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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2023 discussed the proposal from the landowners, but he could not affirm the longevity of the chip seal process under the strain of heavy machinery from the sand mines and increased traffic. His recommendation was to grade the dirt/rock road in the short term, and to start work on engineering a long-term solution that would last. As the discussion continued, the Board reviewed whether the County or SRID should manage a short-term solution, the mines' maintenance responsibility to the road, possible funding options under SRID ownership, the pursuit of long-term solutions, and the possibility of County -ownership through the maintenance map process. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner Flescher, to move forward with the chip seal short-term fix, and to have County Attorney Reingold draft an ILA to specify responsibilities. Under additional clarification discussions, the motion was refined to direct Public Works to make the road traversable and grade the road regularly in the short-term; simultaneously, the County would pursue ownership of the road to protect the taxpayer's investment and ensure public safety. The following people spoke on the needs of 82nd Avenue: Tom Hammond Dee Orr Todd Wood Wesley Davis Following the vote, Vice Chairman Adams requested information on the permits which required the sand mines to maintain the road. Director Szpyrka informed that the mines had permit requirements to grade the roadway and fix potholes. He added that since Public Works would be making the road gradable, code enforcement could then pursue adherence to the mines' roadway responsibilities. County Attorney Reingold reiterated that he planned to reach out to SRID regarding long-term solutions to maintain 82nd Avenue. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner Flescher to direct the Public Works staff to move forward with a plan to stabilize and maintain the south end of 82nd Avenue to make it safely traversable. Staff would return before the Board to discuss options for a long term stability solution for the south portion of 82nd Avenue in advance of the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) work on the north end of the avenue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss C. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher Indian River County Florida Page 17