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4. OPENING REMARKS AND INTRODUCTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION AND STAFF BY CHAIRMAN THOMAS S. LOWTHER The following County Representatives introduced themselves: Chairman Thomas S. Lowther, Vice Chairman Arthur R. Neuberger, Commissioners Gary C. Wheeler, Sandra L. Bowden, and Wesley S. Davis, County Attorney William C. Collins, County Administrator Joseph A. Baird, Community Development Director Bob Keating, Public Works Director Jim Davis, Executive Aide to the Commission Kim Massung, and Managing Director for the Solid Waste Disposal District Polly Kratman. 5. ANNEXATION – CITY OF FELLSMERE City Manager Nunemaker explained he would like to hear the County’s areas of concern and look for avenues of cooperation regarding the impact of growth. Commissioner Wheeler was concerned with the growth of the county, annexations, and the Urban Service Area (USA) in general. Chairman Lowther explained that the Commission has tried to implement a lot of different changes that would help protect the USA. Commissioner Davis felt more education would make the County Commission and the public more comfortable with the plans of the City of Fellsmere. Commissioner Bowden explained she would like to maintain the quality of life that has been enjoyed thus far. Vice Chairman Neuberger questioned who would provide urban services to land annexed into Fellsmere. City Manager Nunemaker explained that the City of Fellsmere would take care of the services in areas annexed into the City. He suggested that County staff give input on pre-annexation agreements because that is the time to look at and mitigate impacts. City Manager Nunemaker felt the County would receive a level of comfort in participating with the annexation and developer agreements. Vice Chairman Neuberger asked if the City’s design December 1, 2005 2 Joint Meeting with City of Fellsmere