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Nov 16 1983 <br />Chairman Bird stated that the Committee will bring <br />these parcels to the Board in groups of five. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. <br />The Motion was voted on and carried unanimously. <br />Commissioner Lyons thanked Mr. MacAdam and his <br />committee for their efforts and good work in this matter. <br />Administrator Wright reported that they are pulling <br />some assessments on a few parcels that are not under the <br />Parks Dept. and will be bringing those before the Board. He <br />felt that there should be a special account established for <br />proceeds from any sales to be used specifically for <br />development or acquisition of park property. <br />Charlie Parks, member of the Parks & Recreation <br />Committee, did not think he could add to Mr. MacAdam's <br />report, but felt we should not overlook large lots such as <br />in Sebastian Highlands that could be used for recreational <br />centers, and also take a good long look at the smaller areas <br />because some of them might be very valuable. <br />Mr. Ray Scent, local realtor, was glad to note the tack <br />that has been taken in regard to being sure that the County <br />properly earmarks any monies from the sale of these <br />properties for the development and maintenance of parks that <br />are in use. He felt that the reason these particular parks <br />are not "in use" is because they are hidden and people are <br />not told these parcels are parks. A good example of one is <br />on little Orchid Island off State Road #510. There are <br />private road signs posted, but those are public roads, and <br />the general public does not realize there is a park area <br />down in there. <br />Mr. Scent urged the Board to consider all aspects <br />before indiscriminately putting land up for sale. He felt <br />that it is good that we are talking about it today, and <br />63 <br />