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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final February 11, 2025 <br />1. CALL TO ORDER <br />Present: 5 - Chairman Joseph Flescher <br />Vice Chairman Deryl Loar <br />Commissioner Susan Adams <br />Commissioner Joe Earman <br />Commissioner Laura Moss <br />2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF <br />THE ARMED FORCES <br />2.B. INVOCATION <br />Stan Boling, Gracespring Baptist Church <br />3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE <br />John A. Titkanich, County Administrator <br />4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS <br />Approved as written <br />5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS <br />5.A. 25-0255 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing 211 Awareness Month <br />Recommended action: Recommend Read & Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />211 Palm Beach & Treasure Coast Community Relations Specialist Chad Adcock <br />stated that the 211 Lifeline received nearly 200,000 inquiries in the past year, with <br />about 6,000 (3%) coming from Indian River County. 211 aimed to increase this <br />number to raise awareness of available resources. Mental health and substance abuse <br />concerns account for 32% of inquiries, while 25% were housing support, and nearly <br />10% involved utility assistance. He noted the 211 Sunshine Program provided free <br />daily check-in calls for seniors and their caregivers, helping to combat isolation. He <br />stated his appreciation for the Board's continued support of 211 since its founding in <br />1971. <br />Chairman Flescher stated that the 211 service connected people in need with trained <br />professionals who could guide them to the appropriate resources. This initiative not <br />only helped individuals find assistance but also reduced the volume of 911 calls and <br />lowered anxiety for those seeking help. <br />Presented by Vice Chairman Loar <br />5.B. 25-0256 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing African American Pioneer In Education Dr. <br />Indian River County, Florida Page 1 <br />