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'SEP 5 iM` BOOK - 84 NAGE Jb with the millage rate that is being assessed against them when other sections of A-1 are not being assessed. He could see where drainage could be a benefit, but couldn't see any benefit from the _ paving of roads that are three miles away from his house. He advised that they have approximately 150 signatures on petitions against this assessment. Administrator Chandler advised those petitions were circulated to the Commission through tonight's backup material. Mr. Cook stressed that the notices for the public hearing stated that it was for Vero Lake Estates, but when they found that it pertained to Less Pine Lake Estates, they began to collect signatures on petitions opposing the increased assessment. Director Davis felt that the type of drainage that is planned will benefit agricultural more than residential. Chairman Bird pointed out that with his 1 unit per 5 acres, Mr. Cook has the potential of coming in for 1 unit per acre and building 4 more houses, but Mr. Cook stated that he never would do that. Chairman Bird commented that while we are getting mixed signals from the people out in that area, the Board recognizes that we have to do some improvements out there. Coming up with a 'fair formula to assess is not an exact science, but we are trying to work out the inequities. Mr. Cook stated he would be very glad to see the inequities worked out, but maintained that there are more people against this project than for it. Commissioner Scurlock felt that the contacts he has had and the petitions that have been submitted to the Board indicate that there is a small majority in favor of the project. He was concerned about the question Mr. Cook raised regarding the exclusion of Mr. Ansin's property, because, obviously, if another piece of property is included in the assessment, it decreases each individual assessment to some extent. He asked if Mr. P_nsin's 22 _I