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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final December 6, 2022 to the Indian River County Code of Ordinance Section 302.05 allowing for dogs off leash or without restraint. Attorney Reingold sought guidance from the Board to continue to move forward with studying the issue. Commissioner Deryl Loar stated that from the information the Commissioners had received, the public had clearly spoken on this issue and to not have staff continue to study the issue. Additional discussion ensued with each Commissioner adding their comments either for or against staff continuing with the study. Tuck Ferrell, a resident of Ambersands Beach, recounted his experience where he had to defend himself at least twice with off-leash/unrestrained dogs. Along with the concern about dog waste affecting sea turtles, he was not in favor of the proposed Ordinance. Kim Salman, a resident, made comments in favor of an off -leash park as most residents were responsible dog owners and felt this had been blown out of proportion. Ms. Salman sought clarification for the Indian River Shores Beach being designated as a dog beach if you had a permit. She pointed out the only access to the beach was the boardwalk which clearly states no dogs were allowed. Attorney Reingold responded that within a County Park, no dogs were allowed, therefore you were not allowed to use the park as access to the beach. Jeannie Sole, a resident, was not against dogs being on the beach, but expressed concerns for the sea turtle hatchlings and sea birds. A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Commissioner Flescher, to have staff no longer investigate the issue. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 3- Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss Nay: 2 - Chairman Earman, and Vice Chairman Adams 13.B 22-1026 Government in the Sunshine Law Update Attachments: Staff Report County Attorney Dylan Reingold presented the two different concepts with regard to the Sunshine Law that applies to the Board meetings and Public Records law which provides the rights of access to the public to be able to view what the government was doing. He went on to explain the Sunshine Law has three (3) basic requirements: 1) notice; 2) opportunity for the public to attend; and 3) minutes of the meeting. He then explained why all three were critical in order for a full, fair, and open opportunity for the public to be informed. The definition of public record was extremely broad and was defined under Florida Law as meaning any documents papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or Indian River County Florida Page 17