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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final April 20, 2021 <br />14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS <br />A. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />B. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman <br />C. Commissioner Susan Adams <br />D. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman <br />E. Commissioner Laura Moss <br />14.E.1. 21-0445 Geohydrology - Updated Survey <br />Recommended Action: Discussion <br />Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum <br />IRC 2030 Comp Plan Chapter 3D <br />Geohvdroloav Suvey & Report (1988) <br />Commissioner Moss provided background on the Indian River Soil and Water <br />Conservation District (IRSWCD) and discussed the April 12, 2021 meeting <br />with regard to updating the County's geohydrology study from 1988. She <br />continued that the United States Geological Survey (USGS) agency would <br />conduct the survey at no cost to the County. She referred to the County's 2030 <br />Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) Chapter 3D, Natural Groundwater Aquifer <br />Recharge Sub -Element Policy 2.6: "By 2011, the County shall contact the <br />USGS and request an updated county -wide geohydrologic survey ". <br />Robert Adair, Vice Chairman of the IRSWCD, recalled the previous discussions <br />on the importance of updating the County's geohydrologic survey by the <br />USGS. He stated that the USGS monitors wells to keep track of the flow rates <br />of the Florida aquifer. He emphasized the USGS survey would give the <br />County the ability to compare the changes that have occurred since 1988, <br />noting the changes to the landscape with the decline in the Citrus industry and <br />the expanding urban service area with private residences using the wells for <br />domestic water supply. He pointed out there were 1,520 permitted wells in the <br />St. Johns River Water Management District (the District), and approximately <br />33,000 private wells used for domestic water supply. He stated that it specified <br />in the County's Comp Plan to protect the water quality, preserve the water <br />quantity, and conserve the water supply. He added that County funds may be <br />required and could be cost shared with the District. He asked the Board to <br />consider the request for a geohydrologic survey. <br />Indian River County Florida Page 20 <br />