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� MAY 181983 ACK . 5,26 Board members commented on the fact that it is very difficult to assimilate material handed out at the last moment, and Commissioner Lyons stated that he would prefer to meet every Wednesday and have a chance to study the agenda material prior to the meeting rather than operate on an emergency basis every two weeks. Commissioner Scurlock noted that this is a very important matter and he does not like what seems to be happening with the State interfering in our local affairs. He felt that we have done a good job locally and believed it is an insult to be stepped on this way. Commissioner Bowman disagreed entirely. She did agree that we have our own county planning and development in order, but St. Lucie County has not and we are being severely impacted by their development. Chairman Bird asked if Mr. King was going to ask for any action today, and Mr. King stated that if the Commission felt uncomfortable with making a decision today, he would recommend having an additional meeting. He understood the Board's concerns about getting information at the last minute, but noted that they really did work hard to get this information -together and assumed this would be better than having to call a Special Meeting. The Board continued to express concern about the State taking over decisions that should be made locally, and Chairman Bird suggested that the Commission listen to the presentation and then decide if they wish to call a Special Meeting. Community Development Director King informed the Board that Sam Shannon and Lincoln Walther of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council were present, as well as Rob Magee of the State Department of Community Affairs. Mr. King then reviewed the purpose of the Hutchinson Island Resource Planning & Management Committee, noting that