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Further discussion ensued, with input from County Administrator Joseph Baird, regarding which department should handle the enforcement duties. Suggestions were made to use the Stormwater crew, or the Environmental Control Officer. Commissioner O'Bryan pointed out that even though the professional landscapers will be required to have certification, no one is monitoring whether or not they do. Commissioner Zorc proposed having one Code Enforcement Officer responsible for checking for proper licensing of both contractors and professional fertilizer applicators. He also affirmed the need to adopt the Model Ordinance at this time, after which the Board can explore how to maximize the law's effectiveness. Commissioner Solan mentioned the need to address the unlicensed applicators in the County. He liked Commissioner Zorc's concept of sharing one enforcement officer who could check for proper licenses, and in the area of the fertilizer ordinance, segue more towards education as more applicators come into compliance. The following public speakers expressed their desire to see the health of the Lagoon restored; offered assistance with revitalization efforts; proffered suggestions for the proposed ordinance; and advocated for the Board to adopt a more stringent law than the Model Ordinance. Richard Baker, President, Pelican Island Audubon Society John Burns, 1811 East Sandpointe Place, representing South Beach Homeowners Association Nancy Higgs, 7860 Casuarina Drive, South Melbourne Beach Sharon Kolor, 545 Honeysuckle Lane, representing environmentalist Diane Morgan Brian Carman, 1190 Ansley Avenue SW, representing the Indian River Neighborhood Association (IRNA), and himself as an individual, read a prepared statement (copy on file) Susan Boyd, 8025 24th Street BK 144 PG 039 July 2, 2013 26