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e e e Marvin Ringsdorf, 28781 Bodenhamer Road, said that he li~es in the secondary study area. He opposed the suggested restrictions and added that ORS 496.192 states that private property owners are not required to provide habitat. Ruby Ringsdorf, 28781 Bodenhamer Road, was opposed to the adoption of the WEWSAS. She read a poem entitled "In Balance With Nature," and submitted a written copy for the record. Florence Brown, 24164 Highway 36, Cheshire, spoke in opposition to the WEWSAS. She suggested that the adoption of the study be postponed for one year. She said that only two property owners attended the first reading of the Bill, and stated that there was no notice in the newspaper. She cited Article 14 of the U.S. Constitution as stating that no private property shall be taken without just compensation and due process of law. Margaret Powell, P.O. Box 729, said that many of the property owners in the secondary study area are elderly. She said that many own this property with the intention to sell it, thereby acquiring capital gains. Farmland, as a business property, does not qualify for certain tax exemptions. If_property owners are forced or "persuaded" to sell their property for a lump sum pay- ment, they would suffer serious tax implications. She said that many owners wish to divide their land among their children, and that many families would not be allowed to fulfill their lifetime dreams if government chooses to designate their land as wetlands. Bob Bodine, P.O. Box 1698, Florence, said that he is concerned about the entire WEWSAS process. He expressed concern about land speculation occurring under the guise of water and land conservation. He requested a clear expla- nation of the regional permit and the current Federal definition of "wet- land." David Bales, 88737 Oak Hill Cemetery Road, requested that adoption of the study be postponed until the residents in the secondary study area have more time to familiarize themselves with it. He said that he learned of the plan two weeks ago. Delores Bales, 88737 Oak Hill Cemetery Road, requested that adoption of the study be postponed until the U.S. Supreme Court has decided on the Lucas case dealing with just compensation. She said they expect to reach a decision in June or July. Tom Stewart, 28748 Royal Avenue, expressed frustration that during the meet- ing he attending in February 1989, staff implied that citizen participation for WEWSAS should be less than that of the Commercial Lands Study because the WEWSAS dealt with such technical issues. He said that he was offended that City staff has that opinion of the residents. Carol Fisher, P.O. Box 729, President of the West Amazon Basin landowners Association, requested a statement from staff explaining how the plan offers policies and strategies which are better than those currently in place. She expressed frustration that many people have not had access to relevant infor- MINUTES--Joint Elected Officials April 8, 1992 Page 10