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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 14, 2025 the future by not automatically renewing BCC appointees or At -Large positions without considering others. It was suggested that current positions be left unchanged for now. Advertise for new applicants, compare them with current members, and discuss any potential changes at the February 25, 2025 BCC meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss, to table the vote on committee members for the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee, Children Services Advisory Committee, Code Enforcement Board, Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Economic Development Council, Environmental Control Hearing Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, and the Tourist Development Council until the February 25, 2025, BCC meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss 14.B. 25-0171 Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals Member Appointment Recommended Action: The County Attorney recommends that the Board review the applicant's application and resume and determine whether to appoint the applicant to fill the unexpired term for the "Mechanical Engineer" position to the Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, which will expire January 2027. Attachments: Staff Report Duane Millar Application - CBAA Duane Millar Resume - CBAA Vice Chairman Loar pointed out that this candidate was stepping up to fill a crucial position that had been vacant for five years. Commissioner Adams noted that Item 14.A. was not an aggregate call for all appointments and that this was a new applicant for a long -unfilled vacancy. She proposed to modify the initial motion to separate Duane Millar's application for individual consideration. Resident Tom Sullivan raised concerns about the term "At -Large" and its implications for Board appointments. He noted that historically, if no new candidates applied for a position, the previous member would be reappointed. Mr. Sullivan expressed worry that some critical Board members remain in their roles for too long, which could lead to stagnation. He inquired with Attorney Shuler about the procedure for dismissing a member due to their absence from meetings. Attorney Shuler explained that a member would be removed after failing to attend three unexcused meetings. If a member misses three consecutive meetings without authorization from the Board they belong to, the Board may regard this as a forfeiture of their position. Chairman Flesher stated that the Construction Board Appointment for the Adjustment Indian River County, Florida Page 17