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NATURALRESOURCES BOARD
WORKSHOP MINUTES
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2008 - 6:00 P.M.
City Council Chamber, 1225 Main Street, Sebastian
Chairperson Koerner called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Ginny Koerner - Chairperson
Jim Slattery
Harvey Wheeler - Vice Chair
Cynthia Shuster
Lynn Albury arrived at 6:05pm
Staff & Council Members Present:
Vice Mayor Sal Neglia
Board Liaison Margie Reynolds
Recording Secretary Donna Cyr
4. Special Meetinq Item: "Wild Turkey Mine"
Unexcused Absence:
Therese Miller
Excused Absence:
Kristi Yanchis
Todd Klitenic
Mr. Slattery stated his comments and suggestions per Councils direction to review the
plans and report on how the mine will affect the City of Sebastian. A copy of his notes
were distributed (see attached).
The State is doing an investigation on this mining issue as is St. Johns River Water
Management District is working on the impact to the water shed and it was suggested
someone from the Board contact their office. Possibly the County can help getting this
information.
Ms. Reynolds informed the Board that she heard the County was going to extend the
moratorium for six more months.
Ms. Koerner asked how close this mining operation was to a populated area. Ms.
Reynolds explained that this is one of the issues that caused the moratorium to be
extended.
Ms. Reynolds stated that if the mining operation doesn't follow the rules they won't get
their permit.
Traffic issues were discussed. They have to have a traffic plan. The plan is necessary to
get a permit.
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March 27, 2008
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Mr. Wheeler asked about legal blocking of the mine project. After much discussion it was
determined that this issue should be handled by other groups in the County. Mr. Wheeler
recommended more monitoring and more testing of the mine. Mr. Wheeler asked about
approaching the County to see if our board could play a roll in the planning process. Ms.
Reynolds let the board know that the County has a 31 page report on the planning
process that is public record and anyone can request a copy.
Ms. Reynolds let the Board know about a process called Bioremediation which is a
pollutant remover from the soil. A test site (leaking storage tanks) was successful at
removal of 100% of the pollutants in the soils from this leak.
Mr. Slattery informed the Board that there is a bill being prepared that would take all rights
away from Local and County governments and let the State control mining issues.
Ms. Koerner spoke about the health and safety issue of the mine. Also, that the mine is
too close to a populated area.
Ms. Schuster again reminded the group that as an advisory board we can only go so far
but as private citizens we can contact these groups and question their actions. We can
question why there isn't an Environmental Lawyer. We can write letters to Tallahassee.
Kaylene Wheeler, Harvey's wife, is getting the Board the St. John's contact person. Mrs.
Wheeler recommended advising the Council to keep up what the City is already doing by
monitoring our water ways and watch our South Prong. We will probably not be able to
stop the mining but Sebastian can make sure our water way are protected.
It was decide that Mr. Wheeler would go back to Council and let them know that our
position hasn't changed and we are still against the mine. We will continue to study the
issue and keep the Council informed as information becomes available.
5. Being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
1225 Main Street
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 589-5330 Phone (772) 589-5570 Fax
AGENDA
NATURAL RESOURCES BOARD
SPECIAL WORKSHOP
THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH, 2008
6:00 P.M.
"To improve the quality of life in Sebastian by nurturing
the balanced relationship between our citizens and our environment by
protecting, preserving and promoting our natural resources"
CALL TO ORDER:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. ROLL CALL:
4. SPECIAL MEETING ITEM:
a. Wild Turkey Mine
5. ADJOURN:
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, WILL NEED A
RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE
PROCEED/NGS /S MADE, WH/CH RECORD /NCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WH/CH
APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. SA/D APPEAL MUST BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE WITH/N TEN
DAYS OF THE DATE OF ACTION. (286.0105 F. S).
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMER/CANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS SPEC/AL
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THIS MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT (407)-
589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PR/OR TO THIS MEET/NG.
TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFF/C/ALS MAY BE /N ATTENDANCE.