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that we have a black market operation in the County <br /> where vacation rentals are operating without a license, <br /> which is a misdemeanor. He related that the County is <br /> losing revenue from sales taxes, and that the situation is <br /> causing chaos because the County has no way to control it. <br /> Commissioner Zorc confirmed that Florida Statute <br /> 509.242, Public Lodging Establishment, was the Statute <br /> that Mr. Hunter was discussing, and agreed with his <br /> statements. <br /> Honey Minuse, 27 Starfish Drive, representing the Indian <br /> River Neighborhood Association (IRNA), said vacation <br /> rentals are threatening the cohesiveness and stability of the <br /> community. She pointed out some requirements <br /> established in order to operate a vacation rental in Monroe <br /> County, and asked the Board to look into having local <br /> regulations in place that would treat vacation rentals as a <br /> business. <br /> Mr. Hunter thought the County needed to find a way to <br /> control bad behavior at events. <br /> Vic Cooper, 715 Harbor Drive, in the Moorings, <br /> commented that people tend to "push the envelope", and <br /> when you allow this to happen it affects property values, <br /> and tax revenues. He suggested developing a contract. <br /> The Chairman called for a break at 11:22 a.m. and he <br /> reconvened the meeting at 11:34 a.m., with all members <br /> present. <br /> John Burns, 1811 E. Sandpointe Place, pointed out that <br /> there are some homeowners that are not a part of any <br /> homeowner's association. He related that it is the <br /> responsibility of the South Beach Property Association <br /> SBPA) to advocate the regulations of the rentals. He <br /> addressed other issues that needed to be dealt with such as <br /> unsightly trash, disorderly conduct, and loud music. He <br /> urged the Board to issue a strong ordinance that regulates <br /> these issues. <br /> A discussion followed by the Board with comments and <br /> questions to staff regarding issues addressed by Mr. Burns. <br /> George Bryant, 180 Springline Drive, in the Moorings, <br /> President of the Moorings' Property Owners Association, <br /> supported the adoption of the Ordinance on a reasonable void <br /> Board of County Commissioners Meeting <br /> May 5,2015 Page 12 <br />