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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 18, 2016 B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. 16-903 Request to Speak from The Laurels Community Association, Inc. Regarding Much Needed Repairs In Our Community. Entrance Repairs, Sidewalks Repairs, Regrading of 4000 Block of 9th Lane for Proper Drainage, Change Sidewalks so They are Handicap Accessible Michael McCann, 4040 9th Place, President of the Laurels Homeowners Association, used a PowerPoint presentation to outline his request for repairs in the Laurels community. He requested the Board to authorize the Roads and Bridges Department to make the necessary repairs. Public Works Director Rich Szpyrka said he needed time to assess Mr. McCann's concerns. 2. 16-904 Request to Speak from Wanda Scott, Gifford Economic Development Council Regarding Updating Gifford Community Activities Wanda Scott, 4306 26th Avenue, representing the Gifford Economic Development Council, provided information on how the County's support services and the Emergency Management Plan helped the Gifford community during Hurricane Matthew. She expressed gratitude for earlier repairs within the Gifford community, which allowed for minimal damage and flooding during Hurricane Matthew. The Chairman declared the meeting in recess at 10:30 a.m. to allow for the scheduled time certain Attorney -Client Session. Ms. Scott concluded her presentation following Item 10.13.3. 3. 16-905 Request to Speak from Brian Heady Regarding Elected Officials Doing the Right Thing Brian Heady asked the Board to "do the right thing" regarding issues that pertain to commercial events and turtle lighting violations. The Board and staff responded to Mr. Heady's issues and concerns. C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS 11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS 16-927 Addition: Emergency Item 11. County Administrator Update on Hurricane Matthew County Administrator Jason Brown provided an update on Hurricane Matthew issues and debris removal. Indian River County Florida Page 11