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BOOK 94ma 644 Commissioner Eggert advised that she is in receipt of a letter from the Council on Aging with regard to their assessment and will supply copies to the commissioners. Commissioner Adams did not agree that the County should pay for all the work as it would create a precedent for other improvements on public streets. She felt that it is only fair to assess the various owners. Commissioner Bird pointed out that the County puts aside a certain amount of funds each year for road improvements and this is not a street that is solely for the use of the abutting property owners. Director Davis stated this is considered to be a local road and, under the County's petition paving program, 75% should be assessed to the benefitted owners. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Robert Mooney, Jr., owner of Home & Patio, Inc. at 1396 U.S. #1, was glad to see something happening with 14th Street which has been a big problem and expense. He and his sister have operated Home & Patio since 1972. They have put in 20 loads of fill, 10 loads of shell and completed grading, compaction, and made paving improvements. They have also taken care of maintenance, such as fixing potholes and will be glad to substantiate the improvements completed. The County's project will necessitate removal of a portion of the improvements which were financed and built by Home & Patio. They feel they have paid their fair share to the establishment of 14th Street which will be utilized by the County and are asking for a credit on the assessment for past contributions. They always have tried to cooperate with the County and gave a utilities right-of-way in the spirit of that cooperation. The County will be a partial beneficiary of most of the expenditures they have made and they feel a credit should be given. Bill Russo, manager of Dependable Dodge, related that when Dependable Dodge purchased the Clock Restaurant property, they made improvements and feel that their assessment has been prepaid. They originally obtained bids on redoing the whole property and Trogden Paving's bid for all the work was approximately $5,000, while their pre -paid assessment credit is for only $1,883.24. County Engineer Roger Cain explained that no credit could be given for work done outside of the County right-of-way but we can give them credit for work done in the right -of; --way and if Dependable Dodge could substantiate a higher number, they would be willing to take another look at the assessment credit. Last week Mr. Russo furnished us with another proposal with itemized costs MARCH 21, 1995 i