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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 6, 2018 <br />10.6.1. 18-2455 Request to Speak from Franklin "Trip" Snelson, United Against Poverty, <br />Regarding Project Update and Request for Support from the Board of <br />County Commission. <br />Recommended Action: Public Discussion Item - No Action Required. <br />Attachments: Request to Speak Form <br />(Clerk's note: Item 14.E.2. United Against Poverty Request for Support to Apply <br />for Funding from JP Morgan/Chase was discussed in conjunction with this item <br />and is placed here for continuity). <br />Franklin (Trip) Snelson, United Against Poverty (UP), recalled the Board's <br />support on October 2, 2018 for the Department of Economic Opportunity grant <br />application submitted by UP. He provided background on UP's plans to <br />expand its facility, and reported that an additional grant opportunity, the <br />Advancing Cities Challenge Grant, is available through J.P. Morgan Chase. He <br />requested that the Board provide the required letter of recommendation, making <br />mention of the Board's support of UP through grants and public transportation. <br />Mr. Snelson also relayed that UP envisioned creating an Advisory Board <br />comprised of various entities; he welcomed the Board's participation. <br />Discussion ensued as Board Members raised concerns regarding duplication of <br />services and Board participation on the proposed UP Advisory Board. <br />Chairman O'Bryan suggested that Commissioner Zorc work with Mr. Snelson <br />on a draft letter of support, review it with the County Administrator or County <br />Attorney, and bring the document back for Board input on November 20, 2018. <br />The Board consensus was to have Commissioner Zorc place this item under his <br />matters at the November 20, 2018 Board of County Commission meeting. <br />No Action Taken or Required <br />10.113.2.18-2462 Request to Speak from Nicholas Schaus Regarding All Aboard <br />Florida/Brightline <br />Recommended Action: Public Discussion Item - No Action Required <br />Attachments: Request to Speak Form <br />Nick Schaus, 307 Sable Oak Drive, thanked the Board for fighting to keep the <br />Indian River County Florida Page 8 <br />