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Ken Gruidins, 931 Starflower, Executive Director of the Indian River Land Trust, <br />informed the Board that both he and the Indian River Land Trust, fully supported and encouraged <br />the Board to purchase the agricultural easement. <br />Susie Karen, 8500 Indrio Road, Ft. Pierce, urged the Board to recommend a <br />unanimous approval for the conservation easement. <br />Joe Paladin, Chairman of the Growth Awareness Committee, gave suggestions for <br />creative financing and urged the Board to purchase the property. <br />Assistant County Attorney Fell informed the Board that the County could not <br />purchase the development rights with bond proceeds then transfer them to another parcel. <br />Doctor Richard Baker spoke on behalf of Hilary Swain, Executive Director of the <br />Archibald Station in Highlands County, who could not attend the meeting. He spoke on the <br />Florida ranchlands and explained the ecosystem services. Ms. Swain and Doctor Baker both <br />wanted the Board to move forward. <br />Mr. Ramsey, member of the LAAC, expressed favor that the Sextons should <br />maintain the property and felt the Board should purchase the property. <br />Brenda Parvis 6965 49th Street, thought this was an opportunity to keep the ranch <br />as it has been and supported the purchase of the conservation easement. <br />Bob Bruce, 12396 N. A1A, wanted the Board to supported the purchase of the <br />conservation easement. <br />February 20, 2007 26 <br />