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The Commissioners discussed tweaking the ordinance for one corporation, when the <br />effective date should start for the 50% slow release nitrogen requirement, and ordinance <br />compliance. They commended Commissioner O'Bryan for taking a realistic approach to ensure <br />that the Board would not do more damage to the people or environment, than what otherwise <br />could have been. <br />Bob Bruce suggested the Board send a letter to the Florida Department of Environmental <br />Protection, to explain the situation, and the Board's concerns for local businesses. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED <br />by Commissioner Solari, the Board unanimously approved <br />to modify Ordinance 2013-012, stating that effective <br />October 14, 2013, all nitrogen content fertilizer will <br />contain a minimum of 25% slow release nitrogen; and <br />effective June 1, 2014, said product will require 50% slow <br />release nitrogen. <br />Attorney Reingold said he would incorporate this change, and bring the amendment to <br />the Board on October 1, 2013 for approval. <br />A brief discussion ensued between the Board and staff regarding the Chairman's letter <br />and the bullet points that will be sent to Council Members. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan announced that soil testing can be done at John Deere <br />Landscapes, Inc , and Commissioner Solari expressed that the University of Florida Institute of <br />Food and Agriculture Sciences offers a soil test that provides a computerized printout. <br />BK 144PG291 <br />September 10, 2013 28 <br />