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9:11 Daniel Stump, member of the City's Finance Commission, revealed that <br /> a.m. the Board and Town had recently received a proposal from Attorney <br /> Robert Scheffel Wright from Gardner, Bist, Wiener, Bowden, Bush, Dee, <br /> LaVia & Wright, P.A., and the City's utility Attorney. He felt it was an <br /> attempt to offer a reduction in electric rates being charged to the residents <br /> of the Town, out-of-County residents, and the ratepayers in the City. He <br /> requested the proposal be rejected, and that the rights of the constituents <br /> to become an FPL customer, which would be in unison with 64% of the <br /> City's voters who approved the Sales Agreement in last year's <br /> Referendum be considered. He also suggested all legal counsels find a way <br /> to bring in the FMPA and the OUC under the jurisdiction of the Circuit <br /> Court because they were necessary parties under the litigation. <br /> 9:14 Harry Howle was convinced that the proposal convoluted things because <br /> a.m. of the many unknowns in the contract, and did not think it was looked at <br /> thoroughly. He felt the timing was suspect, and reminded everyone that <br /> many of the things being proposed was part of the FPL deal, and anything <br /> short of selling to FPL would be a loss for everyone. <br /> 9:15 Peter Gorry, Chairman of the City's Finance Commission, relayed that <br /> a.m. the Finance Commission was tasked to produce a list of potential <br /> reductions of rates, and eighteen of those reductions were implemented. <br /> He reasoned that since no one knew what the final contract would be, and <br /> to say that the City was not seeking lower rates prior to outside <br /> interference, was wrong. <br /> 9:17 Brian Heady wanted the lawsuit to end, and to move forward with the sale <br /> a.m. of the Vero Beach electric utility to FPL. <br /> 9:21 Charles Wilson provided a timeline from 2008 to present; supported last <br /> a.m. year's Referendum; felt the City does not belong in the electric business <br /> regardless of the rate; believed FMPA was the problem; and requested <br /> that if an impasse is reached today, that another meeting be scheduled in <br /> two or three weeks. <br /> 3. OPENING STATEMENTS ON THE ISSUES IN CONFLICT <br /> Pursuant to Section 164.1055, Florida Statutes, at the Joint Public Meeting the <br /> primary conflicting governmental entities are to consider and seek agreement on the <br /> issues identified in the conflict assessment phase. <br /> 9:27 Attorney Clem declared this meeting to be a formal proceeding required <br /> a.m. by the Florida Statutes, where the members in attendance should attempt <br /> to reach an agreement. <br /> joint Public Meeting <br /> October 28,2014 Page 3 <br />