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An unidentified speaker protested the 10% surcharge on the City Utility bills that <br />goes towards the daily operations of the City, which have no impact on him. He asked for <br />Board support of the efforts to move away from the high utility costs. <br />Monica Pinelli, 1480 4th Ave., spoke of personal hardships regarding the payment <br />of her utility bills, and solicited the Board's help in alleviating the situation. <br />John Lee, Customer Service Manager for the City of Vero Beach, said that the <br />City Utilities would be evaluating surcharges, rates, and other items after the Energy Bill (which <br />has been passed by the Legislature), is signed into law. The Bill would contain specific <br />provisions governing utilities operations. <br />Dr. Faherty emphasized that he was not hearing much about citizen participation <br />from the City Electric Utility. He stressed the importance of having the City and the County <br />work jointly on the development of the referendum and the proposed Charter. <br />Chairman Bowden directed staff to work with Dr. Faherty in evaluating the issues <br />pertaining to the electric utilities. <br />Administrator Baird conveyed that the County Budget Director, Jason Brown, <br />would begin working with Dr. Faherty right away. <br />NO BOARD ACTION TAKEN <br />21 <br />May 6, 2008 <br />