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• <br /> • <br /> Commissioner Tippin got acquainted with this organization through his sister- in - laN� <br /> and thought it was fantastic what they have accomplished in the short period of time . He felt <br /> the Board should cooperate with them in every possible way . <br /> In response to Chairman Ginn , Skip Leet explained that rentals for families with <br /> income in the $ 11 . 000 - $ 13 , 000 range will probably be $ 250 - $ 300 per month . Rental <br /> subsidies would be available in case of need . The key is to have sufficient funds to maintain <br /> the property in an upscale way to benefit both the individuals and the community . <br /> In response to Vice Chairman Stanbridge, Ms . Leet explained they learned while <br /> visiting Indiantown that the next step in the process to stay in a community is to leave mother <br /> behind so the children can continue school . The next season the migrant worker returns to <br /> his family to find a local job in order to stay in the community . She explained how the <br /> workers are a tremendous benefit to the community . <br /> In response to Commissioner Adams , Ms . Leet advised that in relation to single males , <br /> they are thinking of having single bedroom, shared bath , efficiency type units , but are not <br /> quite sure how that will happen . <br /> Commissioner Adams commented how needed the housing has been . She was <br /> pleased they were addressing it and assured them it would make a difference . <br /> Ms . Leet advised that RCMA has committed to a day care center and Harbor Federal <br /> will come to teach them about budgeting and housing finances . They will have a <br /> community center as part of the program where the nurse ministry will come monthly and <br /> they are negotiating with IRCC and want to set up an ESOL program . A computer company <br /> will come and instruct the children on how to use computers . They are looking for <br /> volunteers and private financing to do other things . This is the first part of an on - going <br /> program to help the Fellsmere community and the migrant workers specifically . <br /> Public Works Director James W . Davis advised that the road was paved in the 1970 ' s <br /> April 17, 2001 <br /> 43 <br />