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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Commissioner Susan Adams read and presented the Proclamation to Mr. Jacques <br />Goulet and Ms. Nicole Matson, who accepted on behalf of Certified Nurse <br />Anesthetists (CRNAs). Mr. Goulet addressed Commissioner Moss' comments <br />regarding the scope of responsibility for CRNAs. <br />Read and Presented <br />5.C. 22-0046 Presentation by Dr. Lorae Simpson from the Florida Oceanographic Society on <br />Seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon <br />Recommended action: Presentation Only <br />Dr. Lorae Simpson, Florida Oceanographic Society, gave a presentation on the <br />deteriorating state of seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon, and covered topics <br />including basic ecology, the importance of seagrass, threats to growth, and <br />restoration efforts. The Commissioners discussed with Dr. Simpson the effects of <br />seagrass loss on the manatee population and efforts from the Indian River Lagoon <br />National Estuary Program to restore seagrass beds. <br />Presented <br />5. D. 22-0047 Presentation by Abbey Gering, Graduate in Chemical Oceanography, Florida Tech in <br />conjunction with Dr. Austin Fox, Ph.D., Professor at the Department of Ocean <br />Engineering and Marine Science at Florida Tech on Muck in the Indian River Lagoon <br />Recommended Action: Presentation Only <br />Ms. Abbey Gering, graduate in Chemical Oceanography, Florida Tech, used a <br />PowerPoint presentation to discuss the toxic muck found in the Indian River <br />Lagoon. Her presentation included information on the muck's sources, its effects <br />on the ecosystem, and muck management strategies. The Board received <br />information and expressed opinions throughout Ms. Gering's presentation. <br />Chairman O'Bryan received information from Ms. Gering on various muck removal <br />methods. He then transitioned into possible actions the County could take to <br />counter muck and restore seagrass beds. The Chairman requested input from Ms. <br />Gering and Dr. Simpson to identify locations for seagrass restoration, and the <br />resources needed to accomplish that goal. A discussion ensued with all in <br />agreement on the need for collaboration and coordination with community <br />volunteers, the Florida Oceanographic Society, and Florida Tech. <br />[Clerk's note: Discussion continued under Item 14.A.1.] <br />Indian River County Florida Page 2 <br />