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a very positive approach for taking care of some of our economic <br />problems and believed it is in line with the type of industry we <br />are trying to attract. <br />Commissioner Wodtke had some concern about the need for 100 <br />acres, and Mr. Byers stated that they anticipate considerable <br />growth. <br />Ray Scent, Realtor, emphasized that this node.was developed <br />after years of work and vociferous input from residents in <br />Fellsmere who did not want their agricultural area reduced.' He <br />believed the node in question was reduced; that it is not 150 <br />acres; and that the subject property is well outside of it. Mr. <br />Scent felt it is ridiculous that the Commission would even <br />consider changing the plan they took so many years to develop. <br />He recognized that we need jobs in Indian Rlver County, but saw <br />no justification for even entertaining a thought about going 3/4 <br />of a mile east of the node and redesignating that area. <br />Chairman Bird did not feel Mr. Scent would deny anyone the <br />right to request an opportunity to ask for an amendment if they <br />feel it is justified, and that is all we are considering today. - <br />Alvin Thomas, Mayor of Fellsmere, came -before the Board and <br />spoke eloquently in support of industry coming to the Fellsmere <br />area. He felt Mr. Scent was opposed because the company did not <br />want the land he owned in this area. Mayor Thomas did not feel <br />the proposed industry would have an adverse impact on traffic in <br />Fellsmere as it would mainly impact the major highway; he did <br />believe it would benefit Fellsmere by encouraging growth. Mayor <br />Thomas noted that Fellsmere has budget problems; the $25,000 <br />Homestead Exemption has cut their tax base severely. He further <br />felt that more pollution is caused by many small homes on septic <br />tanks than by industrial plants. Mayor Thomas stated that he <br />could not overemphasize the need to provide jobs for young <br />people. He felt strongly that people should be able to work and <br />provide a meaningful life for themselves rather than be dependent <br />on welfare. <br />104 <br />S E p -7 1983 <br />a PACU <br />