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into many problems and costs, but if the Board wants to proceed, a consultant would be required to conduct a feasibility and cost analysis for the project. In response to questions and a suggestion from Commissioner Neuberger, Mr. DeBlois elaborated on impediments caused by scrub jay mitigation properties, wetlands, and other environmental issues. Vice Chairman Ginn had visited the property and believed that an error had been made to put residential in that area because of the proximity of the airport. She hoped that the problem would be resolved at this meeting. Chairman Macht believed the only option was for the Board to decide what to do about 130" Street. He also thought the County has no right to impose the cost on Mr. Kirrie. Commissioner Lowther felt this issue had been obscured by staff. He recommended a decision be made today to rectify this long-time issue. Ile believed the County needed to provide Mr. Kirrie access by 130' Street and he did not agree a consultant would be needed. Chairman Macht disagreed that staff had obscured the issue, but the Board was constrained by a man's property rights. We painted ourselves into a corner and it is time to rectify the problem. Commissioner Adams thought the property would have been ideal to buy for conservation but that cannot now be done and the City of Sebastian has annexed the piece. She believed it is time to learn what it will cost and determine how we will pay for it. Administrator Chandler specified that staff wants to resolve it also. It would be easy tojust pave it, but the difficulty is getting beyond past history and past agreements. We will have to go back to all the environmental agencies and revisit our past commitments. Vice Chairman Ginn and Commissioner Adams suggested authorizing our staff to seek the cooperation of USI&W. Chairman Macht pointed out issues where the County has been a very good friend in August 5, 2003 ll rill