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Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final <br />July 11, 2023 <br />increase the County's bargaining power. He stated he spoke to industry experts <br />who recommended starting this process as soon as possible, which aligned with <br />the staffs recommendation to begin now, and he fully supported moving forward. <br />Commissioner Moss discussed whether the County should switch to Universal or <br />remain a subscription -only service. She appreciated the set timeline and looked <br />forward to forthcoming details. Ms. Moss sought and received information from <br />Mr. Mehta about potential savings for citizens. Mr. Mehta replied that it was <br />difficult to determine, but consultants could assess the industry's current state and <br />gather information to distribute through the County Administrator. Commissioner <br />Moss agreed with Commissioner Flescher that the Cone of Silence was only <br />necessary once more information was provided. <br />Chairman Earman stated there are more people and, as a result, more solid waste <br />in the County, and need to prepare for the future and ensure proper waste <br />management. He commented on Vice Chairman Adams's statement that the <br />County needed to work through a process and make decisions that are best for <br />the present and future. He agreed that the Cone of Silence was not necessary at <br />this time. <br />County Attorney Dylan Reingold requested flexibility for towns and cities seeking <br />FEMA reimbursement, as FEMA now required specific entity names for <br />piggyback contracts. He also advised that if the Board approved the Universal <br />option, they must begin the process by October 2024 to get it on the November <br />2025 tax roll. <br />Vice Chairman Adams sought and received from Mr. Mehta if that timeline with <br />the Universal Option had been considered. Mr. Mehta stated that a more <br />detailed conversation with the Property Appraiser would be had to confirm the <br />process regarding their due dates. <br />Chairman Ear -man reflected on the timeline provided by Mr. Mehta and confirmed <br />that the timeline would not change if the Board decided to elect the Universal <br />option. <br />Further discussion was had between the Board and staff regarding the RFP <br />options. Vice Chairman Adams voiced concern that when the towns and cities <br />consider their options, they should consider their potential impact on the County <br />rates and preferred that parameters be in place and that participation required <br />choosing from the four proposed options. Still, they could consider the piggyback <br />clause if they preferred something else. <br />Indian River County Florida Page 5 <br />