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Commissioner Solari wanted to restrict nitrogen usage to no more than 2 pounds per <br />1,000 square feet for any residential area annually. <br />Chairman Flescher was concerned that individuals attaining a BMP certification through <br />a brief course would be granted the same exemptions as certified professionals. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan reported that phosphorous -free landscape plant fertilizer is not <br />available, and suggested eliminating the reference to landscape plants in Sections 316.6(a) and <br />(b)• <br />The Chairman called a recess at 4:11 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 4:17 p.m., <br />with all members present. <br />The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. <br />(Clerk's Note 2: Various speakers presented to the Board data regarding turf grasses, <br />fertilizer, actions taken in other counties, rain patterns, issues contributing to the degradation of <br />the Lagoon, and related matters; these documents are on file in the Office of the Clerk to the <br />Board. <br />Chairman Flescher, assisted by Attorney Reingold, confirmed for Bob Johnson that the <br />Indian River Lagoon has been declared a nutrient impaired water body by the Florida <br />Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and that it is necessary for the County to adopt <br />the proposed Ordinance. <br />The below speakers addressed the Board with arguments supporting a more stringent <br />Ordinance than the FDEP's Model Fertilizer Ordinance. In addition, individuals who advocated <br />a summer fertilizer ban are bracketed, and those who mentioned removing the exemption for <br />certified professional applicators are indicated with an asterisk. <br />August 20, 2013 40 <br />BK 144 PG 218 <br />