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Vice Chairman Davis requested that an additional chart be added as Table 14 to the GNP, outlining the funding sequences for the various objectives/actions in the plan. Discussion followed pertaining to Objective 9, 4561 Street Beautification and Improvements — 43r1 Avenue to US 1, regarding the possibility of partnering with the proposed Family Dollar store to culvert portions of the canal on 45th Street. County Administrator Joseph Baird said he would bring back more details about Family Dollar's construction plans in August 2014. Wanda Scott, 4306 26th Avenue, urged the Board to escalate the timelines/funding for the necessary improvements, and elevate the community out of the poverty level. Joe Idlette, 4570 57th Avenue, President of the Progressive Civic League of Gifford (PCLG), spoke about the need for all interested parties to cooperate to actualize the GNP. Linda Morgan, 3986 46th Street, PCLG member, urged citizens to take advantage of the initiatives that have already been put into place for the Gifford residents. Joseph Paladin, representing Gaddis Properties (owner of AAA Auto Salvage Yard on 45th Street), disclosed that code enforcement violations on the site are being cleaned up, and that the salvage yard will not be reopening. Tony Brown, 4159 57th Court, asked the Board to expedite the 45th Street beautification. He also urged Gifford residents to do their part to help rectify problems in the community. Joe Idlette, Jr., 4730 58th Ave., PCLG member, applauded the role of the PCLG in the Gifford community and asked Commissioners to expedite the GNP wherever feasible. Althea McKenzie, 2405 16th Avenue, advocated that the County expedite the timelines in the GNP, explore all available grants, and provide a quarterly progress report outlining funding opportunities. She also suggested that the Board institute a workshop with the County Public Works Department to discuss pending projects. Board of County Commission Minutes July 15, 2014 Page 9