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In view of the foregoing and of the contents of your letter, it is <br />the opinion of the Board. of County Commissioners that the subject <br />matter you propose to address should not be discussed except in <br />court. Accordingly your request to be scheduled again for a <br />future Commission agenda on this subject is denied. Your legal <br />questions should be answered by our own attorney. <br />Sincerely, <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />John W. Tippin <br />Chairman <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously <br />approved sending the proposed letter to Dannie <br />Decker. <br />CONSIDER SCHEDULING PUBLIC DISCUSSION AGENDA ITEMS <br />AV= PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />Commissioner Adams suggested, citing various reasons, that <br />public hearings be scheduled before public discussion items. <br />Commissioner Eggert agreed and, in addition, wished to discuss <br />a policy on public discussion as well, citing her concerns about <br />public discussion on court cases and airing items beyond the <br />ability of the Commission to act. She felt that they should be <br />open to any constituent who wanted to talk about anything about <br />which the Commission could do something. She also expressed a <br />concern with the availability of television broadcasting. <br />Chairman Tippin preferred allowing people to have their say, <br />rather than to limit debate, unless it got to be a problem. <br />Commissioner Macht spoke against the change and felt it better <br />to have staff use judgment when setting up the agenda, because they <br />would have an idea how long each item would take. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner- Bird, the Board by a 4-1 vote <br />(Commissioner Macht dissenting) approved <br />holding public hearings before public <br />discussion items. <br />41 <br />October 11, 1994 BOOK 93 PAGE 507 <br />