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Henry Fischer, Henry Fischer and Sons , Inc . , said that prior to the start of Phase II , he spoke with Mr . Smith about a 40 - cent increase due to the cost of changing the screening, and the ,3 fuel adjustment surcharge was not mentioned . He noted that he had approached Mr . Smith about lobbying the County for a fuel increase, and after that Mr . Smith and Mr . Kramer worked out the details . He revealed that neither his company nor David Thorton received fuel money . David Thornton , South East Development, Ft . Pierce , said he worked as a subcontractor with Fischer on the project, and his company funded the project, wore out equipment, and was promised that they would receive the fuel adjustment surcharge to compensate the workers . He revealed that he had funded and made up the difference when other peoples ' equipment was down, but now he is out approximately $ 21 , 000 for the fuel surcharge . He also informed the Board that he had received a final release check, but it was soon deducted from him as demobilization . He urged the Board to look beyond the legal issues and bring forward the surcharge monies . The Commissioners voiced their frustration with not being able to offer a solution. Mr. Schafer showed the Board his 100% complete Final Release Waiver of Lien from David Thorton . Director Mora affirmed that he has the same form, dated June 13 , 2011 , where Mr . Thorton signed a full Release Waiver of Lien, which basically waived their rights . ' i The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion carried by a 44 vote (Commissioner Flescher opposed) . The Board approved Option 3 : Release all funds to Ranger Construction Industries , Inc . and leave Henry Fischer & Sons , Inc . to its private remedies under 41 the bond or in court ; and that the funds related to Fischer ' s June 19 , 2012 26 142 PG 608