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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-118Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: William Luke [BLUKEJ@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 12:33 AM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: URBAN SERVICE BOUNDARY PROPOSED BALLOT QUESTION Dear Commissioner Bowden, Because of the information below provided from public information and public record I feel it is absolutely necessary that the Board of County Commissioners approve this proposed ballot question for the November General Election: "Do you favor the adoption of a special act for Indian River County by the Florida Legislature to require voter approval of any amendment to the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan which expands the urban service boundary? The county spent $200,000 (not counting staff time) on a visioning process which included dozens of county -wide meetings at which the public strongly opposed the Village or New Town concept. County Commissioners voted unanimously and vocally endorsed the visioning team's recommendation to prohibit Villages or New Towns to be built outside of the Urban Service Area. However, six hours prior to a final vote and after having been heavily lobbied by eight citrus growers, four Commissioners REVERSED their position and voted to allow them. Twice, March 15 and May 24,2004, the Board of County Commission unanimously voted in support of Wheeler's approach to protect the Urban Service Area by the voter referendum. Then after heavy lobbying, three Commissioners reversed their position. We have a population of 130,000 people now in the county and can grow to approximately 300,000 people in the Urban Service Area in its present boundary. If we expand the Urban Service Area we will have hundreds of thousand more people living here creating the same type of sprawl that exists in South Florida. It is very clear from the City of Vero Beach recent election, the voters are in favor of controlled and managed growth. The 83,000 voters in Indian River County are too big in number be lobbied and/or pressured into a decission for special interest groups such as the Citrus League, realtors and the big developers. Therefore the voters, not the politicians, must have the power to approve any changes which expand the Urban Service Boundary. I strongly urge you to vote in favor of the proposed ballot question. Thank you very much, Bill Luke 2030 Club Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963 4/3/2006 Page ] of l Kimberly Massung From: Ann Berglund [ABerglund@bellsouth.net] Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 11:40 PM To: Thomas Lowther; Art Neuberger, Wesley S. Davis; Sandra L. Bowden; Gary C. Wheeler Subject: special act for Indian River County to require voter approval.... Dear Commissioners: Regarding the following proposed referendum question being on the ballot in the November election - "Do you favor the adoption of a special act for Indian River County by the Florida Legislature to require voter approval of any amendment to the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan which expands the urban service boundary?" am for having this placed on the ballot in November. I would like to be able to vote on the urban service area issue. I would like to see organized growth in the county. I would like to not see our taxes go up real high in order to cover infrastructure that could be covered by impact fees. I would like to not see our roads become too clogged with traffic. As county commissioners, an option is to set limits as to how many houses are to be built. That is done in other places such as Fountain Hills AZ. Our county does not have to become a hodge-podge of haphazard planning and building. Quit being influence by special interest groups such as citrus growers and developers and do what is right for the citizens as a whole. I believe people want organized and attractive growth for the county. I would also like affordable housing issues to be addressed for our service workers. Someone besides Habitat for Humanity needs to provide this some how.... Ann Berglund 911 47th Ave Vero Beach 32966 4/3/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: Winnie Whitney [win6336@bellsouth.net] Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 11:21 PM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Wheeler Referendum I am requesting you support the referendum to be introduced by Gary Wheeler on April 4th concerning the urban service line. I still feel the voters are intelligent enough to make choices ........ and I reiterate, you certainly thought so when you were voted for by them in the majority and were seated to SERVE the community. I am beginning to believe that was not one of my most intelligent decisions. The line on growth has not been held and the infrastructure is pitiful. More money being spent with fewer results. It is not does not instill confidence in me to allow the urban service line remain as a responsibility of the commission. Winifred Whitney Richard Whitney 4/3/2006 Page I of 1 Kimberly Massung From: Bob Smith [Bob@Smithsawyer.com] Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 1:23 PM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Urban Service Boundary Dear Sandra, Expanding the Urban Service Boundary is not in the best interest of the Indian River County community feeling and ambiance that we cherish. In addition, the higher taxes and congestion that uncontrolled expansion has caused the communities south of us need to be checked. It is really too bad that it is required, but I favor the adoption of a special act for Indian River County by the Florida Legislature to require voter approval of any amendment to the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan which expands the urban service boundary and urge you to vote accordingly. Bob Smith 295 Coconut Palm Rd Vero Beach, FL 32963 4/3/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: Robert Gestrich [robert.gestrich@earthlink.net] Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 10:44 AM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Unbridled growth Dear Ms. Lowther I can not tell you how disturbing it is to watch our fine county bend to the pressures of the developers, the Chamber Of Commerce, and all others who support unbridled growth for our future. Doesn't the example of what has occurred to our south have any impact on your judgement? Do you really want to see Indian River County turn out the same way? We must rein in these forces attempting to steal our life style's from us. Moving the urban service line further west just adds to our already pressing growth on our infrastructure. Please enforce the existing lines that have already strained our system to the breaking point. There is no reason this county must be a cookie cutter version of the "mess" at our southern borders. Thank you for your conscientious thought and support of our citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Gestrich 1561 Smugglers Cove Vero Beach, FL 32963 tel 772-231-0360 email robert.gestrich@earthlink.net 4/3/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: Mark Earle [mearle@bellsouth.net] Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 10:14 AM To: Sandra L. Bowden, Thomas Lowther; Gary C. Wheeler; Art Neuberger; Wesley S. Davis Subject: Urban Service Boundry Do you favor the adoption of a special act for Indian River County by the Florida Legislature to require voter approval of any amendment to the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan which expands the urban service boundary? Please approve this ballot question. I believe it vital that voters have a say before any change is made to the USB. Hubert P. Earle, Jr. 410 Indian Harbor Rd. 4/3/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: a_manzi@bellsouth.net Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 9:03 AM To: Wesley S. Davis IRC Dist 1; Art Neuberger, Gary C. Wheeler; Sandra L. Bowden; Thomas Lowther Subject: Please support Commissioner Wheeler's Referendum Proposal Please support Commissioner Wheeler's Referendum Proposal. It is everyone's best interest that this Commission and future Commissions have growth be planned and provided for. Westward expansion of our service area will destroy what is left of our Agriculture Base and only profit a few. We have vibrant communities in Indian River County and want to keep the Small Town atmosphere that we have. Opening the door to extending the service area will open the door to even larger development and more of what we don't want Please support Commissioner Wheelers Proposal. Thank you, Phyllis & Al Manzi 4/3/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: William Bortree & Carol Brown [bort-brown@att.net] Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 8:41 AM To: Wesley S. Davis; Art Neuberger; Thomas Lowther; Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Wheeler Referendum Proposal Dear Friends, I am writing to urge you to support Commissioner Wheeler's referendum proposal when it comes up for a vote on Tuesday. Thank you for your consideration of this request. William Bortree 1295 Winding Oaks Circle East Vero Beach, FL 32963 4/3/2006 Kimberly Massung From: tripsontrail@bellsouth.net Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 7:11 PM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Straw ballot Dear Sandra I assume you know I couldn't run because of being in the wrong district. Maybe if Gary doesn't run again I will. I strongly urge you to vote in favor of Gary's straw ballot initiative. Thank you. Sincerely Jens Tripson Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: TMorse997@aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 5:13 PM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: urban service boundary Dear Sandra, We urge you to Support Gary Wheeler's proposed referendum for the November Ballot. It is fair for the voters of Indian River County to have a voice in this matter. Thomas S. Morse, M.D. Patricia Morse 735 Riomar Drive Vero Beach 4/3/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: dick miller [dabck@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 2:18 PM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: THE WHEELER AMENDMENT DEAR SIR, WE ARE DEPENDING ON YOU TO MANAGE GROWTH IN THE COUNTY AND TO SUPPORT THE WHEELER AMENDMENT. PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR FIRM PURPOSE TO KEEP THE BEAUTY OF OUR HOME. KAY AND DICK MILLER , SEA OAKS Yahoo!_ Messenger with Voice_ PC -to -Phone calls for ridiculously low rates. 4/3/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: Richard Wheeler [richard@wheeleronline.net] Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 12:02 PM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Representative Democracy -you are our vote To: Sandra L. Bowden, County Commissioner, District 5 You are an elected official in a Representative Democracy and we voters are counting on you to represent our view on the upcoming April 4th discussion and hopeful approval of a ballot question for the November General Election regarding the "Indian River County Comprehensive Plan", which expands the urban service boundary. It is my understanding that the county's attorney has approved the process and the wording of this "straw ballot," but a majority vote (3-2) of the County Commissioners is required for the question to get before the voters. Please vote for approval of this ballot question. Thank you. Dick & Marsha Wheeler richard@wheeleronline.net (772) 794-3994 Home (772) 713-5988 Cell Phone 4/3/2006 Kimberly Massung From: John and Kathie Preston plpres@alum.mit.edul Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 11:13 AM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Wheeler proposal Commissioner Bowden: We urge you to support Commissioner Wheeler's proposal to require a referendum to change the Urban Service Area Line. John Preston Katharine Preston 901 Spyglass Lane Vero Beach Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: DEREKBARB@aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 9:36 AM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Referendum on urban service boundary We are writing to support adoption of the referendum quoted below and proposed by Commissioner Gary Wheeler. "Do you favor the adoption of a special act for Indian River County by the Florida Legislature to require voter approval of any amendment to the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan which expands the urban service boundary?" We urge the IRC commissioners to vote approval for it to go forward to become a special act by the Florida Legislature. Derek & Barbara Hanley 799 Bougainvillea Lane Vero Beach FL 32963 4/3/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: Polly Weil [polw@webtv.net] Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 9:07 AM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: referendum i support gary's referendum completely!!!I i hope you will too. polly weil 4/3/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: Suzanne Hessian [grandpopl l@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 7:53 AM To: Sandra L. Bowden vote no to extend the urban boundry john hessian 950 beach rd indian river shores 4/3/2006 Page I of 1 Kimberly Massung From: Jackie James 0ackiemerle2000@yahoo.comj Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 7:05 AM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Gary Wheeler's referendum proposal Dear Sandra, Seems the only time we communicate is over an "issue", but we both are very busy. I do hope you will support Gary's proposal for the referendum at the upcoming Commission meeting. I don't see any end to all the "overbuilding" if we extend the line. Seems so crowded everywhere, and its all so sudden. I can't get used to all the traffic and waiting in lines everywhere. I do want to keep our nice quality of life and I suppose everyone else does too. One way is to not extend the urban boundry line. I am from the old school of taking good care of what we have until we can afford to expand and make improvements. Please support this issue. Also, at some time in the future I would like to speak with you about a Roseland issue, as perhaps you could be helpful. Thanks, JJ Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC -to -Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. 4/3/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: SFish36910@aol.com Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 6:45 AM To: Art Neuberger; Thomas Lowther; Sandra L. Bowden; Wesley S. Davis Subject: WHEELER AMMENDMENT PLEASE SUPPORT GARY WHEELERS AMMENDMENT TO ALLOW THE VOTERS TO DECIDE WHETHER THE URBAN SERVICE BOUNDARY SHOULD BE MOVED. YOURS TRULY, STEWART FISH 885 ISLAND CLUB SQ VERO BEACH, FL 32963 4/3/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: David [dgxly@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 6:35 AM To: Sandra L. Bowden; Gary C. Wheeler, Wesley S. Davis, Thomas Lowther; Art Neuberger Subject: Commissioner Wheeler's Proposed Referendum Hello, Our county is quickly loosing its charm with too much development too quickly. PLEASE approve the ballot question for the November General Election: "Do you favor the adoption of a special act for Indian River County by the Florida Legislature to require voter approval of any amendment to the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan which expands the urban service boundary? The county still has enough undeveloped land within the Urban Service Boundary to accommodate the increase in county population that is anticipated for the next 25 years. It makes good planning and tax policy for the county to update and fully utilize existing infrastructure instead of undertaking the expenses that would be required for an extended, westward urban service boundary. Thank you for your consideration and support, David Green 936 Pebble Lane Vero Beach, FL 32963 772-913-2404 New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from vour PC and save big 4/3/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: Bill Taylor [avemar38@earthlink.net] Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 11:32 PM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Vote in favor of Wheeler referendum As a full time resident of Indian River County who is deeply concerned about the uncontrolled growth and selling out to developers that is occurring from bad decisions by our elected officials, I wish to strongly support the Ballot Referendum that Councelman Wheeler will present on Tuesday, April 4 as stated below. 'Do you favor the adoption of a special act for Indian River County by the Florida Legislature to require voter approval of any amendment to the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan which expands the urban service boundary? Please fully support and vote in favor of this referendum to allow us, the voters to decide whether our plan should be amended. It has been clear in the past that our elected officials have not voted for our wellbeing. We do not wish for this to happen in the future. Keep Indian River County as its residents want it! That is your mandate from us. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Bill Taylor - River Shores 4/3/2006 Kimberly Massung From: Ruth A. Reppert [veroreps@juno.com] Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 11:06 PM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Referendum Dear Ms. Bowden: We urge you to support Mr. Wheeler's proposal to place the issue of moving the service area boundary on the ballot. It would be a breath of fresh air to have our representatives actually poll our opinion on this subject. Please vote YES for the referendum. Thanks. Bob and Ruth Reppert 330 Hawthorne Lane Vero Beach, FL Page I of I Kimberly Massung From: Joan Pannenborg [verohelp2002@yahoo.coml Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 10:16 PM To: Wesley S. Davis, Art Neuberger; Gary C. Wheeler; Thomas Lowther; Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Support for Special Act We favor the adoption of a special act for Indian River County by the Florida Legislature to require voter approval of any amendment to the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan which expands the urban service boundary Ludwig & Joan Pannenborg 709 Shore Drive Vero Beach FL 32963 How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low PC -to -Phone call rates. MAY=071 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: Vademattia@cs.com Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 10:04 AM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Urban Service Boundary Referendum Good morning Sandra, Next Tuesday, Gary Wheeler will be placing a request before the board to put a referendum on the November ballot regarding any future expansion of the Urban Service Line. I strongly support Gary's request and ask that you seriously consider voting for the referendum. Sincerely, Vic DeMattia Vero Beach 3/30/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: Ron Zynda [rzynda@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 4:22 PM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Proposed Referendum Dear Commissioner Bowden, We urge you to support Commissioner Wheeler's proposed Referendum Proposal regarding maintaining the current Urban Service Boundary. We are concerned about growth. However, we do support controlled growth in Indian River County. Sincerely, Ronald and Linda Zynda 120 Peppertree Drive Indian River Shores, 32963 4/3/2006 No to Turtle Creek access to Grovenor Estates Kimberly Massung From: Policare, Cathy [Cathy. Policare@scripps.com] Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 3:41 PM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: No to Turtle Creek access to Grovenor Estates Ms. Bowden, Page I of I I understand the ease of getting children to a school south of Grovenor Estates through an access connecting to Turtle Creek. I DO NOT feel that it out weighs the issue of added traffic through Grovenor Estates from Turtle Creek. Thus, I prefer the Turtle Creek neighborhood have NO ACCESS to Grovenor Estates. Thanks you for your time and attention. Cathy Policare Grovenor Estates resident 778-0368 4/3/2006 Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: Largejimp@aol.com Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 12:38 PM To: Wesley S. Davis; Art Neuberger, Gwheeler@IRCgov .com; Thomas Lowther; Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Wheeler referendum Inasmuch as we have voted you into office to represent us and concerns about the growth policies of Indian River County, it makes a great deal of sense for you to vote in favor of the Wheeler proposal so that you can get that issue of you plate and can address the urgent task of controlling the growth. Thank you very much Jim Price 340 Indian Harbor Road Vero Beach 4/3/2006 Kimberly Massung From: GREG BROWN [psu85@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 11:44 AM To: Wesley S. Davis, Sandra L. Bowden, Thomas Lowther, ANEUBERGER@IRCGOV.COM Cc: Gary C. Wheeler Subject: Urban Service Area Guys: Just wanted to let you know that most people I know are in favor of Gary's referendum initiative on the Urban Service Area boundary. No offense to current council members but I am in favor of it given the politics involved. The growth issue is certainly going to be "the issue" in the upcoming elections. Good luck tomorrow. Greg Brown Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: JBRBENDER1@aol.com Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 10:51 AM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: (no subject) Support Gary Wheelers Position. Ralph L. Bender 4/3/2006 Kimberly Massung From: William Halliday [billndar@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 5:56 PM To: Wesley S. Davis; Art Neuberger; Thomas Lowther; Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Urban Service boundary Dear Commissioners: Please approve Commissioner Wheeler's proposal to put on the November ballot an amendment that will require voter approval to expand the urban service boundary. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Darlene Halliday Page 1 of 1 Kimberly Massung From: NBriggs699@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 7:58 AM To: Sandra L. Bowden Subject: Referendum WE STRONGLY URGE YOU TO SUPPORT GARYWHEELER'S REFERENDUM PROPOSAL! THIS WOULD PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE MECHANISM TO PUT SOME CONTROL ON THE INSANE GROWTH IN THIS COUNTY. WE ARE ALL ENDANGERED BY THE RELENTLOUS DEVELOPERS WHO ARE INTERESTED ONLY IN THEIR OWN PROFITS BUT WHO CARE NOTHING ABOUT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. NANCY & DAVID BRIGGS 4/4/2006 .. Kimberly Massung From: Matthew Kennedy [astroweather@hotmail.coml Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 3:31 AM To: Gary C. Wheeler; Art Neuberger; Sandra L. Bowden; Thomas Lowther; Wesley S. Davis Cc: astroweather@hotmail.com Dear commissioner, Please allow the voters to express their wishes on expanding the urban service boundry by means of a straw ballot during the November elections. Ann Kennedy John Kennedy Elizabeth Kennedy Matthew Kennedy Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471 ave/direct/O 1 /