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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2021 COVID vaccination update, during which he previewed a second -dose appointment calendar. Administrator Brown then shared staffs discovery that the County's existing notification software, Everbridge, could be utilized to create a wait list at a lower cost and with a quicker turn around than the other software options previously considered. Brian Toolan, Director of Government Strategy, Everbridge, appeared via Zoom with a demonstration of the registration website; he noted the software was also call center compatible. The Board received additional information from Mr. Toolan regarding numbering the wait list, the ability for spouses to register together, and sorting options. Administrator Brown clarified issues regarding which sorting parameters the state allowed, the conflicting information regarding prioritization within the 65 and over age group, the integration of state and local vaccine registration lists, and a phone registration option. Health Officer, Florida Department of Health for Indian River County, Miranda Hawker addressed the Board with positive feedback on Everbridge, and provided updated vaccination information. Discussion between the Board and Ms. Hawker ensued on topics including: integration of the state-run Sharecare list, appointment registration confusion, and confirmation of her leadership's direction that the Governor's order did not provide for prioritization within age groups. Information Technology Director Dan Russell offered assurance that the County's computer system was robust, and that back -end testing had begun in preparation for wait list registration within the week. He also provided information regarding the collection of health information from registrants. Vice Chairman Peter O'Bryan requested that Kathleen Keenan, Legislative Affairs and Communications Manager, contact State leadership to clarify the contradiction between the Governor's local appearance, in which he stated prioritization within the 65 plus age group was permitted, and the Health Department's statement that the Governor's order did not allow for such prioritization. Ms. Hawker returned before the Board to answer questions on the hierarchy of vaccine decision-making within the County. She also acknowledged the residents' frustration with the Health Department and offered that with technology improvements, the second -dose calendar, and community partnerships, her department was making strides in responding to questions and disseminating information. She closed by confirming that the vaccines offered by Publix did not affect the County's allocated supply because they used differing products. No Action Taken or Required Indian River County Florida Page 8