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roads completed so that you can have acceptable access in and out <br />of their development. <br />Vera Daniel, 8166 93rd Avenue, just wished to ask those <br />present, if they are not in favor of dirt roads, why did they <br />move to Vero Lakes Estates. <br />George Lemaster, 9425 79th Street, stated that he would like <br />to see the roads paved, and he is in favor of paying the $50 <br />parcel/acre assessment. In fact, after they pave the first 3 he <br />would be willing to continue to pay the $50 to help others pave <br />their roads. <br />Tom Bailey, 8145 92nd Avenue, Crime Watch coordinator, noted <br />that it would cost him $100 to get the roads paved, but he is <br />willing to pay that forever to get more roads paved, and he is on <br />a fixed income. They can't patrol Vero Lake Estates properly, <br />and if they had better roads, he could get more people out to <br />patrol and cut down on crime. They also need better access time <br />for the police deputies. <br />Mrs. Elaine Anderson, 94th Court, emphasized that this is a <br />growing area and they have a high school coming in. She did not <br />want all the roads paved; she did not think anyone did; but she <br />watched a school bus almost flip one day when it hit a big <br />pothole, and she is concerned about the safety of our children <br />and felt some of the main roads should be paved. <br />Carl Johnson, past president of the Property Owners <br />Association, secretary/treasurer of the Fire Department and <br />Chairman of the Road 8 Drainage Committee, advised that this <br />committee has been active since 1985. It was at their <br />instigation the $15 parcel/acre funds were raised. In fact, at <br />one time they proposed $100, but it was cut down to $15. They <br />did get 87th Street done, and he knew that everyone who can uses <br />that to get away from the other roads. Mr. Johnson noted that it <br />has been mentioned that Mr. Ansin owns half of the property in <br />Vera• Lakes Estates, and according to an article in Forbes <br />Magazine, Mr. Ansin is one of the 400 richest men in the United <br />States. Obviously he is a big taxpayer and can almost dictate <br />what happens in some areas, but Mr. Johnson felt he is not as big <br />or as important as all the residents, and he urged that the Board <br />satisfy the neighbors in Vero Lakes Estates and approve the <br />increased assessment. <br />Dan McMillan, 91st Avenue, next took the floor and stated <br />that he built a nice house out here; he paid an $1,000 impact fee <br />for roads and sewer, and he doesn't have anything to show for it. <br />Chairman Bird requested that Director Davis explain the <br />impact fees. <br />BOOK ; F�1uL <br />13 <br />