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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final May 16, 2023 <br />Harry Dixon, Town resident, questioned the amount of money other beach <br />sectors had received for restoration, and suggested the Board also consider a <br />long-term strategy to garner State and Federal funding in the future. <br />Chairman Earman confirmed the easement used would be the latest Sector 7 <br />version, and discussed funding options for the estimated $6 million cost to repair <br />the dunes. Mr. Fisher stated the Town's residents were willing to contribute to the <br />cost in a public-private partnership. Vice Chairman Adams clarified this item <br />would start the permitting, estimating, and securing of easements while funding <br />would be ironed out once an estimate was obtained. County Attorney Dylan <br />Reingold noted for the record that the latest easement did not include customary <br />use protection language to ensure the public's access to the beach, and <br />homeowners may be able to bar access without that provision. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner <br />Flescher, to approve a dune -only project for Sector 4, and directed staff to <br />move forward with a feasibility study, to obtain the necessary permits, and <br />begin collecting easement agreements. Staff to return before the Board to <br />discuss funding based on the findings of the study. The motion carried by the <br />following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, <br />Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss <br />H. Utilities Services <br />13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS <br />13.A. 23-0383 County Attorney's Annual Employment Agreement <br />Recommended action: The County Attorney recommends that the Board review the proposed agreement, <br />and decide whether to approve the agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign it. <br />Attachments: Staff Report <br />Contract (2023-2024) <br />County Attorney Dylan Reingold announced his contract would expire July 1, 2023, <br />and brought forward the renewal for the Board's consideration. He noted the only <br />change from the previous year was to his salary. <br />Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey R. Smith expressed appreciation <br />for Attorney Reingold professionally and personally. <br />Sebastian Council member Bob McPartlan expressed appreciation for Attorney <br />Reingold's appearance at CSAC meetings. Mr. McPartlan described him as a gem, <br />and suggested adding a severance package to his employment contract. <br />Indian River County Florida Page 19 <br />