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4100 was approved by mistake, inadvertence, neglect, and/or misrepresentation. He directed the <br />Board's attention to the petitions (pages 597 through 604 of the agenda package) that were <br />recently signed by 73.6% of the owners asking the Board to terminate the enterprise. He said <br />that the homeowners feel they were misled, and that the original petitions were executed on the <br />basis that no cost was involved to the owners and taxpayers; they thought they were only <br />requesting an estimate of the costs involved in getting the water service. He disagreed with the <br />concept of obtaining survey and engineering costs before the project starts, and stressed that the <br />majority of property owners do not want County -supplied potable water or reuse water service at <br />the Indian River Aerodrome subdivision. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan explained that on April 16, 2013, the Board's sole approval was <br />related to proceeding with an engineering survey to determine costs, before the owners make a <br />decision. <br />A discussion followed and the Board encouraged the homeowners to wait for the cost <br />analysis to come forward. <br />Commissioner Zorc suggested improving the water service petition to make it clearer, <br />and emailing the petitioners to keep them informed, with assurances that they are receiving an <br />informational communication, not making a commitment. <br />Director of Utilities Vincent Burke advised that the residents had come to the County <br />requesting the water service, and that after cost estimates for the project are reviewed, there will <br />be a meeting with the homeowners. He also noted that utilities' staff is working on updating its <br />policies and procedures. <br />No Board Action Required or Taken <br />August 20, 2013 47 <br />BK `144PG225 <br />