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Mr. Nunemaker reminded him that these applications were submitted prior to the initiating resolution. John Williams addressed control over the urban service line; believed Charter was the only tool we had to protect ourselves; and debated whether Fellsmere would be another Palm Bay. Joseph Paladin, Developer, asked whether it was the intent of the Commissioners to take out the 18,000 acres. Commissioner O'Bryan said it was his intent to add the 18,000 acres back in. Mr. Paladin asked each Commissioner if it was his/her intent to throw out the 18,000 acres. He also questioned Attorney Collins regarding the reasons to challenge the annexations, and asked him to define what the challenges would be. Mr. Paladin urged the Board to use its time, energy and money to negotiate a deal with Fellsmere, as he thought the issue was driving a wedge in the community. Don Studley, Developer, remarked that people don't understand that it is not Fellsmere or the County's property, but it is people who own the land; and, this was a request from individuals who have requested to annex into Fellsmere. Warren Dill, City Attorney, City of Fellsmere, did not think it was fair to say that Fellsmere has not played by the rules, and presented scenarios to dispel those comments. He understood that Florida Statutes 171.2 allowed other interested entities to make additions or deletions to the list; however, in his opinion, the County went overboard in its review and changes to what Fellsmere had recommended. He gave his understanding of the Statutes and the Legislature's intent. He thought the County was overly broad in its approach to their response to the responding resolution. He stated that the County exempted the 18,000 annexations in its July 10, 2007 41