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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 14, 2020 In addition, Administrator Brown suggested that the School District of Indian River County could assist in the funding of after-school programs. He requested direction from the Board regarding the proposed millage rate; the Advisory Board make-up, governance, and authority; and the specific Ordinance changes. Commissioner O'Bryan made mention that the community leaders working on the proposed ballot initiative had previously met with the County Administrator and County Attorney Dylan Reingold. Commissioner Solari pointed out that County taxpayers fund more for children than just the line item for the Children's Services Advisory Committee (CSAC), such as the North County Aquatics Center, the Gifford Aquatics Center, the County's Recreation Department including portions of the Intergenerational Center, and many other sports activities benefitting children in the community. He also commended County staff for their continued efforts to disperse money where it was needed. Chairman Adams opened the floor for public comment. Lisa Kahle, 6755 4th Street, representing the CTIRC, spoke in support of increasing the millage to allow for additional services for children within the County. She was in favor of additional meetings to make changes to the draft ballot language, resolution and ordinance, where necessary, as the model used was mirrored from Manatee County. Caryn Toole, 233 37th Drive SW, Indian River County Director of Communities Connected for Kids, a member of the CSAC who also served on the Grant Review Sub -Committee, spoke in support of the proposed ballot initiative. Chairman Adams inquired and received confirmation from Ms. Toole regarding the ability to effectively utilize an increase in funding for necessary Children's Services programs. Michael Kint, 6255 59th Court, CEO of the United Way of Indian River County, spoke of his involvement with the Exploratory Committee for the CTIRC. He felt it was necessary to plan for the future and to educate the public about the proposed ballot initiative. Hope Woodhouse, 199 Island Creek Drive, a member of the CSAC, including the Grant Review Sub -Committee and Chair of the Needs Assessment Sub -Committee, President of the John's Island Community Service League, and on the Exploratory Committee for the CTIRC, provided an example that additional funding was needed for the Doula Program, which supported 70 of the 200 mothers who were in need. Indian River County Florida Page 12