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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 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. 21-0535 IRC Administration Complex - Native Plant Garden Project <br />Recommended Action: Discussion <br />Attachments: Memorandum <br />Memorandum from 11.17.2020 BCC Meeting <br />Cadence Landscape Architect Proposal <br />Map - Possible Location <br />Letter of Support - Indian River Neighborhood Assoc. <br />Letter of Support - Friends of Sebastian River <br />Letter of Support - Garden Club of IRC (email) <br />Commissioner Moss referred back to her November 10, 2020 memorandum <br />which first brought forward the idea of creating a native plant garden on the <br />grounds of the County Administration buildings. She discussed her revised <br />proposal which now included professional landscaping design services and <br />grants to defray the cost to the County. <br />Pelican Island Audubon Society President Dr. Richard Baker utilized <br />PowerPoint slides to inform how the health of the Indian River Lagoon could <br />be improved by replacing lawns with native plants, and the benefits of <br />educating the community. His presentation used an overhead photo to detail <br />the two suggested garden locations - one to the east and one to the west of <br />Building A's main entrance. Dr. Baker closed his presentation with discussion <br />of the landscape architect, and confirmation that the design, plants and <br />installation would be at no cost to the County. <br />Discussion ensued between Dr. Baker and the Commissioners regarding their <br />concerns which included the appropriateness of using a place of business for <br />this project; location of the plantings; symmetry; and attractiveness of the final <br />product. Dr. Baker assured the Commissioners that the landscape architect <br />was experienced in commercial design, and that the Board would have the <br />opportunity to meet with her and approve the design prior to installation. <br />Indian River County Florida Page 11 <br />