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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. Emergency 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 />