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ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED BY Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously approved Alternative No. 1 to construct a six foot high wall at an estimated cost of $77,887.20, as recommended in the Memorandum.* (CLERK'S NOTE: The Chairman went forward with the agenda to item 11.G.2., but prior to its completion, acting on information from County Attorney Vitunac that there were people who wished to speak on the previous matter, the Board decided to reopen 11.G.1. There was a motion by Commissioner Adams and second by Commissioner Tippin, with a unanimous vote in favor of the reopening. For purposes of continuity, item 11.G.1. will be continued here.) Andy Cindric, Lot 12, Kingswood Estates, spoke at length about the concerns of the residents of the neighborhood. He passed four photographs to underscore his points of information. (Clerk's Note: Photos are on file with the backup in the office of the Clerk to the Board.) He understood the drainage canal was supposed to be maintained by St. Johns River Water Management District a couple of times a year, but stated that it actually happened only about every 5 years. One of the concerns was an always open gate that is supposed to prohibit the public from entering the St. Johns River Water Management District's property. They had concerns for the safety of their children and the vegetation between their subdivision and the canal was sufficient to keep the children and others away from the canal and acts as a buffer for roadway noises that will increase when 58th Avenue is improved. He disputed many of the statements that he had heard from staff. He thought a G high wall would not provide enough security. He pointed out that Wal-Mart had an 8' wall to separate it from an abutting neighborhood. He noted that the 43rd Avenue property owners were treated differently from the 58th Avenue property owners; he felt he and his neighbors were not treated with the same courtesy. He stated they would like to have the clearing of the vegetation called off, if possible. They would like the effective height of the wall be a greater barrier against noise. He requested the pine trees on the north side be retained. In response to Commissioner Macht, Public Works Director James Davis advised that the clearing would be done by the County's contractor. 54 December 9, 1997