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Melissa Tripsen, 2525 14th Street, spoke in favor of staff's recommendation. <br />There were no additional speakers and the Chairman closed the public hearing. <br />Discussion ensued and Commissioner Davis related that Dean Sanders, a former legislature <br />during the Governor Chiles administration, told him that funds might be obtainable through a <br />program called the "Florida Rule in Farmstead Stewardship Act." He suggested they start now and <br />put some emphasis on their Lobbyist. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan mentioned concerns addressed at the LAAC meeting regarding the <br />appraisal and thought it was wise to wait in making a decision. He said the same members did <br />proceed with their vote, even with their concerns, because there was strong support for the actual <br />project. He spoke of economic benefits of having the ranch and the revenue it brings to the <br />community. He wanted to make sure the Sexton family were recognized for their outstanding <br />stewardship of the property, their land management techniques, their best management practices, <br />and it gave him a great deal of confidence to know that they have a "pending agreement" that they <br />will continue to do the right thing by the land and the community. <br />Clerk's note: This public hearing will be continued on February 20, 2007. <br />9.A. 2. PUBLIC HEARING FOR APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ELECTING TO <br />USE THE UNIFORM METHOD FOR THE LEVY, COLLECTION AND <br />January 16, 2007 13 <br />