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zoning on county boundaries be in the constructive steps of <br />zoning rather than allowing annexations for the purpose of <br />getting a zoning that is not compatible, which practice has,9one <br />on for years. <br />Chairman Scurlock noted that the Florida League of Cities <br />has a very good lobby and he believed they have continued to <br />erode the rights of the counties. <br />Discussion continued regarding the problems connected with <br />annexations and the zoning not being in compliance with our Com- <br />prehensive Land Use Plan, and Commissioner Bowman noted that this <br />has happened time and again in the North County. <br />Commissioner Bird did not believe we have enough facts and <br />information about what is proposed and what our Comprehensive <br />Plan shows re utility service, etc., to send a message to the <br />City Council tonight opposing the annexation. He noted that he <br />personally has a strong feeling for the rights of property <br />owners. <br />Chairman Scurlock concurred that we do not have sufficient <br />information to oppose the project, but stated he would like to <br />send a message that we want to coordinate to protect the adjacent <br />area. He felt we owe it to our county areas to have some input. <br />Mrs. Chapman continued to discuss the area's problems with <br />sewer and drainage, etc. She felt much of this relates back to <br />annexation and stated that everything the City has done has hurt <br />Rockridge. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Com- <br />missioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized <br />the Chairman to send a message to the City of Vero <br />Beach expressing our concerns as discussed and re- <br />questing a City -County meeting be set up to <br />discuss matters of joint concern. <br />57 <br />w. <br />Bou <br />JAN 2 0 1987 <br />