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VAB Attorney Michelle Napier added under the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code, the VAB has the discretion and the authority to rely on the Special Magistrate's recommendations without further hearing. She had reviewed all the Special Magistrate Recommendations and opined they were legally sufficient. Mr. Brenner continued on his discussions with the PAO regarding his Portability, the PAO website, and the disclaimer on the website. A discussion ensued and Chairman Adams invited questions from the Board. MOTION WAS MADE by School Board Member Searcy to accept the Special Magistrate's Recommendation for Petition 2016-003. A discussion ensued and Vice Chairman Solari asked for a quick synopsis of the steps in the process that had taken place prior to this meeting. VAB Attorney Napier summarized the VAB hearing process and reiterated that she had reviewed the Special Magistrate's Decision for legal sufficiency. PAO Attorney Barkett stated there was a hearing where the Petitioner was represented by a Counsel and they were afforded every opportunity to present all of the evidence. He continued that their hearing was postponed to supply additional evidence and reset to another date; on which the hearing lasted for several hours. Mr. Brenner recapped the areas where he felt the appeal failed and that he was not afforded an informal meeting with the Property Appraiser. VAB Attorney Napier explained that it was the Petitioner's right to appeal to the Circuit Court if they do not agree with the position of the Board. Vice Chairman Solari commented that although he heard some things that did not seem correct one way or another, he could not at this point; interject into this process which has already gone on to a significant degree. He stated that he would support the Special Magistrate's recommendation because the Petitioner was represented by an attorney, had the opportunity to present his desired information, and had the right to appeal in Circuit Court. Vice Chairman Solari also hoped that any potential or incorrect interpretations of the law on the PAO website would be cleared up. There was a MOTION ON THE FLOOR, SECONDED by Vice Chairman Solari, to accept the Special Magistrate's Recommendation for Petition 2016-003; the Motion carried (4-0) with Citizen Member Heckman abstaining. Citizen Member Heckman abstained because he knew John and Debbie Brenner personally and was also involved with an issue on his Portability. Value Adjustment Board 2016 Tax Cycle Final Meeting Page 4 8-