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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final <br />May 7, 2024 <br />through the site plan review, it had been ensured that all criteria had been met or <br />exceeded in the design. <br />Ms. Marty Mercado, Executive Director of Hope for Families, expressed her joy and <br />satisfaction as she spoke about how she had been fortunate enough to be a part of the <br />labor of love that took years to bring to fruition. She mentioned attending a homeless <br />conference in San Francisco and was surprised to witness the separation of families in <br />different shelters. Hope for Families in Indian River County aimed to keep families <br />together as they combat homelessness. Ms. Mercado expressed gratitude to the <br />community and donors for their support and discussed the expansion of rooms and <br />transitional apartments to accommodate more families in need. Ms. Mercado <br />responded to Chairman Adams' inquiry and stated that there were currently <br />twenty-one (2 1) rooms, but would expand to forty-one (4 1) rooms with this project. <br />Additionally, there were nine (9) transitional apartments that were essential for families <br />who qualify for Habitat for Humanity (Habitat), but have nowhere to go while they <br />wait. <br />Chairman Adams opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the Chairman <br />closed the hearing. <br />A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner <br />Moss, to approve staff's 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 />B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />10.B.1. 24-0372 Request to Speak from Curtis Paulisin re: Mary Snyder Golf Tournament <br />Attachments: Request to Speak C. Paulisin <br />Letter <br />Sponsorship Form <br />Flyer <br />Vietnam Veterans of Indian River County, represented by Curtis Paulisin, Donna <br />Katen-Bahensky, and Craig Waskow, shared details of their upcoming annual <br />fundraiser, the Mary Snyder Golf Tournament. The event aimed to support <br />housing programs for veterans in the County and was scheduled for Saturday, <br />June 15, 2024, with a shotgun start at 7:00 a.m. at Sandridge Golf Club. <br />No Action Taken or Required <br />Indian River County Florida Page 9 <br />