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9:21 2. Request to Speak from Nancy Offutt, Laura Riding Jackson a.m. Foundation, Regarding Creating Designation of Poet Laureate for Indian River County, and Designating the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation as the Organization to Make the Official Recommendation on Who is to be Named to this Honorary Four - Year Position 125-129 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nancy Offutt, 686 Date Palm Road, representing the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation, provided background on the American poet, and requested the Board designate an honorary position of Poet Laureate for Indian River County. Commissioner O'Bryan informed Ms. Offutt that the Board does not take formal action under Public Discussion items, but said he would bring this back to the July 12, 2016, Board of County Commission meeting for a vote. Discussion ensued regarding sister Counties appointing Poet Laureates; the vetting process; reaching out to the Cultural Council; and waiting to see if other organizations within the County are aware and/or interested in designating a Poet Laureate. 9:42 3. Request to Speak from Michael Marsh Regarding Fraud / Budget a.m. Indian River County Courthouse 130 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Marsh voiced concerns regarding the denial of an indigent package that he submitted to the Courthouse; Clerks not having access to the Property Appraiser's website; and not being permitted to use a recorder in the Courthouse or Sheriff's office. Attorney Reingold explained the law as it applies to the authority of elected officials, and stated that Mr. Marsh's allegation of document fraud with the indigent package should go back to the Judge, the Sheriffs office, or the State Attorney's office. He explained that the Clerk of Circuit Court's job is to fulfill a ministerial function, and reiterated that the Board of County Commissioners could not get involved in his issue. After clarification from the County Attorney, Chairman Solari informed Mr. Marsh that since his issue falls under the Florida State Statutes, he would need to pursue a State Agency to examine the forms and decide if changes needed to be made. He said the Board of County Commissioners did not have the authority to change the Statute, nor can the Board direct the Clerk of Circuit Court to do something in contravention to a State Statute. Board of County Commission Minutes Page 7 July 5, 2016