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and/or oil from tight rock formations below the surface using <br /> millions of gallons of water, gases, chemicals, and sand at high <br /> pressure to break apart and release hydrocarbons present in rock, <br /> and its effects on the environment. She requested that the Board <br /> approve a Resolution to ban fracking in Florida. <br /> Richard Silvestri, 5708 Buchanan Drive, Ft. Pierce, retired fireman <br /> and chemist, explained the dangers of benzene, a toxic chemical used <br /> in the fracking process. <br /> Commissioner Flescher voiced his concerns regarding fracking in <br /> Florida, the use of benzene, and how it would affect Florida's water <br /> reserve. He requested fellow Commissioners to support a Resolution <br /> opposing fracking in Indian River County, and elsewhere in Florida. <br /> Vice Chairman Solari believed a Resolution banning fracking at this <br /> time would be premature. He wanted more factual information on <br /> fracking before making a decision. <br /> Commissioner Zorc would not support a Resolution against all <br /> fracking in Florida. He felt fracking was a better alternative than <br /> dirty coal, and would be less damaging to the environment than <br /> what we currently have. <br /> Commissioner O'Bryan emphasized that Florida is unique in <br /> comparison to other states where fracking occurs, and stressed the <br /> importance and dependence upon the aquifer for our County's <br /> water supply. He wanted to err on the side of safety and pass a <br /> Resolution asking our Legislature to ban fracking, and if additional <br /> information becomes available, the Board could revise or retract the <br /> Resolution at that time. <br /> MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by <br /> Commissioner O'Bryan, to support a Resolution opposing fracking <br /> in Indian River County and elsewhere in Florida. <br /> The following individuals spoke in support of the Motion: <br /> Richard Silvestri, 5708 Buchanan Drive, Ft. Pierce <br /> Amy Datz, Environmental Scientist,Tallahassee <br /> Jerry Buechler, 1719 SW Leafy Road, Port St. Lucie, retired Miami <br /> Beach Firefighter <br /> John Debas,2038 Windham Hollow Court,Jacksonville <br /> Debra Messer, 843 22°d Place,Vero Beach <br /> Richard Bialosky, 685 Reef Road, Vero Beach <br /> Robert Hall, Fort Pierce <br /> Sharon Kohler, 545 Honeysuckle Lane, Vero Beach <br /> Board of County Commission Minutes <br /> July 7,2015 Page 5 <br />