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a <br /> Iffil <br /> n <br /> s ilFr <br /> y <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 <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 <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 . <br /> B X78 <br /> JANUARY 30 , 2001 -4 - <br />