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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/26/1992BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA AGENDA REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1992 9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1840 25TH STREET VERO BEACH, FLORIDA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Carolyn K. Eggert, Chairman Margaret C. Bowman, Vice Chairman Richard N. Bird Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Gary C. Wheeler 9:00 A. M. 1. CALL TO ORDER James E. Chandler, County Administrator Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board 2. INVOCATION - None 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Comm. Carolyn K. Eggert 4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS None. S. PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATIONS None 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Special Meeting of 4/8/92 B. Regular Meeting of 4/14/92 C. Special Meeting of 4/22/92 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Received and placed on file in Office of Clerk to the Board: Delta Farms Water Control District Budget for FY92-93 Report of Convictions, Month of April, 1992 B. Proclamation Designating June 7-13, 1992 as National Garden Week in I.R.C. C. Florida Contraband Forfeiture Quarterly Report ( memorandum dated May 14, 1992 ) D. Robt. Field's Request for Site Plan Extension ( memorandum dated May 18, 1992 ) E. I.R.C. Courthouse Project Utility Improvements ( memorandum dated May 15, 1992 ) SAY M AY Boor, 7. CONSENT AGENDA (cont'd.) : F. Sandridge Golf Club Phase II Overview ( memorandum dated May 20, 1992) _ G. Misc. Budget Amendment 030 ( memorandum dated May 20, 1992 ) H. Amendment of Chapter 207 - Licensing S License Tax ( memorandum dated May 6, 1992 ) 1. Increase in Penalty for Parking Violations in Dis- abled Parking Spaces ( memorandum dated May 13, 1992 ) J. Waste Tire Grant Application 8 Recycling E Education Grant Application Authorized Representative Signature ( memorandum dated May 14, 1992 ) 8. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES None 9:05 a. m. 9. PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS State Manatee Protection Speed Zone Proposal; MANWAC Recommendations ( memorandum dated May 18, 1992 ) B. PUBLIC HEARINGS None 10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS FY 1992-93 Anti -Drug Abuse Grant Funding ( memorandum dated May 11, 1992 ) ( postponed from May 19, 1992 BCC meeting) 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT None B. EMERGENCY SERVICES 1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Mutual Aid Between I . R . C. , Okeechobee County, 6 the I.R.C. Emergency Services District ( memorandum dated May 14, 1992 ) 2. Authorization for Animal Control Officer John E. McNeal to Write Violation Citations and Approval of Resolution ( memorandum dated May 11, 1992 ) C. GENERAL SERVICES None D. LEISURE SERVICES None 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS (cont'd. ): E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET None F. PERSONNEL None G. PUBLIC WORKS 1. Engineering/ Architectural Design Services for Various Projects ( memorandum dated May 19, 1992 ) 2. Full Time Resident Inspection Services for Indian River Boulevard Phase IV ( memorandum dated May 20, 1992 ) 3. Purchase of Used Thermoplastic Striping Machine - Budget Amendment #029 ( memorandum dated May 12, 1992 ) 4. Felismere Sr. League Concession Stand (Alternate) / Final Pay Request - P.A.V.C.O. Construction, Inc. ( memorandum dated May 19, 1992 ) H. UTILITIES Developer's Agreement w/Palmer Trailer Park ( memorandum dated May 8, 1992 ) 12. COUNTY ATTORNEY Maintenance Map on King's Highway ( memorandum dated May 20, 1992 ) 13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS A. CHAIRMAN CAROLYN K. EGGERT Nominee Qualifications Review Committee - HRS ( memorandum dated May 19, 1992 ) B. VICE CHAIRMAN MARGARET C. BOWMAN C. COMMISSIONER RICHARD N. BIRD D. COMMISSIONER DON C. SCURLOCK JR. E. COMMISSIONER GARY C. WHEELER MAY 26 1,992 Boo. MAY BOOK PA�t ui 14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS A. NORTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT None B. SOUTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT None C. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT None 15. ADJOURNMENT ANYONE WHO MAY WISH TO APPEAL ANY DECISION WHICH MAY BE MADE AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL WILL BE BASED. Tuesday, May 26, 1992 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Regular Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Tuesday, May 26, 1992, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Carolyn K. Eggert, Chairman; Margaret C. Bowman, Vice Chairman; Richard N. Bird; and Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler was on vacation. Also present were James E. Chandler, County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney; and Barbara Bonnah, Deputy Clerk. Chairman Eggert called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 8, 1992. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of 4/8/92, as written. The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 14, 1992. There were none. A '16 1 S9 MAY 26 1992 Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 4/14/92, as written. Fret:. The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 22, 1992. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of 4/22/92, as written. CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Eggert requested that Item I be removed for discussion. A. Reports Received and placed on file in Office of Clerk to the Board: Delta Farms Water Control District Budget for FY 92-93 Report of Convictions, Month of April, 1992 2 B. Proclamation d P R O C L A M A T I O N DESIGNATING JUNE 7-13, 1992 AS, NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the gardeners of the United States produce the food which feeds our people and permits us to export our abundance to other countries;.and WHEREAS, our gardeners help to preserve our traditional spirit of independence and initiative; and WHEREAS, gardening instills in our people a greater respect and care for our environment and our national resources; and WHEREAS, gardening furnishes a challenging and productive full or part-time activity for a large number of our citizens; and WHEREAS, our gardens also yield herbs, foliage and flowers which add beauty, fragrance, and nutrition to our lives; and WHEREAS, National Garden Week is sponsored by the National Council of State Garden Clubs and is active in all 50 states; and WHEREAS, the Florida Federation, the largest Garden Club in the world,,has 27,000 members who actively pursue the betterment of their communities; and WHEREAS, the Garden Club of Indian River County has 330 members whose contributions to the community are well known; and WHEREAS, the Garden Club of Indian River County has contributed to the area through civic beautification projects at public buildings and parks; programs in the schools; Arbor Day plantings; flower shows and plant sales; educational programs for members and the public; garden therapy for shut-ins and other worthwhile projects; and WHEREAS, the Garden Club of Indian River County is making plans with the Historical Society to have a display in the train station during National Garden Week highlighting the history of the Garden Club of Indian River County and its numerous contributions to our area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Indian River County, Florida that June 7 - 13, 1992 be designated as NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK in Indian River County, and the Board further urges that - all gardeners observe the week with educational. activities and projects that stress the benefits of gardening and acquaint others with the activities of garden clubs, and that gardeners wear garden flowers as a. symbol of appreciation of the efforts and contributions of our country's gardeners. Adopted this 26th day of May, 1992. 3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Caroly R. Egger , �harman 'it HAY " 192 _I W BOOK 86 F/qvE o� C. Florida Contraband Forfeiture Quarterly Report The Board reviewed the following memo and report: R.T. "TIM" DOBECK 9 INDL4N RIVER COUNTY PO Box we 1 MEMBER FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION PHONE 5896700 MEMBER OF NATIONAL SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION VERO BEACH. FLORIDA 3296/0608 .� � r• May 14, 1992 TO Joe Baird, Budget Director, Indian River County FROM Richard Dees, Business Manager RE FLORIDA CONTRABAND FORFEITURE QUARTERLY REPORT Attached is the Quarterly Report for the period ending March 31, 1992. If you have any questions or any further information is required, please let me know. Richard Dees, Comptroller RD:ccd FLORIDA CONTRABAND FORFEITURE QUARTERLY REPORT (as required by Section 932.704(5), Florida Statutes; as amended 1985) „dE,,tt,, Indian River County Sheriff's Office o,,,,w,";r" 1/1/92 3/31/92 Beginning Balance Available for Law Enforcement Trust Fund Collections: Sale Proceeds Forfeited Cash 208.00 Interest Earned 2.842.62 Total Conecions Disbursements: Lien Satisfactions Storage. Maintenance and Security Agency Forfeiture Costs Court Costs Remittence to Law Enforcement Trust Fund Total Disbursements Ending Balance Available for Law Enforcement Trust Fund 108.170.02 Appropriations Received from S Governing Body (fiscal year -to -Gate) S 172.425.00 Expewiums (fiscal year -10 -date), Protracted/Complex Investigations Technical Equipment 3.050.82 Technical Expertise Matching Funds for Federa! Grants 46, 805.00 Automated Fingerprint Identilication Equipment Automated Uniform Offense and Arrest Report System Other caw Enforcement Purposes 113.272.00 Total Expenditures 160,077. L0 S 111 r 220.84 Appropriation Balance (fiscal year-to-date) S 12,348.00 ' Section 932 704(5). Florio& Statutes: as amended 1985, requires that `_any caw enforcement agency receiving or expending forfeited property or proceeds from the sale of forfeited Property shall submit a quarterly report nocumentmo tha rece.ots and e.rwnnn„res on terms MMUIOMPKI tri the Deoannvnt n/ 1 .w Fnlgr.f enr In - 4 ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) accepted the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Quarterly Report for the period ending March 31, 1992. D Robert Field's Request for Site Plan Extension The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/18/92: TO: James Chandler County Administrator DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: Obert M. Keatin , A Community Devveello men Director THROUGH: Stan Boling;1ICP Planning Director FROM: John W. McCoy, AICP/ Senior Planner, CurnWt Development DATE: May 18, 1992 SUBJECT: Robert Field's Request for Site Plan Extension ---------------------------------------- -------------------------- It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of May 26, 1992. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: On May 23, 1991, the Planning and Zoning Commission conditionally approved a major site plan application submitted by Peterson and Votapka, Inc., on behalf of Robert Fields. Conditional approval was given to construct a 9,900 square foot warehouse at 3835 71st Street. Robert Fields has requested that site plan extension be granted. Due to adverse economic conditions, Mr. Fields has been unable to construct the warehouse. This project was originally reviewed and approved under the County's old LDR's. Pursuant to Section 23.2(g)(2) of the old County Ordinances, a request for site plan extension was submitted prior to the expiration date of the approved site plan. As provided for in the regulations, the Board _of County Commissioners may now act upon this request. 5 JAY 1992 moos MAY 2 6 1992 BOOK 6'b F -,,UE 4 ? a ' Although County regulations have changed with adoption of the new LDR's, the members of the Technical Review Committee (TRC) concur that the changes as applied to the subject project are not significant enough to require any site plan revisions or redesign. The applicant will need to obtain an initial concurrency certificate prior to the issuance of a building permit for the project. In addition, Mr. Fields has completed all conditions of site plan release. As allowed under the provisions of the applicable site plan ordinance, Mr. Fields is requesting a full one year extension of the approved site plan. Pursuant to the applicable site plan regulations, the Board of County Commissioners may grant, or grant with additional conditions, the requested site plan extension. In staff's opinion, the current site plan application, subject to the original conditions specified by the Planning and Zoning Commission, would substantially conform to existing LDR requirements. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Mr. Field's request for a one (1) year extension of the conditionally approved site plan, with all original approval conditions to remain in effect. The new site plan expiration date will be May 23, 1993. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) granted Robert Field a one-year extension of the conditionally approved site plan, with all original approval conditions to remain in effect and with new expiration date of May 23, 1993, as recommended by staff. E IRC Courthouse Project - Utility Improvements The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/15/92: 6 CONSENT AGENDA DATE: MAY 15, 1992 TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THRU: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: H.T. "SONNY" DEAN, DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERV S SUBJECT: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE PROJECT UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS BACKGROUND: In order, to accommodate the new courthouse and parking garage it will be necessary to improve some of the utility services for the site. This consists of replacing and encasing the fifteen inch gravity sewer with concrete to provide protection for the parking garage to be built on top of it, plus replacing the six and eight inch water main in order to provide proper fire protection for the new buildings. The City of Vero Beach has provided drawings and specifications for the work as required. They have also estimated the associated cost which includes engineering. In their letter to the County Administrator they offered to handle these improvements in the same manner as with the new library site. RECOMMENDATIONS: Since, this is all City utilities and they are willing to assume all responsibility for installation, staff recommends authorization be given the City to proceed with securing a qualified contractor to perform the necessary work at a cost not to exceed their proposed budget of $83,066.00. This work was anticipated and monies were provided in the construction budget for the project. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) approved staff's recommendation that the City of Vero Beach be given authorization to proceed with securing a qualified contractor to perform the necessary work at a cost not to exceed their proposed budget of $83,066.00, as set out in the above memo. 7 6 MAY 2 6 1992 B©OK 86 F'A6E 4 � 6 F. Sandridge Golf Club Phase II Overview - Chancre Orders The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/20/92: TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners DATE: May 20, 1992 SUBJECT: SANDRIDGE GOLF CLUB PHASE H OVERVIEW - CONSENT AGENDA THROUGH: Joseph A. Bair 'T OMB Director a/ FROM: Bob Komarinetz Director of Golf DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Golf Course Phase II is presently under construction and is on schedule at this time. Contracts have been awarded for the majority of the project. To keep the project moving in an orderly fashion, staff has developed a list of improvements and items that need to be purchased. We have attached a Project Cost Schedule showing that our estimated cost (including the suggested items) of the Golf Course will be within the original budget RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the following: 1. The list of improvements and items as presented by staff. 2. Authorize the change order for Barth Construction initiated by staff. 3. Authorize the change order to Guettler Construction initiated by staff. ATTACHMENTS Golf Course Construction Budget Overview Schedule Listed Improvements and Items Which Need to be Purchased Barth Construction Change Order Number 1 Guettler Construction Change Order Number 1 8 ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) approved staff's recommendation as set out in the above memo. SANDRMGE GOLF COURSE PHASE II GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION BUDGET/ACTUAL ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING: ORIGINAL BUDGET ACTUAL ANTI CIPATE EXPENSES TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENSES FAVORABLE! UNFAVORABLE VARIANCE 0 176204 0 Golf Course Architect (kink Design/Ron Gad) 176204 176204 83,610 0 83,610 1390 f Engineering Fee (Kimleq Horn and Associates) 85,000 GOLF COURSE CONSTRUCTION: Site Qearing-Guenler and Sons 133,600 2,012,884 82.250 1,945,734 0 7,500 . g2,250 1,953,234 51XO 59,650 Golf Course Construction-Guettler and Sons 80,000 I 42,853 22.000 64,853 15,147 Colt course Construction -Other Expenses 21Z1311 0 50,000 50,000 162,131 Golf Course Construction Contingency 38,8801 38,880 0 38.880 0 Golf course -Impact Fees BUILDING AND STRUCTURES: Architects Fee -(G E. Block) 39.W0 i 39,200 0 39,200 O Clubhouse, Construction, Golf Can Bldg. - 754000 659,704 41,134 700,838 49,162 Maintenance Building - Barth Construction Clubhouse Construction Expenses Clubhouse Kitchen Equipment 40,000. 50.000 1,480 0 24730 4500 32,720 73.b00 2,980 32,7211 45330 (7 7,280 4.670 Clubhouse Furnishing and Fixtures 0n 0 15000 fClubhouse Im Fees uttlf�aEt."i0[bgetiBeilCA iaerpe6?GD 15.000. 0 a�9 1, 709 Ratrshel[ers and Comfort Stations-BarW Construcbon 30,000 25,291 1 0 29,400 Contingency for Building 29,400 15,000 O 0 0 15,00 0 15,000 0 Parking lot -Fast of Complex Other OTHER ITEMS: 15,000 22,998 0 22.998 (7 Well 15.0001 0 15.000 15,000 0 Sand Storage Bin 15.000 0 15,OD0 15,000 0 Chemical Storage No 1000 0 10.000 10,000 0 Road Paving to Maintemmce Area IAOOD 0 M000 150,000 0 Grow -la Coss 0 50,000 50.000 0 Landscape 000 0 194450 194450 44450 AdditionalMain tenanse ment TOTAL. S4 11 299 x.. 4 �,%d5w C.'UT jGOIFCSE0UDACrUAL REVISED: 0s-20.42 SAY E C _ BL10K F'Wil.. _J v M W2 BOOK 66 FAA' E SANDRIDGE GOLF COURSE PHASE II FURNISHINGS CLUBHOUSE AND KITCHEN - ANTICIPATED EXPENSES Mom 10 X 10 WALK IN COOLER - AS SHOWN ON ARCHITECTS PLAN S6"W CLUBHOUSE AND SNACK BAR FURNITURE PER ARCHITECT'S PLAN - $15A00 TO BE BID THROUGH PURCHASING S4 6X1 START UP ITEMS FOR THE SNACK BAR 526,120 SUB -TOTAL 56.600 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 532720 TOTAL FURNISHINGS: T.V. - ENTERTAINMENT FOR CLUBHOUSE $1,200 V.C.R. - ENTERTAINMENT FOR CLUBHOUSE 5300 SATELLITE SYSTEM - ENTERTAINMENT FOR CLUBHOUSE S3O ICE MACHINE - FOR SNACK BAR $2,000 SAFE - TO SECURE CHANGE BANKS CASH RE019MR W/EXTRA DRAWER - ADDITIONAL REGISTER FOR PRO SHOP 53,000 HANDICAPCOMPUTER-TO COMPUTE GOLF HANDICAPS REVENUE SOURCE $ 00 FAX MACHINE ecm SUB -TOTAL $16,600 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS S7'000 SZ3.600 TOTAL S4M SANDRIDGE GOLF COURSE PHASE II $2,000 CLUBHOUSE - ANTICIPATED EXPENSES SI,000 SOUTHERN BELL PHONE LINE - RELOCATION OF PHONE SERVICE S7,5W ALARM SYSTEM - UPGRADE S7 00 M BAG RACKS W/COVER $7,000 FRONT ENTRANCE SIGN $3,000 ADDITION SIGNS - AROUND CLUBHOUSE $1,625 WINDOW TREATMENT FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION 5360 ELECTRIC TEMPORARY HOOK-UP TO EXISTING CLUBHOUSE $ WALL COVERING - AS SUGGESTED BY ARCHITECT TO REDUCE FUTURE MAINT. S 5656 STACKING SLIDING GLASS DOOR CLUBHOUSE PORCH, CORRIDOR AND CUPOLA CEILING $6.531' CLUBHOUSE PORCH "SUNSHINE PAVING BRICK" 32 530 • MAINTENANCE BUILDING BREAK ROOM $36134 SUB -TOTAL C50M MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 54LI;I�. TOTAL •BARTH CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER PER ARCHITECT SANDRIDGE GOLF COURSE PHASE II GOLF CART BUILDING - ANTICIPATED EXPENSES METAL RAMP - TO REPAIR GOLF CARTS $1,000 CABINET FOR FLAMABLE MATERIAL - FOR SAFETY SSW ELECTRIC GAS PUMP WITH METER - FOR SAFETY S4M LARGE AIR COMPRESSOR - GOLF CART SERVICING $2,000 PRESSURE WASHER FOR GOLF CARTS - TO KEEP GOLF CARTS CLEAN SI,000 FIRE EXTINGUISHER - FIRE REQUIREMENT 580 _MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS - TO REPAIR GOLF CARTS SUB -TOTAL 511,8tm MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 31782 - TOTAL _S13.662 •BARTH CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER SANDRIDGE GOLF COURSE PHASE II GOLF COURSE - ANTICIPATED EXPENSES WATER FOUNTAIN FOR LAKE ON B 18 - FOR AESTHETICS 515,000 FENCING FOR NORTH # 6 ON NEW COURSE -SECURE GOLF COURSE FROM PARK 57.000 ENLARGE DRIVING RANGE SUB -TOTAL 522,000NORTH PRACTICE TEE AND BUILD NURSERY GREEN S7 TOTAL �yq OTHER CONSTRUCTION **CHANGE ORDER GUETTLER CONSTRUCTION CO. Eye] SANDRIDGE GOLF COURSE PHASE II GOLF COURSE EQUIPMENT — ANTICIPATED EXPENSES (START UP EQUIPMENT) VAN - TO BE USED FOR BANK DEPOSITS AND SUPPLY PICK UP $14.000 WALK1E-TALKIE (1 BASE AND S HAND HELD UNITS) - GOLF COURSE TO PRO SHOP COMMUNICATION S3.5M 51,000 (20) PULL CARTS $15,000 DUMP BED TRAILER (PULL BEHIND) 520,000 LIGHTWEIGHT FAIRWAY UNIT $29,000 (2) TRIPLEX GREENS MOWERS 514,0W (4) WALK MOWERS W17H TRAILERS S13 -S00 (3) UTILITY VEHICLES $19,000 (1) TURF TRACTOR WITH REELS $12,500 NDTRAP SARAKE CUSHMAN UTILITY VEHICLE 3/4 WHEEL SUM LARGE AERIFIER 510,000 S10,000 TURF VACUUM OPERATING SUPPLIES CUPS TEES MARKERS PENS COOLER. MISC. SUPPLIES SUB -TOTAL Sl 6,000 $18,000 MISCE[1.ANEOl1S 17EN[S TOTAL 5194.000 GUETTLER & SONS, INC. COMMEPOAL SIT, V4C9r, ■ C.O_F C01..rtcz CoNcS RUC,CK W -N& (407 4-9145 M ;AX 4VI,4t-e�:59 May 20, 1992 Mr. Joe Baird Budget Director Indian River County 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 References Sandridge Golf Course Dear Joe: Ae per my conversatioa with Bob Komarinetz, the following °s a description and price of additional work to the existing driving ranges 1. Level and regrass teeing ares* $1,500.00 2. Construct 5,000 e.f nursery green with one sand trap ((groenanix only, on drain- age or gravel i■ included) x.000.00 $7,500.00 *Irrigation on tees to be removed and replaced by owner. sincerely, GUE 4 SONSI INC. Chris Nelson Director of Golf CN:jn cc: Bob Komarinetz Scott Campbell Bruce Sheldon 11 a 1470 rp�T,�j �('{/j/� X90 � K ri BOOK 6"'b f'auE 50 IL pY 2,1 1, 992 CHANGE Distribution to: Admin ORDER OWNER ❑ Budget ARCHITECT ❑ AIA DOCUMENT G701 CONTRACTOR ❑ FIELD ❑ OTHER ❑ PROJECT: Sandridge Golf Club (name, address) Indian River County Vero Beach,' Fl., 32960 TO (Contractor): Barth Construction 1717 Indian River Blvd. Vero Beach, F1., 32960 Ln CHANGE ORDER NUMBER: 1 INITIATION DATE: 5-19-92 ARCHITECT'S PROJECT NO: 9102 CONTRACTFORClub House, Cart Storage Building, Maintenance building addition and two rain shelters J CONTRACT DATE: 5-5-92 You are directed to make the following changes in this Contract: ( Items 1 - 13 attached ) In®2n Hiwr Cn Approved Dale Admin f 3 -p Legal 4 .4(-3-P7,- Budget -9 0— Dept - Risk Mgr. Not valid until signed by both the Owner and Architect. Signature of the Contractor indicates his agreement herewith, including any adjustment in the Contract Sum or Contract Time. The original (Contract Sum) (Guaranteed Maximum Cost) was ........................... $709, 725.00 Net change by previously authorized Change Orders ................................... $ 0 The (Contract Sum) (Guaranteed Maximum Cost) prior to this Change Order was .......... $709, 725.00 The (Contract Sum) (Guaranteed Maximum Cost) will be (increased) W%=X'A 0tM*l by this Change Order......................................................... $ 16,214.00 The new (Contract Sum) (Guaranteed Maximum Cost) including this Change Order will be ... $725, 939.00 The Contract Time will be (increased) (decreased) (unchanged) by ( 0 ) Days. The Date of Substantial Completion as of the date of this Change Order therefore is 8 months f rom time of C.E. Block Architect, Inc. Barth Construction Co. Authorized: permitting. Indian River County 115�11TIS6th Avenue Address Vero Beach, F1. 32960 CONTRACTOR ,1717 Indian Rivp-r Blvd. Address Vero each, F1. 32960 ri 01818 25th St. Address Vero Beach, Fl. 32960 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVE., N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 12 G7U1 — IVID Z— '771 1. Access to rear of fee counter shall be increased to 32" clear opening for handicap access. No Change 2. Dressing room size will be increased 12" each way and shall have a 3'0" wide door for handicap access. No Change 3. Top of drinking fountain shall be 32" A.F.F. for handicap. No Change 4. Handrails on handicap ramp shall be lowered from 36" ht. as shown on plan to 32" No Change 5. Stacking glass sliding door on the north wall at the east end of the dining room shall be shortened to accommodate a 3'0" X 6'8" R.H. out swing exit door. (Adjacent to the folding door) this hinged door shall have an exit sign and panic hardware to match other f ire ex it doors. Add 6. Clubhouse Porch, Corridor, and Cupola ceilings shall be changed from Fir Tex 1 1 1 to "V" groove T & G Cedar (with solid knots) and will be painted. 7. Size of fire extinguisher's as specified new cart storage building shall be up sized to (4) A-40. 8. Maintenance building break room interior door shall be 3'0" X 6'8" out swing and marked with an exit sign. Ad( 9. Clubhouse exterior porch. Entire perimeter of porch shall have one course of "Sunshine Paver Brick" (same as specified) laid soldier style (one course) and wood expansion joints omitted and replaced with Saw Kerf Expansion Joints and concealed with "Suntile Paver Brick" laid soldier pattern. 10. Add 54" wide vinyl wall covering throughout in lieu of painted wall surfaces. 11. Replace specified carpet with Custom'Contract Carpet "Zeftron Yarn" carpet installed color, 656.00 6,531.00 80.00 i 30.00 1,432.00 5,500.00 pattern dot, diamond dot and plaid. No Charge 12. Fabric vertical blinds in dining room and add mini blinds at fee counter 1,625.00 13. Provide and install temporary electrical service to existing Club House and remove at time of C.O. of new Club House. 360.00 $16,214.00 13 MAY 2" . 1�`9- BOOK qq -I MAY f��. BOOKS Fret, G Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 030 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/20/92: TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners DATE: May 20, 1992 SUBJECT: MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 030 CONSENT AGENDA FROM: Joseph A. Baird OMB Director DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The attached budget amendment is to appropriate funding for the following: 1. The amount needed for indigent hospital care and indigent nursing home charge that was budgeted in the 1991/92 fiscal year will not be sufficient. This short -fall can be attributed to the increase in the number of cases and the state requirements in which they changed indigent eligibility from 150% of poverty level to 200% of poverty level. When Indian River County was going through the budget process indigent eligibility was only 150% of poverty level; therefore, we budgeted $85,000 for Hospital and $85,000 for Nursing Home. We now estimate we will need $130,000 for Hospital and $145,000 for Nursing Home which equates to a $45,000 increase in Hospital and $60,000 increase in Nursing Home or a $105,00 total increase 2. Circuit Court costs such as Witness Fees, Medical Service, Professional Services and appeal fees are substantially more than anticipated in the 1991/92 fiscal year. This can be attributed to the unexpected appeals such as Reaves and Gore case as well as the state Court Witness fund running out of money early in the year and by law the county being required to pay for all witness fees, legal services, etc. The affect has been substantial as the chart shows below: Account Number Original Budget Now Estimated Increase 033.11 Legal Expense 165,000 250,000 85,000 033.12 Medical Services 25,000 55,000 30,000 033.19 Other Prof. Services 55,000 60,300 5,300 034.92 Witness Fees 55,000 83,000 28,000 034.94 Appeal Fees 12,000 22,800 10,800 TOTAL 312,000 471,100 159,100 3. Circuit court has requested motion calendar software for the AS/400 computer system. The software will increase the efficiency of the Circuit Court by scheduling hearings on the computer rather than by handwriting them in a book each time. Estimated cost of the software is $2,200.00. 4. The Agriculture Extension department received a $3,374.00 donation from the Indian River Citrus League to purchase a computer. 14 5. In the 1990/91 fiscal year, Half Cent Sales Talc money was deposited in the Refund and Improvement Bond Fund instead of the General Fund and needs to be transferred. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached budget amendment 030. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) approved Budget Amendment 030, as recommended by OMB Director Baird. Members of the Board SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT 10\of County Commissioners NUMBER: 030 See attached agenda item. 15 Budget Amendment: 030 Page 1 of _I M14Y 121)01 19 Roos j FF ,E fr MAY BOOK G� Fr7i; r H Scheduling of Public Hearing - Amendment of Chapter 207 -_ Licensing and License Tax The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/6/92: TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Terrence P. O'Brien -Assistant County Attorne yl DATE: May 6, 1992 SUBJECT: AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 207 - LICENSING AND LICENSE TAX The attached revisions were discussed and considered by the Board of County Commissioners at a recent meeting. A public hearing date of June 23, 1992 is suggested. TPO / sb ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) scheduled a public hearing for June 23, 1992 to consider the adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 207, Licensing and License Taxes, as recommended by staff. I. Scheduling of Public Hearing - Ordinance Increasing Penalty for Parkins Violations in Disabled Parking Spaces The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/13/92: 16 TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: Terrence P. O'Brien -Assistant County Attorney U DATE: May 13, 1992 RE: INCREASE IN PENALTY FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS IN DISABLED PARKING SPACES The attached proposed ordinance was prepared after discussions with Chairman Eggert on the general topic of disabled parking. A public hearing date of June 23, 1992 is suggested. TPO/sb Chairman Eggert understood that a recent amendment to Florida Statutes allows part of the fines that are collected to be used to defray the expenses of the administration of the disabled parking violations. Assistant County Attorney Terry O'Brien advised that the proposed ordinance will increase the penalty from $100 to $250, which is the maximum allowed by state law. They anticipate that funds collected under the current $100 penalty would continue to be distributed according to Statute. Of the additional $150 penalty, one-third would be used to defray expenses for the administration and two-thirds would be used to provide funds for accessibility and equal opportunity to qualified disabled persons and to provide funds to conduct public awareness programs. In addition, these funds could be used to fund a program similar to the one they have in St. Lucie County where volunteers help enforce the handicapped parking regulations. Chairman Eggert understood that this will allow the Sheriff to ticket a car and not just a person which is the case with the present ordinance. 17 MAY 2 1!_3��� MOK, �"6 N_E 1 J _I BOOK Commissioner Scurlock assumed there would be a structured type of program for the volunteers, and Attorney O'Brien advised that the volunteers are required to have 40 hours of training and that they would operate under the Sheriff's Dept. Chairman Eggert explained that this just sets up the possibility for such a program; it doesn't establish the program. Attorney O'Brien suggested that we notify the Sheriff of the public hearing on the proposed ordinance and ask him if there is anything else we should do because he believed the Sheriff or the County would have to set up a separate violation citation rather than use the standard parking violation ticket form. He also suggested that we notify the City of Vero Beach before this public hearing so that we can get their input. Chairman Eggert agreed we should do that. Commissioner Bowman suggested that in order to make this more effective, we authorize decals on the existing handicapped signs stating there is a $250 fine for parking illegally in handicapped parking spaces. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) scheduled a public hearing for June 23, 1992 to consider adoption of an ordinance increasing the penalty for parking violations in disabled parking spaces. J. Authorization of Waste Tire Grant Application and Recycling & Education Grant Application The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/14/92: 18 DATE: MAY 14, 1992 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR THRU: TERRANCE G. PINTO, DIRECTO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DIS �% • R. BROOKS MANAGER A ` FROM. RONALD , SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT SUBJECT: WASTE TIRE GRANT APPLICATION AND RECYCLING & EDUCATION GRANT APPLICATION AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE BACKGROUND As part of the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation fifth -year Waste Tire Grant and Recycling & Education Grant application requirements for Indian River County, the application requests must be signed by the county's authorized representative before beifag,sent to the DER. This individual is the Chairperson of the Board.'of County Commissioners. The Solid Waste Disposal District has received Waste Tire and Recycling grants for the past 4 years and will continue the program with the support of the fifth -year DER grants. When the applications have been signed by the authorized representative they will be forwarded to the DER. The deadline by which the DER must receive the applications is July 1, 1992. RECOMMENDATION District staff requests that the Chairperson of the Board sign the fifth -year Waste Tire Grant and Recycling & Education Grant applications. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) approved the fifth -year Waste Tire Grant and Recycling & Education Grant applications and authorized the Chairman's signature, as recommended by staff. COPIES OF APPLICATIONS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 19 CLAY 2'1191 2,`,,J`9,,2 P 02 BOOK �uF STATE MANATEE PROTECTION SPEED ZONE PROPOSAL - MANWAC RECOMMENDATIONS Chairman Eggert announced that this item will be delayed until 10:30 o'clock this morning to allow for the arrival of the DNR representatives from Tallahassee. FY 1992-93 ANTI-DRUG ABUSE GRANT FUNDING The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/11/92: TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: May 11, 1992 FILE: THRU: James E. Chandler County AdministratoYee SUBJECT: FY 1992-93 Anti -Drug Abuse Grant Funding FROM: Randy toowliCon Admin. REFERENCES: BACKGROUND Indian River County was allocated $128,506 in grant funds from the Florida Department of Community Affairs (FDCA) to fund local anti-drug abuse projects for FY 1990-91. The projects the Board approved and their corresponding funding levels were: 1) Indian River County Jail Substance Abuse Program - Administered by New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc. State Share 75% $38,771 County Share 25% 12,924 Total $51,695 2) Intervention/Aftercare Program - Administered by New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc. State Share 75$ $38,771 County Share 25% 12,924 Total $51,695 20 3) First Start Program - Administered by the Indian River County School Board. State Share 75% $21,516 County Share 25% 7,172 Total $28,688 4) Just Say No Program - Administered by the Just Say No Council of Indian River County, Inc. State Share 75% $17,447 County Share 25$ 5,816 Total $23,263 5) Substance Abuse Advisory Council Administrative Expenses - Administered by the Substance Abuse Council of Indian River County. State Share 75% $12,000 County Share 25% 4,000 Total $16,000 State share totaled $128,506, County share totaled $42,836, and the grand total of all five projects totaled $171,342. All projects have been successfully completed. The County was also allocated $140,414 in grant funds for FY 1991-92. The projects the Board approved and their corresponding funding levels were: 1) Indian River County Jail Substance Abuse Counseling •program and Aftercare Program - Administered by New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc. State Share 75% $78,454 County Share 25% 26,152 Total $104,606 2) First Start Program - Administered by the Indian River County School Board. State Share 75% $30,472 County Share 25% 10,157 Total $40,629 3) Just Say No Program - Administered by the Just Say No Council of Indian River County, Inc. State Share 75% $17,447 County Share 25% 5,816 Total $23,263 4) Substance Abuse Advisory Council Administrative Expenses - Administered by the Substance Abuse Council of Indian River County. State Share 75% $14,041 County Share 25% 4,680 Total $18,721 State share totaled $140,414, County share totaled $46,805, and the grand total of all four projects totaled $187,219. All projects are in their eighth month of operation and will terminate on September 30, 1992. The County Administrator's Office received a letter dated March 20, 1992 from FDCA stating that Indian River County has been allocated $138,816 in grant funds for FY 1992-93 to continue to fund local anti-drug abuse projects. The letter also requested the Board to serve as the coordinating unit of government in applying for the funds. The Board, during its April 7, 1992 regular meeting, accepted the invitation to serve as the coordinating unit of government and named Randy Dowling, Assistant to the County Administrator, as the contact person. 21 2 �' ' BOOK ['ASE -L.. CURRENT After soliciting for new grant projects and evaluating the four current programs, the Substance Abuse Advisory Council is recommending that the Board approve the following anti-drug abuse projects and their corresponding funding levels for FY 1992-93: 1) Indian River County Jail Substance Abuse Counseling Program and Aftercare. Program - Administered by New Horizons of the Treasure Coast, Inc. State Share 75% $81,637 County Share 25% 27,212 Total $108, 849 2) First Start Program - Administered by the Indian River County School Board. State Share 75% $35,849 County Share 25% 11,949 Total $47,798 3) Just Say No Program - Administered by the Just Say No Council of Indian River County. State Share 75% $ 7,449 County Share 25% 2,483 Total $ 9,932 4) Substance Abuse Advisory Council Administrative Expenses - Administered by the Substance Abuse Council of Indian River County. State Share 75% $13,881 County Share 25$ 4,628 Total $18,509 State share totals $138,816, County share totals $46,272, and the grand total of all four projects totals $185,088. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Board approve the Substance Abuse Council's recommendations and authorize the Board Chairman to sign the grant applications and other necessary related documents. 22 0 County Administrator Chandler advised that this is the proposed anti-drug grant for next fiscal year and that the total amount of the grant is $138,816 with the County match of $46,272 for a grant total of $185,088. The County match for this current fiscal year was funded through the Law Enforcement and Forfeiture Fund while the prior year was funded through the General Fund. We made a request to the Sheriff to again fund the matching funds for next fiscal year, but he indicated that he could not because of budget constraints and anticipated uses of that fund. There has been a request submitted to the Sheriff from the Substance Abuse Council for $15,000 for a new program which the Sheriff indicated would be funded through the Law Enforcement and Forfeiture Fund, and that matter will be coming to the Board within the next couple of weeks, ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) approved the grant applications and authorized the Chairman's signature, as recommended by staff. APPLICATIONS WILL BE PLACED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD WHEN FULLY EXECUTED AND RECEIVED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID WITH OKEECHOBEE COUNTY - EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/14/92: 23 MAY ---'I MAY-- MAY 2 1 i�00 fpyl' {[ N eec �+� FF�IJE �(,��4✓ TO: James Chandler County Admin4etrftor THROUGH: Doug Wright jdat'Wirector Emergency Management Services FROM: John Ring, Emergency Management Coordinator Division of Emergency Management DATE: May 14, 1992 SUBJECT: Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Mutual Aid between Indian River County, Okeechobee County, and the Indian River County Emergency Services District It is respectfully requested that the information contained herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at the next regular scheduled meeting. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: During late 1991, staff from the Department of Emergency Services began communicating with the neighboring counties to formally update and execute Interlocal Mutual Aid Agreements. In January 1992, the Board of County Commissioners, also serving as the governing body of the districts incorporated into the Emergency Services District, approved an agreement with Brevard County. In early May a similar agreement was executed with Osceola County. Staff is now presenting to the Board for consideration an Interlocal Mutual Aid Agreement with Okeechobee County. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: The Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969, Section 163.011 Florida Statues, permits local government units to cooperate with other local governments on a basis of mutual advantage. In this agreement, the parties agree to provide fire and rescue services, emergency medical treatment, and emergency management services for the health, safety, and welfare of their respective citizens. Staff feels the issues relating to the method of requesting assistance, number of units responding, liability, costs, and on scene coordination have been adequately addressed in the mutual aid agreement and requests Board approval. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Interlocal Agreement and requests the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement. 24 � r � Emergency Services Director Doug Wright advised that we have sent a draft of the agreement to St. Lucie County and we are expecting a favorable response shortly. Chairman Eggert assumed that Indian River County would be second to St. Lucie County in responding to emergencies in Okeechobee, and Director Wright confirmed that to be the case. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) approved the Interlocal Agreement for Mutual Aid with Okeechobee County and authorized the Chairman's signature, as recommended by staff. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER JOHN E. MCNEAL TO ISSUE ANIMAL CONTROL VIOLATION CITATIONS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/11/92: TO: Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Jim Chandler County AdministrZtgr FROM: Doug Wright, Director Emergency Services DATE: May 11, 1992 SUBJECT: Authorization for Animal Control Officer John E. McNeal to Write Violation Citations and Approval of Resolution It is respectfully requested that the information contained herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at the next regular scheduled meeting. 49 MAY 224"C", � , , AJ 2' -I MAY 2 6 1992 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Animal Control Officer John E. McNeal successfully completed the Florida Animal Control Officer Training Program approved by the Florida Animal Control Association and he received his certification on March 27, 1992. Pursuant to that part of the Indian River County Code entitled Animal Control, specifically Chapter 302, Section 302.06, and Chapter 828.27, Florida Statutes, the above referenced employee is hereby recommended for appointment and approval to issue citations for Animal Control violations. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Although the Animal Control Officer has been employed in excess of four months, he has not been authorized to issue citations until the statutory training was completed in a satisfactory manner. Approval of this agenda item will provide another officer with regulatory powers to assist in enforcing the ordinance relating to animal control. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution as well as authorization for Animal Control Officer John E. McNeal to issue citations for animal control ordinance violations. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) adopted Resolution 92-80, authorizing animal control officer John E. McNeal to issue animal control violation citations. W RESOLUTION 92-� A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER JOHN E. - McNEAL TO ISSUE ANIMAL CONTROL VIOLATION CITATIONS. WHEREAS, the Indian River County Animal Control Ordinance Section 302.06 provides for the appointment by resolution. of animal control officers with citation powers; and WHEREAS, John E. McNeal has successfully completed the Florida Animal Control Officer Training Program, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1. The appointment of John E. McNeal as an Animal Control Officer with authority to issue citations is hereby approved. The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Scurlock and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Bird and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert A Y E Vice Chairman Margaret C. Bowman A Y E Commissioner Richard N. Bird , A Y E Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. AYE Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler ABSENT The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 26 day of M A Y Attest''" x-21 ef€ y -K. Barton Cler Q -'�Y&. d- - MAY , . 1992. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA ByeL Z Carolyn, . Eggert Chair 27 r, MAY 111N BOOK ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/19/92: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator FROM: James W. Davis, P.E Public Works Directo SUBJECT: Engineering/Architectural Design Services for Various Project DATE: May 19, 1992 FILE: projects.agn DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS As authorized by the Board of County Commissioners last month, the County staff received Fee Proposals and Statement of Qualifications from local engineers and architects on Wednesday, May 13, 1992 for the following Projects: 1) Hobart Road (77th St) Paving and Drainage from Old Dixie Highway to Rings Highway. 2) 37th St.(Barber Ave) Widening/Resurfacing from US 1 to Indian River Boulevard. 3) Gifford Park Parking Lots and Court Resurfacing. 4) Hobart Ballfield Lighting. 5) Fairgrounds Restroom Building ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The attached tabulation .sheets have been prepared by staff summarizing the proposals received. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends that the following consultants be selected to perform design services as defined in the attached contracts: 1) Hobart Road Paving and Drainage - Marshall -McCully, Inc. 2) 37th St.(Barber Av) Widening - H.F. Lenz Co. 3) Gifford Park Parking Lot and Court Resurfacing - Peterson/ Votapka 4) Hobart Park Ballfield Lighting - Mosby and Assoc., Inc./ Wojcieszak 5) Fairgrounds Restroom Building - Edlund & Dritenbas Architects Short form contracts will be prepared and will be placed on a future agenda. Funding will be from Transportation fund (Fund 111) or Parks Department budgeted funds. 28 _I ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) approved staff's recommendations for consultants and funding for the various projects as set out in the above staff recommendation. FULL TIME RESIDENT INSPECTION SERVICES FOR INDIAN RIVER BOULEVARD PHASE IV The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/20/92: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator FROM: James W. Davis, P.E.,. C� Public Works rt' SUBJECT: Full Time Resident Inspection Services for Indian River Boulevard Phase IV DATE: May 20, 1992 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS FILE: inspect.agn To provide construction inspection services for Indian River Boulevard Phase 4 (37th Street to 53rd St), Staff has considered two options as follows: Option No. 1 - Contract with a consulting firm for full time resident inspection services as was the method for Indian River Boulevard Phase III. For that project (1 year construction period), the cost to the County was $48/hr or $99,840. Option No. 2 - Hire or contract with a qualified individual who has construction inspection qualifications and experience. Preferably, a retired Florida DOT inspector or similarly qualified individual would be a likely candidate. 29 MAY 26 1992 r MAY 26 1992 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS In considering the above two options, staff became aware of the availability of Bill Howard, a local resident who is retired from the Florida DOT after 30 years experience as a construction inspector. Bill has been employed by Kimball/Lloyd for the past 10 years (both permanent and part time), and he inspected past county projects such as the 16th Street widening and pedestrian improvements (1982-83) and the recent South AlA Recreation Path (1991). Bill's qualifications are excellent and he is held in high esteem by most professionals and citizens of Indian River County. The Personnel Department has investigated the method of employment, and recommend' contracting through an employment agency for Mr. Howard's services. The cost to the County as agreed upon by Mr. Howard, would be $40,000 per year ($19.23/hr which includes all benefits) plus a 1.245% employment agency fee of $747 per year. This option would result in a substantial savings to the County. The project design consultant, Glace and Radcliff, Inc. would be used for professional consultation only on an as needed basis. Since no bridges and few structures are included on the Phase 4 project, staff does not anticipate a need for frequent consultant supervision. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING It is recommended that staff be authorized to employ Mr. Bill Howard through the "At Your Service" agency for an annual cost of $40,747 beginning around June 15, 1992. Funding to be from Indian River Boulevard North Extension Fund 309. The term of employment is estimated to be 18 months. Commissioner Scurlock asked what kind of liability insurance would be in place in terms of Mr. Howard's employment and contract if, for instance, there are significant problems with the lack of inspection of a particular critical part of this project. Public Works Director Jim Davis explained the way it has worked on most road construction projects is that the resident inspector usually works with an engineer. The resident inspector does not make decisions on the job. Basically, he is there on a day to day basis to make sure the contractor is performing the work as set forth in the specifications and contract documents. If there is any question of any degree of technicality, he goes to the design engineer and the design engineer investigates and makes a 30 I recommendation. That process would remain the same. The only thing we would not be doing here would be paying for the resident inspection services on a day to day basis through the consultant, but we still would have the consultant there to advise us of any problems. Commissioner Scurlock felt that since this particular portion of the Boulevard doesn't have any substantial structures such as bridges and crossings, he would feel comfortable with this arrangement. If there were substantial structures, 'however, he would not feel comfortable with not having someone to be held responsible if something fails. Director Davis noted that under Alternatives and Analysis in staff's recommendation, the last sentence states, "Since no bridges and few structures are included on the Phase 4 project, staff does not anticipate a need for frequent consultant supervision." He advised that the County Engineering Department also will be there on a day to day basis with Terry Thompson watching the work, and if we have a problem, we will call the consultant in. Director Davis felt we need a day to day inspector on the job just to keep track of fill work and quantities. Commissioner Scurlock asked if there are any areas of heavy muck that would have to be demucked, and Director Davis explained that as soon as the clearing is done, we will go in with a backhoe and excavate every 300-400 feet. In addition, we are going down where all the structures are located to find out if there are any unsuitable soils or any rock. Commissioner Bird noted that there seems to be quite a difference in the two employment agencies and wondered if we are sure we are comparing apples to apples in terms of the services the agency would be providing in conjunction with their inspector. Personnel Director Jack Price advised that "At Your Services" currently payrolls for a number of operations around the county, so this is not new ground for them. It is just a matter of blocking 31 MAY ��` :� 2 1 I BOOK MAY Z '`92 in a different set of figures and one more person. The inspector would be employed by the agency, which is one of the beauties for us as we would avoid paying unemployment compensation, FICA, and retirement. Under current State law we cannot employ anyone for a period beyond 6 months without making them permanent and, therefore, eligible for all fringe benefits. Commissioners Bird and Scurlock wanted to be sure we get a signed contract to that effect that outlines the responsibilities of "At Your Service". ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) authorized the employment of Mr. Bill Howard through the "At Your Service" agency for an annual cost of $40,747, as set out in the above staff recommendation. PURCHASE OF USED THERMOPLASTIC STRIPING MACHINE - BUDGET AMENDMENT #029 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/12/92: TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E.,�-�� Public Works Director`'(�'�'" FROM: Michael S. Dudeck, Jr., D County Traffic Engineer AAvt^/( SUBJECT: Purchase of Used Thermoplastic Striping Machine Budget Amendment #029 DATE: May 12, 1992 FILE: stripe.agn DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS In 1987, the County purchased an Apollo II Thermoplastic Striping Machine using a Highway Safety Grant. 32 s � i The Machine has been operating well and has allowed the Traffic Engineering Division to greatly improve the pavement markings provided to motorists, especially at intersections. (The use of thermoplastic is approximately twice the cost of paint but has a useful field life of about five times that of paint. The more thermoplastic we use, the longer we can manage -without a second pavement marking crew and still -protect the county's liability exposure.) Although the Apollo II has served the County well, it is not without its shortcomings. Only one color of thermoplastic can be placed at a time while almost every project requires both white and yellow markings. To switch from one color to the other takes at least one hour of time and we lose some material. Depending upon the project location, we often have to return to the shop before changing colors which causes an even greater time delay. The present machine has also shown the need for increased main- tenance costs. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The obvious solution would be to purchase a machine with two pre-melters which would allow placement of two colors from one machine. This type of machine does not exist in the manually operated market. Only large machines, with greater costs than even a new Apollo II ($8000) have this feature. We have no need for a self-propelled machine. In dealing with the manufacturer, we have had our eyes open for a used Apollo II which would give us the same flexibility. We have recently located a 1988 Apollo II machine which is an exact duplicate of our machine, with a superior "bead distribution system." Except for this one feature, it is identical to our existing machine. Rather than return the machine to Atlanta for sale, the Pavemark Corporation left the machine with us to try it out and satisfy ourselves that it is in excellent working order. We have done so and believe that the cost of $2400, including a trailer worth approximately $1500, is an excellent buy and the most cost beneficial method of securing the flexibility of laying out two colors of pavement markings at the same time with only one crew. The reason for this low post is that the machine has been used on a long term lease and' the "Pavemark Corporation" has really already ammortized this machine. They also want to continue promoting Extruded Thermoplastic use. Alternative No. 1 The Board of County Commissioners purchase the 1988 Apollo II Thermoplastic Pavement Marking machine and increase the efficiency of the existing pavement marking crews. Having two machines, one for each color, would also increase the service life of each machine. Alternative No. 2 Not purchase this used machine and continue to accomplish thermoplastic pavement markings by the present methods. This will result in increased maintenance costs each year and reduce crew efficiency by approximately 200 crew -hours each year. 33 MAY Jl �ayiv SAY 2 6 1992 nor RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends that Alternative No. 1, the purchase of the 1988 Apollo II Thermoplastic Marking Machine, with trailer, for $2400 be approved by the Board of County Commissioners since it will increase efficiency at a very modest cost.(In fact the initial year's savings of 200 crew -hours will more than pay for the machine. Payment for this Alternative can be easily covered by an existing income account begun this past year. Reimbursing Traffic Engineering for small projects accomplished at the request of other departments, developers and non-profit agencies. This account presently has in excess of $2500 and is expected to increase by at least $2500 for projects already negotiated. ('transportation Fund 111-245-541-066,.49-Otr Mach.) No presently budgeted funds will be utilized for this purchase if approved. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) approved staff's recommendation of Alternative #1 for the purchase of the 1988 Apollo II Thermoplastic Marking Machine with trailer for $2400; and approved Budget Amendment #029. TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT NUMBER: 029 ' FROM: Joseph A. Bair DATE: May 18. 1992 OMB Director Entry ;TRANSPORTATION FUND/Trf. Engin.; 11 11 1^4-L....,. u,...L.:........ r_ t+........... -L 14"q_-%wc-cwq_n&c AnIQ n rnn1C n 34 FELLSMERE SR. LEAGUE CONCESSION STAND - FINAL PAY REQUEST The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/19/92: TO: James Chandler County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E Public Works Director . t FROM: Roger D. Cain, P.E. County Engineer '`-- SUBJECT: Fellsmere Sr. League Concession Stand (Alternate) IRC Project No. 9007 Final Pay Request - P.A.V.C.O Construction, Inc. DATE: May 19, 1992 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The Board of County Commissioners awarded this contract in the amount of $35,626.00 on January 7, 1992. The contract specified 120 work days to complete the work. Work began and the county started counting contract time on February 3, 1992, The construction of the Fellsmere Sr. League Concession Stand has been completed by P.A.V.C.O. Construction, Inc. within the time set for completion. The project has been accepted by the County Engineer. Change Order No. 1 was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on April 21, 1992 in the amount of $734.00. The final cost of the project, including Change Order Number 2, is $37,107.60. Change Order No. 2 covers all items as listed. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Alternative No. 1 - Approve the final pay request in the amount of $4,383.00, which includes the balance due, retainage, and Change Order No. 2 and authorize the Chairman to execute Change Order No. 2. Alternative No. 2 - Deny the final pay request and change order. RECOMMENDATION AND FUNDING Staff recommends Alternative No. 1. Number 004-108-572-066.39. 35 Funding to be from Account MAY 2 6 z'f'_' �� �. 9UL ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) approved the final pay request from P.A.V.C.O. Construction, Inc. in the amount of $4,383, which includes the balance due, retainage, and Change Order No. 2. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT w/PALMER TRAILER PARK The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/8/92: DATE: MAY 8, 1992 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SERVICES PREPARED WILLIAM cCAIN AND STAFFED CAPITAL J NGINEER BY: DEPARTMEN OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT WITH PALMER TRAILER PARK (MR. GREG PALMER) BACKGROUND The staff of the Department of Utility Services has completed negotiations for the construction of a subregional lift station on Indian River Drive, south of the Sebastian city limits. The lift station has been designed to accommodate future flows from the surrounding area as laid out in the preliminary engineering study dated February 1991 by Kimball/Lloyd. The Department of Utilities Services would now propose to enter into a developer's agreement with Greg Palmer (Palmer Trailer Park) for the construction of a subregional lift station. ANALYSIS The construction cost is to be split on a usage basis. The usage split of the lift station is as follows: Parcels served owned by Mr. Palmer Flow Palmer Trailer Park 7,000 Palmer Apartments 2,250 County service area. Property 1 32,649 Total Flow 41,899 GPD This equates to a 78% share by the County and a 22% share by Mr. Palmer. Please see the attached developer's agreement for specifics of the cost share split. (For an estimated cost breakdown, see attached.Exhibit C of the attached agreement.) The cost sharing covers the cost of the lift station, oversizing of the associated sewer force main, and engineering connected to that part of the project only. Funding for this project will come from the impact fee fund. RECOMMENDATION The staff. of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached developer's agreement with Mr. Greg Palmer for the construction of a subregional lift station at the Palmer Trailer Park. 36 r � � Commissioner Scurlock asked if this is the standard developer's agreement, and Attorney Vitunac explained that this is the standard agreement we use for everyone. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) approved the Developer's Agreement with Mr. Greg Palmer for the construction of a sub -regional lift station at the Palmer Trailer Park, as recommended by staff. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD MAINTENANCE MAP ON KING'S HIGHWAY NORTH OF SR -60 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/ 20/92: TO: The Board of County Commissioners FROM: V71"' William G. Collins II - Deputy County Attorney DATE: May 20, 1992 SUBJECT: Maintenance Map on King's Highway The Public Works Department has prepared a maintenance map for a portion of King's Highway north of S.R. 60 which the county has constructed and maintained uninterruptedly for at least four years. When a road constructed by a county has been maintained or repaired continuously and uninterruptedly for four years by the county, the road shall be deemed to be dedicated to the public to the extent and width that it has been actually maintained for the prescribed period, whether or not the road has been formally established as a public highway. The dedication shall vest all right, title, easement and appurtenances in and to the road in the county, whether or not there is a record of conveyance, dedication, or appropriation to the public use. (Florida Statute 95.361(1)(a)) The filing of a maintenance map in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, showing the land and reciting that the road is vested in the county and duly certified by the Chairman and Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners shall be prima facie evidence of ownership of the land by the county. (F.S. 95.361(2)(b)) RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Chairman and appropriate staff members to execute the certifications on the maintenance map and file it for record in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. 37 MAY 2 61 ru MAS , ° �'�,ur BOOK c� 5 Commissioner Scurlock asked if this was the same location where we were talking about contract zoning earlier this year, and Deputy County Attorney Will Collins confirmed it is the same location. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) authorized the Chairman and appropriate staff members to execute the certifications on the maintenance map and file it for record in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, as recommended by staff. (Maintenance Map has been filed for record on June 15, 1992, in the office of Clerk of Circuit Court in Plat Book 13, Page 83, Docket #742250.) 38 M VO 2,EJ 1992 u Iof G kik`+, � �5 i• - NOMINEE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE - HRS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/19/92: TO: Board of County DATE: May 19, 1992 FILE: Commissioners SUBJECT: Nominee Qualifications Review Committee - HRS 0 FROM: Carolyn K. Eggert ati, REFERENCES: County Commission Chairman As you know the Interim Planning Group, with which I participated, drew up suggested plans for the restructuring of HRS. Plans from all over the state were used to prepare and pass the Health and Rehabilitative Services Reorganization Act of 1992. Indian River County has been put into District 15 with St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee Counties but separate from Palm Beach, which remains District 9. We must participate in the organization of a District 15 Health and Human Services Board by nominating 3 persons later this summer or fall from names provided by the Nominee Qualifications Review Committee. To set up the Nominee Qualification Review Committee, we must nominate 1 person for NQRC from a list of 3 persons who volunteered. I would like to recommend Polly Crowell, who was also on the Interim Planning Group and has the broadest knowledge of HRS functioning and funding of the 3 nominees. The person who sits on the NQRC cannot be on the Health and Human Services Board itself. I hope one or more of the other two suggestions might consider the H&HS Board. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) nominated Polly Crowell to serve on the Nominee Qualifications Review Committee - HRS. 40 There being no further business, Chairman Eggert recessed the meeting at 9:30 o'clock A.M. and announced that the meeting would be reconvened at 10:30 o'clock A.M. for the public discussion on the State Manatee Protection Speed Zone Proposal; MANWAC Recommendations. The hour of 10:30 o'clock A.M. having past, the Chairman reconvened the meeting with all the same members present. STATE MANATEE PROTECTION SPEED ZONE PROPOSAL - MANWAC RECOMMENDATIONS Roland DeBlois, Chief of Environmental Planning, presented the following memo dated 5/18/92: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DEPARTMENT HEAD CONCURRENCE: aing,CP Obert Ke Community Dev.�looppm7 nt Director FROM: Roland DeBloisr�=CP Chief, Environmental Planning DATE: May 18, 1992 RE: State Manatee Protection Speed Zone Proposal; MANWAC Recommendations It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of May 26, 1992. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS On May 5; 1992, the Board of County Commissioners considered the state Department of Natural Resources (FDNR) manatee protection speed zone proposal. In the agenda item associated with that discussion issue, staff described the state's proposal and compared 41 -1-t"to the Interim Manatee Protection Plan adopted by the Board in 1990. Since the County's Marine Advisory/Narrows Watershed Action Committee (MANWAC) had not developed specific recommendations regarding the state proposal prior to the May 5th meeting, the Board tabled further discussion of the issue until MANWAC could finalize its recommendations. Subsequently, at their meeting on May 11, 1992, MANWAC reviewed the FDNR proposal and voted to make recommendations to the Board regarding comments to transmit to the state. MANWAC's recommended comments to FDNR are as follows: 1. Revise the seasonal recreation use areas so that the 35 m.p.h. speed allowance time frame extends from April 15th to October 31st each year. 2. Eliminate all slow speed restrictions in the Intracoastal Waterway channel (and adjacent 100' buffers), including the elimination of seasonal slow speed within the channel of the Jungle Trail narrows, EXCEPT FOR recommended slow speed under bridges and between channel markers 137 and 143 (Riomar Cut). 3. Revise the configuration of the unregulated recreation use area in the south portion of the county, east of channel markers 153-156, so that the unregulated area is 300 yards wide extending from the south tip of Prang Island to Porpoise Point, whereby the eastern boundary of the 300 yard width is the barrier island shoreline. Moreover, revise the unregulated area to include a 100 yard wide access corridor from the Intracoastal Waterway channel to "Martin Cove", along the south side of the existing east -west powerline (near channel marker 153). 4. Leave all residential canals (e.g., Vero Shores canals) open to public access, even if at idle speeds. 5. [FDNR] dredge the flats at the confluence of the south fork of the St. Sebastian River, to an appropriate depth to allow for safe passage of both manatees and boats. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS MANWAC recommendations were finalized after extensive discussion of the issues associated with the state manatee protection speed zone proposal. Seasoned boaters and fishermen participated in the discussion, as well as water skiers. MANWAC Is recommendations represent a reasonable compromise on the part of river users in the interest of manatee protection. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board approve MANWAC's recommended comments, and authorize staff to transmit said comments to FDNR. 42 Commissioner Bird suggested that we begin by finding out what the State agrees to and what it doesn't with regard to MANWAC's recommendations. Patrick M. Rose, Environmental Administrator of Protected Species Management, Florida Dept. of Natural Resources, advised that after the County's proposals were discussed at the May 5 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, the State backed down on a few matters. He could not give the Board an answer today on whether the Governor and Cabinet would accept the recommendations of MANWAC, but he would give the DNR's position atthis time; 1) DNR had proposed even a longer period of restriction in the various water sports areas, and they backed those off to try to accommodate a longer water sports season. The proposal differences are between DNR's date of May 31 and MANWAC's current recommendation of April 15. They will continue to look at that and analyze the data to see if there is any room to move on that. He could not give an answer today as to where they would finally shake out on that. 2) In terms of slow speed zones in the Intracoastal Waterway, he felt that they had gone through Indian River County very painstakingly and tried not to regulate the Intracoastal Waterway or make recommendations except in the most important areas for manatees. He believed there is only a total of two miles of area in the Intracoastal that they are looking at regulating. They have chosen those areas very carefully and have recommended only the more constricting points for boats and manatees. They will reassess those proposals with the recommendations they are receiving to see if any of those seem unnecessary in terms of that regulation. However, because these small areas are conjunctures and funnel points for manatees and boaters, it is going to be difficult for them to openly embrace that. 43 -I MAY 2 199 e�oK .UEP. 3) With regard to the area around St. Edward's School and north of the Moorings and Martin Coves, the recommendations that have been received actually make a lot of sense. Mr. Rose stated that he has had a chance to review some of the data and felt that they probably could meet the majority of what MANWAC is asking. He believed that by a little reconfiguration of those lines they can accommodate most of the concern that has been expressed. 4) Rather than say they are opposed to leaving all residential canals open to public access even at idle speeds, he preferred to say there will be positive benefit to having these small areas, such as Vero Shores, as limited entry areas. They have not seen the information that would change their minds on that. 5) The small area of dredging is a little bit independent of their project, but they will work with all related parties on that to try to solve the problem that exists in the St. Sebastian River in the shoals. They will stand ready to try to work with the appropriate agencies, whether it be FIND, the water management districts or the DER, to see what can be done to facilitate boats being able to move through there. Chairman Eggert opened the discussion to the public and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Bill Moody, 6315 43rd Avenue, avid boating and water skiing enthusiast and a member of the Marine Advisory Committee, stressed that the Governor and Cabinet instructed the DNR to go out and work with each county to develop a plan; they did not instruct the DNR to develop the plan themselves. This county did develop a good plan last year, and it was the Committee's position that they wanted something that was simplistic and enforceable and one that attained the goal of protecting the manatee without taking away 44 people's right to enjoy water activities in the river. The DNR has revisited that plan and the changes they have proposed will result in an enforcement nightmare. The Intracoastal Waterway will be littered with signs from county line to county line. He believed that one of the main reasons why people prefer to live in Florida is the warm weather that allows them to enjoy various water activities year around. In discussing the State's proposals, MANWAC made several compromises and they believe that it is time for the State to do some compromising. He urged the DNR to extend the time frame for the seasonal recreation use areas. Mr. Moody felt very strongly that the DNR should put more emphasis on education rather than on restrictions. He concluded by urging the Board to support MANWAC's recommendations. John Amos, 11 Seahorse Lane, Vero Beach, didn't feel that home owners associations, such as Johns Island and Grand Harbor, should be allowed to place restrictions on waters near their developments. He believed it would set a precedent where all developments would set similar restrictions. Mr. Rose responded that no part of what they are doing is due to home owners associations wanting to restrict access to their areas. With regard to Grand Harbor, manatees do like that area and there will be an increase in boat traffic. He wished to note that as development increases in the county resulting in increased boat traffic, the State probably will recommend greater restrictions. However, the DNR wants to work with the county so that these conflicts do not arise. Commissioner Bird felt MANWAC's recommendations are a reasonable compromise and that the State could accept the compromises and incorporate them into their plan. He didn't think the DNR had to go beyond that to do their job well. Mr. Rose stated that he is here to get all the input possible and announced that the DNR is holding a public hearing at the Vero Beach High School auditorium on Wednesday evening, May 27. It will 45 MAY 2 6, 1992 Noow MAY 26 199 f�:uty be an official public hearing and whatever information is received is part of their process for amending their proposed rule that they have out now. Jack Jackson, 3030 Power Drive, stated that as a recreational fisherman and a fishing guide, he has the highest regard for the protection of the manatee. He wanted to address the proposed restrictions for limiting public access to canals in Vero Shores because he believed that removing water areas from public domain is a mortal sin. If we limit access to Vero Shores, the restrictions could be extended to the Moorings, Johns Island, Grand Harbor, etc., where there are a greater number of manatees. We would lose a tremendous amount of water in Indian River County and that would put most of the fishermen and boaters right back in the channel. Mr. Jackson stressed that public safety is paramount. He believed public safety is more important than the life of the one manatee that was killed in this county last year due to a collision with a boat. Dean Luethje, 6 Tarpon Drive, Vero Beach, expressed his strong objection to the basic fact that the State would be slowing 80% of the river down to a speed of 5-8 mph, which is the definition of slow speed. He believed that idle speed probably is not much slower than that. He stressed the importance of public safety, and noted that the State's plan would put the sports fishermen back into the Intracoastal channel in order to move from one spot to another where they would be in danger of being swamped by 50 -ft. boats barreling down the Intracoastal Waterway. He felt we have to consider the safety of humans. He could live with a slow speed restriction of 15-20 mph, and he suggested limiting the length of boats allowed in certain parts of the river in order to minimize the danger of congested waters. Mr. Luethje pointed out that many boaters do not realize that this proposal would slow down 80% of the river, and he hoped that the Press Journal will print a notice of tomorrow night's 7:00 meeting at the high school. He felt that 46 commercial fishermen should not be given an exemption from whatever regulated speeds are finally put into effect. If this plan is going to be fair, make it fair across the board. Commissioner Bird believed the exemption for the commercial fishermen was in the necessity of going at a faster speed to lay out their nets. He didn't believe they have a carte blanche exemption where they can run across the flats at any speed they want. Mr. Rose advised that the exemption is not carte blanche, but in some areas it is only to set nets and in other areas they can run up to 20 mph. Commissioner Scurlock agreed that this would be an enforcement nightmare. Mr. Luethje felt the State's plan is a big mistake and that it should be revisited. He urged everyone to attend tomorrow night's meeting. In response to Commissioner Bowman's request for the definition of slow speed, Mr. Rose advised that the text in the amendments to the rule defines slow speed as a boat that is not on plane, riding level in the water, and producing a minimum wake. Commissioner Bowman felt that was the definition of idle speed, but Mr. Rose advised that idle speed is the minimum speed necessary to maintain steerage. Chairman Eggert understood that in any case both speeds are under 20 mph, and Mr. Rose explained that while we hear that 7 mph is slow speed, that is somewhat of an average. He wished to point out that all the definitions for speed regulations allow the boater to maintain steerage and allow him the necessary speed to get out of the way of threatening weather conditions. Allen Edwards explained that he just heard about this issue last night and would like to say that he feels we are being held hostage by the DNR and that we should fight it. Over the Memorial Day holiday weekend he was out on the river several times and 47 -V thousands of boaters enjoyed the river without killing one manatee. Discussion ensued on whether there would be sufficient funding for signage and enforcement. Rev. Jack Diehl, 3035 Field Court, felt that Indian River County has been doing a good job in regard to protecting the manatee. Our youngsters have been learning about the manatee through various programs and he strongly believed that education is going to make the difference. He felt the State's slow speed plan will not do any good because the manatees do not know where the slow areas are in the river. In fact, he has seen just as many manatees in the Intracoastal Waterway as he has seen in other parts of the river. Commissioner Bird didn't know that the fishermen or water skiers could win here, because if these restrictions are adopted and the manatee count increases, the State will say that it is due to the restrictions. However, if the count goes down, the DNR will want to impose more restrictions. The discussion turned to the damage being done to the seagrasses, the manatee's habitat, and Commissioner Bowman strongly cautioned that if the seagrasses go, the manatee will decline to point where there aren't any. Food is the ultimate factor. Rick Giteles, 12415 Roseland Road, chairman of the Sebastian Inlet Taxing District, asked that more consideration be given to the restrictions as they relate to the Sebastian Inlet. He objected to the slow speed areas in that area because a boat needs to be able to attain headway to get in and out of that dangerous corridor. Mr. Rose advised that they have received some fairly interesting comment on that and are looking at what to do there. They have received differing opinions on what would be safer for boaters in that area. Everyone agrees, however, that there needs to be a good high speed corridor through there for boaters to get in and out of the inlet. He hoped that they would receive more 48 feedback on the inlet area at tomorrow night's meeting. Stan Mayfield, 665 Cypress Road, Vero Beach, agreed with many of the comments and recommendations made here today, especially that education is the solution, not regulation. He felt that MANWAC's recommendations are reasonable and that the DNR should incorporate them into the State's plan. Mr. Luethje asked what the agenda is for this once the State has received the public input at tomorrow night's meeting, and Mr. Rose advised that after the 21 -day comment period, they will consider all feedback and put the proposal in final form to present to the Governor and Cabinet by the first week in July. There being no others who wished to be heard, the Chairman closed the public discussion. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Wheeler being absent) supported the five recommendations made by MANWAC and authorized staff to transmit said comments to the DNR. There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 12:00 noon. ATTEST: J. K. Barton, Clerk 49 MAY 1992 Carcwyn K. g rt, Chairman J