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10:20 <br />a.m. <br />Jerry Cygler, 1415 Corona Lane, discussed his safety concerns <br />as follows: sprinklers in the South Beach area spraying onto the <br />roads, creating a hazard for bicyclists; an increase in shark bites <br />as a result of shore fishing; power outages due to above -ground <br />electric lines; and dog bites from unleashed animals on the <br />beaches. He also cited an instance where multiple trees were cut <br />down, and asked the Commissioners to review the <br />environmental laws. <br />Vice Chairman Solari stated that he would send a letter to the <br />South Beach Property, Owners Association requesting that they <br />monitor their sprinklers. <br />2. Request to Speak from Jack Pennell Regarding the Closure of the <br />Addition <br />Winter Beach Customer Convenience Center. <br />Jack Pennell advised that 200 persons had signed a petition <br />opposing the closure of the Winter Beach Customer <br />Convenience Center. He wanted to know why that decision was <br />made. <br />Director of Utilities Services Vincent Burke provided <br />background and analysis on the factors leading up to the <br />Board's decision on September 23, 2014, to close the Winter <br />Beach Customer Convenience Center (CCC). Main factors <br />included the high cost of operating the centers, the low tonnages <br />of materials pulled in from the Winter Beach CCC, and the <br />County's efforts to achieve the State's mandated 75% recycling <br />goal by the year 2020. <br />Larry Brown, 65th Street, voiced concerns about potential <br />impacts on the Gifford CCC, since there will be increased usage <br />at that site if the Winter Beach facility is closed. He also <br />suggested that all residents who will be affected by the closing <br />be notified, and that the Board hold a public hearing to receive <br />citizen input. <br />Chairman Davis spoke in support of keeping the Winter Beach <br />CCC open. <br />Rodney Walker did not believe that closing the Winter Beach <br />CCC would lead to an increase in recycling, and he was <br />concerned about illegal dumping. <br />Commissioner Flescher advocated keeping the Winter Beach <br />CCC open; he shared Mr. Walker's concerns about the <br />possibility of illegal dumping. <br />Board of County Commission Meeting Page 8 <br />December 2, 2014 <br />