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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final <br />August 20, 2024 <br />5. B. 24-0569 Proclamation Honoring Blake Alan Bartholomew On His Retirement From Indian <br />River County Department of Emergency Services Fire Rescue Division <br />Recommended Action: Recommend Read and Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Indian River County Fire Rescue Chief David Johnson was joined by several <br />members of the division as the Board lauded Mr. Bartholomew's 35 -year career, <br />which saw him rise from Emergency Medical Services Paramedic to an Engineer <br />specializing in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (AARF). The Board thanked him for <br />his service, and Chief Johnson praised his inspirational leadership and sense of humor. <br />Mr. Bartholomew was joined by his family as he expressed appreciation for the <br />support he received and urged everyone to maintain a healthy sense of humor. <br />Read and Presented <br />5.C. 24-0680 Presentation of Proclamation Supporting the Annual Vero Beach Tunnel to Towers <br />5K Run & Walk <br />Recommended action: Read & Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />A spokesperson for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation accepted the Proclamation and <br />encouraged participation in this year's run/walk race which would be held on <br />September 7, 2024 at Riverside Park. The Foundation raised money to house <br />gold -star families and injured veterans. <br />Read and Presented <br />6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner <br />Earman, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2024, and June 18, <br />2024, as written. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner <br />Moss, and Commissioner Loar <br />6.A. 24-0621 Regular Meeting of June 04, 2024 <br />Recommended Action: Approve <br />Attachments: 0604024 BCC Draft <br />Approved <br />6.B. 24-0633 Regular Meeting of June 18, 2024 <br />Recommended Action: Approve <br />Indian River County Florida Page 2 <br />