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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2023 <br />their efforts in making this happen. This award was a breath of fresh air in the current <br />climate, and he was happy to report that the project cost aligned with the Engineers' <br />estimate. This project would address the ongoing issue of the depth of the Clays <br />course under wet conditions and elevate it to a thriving condition. The total cost was <br />$399,120. A $200,000 grant had been received, leaving the total cost for the County <br />at $199,120. <br />Chairman Adams stated that the Sporting Clays course gets flooded even with a little <br />rain because of its location on the property, which requires them to close it down. To <br />address this issue, they had obtained mitigation credits from the St. Johns River Water <br />Management District (SJRWMD) and planned to raise and renovate the course. The <br />project also included revamping the second course. <br />Commissioner Earman appreciated the effort put into the gun range improvements, <br />and believed it was a good investment and would enhance the range even further. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Vice Chairman <br />Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following <br />vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner <br />Moss, and Commissioner Loar <br />9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES <br />9.A. 23-1078 Supervisor of Elections Leslie R. Swan re: Canvassing Board Appointments <br />Recommended action: Request for the Chair to Appoint 2024 Canvassing Board Members <br />Attachments: Supervisor of Elections Memo <br />Katie Otto, Elections Administration Coordinator for the Supervisor of Elections <br />office, attended the meeting to offer assistance in selecting the Board member and <br />alternate for the County Canvassing Board for the upcoming 2024 election cycle. <br />Chairman Adams explained that a candidate who was facing opposition in an ongoing <br />election could not serve on the Canvassing Board. There were three elections <br />scheduled for 2024, Presidential Preference, Primary, and General. Vice Chairman <br />Flescher and Commissioner Loar were the only eligible candidates for the Board <br />member and alternate positions. After a brief discussion, Vice Chairman Flescher was <br />selected as the Board member, with Commissioner Loar chosen as the alternate. <br />Appointed Vice Chairman Flescher to the Canvassing Board with Commissioner <br />Loar as the alternate. <br />10. PUBLIC ITEMS <br />Indian River County Florida Page 7 <br />