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Mr. Smith did agree that from Indian River County south he did not have a problem, but continued to urge that the Board consider a 14 tax or consider delaying it one year. He felt that about 1/2 the production is sold out at his location and gas is not the most important to his business; it is the diesel fuel for the truckers. He further noted that it also will hurt other areas of his truckstop business, i.e., the restaurant, and this could cost about 25 jobs. Commissioner Bowman believed Mr. Smith offers excellent facilities at his truckstop, and this must be attractive to the truckers. Administrator Wright stressed that we do have countywide transportation needs; he personally felt we need a 41 tax, but would urge the Board to go with at least the 21 tax. Commissioner Scurlock expressed concern over the way the state will react if we don't impose the tax and felt it will have an effect on how they set up their paving priorities on Route 60, etc. Mike Lee, owner of the Exxon station next to MacDonalds, asked if it was possible for the County Commissions of St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River Counties to get together and get this passed all at the same time. He did not want one county to change its mind as he felt it would definitely affect his sales. Commissioner Scurlock felt gas is cheaper in St. Lucie County already, and Administrator Wright believed the three counties are all considering this tax at the same time and have to act within the next ten days. Commissioner Bird felt that each Board has to make their own decision, but indications are that it seems very likely St. Lucie and Martin Counties will adopt a 4� tax, and we are talking 24. - Gene Kraus, Hill Oil, informed the Board that they have a minitruck stop on SR 62 and also in Hillsborough County, which presently has a 51$ tax; people did stop trading with them and about 30% of their business went to adjoining counties. This 53 JUN 19 195 Boor