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the Board the largest concern is water, and they have to address an alternative water supply in the <br />future. <br />He provided reasons to work with annexations, and he felt there was no need for <br />annexation frenzy. He discussed the needs of the County stressing the importance of looking at <br />economics, water, density, and employment. Mr. Paladin spoke of the importance of creating a job <br />base, to provide a future for our children. He wanted to raise that base of what jobs are worth here, <br />so he can make housing more affordable. <br />(Clerk's Note: Commissioner Davis entered the meeting at 11:07 a.m.) <br />Commissioner Flescher asked Mr. Keating if this information would be of benefit to <br />the Board in helping them make a decision in the future. <br />Bob Keating confirmed the Board did ask them to look at the "2050 Plan". He <br />advised that they currently have three processes in progress, one is the interlocal agreements, <br />complimented by the "stand down resolution agreements", and the "New Town Policy", which are <br />reasons why staff has not focused on this Plan. They cannot do anything with this plan for about a <br />year. Secondly, from staffs perspective, they have several concerns. There is a significant over <br />allocation of commercial and industrial; Fellsmere proposes to allocate commercial and industrial, <br />and Sebastian has plans in part of its annexation preserve area to allocate commercial and <br />industrial area. It has been difficult for County staff to keep commercial and industrial with <br />development. <br />Another concern he spoke of was the pattern. He commented that the Board does <br />not recommend extending the Urban Service Areas, and he mentioned the "New Town" concept <br />that gives a better development plan. <br />Mr. Keating responded to Commissioner Davis's question regarding development <br />transfer rights which lead to further discussion. <br />July 17, 2007 18 <br />