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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final March 6, 2018 <br />A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner <br />Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the <br />following vote: <br />Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner <br />Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc <br />13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS <br />13.A. 18-1542 Opioid Litigation <br />Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Indian River County Board of <br />County Commissioners provide guidance as to whether the Board wishes to <br />participate in the opioid litigation. If the Board chooses to proceed with seeking to <br />hire counsel to represent Indian River County in opioid litigation, the County <br />Attorney's Office recommends that the Board authorize the County Attorney's <br />Office and the Purchasing Division to prepare a request for proposals for potential <br />law firms. <br />Attachments: Staff Report <br />County Attorney Dylan Reingold reported that various governments have been <br />filing lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies in relation to the current opioid <br />crisis. He reviewed the information contained in his memorandum of February 20, <br />2018 to brief the Board on the current lawsuits and related information, and asked if <br />the Board was interested in pursuing litigation. <br />A discussion ensued in regard to speaking with the Indian River County Sheriffs <br />Office about developing local rules for dealing with opioid usage, and whether the <br />Board would be penalized if no action is taken at this time. <br />Attorney Reingold stated that he was not aware of any circumstances which would <br />require the Board to make a decision today, and that he would discuss this matter <br />with Undersheriff James Harpring. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman Solari, <br />to direct the County Attorney's Office to remain updated on the opioid litigation, <br />communicate with the Indian River County Sheriffs Office and the Emergency <br />Services Department, and report back to the Board with any updates. The motion <br />carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner <br />Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc <br />13.13. 18-1573 City of Sebastian Fire Marshal Ordinance <br />Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Indian River County Board of <br />County Commissioners direct County staff to oppose the City Council ordinance <br />establishing an independent City Fire Marshall's Office. <br />Indian River County Florida Page 20 <br />