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r EEE 18 1990 BOOK A Fay 181 trees from their citrus groves and dispose of them, and this year it will be considerably more than that. Commissioner Bird believed Mrs. Lier is saying they just want to be able to pile those dead trees on site and burn them. Planner DeBlois advised that policy is tied into Urban Development, and it specifically excludes AG, but Mrs. Lier stated that she was told that it did not. Chairman Eggert directed that it be clarified in the Plan that AG is excluded. David Risinger, representing the Chamber of Commerce, came before the Board to go through the executive summary of the report submitted by the Council of 100. He realized it is too late for this time, but uggested that some of the ideas and philosophies in this report should be the basis of future changes; . Mr. Risinger read the following introduction and statements: 100.00 INTRODUCTION Indian River County will never be a strong regional industrial center. With its pristine natural beauty, strong tourism and retirement sectors, and world famous agricultural products, Indian River County appears to have a well balanced and stable local economy. Upon closer examination however, Indian River County's unemployment remains higher than the state or national average. Eight to ten percent of our county's population live below the poverty line and 25% of our adults have not finished high school. We are also a county where the government sector employs more people and commands more in payroll earnings than the entire manufacturing sector. 200.00 ISSUE STATEMENT The purpose of this paper is to focus attention upon the need to promote local policies and regulations which will encourage industrial development in Indian River County. This desired industrial sector should be compatible with; and respectful of, the strong quality of life we all value, while helping to diversify our local culture and economy, provide jobs, and contribute to our local tax base. Indian River County should seek to capitalize on industry's shift towards locating in areas where the quality of life is a leading locational criteria. 300.00 APPROACH AND INTENT In September 1989, the New Industry Technical Sub -Committee was created by the Indian River County Council of 100. Simply put, their charge was to identify opportunities and constraints to future industrial development in Indian River County. Meetings were held with local businessmen, bankers, industrial park developers, county staff and concerned 74