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s <br />that she is still struggling to receive said public records, <br />and asked if the Board can assist her. <br />Chairman Davis asked Ms. Hunt for a copy of her <br />statement, and advised that the County Attorney would <br />explore whether there is any way the Board can help her. <br />2:33 p.m. Add 5. Request to Speak from William Floyd Atchison III <br />(Clerk's Note: At 2:17 p.m., Mr. Atchison approached the <br />Board stating he had an emergency issue to discuss. The <br />Chairman accepted his input following the public speakers <br />who had submitted their requests to speak). <br />Mr. Atchison addressed the Board with concerns about the <br />quality of the drinking water in Vero Beach, particularly at <br />St. Helen's Church. <br />Chairman Davis advised him to discuss his concerns with <br />the City of Vero Beach, since their utility department <br />services that area. <br />C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS <br />2:37 p.m. 1. Notice of Scheduled Public Hearing for January 13, 2015 <br />® To Consider an Ordinance to Repeal Certain Language in <br />Chapter 315 of The Code of Indian River County with Respect <br />to Medical Marijuana (Legislative) <br />(memorandum dated December 9, 2014) <br />11. <br />101 <br />County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the notice into the <br />record. <br />COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS <br />2:38 p.m. A. Lobbyist for 2015 Legislative Session <br />(memorandum dated December 10, 2014) 102-104 <br />Attorney Reingold presented this item on behalf of County <br />Administrator Joseph Baird. He recalled that on November 4, <br />2014, the Board approved renewal of the agreement with Ballard <br />Partners, Inc. for lobbying services for the 2015 Legislative <br />Session. However, since Joe McCann, the County's main contact <br />in the firm, has left Ballard, staff has reconsidered lobbyist <br />options, and recommends Board approval of the agreement with <br />Southern Strategy Group, LLC, as the best lobbyist to assist the <br />County with regards to key issues like the Indian River Lagoon, <br />Electric Utility issue, and All Aboard Florida. <br />411 MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED <br />Board of County Commission Minutes <br />December 16, 2014 Page 9 <br />