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9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL <br />AGENCIES - NONE <br />10. PUBLIC ITEMS <br />10.A. PUBLIC HEARING <br />10.A.1. BOARD CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF THE RUSSELL <br />(NORTH) PROPERTY OF THE ST. SEBASTIAN RIVER GREENWAY <br />CONNECTOR LAAC SITE UNDER THE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL LANDS <br />PROGRAM (ADMINISTRATIVE) <br />PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE <br />OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD <br />Environmental Planning Chief Roland DeBlois summarized his Memorandum of January <br />4, 2010, outlining the details of the property, and the proposed purchase option contract for the <br />4.86 acre Russell North Property of the St. Sebastian River Greenway Connector Land <br />Acquisition Advisory Committee (LAAC) site. He informed the Board that the adjacent <br />property owner, Marine Resources Council (MRC) of East Florida, Inc., had indicated a <br />willingness to manage the property consistent with the County Conservation Land Management <br />policies. He conveyed that the LAAC had voted 13-1 recommending the Board of County <br />Commission proceed with the purchase. <br />Discussion ensued regarding why Talmage Rogers had voted in opposition to this <br />purchase at the LAAC meeting. The Board also discussed appraisals and the lack of <br />comparables, the connected greenway, MRC's willingness to manage the property, and concerns <br />over the citrus grove. <br />7 <br />January 12, 2010 <br />