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the land, but they do not own the common property which includes the recreation hall and the swimming pool. He believed the notification letters should go to the electors, because under Chapter 14 only the electors are eligible to sign a petition to vote in the election of the trustees on any of the provisions for acquisition of property. Commissioner Bird asked the difference between electors and residents, and Mr. Pollard explained that some residents live six months of the year in other states and are not registered to vote in this county. They have a petition signed by an overwhelming majority of the electors. Of the 115 owners in the park, 78 are electors. Commissioner Wodtke wanted it made'clear that this special taxing district will be under the total control of the electors themselves and that the Board of County Commissioners is not the entity to set the millage or determine how the money is to be spent. Commissioner Scurlock asked what impact, if any, this would place on the park's utilities operation, and -Mr. Pollard believed there would be no impact because the owner's utility department is a separate, profit-making operation. He explained that one of the reasons the electors want to go to a special taxing district is to get away from the developer having anything to do within the boundaries of Phase I and the only way to do that is to buy the property. Commissioner Wodtke asked if the monies collected for this district would be considered ad valorem taxes, and Attorney. Vitunac advised that this is a special"a'ssessment tax, not an ad F valorem tax, and would not be deductible. He pointed out that presently the residents are paying a similar monthly fee which goes to the developer and is not deductible either. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion was voted on and carried unanimously. 35 BOOK 62