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G. Public Works Director Christopher Mora informed the Board that Erin Handy, Oceana Group, had given a presentation to the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee, and a request was made that she bring it to the Board of County Commissioners, to see if there would be support for a Resolution against seismic airgun testing. Erin Handy, Florida Manager for Oceana Group, used a PowerPoint presentation to speak about seismic airgun testing for the exploration of oil and natural gas off the mid-Atlantic coast of Florida, and its impacts to marine wildlife. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Bryan, to direct staff to research this issue and bring it back to the Board with a draft Resolution to ban seismic airgun testing. County Coastal Engineer James Gray informed the Board that the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee voted to support a Resolution opposing seismic airgun testing, and also voted to support more passive types of investigations. Tuck Ferrell, 12546 N. Highway A1A, voiced his concerns over the noise factor and the harm to sea creatures. The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and by a 4-1 vote (Vice Chairman Solari opposed), the Motion carried. The Chairman called for a break at 11:07 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 11:18 a.m., with all members present. Utilities Services None 13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS 11:18 A. Demolition Liens a.m. (memorandum dated October 12, 2015) 146-153 Deputy County Attorney William DeBraal requested the Board approve the following liens of demolition: (1) BH -18 Properties, LLC, 2460, 2470, and 2480 41st Street; (2) Harvey Smith, 4346 27th Avenue in Hillcrest Subdivision; and (3) Louise Wild, 4541 38th Court. ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Solari, SECONDED by Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously approved the following demolition lien amounts: (1) BH -18 Properties, LLC in the amount of $13,951.46; Board of County Commission Minutes Page 7 November 3, 2015