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surrounding counties’ ordinances for guidance in preparing this proposal (copy on file with the backup). Debbie Ecker, 550 Riomar Drive, added that the Audubon Society proposes expanding to include the position of Urban Forrester. The cost of this position could be shared with the City of Vero Beach, and the duties would specifically include monitoring developers’ compliance with the County’s regulations with tree protection, site clearing, landscaping, and buffer areas. The following County residents also spoke in favor of the revisions to the tree David Cox,Diane McGowan ordinance: 9495 Periwinkle Drive, Vero Beach; representing the Joann Vera Barbara Cunningham Orchid Club; of the Land Trust; representing the Garden Debbie Waggoner, George Christopher Club; 883 Pecan Circle, Barefoot Bay; , 935 Painted Bunting Lane, President of Indian River Association. Chairman Ginn strongly concurred that we need an Arborist or someone in that capacity and said she would like to ask staff to include that in next year’s budget. Director Keating advised the Board that Brian Pool’s replacement is a certified Arborist from Brevard County. He informed the Board that if we go forward with this we would be amending the Land Development Regulations. Director Keating advised these amendments would not only impact the developer, but with the enormous amount of applications in the unincorporated area it would be a tremendous undertaking to survey every single family lot under an acre and it would require two additional employees. He recommended direction to staff to coordinate with the Audubon Society regarding the proposed amendments. Discussion continued by the Commissioners with concerns of adding an employee, the essence of time, if it is practical to have lots under an acre included, and the increase in fines. APRIL 6, 2004 22