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annexed because they feel an ordinance could be passed by the Town that would prevent them from developing their small lots. Commissioner Scurlock continued to discuss boundaries and asked if the Town is pursuing the annexation based on the normal referendum process or going directly to the State Legislature. Mr. Dorsky advised that they are going directly to the State because they know the two citrus owners do not want to be part of the Town. Commissioner Scurlock noted that was exactly the point he was driving at. Mr. Dorsky believed the citrus growers feel more comfortable being a part of the County because all the other citrus growers are in the county and it is because of a kind of group protec- tion. He did not feel this is warranted and felt the point is whether the government is going to pursue their commitment to improve this situation. Commissioner Scurlock wished to be sure that the properties in question actually are enclaves - that they are totally cut off and not contiguous to the unincorporated area to the north or any part of the unincorporated area, and it was confirmed that they are totally cut off. Discussion followed as to the Tracking Station Park not being included in the annexation but the beach access is. Commissioner Wheeler asked why not include -the park, and Mr. Dorsky informed the Board that the Town would be -willing to annex the Park if the County wishes but they don't want to have a fight about it. He pointed out that the Tracking Station Park is bounded on one side by the City of Vero -Beach. Commissioner Eggert noted that while she very much would like to fulfill our Comprehensive -Plan policies, she also would like the citizens in those enclaves to be able'to vote to confirm that they do want to be annexed. Commissioner Scurlock felt if this annexation were properly explained and the people's fears set aside, the residents very well may vote for it. Chairman Bird believed they can appear before the Legislative Delegation. Mr. Dorsky advised that they have talked a great deal with the citrus people and have provided an AG zone in the Town so that they could come in as an agricultural area. Commissioner Scurlock felt their concern is that they would be the only agriculturally significant area in the Town and could be out voted by the general public on items that affect them. Mr. Dorsky noted that the Town just wanted to have the County's support, and Commissioner Scurlock believed the Town has L_ SEP 721 4 1991 75