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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 30, 2024 peak days, while the average daily treatment was lower than that. A discussion ensued among the Board, staff, and Mr. Raasch on a plan to fill in both enclaves, covering around 20,000 acres, with potential expansion westward to the Oslo intersection. This USB expansion presented challenges, as the need to consider public facilities beyond water and wastewater, including transportation, parks, law enforcement, and fire services. Implementing these changes could take 10 to 15 years. When introducing new areas or enhancing service levels, the County must consider increased population densities and ensure immediate services were provided, even if full development took up to 30 years. A significant expansion could strain the system, impacting the road network, utility services, and public safety response times. Additionally, if the Board was considering expanding the USB, it was important to note that there was limited capacity. The County also has existing obligations to the current citizens within the USB. These factors should guide the Board's recommendations to staff regarding any potential expansions. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS The following spoke before the Board regarding the USB: Joseph Garofalo, a developer with Capitol Building Group, inquired if the study considered minimum parcel sizes and whether wetlands and preservation areas were excluded from the study. Mr. Raasch confirmed they were not, with Mr. Garofalo pointing out that many available parcels were too small and undevelopable, making it harder to find suitable land within the USB for building a sizable community. Sebastian Mayor Ed Dodd discussed the city's septic -to -sewer conversions and the burden the City of Sebastian was facing. The City had a total of 9,500 tanks needing replacement at approximately $22,000 per tank. Chairman Adams responded that Sebastian residents were also County residents. The County must proceed cautiously when discussing the transition from septic systems to sewer services. While there was a state requirement to address this by 2030, it was clear that the County could not serve everyone within the USB due to logistical constraints. Consequently, some residents would need to upgrade their septic tanks, and the goal was to minimize the impact on as many residents as possible. Health Department Environmental Advisor Julianne Price supported the five strategies, specifically strategies three and five related to affordable housing. She stated that during the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) meeting, all attendees expressed their support for the recommendations. She appreciated the County for conducting this study, as affordable housing was a top concern among residents. Indian River County Florida Page 4