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Dr. Nicholas hadpresented these issues to the Board before but only some of the problems have been corrected. Carter Associates, Inc.’s engineer, John Blum, has signed off on the project and the homeowners are seeking help from the Board. Commissioner Macht suggested implementing a provision whereby the Board may force the developer to follow through with their commitments. After holding joint meetings with the developer, Mr. Chase, and the engineers at Carter Associates, Inc., the developer agreed to clear up these problems but failed to follow through with his promises. Chairman Ginn wanted to know how the Board could influence the developer and she sought advice from Attorney Collins, who explained the Board has no leverage once the certification is signed off. He said there is a one-year warranty period for public dedicated improvements but not for private systems. Amending the LDRs to require a warranty for private systems is something the Board could look into. In this case he thought it might be a civil matter between the homeowners association and the developer. Dr. Nicholas said the Board needs to have control of the developer and suggested prior to site plan approval that there be mandatory requirements to ensure that the developer completes his commitments. Brian Heady, Vero Beach, thought the County should file a claim with the developer’s insurance. Dean Luethje, When asked to comment a principal with Carter Associates, Inc., said he was not prepared to make a formal presentation. He thought there were several circumstances that needed to be brought out but he needed time to look into the allegations. He did comment that several of the items have been repaired, several are maintenance problems, and several were not part of their contract. He agreed that there should be mandatory requirements for the developers. This was the first time he saw asphalt that thin and he had no explanation. He JUNE 22, 2004 22