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public, and call for a halt to the smart meter program . She also provided websites for further <br /> research : stopsmartmeters . org, and smartmetermatrix . org . <br /> Ms . Perez showed a short video that addressed smart meters, smart grid technology, <br /> health risks, and the technology used in other devices . <br /> Commissioner Solari questioned Dr. Peter Valberg ' s (the speaker in the video) <br /> qualifications to speak as an expert on smart meters . <br /> Debra Seeley, 226 31St Avenue SW, in response to Ms . Jacobus, pointed out that even <br /> though the cell phone is on the offposition, it still emits a signal , as do many other appliances . <br /> Ms . Austin , comparing smart meters to microwave ovens, noted that microwave ovens <br /> are a continuing current and smart meters are pulsed radiation, which is supposedly more <br /> dangerous . <br /> Commissioners sought additional information and voiced concerns over neighborhood <br /> transmissions, wanting a smart meter opt out provision for County residents, and data privacy <br /> issues . <br /> County Attorney Alan S . Polackwich stated that FP&L provides services in our County <br /> pursuant to a Franchise Agreement, and that staff would need to review the document to see <br /> what rights and/or options are listed . <br /> Ms. Brunjes thanked the Board for their feedback; promised to postpone customers who <br /> want to be postponed until the full deployment in 2013 ; clarified that it is not that FP&L will . <br /> never have an opt out policy, they just do not have one right now; and she asked that the Board <br /> be patient and announce publicly that FP&L is currently evaluating what the best long term <br /> solution would be regarding an opt out program . She also established creditability for the video <br /> speaker, Dr. Valberg . <br /> February 14, 2012 4 14 2 PG 0 5 5 <br />