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The following persons appeared before the Board in opposition to the formation of the Committee. Several speakers feared that the Committee would delay the formulation of short-term regulations. Others made suggestions with regards to developing regulations for the short-term rentals. Herb Whitall, 19 Park Avenue, Chairman of the Land Committee, Indian River Neighborhood Association (IRNA) Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision Dan Lamson, CEO, IRNA (statement on file) Noah Powers,400 18th Street George Lamborn, President, South Beach Property Homeowners Association Miles Conway, 2340 South Highway AlA, Secretary and Chairman Land Use Committee, South Beach Property Homeowners Association (SBPHOA); and Member Land Use Committee IRNA The following individual spoke in support of the Committee: Joseph Paladin, President, Black Swan Consulting and Entitlements, LLC The following persons advocated for the development of regulations governing short and long-term rentals, regardless of whether or not the Committee is created: Jim Welles, 2180 Dunmore Lane Tuck Ferrell, North Beach Civic Association, 12546 North Highway AlA Commissioner O'Bryan affirmed that the Committee would not slow down the development of rental regulations. He stated that the two critical areas of concern related to short-term rentals are parking and large events, and that in September 2015, the Board will be reviewing Ordinances regulating said issues. Commissioner Zorc mentioned the possibility of using fire regulations to define the maximum number of renters that could occupy a rental property. Vice Chairman Solari discussed the importance of learning more about the issue of short-term rentals, which are a growing part of the modern economy. He reiterated that the majority of problems stem from the event-hosting and parking issues at rental properties. Board of County Commission Meeting Page 12 July 14,2015