13.A.
Indian River County Committees - Member Reappointments
Recommended Action:
The County Attorney recommends that the Board consider the list of committee
members requesting reappointment, and reappoint such members as the Board deems
appropriate.
County Attorney Dylan Reingold referred to staff's memo dated November 8, 2022,
which listed committee members who have requested reappointment after their term
expires in January 2023. He requested the Board's approval and/or modifications of
the renewal list, and also brought to their attention individual appointments and
vacancies.
Under discussion, Chairman Earman received confirmation that election to the
Mosquito Control District Board did not violate the state's rule against holding dual
offices, as district boards were ruled exempt.
Commissioner Moss then suggested term limits, in particular for members of the
Tourist Development Council (TDC), and provided her reasoning. The
Commissioners noted there were statutory requirements for non-elected TDC
members, and limited availability of candidates with required hospitality experience. It
was also noted the TDC was successful in building tourist revenue, and the Board
expressed reluctance to making changes. The Commissioner later received
confirmation that a candidate could be elected even if not present at the meeting.
Assistant County Administrator Michael Zito requested clarification of rules for
membership on the Children's Services Advisory Committee (CSAC). Attorney
Reingold confirmed "at-large" members had a two-term limit. Mr. Zito also noted
difficulty finding members to serve on the Needs Assessment or Grants
Subcommittees given the rule prohibiting service on more than one committee at a
time. He relayed the CSAC Board's preference to merge the two subcommittees as a
solution. The Board agreed to consider CSAC regulations at a future meeting.
Bob McPartlan, CSAC member, commented that lack of attendance at CSAC
meetings was hindering progress as a quorum often could not be reached. Attorney
Reingold advised there were attendance requirements and consequences for
excessive absences. He planned to return in January 2023 with an updated list of
confirmed reappointments and vacancies.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Adams, to approve the list of reappointments for committee members as
presented, and to return to in December 2022 with discussion of the Children's
Services Advisory Committee's structure. The motion carried by the following
vote:
