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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 <br />Commissioner Zorc inquired on the status of Phase II of the 66th Avenue road <br />improvement project. Public Works Director Rich Szpyrka responded that Phase II <br />was scheduled to begin 18 months after the Phase I construction began, and he <br />confirmed that there were nine (9) remaining parcels to obtain. <br />Discussion ensued between Commissioner O'Bryan and Commissioner Zorc <br />regarding the high dollar amounts being paid by the County to acquire land for road <br />improvements. <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Zorc, seconded by Chairman Adams, to <br />approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: <br />Aye: 4 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, and Commissioner <br />Solari <br />Nay: 1 - Commissioner O'Bryan <br />14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS <br />A. Commissioner Susan Adams, Chairman <br />B. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />C. Commissioner Tim Zorc <br />14.C.1. 20-1874 Discussion on Pine Tree Park Storm Water Drainage <br />Recommended Action: Discuss <br />Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum <br />Commissioner Zorc discussed the ongoing drainage issues in Pine Tree Park <br />and his desire to find a solution that would improve the drainage flow. <br />Victor Regan, 6125 6th Place, addressed the Board regarding the drainage <br />problem in Pine Tree Park. <br />Commissioner Zorc mentioned the extensive work done 10-12 years ago in <br />Vero Lake Estates, with Chairman Adams pointing out that Vero Lake Estates <br />had a water management district. <br />Public Works Director Rich Szpyrka addressed Commissioner Zorc's comment <br />related to Vero Lake Estates, stating that the pipes between the stormwater <br />storage ponds were either cleaned or replaced with larger pipes to increase the <br />water flow, and that Pine Tree Park did not have the available parcels to convert <br />to stormwater storage. He also addressed Mr. Regan's concern about <br />pipes/culverts being replaced without the nearby homeowners being notified, <br />clarifying that the pipes/culverts were located near the canal, and staff felt that <br />Indian River County Florida Page 16 <br />