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<br /> We hope that Indian River County will be afforded the courtesy of being included in any discussions or
<br /> decisions being contemplated on these river islands . As Florida continues to grow and as the pressures of z
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<br /> development continue to create havoc for Florida's natural resources , it is imperative that the Governor and
<br /> Cabinet, sitting as the Trustees , continue to defend and protect the sovereign rights of the people . We
<br /> believe the Fourth District Court of Appeal is ready to hear Case #4DOO-3405 , and we believe the case
<br /> should be allowed to proceed through the courts . We urge you to reject any settlement that would
<br /> compromise the integrity of the State's natural resources .
<br /> If we can provide further information or answer any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate
<br /> to call .
<br /> Yours truly,
<br /> Caroline D . Ginn
<br /> Chairman
<br /> Chairman Ginn stated that Indian River County had to discover in a roundabout way `
<br /> that there was a settlement between the State and Lost Tree Village in the works . The
<br /> County is not a party to this settlement and no dialogue or input from County government
<br /> has been requested . The details are very sketchy at this point but backup material had been
<br /> promised by Friday, January 26 , 2001 at 5 : 00 P . M . This backup was just received yesterday
<br /> at 20 minutes to 4 : 00 . The Board has made an effort to get copies for the public . Also , ,.
<br /> yesterday the President of Lost Tree called and spoke with several commissioners and
<br /> explained the settlement from their point of view .
<br /> Chairman Ginn continued that, on January 23 , 2001 , the Board had approved a letter
<br /> to the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund , telling them that the County is not in
<br /> agreement with the facts and is very disappointed in the proposed settlement . Today the
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<br /> Board is asking permission to go to Tallahassee to appear at a staff meeting on January 31
<br /> and at a Cabinet meeting on February 6 , 2001 . There is little chance that the Board can get
<br /> the settlement off the Cabinet ' s agenda , but they are certainly going to try . Therefore . the
<br /> regular Board meeting for February 6 , 2001 is being cancelled . z
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