meeting, on January 27, 2021, with his office, Mayor Trantalis and
Elon Musk’s Boring Company executives to discuss potential tunnels
and infrastructure ideas.
In response to Commissioner Udine, Commissioner Furr expressed
support in regard to tunnels funded by Elon Musk being built. (Refer
to minutes for full discussion.) (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
ELECTION BLOCKCHAIN ENCRYPTION - VICE-MAYOR UDINE
61.
ACTION:
(T-12:59 PM)
Vice-Mayor Udine mentioned blockchain
encryption in reference to elections, stating a few meetings have
taken place with industry leaders, noting he will readdress this topic
and involve the County Attorney and Finance Department after he
has completed more research. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE SURVIVOR WEEK
SHARIEF
-
COMMISSIONER
62.
63.
ACTION:
(T-12:59 PM)
Commissioner Sharief highlighted National
Gun Violence Survivor Week, thanking all for their recognition and
support. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS - COMMISSIONER SHARIEF
ACTION:
(T-1:00 PM)
Commissioner Sharief
commented on
COVID-19 vaccination areas within Broward County, noting some
difficulties seniors have experienced in regard to receiving vaccines
and provided 833-476-1526 as
a
contact number.
In addition,
Commissioner Sharief shared 866-201-6313 as a contact number for
home healthcare workers to utilize in regard to scheduling vaccination
appointments.
In
response
to
Commissioner
Sharief,
Commissioner
Rich
encouraged patience in scheduling vaccine appointments, citing
vaccine supply issues, as well as shared the positive experience of
Bill Edelstein, former CEO of Memorial Manor Nursing Home, in
obtaining vaccination at a Department of Health site in Davie.
In
addition, Commissioner Rich thanked Department of Health staff,
including Dr. Thaqi and Renee Podolsky, for the incredible work they
are doing under difficult circumstances.
discussion.)
(Refer to minutes for full
BIRTHDAY - THE BOARD
64.
ACTION:
(T-1:01 PM)
The Board
recognized January 21, 2021 as