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Susie Karen, 8500 Indrio Road, member of the St Lucie County Planning and Zoning Board, <br />as well as the Vice Chair of the Transfer Development Rights Committee (TDR) and Purchase <br />Development Rights (PDR) Committee, spoke of development rights programs and banks that St. <br />Lucie County could provide information on. She did not want the Board to hesitate in making <br />their decision because she felt this was a "steal" for the County, the Sexton family should be <br />honored, and the Board should embrace this project. <br />Toni Robinson, 1111 Indian Mount Trail, agreed with comments made by Ms. Karen, and <br />spoke of benefits in having a conservation easement in the County. <br />Clerk's Note: The Chairman called for a recess at 10:31 a.m. and he reconvened the meeting <br />at 10:43 a.m. <br />Mary Jane Kelly, 7330 36th Court, Executive Director of the Cultural Council, said the <br />Council wanted to preserve historic places and cultural ways of life in this community, and from a <br />cultural perspective it was worth preserving. <br />Jen Tripsen, 2525 14th Street, wanted to clear up rumors that he was a descendant of Waldo, <br />and his family has no financial stake in this transaction. He spoke in favor of preserving the land <br />for agricultural conservation. <br />Renee Renzi, 301 Waverly Place, supported staffs recommendation. <br />Dr. Richard Baker, spoke of the educational workshops the Sexton family participated in. <br />He supported the Board considering the appraised values and whether they want to buy the <br />property. He suggested talking to Representative Stan Mayfield and Senator Ken Pruitt to have <br />them come up with some matching funds. <br />January 16, 2007 12 <br />