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MAY S 1989 DooK 76 rr what the Commission wants, or should he just stop trying to put these numbers together. Chairman Wheeler felt each Commissioner has a responsibility to look at the numbers, and in talking with others about this, he has found there doesn't seem to be any specific numbers anyone agrees upon. The Sheriff is talking about a formula for long range planning, but what formula. Chairman Wheeler felt the net effect of gathering this information and having a workshop would be healthy for the community as a whole. He gives credit to the Sheriff that he has had the courage to ask for increases over the last years and make the improvements that he has, and the Chair- man believed we have an aggressive, well manned and well equipped Sheriff's Department. The Chairman stressed that he is very much interested in continuing the dialogue with the Sheriff and he would like to have a workshop so we all can consider and evaluate just what is needed. He did not believe anyone is on a "witch hunt," but just trying to get some answers. We cannot justify everything with numbers from other departments; we must look at the needs of our county and what the community wants and what we can afford. He personally felt the stockade theory would be beneficial. Commissioner Bird realized that trying to get these figures has been frustrating, but we do need some numbers we can rely on, and he was sure the people in the county are interested. He wondered if between now, Commissioner Scurlock and the Sheriff and the FDLE can reach some numbers all can agree on. Commissioner Scurlock noted that he is just trying to find the numbers, and he will be happy to present them to the Sheriff at any time. Commissioner Eggert personally appreciated his making this effort. After further discussion, it was agreed to set the workshop on the Sheriff's budget for July 6th at 9:00 A.M. 26