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explained he had interest in doing it, but until he can fulfill his statutory responsibilities in <br />accomplishing the required conversions to the computer programming, he felt it would not <br />be realistic to take on the tourist development collections. He has been attending meetings <br />over the past year to get an understanding of what is going on, so he is getting involved. He <br />hoped that during 1998 his office will be collecting tourist development tax for the County. <br />He could not state a definite time because he is at the mercy of the programmers and the <br />company who is doing the conversion work is in the midst of being bought by a larger <br />company with more capabilities, resources, and funding which he views as very positive and <br />feels that will help reach their goal quicker. <br />Mr. Zimmermann was looking for the Board's support. The new office configuration <br />would allow him to do a better job with less people. He pointed out that his office has fewer <br />staff members (than when he took office) and is serving more citizens, thanks to better <br />computer technology and new software programs. <br />There was a brief discussion as to exactly what motion was on the floor, and <br />Executive Aide Alice White read the following from her notes: To direct staff to initiate a <br />study of the costs of a new Administration Building and to take a look at the Sales Tax. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion <br />passed unanimously. <br />There was CONSENSUS to encourage Mr. Zimmermann to proceed with his <br />negotiations with the Mall. <br />Commissioner Ginn asked if the Chamber of Commerce had done anything to help <br />in bringing in new business for vacant retail properties such as the Mall, and Chairman <br />Eggert thought that they function in helping industry and businesses that want to come into <br />the area and do not go to each building and market for them. <br />Commissioner Ginn pointed out that between the Vero Mall, Luria's (now vacant), <br />and the old WalMart there are quite a few buildings that need tenants. <br />Chairman Eggert commented that the old WalMart had plenty of opportunities, but <br />did not want any type of business that would be in competition. <br />37 <br />December 2, 1997 <br />r;i)OK 100 Fa,GE <br />