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wells , occasioned by the drainage of the irrigation water. Dr. Scarlatos asked the Board to deny <br /> this project. <br /> John H. Robbins, P. E. continuing the PowerPoint presentation (Composite Exhibit 1 ), <br /> detailed possible environmental impacts that might originate from the A- 1 Walee site from the <br /> possible presence of hazardous materials in the concrete that is processed and toxins released <br /> during the crushing . He was concerned about the lack of information in the operating plan about <br /> the quantities of materials that would be delivered and processed, the type of equipment, whether <br /> the buffer would mitigate the noise levels , attenuating nuisance dust that has not yet been <br /> processed, how rainfall would affect the piles , and lack of a plan for pest control . He also feared <br /> that leachate water would get into the surface water and impact the water and vegetative foliage . <br /> Concluding, Mr. Robbins declared that there is a potential for public health impacts from the A- 1 <br /> Walee facility. <br /> Attorney Poliakoff, continuing the PowerPoint presentation (Composite Exhibit 1 ) , <br /> referred to a slide of a mulch fire that had occurred in Port Charlotte, and to a Channel 5 news <br /> clip about arsenic and mulch, to illustrate his concerns about the dangers of mulching . <br /> Mark Hornbuckle, 6160 1 " Street SW, believed that the proposed facility would have <br /> detrimental effects on his farm, Veggies of Vero , which is located at 6255 5th Street SW, <br /> proximate to the proposed site . Continuing the PowerPoint presentation ( Composite Exhibit 1 ) , <br /> he expressed concerns about the contamination of his irrigation sources, about airborne dust and <br /> toxins settling on his vegetables , and about his plants being attacked by pests from the facility . <br /> He asked the Board to retain the compatibility of the neighborhood and reject this project . <br /> Richard Haight, MD , 3172 West Temple Court SW, continuing the PowerPoint <br /> presentation (Composite Exhibit 1 ) , testified that cement dust contains heavy metals and <br /> pollutants that have adverse impacts on vegetation, human and animal health, and ecosystems . <br /> He spoke about the dangers of silica dust (released from rocks, sand, and concrete crushing) , and <br /> arsenic, which can enter the groundwater from the mulching of pressure treated wood . Dr . <br /> March 22 , 2011 26 <br />