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DEC 15 199 �K �ryr <br />Ellis Pender, Sabal Palm Bowl, discussed the resolution <br />presented by the Tobacco Institute; he did not think it <br />would hurt to postpone this item until later. He asked the <br />Chairman to set up a committee, review the two resolutions <br />with the County Attorney, and the committee could prepare a <br />composite resolution. Mr. Pender then volunteered to sit on <br />the committee. <br />A resident of the County came before the Board and <br />advised them she had tobacco smoke allergy. She then gave <br />several examples of situations regarding the effects of <br />tobacco smoke and her problem; she was very much in favor of <br />the resolution as it was voluntary. <br />Mac Craig, 3rd Court, advised the Board that he had <br />about 400 signatures on a petition against no smoking in <br />public places. He was in favor of the resolution; he felt <br />it was a shame that citizens have to fight for clean air. <br />Terry Lehman, of the American Lung Association, felt <br />the Board had a good resolution. He suggested having a <br />small committee appointed to implement this resolution by <br />making signs available, etc. <br />Lengthy discussion followed; the Board did not want -to <br />present a hardship for the business people in the community. <br />Mr. Pender interjected that by adopting this <br />resolution, it would be the first step to having it become <br />mandatory. <br />Denise Driscoll, local businesswoman, came before the <br />Board and believed that a great many people, who were not <br />able to be present, were in favor of this resolution. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION ON THE <br />ORIGINAL MOTION. It was voted on and carried <br />unanimously. <br />