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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2017 The first item proposed involved the escalating costs of right-of-way procurements, as he felt that third -party fee collectors were responsible for the cost increase. The second item, which would reduce the cost of first responder vehicles by approximately $70,000.00, involved: 1) allowing for an emissions waiver; and 2) making the five (5) point patient restraint and first responder seating harness an optional feature, rather than mandatory. Carter Taylor, President, Indian River Neighborhood Association, noted his support of the County's position on Legislative Concerns List Items #14, Septic To Sewer; #16, Vacation Rentals; and #20, Local Preemption on Business Regulations and Taxes. (Clerk's Note: Commissioner Adams rejoined the meeting at 1:22 p.m.) A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Solari, to: (1) adopt the 2018 Pre -Session Legislative List of Priorities and Concerns; and (2) direct staff to work with the Florida Association of Counties regarding right-of-way procurement issues and first responder vehicle cost issues. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc 133. 17-0846 Economic Development Council Appointment Recommended Action: The County Attorney recommends that the Board review the applicant's resume and application, and determine whether to appoint him to fill the unexpired term for the "local tourist industry" representative to the Economic Development Council. Attachments: Staff Report Economic Development Council Application - Olson Olson Resume - Economic Development Council County Attorney Dylan Reingold confirmed that Keith Kite resigned on June 20, 2017 from the Economic Development Council, where he had served as the local tourist industry representative. He explained that the vacancy had been posted for over 30 days, with Chad R. Olson being the only qualified applicant. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to appoint Chad R. Olson to fill the unexpired term vacancy as the Local Tourist Industry Representative to the Economic Development Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc U.C. 17-0880 Development Review and Permit Process Advisory Committee Appointments Recommended Action: The County Attorney recommends that the Board review the applications and appoint the candidate(s) to represent the community at large on the Development Review and Permit Process Advisory Committee. Indian River County Florida Page 31