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REQUEST THE STATE ATTORNEY"S OFFICE TO CONVENE A GRAND JURY TO <br />INVESTIGATE THE COMMISSION AND STAFF OF ANY IMPROPRIETIES, <br />UNETHICAL OR CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird, to request the State Attorney's <br />office to convene immediately a grand jury to <br />investigate the County Commission members and to <br />make their findings available to the community and <br />to take whatever action would be appropriate to <br />bring this matter to a just and final and <br />expeditious conclusion so we can get on with <br />business. <br />Under discussion, Commissioner Wheeler explained that the <br />recent articles in the newspaper regarding the possible conflict of <br />interest place the integrity of the entire County Commission at <br />stake. The investigation by the FBI may or may not reach a <br />conclusion, and the lawsuit brought by Prince Contracting against <br />the Commission and Commissioner Scurlock individually will be an <br />extended proceeding, and it is essential for the county government <br />to operate effectively. We need an impartial panel to investigate <br />the entire situation and bring it to a conclusion without delay. <br />Chairman Eggert agreed the citizens have questions and she has <br />wondered what her obligation is as Chairman, but she did not want <br />to politicize this situation. <br />Commissioner Wheeler agreed. He felt this situation is of <br />public interest, and that is one criterion for convening a grand <br />jury. <br />Commissioner Scurlock stated that he.is the one involved, and <br />Chairman Eggert interjected that all members of the Board are <br />involved. <br />Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that the situation is very <br />political. He stated that the litigation is proceeding, he is <br />represented individually by counsel, depositions and statements are <br />being taken, and. he has not had the opportunity to answer the <br />accusations. He described what has been published in the newspaper <br />as allegations, rumor and innuendo. Commissioner Scurlock asked <br />why the County Attorney and the Board sat.mute on February 18 when <br />the vote was being taken for the golf course construction contract <br />if they ' had questions about a conflict of interest. He further <br />stated that this is an election year and he is not guilty of <br />anything and he will answer the charges when he has an opportunity <br />to speak. <br />I'VET 10 19-612 <br />L- <br />73 <br />6UUK� FA.�tJU <br />