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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Draft March 8, 2022 <br />Mr. Glenn spoke in support of the proposed language change to Section 13. He did <br />state however, the working group did take issue with the language "Restoration of <br />Natural Water Flows" as it was unknown what land might be purchased. He <br />proposed adding the language "Removal of invasive exotic vegetation". He agreed <br />with Chairman O'Bryan that the lands purchased would need improvements for the <br />public to be able to access them, which could include boardwalks, trails, parking <br />spaces, and restrooms. <br />Chairman O'Bryan received information from Assistant Director of Parks and <br />Conservation Resources Beth Powell on what the County could do differently in <br />future land purchases. Assistant Director Powell described in detail the fire <br />maintenance required in pyrogenic communities, the current budget for mechanical <br />work, and the cost of preserving large tracts of land. She added when looking at <br />pristine lands or water quality sites, the County might be better served to consider <br />the cost of restoration in the purchase price. <br />Additional comments were exchanged among the Board regarding the County's <br />goal to conserve property, initial improvements, as well as maintenance of said <br />property. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss, to <br />approve Staffs recommendation as modified: 1) Approve Resolution 2022-016, <br />calling a Bond Referendum Election for the issuance of general obligation bonds; <br />providing the form of the ballot title and the Bond Referendum question; providing <br />for places of voting, printing of ballots and Bond Referendum Election procedure; <br />providing for effect of referendum results; providing for a general description of the <br />projects to be funded by the bonds issued pursuant to the Bond Referendum; <br />providing authorization for necessary action; providing for severability; and <br />providing for an effective date; 2) the Chairman's proposed language changes to <br />Section 13; 3) direct staff to update the Environmental Lands Program Guide; 4) <br />direct staff to return with a proposal for a working group. The motion carried by the <br />following vote: <br />Aye: 4- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner <br />Moss <br />Nay: 1- Commissioner Flescher <br />The Chairman called a recess at 10:40 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:47 <br />a.m., with all members present. <br />12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS <br />Indian River County Florida Page 7 <br />