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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final May 4, 2021 10. PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS 10.6.1. 21-0476 Request to Speak by Sgt Curtis Paulisin, Veterans of IRC President re: Mary Snyder Veterans of IRC Annual Golf Tournament Recommended Action: No action required Attachments: Request to Speak - Paulisin Sergeant Curtis Paulisin was joined by Vince McNally and Craig Waskow of the Vietnam Veterans of Indian River County (VVIRC) to discuss the annual Mary Snyder Golf Tournament fundraiser scheduled for June 19, 2021 at Sandridge Golf Course. Sgt. Paulisin reported they had a record number of participants this year, which exceeded the Covid-limited capacity of the golf course's clubhouse for their luncheon. He indicated that he had previously been offered use of the Expo Center at the County's Fairgrounds, and requested that the County waive the rental fee for the facility. Chairman Flescher was in favor of granting the waiver since Sandridge had committed to hosting the tournament. Commissioner Earman. pointed out that the VVIRC was paying to use Sandridge's facility, and he could understand allowing them to substitute an alternate County facility. Vice Chairman O'Bryan was reluctant, noting that it would be a slippery slope toward all non -profits requesting usage fee waivers for their charity events. Commissioner Adams agreed with the Vice Chairman, and observed that there was a discounted non-profit rate available; she urged caution to avoid instituting a policy-making precedent. Commissioner Moss favored waiving the rental fee, and suggested all Veteran's organizations should be able to receive the same accommodation. Sgt. Paulisin recounted that the VVIRC had used the Expo Center two years prior for their tournament's luncheon, and there was no charge at that time. He clarified that he was requesting the same consideration for this year's tournament, as their planning was based on receiving use of the Expo Center at no cost. Commissioner Adams suggested that the County could create a special package price for any entity which hosted a tournament at Sandridge and needed overflow accommodations at the Expo Center. Assistant County Administrator Mike Zito agreed that a special rate could be arranged, and added that the clubhouse was scheduled for expansion. County Administrator Jason Brown supported creating a pricing option for use of both facilities, limited only to those events which were larger than Sandridge could accommodate. Indian River County Florida Page 9