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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final April 4, 2017 <br />Erwin Cartwright, property owner in the Wabasso area, discussed several topics <br />which he felt would help the Wabasso community, one involving a cell phone tower <br />for which someone is receiving revenue without participating in improving the <br />Wabasso community. He also advocated for grants, which could help rebuild the <br />buildings in the Wabasso community; and education on income -based programs <br />such as the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program and the Habitat for <br />Humanity Home Ownership Program. He commented that although these <br />programs are available, many people fear them because they don't understand the <br />details. <br />Commissioner Solari and Chairman Flescher explained that the Board had always <br />been advocates of education, rather than regulation. It was noted that the <br />economic downturn was what shelved the project that had been in place and was <br />now being revitalized, and like with other communities, it was a work in motion. <br />Chief of Long -Range Planning Sasan Rohani explained the repayment details of the <br />SHIP Program, as well as answering questions regarding the Habitat for Humanity <br />Home Ownership Program. <br />West Wabasso Civic League Community Liaison Alma Miller, 1758 Laconia Street, <br />praised staff for the update and was very appreciative of how well the Plan was put <br />together. She questioned the Board about the status of the Liberty Park <br />development, and requested to be notified regarding changes in not only <br />neighboring Sebastian, but also in Vero Beach. Director Boling addressed some <br />concerns, and confirmed that although the proposed Liberty Park land remained <br />under the same ownership, no applications had been filed. <br />Yula Helping, U.S. Highway 1; Graham Cox, 1213 George Street; and Leonard <br />Kachinski, Lakes at Sandridge, applauded staff for the hard work that went in to the <br />details of the Plan. Each addressed additional items they would like to see in the <br />future. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to <br />approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner <br />Solari, and Commissioner Zorc <br />B. Ernmencv Services <br />C. General Services <br />Indian River County Florida Page 17 <br />