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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes — Final January 12, 2021 <br />The Chairman called for a recess at 10:12 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at <br />10:21 a.m., with all members present. <br />11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS <br />11.A. 21-0155 Provide Update Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations <br />Recommended Action: No back-up included <br />County Administrator Jason Brown reported on the COVID vaccination efforts in <br />Indian River County.In his report, he reviewed Governor Ron DeSantis' <br />Executive Order (EO 20-315). regarding who was able to receive the vaccine, and <br />noted that the .County's biggest challenge was the limited number of vaccines <br />available. Administrator Brown told of staffs efforts to make improvements to the <br />registration process with new software that would include. a wait list option and <br />appointments via lottery or first-come, first-served basis. <br />Public Health Officer Miranda Hawker provided information regarding <br />vaccinations for healthcare workers, the plan to administer second doses, and the <br />difficulty of establishing a schedule with so few vaccines to provide. <br />Discussion ensued among Commissioners regarding the public's requests for a <br />more effective registration system, and the need for patience from the community. <br />Following discussion, the Board reached consensus to direct the County <br />Administrator to continue researching a system that would allow residents to <br />register on a wait list for a vaccination appointment. Staff was directed to consider, <br />operating the appointment wait list either on a first-come, first-served basis or as a <br />lottery system, as the vaccines become available. <br />Board Reached Consensus <br />12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS <br />A. Community Development. <br />B. Emergency Services <br />C. General Services <br />D. Human Resources <br />Indian River County Florida Page 6 <br />