The Board of County Commissioners of Brevard County, Florida, met in regular session on February 25, 1997, at 9:00 a.m. in the Government Center Commission Room, Building C, 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, Florida. Present were: Chairman Randy O'Brien, Commissioners Truman Scarborough, Nancy Higgs, Mark Cook, and Helen Voltz, County Manager Tom Jenkins, and County Attorney Scott Knox.

The Invocation was given by Commissioner Randy O'Brien, District 2.

Commissioner Helen Voltz led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.

REPORT, RE: RESOLUTION COMMENDING DR. MANUEL GARCIA

Commissioner Cook advised there will be a retirement dinner for Dr. Garcia which he plans to attend; and recommended the Board adopt a resolution recognizing Dr. Garcia's contributions which Chairman O'Brien could present to him. He inquired if there is a problem with two Commissioners attending the dinner; with County Attorney Scott Knox responding there is no problem as long as they do not interact on County business. Commissioner Cook advised the Resolution will be scheduled on the Agenda for next week.

REPORT, RE: DRAINAGE PROBLEMS AT HORSE CREEK

Commissioner Cook advised there are drainage problems at Horse Creek, and recommended the County Manager contact City Manager of Melbourne Henry Hill, as it is the City's problem, and determine what can be done to alleviate it.

REPORT, RE: INTRODUCTION OF GEORGE URBAN

Commissioner Cook introduced George Urban from Brevard Community College who interned with his Office.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE - SENATOR CHARLIE BRONSON, RE: AQUACULTURE LEASE PROGRAM

Senator Charlie Bronson advised as Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and introducer of the aquaculture lease program bill, he wanted to give the Board some background of the aquaculture program as it was introduced because there were some main reasons for it. He stated the Legislature did away with the whole net fishing industry, and it tried to find other methods for those individuals to have an opportunity to stay in the marine resource area and do a business that is accepted as a practical application of submerged lands and State lands in general. Senator Bronson stated having the opportunity to farm those lands will allow those who are displaced and out of work to have a place to go; not all of them will, but it gives them the opportunity; and it gives the opportunity to have an economic base in Brevard County, which is considered one of the best clam-growing areas in the world. He advised until just a few years ago, county commissions never had input into the leasing of those lands; and it was never thought that counties would pick up proceeds from the farming of those lands because all the proceeds go to marine resources group, marine patrol, and State agencies that do all the work in the field. He stated inspections and law enforcement are done by the State agencies; the rules and regulations on farming of aquaculture in submerged lands will be overseen by Department of Environmental Protection; and the issue of proceeds was never thought of as coming to counties when the counties had the opportunity to be involved in the approval or disapproval of land leases. He advised the reason counties were added was because, if commissioners knew of people who they would not want to have leases, they would have a chance to voice that opinion. Senator Bronson advised the County brought up the issue of increased fees; if the State does not lease the land, it makes nothing; the fee has been $15.00 an acre for a long time; to start up an aquaculture lease for a clam operation costs from $12,540 for two acres to $28,800 for five acres; and $300 or $400 an acre is awfully high for someone trying to get an industry started. He stated like all farming, aquaculture relies on weather conditions; inclement weather can wipe out a whole operation; a lot of rain throws a lot of fresh water into the areas; and a lot of the product dies off, and they have to start over or start with what they have left. Senator Bronson advised the ten-year term and bidding is a concern of the Senate Agriculture Committee; that type of program can lead to negative issues; and gave a scenario of the Hunt brothers who paid high prices for silver to control the silver market in the world. He stated there are companies that operate in the United States and will operate in Florida that will bid on those lands that may have the bulk of their transactions in another country; for example, if Japan came in and bid high prices for the land to farm clams and control the clam market, it would make a big impact on the world market for the sale of clams; and the Committee is concerned about what the results of that would be. He stated he understands if people bid, the State would get a better price for the land and more money would be generated; but other things may happen as well; the home farmers could be completely bid out and outside sources could control all the clam business; and they do not want to see that happen. Senator Bronson advised the economic base of Brevard County is one of the driving forces; Senate President Toni Jennings has jobs and education issues she will work on this year; and this is a jobs issue and an economic issue for the State as well as the local area. He stated he requested but has not received feedback as to whether counties can be indemnified from different claims and suits under the provisions of the law as it stands; he is trying to find out that information from the State attorneys; the Resolution would include all the leases that were done before March, 1996, but the courts have ruled many times against retroactive actions by State and county governments; so it depends on whether it will fall under that category. He stated they want to see the Count as a major area for economic improvement, especially since the clam industry is an important industry in Brevard County; no other county has required what Brevard County has asked for; he would hate to see the business go north and south of Brevard; and instead of the County gaining economic benefit from aquaculture, to lose in the process. He noted those are his concerns and why he came to speak to the Board today on those issues; and inquired if the Board had any questions. He stated the Senate, House of Representatives, Governor and Cabinet, as Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, approved the aquaculture bill and passed it into law; and there were a lot of discussions and hearings in the House and Senate, and every possible group testified. He stated the bill was written based on the science that was given to them, and it has the ability to proceed without any detriment on the natural resources of the State.

Commissioner Scarborough inquired if there is preference given to displaced net fishermen; with Senator Bronson responding he does not know of any, but Mark Berrigan, Aquaculture Coordinator with Department of Environmental Protection, is present and could answer that. Commissioner Scarborough stated some of the people were not Brevard County residents; and the Board has not received statistical data on increase in the labor force and wages paid. He stated the Board has a methodology to provide ad valorem tax exemption when businesses come in; there is extensive analysis don on the jobs created and wages paid; the Board has not been provided with something of a similar nature with the aquaculture leases; and if the Senate Committee has that evidence, perhaps it would share it with the County. Senator Bronson stated there is not enough leases out there to give an overall picture of the economic benefit. Commissioner Scarborough stated there are leases out there and the Board knows what people are being paid; and the Board is concerned that the activity limits other activities in the river. He stated the County acquired Pine Island and has certain obligations because fresh water flows off Pine Island into the lagoon; it was indicated that the Board could be subject to damages from people with clam leases; and that may restrict preventing groves and homes from flooding. Senator Bronson inquired if Mr. Berrigan has information on the economic impact of leases; with Mr. Berrigan responding he does not have that type of information available. Senator Bronson noted he would get the information to the Board.

Commissioner Cook expressed appreciation to Senator Bronson for sharing his views with the Board, and noted he looks forward to getting additional information.

Senator Bronson advised they took all available science when the bill was passed; they had every major group, including environmental groups, provide input on it; and all true science based on factual presentations was considered. He stated it was passed by the Senate, House, Governor, and Cabinet with assurances from Department of Environmental Protection that they will monitor all of the areas; from that standpoint, the natural resources of the State will be protected; and it will help the economic base of Brevard County.

Chairman O'Brien advised Senator Bronson's opening statement mentioned the aquaculture leases are really for displaced net fishermen; with Senator Bronson responding he said that was part of it. Chairman O'Brien stated it is such a small part of it, that the Board became concerned because out of all the leases being released this year, only one is for a net fisherman; and quite a few are for individuals who do not live in Brevard County and were not net fishermen. He stated the Board set aside 40 acres for training of net fishermen; and it is ludicrous to put a tag on a program saying it is for net fishermen when one out of 39 leases is for a net fisherman. He stated Brevard County spent $8,000 or more for aquaculture plans; it has made a substantial investment in it already; last month the Sheriff's Department was on a raid on one of the islands in the river and found poached clams; there are leases out there; and the County had to deal with poaching before the next 39 leases begin. Chairman O'Brien stated Senator Bronson mentioned Japanese farmers coming in and bidding high to control the clam market; and advised of Japan buying all the wood on the West Coast of the United States and taking it all back to Japan. He stated the cost incurred by the County is non-refundable from the State; the Board has a financial stake in the aquaculture lease program as well; the return may come through wages, sales tax, and other economic avenues; but on the other hand it is a direct financial cost to the County.

Senator Bronson advised the idea was to allow net fishermen to apply for those leases, but not force anyone to apply; it gave a viable option for them to stay in the aquatic business; and they do not know how many would apply because they are still fighting the issue of the net ban in the courts. He stated the issue of outside sources buying up the clams is a real issue to the Committee; and mentioned how Walt Disney sent groups and individuals into Central Florida to buy lands without anyone knowing who was buying the lands. He stated he is suspicious of people who may come in and offer to take the leases and have something else in mind.

Commissioner Higgs advised there may be some mis-perceptions that should be clarified; the Board was invited to comment regarding the leases; and its comments were a recognition of the failure of the State to adequately control aquaculture and to present leases the Board thought were reasonable and businesslike. She stated the State offered enormous amounts of land to lease at $15 an acre; the Board recognized it was a very low rate of return for the citizens of the State; and that was its first comment regarding the amount of money the State lands were being leased for. She stated the Board also recognized the failure of the State to enforce its regulations on the river and to provide adequate marine patrol officers in this part of the State to protect the public welfare and aquaculture farmers. She stated any movement that the Board made regarding additional fees was to recoup expenses that the County would have for enforcement. Commissioner Higgs advised the Board recognized, with the State providing 20-year leases, that there needed to be a fair mechanism for other people to get into the industry and not establish monopolies; and the Board did not want to discourage aquaculture, but to have some controls in place to ensure a fair mechanism, whether by bid, lottery, or some other way, would allow others entry into the business later on. Commissioner Higgs advised aquaculture depends upon the quality of the water in the lagoon, and not the weather; there needs to be some regulation and preservation of land around the lagoon to ensure that the quality is of a level that people can do their business and other people can enjoy the lagoon; and she hopes that Senator Bronson, as Chairman of the Senate Committee, will do everything possible to ensure that the State enforces the laws in a fair and consistent manner, and that water quality is preserved in the lagoon which depends upon preservation of lands around the lagoon. She stated she hopes, because Senator Bronson supports aquaculture, that he will also recognize that the quality of the lagoon is essential for those businesses to continue.

Senator Bronson advised the quality of the lagoon has increased greatly over the last ten years; the State has done what is within its bounds to improve the ability of the lagoon to survive; clamming is very important because clams help to clarify the water; so there are good reasons for having clam leases in those areas. He stated even with the increase in growth, it is evident that the lagoon has improved, and the State is doing everything it can to help improve it. He stated they are looking at law enforcement issues, not only for marine patrol, but also for highway patrol in the area; however, the same statements can be made by citizens if they do not see a police or sheriff's car when a certain thing happens. He noted it does not mean they are not trying to do the job; it means they are doing the best they can with what they have; and that is what the State is trying to do. Senator Bronson advised they put Department of Environmental Protection and every State agency on notice that they want performance base budgeting in State government; and it has never been done before, but they are doing it now. He stated they want to know if tax dollars coming to the State are being utilized properly, and what results they are getting from the amount of money they put out, etc.; and they are asking those questions for the first time. He noted hopefully they will be able to determine where some of the monies can be shifted to do a better job in other areas, and where the money is being put now that the job is not accomplishing what it set out to do.

Commissioner Higgs advised the science would dispute what Senator Bronson said about the quality of the lagoon and increased water quality; the facts do not show better grassbeds, better water quality, and more fish; so she does not think that is a correct statement. Chairman O'Brien thanked Senator Bronson for taking time out of his schedule to come to Brevard County and speak to the Board. Commissioner Voltz advised the Board gave the item to the County Attorney to find out what it is allowed to do legally; and inquired when will the item return to the Board; with County Attorney Scott Knox responding he is still working on it, and will bring it back when it is complete.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE - JACK TAYLOR, PRESIDENT OF ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS, RE: RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Chairman O'Brien read aloud a Resolution proclaiming March, 1997, as Irish-American Heritage Month in Brevard County, in recognition of the contributions and positive influence of Irish-Americans on national and local communities; and presented it to Jack Taylor, President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Motion by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to adopt Resolution proclaiming March, 1997, as Irish-American Heritage Month in Brevard County. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

AGREEMENT WITH LENNAR HOMES, INC., RE: TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE CREDIT

Motion by Commissioner Scarborough, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to execute Agreement with Lennar Homes, Inc., granting transportation impact fee credit of $479,560.32 for construction of a collector roadway in Westbrooke Development at the request of the City of West Melbourne. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

RESOLUTION, GRANT APPLICATION, AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, AND BUDGET CHANGE REQUEST, RE: 1997 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT

Motion by Commissioner Scarborough, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to adopt Resolution, approve Grant Application for $5,081; execute Agreement with Department of Community Affairs; and approve Budget Change Request amending current budget by $5,081 to provide medical services to County indigent residents; and authorize the Chairman to execute follow-up standard contract and any amendments after approval by the County Attorney and Risk Management. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, AND BUDGET CHANGE REQUEST, RE: LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDS

Motion by Commissioner Scarborough, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to execute Agreement with Department of Community Affairs for the low income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds of $201,555; approve Budget Change Request of $120,933 to cover expenses from April, 1997 to September, 1997, with the remaining $80,622 to be budgeted in FY 1998 to cover expenses from October, 1997 through March, 1998; and authorize the Chairman to execute follow-up amendments or additions contingent upon approval by County Attorney and Risk Management. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS, RE: CITIZEN ADVISORY BOARDS

Motion by Commissioner Scarborough, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to appoint and/or reappoint Rene Davis, to Employee Benefits Advisory Committee, with term expiring December 31, 1997; Norma Savell, 3500 S. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island 32952, to replace Sandra Goforth on the Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency with term expiring February 24, 2001; and Joan Lewis, P. O. Box 158, Roseland 32957, to replace Ruth Wells on the South Mainland Library Advisory Board, with term expiring December 31, 1998. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

APPROVAL, RE: BILLS AND BUDGET TRANSFERS

Motion by Commissioner Scarborough, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to approve bills and budget transfers as submitted. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

PUBLIC HEARING, RE: ORDINANCE AMENDING TOWERS AND ANTENNAS CODE

Chairman O'Brien called for the public hearing to consider an ordinance amending the Brevard County Code relating to towers and antennas.

Graydon Corn advised the newspaper article indicated the ordinance is unnecessary as there are Ordinances on the books to control the height, undergrowth, etc.; and the use should be in the Zoning Code.

B. B. Nelson showed a video of government antennas in Brevard County; and stated government should set an example. He stated the ordinance should contain definitions of towers and antennas; questioned encouraging towers in unpopulated rural areas because they should be where people are; indicated the buffer requirement of 50 feet and height of 35 feet are arbitrary; and identified areas of the ordinance that would place a burden on the industry. He stated some vegetation is undesirable and should be removed, so people should have some flexibility with landscaping; four times the height setback would make it unfeasible; and showed a film of typical landscaping.

Sheryl Denan, representing PRIMECO, stated if the Board is not satisfied with the ordinance and wants to consider a more comprehensive ordinance, she would appreciate meeting with staff and other members of the industry to review it.

Commissioner Cook stated the ordinance should be more comprehensive; and a number of areas need to be addressed, such as visual pollution, co-location, flashing lights, and a consistent policy to protect the public interest and quality of life in Brevard County.

Commissioner Higgs stated the ordinance needs more work to encourage co-location; the setback of four times the height protects developed residential areas, but not undeveloped residential areas; noxious plants need to be removed; it does not provide minimum parcel size or removing towers if abandoned; and the acreage for antennas over 35 feet should be more than one acre.

Commissioner Scarborough stated maintenance, parking, notice, lighting, fencing, warning signs, application process, clear definitions, and more latitude to encourage antennas on existing structures, co-location, and avoidance of monopolies need to be addressed.

Commissioner Cook mentioned commercial classifications that may or may not be appropriate, case-by-case basis, notice for 1,000 feet rather than 500 feet, and cap on size.

Commissioner Voltz recommended a workshop. The Board discussed different dates for the workshop, the second hearing on March 11, 1997, broad title advertised, delineation of issues the Board wants to address, and expiration of the moratorium on March 14, 1997; and scheduled a workshop on March 4, 1997, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Government Center.

Chairman O'Brien advised if the Board does not have a comprehensive ordinance by March 14, the moratorium should be continued to allow full research of the industry and sufficient time to create a good law. He recommended identifying and mapping appropriate facility sites for cellular towers and other wireless communications, where towers are presently located, and where they should be located; and acquiring the cooperation of the industry in deciding plans. He stated with that information the Board could approach the industry as a whole rather than one at a time, and avoid a monopoly. He advised a federal court in Washington State found a city that placed a moratorium on applications for towers while it revised its zoning code did not violate the Telecommunications Act. Chairman O'Brien recommended requiring demolition bonding, removal of derelict towers and minimum fine of $50 a day once it is ruled that the tower must be removed, a certificate of liability insurance, co-location and multiple use towers, applicants exhaust all possible avenues for sharing space on existing towers, announcements to tower users on needs and sharing capabilities, standard restrictions on height, and 200 feet being the maximum height the Board may want to maintain. He stated the application should contain requirements indicating what must be provided; the building that controls the electronics of the antenna be of the same or similar architectural design as surrounding buildings and residential areas; a provision that automatically apply federal standards for electromagnetic fields; and no tower allowed within a half mile from any school, public or private. Chairman O'Brien stated the federal law states no state or local government may regulate the placement and structure of personal wireless facilities on the basis of environmental effects of radio frequency emissions; therefore, the Board cannot say no because people are afraid of radiation. He suggested new or modified towers be certified by an engineer according to structural standards offered by the Electronic and/or Telecommunications Industry Associations, and require inspections with a certificate of inspection issued to the County annually. He recommended criteria for security fences, lights not escape the compound, lights shielded in such a manner as to not project glare on surrounding residential properties within two miles, and companies lay out projected needs for future multiple tower sites over a reasonable time in the future rather than permitting one tower at a time. He stated Jefferson County, Florida, offered an excellent explanation of what it requires from any tower applicant; its provisions demonstrate serious research by the Planning Department and other local agencies; and requested a motion to get a copy of the Jefferson County Ordinance.

Motion by Commissioner Voltz, seconded by Commissioner Cook, to instruct staff to request a copy of Jefferson County's Ordinance on antennas and towers before the workshop if possible. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

The Board discussed mapping facility sites by staff or consultant, height restrictions, lights, nationwide increase on the number of towers, information available to produce one of the better ordinances in the country, giving staff some direction on what to provide for the workshop, need for stringent permitting criteria, and encouraging co-location, zoning classifications, lot sizes and height.

The meeting recessed at 10:28 a.m. and reconvened at 10:45 a.m.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARINGS, RE: ORDINANCES AMENDING LANDSCAPING AND LAND CLEARING REGULATIONS

Graydon Corn, Carl Signorelli, and Harry Fuller representing Space Coast Builders Association, commented on the proposed ordinances.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE PUBLIC HEARINGS, RE: ORDINANCES AMENDING

Motion by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to authorize advertising public hearings to consider an ordinance amending landscaping regulations and an ordinance amending land clearing regulations in a general format.

Commissioner Higgs stated why she cannot support the motion. Chairman O'Brien advised Messrs. Fuller and Signorelli came to his office and discussed why they were not happy with the ordinances. Discussion ensued on reducing landscaping canopy, including wet water retention areas, impact on lot owner, training of inspectors, eliminating land clearing permit with submission of landscaping plan, and how to advertise the ordinances for public hearings.

Chairman O'Brien called for a vote on the motion. Motion carried and ordered; Commissioner Higgs voted nay.

SECURITY UPGRADES, RE: DETENTION CENTER MINIMUM SECURITY FACILITY

Chairman O'Brien inquired if the request is to authorize security upgrades at the Detention Center Minimum Security Facility at not to exceed $182,580; authorize a change order with PAVCO Construction not to exceed $95,000; authorize the Chairman to execute change orders once the exact price is determined; and grant permission to bid, award bid, and execute Contract with most qualified low bidder for perimeter fencing.

Sheriff Phil Williams advised the additions will house 180 more individuals; there are 128 individuals in the main jail who could be transferred today; and it will give a comfort level.

Motion by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to grant permission to perform security upgrades at the Detention Center Minimum Security Facility not to exceed $182,580; authorize a change order to PAVCO Construction, Inc. not to exceed $95,000; authorize the Chairman to execute change orders when the exact prices have been determined; and authorize a loan from Solid Waste of up to $122,580 to be paid back with future fee collections.

Commissioner Higgs advised she supports what is proposed, but prefers to take the funds from Contingency rather than borrow from Solid Waste. Commissioner Voltz inquired what is the balance of the Contingency; with County Manager Tom Jenkins responding $350,000. Discussion ensued on the pros and cons of using funds from Solid Waste versus Contingency, Orange County's Jail problem, and uses of jail canteen funds.

Motion by Commissioner Higgs, to amend the motion to take the funds from the Contingency. Motion died for lack of a second.

Chairman O'Brien called for a vote on the motion. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

RESOLUTION, RE: SUPPORTING CITIZEN EFFORTS TO RESTORE EDUCATIONAL FUNDING

Motion by Commissioner Higgs, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to adopt Resolution supporting citizen efforts to restore educational funding that was withdrawn after passage of the Florida Lottery.

Commissioner Scarborough recommended the language be amended to remove "without the need for constitutional amendment." Commissioners Higgs and Voltz accepted the change proposed by Commissioner Scarborough.

Commissioner Cook stated building auditoriums will not improve education; and recommended the Resolution include, "if funding is restored, it be applied to reduction of student/teacher ratio." Commissioners Higgs and Voltz accepted the change proposed by Commissioner Cook.

Chairman O'Brien recommended the Resolution be sent to all PTA's, PTO's, and the School Board. Commissioners Higgs and Voltz included Chairman O'Brien's recommendation in the motion.

Chairman O'Brien called for a vote on the motion, as amended. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

RECONSIDERATION, RE: ZERO TOLERANCE OF PAST DUE LIBRARY FINES

Commissioner Voltz advised librarians did not have enough leeway with the zero tolerance of past due library fines; it was implemented immediately instead of setting a specific date and putting up signs on the policy change; however, $167,000 in library fines were written off; and that is why the Board initiated the zero tolerance policy. She stated the current policy is difficult for library personnel and volunteers; and recommended $1.00 which would be more flexible than zero. She stated library personnel know who abuses the system, so they should be allowed to cut them off.

Motion by Commissioner Voltz, seconded by Commissioner Cook, to approve $1.00 rather than zero tolerance for past due library fines.

Discussion ensued on flexibility, uncollected fines of $167,000 prior to 1990, and $1,024,000 from 1990 through 1996, businesslike government, zero tolerance, warning signs posted in libraries, and allowing the zero tolerance policy to stay in place to obtain data on its effect.

Motion by Commissioner Higgs, to table reconsideration of zero tolerance of past due library fines for 60 days. Motion died for lack of a second.

Discussion continued on returning and renewing books, overdue books, and replacing books.

Motion by Commissioner Scarborough, seconded by Commissioner Cook, to allow one week for patrons to renew books, and if not renewed, that patron be denied checkout of books until the book is returned. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

Library Services Director Kathryn Stewart requested a time period before the new polity takes effect.

Motion by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to amend the original motion allowing two weeks before implementation of the change in policy. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

RESOLUTION, RE: REQUESTING LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT OF SPECIALITY LICENSE PLATES PROMOTING ADOPTION OF CHILDREN

Motion by Commissioner Voltz, seconded by Commissioner Scarborough, to adopt Resolution directing the County Manager to seek legislative support for consideration of a specialty license plat promoting adoption of children, and providing an effective date.

Chairman O'Brien advised of experiences with adoption; stated a license plate is no place to debate the issue; but if the plate proposed supported adoption and was to raise money for adoption centers he would agree with it; but not a statement of "choose life" which is a political statement. Commissioner Voltz stated she did not make it up, it came that way.

Discussion ensued on the wording of the license plate and Resolution from Marion County.

Motion by Commissioner Higgs, seconded by Commissioner Scarborough, to amend the motion to include that the license plate should read "support adoption." Motion carried and ordered; Commissioners Cook and Voltz voted nay.

Motion by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Voltz, to amend the motion to include "support adoption" or any other appropriate language related directly to adoption.

Commissioner Scarborough recommended "similar" instead of "appropriate" language. Commissioners Cook and Voltz accepted the recommended change.

Chairman O'Brien called for a vote on the motion as amended. Motion carried and ordered unanimously.

DISCUSSION, RE: WORKSHOP ADVERTISEMENT

County Manager Tom Jenkins advised his staff will advertise the workshop for the end of the meeting rather than 2:00 p.m. Chairman O'Brien agreed.

Commissioner Scarborough recommended the workshop be held in the Commission Room due to the amount of public interest; with Commissioner Higgs responding it will come back at a public hearing.

WARRANT LISTS

Upon motion and vote, the meeting adjourned at 11:52 p.m.

RANDY O'BRIEN, CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

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SANDY CRAWFORD, CLERK
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