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There were no speakers; the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. <br /> ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Flescher, SECONDED by <br /> Commissioner O'Bryan, the Board unanimously adopted <br /> Ordinance 2016-005, amending Chapter 315 of the Code of Indian <br /> River County entitled "Indian River County Pain Management <br /> Clinic and Controlled Substances Ordinance" to include regulations <br /> and prohibitions of certain activities relating to medical marijuana; <br /> and providing for severability, codification and an effective date. <br /> Commissioner Zorc questioned whether changes to the County's <br /> personnel policies may be required regarding potential human <br /> resources liability issues, if a County employee opts to use medical <br /> marijuana as a treatment. <br /> The Board CONSENSUS was to direct the County Attorney to <br /> report back to the Board on potential human resource issues that <br /> may arise for the County with regards to an employee's use of <br /> medical marijuana. <br /> B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS <br /> 9:56 (As a general rule, public discussion items should be limited to matters on <br /> a.m. <br /> which the commission may take action.) <br /> 1. Request to Speak from Susan Mehiel Regarding AAF/FEC and the <br /> Nuclear Power Plant — Phyllis Frey will be speaking on Susan Mehiel's <br /> -behalf------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------g2-- <br /> Phyllis Frey, 275 Date Palm Road, gave a presentation on behalf of <br /> Susan Mehiel, outlining concerns about the increased passenger and <br /> freight traffic (including hazardous materials) that will be <br /> generated by the All Aboard Florida (AAF) Project, particularly on <br /> the rail line near the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant (the Nuclear <br /> Plant). She spoke about a letter sent by the Town of St. Lucie <br /> Village's (the Village) mayor, William Thiess, requesting that State <br /> and Federal agencies make sure there are sufficient plans and <br /> procedures to mitigate safety risks and respond to potential <br /> catastrophic incidents. Ms. Frey requested that the County <br /> Commissioners also send correspondence urging the appropriate <br /> agencies to make sure that appropriate safety plans and procedures <br /> have been formulated. <br /> (Clerk's Note:All Aboard Florida a/k/a Brighdine) <br /> Chairman Solari asked Administrator Baird to write to the <br /> appropriate agencies; Attorney Reingold stated he would assist with <br /> the letter. <br /> May 10,2016 Page 5 <br /> Board of County Commission Minutes <br />