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tax is only applicable to the first $5000 for a maximum of $50 tax on a single purchase. Commissioner Eggert commented that some clubs were totally scheduled with speaking engagements but wanted information to pass out to their members, and the intent was to arrive at something that could be read and understood easily. Commissioner Bird asked if we have anything scheduled for TV on "Vero Live" or on the radio, and Chairman Wheeler advised that we are trying to set that up. We have already made arrangements with most of the civic clubs. He believed Commissioner Eggert spoke at the Exchange Club and that Commissioner Scurlock spoke at Village Green and Countryside. He further advised that we have asked the City of Sebastian if we could have a Town Meeting in their Council Chambers or Community Center, and we have also talked with Mayor Macht about using the Vero Beach Community Center on March 6th for a presentation. Commissioner Scurlock believed the Chairman has some objections to putting on a promotiontype sales campaign, but he felt we could have a fact sheet published in the Press Journal so that people will know that there will be an election on March 14th and learn some of the advantages we feel are available if the tax is implemented. Commissioner Bowman reported that she has talked to the Fellsmere Exchange Club about this and also wrote an article in the Audubon Letter which goes out to about 900 members. Discussion ensued regarding what the ballot will look like and the fact that if you are not a resident of a municipality , the 14 Sales Tax would be the only item you would vote on, which could cause voter apathy. It was agreed the big problem is the unincorporated area voter turn out, and Commissioner Scurlock noted that is why he felt it is important to have a fact sheet in the Press Journal. He also felt we should make an effort towards the absentee ballots and have someone visit the rest homes, etc. 69 1989 roov 76 FAu 69