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proposal but cautioned the Board to make sure there would be money allotted for stewardship <br />(damage from vehicles, hikers, mountain bikers, etc). <br />Bob Johnson, Coral Winds Subdivision, wanted to see the preserve renamed to the <br />"Indian River County Preserve" since it was a County bond issue. He wanted to see this move <br />forward. <br />Dale Simchick, 766 S. Easy Street, said she had been working a long time to <br />preserve this property from development and was pleased the County was now taking -over the <br />process. She informed the Board that this area was saturated with wild life and emphasized how it <br />was a high threat to be developed into a site of 301 homes. She said the share -funding meets the <br />criteria of the bond money which exists. The Fleming Street Extension was not on the City's <br />Comprehensive Plan or wish list and she wanted to see the purchase go forward. <br />Robin Myers, 739 S. Easy Street, said her property "backed -up" to said land and <br />that she was a steward for the property. She said she would support whatever they decided to name <br />it. <br />Peter Robinson with Laurel Homes, said he was the developer next door to this <br />property and was amazed with all the wildlife on this property. He informed the Board that if they <br />did not buy it, they would be missing a real opportunity and he supported the program. <br />Eugene Wolff, 757 Wimbrow Drive, Sebastian, was concerned that the purchase of <br />the property would jeopardize the entire Land Act Acquisition Program in the County. He wanted <br />the Board to show due diligence when spending such a "huge chunk" of taxpayer's money. <br />Discussion ensued as Commissioner Flescher asked Mr. DeBlois about the timelines <br />for appraisals and how much money he anticipated for a matching grant. <br />January 23, 2007 20 <br />