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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 neighborhood over the last decade. No Action Taken or Required The Chairman called for a recess at 10:30 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:40 a.m. with all members present. C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS 11 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS 11.A. 23-0857 Joint Meeting - City of Sebastian and Indian River County Recommended Action: Review, discuss and select three to five topics for discussion with the City of Sebastian Attachments: County Administrator's Memo Chairman Earman opened the item noting City of Sebastian Mayor Fred Jones was not present due to a prior commitment. County Administrator John Titkanich referred to staffs memo dated September 7, 2023, as he read a list of possible agenda topics that the Board was asked to choose from for the meeting with Sebastian!s City Council scheduled for September 21, 2023. He noted the joint meeting would last two hours, and would be moderated by a member of the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. Chairman Earman opened discussion with support of three topics to include on the agenda: Septic to sewer conversion, joint use planning for adjacent areas, and regional park partnership opportunities. Discussion among the Commissioners ensued with unanimous agreement that septic to sewer conversion planning was of utmost importance. Commissioner Loar suggested keeping an eye on upcoming grants from the State and obtaining agreement on project priorities for the Lagoon and affordable housing. Given the meeting's time constraint, the Board agreed that joint use planning and recreational opportunities would round out the agenda. Consensus was reached to discuss the following topics: Septic to Sewer, Joint Use Planning for unincorporated areas, and Regional Park opportunities 12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS A. Community Development B. Emergency Services Indian River County Florida Page 12