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Chairman Macht inquired if she was working with anyone on staff and Ms Kennedy <br />replied she has spoken to the Parks Supervisor Mr. Romanek who gave her preliminary permission <br />to install the bins. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Lowther, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously agreed to support Ms. <br />Kennedy in her project as much as possible to help her achieve the <br />Gold Award. <br />Commissioner Adams commended Elizabeth Kennedy for her efforts in this project. <br />9.B.3. PUBLIC DISCUSSION -ANDREW MOLLOY'S REOUEST TO <br />DISCUSS ORCHID ISLE ESTATES WATER AND SEWER <br />PROJECT <br />(CLERK'S NOTE: This item was heard prior to Item 9.13.1. and placed here for <br />purposes of continuity.) <br />Andrew Molloy, 2565 Riverview Court, President of the Orchid Isle Estates Property <br />Owners Association requested a cancellation of the Wabasso Water and Sewer Project. On July 8, <br />2003 the Board approved the preliminary work necessary to install water and sewer on Wabasso <br />Island. He advised that no one in his subdivision has been notified of leaching nor has there been <br />any evidence of leaching from their septic tanks. Survey results at Orchid Isle Estates and Orchid <br />Isle Subdivision indicated that 85% to 95% of the residents were in opposition to the project. Due <br />to the high cost involved to hookup the system residents are stressed, and some residents will have <br />to sell their homes. Mr. Molloy said his cost would be approximately $23,000. He also pointed <br />out the possibility of damage to the oak trees from the pipe installation and the lack of solid <br />evidence of leaching from the septic tanks makes the association believe the system is not viable. <br />They requested the project be cancelled immediately before any funds are allocated. <br />Roger Cooper, 336 Live Oak Drive, thanked Commissioner Neuberger for inserting <br />this item on the agenda. He said it is difficult to comprehend the County's anguish over alleged <br />SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 18 <br />