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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, to adopt a resolution calling for a special election to expand the boundaries of the Indian River Mosquito Control District. Under discussion, Commissioner Scurlock recalled prior comments by members of the Board regarding items to be placed on ballots and, in particular, the timing of such ballots. He referred specifically to questions from the Land Acquisition Committee and Children's Services Advisory Committee and asked whether mail -out ballots would be applicable to that type of issue. Supervisor of Elections Ann Robinson responded that the only kind of election for which it cannot be used is when candidates are on the ballot. She commented that the mail ballot worked out very well when we first used it in 1988 and it cut the expenses of opening the polling places. For the specific type of ballot under discussion, the governing body calling the election (which, in this case, would be the Board of County Commissioners) must specifically vote to hold a mail ballot election; the Supervisor of Elections must agree; and we must receive written approval from the Secretary of State. County Attorney Vitunac indicated Section 2 of Resolution 91-94 directs the election to be by mail if the Supervisor of Elections so determines, and that proviso is there in case there is a timing problem or your plan is not accepted by the Secretary of State. Commissioner Eggert asked for clarification on the cost estimate, and Ms. Robinson responded that the $20,000 estimate would be for a County -wide election, and that cost would be primarily for postage. Supervisor Robinson further explained that a county -wide election would require using the punch card system. Supervisor Robinson asked the Board to authorize a paper ballot for the mosquito control district expansion because it would cut costs. Further discussion ensued regarding the timing of questions on ballots. Ms. Robinson reported that there will be four elections in 19921and questions about land acquisition or children's services could be placed on any one of those ballots. Vice Chairman Wheeler suggested the subject should be placed on the agenda and discussed at a future meeting. Supervisor Robinson reported the mosquito control district election cost would be approximately $2,000, which cost would be borne by the district. She had received a check from them for $1,000 and requested approval from the Board to accept the check 17 .BOOK U AUG 1 10,91 1