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Planning, Zoning and Variance Board

The Planning, Zoning and Variance Board is appointed by the Town Council with duties and responsibilities governed through Ordinance 505. It consists of five members and two alternates, each appointed for a four-year term. Members must be permanent residents of the Town. The Board meets on the 2nd Tuesday monthly. This decision-making Board works closely with the Building Official and Planners to apply the Land Development Code and provisions contained in other Town Ordinances.

  • Patty Gundy, Chair (Term Expires 11/2024)
  • Dorothy Merkle, Co-Chair (Term Expires 11/2024)
  • James Carbin (Term Expires 11/2024)
  • David Crawford, (Term Expires 11/2024)
  • Susan Anderson (Term Expires 11/2026)
  • Frantz Bertin, Alternate (Term Expires 11/2024)
  • Matthew Hutmaker, Alternate (Term Expires 11/2024)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee was established in 1991 by the Town Council through Resolution. Members must be permanent residents of the Town and are appointed for two-year terms. The Committee meets as needed with emphasis on budget planning. The Committee serves to assist the Town Council in matters relating to fiscal stewardship.

  • Mike Ochsner, Chair (Term Expires 11/2024)
  • Randall Rogers (Term Expires 11/2024)
  • Peter Tedesko (Term Expires 11/2024)
  • William Cull (Term Expires 11/2024)
  • Robert Moore (Term Expires 11/2024)
  • Fred (Fritz) Blaicher (Term Expires 11/2024)
  • John R. Mencke (Term Expires 11/2024)

Police and Fire Pension Board 175/185

The Police and Fire Pension Board is required by Florida Statutes 175.061 and 185.05. It consists of five members (1 member representing the Town Police Department, one member representing the Town Fire-Medic Department, two members appointed by the Town Council and one member chosen by the other four). Each member serves a two-year term. The Board meets quarterly. The Police and Fire Pension Board is a decision-making Board that has fiduciary responsibility, making sure the trust fund is responsibly managed. This Board operates independent of the Town.

  • Fred Gaertner, Town Council appointee
  • Kyle Smith, Indian River Shores Police Department appointee
  • Jerry Solin, Board appointee
  • Thomas Vandeventer, Town Council appointee
  • Rick Villars, Indian River Shores Fire-Medic appointee

The Town also has representatives on other County-wide boards and committees. For additional information please contact the Town Clerk at 772-231-1771 or email jrutan@irshores.com.

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