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<br />The Vice Chairman opened the public hearing. <br /> <br />Michael O’Haire <br />, a lawyer with offices on Cardinal Drive, represents a developer <br />(Doug Engle) who is not a contractor and cannot get a bond. He explained what insurance the <br />conditions surety companies are looking for when giving bonds. He gave the history of the Lakes <br />at Sandridge project expressing how the rules have changed since the development began. He <br />would like the Board to tell staff they did not intend to adopt an ordinance that would have a <br />retroactive effect. <br /> <br />Ron Lees <br /> explained that he and his family have been unable to move into their <br />home in the Lakes at Sandridge because of the bond situation. <br /> <br />Administrator Baird stated the Lakes at Sandridge are waiting to get their bond and <br />staff does not have the ability under the rules to resolve Mr. Lees dilemma. <br /> <br />Mr. O’Haire <br /> stated the problem is that the County has adopted a new set of rules <br />which have had unintended effects when they are applied retroactively. He asserted that the way <br />to get Mr. Lees in his home would be to tell staff this ordinance does not apply to projects that <br />started before its adoption. <br /> <br />Commissioner Davis would like to see how fast the Board can get these people in <br />their homes if the County allows the contractor to be bonded. <br /> <br />Attorney Collins also suggested a change in the language by adding “and/or <br />contractor” to the ordinance. <br /> <br />Danny Delisle <br />, Vero Beach, stated he is still waiting on a CC because he was told <br />it is difficult for the County to enforce the bond. <br /> <br />Commissioner Davis stated that no longer could a developer do what Mr. Delisle is <br />referring to. <br />September 6, 2005 17 <br /> <br />