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Tentative Budget Wednesday, September 7, 1988 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Special Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, September 7, 1988, at 6:01 o'clock P.M. Present were Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman; Gary C. Wheeler, Vice Chairman; Richard N. Bird; and Carolyn K. Eggert. Absent was Margaret C. Bowman, who later entered the meeting at 7:15 P.M. Also present were William G. Collins, Il, Acting County Administrator; Charles Vitunac, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; Joseph Baird, OMB Director; and Virginia Hargreaves, Deputy Clerk. Chairman Scurlock called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chairman Scurlock announced that the purpose of this meeting, which is one of the two budget hearings- that will be held, is to consider and adopt the Tentative Budget for fiscal year 1988-89. He explained to those present the procedure that would be followed during the hearings on the various funds, noting that we have a new Solid Waste Disposal District which was created this year and is new to everyone. He noted that we realize there are some glitches to any new system and that more discussion needs to take place re some questions that have arisen. The Chairman believed there has been some confusion in terms of.the last day that we will accept appeals to the Solid Waste District assessment. Some were under the impression that September 23rd would be the last day to make a formal appeal, but that is incorrect. Yesterday was actually the final date for that to occur, but the Chairman felt it would be reasonable for the Board to consider extending that time period because there has been some legitimate concern and confusion over this. It has S Err" 7 1988 BooK 7