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ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by Vice <br />Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously adopted Ordinance <br />2016-008, amending the text of the future Land Use, <br />Transportation, Economic Development, and Recreation and <br />Open Space Elements, and Solid Waste Sub -Element of the <br />County's Comprehensive Plan; and providing codification, <br />severability, and effective date. <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 />11:17 1. Request to Speak from Keith D. Kite Regarding Hotels <br />a.m.616-617 <br />------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br />Keith Kite, 1045 Winding River Road, Vero Beach, highlighted <br />some factors that he thought could facilitate hotel growth in Indian <br />River County. He urged the Board to stay active in business <br />sustainability, tourism marketing, and the local environment. <br />Discussions ensued as the Board posed questions to Mr. Kite. <br />Allison McNeal, Indian River County Chamber of Commerce <br />Tourism Director, said she would provide the Board with a <br />Countywide Five -Year Monthly Occupancy Rate Comparison <br />Report. <br />12:00 2. Request to Speak from Gifford Economic Development Council <br />p.m. Regarding Gifford Follow -Up 618 <br />--------- - - ------------------- <br />------------------ <br />Wanda Scott, 4306 26ih Avenue, representing the Gifford <br />Economics Development Council, discussed some of the factors <br />that she believed were impacting the economic stability of Gifford. <br />Chairman Solari asked staff to provide a report on which <br />expenditures have been made for the Gifford area. <br />Administrator Brown clarified the current budget amounts for the <br />Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU), and spoke about the <br />pending project for drainage improvements. <br />C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS <br />None <br />11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS <br />12:23 A. Department Head Appointment <br />p.m. (memorandum dated -August -9,201-6) _________________________________________________________ 619 ------ <br />-- -- - - ------------ <br />Board of County Commission Minutes Page 14 <br />August 16, 2016 <br />