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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final May 16, 2023 <br />Month <br />Recommended Action: Read & Present. <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Tracy Hernandez, Suncoast Mental Health Center, Director of Development, <br />expressed appreciation for raising awareness of mental health needs in the community, <br />especially among adolescents. Ms. Hernandez provided statistics regarding those they <br />serve in the community, and sought to end the stigma associated with mental health <br />issues in order to promote healing. Program Manager Derek Weintraub discussed the <br />impact of trauma and resources for assistance. <br />Read and Presented by Vice Chairman Adams <br />5.F. 23-0420 Presentation of Proclamation - Recognizing National Safe Boating Week <br />Recommended Action: Read & Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 56 (Flotilla) members Gary Barth, Paul Deery, and <br />Richard Martucci were present to accept the Proclamation and advocate for boating <br />safety. Mr. Barth informed of the Flotilla's monthly boater safety courses, and urged <br />boaters to wear life jackets when out on the water. He invited the public to their open <br />house at the Fort Pierce Coast Guard Station on June 3, 2023. <br />Read and Presented by Commissioner Loar <br />5.G 23-0426 Presentation of Proclamation - Recognizing Memorial Day 2023 <br />Recommended Action: Read & Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Commissioner Moss informed the public of the two Memorial Day ceremonies in the <br />County, one at Riverside Park in Vero Beach, and the other at Riverview Park in <br />Sebastian. Cynthia Ryan, Executive Director of the Veterans Council of Indian River <br />County, accepted the Proclamation and informed of their community partnerships <br />which provided various levels of assistance to veterans. Ms. Ryan also gave kudos to <br />the County Veterans Service Officers. The Board expressed thanks for the service <br />and sacrifice of Veterans. <br />Read and Presented Commissioner Moss <br />6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman <br />Adams, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 7, 2023, the Special <br />Indian River County Florida Page 3 <br />