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Director of Utility Services Erik Olson recalled that on December 1, 2009, the Board <br />empowered the Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) with additional responsibilities to consider <br />and study Electric Franchise issues. During the January 14, 2010 UAC Meeting , Dr. Stephen <br />Faherty had made a presentation regarding the possibility of the Board approving and sending a <br />letter to Florida Power and Light (FP&L) expressing an interest in whether they would consider <br />the service to the entire unincorporated portions of Indian River County. He recommended the <br />Board consider the draft letter as a template to be sent to FP&L. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, to move forward to <br />send the proposed letter to FP&L regarding additional <br />electric service. <br />Commissioner Wheeler drew attention to the eighth bullet on page 327 of the Backup, <br />feeling that the fair market value should specify the fair market value of the City of Vero Beach <br />facilities located in the unincorporated area of Indian River County. <br />Chairman O'Bryan mentioned, for the record, that it is his desire for the City to work out <br />an agreement, with the new power provider, that is equitable, fair to all parties, and resolves the <br />issues of the residents. However, if that does not occur, he felt the County should stand ready to <br />move forward and take care of the residents. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the <br />Motion carried unanimously. The Board approved to <br />move forward with sending a letter to FP&L as proposed, <br />clarifying their interest and answering related questions <br />should FP&L serve the unincorporated area of the County, <br />as recommended in the memorandum of January 21, 2010. <br />36 <br />February 2, 2010 <br />