has everything to do <br /> with the input, not the Board, " he said . The bottom line is we have award-winning water in <br /> Indian River County, one of the best water supplies , the infrastructure , the capacity and the <br /> quality , and we just have to discuss the price . He believed today ' s action is best representing our <br /> citizens . <br /> The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion <br /> carried unanimously . The Board accepted the concept of <br /> consolidation, and directed staff to start discussions with the <br /> City . <br /> Commissioner Davis reiterated his request for a calendar. <br /> Administrator Baird wanted sufficient time to prepare the legal documents , and said he <br /> would bring a calendar to the Board the meeting of May 17 , 2011 . <br /> Vice Mayor Pilar appreciated having a timetable . <br /> Joint Meeting — City of Vero Beach 11 <br /> Regionalization water and sewer utilities <br /> April 29 , 2011 <br />