HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/2007 (2)INDEX TO MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF NOVEMBER 13, 2007
1. CALL TO ORDER 1
2. INVOCATION 1
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS 1
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 2
5.A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION HONORING THE PACE PROGRAM OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 2
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2
6.A. REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 2007 2
7. CONSENT AGENDA 3
7.A. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS - OCTOBER 26 TO NOVEMBER 1, 2007 3
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7.B. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE COUNTY CODE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE 3
7.C. BELLA ROSA SUBDIVISION (PLAT -OVER -SITE -PLAN) 4
7.D. PROCLAMATION HONORING TRACY QUINLAN ON HER RETIREMENT FROM
INDIAN RIVER COUNTYBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DEPARTMENT OF
SANDRIDGE GOLF CLUB 4
7.E. PROCLAMATION HONORING RON CALLAHAN ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM
INDIAN RIVER COUNTYBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DIVISION 4
7.F. DASIE HOPE CENTER/DOUGLAS SCHOOL PRIVATE LIFT STATION AND FORCE
MAIN, WORK AUTHORIZATION DIRECTIVE No. 2007-003, UCP No. 2940,
APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR AND RELEASE OF RETAINAGE .. 5
7.G. OUT OF COUNTY TRAVEL FOR THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 5
7.H. DORI SLOSBERG DRIVER EDUCATION SAFETY ACT, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM TRUST FUND 6
8. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCIES -NONE 6
9. PUBLIC ITEMS 6
9.A. PUBLIC HEARING 6
9.A.1. COUNTY INITIATED REQUEST TO AMEND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (LEGISLATIVE) 6
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9.B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS -NONE 9
9.C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS -NONE 9
10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS -NONE 9
11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS 9
11.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -NONE 9
11.B. EMERGENCY SERVICES -NONE 10
11. C. GENERAL SERVICES 10
11. C. 1. POLICY ON USE OF CONFERENCE ROOMS IN NEW COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
BUILDINGS 10
11.D. HUMAN RESOURCES -NONE 11
11.E. HUMAN SERVICES -NONE 11
11.F. LEISURE SERVICESNONE 11
11. G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET -NONE 11
11.H. RECREATION -NONE 11
11.L PUBLIC WORKS NONE 12
11.J. UTILITIES SERVICES 12
11.J.1. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO WORK ORDER NO. 4 WITHSCHULKE, BITTLEAND
STODDARD, L.L.C. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES TO DESIGN MASTER PLANNED
WATER MAIN AT VERO LAKE ESTATES - UCP 2958 12
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11.J.2. SOUTH COUNTY REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT - FDEP PERMIT RENEWAL FOR
DEMINERALIZED CONCENTRATE DISPOSAL, WORK ORDER No. 6 -
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC.,
AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO WORK ORDER No. 6 12
11.J.3. VISTA ROYALE, VISTA GARDENS, GRAND ROYALE AND VISTA VILLAS
CONDOMINIUMS FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT PROJECT, LABOR CONTRACT
WORK AUTHORIZATION DIRECTIVE No. 2007-013, UCP No. 302115 13
11.J.4. 129TH PLACE, A PORTION OF INDIAN RIVER ACRES PETITION WATER
SERVICE, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. UCP -2953 14
12. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS 14
12.A. REQUEST POLICY DIRECTION ON TERMS OF LEASE FOR GIFFORD PARK
SECURITY HOUSE 14
13. COMMISSIONER ITEMS 14
13.A. COMMISSIONER GARY C. WHEELER, CHAIRMAN -NONE 14
13.B. COMMISSIONER SANDRA L. BOWDEN, VICE CHAIR NONE 14
13. C. COMMISSIONER WESLEY S. DAVIS-NONE 14
13.D. COMMISSIONER JOSEPH E. FLESCHER-NONE 14
13.E. COMMISSIONER PETER D. O'BRYAN 15
13.E.1. REQUESTINGA LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN TOADOPT A
RESOLUTION TO BECOMEA CERTIFIED FLORIDA GREEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS 16
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14.A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT-NONE 16
14.B. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT-NONE 16
14. C. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD NONE 16
15. ADJOURNMENT 17
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November 13, 2007
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Regular
Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Tuesday,
November 13, 2007. Present were Vice Chair Sandra L. Bowden, Commissioners Wesley S.
Davis, Joseph E. Flescher, and Peter D. O'Bryan. Chairman Gary C. Wheeler was absent. Also
present were County Administrator Joseph A. Baird, County Attorney William G. Collins II, and
Deputy Clerk Maureen Gelfo.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Bowden called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. INVOCATION
Public Works Director Jim Davis delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS
Vice Chair Bowden requested the following changes to today's Agenda:
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1. Defer Item 12.A., Request Policy Direction on Terms of Lease for Gifford Park
Security House, until the full Commission convenes.
2. Correction to Item 9.A.1: The Ordinance Number on page 39 of the backup should
read "2007" instead of "2008".
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler
absent), the Board unanimously made the above changes to
the Agenda.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION HONORING THE PACE
PROGRAM OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Vice Chair Bowden read and presented the Proclamation to Miranda Swanson of
the Health Department. Ms. Swanson discussed the two houses that were built in Fellsmere on
November 10, 2007 and thanked those who were involved in this cooperative effort. She also
thanked the Board for its support.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of October 23, 2007. There were none.
6.A. REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 2007
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler
absent), the Board unanimously approved the
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 23, 2007, as
written and distributed.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.A. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS — OCTOBER 26 TO NOVEMBER 1, 2007
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler
absent), the Board unanimously approved the list of
Warrants as issued by the Clerk to the Board for the time
period of October 26, 2007 to November 1, 2007, as
requested in the memorandum of November 1, 2007.
7.B. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR PUBLIC HEARING: AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COUNTY CODE OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler
absent), the Board unanimously approved staff's request to
advertise for a Public Hearing for the Ordinance
Amendment, as requested in the memorandum of October
31, 2007.
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7.C. BELLA ROSA SUBDIVISION (PLAT--OVER-SITE-PLAN)
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler
absent), the Board unanimously approved revised Sheets 2
and 3 depicting the additional utility easements for Bella
Rosa Subdivision, as recommended in the memorandum of
November 6, 2007.
7.D. PROCLAMATION HONORING TRACY QUINLAN ON HER
RETIREMENT FROM INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS DEPARTMENT OF SANDRIDGE GOLF CLUB
The Board approved the Proclamation honoring Tracy Quinlan.
7.E. PROCLAMATION HONORING RON CALLAHAN ON HIS
RETIREMENT FROM INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
The Board approved the Proclamation honoring Ron
Callahan.
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7.F. DASIE HOPE CENTER/DOUGLAS SCHOOL PRIVATE LIFT
STATION AND FORCE MAIN, WORK AUTHORIZATION DIRECTIVE
No. 2007-003, UCP No. 2940, APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT
TO CONTRACTOR AND RELEASE OF RETAINAGE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler
absent), the Board unanimously approved Application for
Payment No. 2 — Final as final payment to the Contractor,
Underground Utilities, Inc., in the amount of $5,196.46, as
recommended in the memorandum of October 23, 2007.
The final payment of $5,196.46 will release the retainage
and complete the County's obligation to the Contractor.
7.G. OUT OF COUNTY TRAVEL FOR THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler
absent), the Board unanimously approved for the County
Administrator to attend a complimentary Standard &
Poor's Forum: Mark -To -Market Solutions for Financial
Instruments — FASB 157 Focus, on Wednesday, November
28, 2007, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as requested in the
memorandum of November 7, 2007.
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7.H. DORI SLOSBERG DRIVER EDUCATION SAFETY ACT, INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY TRAFFIC EDUCATION PROGRAM TRUST FUND
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler
absent), the Board unanimously accepted the Statement of
Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances,
Traffic Education Program Report, as recommended in the
memorandum of November 7, 2007.
8. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCIES -NONE
9. PUBLIC ITEMS
9.A. PUBLIC HEARING
9.A.1. COUNTY INITIATED REQUEST TO AMEND THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
(LEGISLATIVE)
PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
Community Development Director Bob Keating, through a PowerPoint
presentation (copy on file), recapped his memorandum dated November 5, 2007, updating the
Board on the County's five-year Capital Improvements Element (CIE) of the Comprehensive Plan.
He stated that the principal purpose of bringing forward this issue today was to comply with the
State law to update the CIE annually, and to implement new requirements imposed
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when Senate Bill 360 (SB 360) was passed. He divulged that currently, the Capital Improvements
Element requires only one public hearing to be approved, thus circumventing the lengthy approval
process that is required for the standard Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Director Keating
declared that if the Board adopts the proposed Ordinance at today's November 13, 2007 meeting,
the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan would be amended.
Director Keating provided details on the updated Appendix A, the County's
five-year Capital Improvements Program (CIP), and the updated Appendix B, the County Priority
Transportation Capital Improvements. He discussed revenue sources and projected amounts of
revenue for proposed transportation, and detailed the projects (mostly in transportation) that have
had to be amended, deferred, or deleted.
Director Keating explained that the revenues were categorized into two types: (1)
"Committed" revenue sources, which are already in place and used for expenditures to maintain
level of service standards in first three (3) years, and (2) "Planned" Revenue Sources which can be
programmed in years four (4) and five (5). Director Keating noted that the County is proposing to
use Planned Revenue Sources for transportation expenditures in years four (4) and five (5), which
would come from an increase in local gas tax options from six (6) to twelve (12) cents. He then
presented staffs recommendation to open the public hearing, get public input, and adopt the
proposed Ordinance.
Director Keating responded to questions from Commissioner O'Bryan regarding
the proposed gas options tax increase.
Budget Director Jason Brown informed the Board that the gas tax options would
be a 20 -year bond issue.
Vice Chair Bowden opened the public hearing.
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Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, opposed the gasoline tax increase, and
advocated that the Board hold another public hearing and a Workshop Meeting.
Joseph Paladin, 6450 Tropical Way, supported staff's recommendation, and
asked Director Keating what sanctions were in place for those counties who have not adopted
Senate Bill 360.
Director Keating did not believe that sanctions had been imposed and told the
Board that the Legislature has pushed back the deadline from December 1, 2007 and given local
governments until December 1, 2008 to make sure their Capital Improvements Element is
compliant. He divulged that the Statutes did not specify any particular sanctions.
Commissioner Davis proposed sending to the Secretary of the Department of
Transportation, perhaps in the form of a Resolution, the idea for an appropriate sanction - forfeit of
DOT dollars for those counties that have not implemented Senate Bill 360. He noted that if the
sanctions were applied, extra DOT money might come back to Indian River County, since it has
complied with the law.
Vice Chair Bowden added that grace periods should not be extended for those
counties that have not "measured up."
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler
absent), the Board unanimously approved sending the
suggestion to the Secretary of the Department of
Transportation (DOT), that an appropriate sanction for the
counties that do not implement Senate Bill 360, would be
that they forfeit their DOT dollars.
There were no other speakers and the Vice Chair closed the public hearing.
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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Davis,
SECONDED by Commissioner O'Bryan, for discussion, to
approve the amendments to the text of the Capital
Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Johnson noted that there were over 100 pages to the Capital Improvements
Element of the Comprehensive Plan, and he did not feel that the citizens had been given ample
opportunity to examine the material. He believed it was critical that all Commissioners be present
before this item went to a vote.
Administrator Baird pointed out that this item was a Public Hearing and had been
advertised as such in the legal section of the Vero Beach Press Journal. He pointed out that the
material had been available prior to the meeting upon request.
Vice Chair Bowden CALLED THE QUESTION and by a
4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler absent), the Motion
CARRIED. The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance
No. 2007-038, amending the text of the Comprehensive
Plan's Capital Improvements Element; and providing
severability and effective date.
9.B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS -NONE
9.C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS -NONE
10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS -NONE
11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
II.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -NONE
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11.B. EMERGENCY SERVICES -NONE
11. C GENERAL SERVICES
11.C.1. POLICY ON USE OF CONFERENCE ROOMS IN NEW COUNTY
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGS
General Services Director Tom Frame reviewed his memorandum of November 6,
2007, and reminded the Board that in the past, there had been scheduling difficulties relative to the
conference rooms. The new Administrative Buildings have a significant increase in conference
rooms, but Mr. Frame was concerned about the Board and staff being unable to schedule the rooms
in a timely manner once the rooms became available to non -Board groups. Mr. Frame advocated
establishing a policy limiting the use of the conference rooms to Board functions, agencies,
committees, staff members, and Constitutional Officers, and he read the proposed Administrative
Policy as presented on page 138 of the backup.
Administrator Baird commented that the proposed policy was suggested as a
means to avoid scheduling conflicts in the conference rooms. He expressed concerns about the
expenses, such as overtime and lighting, which would be incurred with keeping the building
available after hours, and noted that the County's business should proceed first. Administrator
Baird talked about other meeting venues citizens might utilize, such as schools and libraries. He
stated that the policy would be totally at the Board's discretion, with exceptions to the policy
presented to the Board for their consideration.
Commissioners O'Bryan, Flescher, and Davis agreed that the proposed policy was
too restrictive. All Commissioners were in agreement that the building should be accessible to the
public, but expressed concerns regarding security, maintenance, charging for use of rooms, and
staff availability for securing the building, if used after hours.
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Commissioner Davis suggested that the Board consider the public's request to use
the conference rooms on a case-by-case basis.
County Attorney Will Collins inquired of the Board if they wanted to add a clause
to the proposed policy incorporating Commissioner Davis' idea of having non-governmental uses
of the conference room approved by the Board on a case -by -base basis.
To Commissioner Davis' inquiry, Attorney Collins confirmed that the additional
verbiage to the policy would suffice to amend the policy. He stated that if an event was scheduled
by a non-governmental entity, it could come to the Board under the "Consent Agenda" or if staff
had any special concerns, under "Departmental Matters."
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler
absent), the Board unanimously approved the proposed
policy limiting the use of the Conference Rooms in the new
County Administration Buildings to Board functions and
Constitutional Officers, on condition that
non-governmental uses of the conference rooms are
approved by the Board on a case-by-case basis.
11.D. HUMAN RESOURCES -NONE
11.E. HUMAN SERVICES -NONE
11.F. LEISURE SERVICES -NONE
11.G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET -NONE
11.H. RECREATION -NONE
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11.1. PUBLIC WORKS -NONE
11.J. UTILITIES SERVICES
11. J.1. AMENDMENT NO.1 TO WORK ORDER No. 4 WITH SCHULKE,
BITTLE AND STODDARD, L.L. C FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES TO
DESIGN MASTER PLANNED WATER MAIN AT VERO LAKE
ESTATES — UCP 2958
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler
absent), the Board unanimously approved Amendment No.
1 to Work Order No. 4 with SBS (Schulke, Bittle and
Stoddard, L.L.C.), in the amount of $10,595.00 to provide
engineering design, permitting and construction services
for the Master Plan Water Mains at Vero Lake Estates, and
authorized the Chairman to execute same, as recommended
in the memorandum of October 24, 2007.
DOCUMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
11.J.2. SOUTH COUNTY REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT — FDEP PERMIT
RENEWAL FOR DEMINERALIZED CONCENTRATE DISPOSAL,
WORK ORDER No. 6 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO
KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC., AMENDMENT No. 3 TO
WORK ORDER No.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler
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absent), the Board unanimously approved Amendment No.
3 to Work Order No. 6 to Kimley-Horn Inc., in the amount
of $3,200.00 for additional man-hours and travel to
Tallahassee, as recommended in the memorandum of
October 30, 2007.
DOCUMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
11.J.3. VISTA ROYALE, VISTA GARDENS, GRAND ROYALE AND VISTA
VILLAS CONDOMINIUMS FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, LABOR CONTRACT WORK AUTHORIZATION
DIRECTIVE NO. 2007-013, UCP No. 302115
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher,
SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, for discussion, to
approve the Fire Hydrant Replacement Project.
Commissioner O'Bryan asked Director Olson if it was critical to replace the fire
hydrants at this time, and learned that it was necessary for public safety.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and by a 4-0
vote (Chairman Wheeler absent), the Motion CARRIED.
The Board unanimously approved the Fire Hydrant
Replacement Project at a total cost of $231,507.72, and
authorized the Chairman to execute Work Authorization
Directive No. 2007-013 to Underground Utilities, Inc.,
authorizing payment to them of up to $107,764.80, as
recommended in the memorandum of October 22, 2007.
WORK ORDER IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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11..14. 129TH PLACE, A PORTION OF INDIAN RIVER ACRES PETITION
WATER SERVICE, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO.
UCP -2953
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, by a 4-0 vote (Chairman Wheeler
absent), the Board unanimously approved Project No. UCP
— 2953, and authorized the Department of Utility Services
to proceed with the engineering design work and
negotiation of a contract for survey services, with one of the
approved survey consultants, in preparation for the special
assessment project, as recommended in the memorandum
of October 31, 2007.
12. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
12.A. REQUEST POLICY DIRECTION ON TERMS OF LEASE FOR GIFFORD
PARK SECURITYHOUSE
PULLED
13. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
13.A. COMMISSIONER GARY C. WHEELER, CHAIRMAN -NONE
13.B. COMMISSIONER SANDRA L. BOWDEN, VICE CHAIR -NONE
13. C COMMISSIONER WESLEY S. DAVIS-NONE
13.D. COMMISSIONER JOSEPH E. FLESCHER-NONE
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13.E. COMMISSIONER PETER D. O'BRYAN
13.E.1. REQUESTING A LETTER OF SUPPORT TO THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO BECOME A CERTIFIED
FLORIDA GREEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Commissioner O'Bryan informed the Board that on November 14, 2007, the City
of Sebastian would be considering whether to initiate the process of obtaining "Florida Green
Local Government" certification. He requested that the Board of County Commissioners send a
letter to Sebastian supporting that action.
Commissioner Flescher opposed the request, feeling that such a move would be
pre-emptive. He mentioned that there were costs related to becoming certified as a Florida Green
Local Government, and opined that the Sebastian City Council should make its own decision,
without direction from the County.
Commissioner Davis felt that the County could share with the City of Sebastian
what it has learned to this point, and offer support in the event that the City takes this initiative.
He pointed out that this would allow the City to make its own decision.
Vice Chair Bowden did not like the County inserting itself into "municipality's
business", and stated that a letter of support (prior to Sebastian's vote) should be supplied only at
the City Council's request. She noted that she did not want to put pressure on the City, in the
same manner as she would not like pressure applied to the County Commissioners.
To Vice Chair Bowden's inquiry, Commissioner O'Bryan divulged that he had
received a request from Sebastian Mayor Andrea Coy asking for the County's support.
Sal Neglia, Sebastian's Vice Mayor, appreciated the Board bringing up this item
and agreed with their sentiments, but said the Council needed to obtain more information. He also
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wanted the Council to be able to make a very honest decision, without interference, when the
matter comes before them on November 14, 2007.
Commissioner Davis suggested that if a letter was sent to the City of Sebastian
prior to their vote, the letter should simply state that the County would be happy to share some of
its "green" ideas, thoughts, and philosophies, in the event that Sebastian proceeds with the
"Florida Green Local Government" initiative.
Commissioner Flescher felt that Vice Mayor Neglia had made it clear that the City
of Sebastian wanted to make its decision without any external pressure. He favored offering
support to the City afterwards, so there could be a cooperative effort in the "green" direction.
The Board CONSENSUS was to send a letter of support
after the City of Sebastian decided upon this matter.
14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
14.A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT -NONE
14.B. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT -NONE
14. C ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD -NONE
ALL BACKUP DOCUMENTATION, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES ARE ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AND ARE HEREBY MADE A PART OF THESE MINUTES
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15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board
adjourned at 10:07 a.m.
ATTEST:
Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk Gary C. Wheeler, Chairman
Minutes Approved:
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