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I & B. 3. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROMDAVID W. WALLACE, CD&MAssoclATEs, <br /> LLC, REGARDING CRYSTAL FALLS DEMOLITIONLOf 72 AND 73 <br /> This item was heard in conjunction with Item 10 . B . 2 . <br /> The Chairman called a recess at 10: 10 a. m. , and reconvened the meeting at 10 : 24 a. m. , <br /> with all members present. <br /> 10. 8. 4. RE UEST TO SPEAK FROMSTEPHANIE AUSTIN, COALITION FOR <br /> HEALTHAGAINST SMART METERS <br /> Stephanie Austin , 6250 Arrowhead Lane, Coalition For Health Against Smart Meters , <br /> read a statement opposing Florida Power and Light' s (FPL) program known as Smart Meter <br /> Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) deployment. She stated that the meters would be <br /> emitting/receiving doses of non-thermal radiation, and was concerned about the impacts on <br /> human health . She wanted to see FPL implement a fair opt out program that would not have a <br /> punitive start up or monthly fee ; not allow large banks of smart meters on condominium or <br /> apartment walls ; not be a one-time only mandate ; and would allow entire communities to opt out <br /> and retain their analog meters . She thanked the Commissioners for their support at the February <br /> 145 2012 County Commission meeting of a smart meter opt out provision, and asked them to <br /> approve a Resolution opposing forced smart meter deployment. <br /> Val (inaudible surname) , observed that the human body cannot handle the ever increasing <br /> onslaught of electromagnetic fields . She beseeched the Board to inform themselves about the <br /> health effects of smart meters on the human body . <br /> Suzanne Eovaldi, St. Lucie West, asserted that the Public Instruction Act portion of U . S . <br /> Energy Policy Act of 2005 is not being followed by FPL, as some customers are unaware of the <br /> smart meter installations . She declared that the smart meters are an invasion of privacy and a <br /> health concern . <br /> MAK 1 42 PG 278 <br /> April 3 , 2012 15 <br />