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Bob Johnson, Coral Winds Subdivision, suggested that while amending the Agenda, <br />the Board also consider making a change so that an action could be brought up during one meeting, <br />then voted on the next. He felt that it would allow each Commissioner time to review and research <br />an item before voting on it (excluding emergency actions). <br />ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously authorized <br />the County Attorney's office to investigate how other <br />Counties handle informational items on their Agendas; and <br />authorized advertisement for public hearing on an <br />amendment to Indian River County Code Section 102.04, <br />Order of Business, to include Informational Items in the <br />Agenda format, as recommended in the memorandum of <br />November 28, 2007. <br />13. COMMISSIONER ITEMS <br />13.A. COMMISSIONER SANDRA L. BoWDEN, CHAIRMAN <br />13.A.1. ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT — WATER ISSUES <br />Chairman Bowden reported that she saw an article in the Press Journal where St. <br />Johns Water Management District requested a permit for ground water from the Florida Aquifer, <br />(see page 364 in the Backup.) She voiced concern and felt that the project should be fully accessed <br />with the need to demonstrate the requirement, and to ensure that there would be no adverse effects <br />on agriculture lands or the community. She said there needed to be a complete understanding as to <br />what is going on, and since it is a time sensitive issue, she asked staff to review it. <br />Administrator Baird acknowledged that water is one of the biggest issues facing <br />Florida. He said that a letter of concern was sent to St. Johns River Water Management District, <br />December 4, 2007 35 <br />