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There have been numerous workshops with good attendance and helpful input from a lot of <br />folks who can help us guardian the environmental interests of the whole County, rather than <br />just the specific interests in the reefs, the sand, the turtles and the birds. <br />Commissioner Adams then OFFERED A MOTION TO MOVE FORWARD WITH <br />THE REFERENDUM ON THE BEACH ISSUE. <br />Chairman Macht ruled that the motion died for lack of a second. <br />Commissioner Adams expressed her pride in the other Commissioners for their <br />willingness to take responsibility for the issue. <br />Chairman Macht believed that the Legislature has used a referendum to escape what <br />needs to be done. The County does have miles of beautiful beaches which are the economic <br />engine of our County and one of the main reasons people come here. It is time to take the <br />responsibility for the project and move forward. <br />Commissioner Ginn wanted the public to be aware that the project will use only the <br />County's portion of the 19 option sales tax. No municipalities have been asked to contribute. <br />Commissioner Stanbridge felt that we are all in this together and, if we continue to <br />have the participation shown today, it will make us strong together. <br />Commissioner Adams then asked for permission to form a sub -committee of the <br />Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee to look over and "think-tank" some of the <br />environmental issues. She felt it would be a perfect opportunity to take advantage of the <br />knowledge of the citizens. <br />Commissioner Tippin felt environmental issues should be addressed, but in a <br />reasonable manner. <br />Commissioner Ginn wanted to be sure this would not be a separate committee but <br />would come under the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee. <br />CONSENSUS was reached that permission be given to Commissioner Adams to form <br />a subcommittee of the Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee to handle the <br />environmental issues. <br />BEACH PRESERVATION PLAN, ECONOMIC ANALYSIS - PHASE II, FUNDING SOURCES AND <br />FINANCING PLAN PREPARED BY APPLIED TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT, INC. IS ON FILE IN <br />THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD <br />JULY 209 1999 <br />-49- <br />BOOK JO J PAGE 83 <br />