05/26/2021 (2) - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

5. APPROVE RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD AND MICHELLE NAPIER FOR LEGAL SERVICES, PURSUANT TO DOR RULE 12D-9.013(1) (C). A. Attorney Contract.................................................................................................1-4 Chairman Flescher stated that it was imperative as a best practice and policy of the County that every five (5) years County Departments should go through a Request for Proposal or Request for Qualifications (RFQ). He proposed a less formal process than a RFQ, to advertise and allow the opportunity for qualified Attorneys to apply for VAB Counsel as a best practice and policy of the County and the due diligence of the Board. He emphasized the current counsel would not be precluded from applying for continued service. He proposed extending the existing attorney contract for three months as the VAB goes through the search process. A discussion followed on the attorney contract with both Commissioner Earman and Vice Chairman Heckman in agreement that it was in the best interest and due diligence of the VAB. ON MOTION by Commissioner Earman, SECONDED by School Board Member Dr. Jones, the Board unanimously approved 1) extending the Value Adjustment Board Attorney Contract through August 25, 2021; 2) to advertise for Legal Counsel as a best practice and policy of the County and allow the opportunity for qualified Attorneys to apply for VAB Counsel; and 3) bring back to the Board qualified applicants for review. 6. APPROVE AND ADOPT THE SECOND SPECIAL MAGISTRATE' RECOMMENDATION AS THE VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD'S DECISION AND AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF FORM DR485V, PURSUANT TO SECTION 194.032, F.S. A. Special Magistrate Recommendation for Petition 2020-019 ............................5-11 Attorney Michelle Napier referred to her email dated May 26, 2021, that provided the Board with guidance concerning the rehearing request for Petition 2020-019. Attorney Napier added that she had the opportunity to review and research the concerns that were raised by the Petitioner for 2020-019 after the April 8, 2021 Final Meeting. A discussion followed with Commissioner Earman appreciative of the detailed email. Attorney Napier further detailed the petitioner's objection to a rehearing and pointed out that the percentage reduction appeared to be the main reason for the Board's decision to proceed with a second hearing. She expressed concern with the due process issue that required a 25 -day advance hearing notice and certifying the tax roll by the Florida Department of Revenue's June 1St deadline. She added the Board must Value Adjustment Board Final Meeting Minutes - 2020 Tax Year Page 2 May 26, 2021