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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 129 2016
Commission Chambers
Indian River County Administration Complex
180127 1h Street, Building A
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388
,svww.ircgov.com
Bob Solari, Chairman
District 5
Present
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator Present
Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman
District 2
Present
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney Present
Wesley S. Davis
District 1
Present
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit
Peter D. O'Bryan
District 4
Present
Court and Comptroller
Tim Zorc
District 3
Present
Maureen Gelfo, Deputy Clerk
DVD PACKET
TIMES PAGES
1. CALL TO ORDER 9:00 A.M.
2. INVOCATION Stan Boling, Community Development Director
Moment of silence
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
9:03 Move: Item 5.C. Presentation on Zika Virus to follow Item 13.C.
a.m.
Addition: Item 5.D. Request to Speak from Susan Mehiel Regarding Emergency
Preparedness
Addition: Item 8.W. Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 023
Addition: Item 13.E. Indian River County v. Turner Construction Company et
al.
Move: Item 14.B.1. Vice Chairman Flescher: Review of County Policy on Tire
Disposal at Convenience Centers to be heard in conjunction with Item 5.C.
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Deletion: Item 14.E.1. Economic Opportunities in the State Road 60 Corridor
Move: Item 14.E.2. Commissioner Zorc on the Zika Virus to be heard in
conjunction with Item S.C.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Flescher, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Bryan, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda as amended.
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
9:04 A. Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of July 17, 2016, as
a.m. Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week in Indian River County 1
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Commissioner O'Bryan read and presented the Proclamation to Steve
Haigis, Site Coordinator and former president of Marine Industries
Association of the Treasure Coast. Mr. Haigis announced the cleanup
sites for the 91h Annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup that will take
place on Saturday, July 23, 2016.
9:08 B. Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of July, 2016, As Parks
a.m. and Recreation Month 2
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Vice Chairman Flescher read and presented the Proclamation to
Assistant County Administrator Michael Zito; Parks Foreman Lorenzo
Jefferson; Conservation Lands Manager Beth Powell; and Recreation
Coordinator Scott Seeley.
10:50 C. Presentation on Zika Virus by Doug Carlson, Director, Indian River
a.m. Mosquito Control District, John King, Director, Indian River County
Emergency Services, and Miranda Hawker, Administrator, Indian River
County Health Department ----
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(Clerk's Note: This item was heard following Item 13. C. and is placed
here for continuity).
Indian River County Health Department Administrator Miranda
Hawker gave a PowerPoint Presentation on the Zika virus (Zika). She
discussed modes of transmission; symptoms; birth defects; geographical
locations with active transmissions; the status of cases in the United
States and locally; and the Health Department's response to the virus.
Indian River Mosquito Control District Director Doug Carlson
continued the Presentation to describe the Florida mosquito species
(Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus), which transmit Zika. He urged
citizens to eliminate natural and artificial container habitats where the
mosquitos breed, and discussed the problem of mosquitos breeding in
discarded tires.
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Emergency Services Director John King spoke about the 2016 Zika
Tabletop Exercise which was held on July 6, 2016 at the County's
Emergency Operations Center. He stated that this was an educational
opportunity for multiple agencies and municipalities, and noted that
information on Zika has been placed on the County and Health
Department websites.
(Clerk's Note: Please see Items 14.B.1. and 14.E.2. for related Board
actions).
9:16 D. Emergency Addition: Request to Speak from Susan Mehiel Regarding
a.m. Emergency Preparedness
Susan Mehiel played a video of WPBF Channel 9's report on the All
Aboard Florida (AAF)/Brightline Rail Project. The report disclosed
that Florida East Coast Railway (FECR) [AAF's parent company],
plans to transport liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other hazardous
materials on the rail. Ms. Mehiel noted that St. Lucie County Fire Chief
Buddy Emerson had asked the FECR for help preparing his County for
the increased passenger/freight traffic, and asked the Board to have staff
explore procedures and costs to prepare for a potential disaster. She
suggested that the Board also investigate whether the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Florida Division of
Emergency Management have formulated any plans to address potential
impacts of the AAF/Brightline Rail Project.
After Board commentary, Commissioner Davis stated that he would
check with Ms. Mehiel regarding the key issues and forward the
information to staff.
Chairman Solari hoped that at the next upcoming session, the Florida
Legislative Delegation would promote discussions with the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding rail transit
precautions.
The Board CONSENSUS was: (1) to direct the Director of Emergency
Services to explore what measures/equipment would be required to
prepare and recover from a rail emergency, and to provide an estimate
of associated costs; and (2) to direct the County Attorney to write to
FEMA inquiring about their plans to address the impacts of the
AAF/Brightline Rail Project, particularly a hazardous materials spill.
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9:34 A. Regular Meeting of June 7, 2016
a.m.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Flescher, SECONDED by
Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved the Regular
Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2016, as written.
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT
REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
9:36 A. Update — Sea Turtle Nesting Season — Halfway
a.m. (memorandum dated July 6, 2016) 3-4
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County Coastal Engineer James Gray announced that 2016 represents
the 12"' year of sea turtle monitoring under the County's Habitat
Conservation Plan (HCP), which was implemented in 2004.
County Coastal Environmental Specialist and HCP Coordinator
Kendra Cope, through a PowerPoint Presentation, gave an update on
nesting season activity for the three species of turtles (Loggerhead,
Green, and Leatherback), found in Indian River County. She invited
the public and Commissioners to attend the educational presentations
("Turtle Digs") which will be held at the Sexton Plaza Beach Access.
Further information may be found on Facebook @ Indian River
County Coastal, or at www.ircgov.com/coastal.
9:35 B. Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review
a.m. 5
Clerk's Note: This item was heard following Item 6.A., and is placed
here for continuity).
Commissioner O'Bryan announced that the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
for the County's new Intergenerational Recreation Center will be on
August 17, 2016. He also reported that the Special Olympics is looking
for volunteers to assist at its Swim Meet at the North County Aquatic
Center on August 20 through 21, 2016.
C. Sebastian River Improvement District — Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year
2016-2017 (October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017), is on file in the Office
of the Clerk to the Board ----
8. CONSENT AGENDA
9:45 ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Flescher, SECONDED by Commissioner
a.m. Zorc, the Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, pulling Item 8.D.,
8.1N1. (requested by Bob Johnson), 8.V., and 8.W. for discussion.
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A. Approval of Checks and Electronic Payments — June 24, 2016 to June 30,
2016
(memorandum dated June 30, 2016) 6-13
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Approved the list of checks and electronic payments as supplied by the
Comptroller's office.
B. Carole Jean Jordan, Indian River County Tax Collector, Errors and
Insolvencies Report for the 2015 Tax Roll
(letter dated July 5, 2016) 14-26
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Accepted the Indian River County Tax Collector's Errors and
Insolvencies Report for the 2015 Tax Roll.
C. Authorization to Attend Treasure Coast Chapter of FGFOA Quarterly
Meeting and Seminar
(memorandum dated July 5, 2016) 27
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Authorized the County Administrator to attend the quarterly Meeting
and Seminar of the Treasure Coast Chapter of Florida Government
Finance Officers Association (TCFGFOA) to be held in Port St. Lucie,
Florida, on July 22, 2016.
9:49 D. 2017 Holiday Schedule
a.m. (memorandum dated July 1, 2016) 28
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Commissioner O'Bryan noted the addition of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Day to the County's 2017 Holiday Schedule.
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by
Commissioner Zorc, the Board unanimously approved the schedule of
holidays for Indian River County employees for 2017, as presented.
E. Work Order No. 1 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., for Manhole Rehabilitation
at Ixora Park Subdivision
(memorandum dated -June 21,-2016) ------------------------------------------------------------ 2-9-33-_
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Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute on the Board's
behalf, Work Order No. 1 authorizing professional services for a lump
sum amount of $47,200.00 to Carollo Engineers, Inc.
F. West Wabasso Phase II Sewer and the East Gifford Drainage Project —
CDBG Grant: Resolution for Signature Authorization
(mem--dated-June orandum -
22-'- 2016) ------------------------------------------------------------ 3-4-36--
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Approved Resolution 2016-062, declaring the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program to be a workable program for providing
improvements for low -to -moderate income households; authorizing the
Chairman or Utilities Director to sign necessary documents for the
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Indian River County
CDBG Grant Agreement and providing an effective date.
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G. Approval of Award for Bid 2016031 — South County WTP Well Number 7,
Well, Wellhead and Appurtenances and Floridan Aquifer Wells Rehab
Project
(memorandum dated June 30, 2016) 37-48
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(1) Awarded Bid 2016031 to All Webbs Enterprises, Inc.; and (2)
approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the Agreement
upon: review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal
sufficiency, the approval of the required Public Construction Bond by
the County Attorney, and the review and approval of the required
insurance by Risk Management.
H. Authorization for Out -of -County Travel to Attend the 30th Annual
Environmental Permitting Summer School
(memorandum dated July 5, 2016) 49-69
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Authorized the County Commissioners, the Assistant County Attorney,
and County staff to attend the 30th Annual Environmental Permitting
Summer School from July 20, 2016 through July 22, 2016, in Orlando,
Florida.
I. Approval to Cover Costs Affiliated with Louisiana Avenue Force Main
(memorandum dated July 1, 2016) 70
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Approved the expenditure for the expansion of the Louisiana Avenue
force main in order to service the American Legion and Veterans of
Foreign Wars (VFW).
J. Work Order No. 3 with MBV Engineering, Inc. for the South County Waste
Water Treatment Facility FDEP operating permit renewal
(memorandum dated July 2, 2016) 71-78
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Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute on the Board's
behalf, Work Order No. 3 authorizing professional services, for a lump
sum amount of $20,750.00 to MBV Engineering, Inc.
K. Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 022
(memorandum dated July 6, 2016) 79-81
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Approved Resolution 2016-063, amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016
Budget.
L. Approval of Award for Bid 2016032 — South County WTP Well No. 7 Raw
Water Pipeline
(memorandum -dated- 3 0,_ 2016) 82-93
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1) Awarded Bid 2016032 to Blue Goose Construction, LLC; and (2)
approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement upon:
review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal
sufficiency, the approval of the required Public Construction Bond by
the County Attorney, and the review and approval of the required
insurance by Risk Management.
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9:46 M. Recommendation of Award for RFP No. 2016024 — Round Island Riverside
a.m. Park Boardwalk Replacement
(memorandum dated June 30, 2016) 94-105
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Bob Johnson sought and received additional information on the
project.
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by Vice
Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously: (1) approved the
Evaluation Committee's final ranking and awarded the project to
Summerlin's Marine Construction, LLC; and (2) approved and
authorized the Chairman to execute the Agreement upon review and
approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and
the review and approval of the required insurance by Risk
Management.
N. Recommendation of Award for RFP No. 2016042 — Automated Teller
Machine Services
(memorandum dated June 30, 2016) 106-110
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(1) Awarded the Request for Proposal (RFP) to Oculina Bank; (2)
approved the Agreement with Oculina Bank, effective for a 36 -month
term, with two additional 12 -month extensions available; and (3)
authorized the Chairman to execute same after the County Attorney
has reviewed it for legal sufficiency.
O. Letter to US Representative Lois Frankel regarding Sand for Federal Beach
Nourishment Projects
(memorandum dated July 1, 2016) 111-116
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Supported the County Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory
Committee's request to send its own letter of support to U.S.
Representative Lois Frankel.
P. Approval of State Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease 5 -Year
Renewal for the Archie Smith Fish House
(memorandum dated- July- 5,_2016)----------------------------------------------------------- 117-137
Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute on behalf of the
County, the Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived 5 -Year Lease
Renewal for the Archie Smith Fish House.
Q. Approval to Use Invoice Cloud for Merchant Services
(memorandum dated July 5, 2016) 138-169
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(1) Adopted Invoice Cloud as its E -Services provider; and (2)
authorized the Chairman to endorse the Biller Agreement with Invoice
Cloud after review and approval by the County Attorney's office.
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R. Request for Ratification, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, FY
2016/2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program
(memorandum dated July 6, 2016) 170-174
Ratified the Chairman's action in executing the Certificate of
Participation to serve as coordinating unit of government for the
Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
S. Sea Turtle Education Grant "Florida Traveling Turtles"
(memorandum dated July 6, 20 16) 175-204
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(1) Approved the Florida's Traveling Turtles Education Program
Grant with Inwater Research Group; and (2) authorized the Chairman
to execute the Agreement on behalf of the County.
T. Approval of 2016/2017 State Funded Subgrant Agreement to Update Indian
River County's Hazards Analysis
(memorandum dated June 23, 2016) 205-241
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Approved the Agreement with the State of Florida Division of
Emergency Management and authorized acceptance of the funding
provided in the Agreement.
U. Approval of Award for Bid 2016037 — Headworks Screen and Compaction
Equipment Refurbishment
(memorandum dated July 1, 2016) 242-250
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1) Awarded Bid 2016037 to Parkson Corporation; and (2) approved
and authorized the Chairman to execute the Agreement upon: review
and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency,
the approval of the required Public Construction Bond by the County
Attorney, and the review and approval of the required insurance by
Risk Management.
9:51 V. Harmony Reserve, LLC's Request for Final Plat Approval for Harmony
a.m. Reserve PD Phase 1 B
(memorandum dated July 6, 2016) 251-259
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Community Development Director Stan Boling provided background
and an overview of the changes that were made to staffs original
recommendation for this item.
County Attorney Dylan Reingold provided background on the
documents associated with the plat approval, and noted that the Bill of
Sale will be coming from Troy D. and Dena K. Pinner, and Harmony
Reserve LLC, to Indian River County.
MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Flescher, SECONDED by
Chairman Solari, to: (1) grant approval of the revised Harmony
Reserve Planned Development (PD) Phase 111 final plat; (2) approve the
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County Deed for the northern section of 591Avenue, subject to
changes indicated by the County Surveyor (Note: on July 5, 2016, the
Board approved the County Deed for the southern section of 59th
Avenue); (3) accept the easement from Harmony Reserve, LLC for
utilities located outside the boundary of Phase 1B, subject to a legal
description reviewed and approved by the County Surveyor; and (4)
accept the Bill of Sale, subject to a legal description reviewed and
approved by the County Surveyor, and after review and approval by
the County Attorney's office.
Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, wanted to know why these
matters had not been considered when the Harmony Reserve PD was
originally approved.
Chairman Solari, Attorney Reingold, and Harmony Reserve, LLC's
developer Chuck Mechling, 33'd Street, addressed Mr. Johnson's
question.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion carried
unanimously.
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9:49 W. Emergency Addition: Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 023
a.m.
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Chairman Solari explained that this emergency addition was due to the
need to replace a defective motor on a fire rescue boat.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by Chairman
Solari, the Board unanimously approved Resolution 2016-064,
amending the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 budget.
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
None
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
10:01 A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a.m.
1. 2nd Street Petition Millings Project (35th Avenue to 32nd Avenue)
Cancellation of Project
-(memorandum dated July_1,_2016)------------------------------------------------ 260-265
Legislative
Proof of Publication of Advertisement for Hearing is on file in
the Office of the Clerk to the Board
Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka recalled the Board's
May 3, 2016 adoption of Resolutions 2016-041 and 2016-042,
providing for the 2nd Street Petition Millings Project for
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Emerson Park Subdivision and setting June 7, 2016 as the
Public Hearing date. He stated that after discussion on June 7,
2016, the Board directed staff to re -notify the Emerson Park
residents with the as -built costs of the project, and to continue
the Public Hearing to the date of July 12, 2016. Director
Szpyrka disclosed that based on the responses that were
received in response to staffs notifications, only 38% of the
residents were still in favor of the project. He recommended
that the Board revoke the two petition millings project
resolutions, and cancel the proposed project.
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing; there were no
speakers.
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by
Commissioner Davis, the Board unanimously approved
Resolution 2016-065, revoking Resolutions 2016-041 and 2016-
042; canceling proposed Project No. 1525 for asphalt milling
improvements to 2°d Street from 35th Avenue to 32nd Avenue, in
Emerson Park Subdivision; canceling Public Hearing
concerning project; and directing the mailing of this Resolution
to the owner of each property affected.
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
1:41 Added 1. Request to Speak from Joe Idlette, Jr. Regarding Improvements in
p.m. by Gifford
request
(Clerk's Note: At 10:47 a. in., following the recess, the Chairman
accepted input front Joe Idlette, Jr; and is placed here for
continuity).
Joe Idlette, Jr., 4570 57`h Avenue, thanked the Board and staff
for improvements made in Gifford, especially the 45th Street
beautification project, and the new walking trail.
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
None
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
None
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. Communitv Development
None
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B. Emergency Services
None
C. General Services
None
1• Human Services
None
2. Sandridte Golf Club
None
3. Recreation
None
D. Human Resources
None
E. Office of Management and Budy-et
10:05 1. Email Addresses and Contact Information Published on County
a.m. Website
(memorandum dated July 12, 2016) 266-268
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Management and Budget Director Michael Smykowski recalled
the Board's direction on June 14, 2016, for staff to report back
with options for publishing the email addresses of staff on the
County website. He reported on the current configurations of
contact information for staff and the masked emails of the
Commissioners; discussed the issues with computer
spammers/hackers; and presented several options for the
Board's consideration regarding the publication of the email
addresses.
Commissioner Zorc advocated having the email addresses
easily available to facilitate communications from the public.
Basil Dancy, County Computer Services Manager, responded
to the Board's question about the software used by the Indian
River County School Board. He explained that this product,
Lightspeed Network, is exclusively for the use of school boards
and organizations.
Administrator Brown spoke in support of directing the emails
to the various County departments, so they may be routed to
the appropriate staff.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by
Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously approved:
Option 1: Change the main County contact page from a phone
directory list to a page which lists each department's main
phone number and a link to "Email this Department" which
would open a secure contact form the user would fill out and
press submit. That message would be delivered securely to the
director's staff assistant or other department representative, as
appropriate for routing to the proper staff to handle the topic
of the email. The email form would use "Captcha" technology
which requires the user to enter a series of numbers to validate
a real person is filling out the form. Each department main
webpage would also have an "Email this Department" link.
The user would still have the option to view the phone
directory from a link on the new contact page.
F. Public Works
10:15 1. Award of Bid No. 2016019 IRC GoLine Transfer Hub, 16th Street,
a.m. Vero Beach
(memorandum dated June 30, 2016) 269-282
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Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka recalled the Board's
approval on April 14, 2015 for design services for a new
GoLine Bus Transfer Hub Facility (Transfer Station) at 1235
16`h Street. He stated that the engineer's original cost estimate
to build the project has increased, leaving a shortfall of
$597,073.56 in the project budget. He provided details and
analysis on the following options with regards to construction
of the Transfer Station: (1) to fully fund the project as bid and
award it to the low bidder, Barth Construction, Inc, with the
additional funding provided from Secondary Road Cash
Forward; (2) to eliminate the exterior structures (covered
walkways and bus shelters); and (3) to reject both of the bids
that were received and redesign the project to reduce costs.
Staff Director Phil Matson, Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) stated that some Federal grant money has
been received, and that staff was also seeking a grant from the
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Commissioner O'Bryan wanted to avoid delays to the project.
He advocated for Option 1, with the deletion of the provision
stating, "...a Notice to Proceed is not to be issued until grant
funding from the Florida Department of Transportation has
been procured..."
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner O'Bryan,
SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, to: (1) award the
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project to the low bidder Barth Construction, Inc., and fully
fund the project as bid in the amount of $1,780,074.06; (2)
approve the Agreement; and (3) authorize the Chairman to
execute same after review and approval of the Agreement and
the Public Construction Bond by the County Attorney as to
form and legal sufficiency and after receipt and approval of the
required insurance by the Risk Manager.
A brief discussion ensued on the projected response time for
the FDOT to notify the County on the status of its grant
applications.
Administrator Brown proposed that the Board wait until the
August 16, 2016 County Commission Meeting to see if the
FDOT disburses the grant, or if the County must utilize the
Secondary Road Cash Forward funds.
Director Matson advised the Board that the contract can be
awarded at this time, but construction must be delayed until
receipt of the FDOT grant (if the County obtains the funding).
Commissioner O'Bryan asked Director Matson to respectfully
request the FDOT to provide a speedy response to the County's
grant request.
MOTION WAS AMENDED by Commissioner O'Bryan,
SECONDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, to include direction
for staff to report back to the Board at the August 16, 2016
County Commission meeting on the status of the Florida
Department of Transportation Grant, at which time the Board
will give staff direction on the issuance of the Notice to Proceed
to the Contractor, using either the grant funds or the
Secondary Road Cash Forward account to pay for the
$597,073.56 funding shortfall, with the caveat that if the
County receives a grant award earlier, the Notice to Proceed
may be issued to the contractor before August 16, 2016.
Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, commented on the
possibility of the municipalities contributing funds to the
project. He also suggested the Board table this item until all
details have been finalized.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Amended
Motion carried unanimously.
10:28 2. Fellsmere Unmaintained Unpaved Roadways
a.m. (memorandum dated -July- 283-286
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Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka recalled the Board's
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direction at the June 27, 2016 Fellsmere Roads Workshop for
staff to return to the Board with recommendations on adding
certain unmaintained, unpaved roadways in the
unincorporated area of Fellsmere to the County's existing
grader route. He discussed the terms and conditions under
which the County would add 9.2 miles of roadway to the grader
route, and noted that this would be a three to five-year
adjustment to give the Fellsmere Water Control District
(FWCD) time to become an Improvement District. He
reviewed the list of suggested roadways and projected costs for
materials to improve the recommended roads and the 30 miles
of unpaved roadway that is currently maintained by the
County. Director Szpyrka noted that the FWCD was supposed
to provide the County with improvement materials, but they
have not done so in many ,years.
Attorney Reingold discussed his meeting with Attorney
Michael O'Hare, who represents the FWCD, relative to the
District seeking to become a limited Improvement District. He
stated that he and Attorney O'Hare would be reporting back to
their respective Boards on this matter.
Commissioner Zorc sought and received an explanation on why
the FWCD stopped providing the County with materials for
roadway improvements.
Administrator Brown added that the FWCD would be
providing the County with spoil material, if they can acquire
some from the C-54 Canal.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Zorc, the Board unanimously approved to:
(1) Direct the County Administrator to add the unmaintained
unpaved roadways on 81" Street, 85th Street, and 87th Street,
west of 130th Avenue; 93 d Street and 95th Street, west of 141
Avenue; 109 Street, 146th Avenue south of 1091h Street, and
107th Street west of 146th Street, west of County Road 507; to
the current grader route in the unincorporated area of
Fellsmere;
(2) Prepare a budget amendment in the amount of $210,925.00
to fund additional stabilized material for the unpaved
roadways within the unincorporated area of Fellsmere, and
prepare a reviewed Agreement between the County and the
FWCD as follows:
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(a) Update the current Agreement with FWCD to indemnify
and hold harmless Indian River County for all claims related to
the drainage right-of-way for access;
(b) Update the current Agreement with FWCD to define
roadway maintenance as maintenance of the FWCD access
road for drainage canals/ditches;
(c) Include in the Agreement, a requirement authorizing the
direct discharge of untreated stormwater runoff from the
unpaved roadways into the FWCD ditch system;
(d) Update the current Agreement to clarify the maintenance
responsibilities for culverts and bridges within the FWCD
right-of-way;
(e) Update the current Agreement to require the FWCD to
pursue State approval for the Water Control District to
become an Improvement District, so that roadway maintenance
will be the responsibility of the District to maintain;
(f) Update the current Agreement to add the roadways selected
for maintenance for a three to five-year period; and
(3) Authorized staff to begin maintenance of the roadways
selected, once the reviewed Agreement between the County and
the FWCD is complete.
The Chairman called a recess at 10:42 a.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 10:47 a.m., with all members present.
G. Utilities Services
None
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
11:23 A. Demolition Lien — Lot 1, Albrecht Grove Subdivision
a.m. (memorandum -dated-June 27,_2016)-------------------------------------------------------- 287-290
Deputy County Attorney William DeBraal provided background on
the demolition of a fire -damaged structure owned by Hecto Bello,
located at 2025 45th Avenue. He presented staff s recommendation for
the Board to approve the filing of a lien in the amount of $15,495.10.
The Chairman invited public comment on the proposed lien amount;
there were no speakers.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by Vice
Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously approved the lien amount
of $15,495.10 for the demolition of the structure located on Lot 1,
Albrecht Grove Subdivision, 2025 451h Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida;
and authorized the Chairman to execute the lien for recordation in the
public records.
11:24 B. Disposition of Real Property
a.m. (memorandum dated -July- 5-,- 2016) 291-294
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Attorney Reingold recalled the Board's direction on June 7, 2016, for
staff to report back to the Board regarding alternative procedures for
disposing of the County's surplus real property. He provided
background and analysis on alternatives to the competitive bidding
process currently employed by the County, and advised that a change
would require a public hearing and the adoption of an Ordinance.
Commissioner Davis voiced satisfaction with the County's current bid
process.
The Board CONSENSUS was to make no changes to the County's
current competitive bidding process.
10:48 C. Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant
a.m. Program
(memorandum dated July 5, 2016) 295-339
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(Clerk's Note: This item was heard following Item 12.F.2. and is placed
here for continuity).
Attorney Reingold presented his request for the Board to authorize the
County Attorney's Office to monitor the membership of the Public
Safety Coordinating Council. He also asked whether the Board wished
to file, or would prefer to authorize another entity to file on its behalf,
a Notice of Intent to submit a Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant
Program (Grant Program) application.
MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Flescher, SECONDED by
Chairman Solari, to authorize the County Attorney to: (1) monitor the
membership of the Public Safety Coordinating Council consistent with
the requirements of Section 394.657 Florida Statutes; and (2) work
with Circuit Court Judge Cynthia L. Cox to file on the Board's behalf,
as expeditiously as possible, a Notice of Intent to submit to the
Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Statewide
Grant Review Committee, an application for the Florida Department
of Children and Families' Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and
Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant, by the July 19, 2016 deadline.
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Circuit Court Judge Cox recommended that the Board designate the
Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network as the planning
committee to handle the Notice of Intent to submit the application.
MOTION WAS AMENDED by Vice Chairman Flescher, SECONDED
by Chairman Solari, to: (1) authorize the County Attorney to monitor
the membership of the Public Safety Coordinating Council consistent
with the requirements of Section 394.657 Florida Statutes; and (2)
authorize the Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network to file on
the Board's behalf, a Notice of Intent to submit to the Criminal
Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Statewide Grant Review
Committee, an application for the Florida Department of Children and
Families' Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse
Reinvestment Grant, by the July 19, 2016 deadline.
There was no additional discussion.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Amended Motion
carried unanimously.
11:29 D. County Business Between July 13, 2016 and August 15, 2016
a.m. (memorandum dated July 6, 2016) 340
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Attorney Reingold informed the Board that certain items requiring
action cannot be delegated to the County Administrator between July
13, 2016 and August 15, 2016, when there will be no regular Board
meetings. He advised that the Board Chairman has the authority to
convene a Special Call Meeting for any item which requires Board
action during that time.
No Board Action Required or Taken
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11:30 E. Emergency Addition: Indian River County v. Turner Construction
a.m. Company et al.
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Attorney Reingold announced that on July 7, 2016, a Mediation
Settlement Agreement was reached between Indian River County and
Turner Construction Company et al. The defendants agreed to pay
the County a combined total of $1.2 million; in exchange, the County
would release the defendants from all claims and all parties agreed to
take reasonable efforts not to disparage one another.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by Commissioner
Zorc, the Board unanimously approved the July 7, 2016 Mediation
Settlement Agreement by and between Indian River County
("Plaintiff') and Turner Construction Company; Donadio and
Associates, Architects, P.A. and Anthony J. Donadio, individually
(collectively referred to as "Donadio"); Sun Sky Roofing, LLC;
Soprema, Inc.; Turner Construction Company; Travelers Casualty
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and Surety Company of America; Federal Insurance Company; and
Zurich American Insurance Company and their respective insurers
("Defendants"); and authorized the Chairman to execute any and all
documents necessary to effectuate the Agreement.
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Bob Solari, Chairman
11:40 1. Pinson Subdivision and County Water
a.m. (memorandum dated -July -6-,-20-1-6) 341-343
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(Clerk's Note: This item was heard following Item M.D. 1. and is
placed here for continuity).
(Clerk's Note: Coinnnissioner Davis exited the meeting at 11:39
a.m.)
Chairman Solari reported that the residents of the Pinson
Subdivision obtain their water from a shallow well. He
disclosed that not only is the water bad, it contains elements of
pollution from surrounding commercial/industrial sites.
Director of Utilities Vincent Burke reported that fourteen
properties would benefit from a connection to County water,
and that it would be a simple project to install a small water
main, one fire hydrant, and associated services. He announced
the cost would be approximately $3,100 per parcel.
Charles Vogt, Environmental Specialist, Health Department,
summarized his findings regarding the well water, and
advocated getting the residents connected to County water as
soon as possible.
Tony Brown, 4159 571h Court, discussed the hardships that
have been endured by individual Pinson Subdivision residents,
due to the poor water quality.
Jeanne B. Barnwell, Pinson Subdivision resident, indicated her
support for the County water project.
Freddie Woolfork thanked the Board for supporting this
project.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Flescher, SECONDED by
Chairman Solari, by a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Davis absent),
the Board directed staff to return to the August 16, 2016
Board meeting with a recommendation for providing potable
County water to the Pinson Subdivision residents as soon as
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possible.
Commissioner Zorc mentioned the possibility of utilizing State
Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds to help cover
utility connection charges.
Chairman Solari expressed concerns regarding the residents'
monthly utility charges once they are connected to County
utilities. He elaborated on his proposal for staff to explore the
donation of water Equivalent Residential Units (ERU's) to help
income -qualified residents with costs.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Flescher, SECONDED by
Chairman Solari, by a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Davis absent),
the Board directed staff to contrive a donation -based program,
where water Equivalent Residential Units (ERU's) can be
donated back to the County and applied to certain income -
qualified Pinson Subdivision residents.
The Chairman called a recess at 11:49 a.m., and reconvened
the meeting at 1:40 p.m., with Commissioner Davis absent.
B. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman
11:14 1. Review of County Policy on Tire Disposal at Convenience Centers
a.m. (memorandum dated July 6, 2016) 344
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(Clerk's Note: This item was heard in conjunction with Item 5. C.
and is placed here for continuity).
Vice Chairman Flescher discussed the problem of discarded
tires becoming breeding grounds for mosquitoes. He explained
that citizens are currently allowed to dispose of two (2) tires at
the Customer Convenience Centers (CCCs) at no charge, and
wanted to amend the policy to allow free disposal of up to six
(6) tires. He also mentioned that the surplus tires are being
shipped off and burned, and wanted staff to explore more eco -
friendly options for disposing of the reclaimed tires.
MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Flescher,
SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, to: (1) increase the
number from two (2) to six (6) tires that residential customers
may dispose of free of charge at the Customer Convenience
Centers; and (2) direct staff to explore new disposal options for
the reclaimed tires.
County Administrator Jason Brown stated that he would
contact the manager/operator of the CCC's, Republic Services,
about the change.
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Chairman Solari wanted staff to report back in a year with a
comparison on the number of tires surplussed at the CCC's
henceforth, compared to prior years.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion
carried unanimously.
C. Commissioner Wesley S. Davis
1:47 1. Sebastian Grove Estates / Maerz Property Hiatus
p.m. (memorandum dated July 6, 2016) 345-353
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(Clerk's Note: This item was heard following Item 12.E.3, and is
placed here for continuity).
Commissioner Davis gave background on the hiatus between
the Plat of Sebastian Grove Estates and lands owned by
Richard Maerz at 100 Sebastian Industrial Place. He explained
that the hiatus property is not being maintained by anyone,
and it had caught on fire and damaged some adjacent
properties. He proposed that the County either assume the
maintenance or get rid of the property.
Attorney Reingold confirmed that the hiatus lies in
unincorporated Indian River County. He stated that before
proceeding, the Board would need to determine the ownership
of the lot.
Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of performing a
title search on the property.
County Surveyor David Schryver provided a detailed
description and analysis of the plat, and declared that there is
only one owner of the strip in question, the original sub -divider
of the Sebastian Grove Estates subdivision.
Attorney Reingold suggested that the Board explore whether
the property owners north of the hiatus have an interest in
obtaining the rights to a portion of the lot, and then proceed
accordingly with a title search or other action.
Administrator Brown cautioned the Board that County
ownership of the hiatus may create liability issues.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by Vice
Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously directed staff to:
(1) ascertain whether the property owners to the north of the
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hiatus have an interest in obtaining a portion of the lot; and (2)
report back at the August 16, 2016 Board of County
Commission meeting.
2:02 2. Letter of Support for Treasure Coast Community Health
p.m. (memorandum dated -July -6-,-20-1-6) 354-355
ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Bryan, the Board unanimously approved and
authorized the Chairman to execute the Letter of Support for
Treasure Coast Community Health.
D. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
11:33 1. Poet Laureate Designation
a.m. (memorandum dated July 5, 2016) 356-358
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(Clerk's Note: This item was heard following Item 13.D. and is
placed here for continuity).
Commissioner O'Bryan recalled the Board's discussion at the
July 5, 2016 Board meeting regarding the possibility of
designating of a Poet Laureate for the County. He invited
Nancy Offutt, from the Laura Riding Jackson Foundation (the
Foundation), to provide an update.
Nancy Offutt, accompanied by the Foundation's Chairman
Marie Stiefel, disclosed that the Foundation has a candidate in
mind that would set the bar for the Poet Laureate status. She
proposed that the Foundation would seek nominations for a
Poet Laureate successor before the four-year term ends, and
that they would welcome suggestions from the Cultural
Council, public, and media. She also suggested that
nominations be proffered through the County's website.
A brief discussion ensued about Ms. Offutt's conversation with
the Cultural Council regarding which agency should oversee
the candidate review process.
Commissioner O'Bryan advocated for the Foundation to be
designated as the official agency to review the candidates and
make a recommendation.
ON MOTION by Commissioner O'Bryan, SECONDED by
Vice Chairman Flescher, the Board unanimously appointed the
Laura Riding Jackson Foundation as the official agency to
review candidates and make a recommendation for the Poet
Laureate to the County; the term will be for four years.
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Attorney Reingold confirmed that the Board wished him to
return with a Resolution regarding the Poet Laureate position.
Commissioner O'Bryan requested that the Resolution be
similar to the one adopted by Nassau County, in which the
current County Chairman becomes the Chair of that
nomination committee.
E. Commissioner Tim Zorc
1. Economic Opportunities in the SR 60 Corridor
(memorandum dated July- 1-,- 2016) 359-360
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11:21 2. Zika Virus Precautions for Indian River County
a.m. -(memorandum dated - July - 5-,- 2016)- - 361
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(Clerk's Note: This item was heard in conjunction with Item 5. C.
and following Item 14.B.1, and is placed here for continuity).
Commissioner Zorc disclosed that the Presentation on the Zika
Virus that was provided earlier today by Miranda Hawker,
Doug Carlson, and John King, accomplished his objective of
sharing information on the Zika Virus with the public.
Chairman Solari requested that the Health Department put
their PowerPoint Presentation online and post updates as
current information emerges.
1:44 3. Road Maintenance for 36th Street
p.m. (memorandum dated -July -5-,m 2016) --------------------------------------------- 362-363
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(Clerk's Note: This item was heard following Item IO.B.1, and is
placed here for continuity).
Commissioner Zorc stated that roadway repairs are needed on
36th Street; however, the Indian River County Hospital District
("the District") owns the right-of-way. He suggested
approaching the District about the possibility of the County
assuming the maintenance of that road.
Administrator Brown stated that before any roadway can be
accepted into the County's maintenance program, it needs to
be brought up to County standards.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Zorc, SECONDED
by Commissioner O'Bryan, to direct staff to draft a letter to
the Indian River County Hospital District, regarding the
possible transfer to the County of the 36th Street right-of-way,
and authorize the Chairman to execute the document.
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A brief discussion followed about the County assessing what
improvements would need to be made and what the cost would
be to bring 361h Street up to County standards. It was noted
that if the District was interested in transferring the ownership
of the right-of-way, it would either need to bring the road up to
standard, or provide the funds for the County to do so.
The Chairman CALLED THE OUESTION and by a 4-0 vote
(Commissioner Davis absent), the Motion carried.
County Attorney Reingold affirmed that either he, or
Administrator Brown, would draft the letter for the
Chairman's signature.
(Clerk's Note: Commissioner Davis rejoined the meeting at 1:47
P.111.)
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
A. Emerpencv Services District
None
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
The Board reconvened as the Board of Commissioners of the Solid
Waste Disposal District. Those Minutes are available separately.
2:03 1. Approval of Minutes Meeting of May 17, 2016
p.m. (memorandum dated June 30, 2016)
2. Final Pay to SCS Engineers for Work Order No. 3 for the New
Household Hazardous Waste and Citizen Drop -Off Center
(memorandum dated June 30, 2016) 364-374
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C. Environmental Control Board
None
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 2:05
p.m.
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Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
By:
BCC Gi20i
Bob Solari, Chairman
Approved:
SEP 13 2016
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