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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final May 16, 2023 Attachments: Commissioner's Memo (CSAC) Membership Indian River County, FL Code of Ordinances CSAC [Clerk Note: This item was heard following Item 8. W.] Commissioner Moss requested the board's consideration to modify a portion of the Children's Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) Ordinance regarding attendance for certain members. The Commissioner informed that the Superintendent of Schools and voting member, Dr. David K. Moore, had been unable to attend meetings due to a scheduling conflict with his own monthly board meeting; CSAC rules do not allow a designee to attend in his place. Commissioner Moss requested modifying the rules to allow for Dr. Moore to choose a person to represent the School District of Indian River County (SDIRC) at CSAC meetings. Dr. Moore appeared before the Board to corroborate the Commissioner's request. He stated he would appoint either the Assistant Superintendent or one of his directors to be the voice of the SDIRC. A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Flescher, to approve amending the language of the Children's Services Ordinance to allow the Superintendent of Schools to appoint a designee for instances of schedule conflict. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss Commissioner Moss continued the item with an update on CSAC. The Commissioner discussed staffing needs, and expressed disappointment that a candidate for the Grant Review Subcommittee failed to garner enough support for reasons described as political. Discussion ensued regarding a previous program funded by CSAC which had been politicized. Commissioner Moss went on recommend that the Board hold a discussion specifically regarding what they thought the CSAC annual budget should be, in order to better inform staff and save time. She added this also would be an opportunity to receive input from community partners and the public on the amount of money budgeted. Vice Chairman Adams noted that CSAC has a Needs Assessment Committee which sets the priorities, and the Board signs off on their recommendations. She felt it would be more appropriate to have budget conversations at CSAC meetings in advance of the next budget year. Chairman Earman wrapped up discussion noting the priority was to find a new Executive Director for CSAC. Indian River County Florida Page 21