HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/16/2010 (2)JEFFREY K. BARTON
Clerk to the Board
INDEX TO MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF FEBRUARY 16, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER 1
2. INVOCATION 1
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS 2
ADDITION: ITEM 8.B. INCLUDE GARY T. PARRIS AS A NOMINEE FOR APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBER AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2
MOVED: ITEM 11.A. INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST LAGOON GREENWAY PROJECT TO FOLLOW
ITEM 5.C. 2
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 2
5.A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 15 - 20, 2010, AS
THE HEALTHY FLORIDIANS INITIATIVE WEEK 2
5.B. PRESENTATION BY MR. CRAIG CALLAN, MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL, FIRST
PITCH OF THE RUSS MATT BASEBALL INVITATIONAL AT DODGERTOWN 3
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5.C. PRESENTATION BY KEN GRUDENS, INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST, ON THE
LAGOON GREENWAY PROJECT 3
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4
6.A. REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 2010 4
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING
BOARD ACTION - NONE 4
8. CONSENT AGENDA 4
8.A. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS AND WIRES, JANUARY 29, 2010 TO FEBRUARY 4,
2010 5
8.B. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER(S) AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE
ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5
8.C. M.A.C.E. (MULTI -AGENCY CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT) PROJECT
GENERATED INCOME, MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 88$ 006 6
8.D. NEW CONTRACT SERVICE ARRANGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH AT&T 6
8.E. REFURBISH TWO SEWER VACUUM TRUCKS, #345 & #440 7
8.F. MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 007 7
8.G. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO WORK ORDER No. 5 (ENGINEERING) WITH ARDAMAN &
ASSOCIATES, INC. 12TH STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT, FROM 16TH AVENUE TO
11TH PLACE - IRC PROJECT #02016 AND FINAL PAYMENT 7
8.H. REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN CUT AND FILL BALANCE WAIVER FOR THE
PRESERVE AT OAK LAKE 8
8.I. 64TH AVENUE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS - IRC PROJECT No. 0452, BID No.
7084 RELEASE OF RETAINAGE 8
8.J. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND THE
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR PROVISION
OF MASS TRANSIT SERVICE 9
8.K. GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES WORK ORDER #2 - RELEASE OF RETAINAGE,
DUNKELBERGER ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC., CR512, PHASE IV - PROJECT
#9611 9
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8.L. AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING/LAND SURVEYING
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR OSLO
ROAD WIDENING PHASE I FROM WEST OF OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY TO 27TH
AVENUE RELEASE OF RETAINAGE 10
8.M. RELEASE OF RETAINAGE - AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO WORK ORDER #6
DUNKELBERGER ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. THE ENCLAVE SUBDIVISION -
PROJECT #0816 - GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES 10
8.N. APPROVAL WORK ORDER NO. 2 (ENGINEERING) WITH DUNKELBERGER
ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS 58TH AVENUE
FROM OSLO ROAD (9TH STREET S.W.) TO 16TH STREET IRC PROJECT NO. 0916 10
8.0. RELEASE OF RETAINAGE - WORK ORDER NO. 5, SECTOR 3 BIDDING & PRE -
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES COASTAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 11
8.P. RELEASE OF RETAINAGE - WORK ORDER No. 6, SECTOR 3 CULTURAL
RESOURCES SURVEY COASTAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 11
8.Q. RELEASE OF RETAINAGE - WORK ORDER No. 7, SECTOR 3 REVISED UPLAND
SAND SOURCE DESIGN SERVICES COASTAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 12
8.R. ESCROW AGREEMENT TO SECURE THE OBLIGATION OF IMAGINE SCHOOLS TO
PROVIDE AN EASTBOUND, LEFT TURN LANE AT ITS 4TH STREET ENTRANCE 12
8.S. OUT OF COUNTY TRAVEL TO ATTEND SOUTHEAST RECYCLING CONFERENCE 13
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES - NONE 13
10. PUBLIC ITEMS 13
10.A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - NONE 13
10.B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS 13
10.B.1. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM BRIAN HEADY REGARDING UPDATE ON LATEST
DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING VERO BEACH ELECTRIC UTILITY 13
10.C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS 17
10.C.1. NOTICE OF SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2010 17
10.C.2. NOTICE OF SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 16, 2010 1 7
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS 17
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11.A. INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST LAGOON GREENWAY PROJECT 17
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS 18
12.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 18
12.A.1. CONSIDERATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY'S SCHEDULE FOR
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S
UPCOMING REVISIONS/MODERNIZATION OF FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS IN
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 18
12.B. EMERGENCY SERVICES - NONE 20
12.C. GENERAL SERVICES - NONE 20
12.D. HUMAN RESOURCES - NONE 20
12.E. HUMAN SERVICES - NONE 20
12.F. LEISURE SERVICES - NONE 20
12.G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - NONE 20
12.11. RECREATION - NONE 20
12.I. PUBLIC WORKS 21
12.I.1. STAFF UPDATE - SECTOR 3 BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT 21
12.J. UTILITIES SERVICES 21
12.J.1. APPROVAL OF BID AWARD FOR IRC BID No. 2010029, ANNUAL BID FOR THE
OPERATION OF THE BIOSOLIDS DEWATERING FACILITY, SLUDGE DEWATERING
AND HAULING 21
12.J.2. RELOCATION OF 12" WATER MAIN CROSSING UNDER SOUTH RELIEF CANAL AT
US 1 BY SHELTRA & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. UCP No. 4048, APPROVAL
OF WORK AUTHORIZATION DIRECTIVE NOS. 2009-007 23
12.J.3. REUSE RATE STUDY 24
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS 25
13.A. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE MARINE RESOURCE COUNCIL TO PAY OFF
OUTSTANDING TAX CERTIFICATES FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY THE MARINE
RESOURCE COUNCIL FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES 25
13.B. INFORMATION ON COUNTY'S INVOLVEMENT WITH THE GROVELAND UTILITIES
REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION 26
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14. COMMISSIONER ITEMS 27
14.A. COMMISSIONER PETER D. O'BRYAN, CHAIRMAN 27
14.A.1. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF AMENDING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION JOINT
RESOLUTION FROM THE TREASURE COAST COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 27
14.A.2. RECONSIDERATION OF VOTE TO REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 2003-131 28
14.B. COMMISSIONER BOB SOLARI, VICE CHAIRMAN 30
14.B.1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/GOAL SUMMIT II UPDATE 30
14.B.2. POLICY DISCUSSION 30
14.B.3. COMMITTEES 31
14.C. COMMISSIONER WESLEY S. DAVIS - NONE 31
14.D. COMMISIONER JOSEPH E. FLESCHER - NONE 31
14.E. COMMISSIONER GARY C. WHEELER - NONE 31
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS 31
15.A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT - NONE 31
15.B. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT - NONE 31
15.C. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD - NONE 31
16. ADJOURNMENT 32
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JEFFREY K. BARTON
Clerk to the Board
February 16, 2010
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, February 16, 2010. Present were Chairman Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Bob
Solari, Commissioners Wesley S. Davis, Joseph E. Flescher, and Gary C. Wheeler. Also present
were County Administrator Joseph A. Baird, County Attorney William G. Collins II, and Deputy
Clerk Leona Adair Allen.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman O'Bryan called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. INVOCATION
Dr. Charles C. Lever, Sr., First United Methodist Church, delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman O'Bryan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS
Chairman O'Bryan requested the following changes to the Agenda:
ADDITION: ITEM 8.B. INCLUDE GARY T. PARRIS AS A NOMINEE FOR APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBER AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
MOVED: ITEM 11.A. INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST LAGOON GREENWAYPROJECT TO FOLLOW
ITEM S. C.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Solari, the Board unanimously
approved the Agenda as amended.
Chairman O'Bryan recognized and welcomed the Vero Beach High School Achievers in
Action, who in observance of African-American Pioneer Day, attended the Board of County
Commission Meeting as part of their classwork.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
S.A. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 15 - 20,
2010, AS THE HEALTHY FLORIDIANS INITIATIVE WEEK
Commissioner Flescher read and presented the Proclamation to Tina Zayas, from the
Indian River County Health Department; and Mike Redstone, Assistant Director of Recreation
for Indian River County. Director Redstone provided updates and details on future events
scheduled for the Healthy Floridians Initiative Week, and extended a welcome to all.
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S.B. PRESENTATION BY MR. CRAIG CALLAN, MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL,
FIRST PITCH OF THE R USS MATT BASEBALL INVITATIONAL AT
DODGERTOWN
Craig Callan updated the Board on the chronologic events that led to the current status
of Dodgertown. He spoke about the hiring of personnel, upgrades to the facility, and the events
that will be held at Dodgertown. He shared his optimism over the RussMatt Invitational (60
college and high school teams) coming to Dodgertown, the vision of Dodgertown becoming
diversified with a multi -sports complex, and how the events would bring visibility to
Dodgertown and generate revenue for the community. He conveyed that he would be sending
weekly schedules to the media.
After a brief discussion, Administrator Baird relayed that umpire training and evaluations
would also be held at Dodgertown.
In response to Commissioner Davis's inquiry, Mr. Callan stated that negotiations were
still in progress with the McCourt Los Angeles Dodgers, and until notified differently, the name
"Historic Dodgertown" will be used.
5.C. PRESENTATION BY KEN GRUDENS, INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST, ON THE
LAGOON GREENWAY PROJECT
Ken Grudens provided the Board with an update on the Lagoon Greenway partnership
project through a PowerPoint presentation (on file). His presentation included chronological
background, the purpose, goals, and construction costs of the greenway project. He also spoke
about the roles of the Indian River Land Trust and the County, the proposed timeline, and
funding.
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(Clerk's Note: Item 11.A.1. was heard following Item 5.C., at the request of the
Chairman.)
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.A. REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 2010
The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of January 5, 2010. There were none.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Solari, the Board unanimously
approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January
5, 2010, as written.
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS
NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION - NONE
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Wheeler requested to pull Item 8.B. for discussion.
Commissioner Flescher requested to pull Item 8.C. for discussion.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
the Consent Agenda, as amended.
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8.A. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS AND WIRES, JANUARY29, 2010 TO FEBRUARY
4.2010
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
the list of Warrants and Wires as issued by the Clerk to the
Board for the time period of January 29, 2010 to February
4, 2010, as requested in the memorandum of February 4,
2010.
8.B. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER(S) AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE
ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wheeler to
appoint Gary Parris as the Member at Large representative
for the Enterprise Zone Development Agency. There was
no SECOND, Motion DIED.
There was a brief discussion regarding the two candidates.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Solari, the Board by a 4-1 vote
(Commissioner Wheeler opposed) approved the
appointment of Todd Westover, as the Member at Large
representative for the Enterprise Zone Development
Agency. This position was advertised and has been vacant
since July 14, 2009, as recommended in the memorandum
of September 11, 2009.
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8.C. M.A. C.E. (MULTI -AGENCY CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT) PROJECT
GENERATED INCOME, MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 008 006
Commissioner Flescher drew attention to the Sheriff's Office creativeness in using
generated income from the Multi -Agency Criminal Enforcement (M.A.C.E.) Unit to support the
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Programs.
Sheriff Deryl Loar explained how the money goes directly to the D.A.R.E. Program at
each school, and requested the funds be disbursed equally between the Sheriff's Office, Vero
Beach Police Department and the Sebastian Police Department
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously
approved: (1) the utilization of Project Generated Income
totaling $14,257.00 to be for D.A.R.E. Programs, and
(2) Budget Amendment 006, Resolution 2010-011
amending the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget.
8.D. NEW CONTRACT SERVICE ARRANGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH AT&T
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
and authorized the execution of the three contracts for
telephone services (telecommunications) offered by
AT&T, to take advantage of the immediate savings,
$7,925.88 per month or $95,110.56 annually, as
recommended in the memorandum of February 2, 2010.
CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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S.E. REFURBISH Two SEWER VACUUM TRUCKS, #345 & #440
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously
authorized the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase
Order to Southern Sewer Equipment of Fort Pierce,
Florida, for the refurbishment of sewer equipment, in the
amount of $129,200.00, as recommended in the
memorandum of February 8, 2010.
8.F. MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 007
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
Resolution 2010-012 amending the Fiscal Year 2009-
2010 Budget.
8.G. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO WORK ORDER No. 5 (ENGINEERING) WITH
ARDAMAN & ASSOCIATES, INC. 12TH STREET SIDEWALK PROJECT, FROM
16THAVENUETO 11TH PLACE — IRC PROJECT #O2O16AND FINAL
PAYMENT
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously: (1)
approved Amendment No. 1 to Work Order No. 5 with
Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; (2) authorized the Chairman
to execute Amendment 1; and (3) approved payment of
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Invoice No. SL -008250, dated January 22, 2010, in the
amount of $314.00, as recommended in the memorandum
of February 8, 2010.
AMENDMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
8.H. REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN CUT AND FILL BALANCE WAIVER FOR THE
PRESERVE AT OAK LAKE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
Alternative No. 1 — the cut and fill balance waiver request
of 3.15 acre feet, located on the easterly side of Indian
River Boulevard north of 37th Street, as recommended in
the memorandum of February 3, 2010.
8.1. 64THAVENUESIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS — IRC PROJECT NO. 0452, BID
NO. 7084 RELEASE OF RETAINAGE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
payment of Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc. Payment
Application No. 2, dated February 2, 2010, in the amount
of $3,535.70 for Release of Retainage, as recommended in
the memorandum of February 5, 2010.
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8.J. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND
THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SENIOR RESOURCE ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR
PROVISION OF MASS TRANSIT SERVICE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
the Agreement with the Indian River County Senior
Resource Association, Inc. (formerly known as the
Council on Aging), for Mass Transit Service Provision,
and authorized the Chairman to execute same, as
recommended in the memorandum of February 10, 2010.
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
8.K GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES WORK ORDER #2 — RELEASE OF RETAINAGE,
DUNKELBERGER ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC., CR512, PHASE IV -
PROJECT #9611
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
payment to Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing, Inc., in
the amount of $4,674.64, for Release of Retainage of
Work Order No. 2, as recommended in the memorandum
of January 24, 2010.
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8.L. AMENDMENT No. 8 TO THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING/LAND
SURVEYING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES,
INC. FOR OSLO ROAD WIDENING PHASE I FROM WEST OF OLD DIXIE
HIGHWAY TO 27TH AVENUE RELEASE OF RETAINAGE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
payment of Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. Invoice No.
4067199, dated December 30, 2009, in the amount of
$12,168.01 for Release of Retainage, as recommended in
the memorandum of February 9, 2010.
8.M. RELEASE OF RETAINAGE — AMENDMENT No. 1 TO WORK ORDER #6
DUNKELBERGER ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. THE ENCLAVE
SUBDIVISION -PROJECT #0816 - GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
payment to Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing, Inc., for
Release of Retainage of Amendment No. 1 to Work Order
No. 6, dated February 4, 2010, in the amount of $100.25,
as recommended in the memorandum of February 5, 2010.
8.N. APPROVAL WORK ORDER No. 2 (ENGINEERING) WITH DUNKELBERGER
ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS 58TH
AVENUE FROM OSLO ROAD (9TH STREETS. W) TO 16TH STREET IRC
PROJECT NO. 0916
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously: (1)
approved Work Order No. 2 (Engineering) to
Dunkelberger Engineering & Testing, Inc.; (2) authorized
the projects as outlined in the Scope of Services; and
(3) authorized the Chairman to execute the Work Order
for a not -to -exceed amount of $1,862.00, as recommended
in the memorandum of January 28, 2010.
WORK ORDER IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
8.0. RELEASE OF RETAINAGE — WORK ORDER No. 5, SECTOR 3 BIDDING &
PRE -CONSTRUCTION SERVICES COASTAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
payment of Coastal Technology Corporation Inc. (CTC)
Invoice No. 183495, for Release of Retainage, in the
amount of $24,741.60, as recommended in the
memorandum of February 10, 2010.
8.P. RELEASE OF RETAINAGE — WORK ORDER No. 6, SECTOR 3 CULTURAL
RESOURCES SURVEY COASTAL TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
payment of Coastal Technology Corporation Inc. (CTC)
Invoice No. 183496, for Release of Retainage, in the
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amount of $5,037.50, as recommended in the
memorandum of February 10, 2010.
8.0. RELEASE OF RETAINAGE — WORK ORDER No. 7, SECTOR 3 REVISED
UPLAND SAND SOURCE DESIGN SERVICES COASTAL TECHNOLOGY
CORPORATION
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
payment of Coastal Technology Corporation Inc. (CTC)
Invoice No. 183440, for Release of Retainage, in the
amount of $2,482.60, as recommended in the
memorandum of February 10, 2010.
8. R. ESCROW AGREEMENT TO SECURE THE OBLIGATION OF IMAGINE
SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE AN EASTBOUND, LEFT TURN LANE AT ITS 4TH
STREET ENTRANCE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously
authorized the Chairman to execute the Cash Deposit and
Escrow Agreement upon delivery to the Office of
Management and Budget of $350,000 and an executed
original of the Agreement, as recommended in the
memorandum of February 5, 2010.
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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8.S. OUT OF COUNTY TRAVEL TO ATTEND SOUTHEAST RECYCLING
CONFERENCE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
out of County travel for the County Administrator to
attend the Southeast Recycling (SERC) Conference in
Destin, Florida, from Sunday, March 7, 2010 through
Wednesday, March 10, 2010, as recommended in the
memorandum of February 10, 2010.
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCIES - NONE
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
10.A. PUBLIC HEARING (S) - NONE
10.B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.B.1. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM BRIAN HEADY REGARDING UPDATE ON
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING VERO BEACH ELECTRIC UTILITY
Citizen/Councilmember Brian Heady, addressed the Board on the latest developments
regarding Vero Beach Electric Utility. He reported that on April 7, 2008, the Consultant of
Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) had transmitted a redacted copy of the document to City
Hall. He voiced concern that the City of Vero Beach could not produce a copy of the un -
redacted document that Councilmembers said they reviewed in early April 2008. He said that
City Attorney Charles Vitunac had told him he could see the document, only under conditions
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that he agreed to absolute confidentially, and execute a document to not disclose what is in the
bid. Since he was not willing to sign the document, he still has not seen a copy of the original
document that was placed on the table for the Councilmembers to consider.
Discussion ensued between the Commissioners and Mr. Heady regarding the bulk power
rate, public records, and a verbatim transcript of Mr. Heady's earlier comments.
Vice Chairman Solari read and commented on portions of the October 15, 2009 Joint
Meeting Minutes between the City of Indian River Shores, City of Vero Beach, and the County
regarding policy changes to sewer and water utilities.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the City of Vero Beach electric bills, rate
increases, comparison of the electric rates, using an independent party to evaluate facts and
information, and the lack of debate/cooperation within the City Council.
Chairman O'Bryan, for the record, pointed out that Mr. Heady was in attendance
expressing his individual views, not the views of the City of Vero Beach as a collective body.
He appreciated the communication Mr. Heady brought to the Board, and reiterated that as long
as he is acting Chairman, Mr. Heady, as well as any other Municipality Official, are welcome to
speak at the Board of County Commission Meetings.
Mr. Heady said he would be willing to provide the Board of County Commissioners
with an update every third Tuesday of the month, until the utility issue is resolved or until the
update is deemed unnecessary.
Warren Winchester, former Vero Beach Mayor, felt it was inappropriate for the
Commissioners to permit Mr. Heady to speak as an individual before the Board regarding
Council issues, and encouraged everyone to start working together.
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A lengthy discussion ensued between Mr. Winchester and the Commissioners regarding
real-life situations pertaining to electric bills, using a different approach to resolving electric bill
issues, and the lack of willingness from the City of Vero Beach to promote an open and
transparent process.
Commissioner Flescher invited Mr. Winchester and Mr. Heady to meet in his office after
the Board Meeting for an exchange of information and communication, and both agreed.
Chairman O'Bryan responded to Mr. Winchester's earlier comments, reported that the
Commissioners meet with the Mayor and the City Manager monthly, and reiterated his invitation
to Councilmembers and Municipality Officials.
NO BOARD ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN
Chairman O'Bryan called a break at 10:55 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at
11:06 a.m. with all members present.
Renee Renzi, Waverly Place, recalled that in all the years that she attended the Board of
County Commission Meetings, today was the first time a City Councilmember had come before
the Board to address a public matter concerning hundreds of County residents, and she thanked
the Board for allowing him to express his views.
Glenn Heran, 6985 57th Street, outlined the City of Vero Beach's tax rates and bulk
power rates. He felt the only choice would be to bring FP&L in as soon as possible.
There was a brief discussion regarding financial analysis by the City of Vero Beach.
Charles Wilson, 1057 6th Avenue, felt the Contract was manipulated, and void. He
believed there should be a citizen initiative to put in a referendum, proposing that the City of
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Vero Beach not be allowed to spend any money from any source for the transmission,
generation, or supervision of an electric utility. He believed this matter needs to be taken out of
the hands of the City of Vero Beach and put into the hands of the Public Service Commission.
He urged the Board to move this forward, and for the record to reflect that he had not spoken to
Mr. Heady regarding tonight's City Council Meeting.
Jim Gabbard, Vero Beach City Manager, commented on statements that had been made
earlier in the meeting, clarified that Mr. Heady had received the Contract, and confirmed that the
Contract is on file at City Hall. He offered to discuss this issue, and invited the Commissioners
to attend the City Council Meetings or watch them on television. He assured the Board that City
Councilmembers had been on a course over the past five years to fix this situation, and urged the
Board to verify Mr. Heady's comments.
Discussion ensued between the Commissioners and Mr. Gabbard regarding the City of
Vero Beach's monthly financial information, expectations and anticipations that had not come to
fruition, and the frustrations of the Board not being able to defend the electric rates. At the
Board's request, Mr. Gabbard agreed to provide each Commissioner with a copy of the Contract.
Joseph Paladin, President of Black Swan Consulting, did not think a closed -door
meeting would resolve the situation, he encouraged all parties to meet and debate the issue.
(Clerk's Note: Mr. Wiggins addressed the Board regarding the sidewalk on 11th Street
S. W. because he was unable to attend the February 10, 2010 scheduled meeting. Chairman
O'Bryan explained the County's requirements in obtaining the necessary right-of-way, clear
zone, and curb).
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10. C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10. C.1. NOTICE OF SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 2010
A PUBLIC MEETING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 18, 2010 AT THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN,
FLORIDA TO DISCUSS THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE FUTURE OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY'S ECONOMY. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD FROM
9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. AND FROM 1:30 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M
10. C.2. NOTICE OF SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 16, 2010
COUNTY INITIATED REQUEST: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AMENDING TITLE
X, IMPACT FEES, OF THE CODE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TO AMEND
CODE SECTION 1000.06 "IMPOSITION" TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING FOR ONE YEAR THE IMPOSITION OF IMPACT
FEES FOR FIRE/EMERGENCY SERVICES FACILITIES, CORRECTIONAL
FACILITIES, PUBLIC BUILDINGS DEVELOPMENT, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND
SOLID WASTE FACILITIES; AND, PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION;
SEVERABILITY; AND EFFECTIVE DATE (LEGISLATIVE)
County Attorney William Collins read the Notices into the record.
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
11.A. INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST LAGOON GREENWAYPROJECT
(Clerk's Note: This Item was heard following Item 5. C. and is placed here for
continuity.)
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Administrator Baird requested the County provide a $100,000 match from the Park
Impact Fee Funds, towards the Indian River Land Trust Lagoon Greenway Project.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, the Board unanimously approved
an appropriation of up to $100,000 in funds, as a match for
one or more Grant opportunities, with the County acting
as the applicant for the Grant Application.
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
12.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
12.A.1. CONSIDERATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY'S SCHEDULE FOR
REVIEW/APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY'S UPCOMING RE VISIONS/MODERNIZAHON OF FLOOD
INSURANCE RATE MAPS IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Environmental Planning and Code Enforcement Chief Roland DeBlois used a
PowerPoint Presentation (on file) to recap his Memorandum dated February 8, 2010, regarding
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) updates and modernization of flood maps in
Indian River County. He provided background; identified the Special Flood Hazard Areas
(SFHAs) associated with the St. John's Marsh; the challenges of the current maps; the
importance and implications of properties being added or removed from flood zones; the vertical
datum conversion from NGVD29 to NAVD88; the tentative timeframes of the FEMA Flood
Map modernization process; and March/April 2010 being the effective date of the new flood
insurance rate maps.
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ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Solari, SECONDED by
Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously directed
staff to electronically send the FEMA video presentation
to each Commissioner, and to post it on the County's
website.
Commissioners discussed the vertical datum conversion, and voiced concerns over flood
insurance premiums, and federally subsidized loans/mortgages.
Community Development Director Bob Keating stated that the modernization would
provide more accurate data compared to the old flood maps.
Chief DeBlois explained the vertical data conversion, requested the Board authorize staff
to continue working with FEMA, and move ahead with scheduling the workshops once the maps
become available. He also confirmed for Vice Chairman Solari that the Federal Government
would be covering the expense, and sharing the maps with the County.
David Hays, County Engineer, pointed out that if the Board does not adopt the digital
maps, then the County would be removed from National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP),
which means the Community Rating System (CRS) would go away. He also disclosed that paper
maps were no longer being made, and that the County would have to rely on the 1987 paper
maps that are currently being used.
Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, wanted to view the FEMA video presentation
that was going to be sent electronically to the Commissioners.
Lou April, Citrus Springs, former President of the Homeowners' Association, contacted
FEMA and found out he had a flood insurance problem. After calling FEMA, he was told that if
he was willing to pay $2,000, they would change the property from a flood zone to a non -flood
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zone; therefore, he felt it would be wise for the County to have the additional technical
information available.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Solari, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, the Board unanimously
authorized staff to continue to coordinate with FEMA
representatives on the map modernization process
described in the report, and authorized staff to schedule
public workshops for public review of preliminary revised
maps, once available, as recommended in the
memorandum of February 8, 2010.
Chairman O'Bryan called a break at 12:20 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at
12:49 p.m. with all members present.
12.B. EMERGENCY SERVICES - NONE
12. C. GENERAL SERVICES - NONE
12.D. HUMAN RESOURCES - NONE
12.E. HUMAN SERVICES - NONE
12.F. LEISURE SERVICES - NONE
12. G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - NONE
12.H. RECREATION - NONE
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12.1. PUBLIC WORKS
12.1.1. STAFF UPDATE — SECTOR 3 BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT
(Clerk's Note: this Item was heard after Item 12.J.3 and is placed here for continuity.)
Public Works Director Chris Mora provided the Board with a project update using a
PowerPoint Presentation (on file). He acknowledged staff had received the final permits and
Notice to Proceed, and on February 9th staff issued the Notice to Ranger Construction to begin
the construction work. He said beach compatible sand was currently being mined primarily from
the Ranch Road Lake Mine, and trucks were using Golden Sands and Wabasso Beach Parks as
the two entry points. He informed the Board that the production numbers would be about 5,000
cubic yards per day, about 300 trucks per day, and running 10 hours each day, Monday through
Saturday, through April 30th, 2010. He provided information pertaining to beach park closures,
showed photos of the ongoing project, pointed out that Phase I is growing from 202,000 to
316,000 cubic yards of sand, and that staff was anticipating a second Change Order from Ranger
Construction identifying the additional costs associated with this increase.
There was a brief discussion regarding truck traffic and monitoring the operation.
12..1. UTILITIES SERVICES
12.J.1. APPROVAL OF BID AWARD FOR IRC BID NO. 2010029, ANNUAL BID FOR
THE OPERATION OF THE BIOSOLIDS DEWATERING FACILITY, SLUDGE
DEWATERING AND HAULING
(Clerk's Note: Items 12.11., 12.12., and 12.13. were heard before Item 12.1.1. and are
placed here for continuity)
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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Davis,
SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, to: (1) approve
bid award to Synagro South, LLC as the lowest and most
responsive bidder meeting the specifications as set forth in
the Invitation to Bid; (2) authorize the Utilities
Department to enter into an annual agreement for a twelve
(12) month period beginning March 1, 2010, through
February 28, 2011. This Agreement may be extended for
four (4) additional twelve (12) month periods subject to
vendor acceptance, satisfactory performance, and staff's
determination that a renewal will be in the best interest of
the County; (3) approve the Sample Agreement; and
(4) authorize the Chairman to execute said Agreement
after receipt and approval of the required Payment and
Performance Bonds, and Certificate of Insurance, and after
the County Attorney has approved the Agreement as to
form and legal sufficiency.
Utilities Director Erik Olson, in response to Chairman O'Bryan's query, explained that
even though the Synagro South, LLC bid was lower than the other bids, they had performed the
procedure for the last three years, were familiar with the site, and knew the exact situation.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the
Motion carried unanimously. The Board: (1) approved
bid award to Synagro South, LLC as the lowest and most
responsive bidder meeting the specifications as set forth in
the Invitation to Bid; (2) authorized the Utilities
Department to enter into an annual agreement for a twelve
(12) month period beginning March 1, 2010, through
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February 28, 2011. This Agreement may be extended for
four (4) additional twelve (12) month periods subject to
vendor acceptance, satisfactory performance, and staff's
determination that a renewal will be in the best interest of
the County; (3) approved the Sample Agreement; and
(4) authorized the Chairman to execute said Agreement
after receipt and approval of the required Payment and
Performance Bonds, and Certificate of Insurance, and after
the County Attorney has approved the Agreement as to
form and legal sufficiency, all as recommended in the
memorandum of February 8, 2010.
12..12. RELOCATION OF 12" WATER MAIN CROSSING UNDER SOUTH RELIEF
CANAL AT US 1 BY SHELTRA & SONS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. UCP No.
4048, APPROVAL OF WORK AUTHORIZATION DIRECTIVE Nos. 2009-007
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
the water main relocation project with a total estimated
cost of $54,684.30, and authorized the Chairman to
execute Work Authorization Directive No. 2009-007 to
the Utilities Department Labor Contractor Sheltra & Son
Construction Co., Inc for an amount up to $36,094.30, as
recommended in the memorandum of February 4, 2010.
DIRECTIVE IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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12.J.3. REUSE RATE STUDY
Director Olson recalled that on January 19, 2010, the Board requested staff and the
Consultant review additional items in order to clarify the potential rates, the possibility of R&R
(renewal and replacement) at a 10% rate, the time value of money, and the rate study as if it were
a return on an investment process or utility basis which provides four rates/options in the
process. He said the end goal is to establish the rates and keep them stable for five years or
more.
Eric Brodkey, Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., provided the project's history, the four
exhibits under consideration, and the proposed rates for each.
The Board discussed the reuse water system, proposed rates, reductions in use, and
residents using reuse water as an alternative.
Vice Chairman Solari suggested approving the reuse rate at 60 cents per 1,000 gallons for
the first year, then increasing it annually by 4 cents until it caps out at 88 cents per 1,000 gallons
for five years.
Commissioner Wheeler supported Vice Chairman Solari's approach but suggested
increasing the annual amount from 4 cents to 7 cents.
MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Solari,
SECONDED by Commissioner Wheeler, to set a reuse
rate beginning at 60 cents per 1,000 gallons, increasing the
rate annually by 7 cents per year until it caps out at 88
cents per 1,000 gallons, and at that time reevaluate the
rates.
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Chairman O'Bryan did not feel reuse water was a full commodity yet, but a waste
product that the County needs to find a use for. He felt the rate should be set at a level to
encourage people to sign up for the system, create competition for that water, then when it
becomes a commodity where supply and demand takes over, the rates can be adjusted based on
proven demand. He wanted to see the rate at 61 cents, a 10% R & R rate, and a five year break
even period.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and by a vote
of 3-2 (Commissioners O'Bryan and Flescher opposed)
the Motion carried. The Board approved the reuse rate at
60 cents per 1,000 gallons, increasing the rate annually by
7 cents per year until it caps out at 88 cents per 1,000
gallons, and at that time reevaluate the rates.
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
13.A. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE MARINE RESOURCE COUNCIL TO PAY
OFF OUTSTANDING TAX CERTIFICATES FOR PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
MARINE RESOURCE COUNCIL FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES
Assistant County Attorney George Glenn recapped his Memorandum of February 10,
2010, providing background and analysis pertaining to financial assistance for the Marine
Resource Council (MRC) to satisfy outstanding Tax Certificates. He said the Council was
requesting a contribution of $5,686.25, representing one half of the 2006 taxes that were issued
but not paid, which tax certificates were subsequently sold to the public.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED
by Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously:
(1) approved to assist the Marine Resource Council
(MRC) in redeeming the tax certificates by allocating
$5,686.25, and with the County contribution, MRC must
redeem all outstanding tax certificates on the property; and
(2) authorized the necessary Budget Amendment in the
amount of $5,686.25 from General Fund contingencies, as
recommended in the memorandum of February 10, 2010.
13. B. INFORMATION ON COUNTY'S INVOLVEMENT WITH THE GROVELAND
UTILITIES REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATION WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICE
COMMISSION
Attorney Glenn provided an update on the progress between staff and Evans Properties,
Inc. (Evans), advising the Board that an agreement had not been reached but it was staff's
opinion that the differences could be worked out in a settlement.
Discussion ensued regarding the requests for grants of certification, the settlement
process, using caution when moving forward, water farming, and Indian River County staff not
receiving an application for review.
Attorney Glenn advised he would bring this item back to the Board for direction, should
the County be unable to reach a settlement within the next few weeks.
NO BOARD ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN
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14. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
14.A. COMMISSIONER PETER D. O'BRYAN, CHAIRMAN
14.A.1. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF AMENDING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
JOINT RESOLUTION FROM THE TREASURE COAST COUNCIL OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS
Chairman O'Bryan requested adding the School Board representation to the membership
of the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments (TCCLG), and asked the Board to approve
the Amending Articles of Incorporation Joint Resolution.
MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Solari,
SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, for discussion, to
withdraw from the Treasure Coast Council of Local
Governments Committee.
The Commissioners shared their individual views regarding the elimination of the
Committee.
Based on earlier comments from Commissioner Davis, Chairman O'Bryan asked him if
he wanted to withdraw his Second to the Motion and he declined.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and by a 1-4
vote (Commissioners Flescher, Davis, O'Bryan, and
Wheeler opposed), the Motion FAILED.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Vice Chairman O'Bryan, the Board by a 4-1 vote (Vice
Chairman Solar opposed) approved Joint Resolution
2010-013, by and between the City of Fort Pierce, the City
of Port St. Lucie, the City of Stuart, the City of Fellsmere,
the City of Vero Beach, the City of Sebastian, the City of
Okeechobee, the Town of Sewall's Point, the Town of
Indian River Shores, the Town of Jupiter Island, the Town
of St. Lucie Village, Florida Municipal Corporations;
Indian River County, Martin County, Okeechobee County,
and St. Lucie County, Political Subdivisions of the State
of Florida; the School Board of Indian River County, the
School Board of Martin County, the School Board of
Okeechobee County and the School Board of St. Lucie
County, amending Resolution 03-126; amending the
Articles of Incorporation for the Treasure Coast Council
of Local Governments, Inc.
14.A.2. RECONSIDERATION OF VOTE TO REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 2003-131
After providing background, Chairman O'Bryan requested Board reconsideration of the
vote taken at the February 2, 2010 Board of County Commission Meeting, to repeal Resolution
2003-131, which created the Marine Advisory Narrows Watershed Action Committee
(MANWAC). He asked the Board to reconsider their earlier vote, and approve the modified
Resolution which repeals the MANWAC, establishes the Marine Advisory Committee, and
creates a membership of fifteen members.
There was a brief discussion regarding combining and/or restructuring certain
committees, and expanding committee responsibilities.
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The Chairman opened the floor to public comment.
David Cox, Periwinkle Drive, wanted the Board to reconstitute the Committee, but his
primary concern was that the issues this committee had historically dealt with need to be focused
on by the level of direct citizen input, and to carry issues forward in an open and transparent
process. He discussed critical issues and challenges, suggested implementing a Water Quality
Focus Committee that would cross -cut water quality issues and AG lands, and stressed the
importance of offering citizens venues for public input .
There were no other speakers, and the Chairman closed the floor to public comment.
Vice Chairman Solari, through a PowerPoint Presentation, provided information
regarding MANWAC's scheduled and actual meetings, the only action taken during a five-year
period, and the estimated costs for holding a committee meeting.
Further discussion ensued regarding projects not being forwarded to MANWAC, making
committee structures more efficient, the lack of public input, balancing the cost of meetings, and
the possibility of eliminating committees.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Solari, the Board unanimously directed
staff to evaluate committees, membership, and
responsibilities, and bring it back to the Board for
reconsideration and reorganization.
(Clerk's Note: The above motion was reconsidered under Item14.B.3. and is placed here
for continuity.)
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ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Solari, SECONDED by
Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously directed
staff to evaluate committees, membership, and
responsibilities, and as a goal, cut the number of
committees in half, and bring it back to the Board for
reconsideration and reorganization.
14.B. COMMISSIONER BOB SOLARI, VICE CHAIRMAN
14.B. 1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/GOAL SUMMIT UPDATE
Vice Chairman Solari reminded the Board and public that the Economic Development
portion of the meeting was scheduled for Thursday, February 18th, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to noon,
and the Goal Summit from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., both at the City of Sebastian Council
Chambers.
14.B.2. POLICY DISCUSSION
Vice Chairman Solari spoke about a recent situation he encountered with City of Vero
Beach staff, pertaining to their policy on utilities. He presented this item in order to make the
Commissioners aware that the City of Vero Beach was interested in eventually reducing the area
of its utility to a smaller entity that would not include South County or Indian River Shores.
After making inquiries, Vice Chairman Solari established that the County Commission has only
one articulated policy, which is to join with the City of Vero Beach and Indian River Shores, and
hire a Consultant to help the Board make the right decision. He did not think this was an
example of cooperation, and he stressed the need for open and transparent discussions.
NO ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN
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14.B. 3. COMMITTEES
(Clerk's Note: Motion was reconsidered and placed under Item 14.A.2.)
Vice Chairman Solari Motioned to reconsider action taken under Item 14.A.2. by adding
a Railroad Committee Resolution, so that for every new committee added, two would be
eliminated. He requested this be added to Commissioner Wheeler's Motion.
14. C. COMMISSIONER WESLEY S. DAVIS - NONE
14.D. COMMISIONER JOSEPH E. FLESCHER - NONE
14.E. COMMISSIONER GARY C. WHEELER - NONE
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
15.A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT - NONE
15.B. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT - NONE
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
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16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at
2:42 p.m.
ATTEST:
Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
Minutes Approved: APR 0 6 2010
BCC/LA/2010 Minutes
February 16, 2010
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