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Chairman Neuberger explained that Commissioner Wheeler was entitled to bring the <br />matter back for discussion, but he thought the Legislature says if you bring it up once in a session <br />you cannot come back again for another year. He felt the Board needed to discuss the matter <br />otherwise this would keep coming up and soon become a political football with no end. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wheeler felt the tax cap was a good idea. He was only seeking voters’ <br />opinion and failed to understand the fear in putting this on the ballot. <br />Discussion ensued on whether the public knew anything about the urban service line; and, <br />whether or not this should be looked at as an educational tool. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wheeler related the objective of his campaign, which is to educate people. <br />Commissioner Bowden felt it was good to have the community speak loud and clear. As <br />far as educating the public, she suggested staff giving a presentation on exactly where the urban <br />service line is explaining what is inside and outside of it. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued and centered on tax implications and what Commissioner Wheeler was <br />trying to accomplish. <br /> <br />Although not a public hearing, the Chairman invited the public to speak. <br /> <br />Mr. Ital Veron <br />, 280 Pepper Tree, member of the Indian River Neighborhood Association <br />(IRNA), supported strongly Commissioner Wheeler’s proposed referendum. He encouraged <br />Commissioners to support the cause saying he did not believe that people have to know the course <br />of the urban service line, but people will participate if you give them a chance. <br /> <br />Chairman Neuberger and Mr. Veron engaged in discussion regarding the low percentage <br />of voters and whether it reflected good government. <br /> <br /> <br />April 4, 2006 - 42 - <br /> <br />