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I <br />committee re -visits the regulations, he would report back to the <br />Board. <br />Dr. Miles Conway, 2340 South Highway Al A, supported <br />Commissioner Zorc's proposal, and offered comments on moving <br />forward. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Zorc, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Davis, for discussion, to propose an ordinance that <br />regulates short-term rentals similar to other uses that are currently <br />governed by Indian River County, limited to, but not tied to, <br />occupancy level, health, and safety requirements. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan believed the first priority should be to get all <br />the unlicensed short-term rental operators licensed. <br />Commissioner Davis felt short-term rental operators should be <br />informed of the rules. <br />Deputy County Attorney William DeBraal revealed that there had <br />been an agreement reached with Airbnb and Hillsboro County. He <br />felt the Committee was working hard and recognizing their tasks. <br />Chairman Solari asked Attorney DeBraal to find out from Airbnb <br />how many short-term rental operators there are in Indian River <br />County. <br />Director Boling thought the Committee was doing a good job, and <br />added that the Committee had already tasked staff to research the <br />number of unlicensed people in the County. He recommended the <br />Board do all the licensing at one time; reiterated that the ordinance <br />process would take about 90 to 120 days; and offered to relay today's <br />comments back to the Committee. <br />The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, by a vote of 1-4 <br />(Commissioners Solari, Flescher, Davis and O'Bryan opposed), the <br />MOTION FAILED. <br />Discussion ensued regarding unlicensed short-term rental operators <br />in the County, tracking, and enforcement. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Zorc, the Board unanimously directed staff to: <br />(1) return in January with a proposal of how to track individuals in <br />the short-term rental business who are not licensed, and how the <br />County can help them understand the need to be licensed; and (2) see <br />if there is a way the County can enforce the State requirements, such <br />as through the Environmental Control Board. <br />Board of County Commission Minutes Page 13 <br />December 15, 2015 <br />