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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final June 13, 2017 <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Flescher, <br />to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, <br />Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc <br />D. Commissioner Bob Solari <br />E. Commissioner Tim Zorc <br />14.E.1. 17-0593 Request to Discuss Audit of Homestead Exemptions <br />Recommended Action: Discussion <br />Attachments: Commissioners Memorandum <br />Article on Sarasota County Audit on Homestead Exemptions 06022017 <br />Commissioner Zorc addressed the Board regarding the idea of a possible audit <br />of Homestead Exemptions, due to the fact that Sarasota County's recent audit <br />identified a significant number of fraudulent cases. <br />Property Appraiser David Nolte explained that his office has a process for <br />investigating homeowners who have filed for a Homestead Exemption, and <br />pointed out that property liens are filed against home owners who have either <br />made a mistake, or filed fraudulently. <br />Commissioner Solari suggested, and Chairman Flescher agreed, that County <br />Administrator Jason Brown should meet with Mr. Nolte, then return to the <br />Board if he felt there was a reason for concern. <br />No Action Taken or Required <br />14.E.2. 17-0609 Follow-up on Privately Funded Indian River Lagoon Pilot Project <br />Recommended Action: Discussion <br />Attachments: Update on Greenfield Resources Water Treatment Pilot Proiect <br />06062017 <br />(Clerk's Note: This item was heard in conjunction with Item S.B.) <br />No Action Taken or Required <br />Indian River County Florida Page 15 <br />