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Commissioner Wodtke noted that of the 26 items which are proposed, he believed twenty of them could have an extreme effect on this county, i.e., County Commissioner Districts would amend Chapter 124 to delete the districting option of five single member districts and two at-Iarge;.Landfill Construction would allow assessment of a parcel which receives a direct benefit; Tourist Tax would be allowed to be used to finance beach restoration, etc. He did not know if we need direction on this, but knew that some counties have people in Tallahassee repre- senting their views. Commissioner Wodtke did not believe he had ever seen something like this with so many items that could have an effect of consequence on county operations. Vice Chairman Scurlock felt possibly we should have the County Attorney review all these proposals and then decide whether we want to pursue this. He believed that we might be able to accomplish something through the State Association of County Commissioners, but did not feel one county would have much effect by itself. Commissioner Wodtke emphasized that he would like to have some input on these prior to approval rather than after the fact, and he did not feel he can take a position for the Commission as a whole without some direction. Considerable discussion ensued, and Commissioner Bowman noted that these issues are very complex and it actually is necessary to read the Bill itself. She further noted that where it says "no companion bill," it probably doesn't have any chance of getting out of committee. Vice Chairman Scurlock felt that Commissioner Wodtke's position is that we should indicate what we want to have a companion bill. He suggested rescheduling this for the next Commission meeting. Administrator Wright noted that these reports are received weekly and suggested just scheduling this as a committee item so that it can be discussed each week if desired. 56 APR 17 1185 BOOK 60 F,.cr 650