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Attorney Collins stated that the restrictions are primarily agreements the cities put <br />together, and they felt it would take 12 months to enter into these agreements. <br />Chairman Wheeler would not support the agreement as long as it had the clause that ends <br />the 1 -year agreement which states, "This ceases to exist if we have a first reading of the Home <br />Rule Charter Ordinance, and also if the negotiation of the urban service boundary is stopped." He <br />felt this agreement places the County at a tremendous disadvantage. He wanted everyone to <br />understand that the 20,000 acres to be annexed by Fellsmere were not on the table for negotiation, <br />and if that continues, it stops the County from doing anything, and completely limits their option <br />to move forward with Charter Government. <br />Attorney Collins related that this was the provision inserted at the request of the Town of <br />Orchid in the event the County schedules a public hearing on Charter; it would allow them to get <br />out of the 1 -year "stand down agreement". <br />Chairman Wheeler felt it was a big mistake to close the public out. He believed it was very <br />important and this position takes the public out of the process. <br />Mr. Nunemaker disagreed saying that Fellsmere's ultimate goal was to find common <br />grounds, taking in all the goals (preservation), and setting aside areas to meet those goals. He said <br />they would not take any steps to annex until everyone was in agreement to proceed. <br />Chairman Wheeler reiterated his support of the agreement if they remove the "one-year" <br />clause and discussion ensued among the Commissioners regarding the "one-year" clause. <br />Vice Chair Bowden wanted to move forward. <br />May 22, 2007 17 <br />