HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/2009 (3)INDEX TO MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MARCH 24, 2009
1. CALL TO ORDER 1
2. INVOCATION 1
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY
ITEMS 2
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 2
S.A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR
GUARDIAN AD LITEMMONTH 2
S.B. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 29, 2009 AS CHILDREN'S
DAY IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 3
5.C. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 22 — 28, 2009 AS BOYS &
GIRLS CLUBS WEEK 3
S.D. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 22 — 28, 2009 AS SHARPS
DISPOSAL AWARENESS WEEK 3
S.E. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 2009 AS MEALS ON
WHEELS MONTH 4
S.F. PRESENTATION OF WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR SOUTHERN WATER SUPPLY
PLANNING AREA BY ST. JOHN'S RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 4
1
March 24, 2009
S.G. PRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY LESLIE
SPURLOCK, HEALTHY START OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 5
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5
6.A. REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY3, 2009 5
6.B. ECONOMIC SUMMIT WORKSHOP OF FEBRUARY 5, 2009 6
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FROM STAFF OR
COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION 6
7.A. CITY OF FELLSMERE ORDINANCE 09-02, ANNEXATION OF 86 ACRES, IS ON FILE IN
THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 6
7.B. ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL BOND FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HOSPITAL TRUSTEE
THOMAS J. SPACKMAN, M.D., IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE
BOARD 6
7.C. 2009 TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES COMMITTEE APPOINTEES 7
7.D. 2009 ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE (PRC) CHAIRMAN AND
VICE CHAIRMAN 7
8. CONSENT AGENDA 7
8.A. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS AND WIRES, MARCH 6, 2009 THR U MARCH 12, 2009 7
8.B. SATISFACTION OF DEMOLITION LIEN, CARL AND JOSIE KEIFNER, LOTS 3 AND 4,
BLOCK S, PARADISE PARK UNIT 2 8
8.C. XIUJUAN ENTERPRISES, LLC REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF EASEMENTS AT 1880 37TH
STREET (HERON POINTE MEDICAL CENTER, W. E. GEOFFREYS SUBDIVISION) 8
8.D. WORK ORDER NO. 6 (ENGINEERING/SURVEYING), KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES,
INC., INDIAN RIVER BLVD. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, 12TH STREET TO 17TH
STREET, BRIDGE ELEVATION DETAIL SURVEY, IRCPROJECTNO. 0745, CONTINUING
PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING & MAPPING/GIS SERVICES, CONTRACT 0725 9
8.E. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO WORK ORDER NO. 6 TO THE ANNUAL BRIDGE DESIGN
SERVICES AGREEMENT 16TH STREET BRIDGE OVER IRFWCD RANGE LINE CANAL,
IRC PROJECT NO. 9920-B — RELEASE OF RETAINAGE 9
2
March 24, 2009
8.F. CIVIL ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING AGREEMENT WITHKIMLEY-HORN
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT 66711AVENUEAND CR 510
AMENDMENT NO. 5 10
8.G. CIVIL ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING AGREEMENT WITHKIMLEY-HORN
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT 66711AVENUEAND CR 510
AMENDMENT NO. 5 10
8.H. LEASE EXTENSION, 6705 66THAVENUE- 66THAVENUEWIDENING AND
IMPROVEMENTS, COUNTY PROJECT NO. 0370, ROBERT J. GARDINER, TENANT 11
8.L CHILDREN'S SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S RFP No. 200942, NEW FOCUS
AREAS FOR 2009-10 AND SAMPLE AGENCY CONTRACT TO BE USED 13
8.J. RIGHT-OF-WAYACQUISITION, CR510 PROJECT NO.0610, 5895 85TH STREET
(LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CR510 (85TH STREET), BETWEEN 58THAVENUE
AND 597H AVENUE), OWNER: DARIUS W. RIGBY 14
8.K. MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 009 14
8.L. FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT 2009-2010 WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING
CENTER 15
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCIES -NONE 15
10. PUBLIC ITEMS 15
10.A. PUBLIC HEARINGS 15
10.A.1. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND IMPOSITION OF
IMPACT FEES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES FACILITIES, CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES,
PUBLIC BUILDINGS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND SOLID WASTE FACILITIES
(LEGISLATIVE) 15
10. B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS 20
10.B.1. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM HOLLIS HOIER, SPECIAL OLYMPICS AQUATICS COACH &
SRHS TEACHER (SCIENCE & AUTISM CLASSES) REGARDING PROPOSAL TO
DEDICATE/RENAME THE NORTH COUNTY AQUATICS CENTER TO "FRANADAMS
3
March 24, 2009
AQUATICS COMPLEX" IN HONOR OF HER EFFORTS TO MAKING THIS BENEFICIAL
RESOURCE AVAILABLE TO SO MANY OF OUR IRC CITIZENS AND OUR VISITORS 20
10. C PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS -NONE 20
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS -NONE 21
11.A.1. EASTER SUNRISE AT HOLMAN STADIUM 21
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS 22
12.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 22
12.A.1. REQUEST FOR STAFF AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE WORK ORDERS FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES TO REVIEW MINING APPLICATION HYDROLOGY REPORTS UNDER THE
COUNTY'S EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CAMP DRESSER AND MCKEE, INC. (CDM) 22
12.B. EMERGENCY SERVICES -NONE 24
12.C. GENERAL SERVICES -NONE 24
12.D. HUMAN RESOURCES 24
12.D.1. PRESENTATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS EXPERIENCE AND STRATEGIES TO
REDUCE COSTS 24
12.E. HUMAN SERVICES -NONE 26
12.F. LEISURE SERVICES -NONE 26
12.G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET 26
12. G.1. FELLSMERE FIRE HYDRANT STUDY 26
12.H. RECREATION -NONE 29
12.I. PUBLIC WORKS 30
1211. WORK ORDER N0.4, COASTAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION INC., UPLAND SAND
SOURCE EVALUATION AND PERMITTING 30
12.J. UTILITIES SERVICES 34
12.1.1. SURVEY FOR FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT AT LIFT STATION 143, YOUNG'S MARKET 34
12.J.2. SURVEY FOR MITIGATION AT LOST TREE ISLANDS 34
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS -NONE 35
13.A. UPDATE ON NECESSITY OF TAKE RESOLUTIONS APPROVED ON MARCH 17, 2009 35
4
March 24, 2009
14. COMMISSIONER ITEMS 35
14.A. COMMISSIONER WESLEY S. DAVIS, CHAIRMAN -NONE 35
14.B. COMMISSIONER JOSEPH E. FLESCHER, VICE CHAIRMAN -NONE 35
14. C. COMMISSIONER GARY C. WHEELER -NONE 35
14.D. COMMISSIONER PETER D. O'BRYAN--NONE 35
14.E. COMMISSIONER BOB SOLARI-NONE 35
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS 35
15.A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT -NONE 35
15.B. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT 36
15.B.1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2009 36
15.B.2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2009 36
15.B.3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 2009 36
15.B.4. WORK ORDER NO. 12 TO CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE, INC. FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES WITH THE 2009 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS & GENERAL TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE 36
15.B.5. STATUS REPORT ON NEW PLANET ENERGY (NPE) 36
15. C ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD -NONE 36
16. ADJOURNMENT 37
5
March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
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, March 24, 2009. Present were Chairman Wesley S. Davis, Vice Chairman Joseph E.
Flescher, and Commissioners Peter D. O'Bryan, Bob Solari, and Gary C. Wheeler. Also present
were County Administrator Joseph A. Baird, County Attorney William G. Collins II, and Deputy
Clerk Maureen Gelfo.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Davis called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. INVOCATION
Steve Jones, Minister, Vero Christian Church, delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Bob Solari led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1
March 24, 2009
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY
ITEMS
Chairman Davis announced the following changes to today's Agenda:
Addition: Item 11.A. — "Easter Sunrise at Holman Stadium"
Deletion: Item 10B.1. Request to Speak from Hollis Hoier, Special Olympics
Aquatics Coach & SRHS Teacher, Regarding Proposal to Dedicate/Rename the "North County
Aquatics Center", the "Fran Adams Aquatics Complex"
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously
approved the above changes to the Agenda.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION FOR GUARDIAN AD LITEMMONTH
Chairman Davis read and presented the Proclamation to Pattra Dodd, Assistant
Director, and Doris Plym, Volunteer, of the Guardian Ad Litem Program. Ms. Dodd advised
that anyone interested in volunteering could telephone her at 772-871-7225; and Ms. Plym stated
that she is available to discuss volunteer opportunities at the Starbucks at U.S.1 and 12th Street
on the last Saturday of each month.
2
March 24, 2009
S.B. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 29, 2009 AS
CHILDREN'S DAY IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Commissioner Wheeler read and presented the Proclamation to Pat Houston,
Director; Jackie Jackson, new Executive Director; Board members Valerie Edwards and Cheryl
Dunn; and staff member Cherie Marciniak, all of the Early Learning Coalition. Ms. Houston and
Ms. Jackson thanked the Board and invited them to tour any of their Pre -Schools or Child Care
Centers.
5.C. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 22 — 28,
2009 AS BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS WEEK
Commissioner Solari read and presented the Proclamation to Ronnie Hewett of the
Boys and Girls Clubs who thanked the Board for the Proclamation and introduced Johntavious
Metilus, "County Youth of the Year." Mr. Hewitt invited the Commissioners and citizens to
visit one of their clubhouses, two of which are in Vero Beach, and one in Sebastian.
S.D. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 22 - 28,
2009 AS SHARPS DISPOSAL AWARENESS WEEK
Commissioner O'Bryan read and presented the Proclamation to Cheryl Dunn of
the Health Department, and Himanshu Mehta, Managing Director of the Solid Waste Disposal
District (SWDD), both of whom thanked the Board. Mr. Mehta presented an informational
handout on sharps disposal to the Board, and stated that the flyer had also been included in
today's newspaper.
3
March 24, 2009
S.E. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MARCH 2009 AS
MEALS ON WHEELS MONTH
Vice Chairman Flescher read and presented the Proclamation to Karen Deigl,
Executive Director, and Kathy Knowles, Nutrition Manager, of the Meals on Wheels Program.
Ms. Deigl thanked the Board on behalf of the Senior Resource Association and all the volunteers
of the Meals on Wheels Program. Ms. Knowles stated that anyone interested in volunteering for
Meals on Wheels could contact her at 772-794-1142.
S.F. PRESENTATION OF WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR SOUTHERN
WATER SUPPLY PLANNING AREA BY ST. JOHN'S RIVER WATER
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
David Hornsby, Technical Program Manager, St. John's River Water
Management District (SJRWMD), used a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file) to give an
overview of the 2008 Draft Water Supply Assessment Report, and the 2010 Water Supply
Planning Process for the Southern Water Supply Planning Area. He announced that a meeting of
the Southern Water Supply Planning Area Work Group would be held at the County
Commission Chambers, on May 15, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
Mr. Hornsby clarified for Commissioner O'Bryan points outlined in the
SJRWMD Report regarding: (1) projected increases in public water supply consumption, and (2)
the "caution area" which had been designated in the Central Florida Coordination Area. Mr.
Hornsby then confirmed for Commissioner O'Bryan that SJRWMD was considering an
application from Niagara Bottled Water for a bottled water plant in Lake County.
4
March 24, 2009
Deborah Ecker, 550 Riomar Drive, presented a series of questions (copy on file)
regarding the SJRWMD 2008 Draft Water Supply Assessment. Ms. Ecker hoped the Board and
staff would use the time between the draft and final Report to engage in further research, so that
the final product would provide practical guidelines for planning the County's public water
supplies.
(Clerk's Note: Pursuant to the Chairman's directive, a copy of Ms. Ecker's
questions was provided to Mr. Hornsby, the Commissioners, and to Director of Utilities Erik
Olson).
5.G. PRESENTATION FOR CHILDREN'S SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
BY LESLIE SPURLOCK, HEALTHY START OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Brad Bernauer, Director, Children's Services Advisory Committee, introduced
Leslie Spurlock, the Director of Healthy Start Coalition, who thanked the Children's Services
Advisory Committee and the Commission for their support. Through a PowerPoint
presentation, she discussed the mission, objectives, and achievements of the Healthy Start
Coalition, and provided details on one of the five programs, the TLC Newborn Program, which
is offered through the Coalition. Concluding, Ms. Spurlock discussed the importance of the
County's financial support.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.A. REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 2009
The Chairman asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 3, 2009. There were none.
5
March 24, 2009
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED
by Commissioner O'Bryan, the Board unanimously
approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February
3, 2009, as written.
6.B. ECONOMIC SUMMIT WORKSHOP OF FEBRUARY S, 2009
The Chairman asked if there were any additions, deletions or corrections to the
Minutes of the Economic Summit Workshop of February 5, 2009. There were none.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, the Board unanimously approved
the Minutes of the Economic Summit Workshop of
February 5, 2009, as written.
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FROM STAFF OR
COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
7.A. CITY OF FELLSMERE ORDINANCE 09-02, ANNEXATION OF 86 ACRES,
IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
7.B. ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIAL BOND FOR INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
HOSPITAL TRUSTEE THOMAS J. SPACKMAN, M.D., IS ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
6
March 24, 2009
7.C. 2009 TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES COMMITTEE APPOINTEES
(Clerk's Note: The list of the 2009 Town of Indian River Shores Committee
Appointees is on file in the office of the Clerk to the Board).
7.D. 2009 ELECTION OF PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE (PRC)
CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN
Noted for the record, was the election of Bill Wilson as Chairman and Scott
Chisholm as Vice Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee for 2009.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously
approved the Consent Agenda, as amended.
8.A. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS AND WIRES, MARCH 6, 2009 THRUMARCH
12 2009
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously
approved the list of Warrants and Wires as issued by the
Clerk to the Board for the time period of March 6, 2009 to
March 12, 2009, as requested in the memorandum of
March 12, 2009.
7
March 24, 2009
8.B. SATISFACTION OF DEMOLITION LIEN, CARL AND JOSIE KEIFNER,
LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK S, PARADISE PARK UNIT 2
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously
authorized the Chairman to execute the Release of Lien
with Carl Keifner and Josie Keifner, for recording in the
Public Records of Indian River County, Florida, as
recommended in the memorandum of March 16, 2009.
DOCUMENT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
8.C. XIUJUAN ENTERPRISES, LLC REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF EASEMENTS
AT 1880 37TH STREET (HERON POINTE MEDICAL CENTER, W. E.
GEOFFREYS SUBDIVISION)
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously
approved Resolution 2009-030, releasing certain
easements in W. E. Geoffreys Subdivision.
8
March 24, 2009
8.D. WORK ORDER No. 6 (ENGINEERING/SURVEYING), KIMLEY-HORNAND
ASSOCIATES, INC., INDIAN RIVER BLVD. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, 12TH STREET TO 17TH STREET, BRIDGE ELEVATION DETAIL
SURVEY, IRC PROJECT No. 0745, CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL
SURVEYING & MAPPING/GIS SERVICES, CONTRACT 0725
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously
approved and authorized the Chairman to execute, Work
Order No. 6 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.,
authorizing Project 0745 as outlined in the Scope of
Services, and as recommended in the memorandum of
March 12, 2009.
WORK ORDER ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
8.E. AMENDMENT No. 1 TO WORK ORDER No. 6 TO THE ANNUAL BRIDGE
DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT 16TH STREET BRIDGE OVER IRFWCD
RANGE LINE CANAL, IRC PROJECT No. 9920-B - RELEASE OF
RETAINAGE
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously
approved payment of Invoice No. 05-624/C6, dated
March, 2, 2009, in the amount of $25.00, to Bridge Design
9
March 24, 2009
Associates, Inc., as recommended in the memorandum of
March 12, 2009.
8. F. CIVIL ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING AGREEMENT WITH
KIMLEY-HORN ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
AT 66TH AVENUE AND CR 510 AMENDMENT NO. 5
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously
approved Amendment No. 5 with Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. for a total hourly not -to -exceed amount of
$83,920.00, as recommended in the memorandum of
March 2, 2009.
DOCUMENT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
8.G. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, DOGS FOR LIFE, INC., 12TH STREET
SIDEWALK PROJECT
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously
approved Alternative No. 1, the $8,352 purchase, and
authorized the Chairman to sign the Agreement to
Purchase and Sell Real Estate with Dogs for Life, Inc., as
recommended in the memorandum of February 18, 2009.
AGREEMENT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
10
March 24, 2009
8.H. LEASE EXTENSION, 6705 66THAVENUE— 66r11AVENUEWIDENING
AND IMPROVEMENTS, COUNTY PROJECT No. 0370, ROBERT J.
GARDINER, TENANT
Commissioner Solari objected to offering the subject lease extension at $12.00 per
year, stating that it seemed like a gift from the County to a private citizen.
Chairman Davis disagreed with Commissioner Solari's assessment, stating that the
Lease Agreement with the County had been part of the original negotiations.
Discussion ensued among Commissioners regarding the terms of the original lease,
the normal protocol for lease/purchase agreements, and the appropriateness of extending the
lease for yet another year, at the $12.00 figure.
Assistant Public Works Director Chris Mora acknowledged that the tenant was
asking for an extension to the original Lease Agreement, and conveyed that staff had no problem
with the extension.
Further discussion ensued among Commissioners regarding the original Lease
Agreement with the tenant.
Commissioner Solari saw the lease extension essentially as a gift, and believed that
some rent, perhaps $500 per month, should be charged to the tenant for the lease renewal of one
more year.
11
March 24, 2009
Commissioner Wheeler believed that the County had indicated in previous eminent
domain transactions, that sellers would have the option to renew the lease on their former
property, until such time that the County needed the property.
Commissioner Solari felt that the leaseback should be presented as part of the
overall package, and that it should be used as a tool for the benefit of all citizens. He felt that the
tenant was asking for something in addition to the original contract, and thus, it was appropriate
for the Commission to ask something in return.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari to extend
the lease for $500 per month for the first year, and then to
grant an option to renew for another $500 per month for
whatever terms the individual and staff deem appropriate.
Motion DIED for lack of a second.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O'Bryan,
SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, to approve
staff's recommendation.
Assistant Public Works Director Chris Mora responded to Commissioner
Wheeler's request for an update on the 66th Avenue Road Project, adding that further information
would be brought back to the Board.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and by a 4-1
vote (Commissioner Solari opposed), the Motion carried.
The Board approved Alternative No. 1, the Lease
Extension Agreement, allowing Robert J. Gardiner to
remain in the premises and amending the lease to
12
March 24, 2009
terminate on September 8, 2010, and authorized the
Chairman to execute the Agreement, as recommended in
the memorandum of March 10, 2009.
Joseph Paladin, President of Black Swan Consulting, 730 Commerce Center
Drive, thought that a status report on the 66th Avenue eminent domain purchases was going to be
provided at today's meeting. Attorney Collins informed Mr. Paladin that Deputy County
Attorney William DeBraal would be sharing the requested information prior to the conclusion of
today's meeting.
AGREEMENT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
8.1. CHILDREN'S SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S RFP No. 200942,
NEW FOCUS AREAS FOR 2009-10 AND SAMPLE AGENCY CONTRACT TO
BE USED
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously
accepted the RFP No.200942 for 2009-10, Focus Areas
and Agency Contract as submitted, and as recommended
in the memorandum of March 16, 2009.
This action approves only the form of the documents and
does not approve any agency or any funds, as stipulated by
staff in said memorandum.
13
March 24, 2009
8.J. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION, CR51O PROJECT No. 0610, 5895 85TH
STREET (LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CR510 (85TH STREET),
BETWEEN 58TH AVENUE AND 59TH AVENUE), OWNER: DARIUS W.
RIGBY
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously
approved Option 1, the purchase of the needed right-of-
way located at 5895 85th Street for a price of $103,500,
and authorized the Chairman to execute the Agreement to
Purchase, Sell, and Lease Real Estate with Darius William
Rigby, as recommended in the memorandum of March 10,
2009.
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
8.K. MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 009
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously
approved Resolution 2009-031, amending the Fiscal Year
2008-2009 Budget.
14
March 24, 2009
8.L. FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT 2009-2010 WATERWAYS
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMAUTHORIZING RESOLUTION FOR THE
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously
approved Resolution 2009-032, for assistance under the
Florida Inland Navigation District Waterways Assistance
Program.
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCIES -NONE
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
10.A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A.1. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND
IMPOSITION OF IMPACT FEES FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
FACILITIES, CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES, PUBLIC BUILDINGS, LAW
ENFORCEMENT, AND SOLID WASTE FACILITIES (LEGISLATIVE)
PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
Community Development Director Robert Keating recalled that at the March 3,
2009 Board of County Commission meeting, staff had been directed to draft an Ordinance
15
March 24, 2009
relative to the six-month suspension of impact fees for Emergency Services Facilities,
Correctional Facilities, Public Buildings, Law Enforcement, and Solid Waste Facilities. He
provided background and analysis on the proposed Ordinance, noting that it would effect about a
10% reduction in residential impact fees, and up to a 35% reduction in some of the non-
residential fees, depending on the land use categories. Director Keating thereafter presented
staff's recommendation to adopt the Temporary Suspension of Impact Fees Ordinance.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Joseph Paladin, President of Black Swan Consulting, supported Commissioner
Wheeler's idea to adopt the Duncan Associates Report, mentioned at the March 3, 2009 Board
Meeting. He felt that the proposed Ordinance would not make the County competitive with what
other Counties have to offer, and he wanted staff to see if some adjustments could be made, to
increase residential, and to eliminate or reduce commercial/industrial fees.
Dr. Valerie Biehl, Vero Beach, a horse veterinarian, expressed her support for the
temporary impact fee reduction, which would help her build a small animal hospital, with a
much-needed equine surgical facility. She noted that her facility would provide jobs, and she felt
that the six-month reduction would help stimulate people in the community to build or to expand
their businesses.
Commissioner Wheeler opined that it is the residential "rooftops" that create the
need for infrastructure and services, and that the business people who follow those "rooftops" to
provide a service, are charged a disproportionate share of the impact fee costs.
Although he welcomed the proposed 35% reduction in commercial/industrial
impact fees, Mr. Paladin wanted to see them eliminated for awhile, with no reductions made on
the residential fees.
16
March 24, 2009
Jens Tripson, 2525 14th Street, felt that it would be unfair for a new business
owner to be given reductions and incentives, while so much empty commercial space already
exists.
Chairman Davis reiterated that the intent of the impact fee reductions was to
incentivize local small business owners to expand their facilities.
Commissioner O'Bryan agreed with Mr. Tripson's assessment regarding the empty
commercial buildings, but pointed out that other longer-term economic incentives had been
approved to address those spaces. He agreed with Chairman Davis that the reductions would
spur local business people who were getting ready to move forward, to do so.
Although Vice Chairman Flescher did not agree with the ruling that the impact
fees had to be reduced across the board, he acknowledged that the residential fees could not be
separated from the commercial. He pointed out that the 35% commercial/impact fee reductions
referred to by Mr. Paladin applied only in selected areas; the reductions varied according to the
individual land use categories.
Commissioner Wheeler reiterated his desire to accept the Duncan Associates
Report, minus the commercial/industrial impact fees, which he would like to see studied further.
He believed that if a consultant was made aware of the County's philosophy, he/she could come
back with a study that was sustainable, would stand up in court, and which would reduce
commercial/industrial impact fees.
Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, objected to impact fee reductions in the
Law Enforcement category, citing increased crime rates. He sought and received confirmation
from Director Keating that the citizens would not be taxed "down the road" to make up for the
impact fee deficits.
17
March 24, 2009
Jeff Thompson, Seville Avenue, provided arguments for extending the impact
fees beyond the six months. He also believed that the traffic impact fees needed to be re-
evaluated, before more work was done on the impact fees.
Andrew Kennedy, 3001 Ocean Drive, Duncan Report, recommended that the
Board utilize some of the local traffic engineers, who have offered to look at the traffic impact
fees at no cost, and he offered to act as a facilitator between the County and the outside
engineers.
Helene Caseltine, Director of Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce,
believed that temporarily reducing the impact fees helps local businesses and sends a positive
message to businesses throughout the Country who may be considering establishing businesses
in Florida.
Rene Renzi, Waverly Place, felt that the categories selected for the impact fee
reductions were upside down.
Tom Lowther, 20th Avenue, Vero Beach, commended the Board for looking at the
commercial side of the impact fees.
Charlie Wilson, 1057 6th Avenue, applauded the Board for taking this action,
which he believed was the first step in trying to correct the County's anti -business reputation.
There were no additional speakers and the Chairman closed the public hearing.
Budget Director Jason Brown displayed slides of the impact fees to detail some of
the decreases in the residential and commercial impact fees, according to land use. He divulged
that the residential reduction would typically be in the range of 9-10%, and most of the
18
March 24, 2009
reductions in the Commercial were between 20-30%. He calculated the impact fee reduction for
Dr. Biehl's proposed veterinary clinic to be about 33%.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O'Bryan,
SECONDED by Chairman Davis, to approve staff's
recommendation.
Commissioner Solari agreed that the commercial/industrial impact fees were too
high, but he felt that the proposed temporary reduction was not the correct method of reducing
them. He wanted to reconsider the Duncan Associates Report and the Traffic Study, have a few
months for consideration, and get a permanent reduction of the commercial/industrial fees. He
noted that growth management tools are in place to work on the quality of the community, and
he objected to using them to stimulate the economy.
Chairman Davis believed that the temporary impact fee reductions would provide
the incentive for the small business people that have the plans and the capital to move forward.
Commissioner Wheeler disagreed with Mr. Wilson's assessment that the County
has an anti -business attitude. He wanted to bring back the Duncan Associates Report, reevaluate
how commercial/industrial properties are defined, and conduct a new traffic study.
Vice Chairman Flescher related that he had been approached by several people,
who, in light of the proposed impact fee reductions, were interested in moving forward with their
business plans. He voiced that the reduction was just one of many tools to be used to stimulate
the economy, and that its success would be evaluated after the six-month term.
Commissioner O'Bryan concurred with the goals of Commissioners Wheeler and
Solari to reduce commercial/industrial impact fees, but did not feel that a consensus could be
19
March 24, 2009
reached in a few months. He stated that the community was in crisis, and that it was critical to
take some action now. Commissioner O'Bryan noted that it would take at least six months to
obtain a consensus, and in the meantime the County would work on a longer-term solution.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and by a 4-1
vote (Commissioner Solari opposed), the Motion carried.
The Board adopted Ordinance 2009-003, amending Code
Section 1000.06 "Imposition" to provide an exception
temporarily suspending for six months the imposition of
impact fees for emergency services facilities, Correctional
Facilities, Public Buildings Development, Law
Enforcement, and Solid Waste Facilities; and, providing
for codification; severability; and effective date.
10.B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.B.1. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM HOLLIS HOIER, SPECIAL OLYMPICS
AQUATICS COACH & SRHS TEACHER (SCIENCE & AUTISM CLASSES)
REGARDING PROPOSAL TO DEDICATE/RENAME THE NORTH COUNTY
AQUATICS CENTER TO "FRAN ADAMS AQUATICS COMPLEX" IN HONOR
OF HER EFFORTS TO MAKING THIS BENEFICIAL RESOURCE AVAILABLE
TO SO MANY OF OUR IRC CITIZENS AND OUR VISITORS
This item was deleted from the Agenda.
10. C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS -NONE
20
March 24, 2009
The Chairman called a recess at 10:45 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:57
a.m., with Administrator Baird absent.
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS -NONE
11.A.1. EASTER SUNRISE AT HOLMAN STADIUM
(Clerk's Note: County Attorney William Collins presented this item for County
Administrator Joseph Baird, who re -joined the meeting later).
Attorney Collins presented the request from St. Helen Parish to continue its
tradition of celebrating Easter Sunrise at Holman Stadium. He stated that, if St. Helen Parish
would provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance for the date of the sunrise service, the County
could probably accommodate their request.
(Clerk's Note: Administrator Baird rejoined the meeting at 10:58 a.m).
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler,
SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, to authorize St.
Helen Parish to celebrate Easter Sunrise at Holman
Stadium.
Commissioner O'Bryan pointed out that when the Dodgers held the lease for
Holman Stadium, they were able to donate its use as a private entity; however, now the
ownership is a public entity involving taxpayer dollars. He therefore suggested charging the
County's minimal non-profit rental fee to St. Helen Parish, in order to maintain consistency in
the County's handling of requests for County resources and properties.
21
March 24, 2009
Commissioners Solari and Wheeler voiced their agreement with Commissioner
O'Bryan to charge the non-profit rental fee.
Paul Zedek, 970 5th Place, Parish Manager at St. Helen's Church, stated that St.
Helen Parish would provide to the County a Certificate of Liability, and would gladly live up to
any other requirements.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the
Motion carried unanimously. The Board unanimously
authorized St. Helen Parish to celebrate Easter Sunrise at
Holman Stadium for the minimum non-profit rental fee,
with the requirement to provide to the County, a
Certificate of Liability Insurance.
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
12.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
12.A. 1. REQUEST FOR STAFF AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE WORK ORDERS FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO REVIEW MINING APPLICATION
HYDROLOGY REPORTS UNDER THE COUNTY'S EXISTING CONTRACT
WITH CAMP DRESSER AND MCKEE, INC. (CDM)
Commissioner Solari acknowledged the need to have the independent hydrology
review, but felt that the timeframes presented in the backup material were too long, and would
slow down the approval process. He would like to see if staff could reduce the timeframe to a
30 -day period.
22
March 24, 2009
Commissioner O'Bryan noted that the applicant would be submitting the
hydrology report simultaneously to SJRMWD and to the County, and believed that the
hydrology review would not slow down the application process.
Commissioner Solari noted that although it may take SJRMWD 60 days to
complete their permitting process, it should not take a trained hydrologist more than one or two
weeks to review the report and be prepared to answer any questions.
Chairman Davis required further clarification on the timeframes for the hydrology
report review.
Planning Director Stan Boling explained that the 55 -day timeframes stipulated in
the "Scope of Services" provides time for the experts to communicate, so that things can be
clarified before a Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) Meeting. The timeframes are not
intended to add time at the end of an approval process, but rather to feather in with the Technical
Review Committee's review and the SJRWMD permitting process, and would probably serve
the applicant better than having experts who are communicating for the first time at a PZC
meeting.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED
by Commissioner O'Bryan, by a 4-1 vote (Commissioner
Solari opposed), the Board authorized staff to issue work
orders to Camp Dresser and McKee, Inc. (CDM), under
the existing CDM/Indian River County Continuing
Services Contract for review of mining application
hydrology reports, as recommended in the memorandum
of March 19, 2009.
23
March 24, 2009
12.B. EMERGENCY SERVICES -NONE
12. C. GENERAL SERVICES -NONE
12.D. HUMAN RESOURCES
12.D.1. PRESENTATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE CLAIMS EXPERIENCE AND
STRATEGIES TO REDUCE COSTS
Human Resources Director James Sexton reported that the claims experiences of
County employees are analyzed by staff, in order to research strategies to offset the overall costs
of the Health Insurance Plan, which costs have increased approximately 9% per year. He
recapped the backup memorandum of March 17, 2009 to detail some of the changes to the
Health Plan which have been implemented from October 1, 2003 to September 30, 2008, to
reduce costs. He thereafter announced that Mackie Branham from Crowne Consulting Group,
and the County's insurance broker, would be discussing the County's health insurance
expenditures over the last five years, and Mr. Branham would also be providing a five-year
projection of future costs.
Mackie Branham, from Crowne Consulting Group, through a PowerPoint
Presentation (copy on file) presented the "Claims History and Projected Trends October 1, 2009
through September 30, 2010" Report which included a five-year review of the County's total
costs for maintaining the heath programs for County employees and their dependents, and a
projection of medical trend cost increases up to 2013. He reported that two of the largest jumps
in claims exposure were in the areas of out-patient facilities and prescription costs. He thereafter
presented Crowne Consulting Group's recommended plan changes to the October 2009 —
September 2010 Health Plan, which included small increases to the employee co -pays for office
24
March 24, 2009
and emergency room visits and prescriptions. Mr. Branham believed that the proposed changes
would allow the County to keep its health care costs under the medical trend of 11-12%.
Commissioner O'Bryan sought and received clarification from Mr. Branham on
the increased frequency of employee inpatient stays.
Commissioner O'Bryan wanted to see the co -pays for generic drugs remain at
$10.00, while following staff's proposal to increase the co -pays for brand name drugs from
$15.00 to $35.00. He remarked that the $25.00 gap between the two types of prescriptions
might incentivize the employees to utilize the generic medications.
Director Sexton informed the Board that when staff returns in April with a final
proposal for the employee health center, as discussed at the March 3, 2009 Commission meeting,
more information would be provided regarding cost -savings on medications. He anticipated that
some prescription drugs would be given to the employees at no co -pay through the health center,
since the medications would be purchased through a wholesaler.
Administrator Baird pointed out that even though the numbers of employees has
dwindled, average enrollment in the health insurance plan has increased because of retirees,
additional employees generated by construction of the new jail, and increases in dependent
coverage insurance.
Director Sexton added that the increased dependent coverage is partly due to the
spouses of County employees who have lost their own insurance coverage and been added to
their spouse's plan through the County.
25
March 24, 2009
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously approved and
directed staff: (1) to continue pursuing cost reduction
strategies, including the recommendation of plan changes
for FY 2009/2010, with the exception of the proposed
increase to $20.00 for the generic drug co -pay, which cost
shall remain at $10.00; (2) to continue to pursue the
prospect of implementing an employee health center; and
(3) to bring back a formal presentation with final
recommendations to the Board at a meeting in April 2009.
12.E. HUMAN SERVICES -NONE
12.F. LEISURE SERVICES -NONE
12. G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
12. G.1. FELLSMERE FIRE HYDRANT STUDY
Budget Director Jason Brown reviewed the backup memorandum of March 17,
2009 to provide background and analysis pertaining to fire hydrant maintenance charges
submitted by the City of Fellsmere, as documented in Fellsmere's Fire Hydrant Charge Study,
which were being disputed by staff as being excessive. Director Brown thereafter presented two
options for Board consideration: (1) conduct a more in-depth study of Fellsmere's charges; or
(2) explore having the City of Fellsmere contract with County Utilities to maintain the hydrants,
which could be done for approximately $70.00 per hydrant, versus Fellsmere's charge of $225.
26
March 24, 2009
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler,
SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, to not pay the
invoice in the amount of $25,200 submitted by the City of
Fellsmere; that staff take over the fire hydrant
maintenance through an interlocal agreement with
Fellsmere; and that the County not hire an outside
consultant to review Fellsmere's Fire Hydrant Charge
Study.
Chairman Davis sought more information on the time period covered in
Fellsmere's invoice, and Director Brown advised that the charges were for Fiscal Year
2009/2010.
Administrator Baird aired some of his concerns regarding the Fire Hydrant Charge
Study. He pointed out that the Report indicated an excessive overhead factor of 75%.
A brief discussion ensued among Board members regarding the advisability of
paying the current invoice, as work for half of the fiscal year had already been concluded.
Commissioner Solari suggested that the County pay the invoice at the same
amount as was paid last year, and then follow through with the points of Commissioner
Wheeler's Motion.
Commissioner Wheeler noted that the fire hydrant inspections are a service
provided for the protection of the City's residents, and he felt it was their responsibility to either
pay the County to do the inspections, or to do them themselves. He wanted a separate discussion
to be brought back to the Board regarding why the County is paying to maintain the fire hydrants
for the Municipalities.
27
March 24, 2009
Director Brown agreed with Commissioner Wheeler that it was the citizens of the
Municipalities who were reaping the benefits of having the fire hydrants. He divulged that it is
an uncommon practice for cities to impose a fire hydrant maintenance charge to a County.
Discussion ensued among Board members and staff, during which it was noted that
the fire hydrant costs were paid by a Special Taxing District, the Emergency Services District.
Chairman Davis favored paying Fellsmere what was paid last year, and then
advising them of the direction in which the County wished to proceed henceforth.
Commissioner O'Bryan wanted to pay Fellsmere $110.08 per fire hydrant, which
price had been determined by Director Brown after his review and adjustments of Fellsmere's
Fire Hydrant Charge Study.
MOTION WAS AMENDED by Commissioner Wheeler,
SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, to pay
Fellsmere $110.08 per fire hydrant; to offer the County's
services to take over the fire hydrant maintenance; and to
not hire an outside consultant to review Fellsmere's Fire
Hydrant Charge Study.
Commissioner Wheeler reiterated that the City ought to be paying to maintain their
own fire hydrants, instead of charging the County for a good service that is provided to them.
Director Brown acknowledged that it is a more common practice among Municipal
Water Utilities to absorb the costs of maintaining their own hydrants, because it is a benefit to
their customers.
28
March 24, 2009
The Board continued deliberations regarding County payments for fire hydrant
maintenance for the municipalities, and what the varying costs were for each municipality.
Chairman Davis asked if Commissioner Wheeler wanted to include the City of Vero Beach in his
Motion, and Commissioner Wheeler stated he would like to include any municipality within the
County's Emergency Services District.
MOTION WAS AMENDED by Commissioner Wheeler,
SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, to pay the cost
of fire hydrant maintenance for this fiscal year for the City
of Fellsmere at a cost of $110.08 per hydrant; to explore
entering into an interlocal agreement with Fellsmere, and
possibly other municipalities, for the County Utilities
Department to take over the fire hydrant maintenance; and
that staff not hire an outside consultant to review the City
of Fellsmere's Fire Hydrant Charge Study.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the
amended Motion carried unanimously.
12.H. RECREATION -NONE
29
March 24, 2009
12.1. PUBLIC WORKS
12.1.1. WORK ORDER No.4, COASTAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION INC.,
UPLAND SAND SOURCE EVALUATION AND PERMITTING
Coastal Resource Manager Jonathan C. Gorham, Ph.D., recapped the backup
memorandum dated March 16, 2009 to provide background description and conditions on staff's
request to have Coastal Technology Corporation, Inc. begin Task No.1 of Work Order No.4, to
undertake services related to the preparation of a SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) to evaluate
and rank suitable upland sand sources, for the Sector 3 Beach Restoration Project. He
thereafter presented staff's recommendation for the Board to authorize Task No.1 only at this
time, adding that once results from Task No.1 have been obtained, staff would return with a
recommendation on proceeding with Task No. 2, relative to modifying the Joint Coastal Permit
(JCP) application to authorize use of the highest ranked upland sand source/s for the Sector 3
Project.
Commissioner O'Bryan required further information on: (1) whether modifying
the permit application to include upland sand sources would delay the issuance of the permit, and
(2) a recent ruling from Palm Beach County relating to a beach restoration project. He agreed
with the recommendation to proceed with Task No. 1, but with the caveat for staff to proceed
carefully, so the entire project is not jeopardized.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O'Bryan,
SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, to approve
staff's recommendation to move forward with Task No. 1.
30
March 24, 2009
Vice Chairman Flescher inquired whether there was a current funding stream for
the Sector 3 Project, which would compel the County to move forward with the evaluation of the
upland sand sources.
Dr. Gorham replied that the efforts outlined in Work Order No.4 have not been
identified in last year's budget; however, there was a budget for Sector 3 design and permitting,
wherein he hoped some money could be redirected towards the Work Order.
Vice Chairman Flescher questioned the expenditure of $30,000 to evaluate
the upland sand, which the County would not be moving without a funding source.
Dr. Gorham stated that the outside consultant, Coastal Technology Corporation,
Inc., had done all the engineering and design for the Sector 3 Beach Restoration Project, and
would be able to evaluate the sand samples for compatibility with the Project's design. Dr.
Gorham revealed that, in order to explore the feasibility of using upland sand sources, staff
would need to do a series of redesigns, and submit them to the DEP.
Dr. Gorham responded to Vice Chairman Flescher's queries regarding: (1) whether
staff could provide samples from the intended upland sand sources and forward them to the State
for evaluation, and (2) if the upland sand source suppliers could analyze their samples.
Staff provided general information on the funding details for beach renourishment
projects, and related specific financial data on the Sector 3 project, including the lack of the cost-
sharing agreement with the State, this year.
Commissioner O'Bryan pointed out that staff's request to do the sand analysis was
in accordance with the Board directive issued at the March 3, 2009 County Commission meeting,
31
March 24, 2009
to attempt to give local businesses a chance to compete for any of the beach projects, and to not
have to use an outside dredging company.
Vice Chairman Flescher wondered whether the information pertaining to the lack
of funding had been available at the time the above -referenced Motion was approved. He felt
that the Commissioners may have perceived that the County had a funding source, which no
longer exists.
Commissioner Wheeler discussed the situation at South Beach, which has received
an accumulation of well over 200 feet of sand from beaches to the north. He wanted to explore
the feasibility of scraping that sand and moving it back to its original beach, instead of
continuing to dump sand north and to build the beach wider to the south.
Commissioner Solari inquired whether staff had discussed with the Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) establishing commodity standards for the sand sources, so that
a defined grade of sand could be used regardless of its source.
Dr. Gorham provided details of staff's conversation with DEP representatives, and
explained that one reason for doing the SOQ, was to identify one or two upland sand sources that
would be approved for permitting by the DEP.
Steve Smith, 1701 Us Highway 1, Suite 309, believed that the County could effect
a tremendous cost savings by conducting a dune restoration, rather than a full beach
renourishment, project.
Chairman Davis was not ready to change mid -stream, nor to undertake Mr.
Smith's proposal without more information, and felt the County needed to move ahead with Task
32
March 24, 2009
No. 1, at this time. He sought and received further input from Mr. Smith on the tasks outlined in
the Work Order.
was none.
Chairman Davis inquired whether there was any additional discussion, and there
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the
Motion carried unanimously. The Board approved only
Task No. 1 of Work Order No. 4 with Coastal Technology
Corporation, Inc., at this time. Following the review of
the submittals from the SOQ (Statement of
Qualifications), staff would return to the Board with a
recommendation on whether or not to proceed with Task
No.2 of the Work Order, as stated and recommended in
the memorandum of March 16, 2009.
Pursuant to County staff, the FDEP staff has indicated that the likelihood of
approval of an upland sand source for the Sector 3 project will be highly dependent on the
specific characteristics of the material being proposed for use.
WORK ORDER IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
33
March 24, 2009
12..1. UTILITIES SERVICES
12.1.1. SURVEY FOR FORCE MAIN REPLACEMENT AT LIFT STATION 143,
YOUNG'S MARKET
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED
by Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously
approved Work Order No. 2, in the amount of $5,900.00
for survey services from Masteller, Moler, Reed and
Taylor, Inc. for the Force Main Replacement at Lift
Station 143, Young's Market, and authorized the
Chairman to execute same, as recommended in the
memorandum of March 13, 2009.
WORK ORDER IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
12.J.2. SURVEY FOR MITIGATION AT LOST TREE ISLANDS
ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by
Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously approved
Work Order No. 1 for survey services from Masteller,
Moler, Reed and Taylor, in the amount of $5,500.00, and
authorized the Chairman to execute same, as
recommended in the memorandum of March 6, 2009.
WORK ORDER IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
34
March 24, 2009
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS -NONE
13.A. UPDATE ON NECESSITY OF TAKE RESOLUTIONS APPROVED ON MARCH
17, 2009
Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal gave a status report regarding three
Necessity of Take Resolutions, which were approved at the March 17, 2009 Board of County
Commission meeting, which properties were owned by William Bethel, William & Ruth
Stanbridge, and Mary Charlene Brown. He reported that the law firm of Policastro & LeRoux
had informed him (Attorney DeBraal) that suit should be filed on the properties within the next
thirty (30) days.
14. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
14.A. COMMISSIONER WESLEY S. DAVIS, CHAIRMAN -NONE
14. B. COMMISSIONER JOSEPH E. FLESCHER, VICE CHAIRMAN -NONE
14. C. COMMISSIONER GARY C. WHEELER -NONE
14.D. COMMISSIONER PETER D. O'BRYAN-NONE
14.E. COMMISSIONER BOB SOLARI-NONE
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
15.A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT -NONE
35
March 24, 2009
15.B. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT
The Chairman announced that immediately upon the adjournment of the regular
meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, the Board would reconvene as the Board of
Commissioners of the Solid Waste Disposal District. Those Minutes are being prepared
separately and appended to this document.
15.B.1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 13, 2009
15.B.2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2009
15.B.3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 2009
15.B.4. WORK ORDER No. 12 TO CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE, INC. FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH THE 2009 ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORTS & GENERAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
15.B.5. STATUS REPORT ON NEW PLANET ENERGY (NPE)
15.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
36
March 24, 2009
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at
12:18 p.m.
ATTEST:
. Barton, Clerk Wesley S. Davis, Chairman
Minutes Approved: MAY 0 5 2009
BCC/MG/2009Minutes
37
March 24, 2009
BIC 137 PG 14