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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 14, 2025 <br />1. CALL TO ORDER <br />Present: 5 - Chairman Joseph Flescher <br />Vice Chairman Deryl Loar <br />Commissioner Susan Adams <br />Commissioner Joe Earman <br />Commissioner Laura Moss <br />2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF <br />THE ARMED FORCES <br />2.11. INVOCATION <br />Reverend Dale Glading, Risk Takers for Christ <br />3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE <br />Commissioner Laura Moss <br />4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Vice Chairman Loar, to <br />approve the Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner <br />Earman, and Commissioner Moss <br />5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS <br />5.A. 25-0108 <br />Attachments: Staff Report <br />Jorge Herrera, Chief Executive Officer of Nopetro Eco -District (Nopetro), <br />presented an update on the Vero Beach Renewable Natural Gas Project. The <br />PowerPoint presentation showed the project's progression, including the completion <br />of the gas collection system and the construction of the gas processing facility, and <br />offered what was next as Nopetro prepared for startup and commissioning. <br />Mr. Herrera highlighted key community benefits, including improvements to Waste <br />Management Services and the introduction of a local natural gas source that would <br />meet 80% of Indian River County's needs, enhancing resilience during natural <br />disasters. He mentioned that in case of interruptions in the interstate pipeline, the <br />County would have a reliable supply directly from the landfill. Nopetro's initiative also <br />emphasized educational opportunities through collaboration with the school district to <br />empower future leaders. Finally, he stressed the importance of community <br />engagement, acknowledging the integral role of the Commissioners, the Solid Waste <br />Disposal District, and their partnership in achieving significant advancements for the <br />County. <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 1 <br />