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There was discussion on how the Bridgeport property got to be City property when it was originally considered County. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion carried unanimously to direct the County Attorney to draft a resolution requesting the Department of Transportation to clean the canal, clear the drainage ditch and oppose the docks planned for Bridgewater, and directed the County Administrator to advise the City of Vero Beach of the Board’s opposition to the docks. 13.C.2. Update on Lewis Barton Property Larry Gerstner , 2035 Surfside Terrace, complained that Mr. Barton has seriously eroded his quality of life. He showed pictures of the Barton property with debris littering the property and claimed the property also harbors rats and cats and has become an eyesore. He felt it was a mistake granting Mr. Barton a 6-month demolition permit when he should have been given only 60 days. He suggested that when the current permit expires Mr. Barton should not be granted another extension because he never finished anything he started. He was concerned that their property values were being affected and questioned the taxes being paid, if any, on the property. He opposed any new permits being issued to Mr. Barton until he has finished what he has now. He felt a better job has to be done to safeguard the community against this type of individual. Administrator Baird said Mr. Barton was granted a 30-day extension on his demolition permit and th they would wait until that expires (July 14) to take action. Attorney Collins responded to comments regarding homestead exemption. He advised that homestead would stay with the property as long as there was intent to return to it. He also explained that there was evidence that Mr. Barton plans to return to the property based on an application he made to the June 20, 2006 35