Laserfiche WebLink
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final August 9, 2024 <br />1). County Commission Deliberations <br />16. ADJOURNMENT <br />Chairman Adams stated that she believed Ms. Shuler's depth of field experience <br />played a significant role in her rise to the top. One of the requirements she had for <br />the candidate was to be Florida Bar Board Certified in city and county local <br />government law. She also mentioned that she had received several unsolicited <br />references for Ms. Shuler from some of her contacts in the Tallahassee <br />community, who spoke highly of her professionalism and expressed confidence in <br />her abilities. Chairman Adams noted that Ms. Crawford had credible, <br />across-the-board experience. <br />Commissioner Moss stated she was particularly impressed by Ms. Shuler's work <br />with FEMA and her first-year plan. She agreed with Chairman Adams regarding <br />her depth of experience and professionalism. <br />Commissioner Earman stated that both candidates were excellent, but he was <br />more impressed with Ms. Shuler. He noted that she had a wealth of experience <br />working in both county and city government. He was in complete agreement to <br />select Ms. Shuler as the next County Attorney. <br />Commissioner Loar stated that both candidates had been strong enough to <br />interview with the Board. He expressed concern about a group in the community <br />emailing all the candidates with negative messages, which he found embarrassing. <br />He expressed doubt that candidates would want to come to Indian River County <br />after experiencing such interference. Regarding Ms. Crawford, he believed her <br />lack of specific experience made her a weaker candidate. On the other hand, he <br />thought that Ms. Shuler possessed the qualities the County needed in an Attorney. <br />He reiterated his pride in both candidates for appearing despite the interference. <br />Vice Chairman Flescher agreed with Commissioner Loar's comments about the <br />interference in the candidate pool. He stated that the process contamination was <br />unsettling, unethical, and unprofessional. He supported Ms. Shuler as the next <br />County Attorney and agreed that Ms. Shuler had emerged as a very sincere, <br />knowledgeable, and well-suited individual. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Vice Chairman <br />Flescher, to offer Ms. Jennifer Shuler a contract for the Indian River County <br />Attorney position. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, <br />Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar <br />There being no further business the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 4:15 pm. <br />Indian River County Florida Page 2 <br />