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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final August 17, 2021 <br />more funding for responding to the public health emergency and workers <br />performing essential work, as well as additional funds for the Supervisor of <br />Elections Office. She noted that the biggest change in the plan involved the <br />proposed purchase of the Fellsmere Inn for use by Indian River State College <br />(IRSC) as a satellite campus focused on hospitality industry training. More <br />information was given regarding how this purchase fit into the Treasury's <br />parameters for ARP fund spending and IRSC's plan for its use. <br />Commissioner Adams received additional information from Director Daniels <br />regarding the reasons that paving unpaved roads was not permissible with ARP <br />funds. The Commissioner then expanded on the benefits the Fellsmere Inn project <br />would provide to the community, and requested to be included in future <br />discussions. <br />Assistant County Administrator Mike Zito provided clarification regarding the plan <br />for the Inn, noting that a formal presentation would be made before the Board, and <br />that the purchase was planned to be in the form of a grant. Chairman Flescher <br />expressed support for the collaboration between the County and IRSC. <br />Commissioner Moss received clarification from Director Daniels regarding the <br />reduction in ARP funds, the increased allocation for EMT staff who had contracted <br />Covid, and alternative projects to the Fellsmere Inn partnership. <br />Casey Lunceford, IRSC Mueller Campus President, appeared before the Board to <br />explain the due diligence process for the Fellsmere Inn project, training <br />opportunities to serve the local hospitality industry, and the commitment to honor <br />the historic location. He estimated that there would be more information regarding <br />the path forward by the end of the year. <br />Vice Chairman O'Bryan and Commissioner Earman expressed the reasons they <br />thought the Fellsmere Inn partnership was a good investment in the County's future. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Earman, <br />to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Commissioner Moss, Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner <br />Adams, and Commissioner Earman <br />12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS <br />A. Community Development <br />B. Emergency Services <br />C. General Services <br />D. Hunan Resources <br />Indian River County Florida Page 21 <br />