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Board of County Commissioners Special Call Meeting Minutes - Final August 12, 2025 <br />also spoke about the connection between current land policies and high housing costs. <br />Lisa Snycerski spoke in favor of land conservation amid rapid development. <br />Diane Morgan underscored support for protecting the habitats of the gopher tortoises <br />and the manatees. <br />Donna Halleran, Executive Director of Pelican Island Audubon Society, highlighted <br />her concerns: the capacity to provide water and sewer service to annexed land, the <br />urgency of septic to sewer conversions, Indian River Lagoon restoration, building <br />heights, opening school playgrounds, retaining agricultural land, and sod in swales. <br />Richard Baker, Pelican Island Audubon Society, advocated for more native plants <br />and trees, and less reliance on turf grass. <br />Bob Bruce advocated for more affordable housing. <br />TP Kennedy spoke of the public's desire for affordable single family homes, as <br />opposed to multi -family homes, and compared the County's municipalities to Port St. <br />Lucie in regard to infrastructure and growth. <br />The Board resumed discussion of choosing a continuation date which would <br />accommodate PZC review and the October deadline with the State. <br />The Chairman then called for a recess at 10:37 a.m., and resumed the meeting at <br />10:48 with all members present. <br />Bob Bruce again addressed the Board, asking for consideration of the EAR, the <br />Comp Plan, and LDR (Land Development Regulations) concurrently. <br />Patrick Mugan, representing Dark Sky International, advocated for intelligent use of <br />outdoor lighting and submitted the organization's annual report on artificial light at <br />night. <br />Bob Adair, Chairman of the Indian River Soil and Water Conservation District <br />Supervisors, spoke about the County's water supply and advocated for a survey of <br />permitted wells in the County. <br />There being no further speakers, the Chairman closed the floor for comments. <br />The Chairman polled the Board for a continuation date, suggesting the next scheduled <br />regular Board meeting. Commissioner Adams advocated for allowing time for Board <br />comments on the EAR and suggested the September 9, 2025 regular Board meeting. <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 3 <br />