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--------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> The Board discussed with Mr. Tabachnick, the fragility <br /> of the Lagoon and the new Audubon Education Center <br /> built at Oslo Road. <br /> 12:44 p.m. 10. Request to Speak from Dr. Grant Gilmore Regarding Oslo <br /> Boat Ramp <br /> ---------------------------------------t--------------------------------------------------- <br /> 191 <br /> Dr. Grant Gilmore, 5920 Is Street SW, Senior Scientist <br /> Estuarine, Coastal and Ocean Science, Inc. (ECOS) <br /> read a statement (copy on file) opposing the Project. <br /> The Board and Dr. Gilmore discussed the nursery site <br /> at the habitat for spotted sea trout, red drum, snook, <br /> and tarpon; the seagrass; and the existing road at the <br /> boat ramp. <br /> Commissioner Flescher made arrangements to visit the <br /> Oslo Boat Ramp site with Dr. Gilmore. <br /> The Chairman called a recess at 1:08 p.m., and <br /> reconvened the meeting at 1:30 p.m., with all members <br /> present, resuming with Item 10.A.1. Public Hearing on <br /> Harmony Reserve. The other public speakers on this <br /> topic were heard following the conclusion of all <br /> remaining agenda items. <br /> 4:08 p.m. 11. Request to Speak from Edith "Edie" Widder, Ph.D. Co- <br /> Founder, Ocean Research & Conservation Association <br /> (ORCA), Regarding Oslo_Boat-Ramp 19 <br /> - - ------------ <br /> (Clerk's Note: This item followed Item 10.B.8. Request to <br /> Speak from Phyllis Frey, and is placed here for <br /> continuity). <br /> Dr. Edith "Edie" Widder, 1420 Seaway Drive, Ft. <br /> Pierce, CEO, Ocean Research & Conservation <br /> Association (ORCA), provided testimony against the <br /> Project. <br /> 4:14 p.m. 12. Request to Speak from Steve Cox Regarding Oslo Boat <br /> Ramp 19: <br /> -- ------ -- --- - -- ---- ------ ---------- ----- - ---- ------- <br /> Steve Cox, 1908 37 Avenue, Lagoon Tour Operator, <br /> presented arguments opposing the Project. <br /> Mr. Cox and the Board discussed the ailing Indian <br /> River Lagoon; the ditches at the site; potential effects of <br /> the turbidity from runoff and muck on the seagrass; <br /> stormwater treatment; the mitigation project at Joe <br /> Board of County Commission Minutes Page 10 <br /> October 7,2014 <br />