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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 9, 2024 <br />Richard Baker, Director, Pelican Island Audubon Society, discussed the benefits <br />of native plants. Turf grass requires more water and chemicals, which harms the <br />environment. In Florida, 64% of drinking water is used for lawns, rising to 88% in <br />summer months, and residents must cut back on the use of grass to protect <br />resources. He thanked Alexis Peralta, Fertilizer Enforcement Officer, for teaching <br />kids about birds and stor. nwater. He stated more enforcement was needed to <br />prevent pesticide spraying during the ban. <br />A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Chairman <br />Adams, to approve staffs recommendation and Resolution 2024-003, in <br />support of the Indian River County strict Rainy Season Ban Urban Fertilizer <br />Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, <br />Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar <br />B. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />C. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman <br />D. Commissioner Deryl Loar <br />E. Commissioner Laura Moss <br />15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS <br />A. Emergency Services District <br />The Board of County Commissioners reconvened as the Board of Commissioners of the <br />Solid Waste Disposal District. The minutes will be approved at an upcoming Solid <br />Waste Disposal District meeting. <br />B. Solid Waste Disposal District <br />15.6.1. 24-0047 Approval of SWDD Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023 <br />Recommended Action: Approve <br />Attachments: 11072023 SWDD Draft <br />A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner <br />Loar, to approve the Solid Waste Disposal District Meeting Minutes of <br />November 7, 2023 as written. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, <br />Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar <br />15.13.2. 24-0063 Approval of SWDD Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2023 <br />Indian River County Florida Page 19 <br />