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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2017 PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR HEARINGS IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD (Clerk's Note: This item was heard following the Executive Session Items II.A. & II.B.) County Attorney Dylan Reingold communicated the history leading up to the drafting of the ordinance, as it would ban medical marijuana treatment dispensaries (Dispensaries) in the unincorporated areas of the County. He explained that the City of Sebastian has indicated that it intends to allow Dispensaries, and that the City of Vero Beach, although planning to prohibit Dispensaries, has grandfathered in one previously approved location. Commissioner Solari explained that he would like to have the Community Development Department track the concerns brought to their attention. In addition, he suggested that the Board revisit this one year from the date the Dispensaries open to see if the plan is working in the best interest of the citizens. Commissioner Adams and Chairman Flescher were in agreement. Attorney Reingold explained that the County Attorney's office would also be following this topic at the Legislative Sessions in Tallahassee and would return to the Board with updates. The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. Walter Geiger, 7000 20th Street, Lot 900, supported the allowing of multiple Dispensaries within the County. He read a publication from an AARP Bulletin dated January -February 2017, which supported the possible benefits of Medical Marijuana being used for various health reasons. Joseph Cassano, 1939 Sunset Dr SW, spoke in support of the availability of Medical Marijuana, opposing the banning of Dispensaries within the unincorporated areas of the County. Kim Brady, on behalf of the Substance Awareness Center, 1507 20th Street, thanked the Board for their efforts in controlling the location of the Dispensaries. A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, to adopt Ordinance 2017-010, amending Chapter 306 of the Code of Indian River County entitled "Miscellaneous Offenses and Programs" to create Section 306.15 "Medical Marijuana Treatment Center Dispensing Facilities Prohibited" and amending Chapter 315 of the Code of Indian River County entitled "Indian River County Pain Management Clinic and Controlled Substance Ordinance" to eliminate regulations and prohibitions of certain activities relating to Medical Marijuana; and providing for severability, codification and an effective date. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc Indian River County Florida Page 23