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community that cost far more than this project and that were <br />supported overwhelmingly - the school bond issues, the libraries, <br />the jail, etc., and it appears to him that just because <br />government hasn't moved with the side that prefers sand pumping, <br />the accusations are that we have kicked it under the rug. The <br />voters of the City have spoken. They have representation from <br />the City Council, and he would prefer to have the City Council <br />ask us to pursue this. <br />Chairman Eggert did not disagree, but basically felt that if <br />a group of people request a hearing, they should be allowed a <br />public hearing. <br />Commissioner Wheeler stressed that they should be asking the <br />City Council for this. <br />Commissioner Scurlock agreed that they are in front of the <br />wrong group. He also believed the State of Florida has done <br />everything they can to eliminate districts, and we have been <br />moving to consolidate our districts rather than create new ones. <br />He felt it is important to get the City's input, and as to <br />contending that no county staff time would have to be spent on <br />this, he noted that as one Commissioner, he relies on staff to <br />get him prepared for the meetings so that he can make a good and <br />informed decision and he felt one of the basic questions involved <br />is whether it is or is not illegal and how you would assess for <br />it unless there was 100% participation. <br />Commissioner Wheeler assured those present that if the City <br />requests us to look into this, he will give it his full <br />attention. <br />THE CHAI.RMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION on the Motion <br />to grant a public hearing. <br />It was voted on and failed 2 to 3 with Commissioners <br />Bowman, Scurlock and Wheeler voting in opposition. <br />The Board recessed briefly at 10:30 A.M. and reconvened ten <br />minutes later with all members present. <br />DEC 18 199037 �OoK D Fct37 <br />