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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes-Final September 13,2016 <br /> C. 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 />