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the lots highlighted on the Deed. Mensing wrote to the County and never got a written reply from the County that the land is private property. He provided a brief background on the property of interest with Mr. Kirrie claiming he owns the property, which has resulted in a domestic dispute. Mr. Mensing stated that he was a candidate for County Commission and announced that he could not possibly sit on the Commission because there was an Attorney General’s ruling that he could not run for office and file suit against the County at the same time. He asked the County to decide if it had an interest in the property. Chairman Neuberger thought only the County Attorney could address this matter. County Attorney William Collins provided background information on the strip of land starting with when Mr. Mensing obtained a Quit Claim Deed. He provided detailed information on the current status of the matter including a lawsuit (with Mr. Kirrie and Mr. Mensing from 3 years ago) that had to do with Code Enforcement action against Mr. Mensing and a counter-claim that the County was trespassing on those strips within the north county conservation. That matter was settled with Mr. Mensing and the County paid him $5,000.00 for all the strips in the north county conservation area. Attorney Collins described the matter as complicated and thought it would be better resolved in court instead of before the County Commission. Mr. Mensing responded that Mr. Kirrie has no valid claim to the property. Commissioner Wheeler agreed with Attorney Collins to settle the matter in court and saw no point in further discussions. Attorney Collins explained that the County would not have to do anything and recommended that it be left as status quo. He also informed Commissioner Davis that Mr. Mensing would have to initiate the suit against Indian River County. October 3, 2006 44