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10. PUBLIC ITEMS <br />A. PUBLIC HEARINGS <br />10:37 1. County Initiated Request to Amend (Update) the Text of Several <br />a.m. Elements of the County's Comprehensive Plan <br />(m-emorandum-dated ay - 6, 2016) <br />May- 125-183 <br />------------- <br />Legislative <br />PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE <br />HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO <br />THE BOARD <br />Community Development Director Stan Boling used a <br />PowerPoint Presentation to explain the purpose and process of <br />the proposed text amendment to several elements and a sub - <br />element of the Comprehensive Plan (Plan). He also spoke <br />about the consistency with the Plan and the changed <br />circumstances to bring it up to date. He said that staff and the <br />Planning and Zoning Commission recommend that the Board <br />approve the proposed Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment <br />for transmittal to the State and regional review agencies. <br />Discussions ensued regarding the proposed amendments to the <br />Solid Waste Sub -Element, and the Transportation Element. <br />The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. There being no <br />speakers, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Zorc, the Board unanimously: (1) approved <br />Resolution 2016-046, approving the transmittal of a proposed <br />Indian River County Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to <br />State and Regional review Agencies; and (2) announced intent <br />to hold and advertise a final public hearing at the adoption <br />stage of the plan amendment process (tentatively planned for <br />August 2016). <br />B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />(As a general rule, public discussion items should be limited to matters on which <br />the commission may take action.) <br />10:52 1. Request to Speak from GEDC Regarding Updating Gifford Community <br />a.m. Activities 184 <br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />Wanda Scott, representing the Gifford Economic Development <br />Council, Inc. (GEDC), showed a video and voiced concerns over <br />public safety, the completion of pending projects, and areas in need <br />of revitalization. <br />Board of County Commission Minutes Page 5 <br />May 24, 2016 <br />