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I _I problem of electrical transmission poles, a recommendation was made to the Board and the Board explained at the Regular BCC meeting earlier in the day what procedure would be followed. He realized that the citizens are angry and that their anger is directed at County staff, but he emphasized that the County is trying to help in the only possible way. Brenda Kramer returned to the microphone and led discussion regarding the citizens' frustration and the problems caused by the power transmission lines. She assured the Board that not all citizens are angry at the Board, but they feel they have been left out of the democratic process. Attorney Vitunac advised that Jack Shreve is State Public Counsel and is charged with representing people like Ms. Kramer. He offered to give her the contact information and to invite her to attend the meeting with that Counsel. Vice Chairman Tippin expressed empathy for the trauma suffered by the citizens. He reported that the Legislative Delegation proposed a bill on public hearings which was endorsed by the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments. He also pointed out that county commissions throughout the state are supporting this bill. Mr. Gunno appreciated the Board's efforts and noted that if the Board issued a press release, the citizens would know what the Board is doing. The Vice Chairman determined that no one else wished to be heard on this matter and thereupon closed the public hearing. Commissioner Eggert stated that she shared the citizens' frustration. She confirmed that the Board is making efforts to find ways to solve the problem. The motion of the Board at the Regular Meeting earlier in the day was to allow the State to act on the issue of public hearings, and if they do not act, the Board will proceed with an ordinance. The Vice Chairman noted that the consensus of the Board was to follow staff's recommendation regarding section 10. 29 S DEC41993 BOOK �1 Ur., 3�� I