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Subj: Agenda for April 14th
Date: 4/12/2004 10:58:07 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: eXe.cqbve.1@earthlinK.net
To: tmoore@atyofsebastlan._org, pathanmccollum@bellscuth.net, JoeBar4Ut�aol_com,
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It has been noted that the agenda for the April 14th City Council meeting is a heavy one. A large number of
concerned Sebastian residents (The Lawn Chair Brigade) are expected to attend. We cannot predict with
certainty, how many people will actually attend, however, public response has been considerable and we
anticipate 200 or more people. Their interest lies in 2 specific agenda items that currently are scheduled late in
the agenda.
1. Item number 9A Second Reading, Quasi-Jusdicial Public Hearing of Ordinance No. 0-03-21.
2. Item number 11A, First reading of Ordinance No. 0-04-03, Voluntary annexation ... Ashbury Subdivision.
Out of consideration for the general public that will be outside in our mosquito evening air, request both these
items be moved to the front of the schedule. Perhaps the four previously scheduled presentations could be
rescheduled for a later date or moved to the end of the evening. Please don't make it difficult for our city residents
to be seen and heard in these matters.
Approval of this request will facilitate crowd-control/unrest and assist in the orderly departure of the public and
media after these agenda items have been addressed.
In the event of inclement weather, or lack of significant public participation, this request is withdrawn.
Thank you for your consideration,
Andrea Coy
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Monday, April 12, 2004 America Online: JoeBar4u
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Subj: City Manager Conversation
Date: 4/5/2004 2:07:13 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: execgbve l @earthli.nk.net
To: nathanmccollum.0obellsouth net, JoeBar4U a@aol cq MLHEPTINSTALL cLDaol com
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Ok - just spoke with Mr. Moore on the telephone and it makes my blood boil. Here is the schedule of events for
April 14th. The covenant will be discussed (and I guess it is assumed it will be adopted). Then the first reading of
the annexation of the property will be re -presented. And finally the Rezoning of the property and proposed
subdivision issue will have it's second and final hearing. Get ready for a very long evening! Not only that, but the
P&Z Board hearing notice concerning the Ashbury subdivision arrived in the same envelope with the Quasi-
judicial 2nd hearing notice. The P&Z board meeting is scheduled for the next day (April 15th). Hmmm... doesn't
this smell like a done deal?
It's pretty clear that this is being shoved down our throats and I have no qualms about letting the public know
about it. When I asked Mr. Moore who was pushing this agenda, he went into "political speak" to avoid answering.
I had to ask at least 3 times who made the decision to put this all on one slate and he would not answer directly.
In fact, he leads one to believe that he is doing the bidding of the Council (I know this isn't true). I asked if it was
Mr Moore, Mr Hass, or one of the developers... no answer. I informed Mr Moore that it was pretty clear that he was
in charge of this decision and it just didn't seem like a very prudent one. I informed him that after the previous
council meeting, I thought that the mayor, vice -mayor, and council members went out of their way to
accommodate everyone and create a win-win for all involved. This was a good -faith effort that now has been
countered with blatant disregard for the public. Do I sound hot?
I also asked Mr Moore (3 times) if he had checked on the legality/propriety of the sequence of events with Mr
Stringer. Once again, Mr Moore avoided a direct answer. I then informed him that I had met with Mr Stringer on
Friday just prior to his departure for the day (so I knew they hadn't talked).
Mr Moore's avoidance of direct and simple questions lends credence to our view that there is more going on
behind the scenes out of public view. Is it any wonder that many Sebastian residents still firmly believe that you
"Can't fight City Hall" because "The decisions have already been made." Fortunately, I am not one of those
people and still believe in powers guaranteed under the Constitution. The aggressive schedule of events makes
the assumption that the no challenge will be made to any of the agenda items. I believe that Mr Moore's decision
was deliberate and not in the best interest of city government. I am sending him an email today with the request
that he respond in writing (since his verbal answers are evasive) to the following three questions:
1. Who (include all parties) made the decision to put the covenant, the first reading of the annexation, and the
final reading of the rezoning on the agenda for April 14th?
2. Was this sequence of events discussed with the City Attorney prior to scheduling to ensure the legality and
propriety?
3. Since the City Council meeting on March 24th, who have you discussed this with and what was the nature of
your discussion?
Mr Moore's answers to those questions should be interesting.
I am not asking to change the schedule. The Lawn Chair Brigade is ready. This will be a major event and I am
inviting the media (so be sure to put on you Sunday best.)
I need a vacation!
Andrea
-- Andrea B. Coy
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Subj: Ashbury
Date: 4/5/2004 2:06:58 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: execgtiye1I@earthIink.net
To: JO@Bar4U@aol.com
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I have been thinking about our conversation on Friday and realize that at least one of my responses was wishy-
washy (can I blame it on the VFW?) Anyway, you asked if the 3 homes per acre agreement would satisfy the
issue. I now realize and can verbalize better what the problem is. The answer is yes and no. Should Mr. Clark
agree to the covenant, he will loose approximately 25 homes in his proposed development. That is the difference
between 3.45 (as proposed) and 3 per acre. That is a significant difference.
The problem however, is the PUD designation. It allows the developer to cram houses together like cigarettes in
pack. This proposal will wipe out a thousand trees. Keep in mind, this is a pristine wilderness. This proposal is
also being piled right on top of current residents. I have seen pictures provided in the conceptual plan and these
homes are butt -ugly, cookie -cutter crap on lots that are smaller than their neighbors. All of the alleged "green
space" is in the center for the PUD owners to enjoy. Why we call it green space alludes me because the current
true greenery will be wiped out.
Hope this helps explain our position a little bit better.
Still trying to find out who decided to shove this issue down our throats. Perhaps Mr. Moore or Mr. Hass will be
able to find time for me today.
Thanks for listening.
Andrea
Andrea B. Coy
execdtivel @earthlink.net
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Subj: FW: Re: Ashbury Public Hearing #2
Date: 4/2/2004 12:31:21 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: execgtive1.@earth.li.nk.net
To: nathanmccollu_.m—bellsouth.net, JoeBar4U@a01 com, MLHEPTINSTALL@aol.com
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--- Andrea B. Coy
--- execgtive1@earthlink.net
> [Original Message]
> From: Andrea coy <execgtive1@earthlink.net>
> To: nathanmccollum@bellsouth.net <nathanmccollum@bellsouth.net>
> Date: 4/2/2004 11:22:22 AM
> Subject: Re: Ashbury Public Hearing #2
> Went to City Hall this a.m. and got some preliminary answers. Seems that
this has nothing to do with annexation issue, but rather approval of the
rezoning and approval of the conceptual development plan for Ashbury(2nd
and final reading). Under the circumstances, this seems like putting the
cart before the horse. If we approve the PUD conceptual plan, than there
will automatically be the assumption that the covenant will not apply since
the conceptual plan is in excess of 3 units per acre.
> Business meetings prevented me from speaking with Mr. Moore and Mr. Hass
but I will be going back at 11:30 to discuss this further.
> Just read your latest email. We both have the same understanding. The
developer seems to be getting nervous. I am working on meeting the County
Commissioners and am prepared to fight this battle at their level. Will
keep you updated. The "Lawn -Chair Brigade" can be ready at a moment's
notice so perhaps we have a date on the 14th. Thanks for your assistance.
Have a great time in Orlando.
> Andrea
> > [Original Message]
> > From: <nathanmccollum@bellsouth.net>
> > To: <execgtive1@earthlink.net>
> > Cc: <tmoore@cityofsebastian.org>; <thass@cityofsebastian.org>
> > Date: 4/2/2004 8:53:30 AM
> > Subject: Re: Ashbury Public Hearing #2
> > I am not sure what happened. I am referring this e-mail to Terrence
and Tracy so they can provide an answer. I can assure you that the
annexation item at last meeting was turned down and no first reading has
occurred. You should have a response by later today.
> > Thanks
> > Nathan McCollum
> > > From: "Andrea coy" <execgtive1@earthlink.net>
> > > Date: 2004/04/01 Thu PM 10:19:56 EST
> > > To: "Nathan McCollum" <nathanmccollum@bellsouth.net>, "Joseph
Barczyk" <JoeBar4U@aol.com>, "Michael Heptinstall" <MLHEPTINSTALL@aol.com>
> > > Subject: Ashbury Public Hearing #2
>>>Hitoall,
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> > > Just got home from work and sat down to read my mail. There was a
letter from the City of Sebastian, signed by Tracy Hass, announcing the
2nd, and final public hearing on Ashbury on Wednesday, April 14th at 7 pm.
Also enclosed, was a P&Z board public notice/hearing on the proposed
preliminary plat/plan for Ashbury on April 15th.
> > > Hopefully this is just a big boo-boo ... or did I miss something?
At the last Council meeting, the first reading was disapproved and was to
be rescheduled after the covenant lingo was developed. How can we have a
2nd reading when we haven't yet had a first hearing approved?
> > > 1 will be standing in front of Mr. Hass tomorrow for an
explanation. Hope this is just an error. If so, it already has my phone
ringing off the hook.
> > > -- Andrea B. Coy
> > > -- execgtive1 @earthlink.net
Sunday, April 11, 2004 America Online: JoeBar4u
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Subj: VOTE ON ASHBURY SUBDIVISION
Date: 4/6/2004 1:52:09 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: Nna.mrogpd_@wmconnect.com
To: nathllanm-ccollu.m@bellsauth,net
CC: JoeBar40, ra.cy44@juno.com, MLHEPTINSTALL, lisannemonier@yahoo.com
Sirs and Madam,
If you are as concern about keeping Sebastian as a hometown rather than a big city as a large portion of the
city residents do, I hope you will vote NO on the following issues.
#1 ANNEXATION of the ASHBURY SUBDIVISION
#2 REZONING of the ASHBURY SUBDIVISION PROPERTY
#3 ASHBURY SUBDIVISION PUD CONCEPT PLAN
We are concern fellow resident,
William & Patricia Gormann
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Wednesday, April 07, 2004 America Online: JoeBar4u
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"Subj: Re: Update on Ashbury
Date: 4/8/2004 6:21:36 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: execgtive1,@earthlink.net
'To: JoeSar4u.@aol.com
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Be glad to fill you in. We are scheduled to meet on Monday at 4pm.
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Sent: 4/8/2004 2:30:55 PM
Subject: Re: Update on Ashbury
Let me know how you made out with Blacksatone/ Joe
Thursday, April 08, 2004 America Online: JoeBar4u