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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 30, 2024 These areas were expected to remain undeveloped. Vice Chairman Flescher sought clarity on how Inspire selected meeting attendees and ensured their demographics represented the community. Mr. Raasch explained that Inspire held a publicly noticed meeting open to all residents, attracting a diverse group. The survey included demographic questions and tenure in the area, but responses were anonymous, so he could not verify individual identities. Overall, the feedback reflected a wide range of County residents. Commissioner Loar emphasized the importance of revisiting issues every seven years to benefit the state and county. He highlighted the bifurcation section near Oslo Road and Interstate 95 (I-95) as necessary, but less critical than other local concerns. He wanted to hear about their needs from residents in the aquifer area outside the USB. He discussed the potential costs for water, sewer, and fiber optic services. He pointed out opportunities for expanding water and sewer services at the intersection of 1-95 and State Road 60, which could help support affordable housing in the County. Access to these services should be available to all residents. He sought information from County Administrator John Titkanich regarding a medical node. Administrator Titkanich indicated that the board would be asked to approve the committee selection for the Economic Development Strategic Action Plan at the next meeting. This plan would evaluate the local economy and identify initiatives that align with the community's character. He noted that the agriculture and medical sectors were the second largest in Indian River County, suggesting capitalizing on these sectors could be advantageous. Chairman Adams interjected that the Board was interested in public input. The meeting's main goal was to reach a consensus on the five proposed recommendations and discuss necessary policies.The Board must provide clear direction regarding whether to evaluate the Oslo corridor further and if the Attorney's Office should begin working on Interlocal Service Boundary agreements. Commissioner Loar sought information from Utilities Director Sean Lieske before public comment about where current water and sewer lines existed west of the USB. Mr. Lieske stated that water and sewer existed from Oslo Road to I-95 and up to 82nd Street. He further noted that the USB ensured water and sewer services were provided to those specific areas. The South and Central Wastewater Treatment facilities have a combined capacity of about one million gallons, including reserved capacity for developers purchasing Equivalent Residential Units (ERUs). Mr. Lieske stated that the West Wastewater Plant has a capacity of 3.5 million gallons per day (MGD), with current usage at around 2.5 MGD, leaving some capacity. He added the Hobart Water Treatment Plant, could treat roughly 12 to 13 million gallons on Indian River County Florida Page 3