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• <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard <br />regarding this matter. <br />Alida Hirschfeld, 368 Concha Drive, Sebastian, stated she had received a letter <br />October 4' notifying her about the public hearing to consider the water project and the <br />workshop meeting on October 12' at the Library. When she attended the meeting, she felt <br />as though this were already a "done deal". Some of the people in this area have barely <br />enough money for food and medication and simply cannot afford this $2,000 or more lien <br />on their homes. If the bids are correct, they will be paying about $50 per linear foot for <br />some plastic pipe. This project was determined between the County Commission and the <br />City of Sebastian Council in 1995 and most of the residents do not want the water. She <br />questioned why they were not alerted about this upcoming project when they purchased their <br />properties and built their homes. She felt this is taxation without representation. <br />Diane Wihlborg, 386 Concha Drive, Sebastian, felt she is being charged $2,000 for <br />something she does not want and also felt that this is taxation without representation. <br />Fred Hess, 437 Concha Drive, Sebastian, agreed with the ladies and felt the residents <br />were not given a voice in this decision. <br />David Costa, 499 Concha Drive, Sebastian, commented that this is a hardship on <br />people trying to sell their properties. He is on total disability and cannot afford this. He then <br />questioned how his property will be assessed as he is on a corner lot. <br />Director Hubbs stated that the assessments apply to the entire front footage. The <br />useable portion of the lot is assessed. He continued that he had discussed the project with <br />OCTOBER 24, 2000 <br />-3 7- <br />'A <br />