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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2022 The Chairman called a recess at 10:35 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:45 a.m., with all members present 11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS 11.A. 22-0306 Executive Session to Discuss IAFF Negotiations Recommended Action: Attachments: Staff Report Executive Session County Administrator Jason Brown announced the Executive Session would follow the regular Board meeting. No Action Taken or Required 12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS A. Community Development B. Emergency Services C. General Services 12.C.1. 22-0308 Update on the Archie Smith Fish House - Ice House Demolition Recommended action: Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners provide direction regarding how to proceed with the site as the public dock is not accessible due to a lack of a railing system in the area where the Ice House was previously located. Staff further requests direction as to the Main House structure and its worsening state. Attachments: Staff Report Interim Director Parks and Recreation Beth Powell referred to staffs memorandum dated April 12, 2022, which outlined the background on the Archie Smith Fish House (site) since the County purchased the property in 2007. The site included the Main House, a rebuilt overlook, and, until recently, the Ice House. Ms. Powell utilized a PowerPoint presentation to provide a pictorial overview of the condition of the site at the time of purchase and the current condition of the structures. In December 2021 she had reported the concrete floor of the Ice House collapsed, and the ensuing deterioration posed hazards to the newly reconstructed dock and to spectators. Ms. Powell recounted an emergency purchase order was issued on March 4, 2022, to demolish the Archie Smith Ice House. However, the Main House continued to require stabilization and further evaluation. Indian River County Florida Page 9