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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024 <br />Inspector Newton stated the FRA had recommended the communities impacted by <br />the Brightline-spawned increase in train -horn noise wait a year before deciding <br />whether to seek quiet zones. He stated officials in St. Lucie and Martin counties have <br />decided they would wait a year and gauge their experiences with the increase in train <br />horns before deciding whether to seek formal quiet zones from the FRA. <br />A resident of Vero Beach expressed his disappointment that a quiet zone would not <br />be implemented and urged the Board to consider the quality of life of those living near <br />the train crossings by implementing a nighttime ban on train horns in the quiet zone. <br />The Board reached a consensus to not move forward with establishing a Quiet <br />Zone for train horn noise. <br />The Chairman called for a recess at 10:20 AM and reconvened at 10:27 AM with all <br />members present. <br />5.13. 24-0105 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing African American Pioneer Reverend Carl <br />L. Darrisaw <br />Recommended Action: Recommend Read & Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Reverend Carl L. Darrisaw expressed his gratitude to the Board for bestowing such a <br />great honor upon him. He mentioned that he never imagined that he would return <br />home to be honored in this manner. He also acknowledged that he owes his success <br />to the hard work and sacrifices of many great pioneers from the Gifford community, <br />whose shoulders he stands upon today. <br />Read and presented by Chairman Adams <br />5.C. 24-0113 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing African American Pioneer Ernie James <br />Grier <br />Recommended action: Recommend Read & Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Mr. Ernie Grier expressed his gratitude and thanked the Commission for the <br />Proclamation. He humbly expressed that he did not do anything extraordinary, he <br />simply enjoyed having fun with his photography. He stated he that was proud to be a <br />part of this community and Indian River County. <br />Read and presented by Vice Chairman Flescher <br />5.D. 24-0103 Proclamation Honoring Elise Bruce on her Retirement from the Indian River County <br />Sheriffs Office <br />Indian River County Florida Page 3 <br />