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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 17, 2023 <br />spreading the message. <br />Read and presented by Commissioner Loar <br />5.D. 23-0945 Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of October 15 Through October <br />21, 2023 As National Friends of the Library Week <br />Recommended Action: Read and Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Elizabeth "Betsy" Stenger, Director of Library Services, shared information about the <br />Friends of the Library and the services they provide. The Friends of the Library raises <br />money through membership and donations. They also run used book sales at the <br />North County Library and operate the Used Book Depot on Old Dixie Highway in <br />Indian River County. In addition, the Friends of the Library gift shop was located in <br />the Main Library. The Friends sponsor library programming for all ages. Ms. Stenger <br />was joined by Branch Managers Hollie McDougall and Kathleen Bowman, along with <br />staff from the Friends of the Library. <br />Deputy County Administrator, Mike Zito appreciated the efforts made by Ms. <br />Stenger to lead the library system and under her leadership the libraries were thriving. <br />With the addition of new staff, the library's commitment to youth and education would <br />reach new heights. He also expressed his appreciation for the selfless mission of the <br />Friends of the Library and looked forward to their continued relationship. <br />Read and presented by Commissioner Moss <br />6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />6.A. 23-0962 Regular Meeting of September 12, 2023 <br />Recommended Action: Approve <br />Attachments: 09122023 BCC Draft <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman <br />Adams, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2023 as <br />written. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner <br />Loar, and Commissioner Moss <br />63. 23-0964 Preliminary Budget Hearing Meeting of September 13, 2023 <br />Recommended Action: Approve <br />Attachments: 09132023 Preliminary Budget Draft <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman <br />Indian River County Florida Page 3 <br />