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12:04 p.m. 12:15 D. E. Commissioner Davis nominated Susan M. Curtis. ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Bryan, the Board unanimously approved the appointment of Susan M. Curtis to the Early Learning Coalition Board of Directors, effective immediately. Commissioner Peter D. O'Brvan None Commissioner Tim Zorc 1. Indian River County Energy (memorandum dated November 17, 2015) 341 Commissioner Zorc recapped information from the Energy Forum, held on October 30, 2015. He wanted staff to look for ways to reduce costs for County facilities, such as water, sewer, electric, fiber, natural gas, telephone, and internet services. Discussion ensued among the Commissioners and staff. Commissioner Zorc said he would share the Energy Forum information with staff. 2. Florida Tourist Tax p.m. (memorandum dated November 18, 2015) 342-345 Commissioner Zorc reported that Airbnb, a vacation rental company, would start collecting tourist taxes on Airbnb Florida rentals, starting December 1, 2015. He wanted to know how the agreement would work, and what the County needed to do to participate. Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, stated that as collector of the tourist taxes, and a member of the Florida Tourist Development Tax Association, Inc. (FTDTA), he became aware of Airbnb earlier this year. He said Airbnb made an agreement with Pinellas County to start collecting tourist taxes on December 1, 2015, and his staff had been in contact with Airbnb to move forward with Indian River County. He reported that the annual tourist tax would be about $16,500.00, with 17 properties in the County contractually under Airbnb's control. He said he would return to the Board once he obtains additional details, and an agreement is in place. Board of County Commission Minutes Page 14 December 1, 2015