In the years that followed, the homeowners association rented pumps to drain the seven retention ponds in the 574-home development before storms struck — water that drained into the Melbourne-Tillman canal.  It eased flooding concerns and residents’ worry.  But when hurricanes Ian and Nicole came through late last year, the HOA said the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District stopped granting permission to pump out water.  They were told to shut down the pumps, even after residents had spent $20,000 to rent them.    Read the article………………………..