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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 />-------------------------------------- - --- ---- <br />191 <br />Dr. Grant Gilmore, 5920 1st 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 />