I suppose reasonable and rationale discussion doesn't fit with your present agenda...

The only valid issue at this juncture is the cost...if the majority of the membership wants to bring the project to a screeching halt based upon that issue...that is their right. But throwing other personal preferences into the mix is uncalled for.

Using this current debacle as a basis to further another agenda to alter the location and/or size is inappropriate...until/if this proposal goes completely south the board...each and every one of them...has a responsibility to fulfill the original promise to the members to the very best of their ability...even allowing a bit of wiggle room to account for the real world situation regarding escalating costs.

No one should be starting a "new" community center project until the current one has been decided by the membership. If you have a problem with that position...so be it.