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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 22, 2022 Mr. Zito clarified for the Board the personal and professional reasons he was not interested in the administrator position permanently, and stated his commitment to a successful transition. Commissioner Flescher received additional information from Attorney Reingold regarding Mr. Zito's contract, and proposed a 15% raise in Mr. Zito's current salary in light of the additional responsibilities. Chairman Earman called for a vote on the nomination of Mr. Zito for the interim position before addressing the salary issue. A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Loar, to approve the appointment of Assistant County Administrator Michael Zito as Interim County Administrator. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss The Chairman called for a recess at 10:18 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:28 a.m. with all members present. Chairman Earman resumed discussion with a suggestion to pay Mr. Zito the same salary as the existing County Administrator. In response to a request from Commissioner Moss, Attorney Reingold recapped his discussion with the Human Resources Department regarding extra pay for temporary assignments. Attorney Reingold noted the 15% pay increase previously suggested by Commissioner Flescher was comparable to the current Administrator's salary. Commissioner Loar suggested making the salary increase effective immediately as Mr. Zito's workload would be increasing immediately. Human Resources Director Suzanne Boyll discussed the County's policy of including a minimum 5% salary increase for temporary assignments with the Board's discretion to offer more. Joseph Paladin added his support for the pay raise. A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Loar, to approve paying the Interim County Administrator at the same pay rate as the County Administrator position effective immediately. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss 11.C. 22-0999 Preliminary 2023 Legislative Priorities Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners accept the Preliminary Legislative Package, with any changes as deemed appropriate by the Board, with the understanding these priorities might be revised following the Four County Commission meeting, the FAC Legislative Conference, and as time draws Indian River County Florida Page 7