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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final May 19, 2020 County Attorney Dylan Reingold read from the relevant Florida Statutes and legal guidance on the issue. He opined that it was the authority of the Board to decide on which ballot to place the referendum. A discussion ensued among the Board with each Commissioner stating their preference for ballot to place the referendum. In closing, Commissioner Solari believed that the Board of County Commissioners had the right and the duty to choose the date of the referendum. He believed the referendum should be placed on the ballot when the greatest turnout was expected and that date would be.November 3, 2020. A motion was made by Commissioner Zorc, seconded by Chairman Adams, to approve the School District's request for a referendum to be placed on the August 18, 2020 ballot. The motion was denied by the following vote: Aye: 2- Chairman Adams, and Commissioner Zorc Nay: 3 - Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari 13. B. 20-1563 Resolution Supporting School Board Referendum for 0.5 Mill for School Operational Purposes Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board approve the resolution as presented or as amended. Attachments: Staff Report Proposed Resolution Tiffany Justice, School Board Member, thanked the Board for their support on the Resolution. A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher, to approve Resolution 2020-043, supporting the School Board of Indian River County referendum to levy 0.5 mill for school operational purposes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari Chairman Adams called a recess at 10:29 a.m., and reconvened at 10:38 a.m., with all members present. 14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS A. Commissioner Susan Adams, Chairman Indian River County Florida Page 10