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Ruth Stanbridge, 4835 66th Avenue, outlined the safeguards that had been incorporated <br />for home and property owners into Resolution 2008-139, which she did not believe were being <br />carried over into the proposed resolution. She emphasized the importance of giving the property <br />and homeowners their rights through the "Notice to Owner" letters, and providing a reasonable <br />timeline, and recommended that the Board deny staff's recommendation and give direction to <br />defer construction projects if necessary, so funds can be used to acquire right-of-way. <br />Chairman O'Bryan requested from staff a detailed report on the status and costs of the <br />proposed seven road projects. <br />A lengthy discussion ensued as Board Members reviewed the reasons for implementing <br />Resolution 2008-139 (the most current Resolution governing right-of-way acquisitions), and <br />made observations on whether it would be more financially prudent to put available monies in <br />right-of-way or in road -building. During conversation, several Commissioners emphasized the <br />importance of having Attorney Polackwich, when he assumes his post as County Attorney, work <br />on developing a better right-of-way acquisition process, which will take into account the <br />concerns of both the citizens and the County. <br />Further discussion ensued, during which Commissioners questioned staff on the right-of- <br />way purchases on 66th Avenue, and the status of the 170 files that were turned over to the County <br />Attorney subsequent to the Notice -to -Owner letters which were sent. During conversation, <br />Board members emphasized the importance of treating the citizens fairly. <br />Vice Chairman Solari suggested that staff prioritize the proposed road projects and return <br />to the Commission with the list, with recommendations on implementing the projects while <br />maintaining consistency with the spirit of Resolution 2008-139. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Solari, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, to direct staff to: <br />(1) prioritize the seven (7) road projects presented in <br />19 <br />January 19, 2010 <br />