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Director Boling advised that staff would return to the Board with more <br /> information on implementing the Action Plan. <br /> 9:56 B. Presentation by Dr. Edie Widder, Ph.D., CEO/Senior Scientist, Ocean <br /> a.m. Research & Conservation Association (ORCA) with Update on KilroyTM <br /> Water Monitoring Recent Progress --- <br /> Dr. Edie Widder, Ph.D., Co-Founder, CEO & Senior Scientist, Ocean <br /> Research & Conservation Association (ORCA), introduced the ORCA <br /> team who was in attendance: Warren Falls, Managing Director; George <br /> Jones, Director of Special Projects; and Robin Dannahower, Vice <br /> President of Marketing and Public Relations. Dr. Widder used a <br /> PowerPoint Presentation to provide background and analysis on the <br /> Kilroy water monitoring program which is being used to measure <br /> nitrite/nitrate levels in the North, South, and Main Relief Canals. She <br /> reviewed the pros and cons of the two types of systems, "Optical <br /> Measurement" and "Wet Chemistry" used to measure the nutrients, <br /> and stated that monitoring is the key to discovering what the source/s of <br /> pollution are, in the Indian River Lagoon and ocean. <br /> General discussion ensued between the Board and Dr. Widder. <br /> Commissioner O'Bryan said it would be important for staff to continue <br /> collecting grab samples. He also inquired about a letter sent by County <br /> Administrator Joseph Baird requesting that ORCA remove the Kilroys <br /> and refund the County's $73,050 payment for monitoring. <br /> Director of Public Works Chris Mora explained that the Kilroy <br /> readings of the grab samples had not been consistent with those of <br /> County staff; however, staff has been satisfied with their accuracy since <br /> late December 2014. He added that the County paid for, but did not <br /> receive, one year of readings. <br /> Administrator Baird suggested that it would be in the best interests of <br /> all parties for the County to extend its contract with ORCA, and not <br /> request a refund. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the County's best option for monitoring <br /> the water quality in the canals. <br /> MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by <br /> Commissioner O'Bryan, to rescind the County Administrator's letter <br /> requesting a refund, and extend the County's contract with ORCA,with <br /> the caveat that staff and ORCA continue to contrast their respective <br /> grab samples. <br /> Board of County Commission Meeting Page 3 <br /> March 3,2015 <br />