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he felt it was quite clear that they were asking for 2 units per acre. He pointed out that although the County can postpone this for two years, after that period of time, they would have no control over it. Discussion continued re the requested change in density, and it was asked if the applicant would be satisfied with a Motion to allow a maximum density of 2 units per acre. Mr. Kenny stated that he would. Motion was made by Commissioner Scurlock, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, to allowta maximum density of 2 units per acre on the property of Hugh Smith recently annexed to the City of Sebastian. Attorney Collins suggested that the applicant prepare an appropriate document describing the property and stating that he would be satisfied with 2 units per acre; the document to be signed by Sebastian, Indian River County and the property owner. Mayor Flood then proceeded to make an impassioned speech about the County staff, the Administrator, and certain Commission members, going behind Sebastian's back and making statements to the press about the annexations made by Sebastian. Commissioner Wodtke commented that the greatest concern we have been getting about the numerous annexations made by Sebastian has been voiced by representatives of Sebastian, and the Commission did direct that some research be done 'on this matter. Mayor Flood suggested that the County and Sebastian should sit down and discuss this matter jointly, and Commissioner Fletcher asked if the Mayor would have any problem about informing the County Commission prior to an anticipated annexation. Mayor Flood stated that -he would instruct Sebastian's City Attorney to send the County Commission a copy of any application for annexation, and that he also would instruct N O V 181981 41 BOOK 48 PAcF 172 I