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w • County Attorney Bangel reviewed the matter for the Board . Chairman Ginn then opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard regarding this matter . Bill Glynn , 1802 Barefoot Place , as President of the Barrier Island Coalition, comprised of 40 civic , condominium and homeowners associations from the south tip to the north tip of Indian River County, stated that the first known socialist was Robin Hood who took from the rich and gave to the poor . He also stated that the barrier island residents pay 44 % of the taxes in the County . He felt that an income of $ 20 , 000 annually plus social security of approximately $ 1 , 000 per month and any tax- exempt bond income was a pretty strong base for people to be getting help . There are plenty of people with net incomes of about that much who are raising a family with children . He believed that this additional exemption would have an impact on many other people in the County . He then asked the Board to add 3 caveats if they decide to grant this additional exemption : ( 1 ) that the program be set up to sunset in 3 years ; (2 ) that there be very strong application requirements ; and ( 3 ) the most important , that all department heads be advised to cut back on spending and advise how they have saved enough so that this exemption is not a burden on the general population . Joseph Guffanti, who refused to give his address believing that was an invasion of privacy , stated that he is homeless for the purposes of this meeting . He was in favor of the additional exemption but did not understand where the monies will come from . He felt that social security and tax free investments used as a basis for this exemption would be discriminatory as it could cause seniors to alter their investment considerations . He stated AUGUST 21 , 2001 { Pri "9 2 2 - 31 - ., • :'tY ..¢.. rYs*+a. r+i de a ". „ k xs .4 .k *'K, r k >' tir .4 &L .Y_: _ ..y.<n. 4.. - - ._k Suw.