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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 13, 2016 <br />G Utilities Services <br />13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS <br />14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS <br />A. Commissioner Bob Solari, Chairman <br />B. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />C. Commissioner Wesley S. Davis, Commissioner <br />1. 16-695 Transfer of Middleton Fish Camp Lease <br />Attachments: Middleton Fish Cama Lease <br />Commissioner Davis presented the request of Jeanne Middleton to transfer her <br />lease for Middleton's Fish Camp to Robert and Theresa Tucker. <br />Chairman Solari questioned the public purpose of renting County land to a <br />private citizen for $1.00 per year. He advocated getting an idea of the value of <br />the land, and then issuing a Request for Proposal. <br />Commissioner Davis stated that Jeanne Middleton and her husband Joe (now <br />deceased) had assumed responsibility for performing maintenance tasks on the <br />grounds, in addition to running the bait and tackle shop. <br />Jeanne Middleton discussed her commitment to preserving the character of <br />Middletown Fish Camp and confirmed that the Tuckers would be good <br />stewards of the camp. <br />Vice Chairman Flescher commended Mrs. Middleton on her work at the camp, <br />but advocated that the County vet out the next lessee. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan supported Mrs. Middleton's decision and said that the <br />County will have the chance to re-evaluate this matter when the lease expires in <br />eight years. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner <br />O'Bryan, to authorize Jeanne Middleton to transfer to Robert and Theresa Tucker, <br />her lease with Indian River County for Middleton Fish Camp. The motion carried <br />by the following vote: <br />Aye: 3 - Commissioner Davis, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc <br />Nay: 2 - Chairman Solari and Vice Chairman Flescher <br />Indian River County Florida Page 12 <br />