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10 B.2. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM JIM DAVIS REGARDING INDIAN RIVER <br />AERODROME WATER PROJECT No. UCP -4100 REINSTATEMENT OF <br />ESTIMATE STUDY FOR COUNTY WATER <br />Jim Davis, 270 Nieuport Drive, spoke in favor of continuing with the cost survey. He <br />affirmed that the original petition was signed by 66% of the residents, and it clearly stated that <br />the County would be conducting the study at no cost to the homeowners. He outlined his <br />concerns about the safety of the water in the area and the lack of a nearby fire hydrant, and asked <br />the Board to direct the Utility Department to complete the survey and present its findings to the <br />residents at a future meeting so every resident can decide whether or not to have County water <br />service. <br />Chairman Flescher affirmed that the Board had voted only to proceed with getting the <br />cost estimates for the survey, not to go ahead with the project. <br />Commissioner Solari deemed that the Board was doing the right thing by finding out <br />what the costs would be for a project that could potentially minimize the use of wells, which can <br />lead to environmental issues. <br />Bill Ford, Aerodrome property owner, sought and received confirmation that residents <br />will have ample opportunity to approve or refect the proposed water service. <br />A speaker (name undisclosed) advised that while the homeowners may be assessed for <br />the project if it comes to fruition, they are not mandated to hook up to County water. <br />Gwen Garner, 8520 Waco Way, declared that the original petitions were not circulated <br />to 100% of the homeowners, and felt that the Utilities Department should have contacted each <br />petitioner to confirm they wanted the water service. She asked the Board to scrap both petitions <br />and find out how many owners want County water. <br />August 20, 2013 48 <br />BK 44 PG 226 <br />