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more environmentally sensitive properties. <br />Commissioner Macht pointed out that recreation and history were part of the <br />components for making judgements. <br />Mr DeBlois thought the main thing was the wording of the bond referendum as to <br />whether those bond funds could be expended toward this particular project based on its <br />characteristics. Back in 1994, the LAAC concluded that it did not fit the criteria. <br />Vice Chairman Tippin suggested the LAAC might want to have an emergency meeting <br />so the Commission might take early action on this. He thought the majority of the citizens <br />of the county would include this property for purchase with LAAC bond funds. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED <br />by Vice Chairman Tippin, 1) to send this matter to an emergency <br />meeting of LAAC on the 16`h of January and report back to the <br />Board on the 22nd of January; and 2) to direct the County <br />Attorney to contact our Bond Attorney to see if this property <br />falls under the LAAC bond guidelines. <br />Chairman Stanbridge thought this would be our last best chance to acquire the <br />property to be part of the history of Pelican Island. She agreed that a majority of our citizens <br />expect the Board to do what is right for the people of this county. <br />Commissioner Adams complimented the Trust for Public Land for their efforts; they <br />have been there for us when the County could go no further to make deals happen. The TFPL <br />has proven all over the State that they are committed to saving properties like this. She was <br />thrilled that Ms. Smith had appeared. They have supported us when we have needed them <br />and we may still need them in this acquisition. <br />Chairman Stanbridge pointed out the importance of the TFPL's part in the McKee <br />January 8, 2002 <br />78 <br />BK <br />r <br />