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800 95 PAA 904 <br />Under discussion, there was agreement to continue lobbying the <br />Legislature to modify the law. <br />Attorney Collins advised that there was some discussion among <br />County Attorneys as to whether or not this legislation would even <br />be constitutional, whether the Legislature can overturn case law in <br />a situation like this. He thought it was very likely that there <br />will be some challenges to this law. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the <br />motion carried unanimously. (4-1, Commissioner <br />Adams opposed) <br />Chairman Macht asked for an update if there were any changes <br />to the law or court decisions. <br />DISCUSSION - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - HURRICANE ERIN <br />Chairman Macht congratulated staff on their fine performance <br />during Hurricane Erin. He believed we have a great system going, <br />and that this storm served as almost a dry run which validated our <br />procedures. <br />Commissioner Bird questioned the mandatory evacuation order <br />for the barrier island, and Emergency Services Director Doug Wright <br />explained that certain decisions are predicated on the type of <br />storm and are in accordance with Plans which have been reviewed by <br />the State and FEMA. Those decisions are also coordinated with <br />other agencies in the county. He pointed out that certain <br />protective actions must be taken because FEMA will look at the <br />responsibility of local government in cost assessment for damage <br />sustained. <br />Commissioner Adams commended Director Wright and the Emergency <br />Operations Center (EOC) staff and volunteers for a wonderful job <br />throughout the night. Chairman Macht and Commissioner Eggert added <br />their wholehearted agreement. <br />Director Wright thanked the Board for their commendations and <br />advised that they used a team work approach. He advised that <br />Administrator Chandler had spent the night in the EOC, while on his <br />vacation. <br />Commissioner Eggert was dissatisfied with the back -to -work <br />notification procedure. She believed there was a communication <br />56 <br />August 8, 1995 <br />