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A lengthy discussion ensued among the Board, staff, and Ms. Mehiel about specific <br />mitigation strategies that Mr. Busha proposed in his letter, including his requests for: (1) federal <br />funding for quiet zones; (2) train stations/stops in Indian River, St Lucie, and Martin counties; <br />and (3) the reallocation of freight trains inland, away from the coastal route. <br />Attorney Reingold, responding to questions from the Board, stated that in accordance <br />with Section 186.504 of the Florida Statutes, there is clearly a legislative directive to have a <br />Regional Planning Council. <br />Chairman O'Bryan noted that the decision on AAF will ultimately be made at the federal <br />level, but local governments can seek strategies to soften the project's impacts. <br />No Board Action Required or Taken <br />1O.B.2. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM PHYLLIS FREY REGARDING TREASURE <br />COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL <br />Phyllis Frey, 275 Date Palm Road, thanked the four Commissioners who voted on <br />December 18, 2012, to withdraw Indian River County from the Seven50 regional planning <br />initiative (a/k/a the Southeast Florida Regional Planning Council). She read a statement <br />regarding the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's (TCRPC) support of the Seven50 <br />group and the All Aboard Florida (AAF) high speed railway project. She stated that one goal of <br />the Seven50 is to bring compact high density population development into the region, which is <br />not desired in Indian River County. She asked the Board for continued vigilance and good <br />operating practices regarding the County's growth management, and expressed appreciation for <br />being allowed to speak before the County Commission on this matter. <br />No Board Action Required or Taken <br />March 18, 2014 15 <br />