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Commissioners debate who should pay to pave Vincent Avenue as split jurisdiction complicates options
Summary
Vincent Avenue straddles the Charlotte–Lee county line and remains a privately owned road with public access; commissioners discussed MSBU/MSTU options, boundary fixes, safety concerns at the Burnt Store intersection and possible interlocal cost‑shares, but no action was taken.
Vincent Avenue — a road centered on the county line between Charlotte and Lee counties — emerged as one of the meeting’s most contested items as residents, staff and elected officials squared off over responsibility for paving, maintenance and public safety.
Multiple residents and community representatives urged immediate repairs and faster timelines. Robert Hansick (Bernstor Lakes vice president) told the boards Charlotte County could consider owning and paving the road, subject to closing certain gates, while speakers from the Burnt Store area described traffic, safety and access concerns.
Lee County DOT’s Rob Price reviewed legal and administrative…
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