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interests of all the citizens with the sale of the Vero Beach <br />Electric Utility to Florida Power & Light. <br />Attorney Reingold sought and received confirmation that the Board also wanted to <br />authorize travel for Commissioners and staff to attend the upcoming FMPA meetings. <br />ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Solari, the Board unanimously approved <br />out -of -County travel for Commissioners and staff to travel <br />to any future Florida Municipal Power Agency meetings. <br />14. COMMISSIONER ITEMS <br />14.A. COMMISSIONER PETER D. O'BRYAN, CHAIRMAN <br />14.A.1. RESOLUTION OPPOSING HOUSE BILL 703 (HB 703) <br />Chairman O'Bryan provided a brief background on House Bill 703 (HB 703), related to <br />environmental regulations, which would have specific impacts on Martin County's <br />Comprehensive Plan process. He viewed the proposed legislation as interfering with the <br />County's home rule authority and asked fellow Board Members if they wanted to draft a <br />resolution similar to that of Martin County, opposing HB 703. <br />Vice Chairman Davis explained that although he supported the concept of home rule he <br />did not agree with Martin County's requirement for a super majority approval of certain <br />comprehensive plan amendments. <br />No Board Action was taken. <br />March 18, 2014 25 <br />