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Chairman Scurlock asked what percentage of the people belong to the association, and Mr. Davenport advised that out of 213 lots, there are 98 members, and those members are 3-1 in favor of taking this last step to establish the district. He urged the Board's approval. Mr. Ballard disputed that the claim that 500 of the residents are in favor of the taxing district. Commissioner Wheeler asked how Mr. Ballard's petition was worded, and Mr. Ballard explained that the ballot contained some misinformation because he had misunderstood some of the estimated figures. Commissioner Bowman asked him if he went back and told the people that he had made a mistake on the figures. Mr. Ballard confirmed that he had, but admitted that out of the 90 ballots he sent out, only 25 people replied. Commissioner Wheeler suggested Handling this in the same way as a paving assessment, and Chairman Scurlock explained that we chose to go with a per parcel charge for many reasons, but he really agreed with Commissioner Bird about these matters going through the County Administrator's office before any money or staff time is spent in preparing budgets and ordinances. Commissioner Bird felt that if both sides can see that Director Baird's figures are correct, then they can sign their petitions and come in at another public hearing. Mr. Davenport believed they had complied with that criteria and pointed out that many members are in attendance this morning. Chairman Scurlock asked how many in attendance were in favor of the street lighting taxing district, and approximately 10 people raised their hands in favor and 2 in opposition. Attorney Vitunac pointed out that if the ordinance is not passed today, it would delay the tax rolls for an entire year. Celso Perez, 1945 6th Avenue, S.E., stated that he has attended many meetings and at every meeting, the association has approved the issue. He pointed out that there is sporadic DEC 2 3 1986 40 BOOK S M7