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• taken, and Attorney Bangel understood that Mr Kirrie was working on issues with the City of Sebastian and that he needed something from the Board in order to go forward. Commissioner Macht asked if this matter could be considered a "real estate deal" since it did not involve permitting, zoning or anything of that nature which would be in the City's bailiwick. Attorney Bangel agreed there are many contingencies including conservation/habitat issues also outside the County's purview. He explained that the incidental take permit does involve the County and the County's application with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USF&WS) and he understood the City would have to join in that. Chairman Stanbridge added that also the Florida Communities Trust (FCT) is involved and that is why she wanted other staff involved. There are conditions within some of the agreements with the FCT and the USF&WS that have not been addressed. Having been out in the field, Chairman Stanbridge noted that there would be a wetland issue as well. She stressed that this is more than dust a land swap, it is a very complicated matter. It appeared to Commissioner Macht that the Board might be doing what it has never done before, that is, acting without a staff recommendation. Chairman Stanbridge apologized to Mr. Kirrie for any inconvenience but she felt his appearance before the Board today would be premature. Commissioner Adams asked ifthe Commissioners wanted to listen to what Mr. Kirrie had to say and determine some kind of direction. Commissioner Ginn thought it would provide a forum for the Commissioners to be able to exchange ideas on the matter. Having visited the area, she agreed that staff's review, input and recommendation were important. Commissioner Macht thought the appropriate time for public input would be when it comes back, not now. • January 15, 2002 85