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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 13, 2018 14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS A. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman B. Commissioner Bob Solari, Vice Chairman C. Commissioner Susan Adams D. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher E. Commissioner Tim Zorc 14.E.1. 18-2497 Discussion regarding modifying County Ordinance Recommended Action: Discuss and modify County Ordinance 2014-016. Attachments: Commissioners Memorandum Previous use and actions Ord. 2014-016 Sec. 1000-07 [Clerk's Note: This item was discussed following Item IO.B.1. Public Discussion Items.] Commissioner Zorc recounted the history of the property Kim Gilbert purchased in 2008. The Commissioner and County staff worked together to try to waive impact fees that were incurred by a previous owners' change of use; the fees were reduced but could not be waived. Commissioner Zorc made two suggestions for assistance: modify the existing policy regarding impact fees charged after the fact, or allow a one-time waiver of these missed fees. Chairman O'Bryan raised concerns about a possible conflict of interest with Commissioner Zorc and his consulting firm which helps clients recover impact fees. Commissioner Zorc explained that his firm does not charge clients in Indian River County, and that his experience seemed relevant to Ms. Gilbert, who is not a client. The Commissioners entered into a discussion regarding conflicts of interest and avoiding appearances of impropriety. Vice Chairman Solari suggested tabling the issue to allow staff more time to research past occurrences of situations similar to Ms. Gilbert's, and to return before the Board with more information. Chairman O'Bryan suggested moving the item to Vice Chairman Solari's matters to avoid any suggestion of conflict. The Board reached a consensus to move the item to Commissioner Solari's Indian River County Florida Page 17