Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

Thank you. There are three additional items today. One is Proclamation 2, which is presentation of a certificate of recognition to Josiah Bauer. Proclamation 3 is present a plaque of recognition and appreciation to Donald Adamson upon the occasion of his retirement from service with the Martin County Board of County Commissioners. Consent 12 is adopt a proclamation declaring Florida Redevelopment Week in Martin County. There are two consent polls today. One is Consent 5, and it's been pulled by Commissioners Campy, Hurd, and Hetherington, and Consent 7. which is pulled by Commissioner Hurd. Is

Second. There's a motion and a second. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? That motion passes unanimously. We will begin with proclamations. The first proclamation is to present proclamations that were previously approved by the board. The first is... A proclamation declaring Constitution Week in Martin County, Florida.

The next proclamation is a proclamation declaring September 2026 as Big Brothers Big Sisters Month in Martin County, Florida.

Josiah Bauer, is someone going to explain why we're honoring Mr. Bauer?

Sure. As the District 3 Commissioner, I thought it appropriate to recognize Josiah Bauer for his heroic action in preventing a very close call on the life of Debbie Spolstra, a Hobson resident, at the railroad crossing on Bridge Road in Hobe Sound. And Mr. Bauer is coming up now. I don't know if you all are on social media, but when this thing hit the fan, it was a big story. The Hope Sound Happenings Facebook page had over 6,300 likes and nearly 600 shares. So I think everybody in Martin County knows about this story. And I'm going to let Josiah Bauer and Debbie Spolstra tell more about it. S

You pull up that mic a little, if you would. There you go. A little taller. There you go.

Tell us about your experience. What precipitated you moving with the arm up? Was it heavy?

I would add that Donald and Cookie lost their home in Hurricane Milton, so they've had some misfortune.

We'll now take a public comment. The first request to speak form I have is from Charlie Bartholomew.

Thank you. John Tellem is next, followed by Colleen Corcoran.

Colleen Corcoran is next, followed by Victoria Blake.

Thank you. Thank you. Victoria Blake is next, followed by Susan O'Rourke.

Thank you. Susan O'Rourke is next, followed by Frank McChrystal.

Thank you. Frank McChrystal is next, followed by Ann VanderSteel.

Thank you. Ann VanderSteel is next, followed by Maureen Steele.

Thank you. Maureen Steele is next, followed by Dr. Diane Romeo.

Thank you. Dr. Diane Romeo is next, followed by Gail Goldie.

Thank you. Camila is next, followed by James Fishback, and Mr. Fishback is the last request to speak for my half. Good morning.

Thank you. Thank you. James Fishback is next, and Mr. Fishback is the last request to speak for him. If you would like to address us, please fill out a request to speak for him and get it to the bailiff. Good morning.

Thank you. Commissioners, is there interest in having a presentation on a moratorium on data centers? Commissioner Campy.

Thank you very much. Interesting morning. Obviously, we had no idea who was going to come and speak on what topics. The concept and the conversation of data centers has been obviously everyone's been hearing about it. So I had begun my research and homework, if you will. I reached out to the Florida Association of Counties to find out what are other counties in the state doing? Where would we fall sort of in the timeline? And the information that I received back, and I wanted to thank Ginger Deligal and her staff for helping me put this together. They sent a really comprehensive spreadsheet th

I'm glad this was brought up this morning because this is chocker block full of talking points. I've been studying data centers since I came into office, which is, well, early 2025. That's why I attend the conferences for the FAC, Florida Association of Counties, National Association of Counties also. I did meet an expert there, a fellow commissioner from Loudoun County. which is the epicenter of data centers. I have looked at numerous webcasts, spoken with individuals individually to get their opinion, and then maybe there's somebody else's opinion. But really, what is the truth about this? I

Thank you. I agree with Commissioner Campy outlined some comments where I would second your motion to have a presentation and bring us all of the information. And I would add that in that presentation we outlined, because there's been a lot of talk about SB 484 and what regulatory authority counties and cities have in regulating land use compatibility and environmental impacts, those things, and what it doesn't grant. I would also ask you to bring back during the presentation any kind of limitations that SB 180 has in the impact or the or a moratorium per se. And then I would also ask that we

As I understand Commissioner Campy's motion It's basically a motion to bring forth research and information. And while that is very laudable, I think the motion should be stronger than that. And I know there's a motion and a second. Wait.

Let me clarify my motion then, please. Okay. Go ahead. I must have missed the point for some folks. I didn't know if legally we can take an unagended item and ask for a moratorium today. I was trying to be appropriate to say I want staff to bring forward an agenda item for a moratorium, giving us the opportunity to have that year to then bring forward the experts and the opinions and have it. But we have to push the pause button first. I don't want it to be freewheeling while we're doing this. I want a moratorium for one year. A majority of the counties in Florida either have it or will. That'

Could we clarify that just a little bit more by saying that you're making a motion to have the county attorney prepare an ordinance or a resolution to have a one-year moratorium? Is that basically the same thing as you're saying? Yes. Okay. I'll support that.

One other thing I wanted to add, it's not hard and fast one year. If we have to continue looking at more information, because this is an evolving subject, I do not get my information from social media, especially something as serious as this. I go to the experts. There are plenty of experts that are out there, but you have to do your homework. You really can't be lax. I'm talking about our commission. You've got to reach out. Go to the conferences. Talk to people. They're out there.

My question would be to the county attorney. Does SB 180 – now, I completely agree with the presentation, but if you shape it as the word moratorium, I believe that SB 180 – and I would look to you to provide legal counsel – It expressly says moratoriums of any type of construction, reconstruction are prohibited in the affected zone. So I would cautiously, before we brought back, I would rather have a presentation that didn't have the word moratorium in there because of the language in SB 180.

Are you saying that SB 484 overrides SB 180 and allows for a moratorium on data centers?

So then with that, I would rather hear a presentation on what can and can't be done and not have a motion. So I'll withdraw my second because I would rather have a presentation and not a motion that directs us to move into a moratorium.

And you'll bring back both the information on SB 484 and SB 180?

I will second Commissioner Campy's motion.

There's a motion and a second. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Opposed. That motion passes 4-1 with Commissioner Hetherington dissenting. Thank you. We will now take up our 930 preset, which is a 4H presentation on protecting our land. Mr. Hafner, you want to introduce this item?

Thank you. Thank you. Very professional.

Great job. Very professional. Mr. Campy.

Thank you. Thank you, David. First off, Miss, I thought even while I was watching the video that your questions were perfect, really like probing. And, sir, you know, as I was watching it, you put her up in the corner so we could see her talking, but you still kept and then you were using some split-screen techniques that I have no idea how you did it, but I did notice it. So my request to Mr. Donaldson, if it's okay with the content creators that produce this, is there any way that we can run their video on Channel 20, on the Martin County Television Channel? Because I thought beyond it being

Is it proprietary? No. Excellent. It can go there. So professional, so mature. It's just lovely. We're very, very proud of you. Very well done. Congratulations. Thank you. Commissioners will now take up commissioner comments. Commissioner Hetherington.

Yes. I wanted to first congratulate Commissioner Hurd on reelection this year. And also I will congratulate, I will be turning the page and moving on to a different part of my life. And it's been my pleasure and honor to serve for the last eight years here. I will be here until November. We will be working diligently with our constituents in District 2. I'll congratulate Christopher Collins, who will be my successor in November, and thank all of the candidates who put themselves out there to run. I remember the first time I've actually been on both sides of the coin. I've won and I've lost. An

Thank you very much. First off, I'd like to thank Commissioner Hetherington for her years of service. I know that deciding to not run again is a big deal, but with I was going to say two young sons. I guess in the scheme of things, they are still very young, but I knew them when you originally showed up. They were children, and now they're young men. And I know you have a remarkable policy of traveling all over the world with them, so I look forward to seeing how you continue to do that. Commissioner Hurd, congratulations. I think most people realize, but if they don't, Commissioner Hurd will

I also want to begin by mentioning another individual that we have lost in our community. His name is Mark Budenseek, and he was a big figure in District 3 down in Hobe Sound. He is the sheriff's cousin, and he lost his battle with cancer at a rather early age in his late 50s, and he will be greatly missed by people all over Martin County and particularly in Hope Sound. I want to thank him for his service to our Sheriff's Department and to the Corrections Department and to thank him for his impact in our community. I also want to congratulate Commissioner Hurst. for another election, and it's

Congratulations to you, which I said earlier. And I know that this has been a long road. You have covered a lot of topics. You're a wealth of information. And I listen intently when you speak, especially about the love of Martin County. So just want to say that.

I also want to congratulate Chris Collins for throwing his hat in the ring. to join us here on the die. I'm looking forward to working with him also. And Mr. Rourke, I applaud you also. You are a traffic expert engineer having your own business, I believe, before. And certainly whatever hand you can give us here at Martin County would be greatly appreciated. We really appreciate you continuing forward. I've been on both sides also. So I just want to put that out there. But anyway, something else I want to talk, a couple of things I want to talk about. I want to continue what Commissioner Capps

Okay. Rather than going through the I think it was a two-hour, two-and-a-half-hour discussion, which is fine. How about working with the applicant and stating that he does need rezoning for his one acre? Now, insofar as a dock, whether it's a floating dock or a stationary dock, that's something that has to deal with DEP. This has nothing to do with Martin County. Is that correct?

Therefore, I make a motion that the previous decision on August 11th be stayed and request that the applicant come before us again to discuss this, or if he chooses to work with our personnel, but based on the fact that he can build his home, but he needs rezoning on that one acre.

Just for clarity, that means a motion to reconsider, right? That's what you're saying? Second.

Aye. Opposed? That motion passes unanimously. I want to thank Martin County voters for their continued... Ma'am, on the last item first. Okay.

I apologize. Having been one of the people that voted to give him that consideration, I think that if there are new facts or accusations that have come to light, I have not had the opportunity, nor did I reach out to the applicant to hear his side of the story. I think if people are being... I don't know if accused is the right word. If these... facts are being presented that I would want to make sure that he would have the opportunity to come back here to explain them. I was one of the people that asked him specific questions. He gave us his answers. I did get an opportunity to hear from staf

Thank you, Martin County voters, for your continued confidence in me. I never take it for granted. I certainly understand that public service is an enormous responsibility, and I will continue to attempt to try to earn your trust and confidence. So thank you very much, and congratulations to all the candidates. who work very hard in this primary season. And primaries are difficult in Florida also because they occur in the heat of the summer. I don't have any idea why our primaries are in August. It seems like it would be way more appropriate and enjoyable to have them in March.

And also for people who are curious about reorganization and inaugurations, the city of Stewart did theirs last night. Indian Town will do theirs on Thursday night. Ours will not occur until November 17th. So don't expect our new commissioner to be sworn in until November 17th. So we are now going to take a 10-minute break, followed by taking up the consent agendas.

Ms. Miller, good morning. We had an opportunity to speak the other day on the phone. I found that the information that you shared was, to me, all positive news. This morning we had some public comment. about how the process of getting to where we are right this minute happens. Can you share a little bit about how that works, how you get the information? I thought there was a couple of solid suggestions about reaching out to the affected population. So how do you come up with what you come up with?

So it's not that you're picking and choosing some and leaving some behind? You're basically using all of the ones that are allowable in this category?

So the window of opportunity opens and closes in this particular case. But for some of the information that we've been hearing about, it's not so it's like if we don't lock it into what you're discussing right now, it's not like it can't ever happen and there's not additional funding sources. I know you have all sorts of opportunities. You guys are constantly applying for grants. So if we approve what you've discussed today, it's not that for the next couple of years the conversation is over.

I have served on the AHEC for quite a while, and I know my colleagues are doing it also. I think that what you guys discuss and your staff discuss there would be an important conversation for a broader audience to hear, and I would make a recommendation to Mr. Donaldson that perhaps we could have you and your staff from the AHEC and maybe members of the AHEC beyond the Commission that would want to come and then have it be during a Commission meeting, if that was okay with my colleagues, to have an agenda item where we have that conversation here.

You know, televised. on a Tuesday morning where it's a planned opportunity for the folks to come and so we can continue that conversation on a broader scale. I think that the things that we heard this morning were valid. The suggestions on what needs to happen, the three suggestions, the requests that were made are valid. And so I would ask that maybe you could coordinate with Mr. Donaldson, if my colleagues agree, that we would have it as an actual agenda item to discuss some of the opportunities. I see Rob Ranieri from the House of Hope is behind you. He and I did have a conversation about,

Mr. Vargas. Okay. So I've heard everything you said. I am on the committee. And what you provide during our meetings, which are every couple of months. Every quarter. Every quarter.

A lot of rich information. that I think the community is totally unaware of, whether you're with a nonprofit, you're an individual, you're somebody who has an idea, whatever it may be. I take copious notes there, and, of course, we have conversations, too. Now, I know we had tent city helpers here, well, over the last several meetings, and I did ask about this. I'm still looking into what the shower bus is. My understanding is Indian River County does provide the opportunity for nonprofits, which they should, to host the bus or churches on their properties. And because it moves around the coun

I'd make a motion to accept staff's recommendation.

Second. There's a motion and a second. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? That motion passes unanimously. Thank you. And we'll take up Consent 7, which is a request to approve an agreement between the University of Florida and Martin County for cooperative extension services. I pulled this item just because of uncertainty. Don't we have an agreement with the ranch to provide a facility on their property? property? And if so, is there a timeline? When is the fair vacating the premises? Who pays for the maintenance of the property? Those are some of my questions.

So the fair of 2027 will be over in February of 2027. This contract continues through September 30th of 2027. And there's not, we don't have any idea about the timing of the ranch property. I just don't understand. Are we going to continue providing $282,000 a year for salaries? And for facilities, is that going to be a single use at the fairgrounds? Just tell me what the plan is here.

So are you anticipating that we're going to build the facility?

So what's the responsibility of University of Florida?

We have a facility. That's so that's, I understand that. But we don't have a facility going forward. So I don't want to be on the hook to have to build a facility. I think that our partners at University of Florida need to have skin in the game. Mr. Vargas.

I concur with Chairwoman Hurd. I have been to numerous programs. University of Florida, they have the endowments. They can certainly have plenty of skin in the game, but we cannot continue to shoulder that. The Extension is wonderful, wonderful people. They really are. I've worked with them. I've been to their facility. I mean, they need to do what they need to do. I mean, we're not in the good times rolling anymore. We're really not. But I've been saying that since early 2025. We're down to the wire here. So who would be the person to reach out to the University of Florida and have a conversa

Okay. Because the lease with the fair is up June 2027? I believe so. So we have, you know, nine months to figure this out. Yeah.

Is there a motion to approve consent seven?

There's a motion and a second. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? That motion passes unanimously. Let's take up board appointments. B and C, one.

Did the rest of the consent agenda get approved?

A second. There's a motion and a second to approve the remainder of the consent agenda. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? That motion passes unanimously. Thanks. Good morning, Ms. Gordon.

Is there a motion to approve Victoria Seca? I'll move approval of Miss Victoria Seca. Second. There's a motion and a second. Any objection? That motion passes unanimously. Neighborhood Advisory Committee appointments.

Second. There's a motion and a second. All those in favor, aye. Opposed, that motion passes unanimously. And Industrial Development Authority appointments.

So you're wanting suggestions on who should be one year, who should be two, and who should be three?

Correct. When do they meet again? Can we leave that up to them or we have to do it right now?

I guess maybe make the incumbents the shorter terms and the new folks the longer terms?

Two years. Maybe since we're just picking these out of the sky, I'd make Ms. Elfert one year, Don Britton two years, Sean Williams was four, and then what do we do, a three? Cattuso. Yeah. Cattuso for three.

Sounds good. Is that a motion? Yes, it is. Second. There's a motion and a second. All those in favor?

Aye. Opposed? That motion passes unanimously. Question for you. If they meet and they decide that that just logistically doesn't work, can they make a recommendation? Sure, and I'll bring it back. Okay. If it ever gets passed out of your office? Okay. Thank you. Please give them that opportunity. I will.

We will take public hearing number one, which is approval of the State Housing Initiative Partnership Program 23-24 annual report and transmittal to the states.

Just to be clear, you're saying SHIP with a P at the end, correct? Yes. Just wanted to clarify. Yes.

I did tour one of your homes that was in East Stewart, and I know that you were waiting for Florida Power and Light to come out to, you had to cut trees down for palms, and then they had to change the box or move the box off near the street area, and so that you could obviously connect the electricity to be able to dry the home to be able to complete the the interior building of that. So I did see that. And I think you had set aside up to $350,000 for that home. That's amazing. When I started real estate, I'm saying, that would be like $45,000, you know, that type of home, size home.

You know, when looking at the types of things that people can get and what they can use the SHIP funds for, I think We ought to publicize that a little bit. Some of the things that I saw were rental assistance, owner-occupied rehabilitation of your house, emergency repair, and even water sewer hookup, right? So if you know of folks who are fiscally constrained and could use some funds for these types of purposes, think about them and let them know about this program. It looks like the encumbered amount is $1.4 million. Is that about the amount of money we spend each year on this program?

So it's a good thing to let your neighbors know, and this is a really valuable resource for people who need it. So thanks for your presentation.

I'll move that the board approve the ship program annual report. I will second it.

There's a motion and a second. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? That motion passes unanimously. Thank you, Ms. Miller. We will now take up Department Quasi-Judicial Number 1, which is a request for approval of the Martin Commerce Park Plan Unit Development Platte Infrastructure Final Site Plan, including Phase 1 and 2 Final Site Plan. This is quasi-judicial. Any ex parte disclosures? Commissioner Vargas.

If I have any, they've been filed. Commissioner Campy. If I have any, they've been filed. And Commissioner Hetherington. If any, they've been filed. Mr. Elam, have you provided all your pertinent materials to the clerk?

Anyone who's going to be providing sworn testimony, please stand up, raise your right hand, and be sworn in. Do you swear or affirm the evidence you're about to give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? Thank you. Please proceed, Mr. Elam.

Questions from Mr. Elam. Mr. Elam, on the portion that's being donated to Martin County in order to construct the fire station, how much of that parcel is buildable? How much is upland? Do you know? Anybody know?

Not so much questions. I guess I'll wait and see if there's any public comment. I don't believe there is, but if there's any public comment, I'd speak afterwards.

Commissioner Vargas. I'm familiar with this project, and I think several months back when I did speak with the team from Ashley Capital, And specifically, and you've gone over this, and this seems to have been a green meeting. And I did ask the questions, did you preserve the trees? I got a resounding yes, the original trees. Because I know that if they were to be bulldozed in lieu of you could pay, but you can never replace the tree. It takes years to grow. The other thing that I noticed here, and I did forget to ask when I had my meeting, is about the gopher tortoises. I see they're going to

So you're going to take them out to Palm City?

I know, but they really belong in their own site. Because I see at the back of the property, away from I-95, you have a lot of natural lands there. Wouldn't that be more appropriate?

Yeah, I've read quite a bit about this and they do flourish better in their natural environment where they're found? I understand what you said about it being a man-made area, but at least if they're moved to the other site, you know, the other site of the property, is that not doable?

Well, I hope they don't try to walk back, you know, because this does happen.

I understand because I've toured that, you know, to see they're fenced off and watched.

Would anyone from the public like to address this? Seeing none, Commissioner Hetherington.

I just had a question. Maybe it was for Maura. So did the DOT finally, you said approved, the DOT finally warranted the signal?

Great. So then you can start construction once you receive the permits? Correct. It's so badly needed, that traffic signal on that road. So I look forward to it being constructed.

Please identify yourself for the record, please.

Okay, thanks. MR. Thank you. MS. Commissioner Canby. COMMISSIONER CANBY.

It's been quite a journey to get here, as Mr. Crady had laid out in the timing. In his brief, he discussed five, six years and a couple of minutes, but the amount of time, effort on our staff to review it on the applicant and the consultants, I want to say thank you. We have had this come before us many times. I normally beat the drum pretty soundly on behalf. of the project simply because the timing is perfect. There's a lot of talk about Amendment 3 and what that will mean. And in certain counties, it won't have the same impact that it will here. Warren County is very, very heavily reliant o

Thank you. I will happily second it. It's a great project. Mr. Capps.

I'd like to commend you for your use of native plants and remind everyone why that's important. Native species do not require all of the fertilizers and chemicals that non-native species require. And oftentimes when you think about what is native, the list is shorter seemingly than many people think. Generally, if they have really beautiful flowers, they're probably not native. So keep that in mind, and we all need to focus on doing all we can to use native plants because all that fertilizer gets in the waterways eventually. So if we change some of our practices, that'll get better.

There's a motion and a second. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? That motion passes unanimously. Thank you. You too. Let's take up agenda item. Department 1, Office of Management and Budget Items, which require board approval. Ms. Murley.

I'll make a motion to approve. Mr. Capps.

I'll second and I would like to thank our partners. I was noticing who they are. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Inland Navigation District and I think we have one here, Florida Department of Emergency Management. Did I miss anybody?

For the Sheriff's Office. Commissioner Campion, did you mention?

Edward Burns and his family. That memorial fund has been decades long. Yes. The loss of their son.

Yes. The Burns family as well. And I will second.

There's a motion and a second. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? That motion passes unanimously. Thank you. Thank you. Moving on to Department 3, request adoption of the Martin County Library System 2027-2029 Long Range Services Plan. Ms. Salas.

Questions? I'm sure that there's agreement that we all think that our library system is the finest in Florida. Yes, we do. So thank you. Commissioner Campy.

Can you share some of the stats, how many people visit the libraries? I think some people might, if they're not using the libraries, might not comprehend how large your impact is.

How many books are taken out? How much electronic media?

And your special presentations that you do pretty much every day, more people attend at the Blake Library in Martin County than do in Miami-Dade and Broward County combined, correct?

That's crazy. Seventy-nine percent of library funding comes from ad valorem property taxes. Right. Yes.

Mr. Vargas. I've been to several of the events at the libraries, not just this Blake Library, but also the Palm City. And I think they're fantastic. I mean, with those children jumping around, you want to join them to be a kid. But I think you do a wonderful job. And your staff is so professional, even if you ask them the same question three times.

Motion to accept the libraries 2027 through 2029.

There's a motion and a second. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? That motion passes unanimously.

Department 4 is an updated, permitted special event process guide and request form. Good morning. Afternoon, rather.

There's a motion and a second. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? That motion passes unanimously. Thank you. And last, we will take up Department 5, which is a request for approval of the Environmental Lands Oversight Committee's list of recommended properties for potential acquisition.

We see you in a suit so much, it's not even that much of a big deal anymore. I know. I had to get a new one. We saw your video today very well. It was very nice.

Mr. Houston, is there any portion of Dottilio that's not impacted?

So how do you proceed with the rankings about pursuing these? You start out with number one, and if you can successfully negotiate a price on that, you close on that one and then go on to number two? Or do you simultaneously negotiate?

Yeah. I was looking on page 622. I see here that Martin County has collected about 11.2 million three months state collection lag. I understand that. And that Martin County has spent approximately 21.2 million cumulative between year 25 and 26 so far. So what is it that you do have now?

Okay, yeah, and I can definitely check with her. So with the number of properties that you've made a presentation for, I mean, when you're making negotiations, how firm are you insofar as below appraised value to secure these properties for the benefit of Martin County?

I'm familiar. It does come before the Board. Okay.

Commissioner Hurd, you asked the question that I had on prioritization and do you negotiate simultaneously because some of those are going to be easier to close than others. So it might be three or four priority rating, but you might be able to close that one.

I will gladly make a motion to approve the outline list.

With a question. Commissioner Campy. Thank you very much for a couple reasons. One, I always notice the people that are super passionate about the work they're doing. You're presenting a PowerPoint, but you're not reading from notes. You know these properties like they were your own. You know the process. I mean, you're literally the author of the procedures that we're using, or at least one of. with your legal counsel over there and others. So I really appreciate that. What I really like about this selection and the one that you left on the screen is that when we were originally talking about

Right. Yeah, I appreciate that. I think that using the use of this in district funds, the residents of the district would say that was a very good use of the funds to protect these final spots in Palm City. And it's nice because most of the rest of them, like I said, are elsewhere in the county. There's only going to be a few opportunities within this area to do something like that. So I appreciate that it's even on the list. Thank you.

Mr. Vargas. What about Jensen Beach? I've spoken with John Mayle about this, about looking at a certain parcel. Can you give me an update on that? If not right at this moment, maybe we can have a meeting so I can see what's happening. That's in town. That's Jensen Beach.

Exciting things are happening there. Correct. It doesn't mean we can't do this also.

That would be great. Really appreciate it. Thank you. Mr. Fox. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Perfect. Thank you. And if you let me know who the seller is, it might be somebody I know.

Any further questions? There's a motion. Is there a second?

Yes, I'll second. Mr. Capps. I think I did already.

I just want to brag on the staff a little bit and on the ELOC committee and express once again how much confidence I have in the leadership of this whole effort. It seems that this is going really, really well, and we appreciate all that you guys do.

And we also appreciate these willing sellers who are coming forward. They continue to come forward two years after the referendum was passed, so it's really encouraging to see the public enthusiasm for embracing this half-cent sales tax.

There's a motion and a second. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? That motion passes unanimously. We are at the end of our meeting. Would anyone from the public like to address us? If so, please fill out a request to speak form and hand it to the bailiff who will get it to us.

Thank you. Anyone else? It's more like open mic than public comment.

How about you Commissioner caps? I'm good Commissioner can't be Mr. Donaldson Zelda.

Good to know. Thank you. We are adjourned.