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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 17, 2023 services. Other topics may include roadways, Building Department, Fire Marshall, and regional growth impact. Commissioner Moss requested that if there was extra time during the joint meeting, could a discussion be had regarding the County lobbyist's matters in Tallahassee that would affect both parties in the interest of good governance and intergovernmental cooperation. Vice Chairman Adams pointed out that the County had always worked collaboratively with lobbyists and advocates whenever issues affected the City and the County. She believed that having more people advocating, whether for an appropriation or a policy change, would be helpful. However, she expressed concern about adding this to the official agenda because the conversation had not been had with the City of Sebastian. She did not want the other Municipalities to feel like this was a unique relationship between the County and the City of Vero Beach. Ms. Adams cautioned that when items were added specifically to the agenda, it may appear that the County would only do this with Vero Beach, but not with Sebastian or Fellsmere. She believed this topic was already covered under the umbrella policy of working together as a community. Commissioner Flescher questioned why the County would raise an issue with one municipality when the County had not done so in the past. He stated the County had a good relationship with the Sheriffs Office and Fire Marshalls and a great inter -relationship with municipalities. He asserted it was unnecessary to include these topics on the agenda. He further stated he was hesitant about presenting our lobbyist as a topic for discussion with the city where the County had not had that conversation with other municipalities. Chairman Earman agreed to work collaboratively on fundamental issues for citizens' betterment and to discuss legislative issues in future special call meetings. A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman Earman, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by.the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss 11. B. 23-0937 Four County Joint Resolution Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners adopt the resolution to hold a joint meeting with the Board of County Commissioners for St. Lucie County, the Board of County Commissioners for Martin County, and the Board of County Commissioners for Okeechobee County to discuss joint legislative priorities in anticipation of the State of Florida's 2024 legislative session. Indian River County Florida Page 9