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we Vice Chairman O ' Bryan advocated for an opt out policy without any type of penalty, in <br /> order to give people a comfort level that they would not be forced into smart meter usage in the <br /> future . <br /> Ms . Brunjes requested that the Board allow FPL the time to develop a policy addressing <br /> the needs of the entire service area. <br /> (Clerk 's Note : Commissioner Davis left at 11 : 50 a. m. to attend another commitment and <br /> returned at 1 : 30 p. m. ) <br /> Commissioner Flescher attested to his positive experience with a smart meter installation . <br /> He did not believe the device was capable of surveillance in the home, and believed that the best <br /> approach was to keep an open dialogue with FPL . <br /> Commissioner Solari advocated preserving some aspects of private life and choices for <br /> citizens . He supported the proposed Resolution providing for a permanent opt out from smart <br /> meter installation . <br /> The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and by a 4 -0 <br /> vote (Commissioner Davis absent) , the Motion carried . <br /> The Board directed staff to draft a Resolution to the <br /> Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) requesting <br /> that Florida Power & Light' s (FPL ' s) electric utility <br /> customers be provided with the choice to permanently opt <br /> out of the Smart Meter program . <br /> ( Clerk 's Note : The Chairman called a recess at 11 ,& 59 a. m. The meeting was reconvened <br /> and chaired by Vice Chairman O 'Bryan at 1 : 30 p. m. , with all members present (Commissioner <br /> Davis returned at 1 : 30 p. m .), except for Chairman Wheeler, who was absent for the afternoon <br /> session) <br /> 142 PG 282 <br /> April 3 , 2012 19 <br />