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stand -down resolution because the application for that was submitted prior to May 1, 2007. He believed the County would only delay Fellsmere from annexation if it proceeds with the litigation. Chairman Wheeler explained the resolutions he voted for and against, and stated that he has never said that Fellsmere was negotiating in bad faith. He also explained his disagreement with Fellsmere's proposals for annexations. Board members discussed their interpretation of the initiating and responding resolutions. George Beuttell, 5000 16th Street, said he was on Fellsmere's side. He asked the Chairman to focus efforts in creating a better job base, and more livelihoods for the people of the County, instead of struggling with this issue with Fellsmere. Sara Savage, Mayor of Fellsmere, declared that Fellsmere wants more for its community. They have said before that the Fellsmere Farms area was not up for negotiations; and they did not want to sign stand down resolution because it seemed the County was saying it was okay for other cities to annex, but Fellsmere could not, and she found that to be a slap in the face. She remarked that the County has not helped them; they want a chance to do their own; and believe they could do a better job than what is being done in the County. Rene Renzi, Waverly Place, was amused by Mr. Nunemaker's comments that FJV is to Fellsmere what Piper is to Vero Beach. It seemed to her that Fellsmere's residents were not interested in the annexation plans because of their lack of interest and attendance at City meetings. She did not believe the annexation was being done for the people of Fellsmere, and wondered if the people were aware of what would happen to their rural paradises. Commissioner O'Bryan MOVED, Seconded by Chairman Wheeler to instruct the County Attorney to come back next week with a resolution to challenge the Fellsmere annexations. July 10, 2007 42