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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 4, 2022 <br />Attachments, Staff Report <br />Chairman O'Bryan proposed the idea of converting either Sea Turtle Trail or <br />Seagrape Trail beach parks to be an off -leash dog park for the community. <br />Commissioner Adams stated she had been contacted by a constituent about the <br />desire to work on an initiative for a dog friendly off -leash beach park. She <br />stated there was definitely a need and want from her constituents for a dog <br />friendly beach park and supported moving forward. <br />Commissioner Moss stated she had reached out to the Town of Indian River <br />Shores (Town) and pointed out the Town's Resolution on the rules regarding <br />dogs on the beach, noting the limited hours. She felt the Board needed to be <br />careful in terms of the environment. <br />Chairman O'Bryan appreciated the comments and presented some ideas on the <br />dog friendly beach park including the hours and working with the Town on how <br />to regulate keeping the dogs contained only to the County part of the beach. <br />He requested the Board's support to direct staff to look into the matter and to <br />coordinate with the Town to get their input. <br />Commissioner Flescher supported staff looking into the matter further and <br />expressed his concern for those individuals intimidated by big dogs and <br />irresponsible dog owners. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to <br />direct staff to 1) further look into a dog friendly off -leashed dog park; 2) <br />coordinate with the Town of Indian River Shores; and 3) bring the information <br />back to the Board at a future meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 4- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, and <br />Commissioner Flescher <br />Nay: 1 - Commissioner Moss <br />B. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman <br />143.1. 22-0823 Proposal for Revised Beach Renourishment Project Easement <br />Recommended Action: Discuss <br />Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum <br />Draft Easement <br />This item was deleted from the agenda. <br />Indian River County Florida Page 12 <br />