Laserfiche WebLink
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 8, 2024 <br />Recommended Action: No action required <br />Attachments: Request to Speak R.Wooten <br />Fellsmere resident Robert Wooten, a retired military officer, raised concerns <br />about the plan to implement metal detectors and baggage checks at the upcoming <br />Firefighters Fair. He believed this plan may constitute harassment and violate <br />certain laws and constitutional rights. Mr. Wooten urged the County Commission <br />to consider a Resolution affirming the right to carry concealed weapons on <br />County -owned property. Mr. Wooten stated that if the plan proceeds, he would <br />seek a court-ordered injunction to stop these actions, emphasizing the potential <br />financial impact in terms of legal expenses and damages for the County. <br />No Action Taken or Required <br />10.8.2. 24-0824 Request to Speak from B. Rigby regarding Federal and State Funding <br />Recommended Action: No action required <br />Attachments: Request -to -Speak B. Rigby <br />Bill Rigby, a member of the West Wabasso Progressive Civic League, spoke to <br />the Board about the need for fair treatment of minority-owned and disabled <br />veteran -owned businesses. He pointed out that these businesses were being <br />excluded from County contracts and urged the Board to address this issue. He <br />also suggested that the County was misusing grant funds and claimed that the <br />County's request for proposal (RFP) for recycling collection program was illegal <br />and invalid. Mr. Rigby requested transparency regarding the County's receipt of <br />Federal and State funding grants and asked for documentation related to <br />contractual agreements. <br />In response, Chairman Adams advised Mr. Rigby to file a public records request <br />for the grant and contractual agreement information. Deputy County Attorney <br />Susan Prado offered to assist Mr. Rigby with his request. <br />No Action Taken or Required <br />C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS <br />11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS <br />12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS <br />A. Community Services <br />B. Emergency Services <br />Indian River County Florida page 9 <br />