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the property. On February 2, 2016, David Ash purchased the property from Ralph Santoro. On February 24, 2016, and February 25, 2016, the Department conducted a site investigation of the property. During the referenced site investigations, the Health Department identified untreated septic spoil materials typically associated with drainfield repairs (drainfield rock, pipes, etc.). It is clear from the condition of the property and from historical aerial photographs that illegal dumping has been taking place on the property and that the dumping began at some point after 2005. There is surface water along two of the four sides of the property. Untreated septic spoil materials were discovered within 5 to 15 feet of the surface water in violation of Florida rules that require a setback of at least 200 feet from surface waters. The Hearing Board Office notified all Indian River County's licensed septic contractors that is was not permissible to use septic spoil materials as fill unless it was lime stabilized. The Hearing Board Office also met one on one with several licensed septic contractors allegedly using the property. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission enforcement staff also met with Office staff about this case. The current property owner, David Ash, agreed to restrict access to the property and set up a camera to monitor those trying to access the property. David Ash also agreed not to develop the property for at least one year to allow for stabilization of the septic spoil materials. 14. Other enforcement matters have been commenced which have not yet been brought before the Hearing Board. cc: Miranda Hawker, MPH, Administrator, DOH — Indian River County Michael Smykowski, Director, Budget and Management Mayur Rao, Business Manager, DOH — Indian River County Kate Pingolt Cotner, Assistant County Attorney 141Page 237