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13.E. COMMISSIONER PETER D. O'BRYAN <br />13.E.1. REQUESTING A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE CITY OF <br />SEBASTIAN TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO BECOME A CERTIFIED <br />FLORIDA GREEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT <br />Commissioner O'Bryan informed the Board that on November 14, 2007, the City <br />of Sebastian would be considering whether to initiate the process of obtaining "Florida Green <br />Local Government" certification. He requested that the Board of County Commissioners send a <br />letter to Sebastian supporting that action. <br />Commissioner Flescher opposed the request, feeling that such a move would be <br />pre-emptive. He mentioned that there were costs related to becoming certified as a Florida Green <br />Local Government, and opined that the Sebastian City Council should make its own decision, <br />without direction from the County. <br />Commissioner Davis felt that the County could share with the City of Sebastian <br />what it has learned to this point, and offer support in the event that the City takes this initiative. <br />He pointed out that this would allow the City to make its own decision. <br />Vice Chair Bowden did not like the County inserting itself into "municipality's <br />business", and stated that a letter of support (prior to Sebastian's vote) should be supplied only at <br />the City Council's request. She noted that she did not want to put pressure on the City, in the <br />same manner as she would not like pressure applied to the County Commissioners. <br />To Vice Chair Bowden's inquiry, Commissioner O'Bryan divulged that he had <br />received a request from Sebastian Mayor Andrea Coy asking for the County's support. <br />Sal Neglia, Sebastian's Vice Mayor, appreciated the Board bringing up this item <br />and agreed with their sentiments, but said the Council needed to obtain more information. He also <br />November 13, 2007 15 <br />