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they should lobby the State to pay for some of the cost. <br />Commissioner Flescher supported using the Synchro Plan and he did not understand <br />why they were not using it already. <br />A lengthy discussion ensued among the Commissioners, and they posed questions to <br />staff seeking further information regarding the Synchro Plan methodology for traffic light timing, <br />and having dedicated green lights. <br />(Clerk's Note: The Chairman called for a recess at 12: 17 p.m., and he reconvened <br />the meeting at 12:34 p.m., with all members present.) <br />Chairman Wheeler opened the floor to the public. <br />Jerry Swanson, Commercial Developer with P&S Properties, told the Board that <br />after the US 1 workshop, they were able to put together a group of 22 developers who were <br />interested in putting up the funds to put in a link on US 1. Consequently, the more they were <br />willing to do, the more the links broke, and it became a tough thing for a developing community to <br />handle. He advised that this same group of developers would go to Tallahassee to lobby the <br />Legislature. He said it was not the Commissioner's responsibility, and asked the Board to give <br />every consideration to what staff was asking them to do. <br />Discussion continued among the Commissioners regarding how the Synchro analysis <br />handles failing links, vesting for commercial developers, and how it works on non-commercial <br />streets. <br />Al Scott, County resident, spoke 100% in favor of synchronization, and agreed with Mr. <br />Baird that they need to lobby the State to pay their fair share. He also wanted to thank Mr. Paladin <br />and his whole family for their time and financial resources that they put forth at no cost to this <br />July 17, 2007 22 <br />