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1.4w <br />Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 21, 2017 <br />Recommended Action: Discussion regarding whether or not to add Senate Bill 574 to Indian River <br />County's list of legislative concerns. <br />Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum <br />Senate Bill 574 <br />Editorial --If a Tree Falls <br />Gainesville Sun --Tree Article <br />Vice Chairman Solari provided background on Senator Greg Steube's proposed <br />Senate Bill 574 (SB 574), which would preempt to the State, regulations relating to <br />trees and vegetative debris. He spoke against the State being able to dictate how <br />local governments handle their tree regulations. He requested that Attorney <br />Cotner add this to the County's legislative priority list, and voice the Board's <br />opposition to legislators. <br />Chairman O'Bryan commented that this would be categorized in the County's <br />legislative priority list under Protecting Home Rule. <br />Attorney Cotner disclosed that staff has discussed the bill with Senator Steube, and <br />that he is considering an amendment to the bill regarding vegetative debris. She <br />affirmed that staff will continue to discuss this topic with legislators. <br />A brief discussion followed about Senate Bill 572, sponsored by Senator Debbie <br />Mayfield. The bill relates to All Aboard Florida's Brightline High Speed Railway. <br />E. Commissioner Tim Zorc <br />15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS <br />A. Emerizency Services District <br />B. Solid Waste Disposal District <br />C. Environmental Control Board <br />16. ADJOURNMENT <br />There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:31 a.m. <br />Indian River County Florida Page 14 <br />