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Attorney Clem apologized for having sent out notice of this meeting for the wrong night, but noted that it did get the people out. He then read a letter from property owner Don Quintus opposing the proposed assessment and from Joseph Barbero also opposing the assessment and asking that a master plan be developed first. Vice Chairman Scurlock wished to point out that the actual vehicle for creating this MSTU did contemplate other things than drainage, and this was not initiated by the County Commission, but by people of the subdivision who were unhappy with the paving and the drainage. The action to change priorities and the assessment level did not originate from this Commission. Attorney Clem continued to argue that this would only benefit those who lived on the roads that would be paved. He also felt consideration must be given those who do not live there, but will build there eventually and who are paying ad valorem taxes. He further stressed that many people live in Vero Lake Estates just because it is a country area; there are no paved roads; and taxes are low. Discussion followed as to the present drainage study and when it will be completed, and Director Davis reported that the flood plain study which is being done by Gee & Jenson will be done sometime this year; it will not completely establish a recommended drainage improvement for the area, but it will define the existing conditions and tell us what background deficiences we must deal with. When that is complete, Director Davis believed it would be prudent to have a study using that information, but felt it would be a waste to do it now when we can benefit from the federal study. Director Davis then mentioned a letter written to him by Mr. Ansin dated January 20, 1984, in which he -requested that the priority be shifted to paving. Vice Chairman Scurlock stated that he would like to have that letter on the record. } 5 BOOK FAGE5