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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final May 21, 2024 <br />of Management and Budget. Ms. Bergeron shared she will spend her summers in <br />New England and return to Vero to continue volunteering at the Emergency <br />Operations Center which brought her much happiness. <br />Read and presented by Chairman Adams <br />5.C. 24-0414 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring James "Chip" Boyette On His Retirement <br />From Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Public <br />Works/Engineering Division <br />Recommended action: Recommend Read and Present. <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />[Clerk Note: Ms. Bergeron and Mr. Boyette chose to receive their <br />Proclamations in tandem.] <br />The Board commended Mr. Boyette on his 31 years of dedication to the County and <br />lamented the loss of his institutional knowledge. Mr. Boyette, a native of Indian River <br />County, shared his love for his hometown in an emotional farewell. Kirsten <br />Leiendecker, Interim Public Works Director, praised his achievements and hard <br />work. <br />Mr. Boyette and Ms. Bergeron received their Proclamations and vowed to return to <br />Indian River County to continue the volunteer work they both enjoy. <br />Read and presented by Commissioner Earman <br />5.D. 24-0415 Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 18th Through May 24th As National <br />Safe Boating Week In Indian River County <br />Recommended Action: Read and Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Mark Cannon of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 5-6, a volunteer <br />unit of the Coast Guard, appeared before the Board to accept the Proclamation and <br />promote boating safety. He informed of the Auxiliary's monthly boating safety classes <br />(free for teens), and courtesy vessel safety inspections. Mr. Cannon urged all boaters <br />to wear their life jackets, carry and register a beacon device, and to have a marine <br />radio onboard to ensure the safest outcomes. <br />Read and presented by Vice Chairman Flescher <br />5.E. 24-0407 Proclamation Designating May 19-25, 2024 as National Travel and Tourism Week <br />Recommended Action: Read & Present. <br />Indian River County Florida Page 2 <br />