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Chairman Flescher nominated Karl Zimmermann and <br />Todd Howder. Commissioner Solari seconded the <br />nominations. <br />Commissioner Zorc believed that the list of applicants was weighted by backgrounds in <br />real estate, and questioned how the Board could engage others to obtain diversification. <br />Chairman Flescher and Commissioner Solari elaborated on the additional experience and <br />knowledge of the nominees and other applicants. <br />Karl Zimmermann stated he had been in Vero Beach for 42 years, and he spent the last <br />two years filling the seat of someone else. He has been active in the real estate business only <br />since 2001, after he left the Tax Collector's office. Knowing some of the applicants, he believed <br />there was diversity among those listed. <br />Commissioner Zorc nominated Kevin Berry and John <br />Dryer. Vice Chairman Davis seconded the nomination, for <br />discussion. <br />There was no further discussion, and there were no other nominations. The Chairman <br />closed the floor for nominations. <br />The Chairman CALLED FOR THE VOTE on the <br />nomination for Karl Zimmermann and Todd Howder, and <br />by a 4-1 vote (Commissioner Zorc opposed), the Board <br />accepted the nomination and appointed Karl Zimmermann <br />and Tom Howder for Members -at -Large on the Economic <br />Development Council. <br />X43 PG 421 <br />January 22, 2013 21 <br />