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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final December 4, 2018 The Chairman opened the public hearing; there were no speakers, and the public comments section was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to: (1) approve staffs recommendation and adopt Ordinance 2018-025, amending the text of the Comprehensive Plan's Capital Improvements Element by updating the County's 5 year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) Schedule and related data and analysis sections; and providing severability and effective date; and (2) authorize staff to begin negotiations with the Indian River Hospital District on the Aviation Extension Project. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS 10.6.1. 18-2568 Request to Speak from Fred Mensing Regarding All Aboard Florida/Brightline/Virgin Trains/Florida East Coast Railway Railroad Crossings - Tunnels and Bridges Recommended Action: Request to Speak - Action Not Required Attachments: Request to Speak Form Frederick Mensing, 4123 18th Place, addressed the Board about Florida's East Coast Railway's (FEC's) expanding freight service, and how it will impact the ability of emergency responders to cross the railroad tracks and get people to an emergency facility. He mentioned that other cities have constructed tunnels or bridges to alter the railroad crossing areas. Mr. Mensing also deemed that the Board of County Commissioners had expended funds to fight Virgin Trains (also known as the Brightline and All Aboard Florida) rather than protecting the residents west of the FEC Railroad. No Action Taken or Required C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS 11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS 12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS A. Community Development B. Emergency Services Indian River County Florida Page 8