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Statement to BCC re: Oslo Road <br />While the Commission's position is to expand the Oslo Road launch area <br />to make it available to more boat owners, the down side is that this <br />requires dredging in the Lagoon and hard topping an expanded, <br />contiguous parking area. These actions create conditions not easily <br />reversed. <br />While we are attentive to the positions stated by those in favor and those <br />opposed, about the benefits and hazards of expanding the boat ramp, it is <br />the irreversible nature of dredging and paving that is behind the Indian <br />River Neighborhood Association's concern. <br />We see the need for a time-out period, a postponement of undertaking <br />any actions. <br />IRNA recommends that a delay of a decision is the most reasonable next <br />step in this controversy. <br />A moratorium would allow time to see if there is a way to proceed that is <br />agreeable to all sides. We're all residents of Indian River County. We're <br />all neighbors. The IRNA suggests that this time be used to reopen a <br />dialog, to talk about potential compromises and a way forward. <br />Right now, the divisiveness of this issue is not helping anyone. Harsh <br />words and anger will not solve this problem. But dialog and compromise <br />just might. <br />It is the IRNA's hope that there are three votes on the dais to move this <br />forward, to call a ceasefire and to engage in peace talks. Together, sitting <br />at the same table, perhaps we can find an equitable solution. <br />Please, call this timeout so we bring our community back together <br />again. And know that the IRNA stands ready and willing to assist you in <br />this process. <br />Thank you. <br />