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M M Director Davis responded that when owners donated right-of-way on prior projects they were given credit for it. Susan Wilson, 91st Street, was in favor of the paving because she lives 3/4 mile off of Willow Street and depends on that road. She thought that paving this street will create more tax base not only for the County but also for the City of Fellsmere. People from the County will come to the City to spend their money. She felt Berry Groves should be assessed more. She also commented that e the road needs to be graded oftener. Joe Lavis, 12955 81st Street, did not consider Willow Street 2 -lane because two vehicles cannot pass on that road. He was not in favor of the paving because the residents of Fellsmere cannot afford it. He preferred to have the drainage improved and the road graded. Frances Golden, resident of the City of Fellsmere on Willow Street, asked how much property will be taken for right-of-way because her home is only about 25 feet back from the road. Director Davis responded that we try to take right-of-way from both sides, but if her home is too close, they will do something else. Dale Carter, stated that he will have a new home on 83rd Street and is ready for the paving. He thought the County should clarify that if an owner has a trailer lot which is 2/10 acre, they will not be assessed $458 but only 2/10 of that. Mr. Carter disagreed with the percentage of traffic allocated to Berry Groves and thought it should be estimated at 12 to 13 percent. He urged the County to consider Willow Street a feeder road because of all the roads that run off of it and because once it is paved there will be more development. David Kane, owner of 5 acres on 81st Street, pointed out that there will be benefit from the influx of people who will be using the local retail stores. The Chairman determined that no one else wished to be heard and thereupon closed the public hearing. Chairman Bird asked for a show of hands of those in favor of the paving project. The vast majority of those in attendance raised their hands. Chairman Bird asked for a show of hands of those opposed to the paving project, and a voice from the audience stated that it was an unfair question because he was not opposed to paving, he was opposed to the residents of City of Fellsmere financing it and that the method of assessment was not fair. r7 APR 2 71991 BOOK 89 PAGE 4i3