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12. <br />DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS <br />A. Community Development <br />9:33 1. Consideration of Allowing Farmer's Market (Food and Produce) <br />a.m. Events in Gifford <br />(memorandum dated December 1, 2015) <br />177-185 <br />Community Development Director Stan Boling reported that <br />Action Item 6.5, the allowance of food and produce vendors <br />for weekend markets and special events in designated areas of <br />Gifford (subject to temporary use regulations), has been <br />incorporated into the Gifford Neighborhood Plan. He stated <br />that staff would need to hold at least one Gifford Community <br />workshop meeting to get community input, and it was staff's <br />recommendation for the Board to direct staff to move forward <br />with the Land Development Regulation amendment process to <br />review and consider farmer's market regulations for Gifford. <br />Vice Chairman Flescher spoke in support of the proposition, <br />and noted that the old Brownfields site in Gifford might be a <br />suitable location. <br />Commissioner Davis wondered whether this initiative could be <br />looked at countywide. <br />Chairman Solari advocated waiving the permit application fee <br />and making the process as simple as possible. <br />Director Boling advised that a temporary use permit is <br />currently $75.00. <br />Chairman Solari was concerned that the fee would be a <br />deterrent, but stated this could be discussed another time. <br />Julianne Price, Indian River County Department of Health, <br />spoke in support of staff's recommendation. <br />Freddie Woolfork, 4590 57th Avenue, supported the proposal, <br />and stressed the importance of offering the residents a safe <br />location and products. He also relayed the support of Joe <br />Idlette III, Progressive Civic League of Gifford, for the <br />farmer's market concept. <br />Discussion ensued between the Board and staff on what types <br />of items could be sold at a farmer's market, and what the <br />potential liability would be for events held on County <br />property. <br />Board of County Commission Meeting Page 6 <br />December 8, 2015 <br />