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• <br />4:53 p.m. <br />Earman Island; and funding sources for the Project. <br />Jens Tripson, 2525 14th Street, presented additional <br />information on Joe Earman Island (the proposed <br />mitigation site). <br />Environmental Planner Roland DeBlois provided input <br />on mitigation projects at Joe Earman and Duckhead <br />Islands. <br />County Administrator Joe Baird discussed Round <br />Island Park. <br />The Chairman called a recess at 4:36 p.m., and <br />reconvened the meeting at 4:53 p.m., with all members <br />present. <br />13. Request to Speak from Aaron Adams, Bonefish & Tarpon <br />Trust, Regarding Oslo Boat Ramp 19 <br />Dr. Aaron Adams, 805 46th Place East, Associate <br />Professor Florida Tech, and Director Bonefish & <br />Tarpon Trust (BTT), voiced opposition to the Project. <br />5:02 p.m. 14. Request to Speak from David Cox, Ph.D., Regarding Oslo <br />® Boat Ramp <br />David Cox, Ph.D., 2044 14th Avenue, Suite 24, asked the <br />Board to stop the Project, and discussed seagrass <br />measurement methodology. <br />• <br />5:17 p.m. <br />15. Request to Speak from Katie Tripp, Director of Finance and <br />Conservation, Florida Save the Manatee Club, Regarding <br />Oslo Boat Ramp <br />Dr. Katie Tripp, 500 North Maitland Avenue, Director <br />of Finance and Conservation, Florida Save the Manatee <br />Club, presented arguments against the Project. <br />Dr. Tripp and the Board discussed/debated conditions <br />at the Channel; seagrass, and the compliance of the <br />Project with the Manatee Protection Plan (MPP). <br />19, <br />19 <br />Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal stressed that at <br />the Oslo Boat Ramp Administrative Hearing <br />(referenced under Item 10.B.1), the Judge found that <br />the proposed project is not in violation of the MPP. <br />Conunissioner Flescher stated that he would review the <br />section of the Administrative Hearing transcript <br />Board of County Commission Minutes Page 11 <br />October 7, 2014 <br />