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the Spoonbill Marsh would be next . He inquired if the County would be taking over any of the <br /> City electric lines that exist in the rights-of-ways that they would be acquiring , and what would <br /> happen when they try to sell that to Florida Power and Light . <br /> Dr. Stephen Faherty of South Beach read in the Press Journal that there were <br /> intimidating threats to the South Beach residents that a 25 % surcharge on rates may be imposed <br /> by the City if they stay with the City ; he had not received any notification . He agreed with <br /> Commissioner Davis and Vice Chairman Wheeler as they stated earlier that the shareholders in <br /> the South Beach region do not have equal protection and they have no representation . <br /> Discussion continued wherein Mayor Kramer and Interim City Manager Falls corrected <br /> misstatements made by Mr . Faherty regarding threats and the imposing of a 25 % surcharge . <br /> John Burns , President of the South Beach Property Owners Association, strongly <br /> supported a regional wastewater treatment system with the County . He echoed that about 95 % <br /> of the South Beach customers have been held hostage to the City on rate structure and rates even <br /> though they have no input or say, since they cannot vote for the City Council , and have no <br /> authority to appeal . He felt the City ' s concerns could be addressed during the negotiation <br /> process , and that the wastewater system with the County he believed to be more equitable , <br /> economical , and a just system , and that all ratepayers will benefit from the economies of scale . <br /> Chuck Mechling, Pointe West, applauded the Council members for stepping forward in <br /> a review of this concept . He suggested ideas for development of the land where the wastewater <br /> treatment plant resides . <br /> Ken Daige spoke about concept, and asked the City to look at the details on how this is <br /> going to impact the ratepayer on the tax side , so that down the road they do not come back and <br /> say that they have to raise rates . <br /> Joint Meeting — City of Vero Beach 8 <br /> Regionalization water and sewer utilities <br /> April 29 , 2011 <br />