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of the property was $841,970, and he did not think an auction or sale would reap anywhere near <br />that amount. <br />Jay McNamara, Co -Chairman of the Boys and Girls Club, spoke about the mission of <br />the organization and advised that they were seeking this land for outdoor activities. <br />Louis Schacht, President of the Board of Directors of St. Francis Manor, said that the <br />majority of their residents live on less than a thousand dollars of income a month. "The Manor's <br />rents are small and the waiting list is large," he said. He provided several reasons for the Board <br />to approve his request to grant this lease. <br />Glenn Heran, President of the Taxpayers Association, relayed the taxpayers' position in <br />this matter, and suggested the Board sell this property for fair market value, and put it back on <br />the tax roll to allow the charities to do what they do without government intervention. <br />City Manager Jason Nunemaker, Fellsmere commented on the City of Fellsmere's <br />experience with the Boys and Girls Club, stating that their service has been outstanding, and the <br />City recognizes that government could not afford to provide the same services as inexpensively, <br />or more efficiently than they do. <br />Chairman Flescher reflected on his experience with the Boys and Girls Club from his <br />former career and showed appreciation for Mayor Nunemaker's comments. He asked the Board <br />to review the report provided to them (not available) showing the funds allocated over the past <br />twelve years to the Club. <br />Vice Chairman Davis did not feel it was the right time to sell the property. <br />January 22, 2013 14 <br />