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want to harm the existing oak trees. The method used for calculations has considered special <br />engineering requirements, such as directional boring. The assessment would be only apart <br />of the cost for a homeowner to connect and each house would require its own grinder <br />station. <br />Commissioner Adams advised that she has talked with people who want the services <br />and others who do not want County water and sewer. This is a project where a big decision <br />needs to be made because the Board has determined that in order to clean up the Lagoon the <br />septic tanks are a problem according to a myriad of reports. This is a very nice island <br />development which has been allowed to be developed on septic tanks and wells. The Board <br />has taken a stand to go with the majority in other projects, but this project requires the <br />Commissioners to make a decision between the importance o f the health of the Indian River <br />Lagoon or the cost of the project to that small development. The Commissioners need to <br />reach deep inside to decide. <br />Vice Chairman Ginn suggested the Board needs to move forward. <br />Commissioner Neuberger suggested moving to a public hearing to learn what the <br />majority of the people wish to do. <br />Commissioner Adams thought this needed to be a model project, particularly because <br />of the desire to preserve the oaks. <br />July 8, 2003 <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion <br />carried unanimously. (The Board approved the project as a <br />proj ect consistent with the Indian River County Comprehensive <br />Plan and the Environmental Health Department's recommended <br />areas to be served, and authorized the Utilities Department to <br />proceed with commencement of the engineering design and <br />