It was a lightly attended meeting, unlike the 40 or so that showed up for the South Walton meeting. Most of those who showed up in South Walton meeting did not drive up or attend the Paxton meeting. A private citizen from Sandestin spoke against 3D as did another South Walton resident, but lawyer Lloyd Blue spoke for it 3D and mentioned developers/owners Tom Bechnel and Peter Bos. Lee Perry of South Walton spoke in favor of 3D saying he liked the idea of 3 South seats. Tom Terrell of Mossyhead was in favor of 3D. A few others sat quietly and observed. Most striking action other than the adoption of 3D without the individual members saying why they were voting for it, was the early action of the committee to throw out the committee's plan 3A, which imo needed just a little numbers work to be okay. Robert Nelson was the only one to vote against this action. It also occurred without any extensive discussion by the committee. A reporter was there from the DeFuniak Springs Herald and perhaps recorded all this "non" action and "little in depth" discussion on this important, complicated topic before voting. Not a lot of light was shed except by Bonnie McQuiston and Ronnie Bell who probably talked the most. I think Ronnie drew plan 3D and Bonnie has been going around promoting. (not sure how that works into open meeting laws and notice for meetings, but oh well). Bottom line, they quickly voted after the brief public comment section ended. 10 zip I think. Think they are ready for summer vacation and ready to pass this off to commissioners and school board members.
