Laserfiche WebLink
12:06 p.m. <br />the potential/possible impacts that AAF will have on the <br />community. He suggested hiring an attorney that is knowledgeable <br />about the process to help make the best of this opportunity, and <br />felt that $100,000 should come out of the General Fund to start the <br />process. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by <br />Vice Chairman Davis, to authorize up to $100,000 from the <br />General Fund to locate an attorney that is knowledgeable in the <br />Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process. <br />Discussion ensued among the Board regarding how to find an <br />individual that specializes in EIS, and the process. <br />Alice Johnson, Treasurer of the Indian River County Taxpayers <br />Association, felt AAF would be a financial failure and asked the <br />Board to read REASON.org high speed rail in Europe and Asia. <br />Donald Hood clarified the definition of high speed train, and <br />supported the AAF project. <br />Susan Mehiel supported hiring an attorney to assist with the EIS <br />process, and encouraged the Board to find out who is responsible <br />for the elements of the process. <br />Lydia Schulman supported hiring an attorney to assist with the <br />EIS process. <br />Patricia Hunt suggested using local sources of expertise and/or <br />individuals from Washington, DC. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion <br />carried unanimously. <br />12:20 p.m. 3. All Aboard Florida (AAF) <br />(memorandum dated April 30, 2014) 163-165 <br />Commissioner Solari questioned whether the Board wished to <br />rescind the May 10, 2013 letter of support to Donald C. Robinson, <br />President/Chief Operating Officer, for the All Aboard Florida <br />(AAF) passenger rail project <br />12:21 a.m. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Flescher, to rescind the May 10, 2013 letter of <br />support for the All Aboard Florida (AAF) passenger rail project. <br />Donald Hood voiced his support for the AAF project and reported <br />the results of a meeting he had with the Vice President (Rusty <br />Roberts) of Florida East Coast (FEC) Industries. <br />Board of County Commission Minutes <br />May 6, 2014 <br />Page 11 <br />