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Chairman Eggert asked, and Mr. Scully confirmed that an <br />acceptable plan would be the proposed 7 -member MPO board with four <br />non-voting members, one each from the school board, Indian River <br />Shores, Fellsmere and Orchid. <br />Mr. Scully was aware of the concerns of the Town of Indian <br />River Shores, but the process must operate within certain <br />constraints. He assured the Board that Indian River Shores' <br />proposal is in writing, along with the basis for their proposal, so <br />FDOT is aware of it at both the district office and at the central <br />office in Tallahassee. <br />Commissioner Bird noted that in a majority of the examples of <br />other MPOs around the state the majority of voting strength was <br />with the municipalities rather than with the counties. <br />Mr. Scully pointed out that there would be additional input <br />through the technical and citizen advisory committees which would <br />be in addition to non-voting members. <br />Robert Schoen, vice mayor of Indian River Shores and member of <br />the Transportation Committee, spoke in opposition to the 7 -member <br />Board. He gave examples of other boards and commissions in the <br />county which consist of between 10 and 15 members and commented <br />that our community works well in larger groups. He felt the census <br />figures were not true because many residents of Indian River Shores <br />were not counted. He projected that Indian River Shores could have <br />1200 living units added to the present 2100 living units. Mr. <br />Schoen stressed that he is concerned that Indian River Shores <br />voters' wishes might not be considered adequately if they did not <br />have representation on the MPO board. <br />Discussion ensued regarding the procedure of sending the MPO <br />resolution to the governor. Director Keating stated that while the <br />Transportation Planning Commission recommended the 9 -member plan, <br />staff feels that the 7 -member plan is the option that will be <br />approved because it complies best with the requirements and is <br />consistent with what other MPOs are doing. <br />Commissioner Wheeler preferred giving municipalities the right <br />to be heard by having a voting member. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bird, to adopt Resolution 92-83 <br />agreeing in principle to Execution of an MPO <br />interlocal agreement, a Metropolitan Planning <br />Organization (MPO) Apportionment Plan and <br />appointment of representatives to serve on the MPO. <br />19 <br />rJUN 16 _1004 <br />