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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- community that the seagrass at the site is not being harmed by the run off. 6:32 p.m. Vice Chairman Davis noted that in other areas, turbidity barriers are erected to prevent the silt from running off into the tributaries. Chairman O'Bryan responded that six seagrass surveys 6:33 p.m. have been done where the muck removal is proposed, and all show less than 1.5% seagrass coverage. He also spoke to the detrimental effects of turbidity on the seagrass beds. 6:44 p.m. Donna Palmquist, 1455 Treasure Coast Lane, asked the Board to make prudent decisions and stop the Project. 6:46 p.m. Pearl McKenzie, 1125 91h Street SW, read a letter on behalf of Karen Schuster, 112 Thunderbird Drive, Sebastian, requesting that the Board deny the expansion of the Oslo Boat Ramp. 6:49 p.m. Doug Graybill, 500 Palm Island Lane, asked the Board to delay the Project and meet with all of the scientists who explored this issue to decide the best course of action for the Oslo Boat Ramp site. 6:51 p.m. Commissioner Zorc relayed that he would also like to take an investigative trip to the Boat Ramp site before he makes a final decision on this matter. Discussion ensued about the status of the County's permit application with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Commissioner Solari remarked that there is no conclusive evidence that the Project will not harm the Lagoon ecosystem. 7:05 p.m. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by Commissioner Zorc for discussion, to delay the Oslo Boat Ramp Project for three to five years, and to use every available resource for projects that would have a greater certainty of improving the Lagoon's health. 7:07 p.m. Commissioner Zorc requested that Commissioner Solari amend his Motion to table this item until the Board of County Commission Minutes Page 13 October 7, 2014