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INDEX TO MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF FEBRUARY 3, 2004
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.PAUFC
RESENTATION OF WARDS FROM NIVERSITY OF LORIDA OOPERATIVE
ESMGPVN
XTENSION ERVICE TO ASTER ARDENER ROGRAM OLUNTEERS ORMAN
NCJ ...................................................................................2
EAGLE AND LARE OHNSON
5.B.PPDMF
RESENTATION OF ROCLAMATION ESIGNATING THE ONTH OF EBRUARY
2004LAM ..................................................................3
AS IBRARY PPRECIATION ONTH
5.C.PPDF8,2004
RESENTATION OF ROCLAMATION ESIGNATING EBRUARY AS
FCD .............................................................................3
OUR HAPLAINS MEMORIAL AY
5.D.PJGS1&2M
RESENTATION BY ONATHAN ORHAM ON THE ECTORS ITIGATION
RP ............................................................................................................4
EEF ROJECT
6.A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES ........................................................................ 4
February 3, 2004 1
7.CONSENT AGENDA.................................................................................... 4
7.A.R ...................................................................................................................4
EPORTS
7.B.AW .........................................................................................5
PPROVAL OF ARRANTS
7.C.AW .........................................................................................5
PPROVAL OF ARRANTS
7.D.2004EEDC(EDC)C
LECTION OF CONOMIC EVELOPMENT OUNCIL HAIRMAN
JKVCLS-G .........................5
AMES RETSCH AND ICE HAIRMAN INDA CHLITTONZALEZ
7.E.2004EPLAB(PLAB)C
LECTION OF UBLIC IBRARY DVISORY OARD HAIRMAN
MTVCDG ................................................6
ILT HOMAS AND ICE HAIRMAN ONNA REEN
7.F.2004EPSAC(PSAC)
LECTION OF ROFESSIONAL ERVICES DVISORY OMMITTEE
CPRVCWD .........................6
HAIRMAN ETER OBINSON AND ICE HAIRMAN ARREN ILL
7.G.2004EESDAC
LECTION OF MERGENCY ERVICES ISTRICT DVISORY OMMITTEE
(ESDAC)CFCVCCJ.......6
HAIRMAN RANK OFFEY AND ICE HAIRMAN OLLEEN EEVES
7.H.2004ECPO(COPO)C
LECTION OF OUNCIL OF UBLIC FFICIALS HAIRMAN
SBVCJB .............................................6
ANDRA OWDEN AND ICE HAIRMAN OE ARCZYK
7.I.CDBG(CDBG)CAT
OMMUNITY EVELOPMENT LOCK RANT ITIZENS DVISORY ASK
F–AEL(VC
ORCE PPOINTMENT OF FFIE YLES ACANCY LEFT BY OMMISSIONER
) ........................................................7
WHO FORMERLY SERVED AS A VOTING MEMBER
7.J.2004EB&SPAC
LECTION OF EACH HORE RESRVATION DVISORY OMMITTEE
CRSVCBM .........................7
HAIRMAN ALPH EXTON AND ICE HAIRMAN ETH ITCHELL
7.K.2004EAAC(AAC)C
LECTION OF GRICULTURE DVISORY OMMITTEE HAIRMAN
MSVCRA,J. ......................................7
ARK ANCHEZ AND ICE HAIRMAN OBERT DAIR R
7.L.2004EMPOT
LECTION OF ETROPOLITAN LANNING RGANIZATION ECHNICAL
AC(MPOTAC)CBKV
DVISORY OMMITTEE HAIRMAN OB EATING AND ICE
CCM ............................................................................................8
HAIRMAN HRIS ORA
7.M.CVBVPFG–A
ITY OF ERO EACH ISIONING ROCESS OCUS ROUP PPOINTMENT OF
IVSB’E-OR ..................8
TAL ERON TO ERVE AS THE OARDS XFFICIO EPRESENTATIVE
7.N.2004ECEB(CEB)CK
LECTION OF ODE NFORCEMENT OARD HAIRMAN ARL
ZVCCS ..............................................8
IMMERMANN AND ICE HAIRMAN LIFF UTHARD
7.O.WSVWAPC–M,
EST IDE ILLAS ATER SSESSMENT ROJECT ONTRACT ASTELLER
M&R-WON.1 .......................................................................8
OLER EED ORK RDER O
7.P.AMLIRFW
NNUAL EETING OF ANDOWNERS OF NDIAN IVER ARMS ATER
CD–ADE.GP .....................9
ONTROL ISTRICT PPOINTMENT OF AVID UNTER AS ROXY
February 3, 2004 2
7.Q.PVCRC ..............................................9
AYMENTS TO ENDORS OF OURT ELATED OSTS
7.R.RN.2004-014–PA–TRR
ESOLUTION O ROPERTY CQUISITION AX OLL EMOVAL
–ACC,LLC–PID
MERITREND OMMERCE ENTER ARCEL
#33-38-01-00001-0120-00005.0 ...............................................................................10
7.S.B#6043–DCS–L
ID EMOLITION OF ONDEMNED TRUCTURES OOMER
C,I. ................................................................................................10
ONSTRUCTION NC
7.T.B#6046–DCS–JO’C
ID EMOLITION OF ONDEMNED TRUCTURES OHN ONNELL
STTHTH
(400621A,472534A,415528A) ............................10
VENUE VENUE AND VENUE
7.U.PTS–CB-ATSPP,I. .......11
AY ELEPHONE ERVICES OUNTY UILDINGS AY HONES NC
7.V.RN.2004-015–RLFA(LFA)
ESOLUTION O EVISED OCALLY UNDED GREEMENT
FDT(FDOT)
WITH THE LORIDA EPARTMENT OF RANSPORTATION FOR
THTH
R--WA16/17SRW
IGHTOFAY CQUISITION FOR THE TREET OAD IDENING
P ....................................................................................................................11
ROJECT
7.W.FPALLPII-CII-D
INAL LAT PPROVAL FOR INDSEY ANES HASES AND
S–CCRI
UBDIVISION ONTRACT FOR ONSTRUCTION OF EQUIRED MPROVEMENTS
–GHOVBV,I.() .............................................12
ERO EACH NC OFF SITE AND ON SITE
7.X.FDC–FPAA
IRST EVELOPERS ORPORATION INAL LAT PPROVAL FOR MERICANA
PS(CS)–C
LAZA UBDIVISION OMMERCIAL UBDIVISION ONTRACT FOR
CRI .......................................................13
ONSTRUCTION OF EQUIRED MPROVEMENTS
7.Y.C’SAC’ARFY
HILDRENS ERVICES DVISORY OMMITTEES NNUAL EPORT
2002-2003PFY2003-2004 .......................................................13
AND ROGRAMS FOR
7.Z.O--CTCAL
UTOFOUNTY RAVEL FOR OMMISSIONERS TO TTEND EGISLATIVE
D–M24,2004T .................................................................14
AY ARCH IN ALLAHASSEE
7.A.A.SDH,L.L.C.–FPA
HOWCASE ESIGNER OMES INAL LAT PPROVAL FOR
APPD-CCRS.....14
NSLEY ARK ONTRACT FOR ONSTRUCTION OF EQUIRED IDEWALKS
7.B.B.CSV“C”P.D.(P1P2)–
ITRUS PRINGS ILLAGE HASE AND HASE
MCCRS
ODIFICATION TO ONTRACTS FOR ONSTRUCTION OF EQUIRED IDEWALK
I–TSP(CDE
MPROVEMENTS HE UNTREE ARTNERS OMPLETION ATES XTENDED
O28,2004) ..............................................................................................15
TO CTOBER
7.C.C.S-BJBVP
HERIFF UREAU OF USTICE ULLETPROOF EST ARTNERSHIP
GP ......................................................................................................15
RANT ROGRAM
February 3, 2004 3
7.D.D.2004ECBA
LECTION OF ONSTRUCTION OARD OF DJUSTMENT AND
A(CBAA)CDLVCP
PPEALS HAIRMAN EAN UETHJE AND ICE HAIRMAN ETER
R .................................................................................................................16
OBINSON
7.E.E.RNO.2004-016–MBA
ESOLUTION ISCELLANEOUS UDGET MENDMENT
005 16
7.F.F.FCFBWHC
LOODPLAIN UT AND ILL ALANCE AIVER FOR ARBORHASE
ALFD–(HRA,I.) .........................16
AND UPLEXES ARBOR ETIREMENT SSOCIATES NC
TH
8.A.CHIEF JUDGE CYNTHIA ANGELOS OF 19 JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT – ADDRESS TO COMMISSION CONCERNING
ARTICLE V, REVISION 7 ........................................................................ 17
8.B.SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS KAY CLEM – PRECINCT
BOUNDARY CHANGES – PAPER RECEIPTS COMMENTS ........... 18
9.B.1.PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEM - REQUEST FROM JEFF
HICKMAN TO DISCUSS THE EFFECTS OF CONSTRUCTION
ON THE NEIGHBORS AND HOW TO MINIMIZE THE
NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF GROWTH ................................................... 19
9.B.2.PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEM – REQUEST FROM RICHARD H.
BAKER TO DISCUSS GROWTH ISSUES IN INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY ...................................................................................................... 19
9.B.3.PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEM – REQUEST FROM BRIAN T.
HEADY TO SPEAK ABOUT HIS EXPERTISE REGARDING
IMPACT FEES ............................................................................................ 21
9.C.1.PUBLIC NOTICE ITEM – SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC
HEARING ON FEBRUARY 10, 2004 ....................................................... 22
February 3, 2004 4
ANORDINANCEOFTHEBOARDOFCOUNTYCOMMISSIONERSOF
INDIANRIVERCOUNTY,FLORIDA,AMENDINGSECTION200.30.01–
THEEASTGIFFORDWATERSHEDAREAMUNICIPALSERVICE
BENEFITUNIT ......................................................................................................22
11.A.RESOLUTION NO. 2004-017 – ADOPTION OF REVISED FEE
SCHEDULES FOR PLANNING, ZONING AND ENGINEERING
APPLICATION AND PERMIT REVIEW ACTIVITIES –
ADOPTION OF POLICY GUIDELINE TO REVISIT EVERY
FOUR YEARS ............................................................................................. 22
11.I.1.OSLO ROAD BRIDGE AND ROADWAY WIDENING (EAST OF
TH
20 AVENUE – ENGINEERING SERVICES AMENDMENT NO.
3. – KIMLEY HORN INC. ......................................................................... 24
11.I.2.MURPHY ACT RESERVATION AND RELEASE MAPPING
PROJECT – NICK MILLER, INC. – FINAL PAYMENT AND
RELEASE OF RETAINAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT – PROJECT NO. 0360 ..................................................... 24
11.I.3.PELICAN ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE UPLAND
RESTORATION PROJECT – PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRAD
SMITH ASSOCIATES, INC. – PROJECT NO. 0386 ............................. 25
11.J.1.RFQ 6037 – CONTINUING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES – SELECTION OF
FIRMS - BROWN AND CALDWELL, CDM, KIMLEY-HORN
AND ASSOCIATES, INC., MASTELLER AND MOLER, INC.,
February 3, 2004 5
PBS&J, SCHULKE, BITTLE AND STODDARD, L.L.C., AND
WCG/NEEL-SCHAFFER, INC., ............................................................... 26
11.J.2.ST. LUCIE COUNTY’S REQUEST FOR INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT – EMERGENCY SHARING OF WATER AND
SEWER ......................................................................................................... 27
13.D.COMMISSIONER THOMAS S. LOWTHER – DISCUSSION
REGARDING COUNTY POLICY ON HIRING RELATIVES OF
EMPLOYEES .............................................................................................. 28
13.E.COMMISSIONER KENNETH R. MACHT – INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE LISTENING SESSION ................. 29
14.A.EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT ................................................... 30
14.B.SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT .................................................. 30
14.C.ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD ............................................. 30
February 3, 2004 6
February 3, 2004
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in
th
Regular Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25 Street, Vero Beach,
Florida, on Tuesday, February 3, 2004, at 9:00 a.m. Present were Caroline D. Ginn,
Chairman; Arthur R. Neuberger, Vice Chairman; and Commissioners Fran B. Adams,
Thomas S. Lowther, and Kenneth R. Macht. Also present were Joseph Baird, Acting
County Administrator; William G. Collins II, County Attorney; Kimberly Massung,
Executive Aide to the Board; and Patricia Ridgely, Deputy Clerk.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Ginn called the meeting to order.
2. INVOCATION
Pastor Jesse Samons, First Church of God, delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Acting County Administrator Joe Baird led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY
ITEMS
February 3, 2004 1
Chairman Ginn requested the addition of Item 11.J.2., Review of St. Lucie County
Interlocal Agreement Regarding Water and Sewer– Department of Utilities Services. She
also announced there was corrective backup on Item 8.B. and additional backup for Item
13.D.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously made the
above changes to the Agenda.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.A. PAUF
RESENTATION OF WARDS FROM NIVERSITY OF LORIDA
CESMG
OOPERATIVE XTENSION ERVICE TO ASTER ARDENER
PVNNCJ
ROGRAM OLUNTEERS ORMAN EAGLE AND LARE OHNSON
Commissioner Adams recounted the beginnings of the volunteer program and read
the proclamation. She congratulated Clare Johnson on 15 years of volunteering and
Norman Neagle on 20 years and 2600 hours of volunteer service.
Norman Neagle
commented that he particularly enjoyed the educational
opportunities and brush up courses at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He had
enjoyed this fabulous program where he sounded like an expert by having books readily
available on every species.
Clare Johnson
was at a loss for words after Mr. Neagle’s comments.
Former Agriculture Extension Director Judy Wakefield advised their volunteerism
has been appreciated over the years.
February 3, 2004 2
5.B. PPDM
RESENTATION OF ROCLAMATION ESIGNATING THE ONTH OF
F2004LAM
EBRUARY AS IBRARY PPRECIATION ONTH
Commissioner Macht extolled the accomplishments of our wonderful library and
lauded its genealogy program. He read the Proclamation and presented it to Library
Directors Mary Snyder (Main) and Lynn Walsh (North County) who accepted with
appreciation to the Commission for all their support past, present and future.
5.C. PPDF8,
RESENTATION OF ROCLAMATION ESIGNATING EBRUARY
2004FCD
AS OUR HAPLAINS MEMORIAL AY
Vice Chairman Neuberger read the Proclamation which was presented to Mr. Ernest
Heaton, a survivor of the USAT Dorchester.
Ernest Heaton
accepted and advised that 61 years ago today at 6 am the Escanaba
Coast Guard Cutter picked him up as a survivor of the torpedoed Dorchester. He witnessed
the four chaplains working together to save the lives of his crewmen. He thanked the Board
for putting aside the day to honor these four men, the bravest he has ever known.
John Michael Matthews
, president of the Veterans Council, invited everyone to
attend the memorial service on Sunday, February 8, 2004 at 2 pm to honor the survivors of
the Dorchester. This is a great story of heroism and sacrifice. He was proud to be one of
the 20 living survivors.
Joe Martorana,
public relations officer for the Veterans Council, extended
appreciation to the Board and staff for their cooperation with the Council over the years in
all their endeavors.
February 3, 2004 3
CLERK’S NOTE: Chairman Ginn requested and received agreement to move Item
8.A. ahead of Item 5.D. These minutes have been written in the order the items appeared
on the agenda.
5.D. PJGS1&2
RESENTATION BY ONATHAN ORHAM ON THE ECTORS
MRP
ITIGATION EEF ROJECT
Coastal Resource Manager Jonathan Gorham introduced the presenter James Gray
from the County’s Coastal Engineering Division.
Coastal Engineer James Gray reviewed a PowerPoint outline showing our location,
design, and proposed construction plan, as well as aerial color photographs of a similar reef
project at the South Inlet Park in Boca Raton. Construction is anticipated to begin in May
with completion expected by early September. The contractor is Wilkinson and Jenkins
Construction and the project cost will be $4,216,000 with 74% paid by the State of Florida
and 26% local funding. This 5.2-acre limestone reef will be about 1,500 feet south of South
Beach Park about 600 feet offshore in water about 15-18 feet deep. (A copy of the
presentation is on file with the backup in the office of the Clerk to the Board.)
6.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.A. R
EPORTS
1. Report of Convictions, December, 2003
February 3, 2004 4
2. Sheriff’s DUI Impoundment and Immobilization Trust Fund Report for the
st
1 Quarter of Fiscal Year 2004
3. Fellsmere Water Control District Financial Audit and Financial Report for
Year Ended 09/30/03
7.B. AW
PPROVAL OF ARRANTS
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously approved
the list of warrants issued by the Clerk to the Board for the
period January 9-15, 2004, as requested in the memorandum
dated January 15, 2004.
7.C. AW
PPROVAL OF ARRANTS
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously approved
the list of warrants issued by the Clerk to the Board for the
period January 16-22, 2004, as requested in the
memorandum dated January 22, 2004.
7.D. 2004EEDC(EDC)
LECTION OF CONOMIC EVELOPMENT OUNCIL
CJKVCL
HAIRMAN AMES RETSCH AND ICE HAIRMAN INDA
S-G
CHLITTONZALEZ
The above election has been made a part of the record.
February 3, 2004 5
7.E. 2004EPLAB(PLAB)
LECTION OF UBLIC IBRARY DVISORY OARD
CMTVCDG
HAIRMAN ILT HOMAS AND ICE HAIRMAN ONNA REEN
The above election has been made a part of the record.
7.F. 2004EPSA
LECTION OF ROFESSIONAL ERVICES DVISORY
C(PSAC)CPRV
OMMITTEE HAIRMAN ETER OBINSON AND ICE
CWD
HAIRMAN ARREN ILL
The above election has been made a part of the record.
7.G. 2004EESDA
LECTION OF MERGENCY ERVICES ISTRICT DVISORY
C(ESDAC)CFCV
OMMITTEE HAIRMAN RANK OFFEY AND ICE
CCJ
HAIRMAN OLLEEN EEVES
The above election has been made a part of the record.
7.H. 2004ECPO(COPO)
LECTION OF OUNCIL OF UBLIC FFICIALS
CSBVCJB
HAIRMAN ANDRA OWDEN AND ICE HAIRMAN OE ARCZYK
The above election has been made a part of the record.
February 3, 2004 6
7.I. CDBG(CDBG)C
OMMUNITY EVELOPMENT LOCK RANT ITIZENS
ATF–AEL(V
DVISORY ASK ORCE PPOINTMENT OF FFIE YLES ACANCY
C
LEFT BY OMMISSIONER WHO FORMERLY SERVED AS A VOTING
)
MEMBER
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously appointed
Ms. Effie Lyles to the CDBG Citizens Advisory Task Force,
as recommended in the memorandum of January 22, 2004.
7.J. 2004EB&SPA
LECTION OF EACH HORE RESRVATION DVISORY
CCRSVCB
OMMITTEE HAIRMAN ALPH EXTON AND ICE HAIRMAN ETH
M
ITCHELL
The above election has been made a part of the record.
7.K. 2004EAAC(AAC)
LECTION OF GRICULTURE DVISORY OMMITTEE
CMSVCRA,
HAIRMAN ARK ANCHEZ AND ICE HAIRMAN OBERT DAIR
J.
R
The above election has been made a part of the record.
February 3, 2004 7
7.L. 2004EMPO
LECTION OF ETROPOLITAN LANNING RGANIZATION
TAC(MPOTAC)CB
ECHNICAL DVISORY OMMITTEE HAIRMAN OB
KVCCM
EATING AND ICE HAIRMAN HRIS ORA
The above election has been made a part of the record.
7.M. CVBVPFG–
ITY OF ERO EACH ISIONING ROCESS OCUS ROUP
AIVSB’
PPOINTMENT OF TAL ERON TO ERVE AS THE OARDS
E-OR
XFFICIO EPRESENTATIVE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously appointed
Mr. Ital Veron to serve as the Board’s ex-officio
representative on the Vero Beach Visioning Process Focus
Group.
7.N. 2004ECEB(CEB)
LECTION OF ODE NFORCEMENT OARD
CKZVCC
HAIRMAN ARL IMMERMANN AND ICE HAIRMAN LIFF
S
UTHARD
The above election has been made a part of the record.
7.O. WSVWAPC–
EST IDE ILLAS ATER SSESSMENT ROJECT ONTRACT
M,M&R-WON.1
ASTELLER OLER EED ORK RDER O
February 3, 2004 8
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously approved
Work Order No. 1 from Masteller, Moler & Reed, as
presented and recommended in the Memorandum of
January 19, 2004.
WORK ORDER WILL BE PLACED ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
WHEN EXECUTED AND RECEIVED
7.P. AMLIRF
NNUAL EETING OF ANDOWNERS OF NDIAN IVER ARMS
WCD–ADE.G
ATER ONTROL ISTRICT PPOINTMENT OF AVID UNTER
P
AS ROXY
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously appointed
David E. Gunter, the District’s Secretary/Treasurer, as the
proxy for the Board and authorized the necessary proxies to
be completed and mailed to the Indian River Farms Water
Control District in sufficient time for the annual meeting, as
recommended in the memorandum of January 19, 2004.
7.Q. PVCRC
AYMENTS TO ENDORS OF OURT ELATED OSTS
List of payments noted for the record.
February 3, 2004 9
7.R. RN.2004-014–PA–TR
ESOLUTION O ROPERTY CQUISITION AX OLL
R–ACC,LLC–PID
EMOVAL MERITREND OMMERCE ENTER ARCEL
#33-38-01-00001-0120-00005.0
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2004-014 canceling taxes upon publicly
owned lands, pursuant to Section 196.28, Florida Statutes.
nd
(82 Avenue – Ameritrend Commerce Center, LLC)
7.S. B#6043–DCS–L
ID EMOLITION OF ONDEMNED TRUCTURES OOMER
C,I.
ONSTRUCTION NC
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously awarded
Bid #6043 to Loomer Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$6,749.00, as recommended in the memorandum dated
January 23, 2004.
7.T. B#6046–DCS–J
ID EMOLITION OF ONDEMNED TRUCTURES OHN
O’C(400621A,472534A,415528
STTHTH
ONNELL VENUE VENUE AND
A)
VENUE
February 3, 2004 10
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously awarded
Bid #6046 to John O’Connell in the total amount of
$13,290.00, as recommended in the memorandum dated
January 23, 2004.
7.U. PTS–CB-ATSP
AY ELEPHONE ERVICES OUNTY UILDINGS AY
P,I.
HONES NC
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously authorized
the County Administrator or his designee to execute
agreements on behalf of the County for Pay Telephone
Services. Spending level commitments for all such
agreements in force at any given time shall not exceed a total
of $5,000 per year unless further Board approval is secured,
as recommended in the Memorandum dated January 26,
2004.
DOCUMENT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
7.V. RN.2004-015–RLF
ESOLUTION O EVISED OCALLY UNDED
A(LFA)FD
GREEMENT WITH THE LORIDA EPARTMENT OF
T(FDOT)R--WA
RANSPORTATION FOR IGHTOFAY CQUISITION FOR
16/17SRWP
THTH
THE TREET OAD IDENING ROJECT
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
February 3, 2004 11
Resolution No. 2004-015, approving a locally funded
agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to
fund a portion of the local match for right-of-way
thth
acquisition associated with the 16/17 Street widening
project.
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
7.W. FPALLPII-CII-D
INAL LAT PPROVAL FOR INDSEY ANES HASES AND
S–CCR
UBDIVISION ONTRACT FOR ONSTRUCTION OF EQUIRED
I–GHOVBV,I.()
MPROVEMENTS ERO EACH NC OFF SITE AND ON SITE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously granted
final plat approval for Lindsey Lanes Phases II-C and II-D
(No. SD-98-06-06-CFC \[98010101-37043\] and
SD-98-06-06-CFCOFFSITE \[98010101-37043\]),
authorized the Chairman to execute the submitted Contracts
for Construction with GHO Vero Beach V, Inc. of
remaining required improvements, and accepted the security
arrangement, as recommended in the Memorandum of
January 22, 2004.
COPIES OF CONTRACTS ARE ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
February 3, 2004 12
7.X. FDC–FPA
IRST EVELOPERS ORPORATION INAL LAT PPROVAL FOR
APS(CS)–
MERICANA LAZA UBDIVISION OMMERCIAL UBDIVISION
CCRI
ONTRACT FOR ONSTRUCTION OF EQUIRED MPROVEMENTS
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously granted
final plat approval for Americana Plaza, authorized the
Chairman to execute the submitted Contract for
Construction of Required Improvements (No.
SD-03-05-14-CFC \[99090187\]) with First Developers
Corporation, and accepted the security arrangement, as
recommended in the Memorandum dated January 22, 2004.
COPY OF CONTRACT IS ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
7.Y. C’SAC’AR
HILDRENS ERVICES DVISORY OMMITTEES NNUAL EPORT
FY2002-2003PFY2003-2004
AND ROGRAMS FOR
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously approved
the Annual Report of the Children’s Services Advisory
Committee for FY 2002-2003, as requested in the
memorandum of January 20, 2004.
February 3, 2004 13
7.Z. O--CTCA
UTOFOUNTY RAVEL FOR OMMISSIONERS TO TTEND
LD–M24,2004T
EGISLATIVE AY ARCH IN ALLAHASSEE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously approved
out-of-county travel for the Commissioners to attend
Legislative Day in Tallahassee on March 24, 2004, as
requested in the memorandum of January 27, 2004.
7.A.A. SDH,L.L.C.–FPA
HOWCASE ESIGNER OMES INAL LAT PPROVAL
APPD-CC
FOR NSLEY ARK ONTRACT FOR ONSTRUCTION OF
RS
EQUIRED IDEWALKS
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously granted
final plat approval for Ansley Park and authorized the
Chairman to execute the Contract for Construction of
Required Sidewalk Improvements, as recommended in the
memorandum dated January 19, 2004.
COPY OF CONTRACT IS ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
February 3, 2004 14
7.B.B. CSV“C”P.D.(P1P2)–
ITRUS PRINGS ILLAGE HASE AND HASE
MCCR
ODIFICATION TO ONTRACTS FOR ONSTRUCTION OF EQUIRED
SI–TSP
IDEWALK MPROVEMENTS HE UNTREE ARTNERS
(CDEO28,2004)
OMPLETION ATES XTENDED TO CTOBER
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously authorized
the Chairman to execute the Modifications to Contract for
Construction of Required Improvements No.
PD-01-02-08-CFCSIDE-C1 (Phase 1) (99100114-27447)
and PD-01-02-08-CFCSIDE-C2 (Phase 1)
(99100114-27447) with The Suntree Partners extending the
completion date under each to October 28, 2004, and
reducing the security in Phase 1 to $25,600.73 and in Phase
2 to $27,182.10, as recommended in the memorandum of
January 20, 2004.
COPY OF CONTRACTS ARE ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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ARTNERSHIP RANT ROGRAM
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously approved
requesting grant dollars for the purchase of replacement
bulletproof vests through the U. S. Department of Justice,
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Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Program, as requested in the letter of January 28, 2004.
7.D.D. 2004ECBA
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The above election has been made a part of the record.
7.E.E. RNO.2004-016–MB
ESOLUTION ISCELLANEOUS UDGET
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MENDMENT
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution No. 2004-016 amending the fiscal year
2003-2004 budget.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously granted the
cut and fill balance waiver request, as recommended in the
Memorandum of January 15, 2004. (Alternative No. 1.)
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8.A. CHIEF JUDGE CYNTHIA ANGELOS OF 19 JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT – ADDRESS TO COMMISSION CONCERNING
ARTICLE V, REVISION 7
Chairman Ginn moved this item ahead of Item 5.D. and the Consent Agenda in order
to not detain the judges who were present on this matter.
Chief Judge Cynthia Angelos
introduced the judges who had joined her to show
their concern and support for State funding of the court system. Florida judges are
concerned that the judicial branch of government will not be funded as of July 1, 2004. She
urged the Commissioners to join the judges to help convey to local state representatives that
their budget needs adequate funding.
A film entitled Freedom was shown regarding the Florida Court System and how
Revision 7 Article V will affect the system and what has happened in other states with
reduced budgets. The film urged everyone to contact their representatives without delay.
Judge Angelos
specified that the budget cuts proposed by Governor Jeb Bush will
affect Family Court and how staff (pro se coordinators) that helps judges move cases along
would be lost. A loss there will put an extra load on the judges who already have too many
cases.
Judge Burton Connor
, a St. Lucie County resident, reviewed his handout. (copy
on file with the backup in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.) He stressed the importance
of understanding that the Family and Juvenile Division comprises almost half the caseload in
our Circuit Courts. Many of these cases are handled pro se and no attorney is required. It
is important to have the self-help funding, otherwise those cases would fall on the judges and
slow down other cases. He further pointed out that family and juvenile cases last for a
longer time than others and the state court system is 300 judges behind where it ought to be.
He urged the Commissioners to use their political strength.
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All the Commissioners gave assurances that they are working through the Florida
Association of Counties and are very actively pursuing the Legislature to have courts fully
funded.
8.B. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS KAY CLEM – PRECINCT
BOUNDARY CHANGES – PAPER RECEIPTS COMMENTS
Supervisor of Elections Kay Clem reviewed her memorandum of January 26, 2004.
She also advised that another annexation was received yesterday.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Neuberger, SECONDED
by Commissioner Adams, the Board unanimously approved
the precinct boundary changes as presented and requested
by Supervisor of Elections Kay Clem.
Mrs. Clem then addressed the issue of paper receipts that surfaced recently at the
state level. She explained in detail why she believed our county should not consider
providing paper receipts. Her recommendation included information as to how it might be
done and the estimated additional costs. She specified that the brand of election machines
in Indian River County has safeguards against blank ballots. She urged the Board to contact
our Legislators so that this will not be another unfunded state mandate that, in our county,
is unnecessary. She urged the Board not to listen to the proponents of paper receipts
because our touch screen machines have performed in elections without question or
difficulty. It will be an issue with the Legislators and she hoped the Commissioners would
support her department with the Florida Association of Counties.
Commissioners agreed that Indian River County has a great system.
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9.B.1. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEM - REQUEST FROM JEFF
HICKMAN TO DISCUSS THE EFFECTS OF CONSTRUCTION
ON THE NEIGHBORS AND HOW TO MINIMIZE THE
NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF GROWTH
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Jeff Hickman
, 7600 134 Street, read from prepared remarks (copy is on file with
the backup in the Office of the Clerk to the Board). He spoke of the adverse affects on
residents from noise, air pollution, and debris on the roadways caused by new development
construction. At present, there are no restrictions on developers. He asked the Commission
to work on legislation to help control these negative impacts and make developers
responsible for picking up after themselves.
Discussion ensued on dust, noise including trucks having backup beeping, unused
cement dumped on roadways, and unsecured or uncovered trucks on the roadways.
Renee Renzi,
340A Waverly Place, suggested a hefty performance bond be required
of developers.
There was CONSENSUS that staff would look into these concerns and report back
to the Board at a future meeting on how to minimize these negative impacts.
9.B.2. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEM – REQUEST FROM RICHARD H.
BAKER TO DISCUSS GROWTH ISSUES IN INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY
Dr. Richard H. Baker
, president of Indian River County Audubon Society, advised
he was joined by George L. Christopher, president of Riomar Neighborhood Association,
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Inc., and read from written prepared remarks (copy is on file with the backup in the Office
of the Clerk to the Board). He applauded the Board’s decision to reexamine the impact fees
and Comp Plan and their recognition that something needs to be done soon. He urged them
to promptly enact interim development controls on any new rezoning requests, subdivision
approvals, or site plan approvals for both single- and multi-family residential developments.
He specified that construction on individual lots held by homeowners should be exempt. It
is reasonable to assume that rapid growth will accelerate before other controls can be put in
place. He predicted the public would applaud their controls. He listed ten concerns that the
visioning process needs to address. He cited a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld a
32-month moratorium in a Lake Tahoe case (535 U.S. 302,337) and urged them to put a
moratorium in place immediately. He mentioned that others in the community had called him
and wanted to be included as being in support of this request. He mentioned several other
homeowner associations that wished to be included in this recommendation.
George L. Christopher,
945 Painted Bunting Lane, advised that his Riomar
neighborhood organized approximately two months ago because of their concern for
growth in the city and the county. They now have 600 dues-paying members from all over
the county; everybody has been calling to express concern. He urged the Board to do this
right and then proceed as correctly and as quickly as possible.
Chairman Ginn advised she had a list that showed there are 22,291 units somewhere
in the “planning world” for our county. She wanted staff to evaluate that list and give the
Board an accurate report within the next two weeks of what is on the horizon.
Community Development Director Bob Keating noted he had received the list from
Chairman Ginn the previous day, and, although he had not had an opportunity to study it in
detail, he and Planning Division Director Stan Boling saw that some of the developments
were double counted; others reflect rezonings where staff looks at the maximum number of
lots that could occur and, most of the time, the actual yield is about half that number. Also,
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several are within municipal boundaries where the Board has no control. They will look at
the list in more detail and report more fully.
Mr. Christopher
specified that Ralph King prepared the list based on an October
report published by the County and from reports appearing in the Press Journal.
Chairman Ginn specified that Director Keating’s report should eliminate any
developments planned by the municipalities. She asked for that report to be prepared as
quickly as possible. She also thought public workshops should be held.
There was CONSENSUS to agree to Chairman Ginn’s requests.
Director Keating advised that the review process has begun. A big part of that is a
visioning process to look at the current Comp Plan and see if and how it needs to be
changed. The Commissioners will see a scope of services for the long-range transportation
plan project at their next MPO meeting. The Technical Advisory Committee considered it
about two weeks ago and has asked for additional time. Staff is recommending that the
MPO meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 11th be postponed a couple of weeks.
Discussion and suggestions ensued concerning lowering densities, where higher
densities should be located, changing the LDR’s, and moving the urban service area.
Chairman Ginn reminded everyone of the workshop tomorrow with the School
Board at the Indian River Community College Richardson Center (Mueller Campus).
Chairman Ginn called a 5-minute recess at 10:28 a.m. The meeting was reconvened
at 10:37 a.m. with all members present.
9.B.3. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEM – REQUEST FROM BRIAN T.
HEADY TO SPEAK ABOUT HIS EXPERTISE REGARDING IMPACT
FEES
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Brian Heady
, Vero Beach, stressed that tourism and agriculture are our two
sources of revenue and paving over agriculture is not a good idea. Costs for infrastructure
have impacted those who have been living here because we have paid for them. He asserted
that the County has failed to provide an impact fee for the new lots and developments
coming to the Board. His idea was to charge the highest impact fees and he was told it could
not be done. The growth numbers are part of the public record and we need to impose
impact fees sooner, not later. Development impact has been a negative impact on this
county and a lot of residents are very concerned about it.
NO ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN.
9.C.1. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEM – SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC
HEARING ON FEBRUARY 10, 2004
ANORDINANCEOFTHEBOARDOFCOUNTY
COMMISSIONERSOFINDIANRIVERCOUNTY,FLORIDA,
AMENDINGSECTION200.30.01–THEEASTGIFFORD
WATERSHEDAREAMUNICIPALSERVICEBENEFITUNIT
Chairman Ginn read the above into the record.
11.A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-017 – ADOPTION OF REVISED FEE
SCHEDULES FOR PLANNING, ZONING AND ENGINEERING
APPLICATION AND PERMIT REVIEW ACTIVITIES –
ADOPTION OF POLICY GUIDELINE TO REVISIT EVERY
FOUR YEARS
February 3, 2004 22
Planning Division Director Stan Boling reviewed a memorandum of January 13,
2004. He advised that the last increase of planning and zoning related application review
fees was in 1990 and it is time to consider updating them. He recommended adoption of the
proposed planning and zoning and engineering fee schedules with an effective date of March
1, 2004 (to accommodate those already in process), and adoption of a policy guideline to
revisit and update planning and zoning and engineering related fees every four years. He
described the process used by staff to make their recommendation. Their proposed fees
were brought to the Professional Services Advisory Committee and their recommended
changes have been made. He stressed that these are review fees, and not impact fees.
Discussion ensued regarding the CPI increase, depth of review, additional
regulations, time increase, volume of applications, actual costs, and cost recovery. This is
administrative and needed to cover costs which is the reason it was being done without a
public hearing.
Acting County Administrator Baird specified that regulations have increased the
costs and the burden is now on the taxpayers.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously adopted
the proposed planning and zoning, and engineering fee
schedules with an effective date of March 1, 2004, and
adopted a policy guideline to revisit and update planning and
zoning, and engineering related fees every four years, as
recommended by staff; and adopted Resolution 2004-017
establishing revised fee schedules for planning and zoning
and engineering application and permit review activities. .
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11.I.1. OSLO ROAD BRIDGE AND ROADWAY WIDENING (EAST OF
TH
20 AVENUE – ENGINEERING SERVICES AMENDMENT
NO. 3. – KIMLEY HORN INC.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Adams,
SECONDED by Commissioner Lowther, to approve staff’s
recommendation.
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Bob Johnson
Under discussion, expressed concerns about the Oslo Road and 43
Avenue project, which he considered to be a critical intersection. He asked if there are
incentives for early completion in the contract.
Public Works Director James Davis responded that this item does not pertain to Oslo
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Road at that location; this one is east of 20 Avenue. The 43 Avenue project is 6 months
for construction time, a pretty tight time frame; there are late penalties but no incentives per
se. Traffic movement will be maintained.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the
motion carried unanimously. (Approved Amendment No.
3 in the amount of $70,800 to the Professional
Engineering/Land Surveying Services Agreement with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., as recommended in the
memorandum dated January 26, 2004.)
AMENDMENT NO. 3 IS ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
11.I.2. MURPHY ACT RESERVATION AND RELEASE MAPPING
PROJECT – NICK MILLER, INC. – FINAL PAYMENT AND
RELEASE OF RETAINAGE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT – PROJECT NO. 0360
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously approved
Nick Miller, Inc.’s request for final payment and release of
retainage in the amount of $21,200 and authorized the
Chairman to execute same, as recommended by staff.
(Alternative No. 1)
DOCUMENTS WILL BE ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
WHEN EXECUTED AND RECEIVED
11.I.3. PELICAN ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE UPLAND
RESTORATION PROJECT – PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRAD
SMITH ASSOCIATES, INC. – PROJECT NO. 0386
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Vice Chairman Neuberger, the Board unanimously
approved the Professional Landscape Architectural Services
Agreement with Brad Smith Associates, Inc. and authorized
the Chairman to execute same, as recommended by staff in
the memorandum dated January 28, 2004.
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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11.J.1. RFQ 6037 – CONTINUING CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES – SELECTION OF
FIRMS - BROWN AND CALDWELL, CDM, KIMLEY-HORN
AND ASSOCIATES, INC., MASTELLER AND MOLER, INC.,
PBS&J, SCHULKE, BITTLE AND STODDARD, L.L.C., AND
WCG/NEEL-SCHAFFER, INC.,
Utility Services Department Capital Projects Manager Mike Hotchkiss reviewed his
memorandum dated January 19, 2004, advising that the selection committee had chosen 7
firms from the 19 responses. The firms were ranked based on their qualifications. If the
Commission approved the recommendation, staff would bring back agreements for the
seven firms for three (3) years with an option for three (3) additional years each.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lowther, the Board unanimously authorized
staff to proceed with negotiations for a three (3) year
contract with a three (3) year contract renewal, for
continuing services for utility projects with Brown and
Caldwell, CDM, Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.,
Masteller and Moler, Inc., PBS&J, Schulke, Bittle and
Stoddard, L.L.C., and WCG/Neel-Schaffer, Inc., as
recommended in the memorandum dated January 19, 2004.
RFQ DOCUMENTS FOR SELECTED FIRMS ARE ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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11.J.2. ST. LUCIE COUNTY’S REQUEST FOR INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT – EMERGENCY SHARING OF WATER AND
SEWER
Utility Services Director Erik Olson reviewed his memorandum of January 29, 2004,
concerning a request from St. Lucie County to consider furnishing bulk utilities for a
temporary period of time. He explained it is prudent to have interlocal agreements with
nearby departments for emergency needs. An 8-year old agreement we currently have with
St. Lucie County is unique in that it covers emergency utilities services and what could be
perceived as long term use. He recommended the contract be modified to limit the intent of
the agreement to an emergency interconnect only, and not commit to ongoing wholesale
bulk utilities.
Acting County Administrator Baird concurred with Director Olson’s
recommendation.
Chairman Ginn, Vice Chairman Neuberger, Commissioners Adams, Lowther, and
Macht stated their reasons for supporting the recommendation.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Macht,
SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, to approve staff’s
recommendation.
Bob Johnson
, Coral Wind Subdivision, spoke in favor of staff’s recommendation.
Discussion ensued.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion
carried unanimously. (The Interlocal Agreement shall be
modified to limit the intent of the agreement as being limited
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as an emergency interconnect only, with no commitment to
ongoing wholesale bulk utilities.)
13.D. COMMISSIONER THOMAS S. LOWTHER – DISCUSSION
REGARDING COUNTY POLICY ON HIRING RELATIVES OF
EMPLOYEES
It was noted that Chairman Ginn provided for the backup (1) Section 101.08
(Board-Employee Relations) from the Indian River County Code and (2) 2 pages from the
Indian River County Administrative Policy Manual Number AM-202.2 from the Section on
Personnel regarding Nepotism.
Commissioner Lowther noted our nepotism policy is dated back to 1993 and he felt
there was a problem in that policy about which he had met with Acting County
Administrator Baird, County Attorney Collins, and Executive Aide to the Board Kimberly
Massung. He suggested this and other policies in the manual be scrutinized and perhaps
updated. He explained his concerns regarding the hiring of a family member.
Acting County Administrator Baird stated that the goal is to try to hire the best
applicant for a position but conflicts need to be considered as well as trying to transfer
employees whose positions are eliminated. He explained why some recent decisions were
made, about the need to consider other issues, and the desire to be fair. The manual states
that the County Administrator has the ability to step in if he perceives a conflict. He stated
that the nepotism policy is being studied for possible re-write to insert that an employee
cannot contact the department to which a relative is applying.
Chairman Ginn believes we have a professional way of hiring and the policy does not
require much re-writing because it is very strong.
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Commissioner Macht recalled nepotism difficulties in the 1990s. We do have a good
policy that ought to be enforced and strengthened. He suggested the addition of “not
related to employment” to the end of Section 101.08 of the Code.
Discussion ensued.
Acting County Administrator Baird stated the policy would be brought back for the
Board’s consideration.
(CLERK’S NOTE: POLICY AMENDED EFFECTIVE 3/17/04. COPY ON FILE
WITH THE BACKUP FOR THIS MEETING.)
13.E. COMMISSIONER KENNETH R. MACHT – INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE LISTENING SESSION
Commissioner Macht reported that the listening session was very interesting; and the
emphasis was more toward over-development than agriculture. There is a plan to expand
this to workshops to involve the greater community. He called attention to page 239 of the
backup under paragraph 3 because it concerns almost everything heard today regarding too
rapid development and other issues. He thought it would be mutually beneficial to tighten
our relationship with the County Extension Office and would be important for conducting
public workshops.
Chairman Ginn suggested the Commissioners might want to keep page 239 to use
as a reference when we have workshops on growth.
Dr. David Cox
, 9495 Periwinkle Drive, commented on growth and growth
management. His first concern was the kind of direction the Board might give staff in
response to the desire for temporary growth controls. Second, he was concerned that the
upcoming MPO long-term transportation plan update mandated by the State will
overshadow in some ways the emergence of a visioning process that would really focus on
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land use issues. Also, there are continuing concerns of many people whether the Comp Plan
really reflects what the people want. He had received assurances from Mr. Keating that
transportation would not drive the visioning process.
Both Chairman Ginn and Commissioner Macht gave assurances it would not.
Dr. Cox’s
point was to focus on growth management and not have the tail wag the
dog. The Comp Plan reflects where the county was 20 years ago, not where we are today.
The Plan does get revised but the fundamental framework was instituted back then.
Developers perceive that there will be tighter regulations or a different game plan.
Applications will be coming forward and he hoped that action is taken quickly to maintain
orderliness in the process.
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
There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
Board adjourned at 11:39 a.m.
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ATTEST:
_________________________________ ________________________________
Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk Caroline D. Ginn, Chairman
Minutes Approved: _________________
BCC/PMR/MINUTES
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