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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final June 3, 2025 <br />specific circumstances in any decisions regarding dock leases. <br />Chairman Flescher acknowledged their concerns but clarified that their community's <br />location was not currently under consideration for discussion. He expressed <br />appreciation for the organization and its effective management. <br />Ms. Prado stated that she had engaged with the President of the Riverboat Club, <br />recently discovering their presence and noting that their lease terms were similar to <br />those at the Calcutta Docks. She had previously informed the Riverboat Club <br />regarding compliance requirements and planned to follow up with further direction. <br />She noted that the Riverboat Club had paid the dock license fee but had been advised <br />to wait until the outcome of this meeting. <br />Vice Chairman Loar emphasized that it was a public discussion with no immediate <br />voting or policy decisions. He questioned the timing of the current issues regarding <br />specific parcels, noting they lack separate parcel numbers, which complicates their <br />potential qualification for the tax roll. Ms. Prado confirmed that efforts were underway <br />to assign specific addresses to these parcels. <br />County Attorney Jennifer Shuler stated that the Board's guidance was necessary to <br />move forward with lease sign-ups. The Commissioners expressed concerns about <br />potential legal challenges if the docks were sold or transferred without clear <br />documentation of public benefit. <br />Commissioner Moss raised the issue of securing financial benefits from the property, <br />questioning the adequacy of current rents. Ms. Prado noted past decisions to increase <br />fees for new leases to $2,000 from $100 due to insufficient cost coverage. <br />Attorney Shuler pointed out the complexities around lease agreements, suggesting an <br />annual lease model might be more effective. Commissioner Moss also asked about <br />selling the docks. Ms. Prado explained that Florida law required a competitive <br />bidding process for sales, emphasizing the need to demonstrate public benefit for any <br />minimal or nominal sales. She advised against simply auctioning properties due to <br />existing investments by individuals based on their licenses, recommending that any <br />plans consider these factors carefully. <br />The Chairman called a recess at 10:49 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 11:00 <br />a.m., with all members present. <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 15 <br />