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Judy Orcutt, 4665 Pebble Bay South, pointed out that the Model Ordinance refers to the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), Best Management Practices, which most people will not bother to read, and asked the Board to craft its fertilizer ordinance with clear and simple language. The following lawn professionals attested that their companies are already following Best Management Practices and they explained what is needed nutrient -wise, to keep the turf healthy. They urged the Board to not incorporate into the ordinance a blackout period prohibiting fertilizer application (adopted in several counties), and to adopt the FDEP's Model Ordinance, not a stronger version. Ted Waters, representing TruGreen Ian Rodriguez, Technical Director, ValleyCrest Landscape Companies Craig Weyandt, 151 35th Square SW, representing the Green Industry Herb Whittall, Vero Isles, noted that only about 50% of the nitrogen is retained in the soil; the remainder ends up in the Lagoon. The Chairman called a recess at 2:12 p.m., and convened the meeting at 2:19 p.m., with all members present. Greg Pheneger, 607 Cypress Road, spoke about a University of Florida study done by Drs. Bryan Unruh and Laurie Trenholm, which shows that proper fertilization does not leach or cause problems. He also spoke to the importance of soil testing to determine whether an application of fertilizer is necessitated. Discussion ensued on the two types of tests that are used on turf grasses to determine nutrient levels - regular soil testing and tissue cultures. The Board, with input from Administrator Baird, continued to discuss the problem of unlicensed applicators, the best way to handle enforcement of the ordinance, and the need to July 2, 2013 27 BK 144 PG 040,,,,