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Chairman Wheeler believed that most of the complaints would have occurred whether the <br /> ordinance addressed the situation or not, since those individuals are probably operating illegal <br /> rentals. He also emphasized that anytime a citizen suspects that someone is renting without a <br /> license,they need to call Code Enforcement. <br /> There being no additional speakers,the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. <br /> Commissioner Davis favored weekly rentals, observed that the individuals not doing the <br /> right thing are causing the problems,and felt that passing a regulation that would not permit <br /> short-term rentals would put the law abiding landlords out of business. <br /> Commissioner Flescher shared Commissioner Davis's sentiments. He believed that <br /> approving the amendments would make things better. He said he would rather see rental houses <br /> registered and well maintained, as opposed to those that cannot be rented and left to fall into <br /> foreclosure. He concluded that adopting the proposed ordinances would be the best option for all <br /> County citizens. <br /> Vice Chairman O'Bryan determined that most issues with short-term rentals were due to <br /> a lack of communication. He believed issues/situations could be resolved if people would be <br /> good neighbors,and more proactive. He thanked the speakers for expressing their opinions, and <br /> said that if they have any issues,to contact staff or the Commissioners to ensure the property is <br /> being rented legally. <br /> Commissioner Solari understood the perspectives of both the landlords and the residents <br /> of the neighboring properties. He believed the existing mechanisms could deal with the issues, <br /> and if the Board prevented people from renting short-term rentals, and made them annual rentals, <br /> it might be just as bad. He wanted the County to continue making people aware of the County <br /> Code, local laws,and State mechanisms;therefore he suggested staff research the State <br /> mechanisms and develop something in terms of local mechanisms that could be used and readily <br /> available to those with complaints. <br /> July 10,2012 <br /> Special Call Meeting 5 <br /> 212 <br /> ATTACHMENT 2 <br />