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April 19, 2001 Page 3 Chuck Huffer, of Thousand Oaks, spoke in support of assessment district. He said that he represents not only his family who has used the parks and playgrounds for 20- years but also AYSO Region 9, consisting of 3,000 boys and girls, 1,000 coaches, referees, and team parents. He noted the District's open meetings, said that the assessment was modest and a practical way to fund parks and recreation services, and thanked the District for all the services provided. Laura Lee Custodio, of Newbury Park, said that she supports the measure but is concemed that it will become a perpetual tax, and is concerned about the impact of the proposed assessment for those on fixed or limited incomes, and would have preferred that the votes be counted locally. She said she supports televising CRPD Board meetings, and is concerned that the information regarding the $1.1 million of State bond money was not publicized in a timely manner. Gina Smurthwaite, of Thousand Oaks, spoke in support of the proposed assessment, and said that she is appreciative of the information made available to the community, it will benefit individuals and the community as a whole. Tim Heyne, of i nousand Oaks, spoke in support of the measure. He expressed appreciation for District services, facilities, parks, and open space. He said that the process was legal, fair, and appropriate. Cathy Koch, of Thousand Oaks, expressed concern that people were not adequately informed about the assessment proposal and process, District budget, and relocation move. Richard Mason, of Newbury Park, said that the measure should have been included in the regular voting process and television should have been used to inform the voters. He expressed concern that it was not a secret ballot, and the process has been poorly handled, and said that greater efforts should be made to retrieve the $8 million taken from the District by the State.