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that we have an enclave now in the broadest sense between the end of the City of Vero Beach and the South County line. Assuming we can avoid annexation of our property, might that not, in effect, negate the annexation of the remainder of the area as the area could become so small that it would be impractical to provide it with services? Attorney Brandenburg informed the Board that the law regarding annexation was written in a very strange way and is very easy to misunderstand. You don't necessarily have an enclave because you are separated by a natural body of water from the remaining properties, but a part of the statute indicates if the area that is left is such that it is very difficult to provide it with municipal services, that then becomes a prohibitive factor also. This could be an argument against annexation. City Councilman William Cochrane asked for a chance for some rebuttal from the City. He emphasized that he has always felt that annexation must.be a two-way street; both sides must want it in order for it to be successful. However, he felt the actual issue today is that of not allowing the people to vote. Mr. Cochrane believed that in a way the County has led the City down a garden path - first they vote one way and then withdraw the card, and he did not feel that the County could withdraw the card without with- drawing the contract. He continued that they have had a lot of meetings on this subject, but most of them have been dominated by what he calls the "have-nots"; the people who are against it since very few who are for it attend the meetings. Mr. Cochrane stated that he has not expressed an opinion one way or the other and he does not intend to, but he felt strongly that we should follow the democratic process and give the people the opportunity to vote. 5 i 4 APR 10 X984 BOOK 56 Face 677