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Approved 811312018 <br /> 1 It was noted that, as vice chair, Karen Barrows chaired the May 7 , 2018 , meeting . Karen Barrows called for a vote on <br /> 2 approval of the May 7 , 2018 , minutes , <br /> 3 <br /> 4 MOTION by Barry Katz to approve the May 7 , 2018 , minutes with the highlighting eliminated . Randy Herman seconded . <br /> 5 VOTE : UNANIMOUS <br /> 6 <br /> 7 AGENDA ITEM 4 : PUBLIC CHARGE <br /> 8 <br /> 9 Karen Barrows read the public charge . <br /> 10 <br /> 11 The Board of Adjustment pledges to the citizens of Orange County its respect. The Board asks its citizens to conduct <br /> 12 themselves in a respectful, courteous manner, both with the Board and with fellow citizens. At any time should any <br /> 13 member of the Board or any citizen fail to observe this public charge, the Chair will ask the offending person to leave the <br /> 14 meeting until that individual regains personal control. Should decorum fail to be restored, the Chair will recess the meeting <br /> 15 until such time that a genuine commitment to this public charge is observed. All electronic devices such as cell phones, <br /> 16 pagers, and computers should please be tumed off or set to silent/vibrate. <br /> 17 <br /> 18 The Board of Adjustment is a quasi judicial administrative body established in accordance with the provisions of local <br /> 19 regulations and State law to perform specified functions essential to the County's planning program. Action (s) taken by the <br /> 20 board are based solely on competent, substantial, and material evidence presented during a previously scheduled and <br /> 21 advertised public hearing on a specific item. As detailed within Section 2. 12. 2 of the UDO the Board chair reserves the <br /> 22 right to exclude evidence and testimony that is deemed: `incompetent, irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious ' and <br /> 23 therefore fails to reasonably address the issues before the Board of Adjustment. While it should be noted there is no time <br /> 24 limit on the presentation of evidence, the Chair asks that the presentation of evidence be consistent with established <br /> 25 policies, rules of procedure, and acceptable levels of decorum to ensure a fair and equitable hearing for all parties. <br /> 26 <br /> 27 <br /> 28 AGENDA ITEM 5 : A-3 - 18 — Receipt of Subpoenaed documentation for a parcel of property <br /> 29 located at the intersection of Morrow Mill and Millikan Roads ( PIN : 9729 -50 -7168 ) . <br /> 30 In accordance with action taken at its May 7 , 2018 , meeting , the Board of Adjustment shall receive <br /> 31 subpoenaed material associated with the review of an appeal application concerning the status of <br /> 32 a structure located on a parcel of property , identified utilizing Orange County Parcel Identification <br /> 33 Number ( PIN ) 9729 -50-7168 , owned by Southeast Property Group LLC ( a . k . a . Wild Flora Farm ) <br /> 34 care off Ms . Kara Brewer . The Board of Adjustment is scheduled to receive subpoenaed <br /> 35 materials . The Board of Adjustment is scheduled to continue the hearing at its August 13 , 2018 , <br /> 36 regular meeting . <br /> 37 <br /> 38 Samantha Cabe said the board will receive those documents from the council of Wild Flora Farm . <br /> 39 <br /> 40 Andy Petesch , the attorney representing Wild Flora Fauna and Kara Brewer, said the appeal of the decision to <br /> 41 issue the subpoenas not withstanding , he has brought responsive documents to the subpoena to which some of <br /> 42 the parties do not object. He said he had already provided Orange County Attorney James Bryan and LeAnn <br /> 43 Brown , attorney for the other party , copies of these documents . Andy Petesch said he would like to submit a <br /> 44 motion to quash and modify the subpoenas . <br /> 45 <br /> 46 Samantha Cabe asked if this is a motion he is requesting the board hear tonight . Andy Petesch answered he is <br /> 47 not requesting that the board hear it tonight . <br /> 48 <br /> 49 Samantha Cabe said as chair she has recused herself of anything related to this matter so any motions should <br /> 50 be directed to Karen Barrows as vice chair . <br /> 51 <br /> 2 <br />