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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final March 5, 2024 <br />A. Commissioner Susan Adams, Chairman <br />14.A.1. 24-0185 County Attorney Recruitment Process - Salary Range and Use of Recruiter <br />Recommended Action: Request discussion and support. <br />Chairman Adams presented a salary study conducted by the Florida Association <br />of County Attorneys, which compared the salaries of attorneys and staff in <br />different counties and jurisdictions. She noted that the lead Attorney in Indian <br />River County earned $202,000, and there were two other Attorneys, two <br />Paralegals, and one Administrative Assistant in the attorney's office. Adams <br />compared these numbers with the staff and salaries in similar counties and <br />jurisdictions. <br />The topic of selecting a recruiting agency was discussed. 1) Strategic Government <br />Resources (SGR) and Assistant Services through the Florida Association of <br />County Attorneys. SGR had proposed a complete recruitment service for a cost <br />of $27,150; and 2) The Florida Association of County Attorneys offered a flat fee <br />of $5,000. They would assist with job description creation, vetting, and review <br />process, but this option would require more input from the Board. Each <br />Commissioner added their comments, resulting in a consensus to hire SGR to <br />recruit the new County Attorney, with Commissioner Loar expressing his <br />reluctance. <br />Deputy County Attorney Susan Prado emphasized the need to consider the <br />candidate's financial capacity while hiring, as the County had a higher cost of living <br />than neighboring counties. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner <br />Earman, to approve the SGR proposal. The motion carried by the following <br />vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, <br />Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar <br />B. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />14.8.1. 24-0215 Request from the Tourist Development Council for Allocation of Funds to Play <br />Treasure Coast Sports Tourism <br />Recommended Action: Discussion <br />Attachments: Commissioner's Memo <br />Vice Chairman Flescher expressed his gratitude for the chance to present this item <br />to the Board for consideration and approval. He stated that Play Treasure Coast <br />Indian River County Florida Page 18 <br />