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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final <br />May 4, 2021 <br />had passed Executive Orders 21-101 and 21-102 ending mandatory Covid <br />restrictions. He sought the Board's direction regarding Covid-related safety <br />procedures in place at County facilities. <br />Vice Chairman O'Bryan received confirmation from County Attorney Dylan <br />Reingold that the Governor's orders superseded the County's Emergency Order and <br />a public hearing was not needed to rescind it. Discussion ensued among the <br />Commissioners with direction given to make mask -wearing optional and to phase <br />out screening measures in all County spaces. The Commissioners thanked staff <br />and community partners for pulling together and doing their part to make the <br />situation better. <br />Barbara Jordan, Indian River Freedom Coalition, addressed the Board in opposition <br />of the vaccine. <br />Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey Smith noted that there was still <br />uncertainty regarding safety procedures in the courts. He advised that the <br />courthouse's Covid safety measures would remain in place until the State Supreme <br />Court directed otherwise. <br />Attorney Reingold made mention that there would be another Covid-related <br />milestone July 1, 2021, and he would return with more information. <br />No Action Taken or Required <br />The Chairman called for a recess at 10:57 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:08 <br />a.m. with all members present. <br />12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS <br />A. Community Development <br />B. Emergency Services <br />C. General Services <br />D. Human Resources <br />E. Information Technology <br />F. Office of Management and Budget <br />G. Public Works <br />H. Utilities Services <br />Indian River County Florida Page 11 <br />