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nud;f i$ PAGE Ro The board asked that a list all of fees be obtained from departments for them to look over and see if any could be increased. After some discussion, the board by consensus recommended that the Lee County Fund Balance not go below 15%. Mr. Reives requested a list of all reserve accounts that could be tapped into if needed. The board discussed budget increases for the schools and community college. After some discussion, the general consensus of the board was to give the schools no additional increase over last year's request. At this time the following members from the Sanford City Counsel and representatives from the Town of Broadway met with the Lee County Board of Commissioners for lunch: CITY OF SANFORD BROADWAY Mayor Winston Hester City Manager Leonard Barefoot Councilman Clawson Ellis Councilman J. T. Kirkman Councilman James Williams Councilman Walter NcNeil, Jr. Councilman Linwood Mann Councilman Joe Martin Councilman Phil Dusenbury Mayor Harold Harrington Town Manager Bob Stevens Commissioner Amy Stevens After Iunch,Community Development Director Bob Bridwell and staff members discussed the joint Unified Development Ordinance and answered questions. After this discussion, City and Broadway representatives left the meeting. Discussion continued concerning various budget matters. After further discussion, the board requested that Mr. Cowan present reconunendations for proposed budget and program cuts at the April 15, 2002, meeting. Economic Development Director Bob Heuts and Engineer John Dixon gave the board an update on improvements for expansion of the new industrial park. Tax Administrator Roger Kelley discussed with the board the upcoming 2003 revaluation project. He told the board to expect many telephone calls after the notices of value are mailed to property owners. He also asked that the board begin consideration on how they wish to set the Board of Equalization and Review up for next year. The board itself may set as members of the Board of E & R or they can appoint someone from the general public. After some discussion, Mr. Kelley was instructed to contact current members of the Board of E & R to see how many would be interested in serving on the board again next year. No action was taken.