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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final July 18, 2017 Recommended Action: No Action Required Attachments: Request to Speak Form Ardra Rigby, 8465 59th Avenue, President, Wabasso Progressive Civic League; and Bill Rigby, 8465 59th Avenue, Board Member, Wabasso Progressive Civic League, appeared before the Board. Vice Chairman O'Bryan initiated a brief discussion regarding what he deemed were erroneous remarks made at the June 6, 2017 meeting by Ardra Rigby about email notifications and grant funding. Chairman Flescher and County Administrator Jason Brown provided additional commentary regarding declarations made by Mr. Rigby. Ardra Rigby, assisted by Bill Rigby, attested to the validity of the statements made by the Rigby's at the June 6, 2017 meeting. Bill Rigby spoke about the deteriorating septic systems in the Wabasso area. He expressed concerns about the water quality, and urged the Board to find a quick solution that would allow construction of the West Wabasso Septic to Sewer Project. He believed that the Civic League, Board, and staff should strive together to move the sewer project along. He stressed that the Wabasso community has been suffering for over 60 years, and the citizens should be able to reap some benefit from their taxes. Mr. Rigby spoke of his commitment to improve the Wabasso community. Chairman Flescher affirmed that all parties want to eliminate the septic systems, and declared that the County is committed to obtaining a grant to do the West Wabasso Septic to Sewer Project. No Action Taken or Required C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS 10.C.1. 17-0783 Public Notice of Public Hearing Scheduled for August 15, 2017 to Consider Amending Chapters 306 and 315 of the Code of Indian River County with regard to Medical Marijuana Attachments: Staff Report County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the notice into the record. No Action Taken or Required 11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS Indian River County Florida Page 11