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Al Forst, San Sebastian Springs who had done his own survey, disputed the percentage of residents that Attorney Collins had said wanted the water service. Administrator Baird explained that this is a water assessment and is usually done voluntarily when a member of the community approaches the County. He pointed out that the numbers change constantly and that percentage was given at the time the petition was initiated. Mr. Frank Sherako, 505 Cross Creek Circle, San Sebastian Springs, thought this proposal is poignant and timely, and besieged the Board to grant water privileges to San Sebastian Springs, to enable the necessary amenities, and to augment the value of their homes. Jerry Baker, 51 Blue Island Street, an original signer of the Petition, said the cost to homeowners (he was told approx $1,8000 — $2,000.00) was misrepresented to him and he believed some of those who signed the petition would remove their signature knowing what they do now. Steven Schneider, 24 River Oak Drive, San Sebastian Springs, read a letter he had sent to Administrator Joseph Baird, which in essence asked the Board to consider a delay in the vote. He suggested that a vote from all the lot owners be taken for this to be a valid project. Michelle Hamilton, 596 Cross Creek Circle, is already hooked up to city water. She berated the quality of the drinking water, pointing out that she does not drink city water because it is not good. She argued that when the Petition came around she was never asked for her vote, and felt everyone that owns a lot in San Sebastian should get a vote. Administrator Baird clarified that this is not forced on people; we do this as requested by the developers and it is a consensus among lot owners. That is why a letter is sent to property owners stating the maximum amount we can assess on their property, and we cannot exceed that. The County does not usually take a vote of the residents in the community. 23 July 8, 2008