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Director Davis advised that road costs even in the private sector are resulting in an increase for lots in newly developed areas. Commissioner Tippin liked Commissioner Adams' suggestion because he had never gotten as many phone calls from people who are upset with this project. Since so many things are changing, he agreed this project should be deferred. He suggested that perhaps the Board should hold a workshop on this subject. Chairman Ginn pointed out that the same people have been recently assessed for a water project as well, so this seemed like an additional burden for them. She understood the Commissioners did not support moving this project forward. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Faith Freed, 966 34th Avenue SW, as a 22 -year resident in Grovenor Estates on a fixed income could not afford an assessment for 3 lots for $12,000-$13,000. Friends who live in the Longwood area had a paving project where the costs were amortized over a six year period using the money that ordinarily would have gone to the road grading costs. She realized the property values would increase, but not enough to recover the costs. Bruce Barkett appeared representing Dennis Lewis who has owned property at the corner of Oslo Road and 35th Avenue for 18 years and whose assessment would have originally been in excess of $30,000. He pointed out that would not pave Mr. Lewis' access road. More importantly, prior to any reconsideration of continuing this assessment project, he believed it appropriate to see if 60% of the property owners still support it. He also questioned the validity of the original petition since most of the proponents have withdrawn their names. March 6, 2001 - 64 BK 11 7 PG 323