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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 19, 2021 Attorney Reingold made mention that there had been no input from the Board, and reminded the public that the County was not district sensitive; any citizen could vote for any prospective Commissioner regardless of their address. Information Technology Director Dan Russell introduced Paige Lester, GIS Analyst, who created the three (3) redistricting proposals. Using PowerPoint slides, Ms. Lester reviewed the criteria, drivers for change, and provided analysis of the redistricting maps. The Commissioners gave their initial impressions of the proposals, and agreed to weigh public comments before making any decisions. The Board also dispelled the rumor that the Gifford neighborhood would be divided. The Chairman called for a recess at 10:33 a.m., and resumed the meeting at 10:46 a.m. with all members present. The Chairman opened the public hearing. The following County residents addressed the Board with their concerns/suggestions: Anthony Brown Ed Dodd, Mayor, Sebastian Joseph Paladin, President, Black Swan Consulting Anthony Stewart, President, Southern Christian Leadership Conference Edward Dillard Pastor Myra Ferguson Valerie Brant -Wilson Freddie Woolfork Wilfred Hart Kevin Browning Wanda Mosley Scott Valerie Brant -Wilson read a text from Rashawn Green Robert Gelsimino There being no further speakers, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Commissioner Adams received clarification from Attorney Reingold that the schedule called for the final district boundaries to be voted on at the December 7, 2021 meeting. Suggestions were made to have another meeting in advance of the final vote, and possibly a community outreach effort. Director Russell provided information regarding an app that would allow the Commissioners to examine different district scenarios. Indian River County Florida Page 6