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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 9, 2025 **Conservation Element Proposed Policy 6.4** Administrator Titkanich proposed revisions to remove the factors that should have been considered when assessing and prioritizing land acquisition proposals. A thorough and deliberate process was followed with the Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel (ELAP), with input from Conservation staff and Parks and Recreation. The Panel reviewed all factors related to the evaluation and prioritization of land for acquisition through the bond referendum. The ELAP guide underwent a thorough discussion within the ELAP and received comprehensive input. Following this comprehensive review, the guide was presented to the Board, which approved it at its regular meeting on December 12, 2023. It was important to note that these factors already existed in the Plan. The requested objectives had been achieved and were included in a policy or program guide that would have necessitated changes by the Board. The Chairman called for a recess at 11:15 a.m. and reconvened at 11:35 a.m. with all members present. Chairman Flescher resumed the meeting and stated that updates and discussions had been received regarding various public inquiries. He emphasized the importance of reviewing each element to ensure everything was covered, highlighting that the document would be submitted to Tallahassee for review, and he wanted to get it right the first time. He then turned the discussion over to staff. Chairman Flescher noted that if any member of the public or any Commissioner had questions, they would address them at that time for a more direct discussion. County Administrator Titkanich confirmed that everything presented, as well as any suggestions brought forward by the public, would be taken into consideration. If a member of the public proposed a change, such as agreeing to something or suggesting that certain items be retained rather than delete them, staff would incorporate those changes before submitting them to Tallahassee. The Chairman opened the floor for public comment. The following people addressed the Board. Future Land Use Element Mike Johanson expressed confusion regarding how the County defined Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) and inquired about its location in the Plan. Commissioner Adams clarified that the definition was included in the Land Indian River County, Florida Page 20