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9:04 B. Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Indian River County Veteran Cpl. <br /> *a.m. Sylvester McIntosh for Receiving the Secretary of the Navy's Silver Star <br /> Medal---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> Chairman Solari read the Proclamation honoring Veteran Corporal <br /> Sylvester McIntosh in recognition of receiving the Navy's Silver Star <br /> Medal. Colonel Marty Zickert received the award on behalf of <br /> Corporal McIntosh. <br /> 9:10 C. Presentation of Quarterly Recycling Update by Stephanie Vos, Recycling <br /> a.m. Education and Marketing Coordinator, Indian River County Solid Waste <br /> DisposalDistrict------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3-- <br /> Recycling Education and Marketing Coordinator of the Solid Waste <br /> Disposal District Stephanie Vos, used a PowerPoint Presentation to <br /> provide the quarterly recycling update, which reflected a 56% increase <br /> in the tonnages of outgoing recyclable materials from last year. <br /> A brief discussion ensued between the Board and staff. <br /> Wanda Scott, 4306 26th Avenue, sought and received information <br /> regarding the exchange of recycling bins. She also inquired about a <br /> Proclamation for her mother. <br /> Herbert Whittall, 19 Park Avenue, suggested staff find a process to <br /> • recycle shredded paper. <br /> 9:37 D. Presentation of Annual Report by Laurie Easterwood, Chairperson; Charlie <br /> a.m. Wilson, President; and Robert McCabe, Economic Development; Vero <br /> Beach Chamber of Commerce ---- <br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce President Charlie Wilson, Economic <br /> Development Director Robert McCabe, and Jeffrey Zachary, used a <br /> PowerPoint Presentation to provide an update on the Vero Beach Chamber <br /> of Commerce and their 2016 priorities, which includes economic <br /> development, an increase in tourism, and promoting Vero Beach. <br /> 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> None <br /> 7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT <br /> REQUIRING BOARD ACTION <br /> 9:56 A. Letter of Opposition to All Aboard Florida from Penny Chandler to the Federal <br /> a.m. Railroad Administration <br /> (memorandum dated January 7, 2016) <br /> 4-7 <br /> • ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _ <br /> Board of County Commission Minutes <br /> January 19,2016 Page 2 <br />