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0 Boos 1 scheduled for January 1, 1991. Commissioner Cox inquired about the Finance Committee's progress on determining the method of assessment for the water line extension at the end of Carthage Street where it intersects US Highway 1. County Manager Cowan stated that this will be determined by the Finance Committee when the transition of their members is completed. The Finance Committee needs to make this decision before the January 7, 1991, Commissioners' meeting. Commissioner Cox stated that Maintenance Director Hugh Brewer was overlooked in the salary review for the budget. Commissioner Cox moved to increase the Maintenance Director's salary by 9.3%. Commissioner Dossenbach seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Matthews, Stafford, and Wicker Nay: None Chairman Wicker ruled the motion adopted unanimously. Commissioner Cox recommended that the Board study in the near future the possibility of combining all maintenance of County properties under the Maintenance Department. Tax Administrator Nathan Crissman was recognized and explained the State law regarding the $100.00 penalty for not listing personal property. Mr. Crissman stated that he has received telephone calls and letters from upset individuals who have received their bills for this penalty fee. He, as Tax Collector, is required by law to issue this penalty, but has no authority to pardon the penalty. Mr. Crissman reflected his personal opinion, which is if one person is pardoned, all should be pardoned. Mr. Crissman requested if a pardon is granted on this penalty by the Commissioners, that the news media emphasize that this pardon is a "this year only" situation, so that it is understood that individuals must list their personal property, or otherwise, pay the penalty next year. Mr. Stafford stated that the County did not educate the public about this change. This law was adopted two years ago, but was not enforced by Lee County last year because the County did not have the computer capability to do so. Instructions indicating the changes of how to list personal property should have been stated on the listing forms sent by the County to the individuals. Mr. Crissman stated that the notice advertised in the paper regarding this change specified the $100.00 penalty fee for failure to list personal property. Also, notices were posted at different businesses in the area indicating the same information. Commissioner Dossenbach moved to grant amnesty to all Lee County residents who did not comply with the law in listing 2 .~r.