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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 19, 2021 <br />Dr. Duranceau presented research and case studies, and listed possible causes of <br />leaks such as electrical systems, lightning strikes, and thin-walled copper pipes. <br />The report wrapped up with advice for IRCDUS to address residents' concerns. <br />Director Jordan returned to summarize the report which showed that IRCDUS <br />remained compliant with the SDWA and thresholds for mineral content, and <br />that most plumbing failures occurred from issues related to construction and <br />modern plumbing materials rather than corrosive water. <br />Under discussion, the Board and staff discussed water quality, the lower caliber <br />of modern plumbing materials, and complaints received from residents. Dr. <br />Duranceau provided answers to questions regarding the effects of electrical <br />charges, and plastic versus copper pipes. <br />No Action Taken or Required <br />13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS <br />14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS <br />A. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />14.A.1. 21-0970 Chapter 164 Mediation Update, October, 2021 <br />Recommended Action: Discuss <br />Attachments: Commissioner's Memo <br />Chairman Flescher opened discussion by describing the previous meeting with <br />the City of Vero Beach (the City) on October 6, 2021. At the conclusion of <br />that meeting, both the Chairman and the City's Mayor, Robert Brackett, agreed <br />to return to their respective Board/Council with the question of whether the <br />County should take over the water delivery system to the Town of Indian River <br />Shores (the Shores). <br />The Commissioner restated the County's position that it had no intention of <br />taking the water service business from the City, and noted that the lack of <br />detailed terms was an impediment to moving forward. He added that water <br />service to County residents on the south end of the barrier island was still of <br />concern due to supply line issues, and lack of rate protection. The Chairman <br />requested input from the rest of the Board on whether to continue negotiations <br />on the matter. <br />Vice Chairman O'Bryan agreed to continue to share information with the City <br />and the Shores, but felt it was premature to make a decision in the absence of a <br />feasibility study and a realistic estimate of the costs involved in moving the <br />Indian River County Florida Page 9 <br />