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Park after Mr. J. Ralph Lundy, as recommended in the letter <br />from the Progressive Civic League of Gifford, FL, Inc. <br />Vice Chairman Davis suggested presenting Mr. Lundy with a plaque listing the <br />reasons why the ball field was named after him. <br />J. Russell Lundy, Jr. 8676 Clearlake Lane, Ft. Pierce, thanked the Board for its <br />support and consideration. He told the Board that when his father was informed of this honor, he <br />became very emotional. <br />Commissioner Flescher suggested adding Mr. Lundy's quote, "A quitter never wins, <br />and a winner never quits" to the plaque. <br />9.B.2. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM CHARLES WILSON REGARDING OPENNESS <br />IN GOVERNMENT, PUBLIC REPORTING OF Ex PARTE CONVERSATIONS <br />Charles Wilson, 1919 19th Avenue, provided the Board with a copy of the <br />Lobbyist's Registration form (copy on file) and gave an overview, saying that about twenty years <br />ago, a proposal was made to the County Commission to have people who came before the Board <br />declare their interests and register as a lobbyist. He thought that at that time, there might not have <br />been a need to register as lobbyists, but recently a great deal has changed. He felt it was the <br />County's responsibility to preserve confidence in government by maintaining accessibility and <br />transparency. To ensure transparency in all County decisions, he wanted a procedure to be put into <br />place that would protect public confidence, protect the office holders, and maximize the citizen's <br />ability to talk with an appointed elected official. He used Quasi -Judicial as an example, and <br />suggested that the Legal Department develop an ordinance or direction that would require two <br />December 4, 2007 24 <br />