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Commissioner Ginn had concerns about "quasi judicial" hearings, which allow for no interaction between Commissioners and the citizens. She felt they should be able to discuss these matters with the citizenry. Chairman Eggert thought the reason was so all Board members hear everything at the same time. Commissioner Macht advised a form of relief was offered, and Commissioner Adams stated they can just sign a paper divulging who they talked with and what they talked about. County Attorney Vitunac later advised that the Board had not adopted this procedure. County Attorney Vitunac explained the latest court decision is you may talk with anybody about any Comprehensive Plan change, even a small scale one. Presently, it is just rezoning, site plan issues, and special exception uses they cannot discuss. Chairman Eggert suggested they think in terms of anything that might be appealed in front of the Planning & Zoning Board. There was CONSENSUS they did not agree it was good they could not speak with the citizens regarding other matters. They agreed that they might as well put this in one more time. 13.A _GIFTS & GRATUITIES (ETHICS ORDINANCE I - PLAYOFF TICKETS DODGERS VS MARLIN Commissioner Tippin advised that a letter had been received from the Dodger organization to determine in advance whether the Board would accept tickets to a Dodgers vs Marlins divisional playoff game should the Dodgers make the playoffs. He believed it would be beneficial for Vero Beach people to go to the game to show support for the Dodgers. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Tippin, SECONDED BY Chairman Eggert to accept the invitation, should it come, as a special exception to the Ethics Ordinance. County Attorney Vitunac suggested that it would be possible if the Board considered the attendance a "ceremonial gesture" which is provided for in the ordinance. 11% SEPTEMBER 23, 1997