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interpreted to include land for parks. He felt that would be more appealing to the voters. Chairman Wheeler had a problem with including the word "additional." He felt it almost comes across negative and that it indicates we get the first 64 when actually the state gets most of that. Commissioner Eggert suggested it should be called a "local" 1$ tax, and Commissioner Bird felt that would be all right but stressed he would like to add the word "parks" somewhere. It was agreed to leave out the word "additional" and to add "parks" before land acquisitions. Commissioner Bowman commented that the proposed ordinance contained verbiage that could be eliminated, and Attorney Vitunac stated he would appreciate her help to get rid of any excess words. William Koolage, interested citizen and representative of A.A.R.P., had a question in regard to structuring this in 5 year increments. He realized it is proposed to go for the 15 years and wanted to know what assurance the public will be given of having a chance to review this every five years. Commissioner Scurlock felt we need to spread clearly on the Minutes that it is the intent of this County Commission to set a program up for each 5 years, and that in each fourth year a public hearing process would take place. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Com- missioner Eggert, the Board unanimously declared that it is the full intent of this Commission to adopt budgets for the 14 sales tax in 5 year increments and hold public hearings in the fourth year of each increment. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Com- missioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously gave conceptual approval to the proposed 14 Sales Tax 59 JAN 1 0 1989 BOOK rA;E 09