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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final February 14, 2017 <br />County Administrator Jason Brown discussed the need to build staffing back <br />up, after the economic downturn. He also spoke of pending State legislation <br />that would help counties with the shortfall of building inspectors. <br />Discussion ensued about the need for a fresh look at the County's tree <br />regulations. <br />Chuck Mechling, 5215 Tradewinds Drive, stated that he would be attending the <br />meeting, and that he was interested in discussing the tree regulations. <br />Robert Votaw, 1025 33rd Avenue SW, offered to volunteer his time to help <br />tighten up regulations for developers and builders. <br />Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, cautioned the Board to be mindful of <br />the regulations that the County has developed over the years, and avoid <br />allowing the meeting to develop a pro -developer bias. <br />Chairman Flescher emphasized that there would be an opportunity for the <br />public to be apprised of any proposed policy amendments. <br />Commissioner Zorc advised that he would return to a future Board meeting <br />with a date and time frame for the proposed public meeting, which he <br />envisioned would take place in approximately three to four weeks. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Zorc, seconded by Commissioner Solari, <br />to host an open public workshop meeting to review the County's current <br />regulations, explore the concerns of industry, and determine whether any <br />changes or procedures could be implemented to expedite the County's <br />development and permit review process. The motion carried by the following <br />vote: <br />Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, <br />Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc <br />Commissioner O'Bryan announced that State Representatives have proposed House <br />Bill 17, which would interfere with the home rule authority of local governments. <br />Chairman Flescher noted that the County Attorney's office would be reporting back <br />at the February 21, 2017 County Commission meeting regarding House Bill 17. <br />15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS <br />A. Emerp-ency Services District <br />Indian River County Florida Page 13 <br />