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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final December 9, 2025 Attachments: 25.11.6 Biosolids Ordinance Extention 2025 Affidavit of Publication - Biosolids 25.7.7 IRC Business Impact Estimate Anchoring Limitation Ordinance Assistant County Attorney Chris Hicks presented the yearly renewal of the Biosolids Moratorium Extension Ordinance, which originated in 2018. At that time, the Statute required staff to return each year to renew the moratorium. Attorney Hicks mentioned a new Bill under consideration that would either extend the moratorium or prevent companies from applying biosolids to their land. Although this Bill had not yet passed, he noted that if it did and aligned with their needs, they would no longer need to seek renewal annually. The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the Chairman closed the public hearing. There was no further discussion on this Item. A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Earman, to approve staffs recommendation and to adopt Ordinance 2025-016, authorizing an extension of the temporary moratorium for an additional 1 year, or until a comprehensive review of the impact on the County's ecosystem is completed, within the unincorporated areas of Indian River County prohibiting land application activities of Class B Biosolids; providing for additional study and possible regulation of Class B Biosolids application activities; providing for exhaustion of administrative remedies; and providing for severability, repeal of conflicting provisions, and an effective date. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Chairman Lear, Vice Chairman Moss, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Earman 11.A.2. 25-1108 Public Hearing Scheduled for December 9, 2025, to Consider Notice Of Intent To Use Uniform Method Of Collecting Non -Ad Valorem Assessments - LEGISLATIVE Attachments: 2025 Resolution County Attorney Jennifer Shuler explained the process for collecting non -ad valorem assessments. The Board of County Commissioners was responsible for imposing special assessments to fund essential services, including Street Lighting, Road Maintenance, Stormwater Management, Water and Sewer Systems, Solid Waste Disposal, and other public services. To implement the uniform collection method outlined in Florida Statute 197.3632, the Board must adopt a Resolution detailing the levy, its necessity, and the specific property boundaries that were affected. The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Indian River County, Florida Page 13