1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:11:53,568 Chair. It’s 9 2 00:11:53,568 --> 00:12:01,409 o’clock. 3 00:12:01,409 --> 00:12:04,479 >> Goodmorning has everyone 4 00:12:04,479 --> 00:12:05,480 this morning. If you are 5 00:12:05,480 --> 00:12:06,414 willing and able please rise 6 00:12:06,414 --> 00:12:07,549 for the invocation and the 7 00:12:07,549 --> 00:12:15,190 Pledge of Allegiance. Father 8 00:12:15,190 --> 00:12:16,358 in heaven. We thank you for 9 00:12:16,358 --> 00:12:17,025 the stay that you have blessed 10 00:12:17,025 --> 00:12:17,726 us with. Thank you for those 11 00:12:17,726 --> 00:12:20,428 that have come. 12 00:12:20,428 --> 00:12:21,963 >> Here today, Lord to take 13 00:12:21,963 --> 00:12:22,564 part and local government. I 14 00:12:22,564 --> 00:12:25,633 pray that you give us all the 15 00:12:25,633 --> 00:12:27,535 ability to reason have 16 00:12:27,535 --> 00:12:31,039 discernment be kind gracious 17 00:12:31,039 --> 00:12:32,374 one another. We ask for you to 18 00:12:32,374 --> 00:12:34,109 walk with us throughout the 19 00:12:34,109 --> 00:12:39,147 stay in Jesus name. 20 00:12:39,147 --> 00:12:40,048 >> I pledge allegiance to the 21 00:12:40,048 --> 00:12:42,984 flag of the United States of 22 00:12:42,984 --> 00:12:43,551 America and to the Republic 23 00:12:43,551 --> 00:12:45,220 for which it stands. One 24 00:12:45,220 --> 00:12:48,823 nation under God, indivisible, 25 00:12:48,823 --> 00:12:49,424 with liberty and justice for 26 00:12:49,424 --> 00:12:52,193 all. Thank you. You may be 27 00:12:52,193 --> 00:12:59,367 seated. Madam Clerk. 28 00:12:59,367 --> 00:12:59,968 >> This is a special meeting 29 00:12:59,968 --> 00:13:01,703 of Citrus County Board of 30 00:13:01,703 --> 00:13:02,670 County commissioners on the 31 00:13:02,670 --> 00:13:05,273 17th day of August 2026. and 32 00:13:05,273 --> 00:13:07,475 attendance. Our chair Diana 33 00:13:07,475 --> 00:13:08,843 Finnegan first Vice Chair 34 00:13:08,843 --> 00:13:11,446 Janet Eric Second Vice Chair 35 00:13:11,446 --> 00:13:13,081 Hart Commissioner Rebecca 36 00:13:13,081 --> 00:13:14,883 Bay’s Commissioner Holly 37 00:13:14,883 --> 00:13:16,985 Davis, County Administrator 38 00:13:16,985 --> 00:13:17,719 Steve Howard and county 39 00:13:17,719 --> 00:13:18,787 attorney to nice a dime 40 00:13:18,787 --> 00:13:21,689 inland. Thank you very much. 41 00:13:21,689 --> 00:13:22,290 >> Madam Attorney, just turn 42 00:13:22,290 --> 00:13:25,894 this over to you. Thank you. 43 00:13:25,894 --> 00:13:26,428 Madam Chair, one second, 44 00:13:26,428 --> 00:13:35,170 please. 45 00:13:35,170 --> 00:13:35,770 >> Sorry, I have to sign into 46 00:13:35,770 --> 00:13:36,371 my computer because it’s gone 47 00:13:36,371 --> 00:13:51,119 to sleep. Okay. 48 00:14:00,495 --> 00:14:01,196 >> So good morning 49 00:14:01,196 --> 00:14:01,996 commissioners. We are here 50 00:14:01,996 --> 00:14:05,900 today for a special meeting. 51 00:14:05,900 --> 00:14:07,035 The requested action is to 52 00:14:07,035 --> 00:14:08,736 seek approval to initiate 53 00:14:08,736 --> 00:14:12,140 litigation against Sic Lecanto 54 00:14:12,140 --> 00:14:13,408 Sand LLC. We’re looking for a 55 00:14:13,408 --> 00:14:14,142 motion and a vote to direct 56 00:14:14,142 --> 00:14:15,243 staff to initiate that 57 00:14:15,243 --> 00:14:18,179 litigation against Qantas and 58 00:14:18,179 --> 00:14:20,048 also, although it’s not 59 00:14:20,048 --> 00:14:20,615 printed, were also seeking 60 00:14:20,615 --> 00:14:21,749 that you authorize the 61 00:14:21,749 --> 00:14:22,717 chairman to sign any documents 62 00:14:22,717 --> 00:14:27,455 that might be necessary. As we 63 00:14:27,455 --> 00:14:28,056 institute that litigation. So 64 00:14:28,056 --> 00:14:30,525 we’re here this morning as a 65 00:14:30,525 --> 00:14:32,260 follow-up to your 11 August 66 00:14:32,260 --> 00:14:33,094 11th meeting during which the 67 00:14:33,094 --> 00:14:36,998 board directed us to stop what 68 00:14:36,998 --> 00:14:37,966 is believed to be on permitted 69 00:14:37,966 --> 00:14:42,537 activity out at. can’t just 70 00:14:42,537 --> 00:14:44,272 stands parcels during the sand 71 00:14:44,272 --> 00:14:46,174 land application hearing the 72 00:14:46,174 --> 00:14:47,809 board received evidence and 73 00:14:47,809 --> 00:14:49,811 testimony relating to ongoing 74 00:14:49,811 --> 00:14:51,613 mining operations on a portion 75 00:14:51,613 --> 00:14:53,448 of their property. And then 76 00:14:53,448 --> 00:14:54,182 you also heard testimony and 77 00:14:54,182 --> 00:14:57,085 evidence that there’s ongoing 78 00:14:57,085 --> 00:14:59,954 debris falling in disposal on 79 00:14:59,954 --> 00:15:00,555 one of their other parcels. 80 00:15:00,555 --> 00:15:03,057 The Henley parcel that they 81 00:15:03,057 --> 00:15:07,195 recently both all properties 82 00:15:07,195 --> 00:15:07,829 currently have pending code 83 00:15:07,829 --> 00:15:11,165 violation cases. And as the 84 00:15:11,165 --> 00:15:13,034 board is aware, the board has 85 00:15:13,034 --> 00:15:14,302 delegated your code. 86 00:15:14,302 --> 00:15:15,970 Compliance matters to a 87 00:15:15,970 --> 00:15:16,838 special master. Those 88 00:15:16,838 --> 00:15:20,842 processes are in place 89 00:15:20,842 --> 00:15:23,378 continuing through those 90 00:15:23,378 --> 00:15:24,145 processes to and fruition. 91 00:15:24,145 --> 00:15:25,813 With the special master 92 00:15:25,813 --> 00:15:29,717 hearing. But because of the 93 00:15:29,717 --> 00:15:32,120 exigent circumstances with the 94 00:15:32,120 --> 00:15:32,620 continued, what what is 95 00:15:32,620 --> 00:15:33,154 believed to be continued 96 00:15:33,154 --> 00:15:36,758 mining and debris disposal. We 97 00:15:36,758 --> 00:15:37,358 believe that’s why the board 98 00:15:37,358 --> 00:15:37,959 came to the conclusion that 99 00:15:37,959 --> 00:15:38,459 you wanted to seek the 100 00:15:38,459 --> 00:15:43,264 injunction. Your decision. And 101 00:15:43,264 --> 00:15:44,532 despite the cease and desist 102 00:15:44,532 --> 00:15:45,133 notices that have been issued 103 00:15:45,133 --> 00:15:47,602 through the code cases, we’ve 104 00:15:47,602 --> 00:15:48,336 learned that the applicant 105 00:15:48,336 --> 00:15:48,770 intends to continue 106 00:15:48,770 --> 00:15:52,407 operations. We receive. We 107 00:15:52,407 --> 00:15:54,108 scheduled this meeting to 108 00:15:54,108 --> 00:15:56,377 receive direct direction from 109 00:15:56,377 --> 00:15:58,079 you and approval to file 110 00:15:58,079 --> 00:15:59,881 injunction. And although we 111 00:15:59,881 --> 00:16:00,481 are just beginning to develop 112 00:16:00,481 --> 00:16:01,049 the case because it’s been 113 00:16:01,049 --> 00:16:03,818 very quick, we wanted to share 114 00:16:03,818 --> 00:16:04,385 some important things with 115 00:16:04,385 --> 00:16:19,133 you. So. 116 00:16:19,133 --> 00:16:21,002 So although you might 117 00:16:21,002 --> 00:16:21,603 not be able to see it because 118 00:16:21,603 --> 00:16:23,838 it is small, this is the first 119 00:16:23,838 --> 00:16:25,773 code compliance notice of 120 00:16:25,773 --> 00:16:28,543 violation and clearly they say 121 00:16:28,543 --> 00:16:29,978 it says that they’re to cease 122 00:16:29,978 --> 00:16:30,678 all activities and provide 123 00:16:30,678 --> 00:16:33,381 documentation and down here 124 00:16:33,381 --> 00:16:40,588 too. Evidence establishing the 125 00:16:40,588 --> 00:16:42,490 property has been in 126 00:16:42,490 --> 00:16:43,324 continuous use for mining 127 00:16:43,324 --> 00:16:45,093 activity since November of 128 00:16:45,093 --> 00:16:50,865 2008. The second code 129 00:16:50,865 --> 00:16:51,666 compliance case has similar 130 00:16:51,666 --> 00:16:52,333 language in this is on the 131 00:16:52,333 --> 00:16:52,867 Henley property, which is 132 00:16:52,867 --> 00:16:55,603 that? 133 00:16:55,603 --> 00:17:00,608 >> Can you put a mike Sorry? I 134 00:17:00,608 --> 00:17:01,576 apologize. Think This is the 135 00:17:01,576 --> 00:17:02,243 second notice of violation 136 00:17:02,243 --> 00:17:02,810 that was issued and this is 137 00:17:02,810 --> 00:17:05,413 for the Henry property, which 138 00:17:05,413 --> 00:17:07,415 is next door to the original 139 00:17:07,415 --> 00:17:09,717 property. And it clearly says 140 00:17:09,717 --> 00:17:10,284 cease-and-desist on mining 141 00:17:10,284 --> 00:17:11,519 activities and also cease any 142 00:17:11,519 --> 00:17:16,157 debris. Acceptance. Madam 143 00:17:16,157 --> 00:17:21,496 Attorney. Just want to clarify 144 00:17:21,496 --> 00:17:23,698 But that’s the September 4th 145 00:17:23,698 --> 00:17:31,406 2026. Bicep I think they have 146 00:17:31,406 --> 00:17:31,906 provide evidence before 147 00:17:31,906 --> 00:17:32,473 September 24th. That’s the 148 00:17:32,473 --> 00:17:36,811 new. Activity. That’s the new 149 00:17:36,811 --> 00:17:37,412 activity on Henley property. 150 00:17:37,412 --> 00:17:40,515 So in other words, once there 151 00:17:40,515 --> 00:17:41,115 cited, they have a period of 152 00:17:41,115 --> 00:17:46,254 time to correct it right. 153 00:17:46,254 --> 00:17:46,954 September 4th hasn’t happened 154 00:17:46,954 --> 00:17:51,592 yet. Yes, ma’am. Okay. While 155 00:17:51,592 --> 00:17:53,027 you are pursuing code 156 00:17:53,027 --> 00:17:55,296 compliance cases, you can also 157 00:17:55,296 --> 00:17:57,932 concurrently pursue actions in 158 00:17:57,932 --> 00:17:59,167 circuit court. So you don’t 159 00:17:59,167 --> 00:18:01,469 have to wait for those code. 160 00:18:01,469 --> 00:18:02,537 Compliance matters to come to 161 00:18:02,537 --> 00:18:06,040 fruition. With it. You can 162 00:18:06,040 --> 00:18:10,978 stop This now code compliance 163 00:18:10,978 --> 00:18:11,546 is a much different process 164 00:18:11,546 --> 00:18:12,880 than what we when we go to 165 00:18:12,880 --> 00:18:13,948 court. So I just brought up 166 00:18:13,948 --> 00:18:16,751 this just a from your eyes, 167 00:18:16,751 --> 00:18:18,352 you with, again, with the 168 00:18:18,352 --> 00:18:19,287 properties, the properties 169 00:18:19,287 --> 00:18:25,693 marked. To one 82 BN 3.30. 170 00:18:25,693 --> 00:18:27,595 Those are the Henley 171 00:18:27,595 --> 00:18:29,430 properties. The other 172 00:18:29,430 --> 00:18:31,232 properties are the sand land 173 00:18:31,232 --> 00:18:31,833 properties where it’s alleged 174 00:18:31,833 --> 00:18:32,333 that they’re continuing 175 00:18:32,333 --> 00:18:36,270 operations. What’s interesting 176 00:18:36,270 --> 00:18:37,972 about this aerial is this is a 177 00:18:37,972 --> 00:18:38,539 current aerial. I just took 178 00:18:38,539 --> 00:18:39,941 this picture this morning and 179 00:18:39,941 --> 00:18:43,511 added it and you can see that 180 00:18:43,511 --> 00:18:48,583 on 0, 0, 0, 3, 4, 0, It 181 00:18:48,583 --> 00:18:49,684 doesn’t look like there’s any 182 00:18:49,684 --> 00:18:51,486 mining activity. And that’s 183 00:18:51,486 --> 00:18:52,019 because the property 184 00:18:52,019 --> 00:18:53,788 appraiser’s aerials are taken 185 00:18:53,788 --> 00:18:57,759 as of, you know, that prior in time. If you look on 186 00:18:57,759 --> 00:19:01,796 your your phone is your Google 187 00:19:01,796 --> 00:19:02,597 Earth or any of those you’ll 188 00:19:02,597 --> 00:19:03,197 see the activity that’s going 189 00:19:03,197 --> 00:19:05,399 on there. Now. Now, this is a 190 00:19:05,399 --> 00:19:09,670 video. That was shared to our 191 00:19:09,670 --> 00:19:13,541 staff from Mister Corolla. And 192 00:19:13,541 --> 00:19:19,614 it depicts aerials from 2010. 193 00:19:19,614 --> 00:19:22,750 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 194 00:19:22,750 --> 00:19:24,051 2023. And if you could push 195 00:19:24,051 --> 00:19:38,900 play. 196 00:19:38,900 --> 00:19:43,971 So it seems pretty clear 197 00:19:43,971 --> 00:19:44,906 from these aerials that there 198 00:19:44,906 --> 00:19:47,275 had previously been mining. 199 00:19:47,275 --> 00:19:49,610 But from looking at those, it 200 00:19:49,610 --> 00:19:50,211 looks as though there’s there 201 00:19:50,211 --> 00:19:52,280 was not any mining from at 202 00:19:52,280 --> 00:19:54,682 least 2019 through 2023. and 203 00:19:54,682 --> 00:19:57,351 where in 2026. And then 204 00:19:57,351 --> 00:20:05,593 finally. 205 00:20:05,593 --> 00:20:07,662 >> And one of the owners of 206 00:20:07,662 --> 00:20:08,729 Florida filtered. If you 207 00:20:08,729 --> 00:20:10,765 haven’t seen much of us to 208 00:20:10,765 --> 00:20:12,433 this point, we’ve been mostly 209 00:20:12,433 --> 00:20:13,968 just hosting what we have for 210 00:20:13,968 --> 00:20:14,802 sale and too little promotions 211 00:20:14,802 --> 00:20:19,841 here. And there. We have been 212 00:20:19,841 --> 00:20:21,909 under attack recently from 213 00:20:21,909 --> 00:20:22,910 officials there trying to shut 214 00:20:22,910 --> 00:20:24,045 us down there. A lot of people 215 00:20:24,045 --> 00:20:27,515 in Citrus County. Against us 216 00:20:27,515 --> 00:20:30,151 and it’s not about growth. 217 00:20:30,151 --> 00:20:30,751 This is a very personal 218 00:20:30,751 --> 00:20:34,455 attack. But we are still open. 219 00:20:34,455 --> 00:20:39,393 We are still operating. We’re 220 00:20:39,393 --> 00:20:39,894 not the big Very small 221 00:20:39,894 --> 00:20:41,529 business veteran knowns and 222 00:20:41,529 --> 00:20:43,397 unknowns. And we Citrus 223 00:20:43,397 --> 00:20:44,332 County. So we’re here to 224 00:20:44,332 --> 00:20:47,969 support smart growth. With 225 00:20:47,969 --> 00:20:48,736 their support housing for 226 00:20:48,736 --> 00:20:50,137 hurricane evacuation route. 227 00:20:50,137 --> 00:20:54,008 That’s what we do. So we 228 00:20:54,008 --> 00:20:56,878 really appreciate your support 229 00:20:56,878 --> 00:20:57,745 and just know we are open. We 230 00:20:57,745 --> 00:20:58,846 are continuing to fight this 231 00:20:58,846 --> 00:21:01,549 ands. We haven’t been loud up 232 00:21:01,549 --> 00:21:04,952 until this point. We want you 233 00:21:04,952 --> 00:21:05,553 to know our side and we want 234 00:21:05,553 --> 00:21:10,057 you to know that we are still 235 00:21:10,057 --> 00:21:11,325 here. We are still operating 236 00:21:11,325 --> 00:21:11,792 and we really, really 237 00:21:11,792 --> 00:21:14,629 appreciate your support. Thank 238 00:21:14,629 --> 00:21:16,364 you so much for watching. Give 239 00:21:16,364 --> 00:21:17,365 us a call. Let us know if you 240 00:21:17,365 --> 00:21:18,933 need anything. But again, 241 00:21:18,933 --> 00:21:22,136 we’re celebrating. We’re still 242 00:21:22,136 --> 00:21:25,039 here. The punches keep coming 243 00:21:25,039 --> 00:21:26,874 But we’re and ready to fight 244 00:21:26,874 --> 00:21:27,475 back. Thank you so much. And 245 00:21:27,475 --> 00:21:31,579 we’ll see you all soon. 246 00:21:31,579 --> 00:21:32,480 >> That video was posted on 247 00:21:32,480 --> 00:21:35,783 Friday. August 14th. So it 248 00:21:35,783 --> 00:21:36,350 appears clear from from the 249 00:21:36,350 --> 00:21:39,553 video and from things we’re 250 00:21:39,553 --> 00:21:40,154 hearing in the community that 251 00:21:40,154 --> 00:21:41,923 they do continue to operate 252 00:21:41,923 --> 00:21:42,490 out there. And so the board 253 00:21:42,490 --> 00:21:46,093 has a choice. The board can 254 00:21:46,093 --> 00:21:46,894 either seek the injunctive 255 00:21:46,894 --> 00:21:48,596 relief from the court or can 256 00:21:48,596 --> 00:21:49,263 let the code compliance 257 00:21:49,263 --> 00:21:53,134 process play out, which, as 258 00:21:53,134 --> 00:21:54,035 you know, won’t happen at 259 00:21:54,035 --> 00:21:54,602 least until September. The 260 00:21:54,602 --> 00:21:58,639 date on that. so we’re here 261 00:21:58,639 --> 00:21:59,607 today seeking direction from 262 00:21:59,607 --> 00:22:00,207 the board on how you want us 263 00:22:00,207 --> 00:22:08,215 to proceed on this case. 264 00:22:08,215 --> 00:22:10,117 >> Any questions prepared to 265 00:22:10,117 --> 00:22:13,287 make a motion. All I’d like to 266 00:22:13,287 --> 00:22:13,888 open it to the public before 267 00:22:13,888 --> 00:22:14,455 we visually comes after we 268 00:22:14,455 --> 00:22:21,662 have motion a second. make a 269 00:22:21,662 --> 00:22:25,599 motion the we direct the 270 00:22:25,599 --> 00:22:25,833 county 271 00:22:25,833 --> 00:22:26,767 >> To initiate litigation 272 00:22:26,767 --> 00:22:29,971 against a Qantas and LLC to 273 00:22:29,971 --> 00:22:33,140 enjoin continued unpermitted 274 00:22:33,140 --> 00:22:33,874 activity. 275 00:22:33,874 --> 00:22:34,442 >> And to direct a chair or 276 00:22:34,442 --> 00:22:37,244 authorize the chair to sign 277 00:22:37,244 --> 00:22:37,778 all necessary documents. 278 00:22:37,778 --> 00:22:41,415 Second. 279 00:22:41,415 --> 00:22:42,283 >> Okay. There’s a motion by 280 00:22:42,283 --> 00:22:42,950 commissioner Canard and a 281 00:22:42,950 --> 00:22:46,988 second by Commissioner Davis. 282 00:22:46,988 --> 00:22:47,922 You know, it’s your time to 283 00:22:47,922 --> 00:22:48,923 speak from the public. You’ll 284 00:22:48,923 --> 00:22:51,225 have 3 minutes at the podium. 285 00:22:51,225 --> 00:22:51,826 Please fill out a green card 286 00:22:51,826 --> 00:22:56,063 located on that table. If are 287 00:22:56,063 --> 00:22:56,530 requesting 5 minutes 288 00:22:56,530 --> 00:22:57,932 representing a group, please 289 00:22:57,932 --> 00:23:00,968 let the clerk know that you 290 00:23:00,968 --> 00:23:02,069 have a letter and file have a 291 00:23:02,069 --> 00:23:03,971 look at her. Her words gold. 292 00:23:03,971 --> 00:23:05,740 If you have a letter, let us 293 00:23:05,740 --> 00:23:06,941 know in commissioner Canard 294 00:23:06,941 --> 00:23:07,608 will give you 5 minutes. 295 00:23:07,608 --> 00:23:10,111 Please keep your comments. 296 00:23:10,111 --> 00:23:10,611 Respectful, direct all 297 00:23:10,611 --> 00:23:13,180 comments to meet the chair and 298 00:23:13,180 --> 00:23:15,282 state your name and where you 299 00:23:15,282 --> 00:23:17,118 live. For the record. Welcome. 300 00:23:17,118 --> 00:23:17,752 Good morning. PJ off, hammer, 301 00:23:17,752 --> 00:23:18,352 Citrus County. This is going 302 00:23:18,352 --> 00:23:20,654 to be very quick. I was 303 00:23:20,654 --> 00:23:23,657 heading to AM county library 304 00:23:23,657 --> 00:23:27,528 meeting on Friday. And I came 305 00:23:27,528 --> 00:23:28,295 assess a trail just because I 306 00:23:28,295 --> 00:23:29,964 like to see what’s happening 307 00:23:29,964 --> 00:23:30,898 in areas and was passed by no 308 00:23:30,898 --> 00:23:34,602 fewer than 3 loaded trucks 309 00:23:34,602 --> 00:23:37,038 with sand. And when I came to 310 00:23:37,038 --> 00:23:37,671 Hoskins, there was still kind 311 00:23:37,671 --> 00:23:39,707 of, you know, near from coming 312 00:23:39,707 --> 00:23:42,843 down the sand road, which 313 00:23:42,843 --> 00:23:43,744 leads me to believe that yes, 314 00:23:43,744 --> 00:23:44,345 indeed, they are still very 315 00:23:44,345 --> 00:23:46,380 much in business. And I just 316 00:23:46,380 --> 00:23:47,048 thought you might like to know 317 00:23:47,048 --> 00:23:49,850 that. Thank you. Thank you. 318 00:23:49,850 --> 00:24:04,899 Next speaker, please. 319 00:24:06,600 --> 00:24:07,168 >> Good Morning Commission. 320 00:24:07,168 --> 00:24:08,769 Madam Chair Commissioners, 321 00:24:08,769 --> 00:24:10,137 County attorney’s Office 322 00:24:10,137 --> 00:24:12,239 County Administrator County 323 00:24:12,239 --> 00:24:14,642 staff. My name is Kyle Van and 324 00:24:14,642 --> 00:24:15,076 attorney with Bend 325 00:24:15,076 --> 00:24:18,446 representing Lecanto sand. And 326 00:24:18,446 --> 00:24:19,113 I just wanted to speak a 327 00:24:19,113 --> 00:24:22,349 little bit to try and maybe 328 00:24:22,349 --> 00:24:24,552 clarify some of the issues 329 00:24:24,552 --> 00:24:26,687 this matter to hopefully try 330 00:24:26,687 --> 00:24:27,555 and avoid some kind of 331 00:24:27,555 --> 00:24:28,055 litigation and adverse 332 00:24:28,055 --> 00:24:31,859 relationship. I have a have a 333 00:24:31,859 --> 00:24:33,627 short presentation. I’m not 334 00:24:33,627 --> 00:24:34,862 sure limited to the 5 minutes, 335 00:24:34,862 --> 00:24:36,831 you know, as this is directed 336 00:24:36,831 --> 00:24:41,635 against my client. But you 337 00:24:41,635 --> 00:24:51,412 know, as you’ve seen the the 338 00:24:51,412 --> 00:24:52,012 property is being mind. But I 339 00:24:52,012 --> 00:24:56,951 think it’s. A little unclear 340 00:24:56,951 --> 00:24:57,751 about what exactly the scope 341 00:24:57,751 --> 00:25:01,422 of that mining is. And I just 342 00:25:01,422 --> 00:25:02,022 wanted to to reference a few 343 00:25:02,022 --> 00:25:04,892 things. Is there a computer 344 00:25:04,892 --> 00:25:05,993 that I can plug into 345 00:25:05,993 --> 00:25:09,330 presentation to? 346 00:25:09,330 --> 00:25:10,498 >> I believe there’s not. You 347 00:25:10,498 --> 00:25:13,868 only have 2 minutes left. So 348 00:25:13,868 --> 00:25:14,268 okay. 349 00:25:14,268 --> 00:25:15,136 >> So just to address the code 350 00:25:15,136 --> 00:25:18,105 enforcement issue. They’re 351 00:25:18,105 --> 00:25:18,572 there was a notice of 352 00:25:18,572 --> 00:25:23,244 violation issued. code 353 00:25:23,244 --> 00:25:23,744 enforcement actions are 354 00:25:23,744 --> 00:25:24,378 governed by chapter one. 62 of 355 00:25:24,378 --> 00:25:27,982 the Florida statutes that 356 00:25:27,982 --> 00:25:28,582 requires before code 357 00:25:28,582 --> 00:25:29,116 enforcement citation can 358 00:25:29,116 --> 00:25:31,719 actually be issued, that there 359 00:25:31,719 --> 00:25:32,820 has to be a notice of 360 00:25:32,820 --> 00:25:34,255 violation and then a 361 00:25:34,255 --> 00:25:37,525 reasonable amount of time for 362 00:25:37,525 --> 00:25:39,493 the person being potentially 363 00:25:39,493 --> 00:25:40,127 sighted to correct the 364 00:25:40,127 --> 00:25:40,828 violations. So that’s why you 365 00:25:40,828 --> 00:25:44,465 have a notice of violation 366 00:25:44,465 --> 00:25:46,634 saying seesaw work by 367 00:25:46,634 --> 00:25:48,569 September 4th or else you can 368 00:25:48,569 --> 00:25:49,203 have a code enforcement action 369 00:25:49,203 --> 00:25:52,239 or your injunction action. So. 370 00:25:52,239 --> 00:25:52,840 They’re still there is still 371 00:25:52,840 --> 00:25:55,776 mining on the property. And I 372 00:25:55,776 --> 00:25:59,813 think at the hearing on last 373 00:25:59,813 --> 00:26:01,248 Tuesday there was some 374 00:26:01,248 --> 00:26:03,584 confusion about the code 375 00:26:03,584 --> 00:26:05,719 enforcement Action code 376 00:26:05,719 --> 00:26:06,820 compliance issues and the 377 00:26:06,820 --> 00:26:09,823 rezoning and comprehensive 378 00:26:09,823 --> 00:26:11,792 plan amendment. So the 379 00:26:11,792 --> 00:26:12,526 northern essentially half of 380 00:26:12,526 --> 00:26:13,127 the property is already zoned 381 00:26:13,127 --> 00:26:16,931 for mining. It’s already got a 382 00:26:16,931 --> 00:26:18,933 future land use of extractive 383 00:26:18,933 --> 00:26:20,034 so mining can be done on those 384 00:26:20,034 --> 00:26:20,568 properties as well as the 385 00:26:20,568 --> 00:26:22,670 Henley properties on that. The 386 00:26:22,670 --> 00:26:24,972 western side going north. All 387 00:26:24,972 --> 00:26:26,807 that would be needed to do 388 00:26:26,807 --> 00:26:29,577 that is a mining permit. So my 389 00:26:29,577 --> 00:26:30,144 clients have applied for a 390 00:26:30,144 --> 00:26:33,214 mining permit to do that. I 391 00:26:33,214 --> 00:26:33,814 think there were discussions 392 00:26:33,814 --> 00:26:36,584 between my client and county 393 00:26:36,584 --> 00:26:38,352 staff prior to purchase it 394 00:26:38,352 --> 00:26:38,852 prior to purchasing the 395 00:26:38,852 --> 00:26:42,890 property. And after. Basically 396 00:26:42,890 --> 00:26:45,659 where where staff could too. 397 00:26:45,659 --> 00:26:46,827 My understanding is that she 398 00:26:46,827 --> 00:26:47,861 indicated that there was 399 00:26:47,861 --> 00:26:48,462 historical mining operations 400 00:26:48,462 --> 00:26:51,498 on the property. There was a 401 00:26:51,498 --> 00:26:56,570 non-conforming use. took that 402 00:26:56,570 --> 00:26:58,606 as okay. We don’t need a 403 00:26:58,606 --> 00:26:59,473 permit and that’s why they 404 00:26:59,473 --> 00:27:00,274 started mining. So I think 405 00:27:00,274 --> 00:27:00,708 there was maybe I’m 406 00:27:00,708 --> 00:27:03,711 misunderstanding there. 407 00:27:03,711 --> 00:27:04,311 Obviously a mining permit is 408 00:27:04,311 --> 00:27:04,878 required. They have applied 409 00:27:04,878 --> 00:27:13,487 for that. And my clients here 410 00:27:13,487 --> 00:27:15,789 as well. Thank you. Thank you. 411 00:27:15,789 --> 00:27:29,270 >> Next speaker, please. Good 412 00:27:29,270 --> 00:27:29,870 morning. warning may need to 413 00:27:29,870 --> 00:27:35,276 move that Mike I’m just going 414 00:27:35,276 --> 00:27:38,012 to read Kuz so. 415 00:27:38,012 --> 00:27:39,013 >> here because I want to 416 00:27:39,013 --> 00:27:40,281 share my concerns. Trucks are 417 00:27:40,281 --> 00:27:42,149 still coming in and out of the 418 00:27:42,149 --> 00:27:42,716 old Henley property. I was 419 00:27:42,716 --> 00:27:43,484 under the impression they were 420 00:27:43,484 --> 00:27:46,520 told to stop operating. My 421 00:27:46,520 --> 00:27:48,389 other concern is access to 422 00:27:48,389 --> 00:27:49,623 look into sand through the old 423 00:27:49,623 --> 00:27:50,557 Henley site. I have photos of 424 00:27:50,557 --> 00:27:54,228 Genoa can’t share on my phone 425 00:27:54,228 --> 00:27:54,928 that I took from the road of 426 00:27:54,928 --> 00:27:55,863 them moving sand on la Qantas 427 00:27:55,863 --> 00:28:01,435 and site. I don’t know what it 428 00:28:01,435 --> 00:28:02,369 is for, but this proves that 429 00:28:02,369 --> 00:28:03,304 they can access the Qantas and 430 00:28:03,304 --> 00:28:06,006 by way of the old Kenley site, 431 00:28:06,006 --> 00:28:07,441 he also closed the entrance to 432 00:28:07,441 --> 00:28:08,008 a Qantas. And so you with a 433 00:28:08,008 --> 00:28:12,246 berm. Could have been to close 434 00:28:12,246 --> 00:28:12,780 up shop or to hide what’s 435 00:28:12,780 --> 00:28:14,915 really going on there. We 436 00:28:14,915 --> 00:28:16,483 can’t see it and I don’t trust 437 00:28:16,483 --> 00:28:18,185 it. Neither should you. I 438 00:28:18,185 --> 00:28:20,254 mean, the bottom line is they 439 00:28:20,254 --> 00:28:22,323 are operating without a 440 00:28:22,323 --> 00:28:24,358 permanent. They have admitted 441 00:28:24,358 --> 00:28:24,892 to it and they have said 442 00:28:24,892 --> 00:28:25,492 they’re going to keep doing 443 00:28:25,492 --> 00:28:26,093 it. They don’t care what you 444 00:28:26,093 --> 00:28:28,062 guys say. So I’m just asking 445 00:28:28,062 --> 00:28:30,898 you to do what’s right. Thank 446 00:28:30,898 --> 00:28:32,232 you for coming. 447 00:28:32,232 --> 00:28:34,601 >> Oh, man. Madam Clerk, did 448 00:28:34,601 --> 00:28:39,206 you get her name? Megan Horak, 449 00:28:39,206 --> 00:28:41,075 thank you. Next speaker. 450 00:28:41,075 --> 00:28:50,818 Please. 451 00:28:50,818 --> 00:28:51,485 >> Good morning. Good morning, 452 00:28:51,485 --> 00:28:52,086 ladies and gentlemen. My name 453 00:28:52,086 --> 00:28:55,689 is Thomas Nunzio. I’ve been 454 00:28:55,689 --> 00:28:56,256 living in this neighborhood 455 00:28:56,256 --> 00:28:59,193 for over 35 years. Everytime 456 00:28:59,193 --> 00:29:02,830 somebody new comes in. They. 457 00:29:02,830 --> 00:29:03,564 I’ve been through this round 458 00:29:03,564 --> 00:29:04,965 and round and round with the 459 00:29:04,965 --> 00:29:05,866 sand mines. Nobody wants to do 460 00:29:05,866 --> 00:29:09,870 the right thing. I have 461 00:29:09,870 --> 00:29:11,605 pictures on my phone. I have 462 00:29:11,605 --> 00:29:13,374 video of yesterday day before 463 00:29:13,374 --> 00:29:16,377 the day before that. But 464 00:29:16,377 --> 00:29:18,479 trucks on the road, they they 465 00:29:18,479 --> 00:29:21,615 pull out of the mine. And then 466 00:29:21,615 --> 00:29:22,249 they clean their tailgates off 467 00:29:22,249 --> 00:29:24,418 on the road. They stop on the 468 00:29:24,418 --> 00:29:27,187 road. We share. You have to go 469 00:29:27,187 --> 00:29:30,491 around these trucks. Just to 470 00:29:30,491 --> 00:29:31,558 get by. There’s a truck coming 471 00:29:31,558 --> 00:29:33,060 the other way. You have to 472 00:29:33,060 --> 00:29:35,396 wait. I mean, it’s just 473 00:29:35,396 --> 00:29:35,963 ridiculous. They should be 474 00:29:35,963 --> 00:29:36,563 doing that in the mine where 475 00:29:36,563 --> 00:29:37,965 it doesn’t put all debris in 476 00:29:37,965 --> 00:29:39,466 the road because it is a 477 00:29:39,466 --> 00:29:42,569 shared wrote apparently they 478 00:29:42,569 --> 00:29:43,904 don’t care. I got I got video 479 00:29:43,904 --> 00:29:47,107 of debris coming in. I the 480 00:29:47,107 --> 00:29:47,741 trucks that are there. There’s 481 00:29:47,741 --> 00:29:50,878 got to be. 10 trucks. Many 482 00:29:50,878 --> 00:29:52,446 will wish I had my own truck 483 00:29:52,446 --> 00:29:56,183 almost 30 years. And I know 484 00:29:56,183 --> 00:29:56,784 just about every one of those 485 00:29:56,784 --> 00:29:57,384 many Willis, they’re all from 486 00:29:57,384 --> 00:29:59,353 Tampa. Half of them don’t 487 00:29:59,353 --> 00:30:03,290 speak English. They don’t care 488 00:30:03,290 --> 00:30:06,860 about stop signs. They don’t 489 00:30:06,860 --> 00:30:07,461 care if your granddaughter or 490 00:30:07,461 --> 00:30:08,028 grandson is riding a horse 491 00:30:08,028 --> 00:30:08,796 around the neighborhood, they 492 00:30:08,796 --> 00:30:12,866 don’t care. They just 493 00:30:12,866 --> 00:30:14,935 oblivious to everybody who 494 00:30:14,935 --> 00:30:16,036 lives. Specter. It’s their 495 00:30:16,036 --> 00:30:16,637 business. They’re going to do 496 00:30:16,637 --> 00:30:19,540 what they’re going to do and to tell you the truth, 497 00:30:19,540 --> 00:30:23,277 we’re really getting tired of. 498 00:30:23,277 --> 00:30:25,312 These guys. They put up stop 499 00:30:25,312 --> 00:30:26,480 signs by were Hoskins is and 500 00:30:26,480 --> 00:30:28,382 they have to make a right on 501 00:30:28,382 --> 00:30:29,917 cooler. They put 3 stop signs 502 00:30:29,917 --> 00:30:34,054 up to its a 3 way. Stop. But I 503 00:30:34,054 --> 00:30:34,655 swear I can sit there all day 504 00:30:34,655 --> 00:30:38,192 long and I can bet you my 505 00:30:38,192 --> 00:30:38,826 paycheck that none of them 506 00:30:38,826 --> 00:30:39,393 will stop that. Those stop 507 00:30:39,393 --> 00:30:42,262 signs they just run them and 508 00:30:42,262 --> 00:30:43,964 go and they’re stopped in the 509 00:30:43,964 --> 00:30:44,765 road. Both sides sometimes 510 00:30:44,765 --> 00:30:46,433 talking to each other. They 511 00:30:46,433 --> 00:30:48,535 won’t move. It’s just 512 00:30:48,535 --> 00:30:49,303 ridiculous. It’s it’s if it’s 513 00:30:49,303 --> 00:30:49,903 a share growth, they ought to 514 00:30:49,903 --> 00:30:52,506 have a little consideration. 515 00:30:52,506 --> 00:30:53,774 And they have not stopped 516 00:30:53,774 --> 00:30:54,374 mining. They’re still mining 517 00:30:54,374 --> 00:30:58,212 without a permit. I just want 518 00:30:58,212 --> 00:30:58,745 to let you all know that. 519 00:30:58,745 --> 00:31:01,682 That’s what’s going on back 520 00:31:01,682 --> 00:31:02,249 there. So it’s just getting 521 00:31:02,249 --> 00:31:06,420 way out of hand and the girls 522 00:31:06,420 --> 00:31:07,087 that live next door to me, 523 00:31:07,087 --> 00:31:07,721 they were riding their horses. 524 00:31:07,721 --> 00:31:10,390 They got run off the road by 525 00:31:10,390 --> 00:31:11,024 many Willard. It was coming up 526 00:31:11,024 --> 00:31:13,360 the road, you know, week we’ve 527 00:31:13,360 --> 00:31:14,728 used these roads for years to 528 00:31:14,728 --> 00:31:17,865 ride our horses enjoyed life. 529 00:31:17,865 --> 00:31:18,699 And they should have to go 530 00:31:18,699 --> 00:31:21,401 through that. Their young 531 00:31:21,401 --> 00:31:22,035 girls there, they just want to 532 00:31:22,035 --> 00:31:24,805 ride their horses you know, 533 00:31:24,805 --> 00:31:27,875 the traffic that’s in there is 534 00:31:27,875 --> 00:31:29,676 unbelievable. The many willer 535 00:31:29,676 --> 00:31:30,244 after many with tractor 536 00:31:30,244 --> 00:31:32,479 trailer. She just ridiculous. 537 00:31:32,479 --> 00:31:35,015 Just wish that That’s 538 00:31:35,015 --> 00:31:37,985 something which saw Ort. 539 00:31:37,985 --> 00:31:40,120 Somebody would just be a 540 00:31:40,120 --> 00:31:40,954 better neighbor. You know, it 541 00:31:40,954 --> 00:31:41,555 just seems to me like nobody 542 00:31:41,555 --> 00:31:44,691 gives a c***. Tell you the 543 00:31:44,691 --> 00:31:45,259 truth. It’s getting pretty 544 00:31:45,259 --> 00:31:48,462 tired of it. Show. Thank Just 545 00:31:48,462 --> 00:31:49,062 want to let you know what was 546 00:31:49,062 --> 00:31:51,031 happening. I do have proof do 547 00:31:51,031 --> 00:31:53,433 if you 548 00:31:53,433 --> 00:31:53,967 >> Thank you for comments 549 00:31:53,967 --> 00:32:08,382 next. Speaker. 550 00:32:08,448 --> 00:32:09,082 >> Good morning. Commissioners 551 00:32:09,082 --> 00:32:09,683 Chris Croll owner and Qantas 552 00:32:09,683 --> 00:32:12,119 and mind. Thank you for 553 00:32:12,119 --> 00:32:16,290 putting this together. 554 00:32:16,290 --> 00:32:16,857 Honestly, if I was in your 555 00:32:16,857 --> 00:32:17,357 position looking in, I 556 00:32:17,357 --> 00:32:17,991 completely understand how this 557 00:32:17,991 --> 00:32:21,528 would look. What I would say 558 00:32:21,528 --> 00:32:23,096 is that we would like to have 559 00:32:23,096 --> 00:32:23,697 the time to present to you. 560 00:32:23,697 --> 00:32:25,933 Our evidence of working with 561 00:32:25,933 --> 00:32:27,234 staff about the plan that was 562 00:32:27,234 --> 00:32:29,336 in place for all of this. I 563 00:32:29,336 --> 00:32:32,306 know we don’t have much time 564 00:32:32,306 --> 00:32:33,340 right now, but we are we have 565 00:32:33,340 --> 00:32:33,941 put everything together. We 566 00:32:33,941 --> 00:32:36,777 look forward to presenting it 567 00:32:36,777 --> 00:32:37,311 buyer due date, which was 568 00:32:37,311 --> 00:32:39,313 presented by the violation. 569 00:32:39,313 --> 00:32:39,913 And that’s all I want to say. 570 00:32:39,913 --> 00:32:40,681 Thank you very much. Thank 571 00:32:40,681 --> 00:32:43,850 you. 572 00:32:43,850 --> 00:32:51,992 >> Next, speaker. Are you 573 00:32:51,992 --> 00:33:04,304 coming up, Mister, a 574 00:33:04,304 --> 00:33:04,838 >> commissioner Finnegan 575 00:33:04,838 --> 00:33:05,439 Commissioner Davis, thank you 576 00:33:05,439 --> 00:33:06,039 for meeting with myself and 577 00:33:06,039 --> 00:33:08,342 some residents last weekend. I 578 00:33:08,342 --> 00:33:08,909 look forward to our meeting 579 00:33:08,909 --> 00:33:10,444 with Mister Steve Howard 580 00:33:10,444 --> 00:33:12,145 tomorrow. Commissioner Davis 581 00:33:12,145 --> 00:33:14,314 during our meeting, you told 582 00:33:14,314 --> 00:33:16,283 us I’m paraphrasing, that has 583 00:33:16,283 --> 00:33:19,086 direct comments to make for at 584 00:33:19,086 --> 00:33:19,853 leadership. And I asked you 585 00:33:19,853 --> 00:33:23,724 how how we can a can. Restore 586 00:33:23,724 --> 00:33:25,359 trust. I want to talk about 587 00:33:25,359 --> 00:33:25,892 why residents are losing 588 00:33:25,892 --> 00:33:27,561 confidence in some of our 589 00:33:27,561 --> 00:33:29,396 board. I don’t want to 590 00:33:29,396 --> 00:33:30,030 distrust my commissioners, 591 00:33:30,030 --> 00:33:30,530 quite frankly, a rather 592 00:33:30,530 --> 00:33:32,199 believe that you have our 593 00:33:32,199 --> 00:33:34,001 backs that you’re watching out 594 00:33:34,001 --> 00:33:34,635 for us. I want to believe that 595 00:33:34,635 --> 00:33:38,405 when a developer comes the it 596 00:33:38,405 --> 00:33:39,573 has to do it. I just your 597 00:33:39,573 --> 00:33:42,476 time. commissioner Davis says 598 00:33:42,476 --> 00:33:43,677 Commissioner Davis, speaking 599 00:33:43,677 --> 00:33:45,612 of doctor, Titus, General, 600 00:33:45,612 --> 00:33:46,179 Open to the public or is it 601 00:33:46,179 --> 00:33:47,614 supposed to be only about the 602 00:33:47,614 --> 00:33:48,382 motion on the floor that 603 00:33:48,382 --> 00:33:48,982 motion on the floor? Is this 604 00:33:48,982 --> 00:33:52,819 about the same line? 605 00:33:52,819 --> 00:33:53,720 >> Part of it to sustain name 606 00:33:53,720 --> 00:33:56,590 for the record, sorry. erase 607 00:33:56,590 --> 00:34:01,528 it just brings okay. So I want 608 00:34:01,528 --> 00:34:02,295 to believe that when a 609 00:34:02,295 --> 00:34:03,597 developer comes before with a 610 00:34:03,597 --> 00:34:04,164 massive proposal, you first 611 00:34:04,164 --> 00:34:04,798 question is is a project right 612 00:34:04,798 --> 00:34:07,968 for Citrus County. But Pine 613 00:34:07,968 --> 00:34:08,568 Ridge has made it difficult. 614 00:34:08,568 --> 00:34:09,369 The sand mines made it 615 00:34:09,369 --> 00:34:09,970 difficult county reporting 90 616 00:34:09,970 --> 00:34:13,440 or 91 made it difficult. 617 00:34:13,440 --> 00:34:13,940 That’s farm has made it 618 00:34:13,940 --> 00:34:14,574 difficult. What about the data 619 00:34:14,574 --> 00:34:16,410 center portagers for others? 620 00:34:16,410 --> 00:34:17,444 So I want to ask a very simple 621 00:34:17,444 --> 00:34:18,612 question who comes first in 622 00:34:18,612 --> 00:34:20,480 this county, the developers of 623 00:34:20,480 --> 00:34:21,615 the community, because based 624 00:34:21,615 --> 00:34:22,649 on what I’ve seen, I’m 625 00:34:22,649 --> 00:34:23,250 concerned that too often the 626 00:34:23,250 --> 00:34:23,784 answer appears to be the 627 00:34:23,784 --> 00:34:25,419 developer. Let me be clear. 628 00:34:25,419 --> 00:34:29,156 I’m not against development. 629 00:34:29,156 --> 00:34:29,723 I’m I’ve said that publicly 630 00:34:29,723 --> 00:34:30,290 and not anti-growth. And I 631 00:34:30,290 --> 00:34:32,292 don’t expect Citrus County to 632 00:34:32,292 --> 00:34:34,494 stop growing. I understand all 633 00:34:34,494 --> 00:34:35,095 of that. But I also believe 634 00:34:35,095 --> 00:34:35,862 the people who already live 635 00:34:35,862 --> 00:34:39,433 here have rights, one of the 636 00:34:39,433 --> 00:34:40,167 right says to expect 637 00:34:40,167 --> 00:34:40,667 development to happen. 638 00:34:40,667 --> 00:34:41,802 According to the rules, this 639 00:34:41,802 --> 00:34:43,470 county adopted to protect our 640 00:34:43,470 --> 00:34:44,037 communities. That’s really 641 00:34:44,037 --> 00:34:46,506 what this is about. Do we have 642 00:34:46,506 --> 00:34:47,774 a local government? We can 643 00:34:47,774 --> 00:34:48,408 trust to follow, protect and 644 00:34:48,408 --> 00:34:50,877 enforce its own rules. Who is 645 00:34:50,877 --> 00:34:51,445 protecting our land when it 646 00:34:51,445 --> 00:34:53,847 came to the sand. Mine who is 647 00:34:53,847 --> 00:34:54,581 making sure the permitting 648 00:34:54,581 --> 00:34:56,183 requirements and rules are 649 00:34:56,183 --> 00:34:58,285 being followed. What about 650 00:34:58,285 --> 00:35:00,387 Tuscany Ranch? Residents had 651 00:35:00,387 --> 00:35:01,521 questions about the request, 652 00:35:01,521 --> 00:35:01,955 particularly after 653 00:35:01,955 --> 00:35:03,156 Commissioner Basil counting 654 00:35:03,156 --> 00:35:05,659 Rent County Road 4.91. and 655 00:35:05,659 --> 00:35:07,761 that 3 million dollar state 656 00:35:07,761 --> 00:35:08,962 funding request. Those events 657 00:35:08,962 --> 00:35:10,464 matter because trust is 658 00:35:10,464 --> 00:35:11,064 cumulative. And then we come 659 00:35:11,064 --> 00:35:13,800 to Pine Ridge. The same 3 660 00:35:13,800 --> 00:35:14,434 commissioners voted to approve 661 00:35:14,434 --> 00:35:16,770 Pine Ridge application as the 662 00:35:16,770 --> 00:35:17,671 court is no question that 663 00:35:17,671 --> 00:35:19,239 approval. And the reason is 664 00:35:19,239 --> 00:35:21,007 not insignificant. The judge 665 00:35:21,007 --> 00:35:21,641 found that the board failed to 666 00:35:21,641 --> 00:35:22,109 observe the essential 667 00:35:22,109 --> 00:35:24,044 requirements of law. That’s 668 00:35:24,044 --> 00:35:25,245 not a technical issue. That’s 669 00:35:25,245 --> 00:35:26,113 a fundamental problem. I keep 670 00:35:26,113 --> 00:35:28,482 coming back to one question. 671 00:35:28,482 --> 00:35:30,050 Why did residents and pirates 672 00:35:30,050 --> 00:35:30,650 have to take their own 673 00:35:30,650 --> 00:35:31,218 government to court to get 674 00:35:31,218 --> 00:35:33,653 this question answered? Think 675 00:35:33,653 --> 00:35:34,821 about that. Residents had to 676 00:35:34,821 --> 00:35:36,189 spend time and money 677 00:35:36,189 --> 00:35:36,823 challenging a decision made by 678 00:35:36,823 --> 00:35:39,826 the government. They elected 679 00:35:39,826 --> 00:35:40,827 to present How can that not 680 00:35:40,827 --> 00:35:41,461 affect our confidence? Because 681 00:35:41,461 --> 00:35:44,030 people are watching. We’re 682 00:35:44,030 --> 00:35:44,831 asking questions requesting 683 00:35:44,831 --> 00:35:45,398 public records were paying 684 00:35:45,398 --> 00:35:47,501 attention to vote. And we’re 685 00:35:47,501 --> 00:35:48,368 comparing what we’re being 686 00:35:48,368 --> 00:35:49,469 told with what we’re seeing 687 00:35:49,469 --> 00:35:51,538 and we’re speaking out. And 688 00:35:51,538 --> 00:35:54,341 then Pine Ridge comes along. 689 00:35:54,341 --> 00:35:55,575 We are told rules matter. 690 00:35:55,575 --> 00:35:58,211 We’re told facts matter. We’re 691 00:35:58,211 --> 00:35:58,779 told the Comp Plan Matters. 692 00:35:58,779 --> 00:36:00,213 Land Development, Code matter. 693 00:36:00,213 --> 00:36:01,882 Zoning matters. So when 694 00:36:01,882 --> 00:36:02,449 residency one controversial 695 00:36:02,449 --> 00:36:04,951 project after another, and 696 00:36:04,951 --> 00:36:06,119 then a court finds that some 697 00:36:06,119 --> 00:36:07,354 of the board failed to observe 698 00:36:07,354 --> 00:36:07,788 the essential role 699 00:36:07,788 --> 00:36:10,157 requirements of law. People 700 00:36:10,157 --> 00:36:10,757 are naturally going to start 701 00:36:10,757 --> 00:36:13,693 connecting the dots. Truth 702 00:36:13,693 --> 00:36:14,327 isn’t necessarily lost because 703 00:36:14,327 --> 00:36:17,030 of one isolated incident. 704 00:36:17,030 --> 00:36:17,631 Trust is lost and people are 705 00:36:17,631 --> 00:36:20,667 being seeing a pattern. So I’m 706 00:36:20,667 --> 00:36:21,268 asking you to make us believe 707 00:36:21,268 --> 00:36:23,203 that you are putting Citrus 708 00:36:23,203 --> 00:36:24,104 County first. That’s what 709 00:36:24,104 --> 00:36:26,540 we’re asking for. Thank you. 710 00:36:26,540 --> 00:36:28,108 for your comments 711 00:36:28,108 --> 00:36:33,246 next speaker. Please. Anyone 712 00:36:33,246 --> 00:36:34,281 else would like to come up and 713 00:36:34,281 --> 00:36:38,251 speak before the board on the 714 00:36:38,251 --> 00:36:41,621 A close open to the public. 715 00:36:41,621 --> 00:36:42,222 Board. Any further comments. 716 00:36:42,222 --> 00:36:46,092 Commissioner Barrick. Friday, 717 00:36:46,092 --> 00:36:47,394 I was going from one meeting 718 00:36:47,394 --> 00:36:47,994 down assess and I had to take 719 00:36:47,994 --> 00:36:52,699 4.90. 720 00:36:52,699 --> 00:36:53,767 >> And there were sand mine 721 00:36:53,767 --> 00:36:55,368 dump trucks coming out onto 722 00:36:55,368 --> 00:36:58,004 4.90, not one, not 2. And yes, 723 00:36:58,004 --> 00:36:58,538 it was disruptive of the 724 00:36:58,538 --> 00:37:00,740 traffic. And I was upset 725 00:37:00,740 --> 00:37:04,244 because at our meeting we were 726 00:37:04,244 --> 00:37:08,315 told they were not mining. And 727 00:37:08,315 --> 00:37:09,549 to me, I was president just 728 00:37:09,549 --> 00:37:12,586 Spring Civic Association and 729 00:37:12,586 --> 00:37:13,186 we have deed restrictions and 730 00:37:13,186 --> 00:37:14,588 we send out letters to our 731 00:37:14,588 --> 00:37:15,155 attorney and what it should 732 00:37:15,155 --> 00:37:18,058 cease and desist. It meant 733 00:37:18,058 --> 00:37:20,093 seasoned ISIS from that day 734 00:37:20,093 --> 00:37:23,563 until you got it fixed. Not 735 00:37:23,563 --> 00:37:26,366 continue until whatever date 736 00:37:26,366 --> 00:37:27,167 you feel like it or whatever 737 00:37:27,167 --> 00:37:29,903 date you go back to court. So 738 00:37:29,903 --> 00:37:30,637 when I see this come across 739 00:37:30,637 --> 00:37:35,809 our desk again. I say we need 740 00:37:35,809 --> 00:37:36,409 to approve the attorney to do 741 00:37:36,409 --> 00:37:39,779 what you need to do and have 742 00:37:39,779 --> 00:37:40,780 chair sign whatever papers are 743 00:37:40,780 --> 00:37:43,016 needed because 744 00:37:43,016 --> 00:37:45,352 >> when we say ceased and 745 00:37:45,352 --> 00:37:48,154 desist, it means top right 746 00:37:48,154 --> 00:37:48,722 now, not tomorrow or not. 6 747 00:37:48,722 --> 00:37:51,424 weeks from now. Thank you. 748 00:37:51,424 --> 00:37:57,564 >> They want I have a couple 749 00:37:57,564 --> 00:38:02,535 questions just one speaker had 750 00:38:02,535 --> 00:38:03,203 talked about legality of 751 00:38:03,203 --> 00:38:05,205 following the correct 752 00:38:05,205 --> 00:38:08,742 processes and this commission 753 00:38:08,742 --> 00:38:10,176 can register before we have to 754 00:38:10,176 --> 00:38:11,211 stop engaging in lawsuits. 755 00:38:11,211 --> 00:38:17,050 What? I get there’s a time 756 00:38:17,050 --> 00:38:17,684 difference of a couple of 757 00:38:17,684 --> 00:38:18,318 weeks rates timber. 4th. I see 758 00:38:18,318 --> 00:38:22,389 on this last paper. If they 759 00:38:22,389 --> 00:38:24,391 follow that process, it goes 760 00:38:24,391 --> 00:38:26,426 to the magistrate and then 761 00:38:26,426 --> 00:38:27,027 there would be an order given 762 00:38:27,027 --> 00:38:30,997 if we do this process with 763 00:38:30,997 --> 00:38:33,133 that, the you handling it with 764 00:38:33,133 --> 00:38:34,100 that? The U.S. hiring outside 765 00:38:34,100 --> 00:38:37,103 counsel what’s the cost to the 766 00:38:37,103 --> 00:38:42,309 taxpayers? In either 767 00:38:42,309 --> 00:38:42,876 direction? And obviously it 768 00:38:42,876 --> 00:38:43,343 would have to be an 769 00:38:43,343 --> 00:38:43,910 approximate cost. I know I 770 00:38:43,910 --> 00:38:45,345 would not hold to you ever to 771 00:38:45,345 --> 00:38:47,948 a dollar amount. I just want 772 00:38:47,948 --> 00:38:50,717 to know how lengthy is the 773 00:38:50,717 --> 00:38:51,351 process both ways. So we could 774 00:38:51,351 --> 00:38:55,221 say if. If the border 775 00:38:55,221 --> 00:38:57,691 ex-Michigan I signed this 776 00:38:57,691 --> 00:38:59,626 today, what does that do 777 00:38:59,626 --> 00:39:01,795 differently and what’s the 778 00:39:01,795 --> 00:39:05,131 cost of that? Then if we go 779 00:39:05,131 --> 00:39:05,732 code enforcement, think that 780 00:39:05,732 --> 00:39:07,133 much time are we saving? You 781 00:39:07,133 --> 00:39:10,870 understand I’m saying? First 782 00:39:10,870 --> 00:39:11,404 of all, we were going to 783 00:39:11,404 --> 00:39:12,839 handle it within my office. I 784 00:39:12,839 --> 00:39:13,974 think you all know I’m having 785 00:39:13,974 --> 00:39:15,075 some health issues, but 786 00:39:15,075 --> 00:39:18,044 together Valen I can. 787 00:39:18,044 --> 00:39:19,045 >> Can get that done. So we 788 00:39:19,045 --> 00:39:20,780 weren’t going to engage 789 00:39:20,780 --> 00:39:22,949 outside counsel for this. The 790 00:39:22,949 --> 00:39:24,584 county has a history of 791 00:39:24,584 --> 00:39:25,318 pursuing some of these types 792 00:39:25,318 --> 00:39:27,320 of actions in the past that 793 00:39:27,320 --> 00:39:32,092 I’ve seen. it’s not unusual, 794 00:39:32,092 --> 00:39:33,193 at least for the county to to 795 00:39:33,193 --> 00:39:35,628 seek these types of actions 796 00:39:35,628 --> 00:39:40,266 when it’s something, you 797 00:39:40,266 --> 00:39:41,835 Important say some might think 798 00:39:41,835 --> 00:39:44,504 egregious but also important 799 00:39:44,504 --> 00:39:46,239 so we can handle that. The 800 00:39:46,239 --> 00:39:46,840 costs involved would just be 801 00:39:46,840 --> 00:39:50,610 the filing fees and meal if we 802 00:39:50,610 --> 00:39:56,082 have to court reporters if we 803 00:39:56,082 --> 00:39:56,950 have to do any kind of 804 00:39:56,950 --> 00:39:57,584 investigative things, there 805 00:39:57,584 --> 00:39:58,385 might be some some cost, but 806 00:39:58,385 --> 00:40:00,020 the cost will be minimal 807 00:40:00,020 --> 00:40:01,588 because we are keeping it in 808 00:40:01,588 --> 00:40:05,692 house as far as timeline. It’s 809 00:40:05,692 --> 00:40:07,861 hard to say how quickly we’re 810 00:40:07,861 --> 00:40:09,729 going to be able to get to 811 00:40:09,729 --> 00:40:13,833 court. I would say 6 months to 812 00:40:13,833 --> 00:40:16,636 get some initial reaction from 813 00:40:16,636 --> 00:40:17,237 the court. I’m not going say 814 00:40:17,237 --> 00:40:18,171 that it’s going to be final 815 00:40:18,171 --> 00:40:18,805 within 6 months, but hopefully 816 00:40:18,805 --> 00:40:23,510 we can get a hearing on our request for temporary 817 00:40:23,510 --> 00:40:24,177 relief. We be asking for 818 00:40:24,177 --> 00:40:26,279 temporary and permanent 819 00:40:26,279 --> 00:40:28,214 relief. So hopefully on the 820 00:40:28,214 --> 00:40:31,217 temporary it could be 821 00:40:31,217 --> 00:40:32,485 relatively short. But I can’t 822 00:40:32,485 --> 00:40:36,423 stress the the weight 823 00:40:36,423 --> 00:40:36,990 difference between an order 824 00:40:36,990 --> 00:40:37,924 from the court and an order 825 00:40:37,924 --> 00:40:41,761 from the special master. There 826 00:40:41,761 --> 00:40:43,730 is a certain finality and 827 00:40:43,730 --> 00:40:44,864 importance and weight given to 828 00:40:44,864 --> 00:40:47,967 a circuit court a county court 829 00:40:47,967 --> 00:40:52,439 decisions. So I think What we 830 00:40:52,439 --> 00:40:53,573 find with our code compliance 831 00:40:53,573 --> 00:40:58,344 cases is sometimes we see them 832 00:40:58,344 --> 00:40:58,912 order entered and then it 833 00:40:58,912 --> 00:41:00,580 becomes back and that comes 834 00:41:00,580 --> 00:41:08,021 back. It. It’s not as final as a court decisions. So I in 835 00:41:08,021 --> 00:41:08,588 quite interim, I question I 836 00:41:08,588 --> 00:41:10,457 understand that one. 837 00:41:10,457 --> 00:41:11,791 >> It is more powerful than 838 00:41:11,791 --> 00:41:15,462 the other. But one is 839 00:41:15,462 --> 00:41:16,062 September 4th. The other way 840 00:41:16,062 --> 00:41:21,334 you’re seeing 6 months. I’m I 841 00:41:21,334 --> 00:41:21,935 don’t want to I don’t want to 842 00:41:21,935 --> 00:41:23,336 give you false expectations 843 00:41:23,336 --> 00:41:24,471 and say it’s going to you 844 00:41:24,471 --> 00:41:26,039 know, a month or 2 months. 845 00:41:26,039 --> 00:41:26,639 It’s a soon as we can get on 846 00:41:26,639 --> 00:41:27,974 the court’s calendar. 847 00:41:27,974 --> 00:41:32,846 >> Hopefully. The respondent 848 00:41:32,846 --> 00:41:33,980 will cease operations, 849 00:41:33,980 --> 00:41:34,914 especially after today and 850 00:41:34,914 --> 00:41:35,548 especially if you direct us to 851 00:41:35,548 --> 00:41:39,285 file the suit because when it 852 00:41:39,285 --> 00:41:39,819 comes to court, the judge 853 00:41:39,819 --> 00:41:43,056 probably won’t look favorably 854 00:41:43,056 --> 00:41:43,523 upon them continuing 855 00:41:43,523 --> 00:41:45,525 operations after it’s been. 856 00:41:45,525 --> 00:41:46,159 mean, there was ample evidence 857 00:41:46,159 --> 00:41:47,794 that you’re hearing that they 858 00:41:47,794 --> 00:41:52,432 shouldn’t be mining and the 859 00:41:52,432 --> 00:41:55,268 September 4th date, I would 860 00:41:55,268 --> 00:41:56,069 point out is on this second 861 00:41:56,069 --> 00:41:58,438 partial the Henley, partial 862 00:41:58,438 --> 00:42:00,940 the other date was June 27th. 863 00:42:00,940 --> 00:42:04,777 I say. And so if perhaps if 864 00:42:04,777 --> 00:42:06,880 you want to wait on the 865 00:42:06,880 --> 00:42:07,881 vegetative debris and the 866 00:42:07,881 --> 00:42:08,515 property from coming in from 867 00:42:08,515 --> 00:42:12,285 the Henley property, if you 868 00:42:12,285 --> 00:42:12,852 want to wait til September, 869 00:42:12,852 --> 00:42:14,187 you can do that. But the 870 00:42:14,187 --> 00:42:14,754 deadline for this other has 871 00:42:14,754 --> 00:42:19,893 already passed. I say. 872 00:42:19,893 --> 00:42:20,827 >> And so that deadline 873 00:42:20,827 --> 00:42:21,327 passed, it went to the 874 00:42:21,327 --> 00:42:24,197 magistrate. 875 00:42:24,197 --> 00:42:24,664 >> know, their their 876 00:42:24,664 --> 00:42:27,767 opportunity to cure past. It 877 00:42:27,767 --> 00:42:30,036 says when does that case go to 878 00:42:30,036 --> 00:42:30,403 the magistrate? 879 00:42:30,403 --> 00:42:32,972 >> Wednesday to to stay. If 880 00:42:32,972 --> 00:42:34,541 you’re going mass J C 881 00:42:34,541 --> 00:42:40,580 Charlton, our director. Mr. 882 00:42:40,580 --> 00:42:41,481 Charlton, we often don’t get 883 00:42:41,481 --> 00:42:42,882 to see you at these. Nice to 884 00:42:42,882 --> 00:42:45,118 see this morning. 885 00:42:45,118 --> 00:42:46,152 >> Good morning or good 886 00:42:46,152 --> 00:42:52,692 morning, Jace. 887 00:42:52,692 --> 00:42:53,993 >> Our next hour here. And for 888 00:42:53,993 --> 00:42:59,532 those cases be October, 21st. 889 00:42:59,532 --> 00:43:00,133 And we’re going to the other 890 00:43:00,133 --> 00:43:02,468 if the other ones go to that 891 00:43:02,468 --> 00:43:03,169 hearing is will it also be 892 00:43:03,169 --> 00:43:03,736 October 21st as well? We’re 893 00:43:03,736 --> 00:43:04,237 going to have them all 894 00:43:04,237 --> 00:43:06,906 together. Thank you. Any more 895 00:43:06,906 --> 00:43:12,011 questions. 896 00:43:12,011 --> 00:43:13,246 >> Yes, Commissioner Kerik has 897 00:43:13,246 --> 00:43:14,447 a question patients to 898 00:43:14,447 --> 00:43:15,014 magistrate this week. Is it 899 00:43:15,014 --> 00:43:18,785 possible to get the one from? 900 00:43:18,785 --> 00:43:19,485 June moved up to this week’s? 901 00:43:19,485 --> 00:43:23,523 No, ma’am, OK, thank you. 902 00:43:23,523 --> 00:43:24,123 Thank you. Anyone 903 00:43:24,123 --> 00:43:35,602 else for Mr. I would hate to 904 00:43:35,602 --> 00:43:36,636 spend a lot of tax, my 905 00:43:36,636 --> 00:43:37,337 question just I don’t want to 906 00:43:37,337 --> 00:43:39,472 spend a lot of taxpayer money 907 00:43:39,472 --> 00:43:41,040 if the result is going to be 908 00:43:41,040 --> 00:43:41,874 the same around the same time. 909 00:43:41,874 --> 00:43:44,744 Does that make sense? 910 00:43:44,744 --> 00:43:45,812 >> But you’re saying that 911 00:43:45,812 --> 00:43:47,213 we’re not going to spend you 912 00:43:47,213 --> 00:43:49,949 don’t see us spending a lot of 913 00:43:49,949 --> 00:43:50,550 extra money for the result of 914 00:43:50,550 --> 00:43:55,121 maybe coming at the same time. 915 00:43:55,121 --> 00:43:56,256 I don’t see you spending a lot 916 00:43:56,256 --> 00:43:58,291 as you turn I said you, you 917 00:43:58,291 --> 00:43:59,025 May. You’re gonna have a 918 00:43:59,025 --> 00:44:02,061 filing fee I’m sorry that I 919 00:44:02,061 --> 00:44:02,595 don’t know what those are 920 00:44:02,595 --> 00:44:05,498 these days. Maybe my assistant 921 00:44:05,498 --> 00:44:11,337 might come rushing up to tell 922 00:44:11,337 --> 00:44:12,238 me. 923 00:44:12,238 --> 00:44:13,106 >> we all know how much, 924 00:44:13,106 --> 00:44:17,677 Sally, flick. 925 00:44:17,677 --> 00:44:18,811 >> Ali, remember, this was 926 00:44:18,811 --> 00:44:19,412 Denise that right up here and 927 00:44:19,412 --> 00:44:20,046 that may have to go the she’s 928 00:44:20,046 --> 00:44:25,752 gonna was pretty okay. 400, 929 00:44:25,752 --> 00:44:26,352 $400 for filing fee. And then 930 00:44:26,352 --> 00:44:29,389 if there are any depositions, 931 00:44:29,389 --> 00:44:32,292 court reporter, fees. 932 00:44:32,292 --> 00:44:35,995 Ministerial Fi service fees. 933 00:44:35,995 --> 00:44:36,562 You know, $40 here. I mean, 934 00:44:36,562 --> 00:44:39,899 it’s not going to be. It’s not 935 00:44:39,899 --> 00:44:40,433 like when we hire outside 936 00:44:40,433 --> 00:44:45,204 counsel. Okay. 937 00:44:45,204 --> 00:44:45,805 >> Thank you or to any other 938 00:44:45,805 --> 00:44:50,743 comments or questions. 939 00:44:50,743 --> 00:44:51,811 >> All those in favor signify 940 00:44:51,811 --> 00:44:54,314 by saying Aye, aye, any 941 00:44:54,314 --> 00:44:56,349 opposed motion carries 5, All 942 00:44:56,349 --> 00:44:56,849 right. With that, this 943 00:44:56,849 --> 00:45:10,797 meeting’s adjourned. 944 00:45:10,797 --> 00:45:10,930 I’m 945 00:45:10,930 --> 00:45:20,340 sorry. It’s on the agenda. 946 00:45:20,340 --> 00:45:22,275 After the motion, there’s a 947 00:45:22,275 --> 00:45:22,842 separate open to the public 948 00:45:22,842 --> 00:45:27,213 after the 949 00:45:27,213 --> 00:45:29,382 >> Microphone meeting back in 950 00:45:29,382 --> 00:45:31,217 session. 951 00:45:31,217 --> 00:45:31,818 >> My apologies and thank you 952 00:45:31,818 --> 00:45:32,618 for that because I did open to 953 00:45:32,618 --> 00:45:36,222 the public just for the item 954 00:45:36,222 --> 00:45:36,789 and you would like to speak 955 00:45:36,789 --> 00:45:37,390 about whatever you’d like to 956 00:45:37,390 --> 00:45:37,724 speak about. 957 00:45:37,724 --> 00:45:40,560 >> Come on open to the public 958 00:45:40,560 --> 00:45:57,110 is now. Please forgive me. 959 00:45:57,176 --> 00:45:58,010 >> Good morning. Commissioners 960 00:45:58,010 --> 00:45:59,145 polled already 30 41 West 961 00:45:59,145 --> 00:45:59,679 thing be street. You many 962 00:45:59,679 --> 00:46:02,648 times before here. I’m 963 00:46:02,648 --> 00:46:04,217 speaking on something today. 964 00:46:04,217 --> 00:46:04,784 Not about what you have on 965 00:46:04,784 --> 00:46:09,155 your agenda directly. Citrus 966 00:46:09,155 --> 00:46:09,789 County benefit from an AI data 967 00:46:09,789 --> 00:46:14,160 center. As controversial as an 968 00:46:14,160 --> 00:46:16,896 AI data center seems to be. I 969 00:46:16,896 --> 00:46:18,664 believe that one and only one 970 00:46:18,664 --> 00:46:19,298 reasonable site exists in this 971 00:46:19,298 --> 00:46:23,703 county. By examining what all 972 00:46:23,703 --> 00:46:25,204 parties want. The finding a 973 00:46:25,204 --> 00:46:25,772 solution that gets us there 974 00:46:25,772 --> 00:46:28,307 without undue hysteria. The 975 00:46:28,307 --> 00:46:29,942 county can satisfy all but the 976 00:46:29,942 --> 00:46:32,311 most polarized elements. What 977 00:46:32,311 --> 00:46:37,283 the people want. From numerous 978 00:46:37,283 --> 00:46:37,950 comments at public meetings. 979 00:46:37,950 --> 00:46:40,119 The great majority of the 980 00:46:40,119 --> 00:46:40,987 people want any AI center to 981 00:46:40,987 --> 00:46:45,658 be far away from them. 982 00:46:45,658 --> 00:46:46,726 Complaints of noise light. 983 00:46:46,726 --> 00:46:49,662 Does vibration unsightly mess 984 00:46:49,662 --> 00:46:50,163 and proximity to an AI 985 00:46:50,163 --> 00:46:54,267 disappear with distance? 986 00:46:54,267 --> 00:46:54,734 Perceptions of future 987 00:46:54,734 --> 00:46:56,602 expansion and its attendant 988 00:46:56,602 --> 00:46:57,170 anxiety decreases well with 989 00:46:57,170 --> 00:47:00,406 distance. What the purveyors I 990 00:47:00,406 --> 00:47:05,244 want. Obviously great 991 00:47:05,244 --> 00:47:06,078 long-term profits can be had 992 00:47:06,078 --> 00:47:07,547 by those who own slash 993 00:47:07,547 --> 00:47:12,051 control. I center. These 994 00:47:12,051 --> 00:47:12,685 entity seemed to feel the time 995 00:47:12,685 --> 00:47:13,986 is of the essence, do it now 996 00:47:13,986 --> 00:47:18,858 before the bubble bursts. The 997 00:47:18,858 --> 00:47:21,794 current nature of AI is huge. 998 00:47:21,794 --> 00:47:23,463 Computational slash collating 999 00:47:23,463 --> 00:47:23,963 power, coupled with the 1000 00:47:23,963 --> 00:47:28,100 seeming sorcery of algorithms. 1001 00:47:28,100 --> 00:47:28,868 The strain this imposes on 1002 00:47:28,868 --> 00:47:31,103 resources like electric power 1003 00:47:31,103 --> 00:47:32,104 generation, excessive heat 1004 00:47:32,104 --> 00:47:34,941 production requiring cooling 1005 00:47:34,941 --> 00:47:35,908 and vast land areas to 1006 00:47:35,908 --> 00:47:37,643 accommodate equipment and 1007 00:47:37,643 --> 00:47:38,644 buildings are prohibitive. In 1008 00:47:38,644 --> 00:47:43,716 most cases. Some projects come 1009 00:47:43,716 --> 00:47:44,584 with NBA’s that leave the 1010 00:47:44,584 --> 00:47:46,619 public. it ease? This is a 1011 00:47:46,619 --> 00:47:49,789 hard sell. What the county 1012 00:47:49,789 --> 00:47:56,229 needs to do. Find a balance 1013 00:47:56,229 --> 00:47:56,762 that quiets disagreement 1014 00:47:56,762 --> 00:47:57,330 between the parties that is 1015 00:47:57,330 --> 00:47:57,930 also beneficial to the entire 1016 00:47:57,930 --> 00:48:03,736 county. Proposal. Place all AI 1017 00:48:03,736 --> 00:48:05,571 development in the northwest 1018 00:48:05,571 --> 00:48:06,539 corner of the county on or 1019 00:48:06,539 --> 00:48:10,243 near the Duke Energy complex. 1020 00:48:10,243 --> 00:48:12,245 From the standpoint of 1021 00:48:12,245 --> 00:48:13,479 distance to populated areas 1022 00:48:13,479 --> 00:48:14,180 and availability of required 1023 00:48:14,180 --> 00:48:16,148 resources for AI data centers. 1024 00:48:16,148 --> 00:48:19,886 There is no better location. 1025 00:48:19,886 --> 00:48:21,220 The existing usage of the area 1026 00:48:21,220 --> 00:48:23,589 has created an industrial 1027 00:48:23,589 --> 00:48:25,558 complex in an environmentally 1028 00:48:25,558 --> 00:48:27,493 sensitive region for over 50 1029 00:48:27,493 --> 00:48:28,461 years with no great 1030 00:48:28,461 --> 00:48:31,831 dislocation to the county. The 1031 00:48:31,831 --> 00:48:35,735 Heat Island already exist. The 1032 00:48:35,735 --> 00:48:37,837 noise light, does that already 1033 00:48:37,837 --> 00:48:39,672 exist. The copious power and 1034 00:48:39,672 --> 00:48:40,239 water availability already 1035 00:48:40,239 --> 00:48:45,144 exist. Little of consequence 1036 00:48:45,144 --> 00:48:47,413 remains except negotiations 1037 00:48:47,413 --> 00:48:48,481 between the involved parties 1038 00:48:48,481 --> 00:48:49,048 slash factions on terms of 1039 00:48:49,048 --> 00:48:53,252 usage. The current generating 1040 00:48:53,252 --> 00:48:53,853 capacity as measured and you 1041 00:48:53,853 --> 00:48:58,958 go out. May I continue? OK? 1042 00:48:58,958 --> 00:49:02,361 Thank you. Thank you. 1043 00:49:02,361 --> 00:49:12,872 >> Next speaker, please. 1044 00:49:12,872 --> 00:49:13,506 >> We needed morning board. My 1045 00:49:13,506 --> 00:49:15,041 name is John. Every than in 1046 00:49:15,041 --> 00:49:17,176 France. And I was here before 1047 00:49:17,176 --> 00:49:19,278 you last week regarding an 1048 00:49:19,278 --> 00:49:20,046 incident of a death threat 1049 00:49:20,046 --> 00:49:22,915 being reported to the 1050 00:49:22,915 --> 00:49:24,083 sheriff’s office. Since that 1051 00:49:24,083 --> 00:49:26,185 time, the Chronicle has run a 1052 00:49:26,185 --> 00:49:27,153 sort of a clarification buried 1053 00:49:27,153 --> 00:49:30,990 in the local section that you 1054 00:49:30,990 --> 00:49:32,458 have to go online to find what 1055 00:49:32,458 --> 00:49:33,059 the issue is. And it’s out in 1056 00:49:33,059 --> 00:49:34,627 the 16th paragraph. So it’s 1057 00:49:34,627 --> 00:49:36,829 not really an apology and 1058 00:49:36,829 --> 00:49:38,631 hardly anybody will notice it. 1059 00:49:38,631 --> 00:49:42,001 But what happened was a 1060 00:49:42,001 --> 00:49:42,635 citizen of Citrus County who’s 1061 00:49:42,635 --> 00:49:46,005 running for County commission, 1062 00:49:46,005 --> 00:49:46,906 came into the sheriff’s and 1063 00:49:46,906 --> 00:49:49,609 reported a death threat. Then 1064 00:49:49,609 --> 00:49:50,810 she came to the county 1065 00:49:50,810 --> 00:49:51,544 commission and said that she 1066 00:49:51,544 --> 00:49:52,778 had done it. And the Chronicle 1067 00:49:52,778 --> 00:49:56,649 said it was a lie that she had 1068 00:49:56,649 --> 00:49:57,249 never reported it even though 1069 00:49:57,249 --> 00:49:57,850 they had the video that they 1070 00:49:57,850 --> 00:50:01,187 that she did. And and you 1071 00:50:01,187 --> 00:50:01,821 know, the issue really that I 1072 00:50:01,821 --> 00:50:03,756 have, which you can address is 1073 00:50:03,756 --> 00:50:05,725 the the sheriff’s office 1074 00:50:05,725 --> 00:50:06,292 mishandling it because they 1075 00:50:06,292 --> 00:50:10,863 didn’t put it in in written 1076 00:50:10,863 --> 00:50:12,565 report. so I found out that 1077 00:50:12,565 --> 00:50:13,165 Jennifer Grogan has gone back 1078 00:50:13,165 --> 00:50:16,636 to the sheriff’s office. She’s 1079 00:50:16,636 --> 00:50:18,971 spoken to commit a crime 1080 00:50:18,971 --> 00:50:19,472 detective and they have 1081 00:50:19,472 --> 00:50:22,475 subpoena to her phone records 1082 00:50:22,475 --> 00:50:23,075 to try to find out who trace 1083 00:50:23,075 --> 00:50:23,643 it, which I believe should 1084 00:50:23,643 --> 00:50:24,644 have been done in the first 1085 00:50:24,644 --> 00:50:27,647 place. So my issue is that the 1086 00:50:27,647 --> 00:50:28,581 sheriff’s office is not 1087 00:50:28,581 --> 00:50:29,682 handling these issues 1088 00:50:29,682 --> 00:50:30,449 correctly from the beginning. 1089 00:50:30,449 --> 00:50:32,551 And so we Co go back after 1090 00:50:32,551 --> 00:50:36,489 they find out because of you 1091 00:50:36,489 --> 00:50:37,189 article in the newspaper that 1092 00:50:37,189 --> 00:50:40,593 the report was never filed 1093 00:50:40,593 --> 00:50:43,396 properly. So hope, you know, 1094 00:50:43,396 --> 00:50:44,296 tomorrow’s election but you’re 1095 00:50:44,296 --> 00:50:44,897 a gun and still be there for 1096 00:50:44,897 --> 00:50:45,498 at least the next few months, 1097 00:50:45,498 --> 00:50:46,465 regardless of what happens in 1098 00:50:46,465 --> 00:50:47,066 the election. So I would like 1099 00:50:47,066 --> 00:50:51,470 to see this addressed, you 1100 00:50:51,470 --> 00:50:52,672 know, the sheriff’s in a way 1101 00:50:52,672 --> 00:50:53,706 has acknowledged that it was 1102 00:50:53,706 --> 00:50:55,307 but it shouldn’t take in all 1103 00:50:55,307 --> 00:50:58,310 this to make that happen. I 1104 00:50:58,310 --> 00:51:00,312 think procedures and to be put 1105 00:51:00,312 --> 00:51:01,380 in place so that when somebody 1106 00:51:01,380 --> 00:51:03,382 comes to the sheriff’s office 1107 00:51:03,382 --> 00:51:06,385 with complain about a death 1108 00:51:06,385 --> 00:51:07,219 threat, that there is a 1109 00:51:07,219 --> 00:51:07,787 procedure that’s followed, 1110 00:51:07,787 --> 00:51:08,487 that the call was traced. You 1111 00:51:08,487 --> 00:51:09,121 know, if it’s a it’s a came in 1112 00:51:09,121 --> 00:51:12,758 through a phone call and that 1113 00:51:12,758 --> 00:51:13,759 it’s not dismissed in the 1114 00:51:13,759 --> 00:51:14,393 report immunity. Put that it’s 1115 00:51:14,393 --> 00:51:15,695 an every day, something like 1116 00:51:15,695 --> 00:51:17,396 an everyday thing which is 1117 00:51:17,396 --> 00:51:26,839 just totally wrong exposed