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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
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Commission Chambers
Board of County Commissioners
Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman, District 2
Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman, District 4
Susan Adams, District 1
Bob Solari, District 5
Tim Zorc, District 3
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Terri Collins -Lister, Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final July 11, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: 5- Chairman Joseph Flescher
Vice Chairman Peter O'Bryan
Commissioner Susan Adams
Commissioner Bob Solari
Commissioner Tim Zorc
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
2.B. INVOCATION
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Bob Solari
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
Add: Item 5.1). Mayor Joel Tyson, City of Fellsmere to address the Board
Delete: Item 10.13.1. Request to speak from Ardra Rigby and Bill Rigby
Move: Item 103.3. Request to speak from Daniel De Liege, President /CEO,
Alliance Bioenergy to Item 5.E.
Move: Item 14.E.1. Alliance Bioenergy Post Process Yard Waste to be heard in
conjunction with Item 5.E.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, to
approve the Agenda, as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
5.A. 17-0710 Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of July 2017 as Parks
and Recreation Month
Recommended Action: Read and Presented.
Attachments: Proclamation
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Commissioner Flescher read and presented the Proclamation to Assistant County
Administrator Mike Zito; Recreation Manager Mike Redstone; Sandridge Golf
Club Pro Shop Manager Kendall Hedgecock; Shooting Range Staff Assistant
Tammy Archer; Conservation Land Technician Wendy Swindell; Intergenerational
Recreation Center Staff Assistant I Nalia Bauer; Aquatic Centers Recreation Leader
Katie Marleau; and Ocean Rescue Lifeguard I Kayla Stevens.
Read and Presented
5.B. 17-0668 Presentation by Daisy Packer, Executive Director, Keep Indian River
Beautiful of KIRB's Recycling Excellence Award from Keep Florida Beautiful
Recommended Action: No Action Required
Keep Indian River Beautiful (KIRB) Board of Trustees & President Ashima Wild
spoke about KIRB's Recycling Excellence Award. Ms. Packer spoke about several
KIRB programs and the new KIRB store located on 16th Avenue and Old Dixie
Highway. She announced that The International Coastal Cleanup will be held on
September 16, 2017.
Read and Presented
5.C. 17-0701 Presentation by Dina Reider-Hicks, Waste Management, Inc. of Florida,
regarding Commercial Recycling Promotion in Indian River County
Attachments: Recycle Promotion Brochure
Ms. Reider-Hicks presented the Commercial Recycling Promotion for the
unincorporated Indian River County and the City of Fellsmere's commercial
customers to encourage more businesses to recycle. She also mentioned that
Waste Management is working with those businesses to evaluate their waste to
ensure that they have the right size container.
Read and Presented
5.11). 17-0785 Addition 5.D. Request to speak from Joel Tyson, President of the Fellsmere
Area Property Owners Association
Recommended Action: No Action Required
Mr. Joel Tyson expressed his appreciation to the Board for their assistance in
improving the roads in the Fellsmere area.
Read and Presented
5.E. 17-0786 Addition 5.E. Moved Item 10.13.3. Request to Speak from Daniel De Liege,
President/CEO Alliance Bioenergy
Recommended Action: No Action Required
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This Public Discussion Item was moved from Item 10.B.3. to Item 5.E.
Mr. De Liege updated the Board on Alliance Bioenergy's acquisition of the former
INEOS New Planet Bioenergy Site.
Read and Presented
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.A. 17-0695 Regular Meeting of June 6, 2017
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 06062017 BCCDraft
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Adams,
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 6, 2017, as written. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
7.A. 17-0692 Proclamation and Retirement Award Honoring James Emerick on His
Retirement From Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
Department of Emergency Services/Fire Rescue Division with Twenty -Nine
Years of Service
Attachments: Proclamation
Service Award
Chairman Flescher recognized the retirement of Mr. James Emerick.
No Action Taken or Required
7.13. 17-0675 Notice of Application for Division of Historic Resources Special Category
Grant for the Kroegel Homestead Conservation Area
Recommended Action: This is an informational item only; no Board action is required
Attachments: Staff Report
DHR Informational Item 6-26-17 Kroegel attachment photos
2017 0615 DHR Kroegel Attachment 8B Maps
No Action Taken or Required
7.C. 17-0658 Florida Public Service Commission Order No. PSC -17 -0230 -TRF -EI In re:
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Petition for approval of revised customer security deposit tariff sheets, by
Florida Power & Light Company, is on file for review in the Office of the
Clerk to the Board.
Recommended Action: Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.D. 17-0657 Florida Public Service Commission Order No. PSC -17 -0229 -TRF -EI In re:
Petition for approval of revisions to tariff sheet Nos. 4.070 and 4.080,
deposit requirements and customer billing, by Duke Energy Florida, LLC, is
on file for review in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.
Recommended Action: Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.E. 17-0686 Florida Public Service Commission Memorandum Re: Docket No.
0170077 -EQ - Petition for approval of renewable energy tariff and standard
offer contract, by Florida Power & Light Company
Recommended Action: Informational Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.F. 17-0696 Florida Public Service Commission --Commission Conference Agenda for
the conference commencing at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2017 is
available for review in the office of the Clerk to the Board.
Recommended Action: No Action Taken or Required
Attachments: Commission Conference Agenda
No Action Taken or Required
7.G. 17-0681 Economic Development Council Resignation -Vacancy
Attachments: Staff Report
Resignation (EDC) Ltr - Keith Kite
No Action Taken or Required
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7.H. 17-0673 Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review
Recommended Action: This is an informational item only; no Board action is required.
Attachments: Event Calendar
No Action Taken or Required
7.1. 17-0699 Update on All Aboard Florida/Vero Electric Expenses
Recommended Action: No Action Required by Board
Attachments: Staff Report
All Aboard FL Expenses
FP&L-Vero Beach-FMPA expenses
No Action Taken or Required
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Items 8.1., 8.K., and 8.N. for
discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
8.A. 17-0659 Checks and Electronic Payments June 9, 2017 to June 15, 2017
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of June 9, 2017 to June 15, 2017
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.B. 17-0680 Checks and Electronic Payments June 16, 2017 to June 22, 2017
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of June 16, 2017 to June 22, 2017
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.C. 17-0688 Checks and Electronic Payments June 23, 2017 to June 29, 2017
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Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of June 23, 2017 to June 29, 2017
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.D. 17-0679 Approval of Administrative Policies AM -702.2 Family and Medical Leave
(FMLA), AM -701.1 Attendance and Punctuality, AM -301.3 Overtime, AM
301.1 Payroll/Salary Administration, and AM -501.1 Disclosure of Benefits
Recommended Action: Staff recommends and respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve Administrative Policies AM -702.2 Family and Medical Leave (FMLA),
AM -701.1 Attendance and Punctuality, AM -301.3 Overtime, AM -301.1
Payroll/Salary Administration, and AM -501.1 Disclosure of Benefits..
Attachments: Staff Report
702.2 -FMLA (2017)
701.1 (2017) Attendance and Punctuali
301.3(2017) Overtime
301.1 Payroll and Salary Administration 2017
501.1 (2017) Disclosure of Benefit
Approved staffs recommendation
8.E. 17-0663 Modification of Fee Schedule for Eminent Domain Legal Services
Recommended Action: The County Attorney recommends that the Board approve the revised retainer
agreement to include paralegal services at an hourly rate of $100.
Attachments: Staff Report
Letter from William P. Donee to Dylan Reingold, dated June 15, 2017
Letter from William P. Doney to Alan Polackwich, Sr., dated July 2, 2013
Approved staffs recommendation
8.F. 17-0672 Escambia County Housing Finance Authority Resolution
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board vote to approve the
resolution granting to the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority area of
operation permission to operate the Authority's TBA Program and mortgage credit
certificate program within Indian River County.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Proposed Resolution
July 11, 2017
Approved Resolution 2017-067, granting continuing "area of operation" authority
to the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority to operate its Single Family
Mortgage Loan Program and Mortgage Credit Certificate Programs within Indian
River County, Florida; providing a term; providing for repeal of inconsistent
provisions; and providing an effective date.
Approved
8.G. 17-0677 Airport Zoning Regulations Interlocal Agreement - City of Sebastian
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board vote to approve the
Airport Zoning Regulations Interlocal Agreement and authorize the Chair to
execute the Airport Zoning Regulations Interlocal Agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Indian River County Airport Zoning Regulations, Section 911.17
Proposed Airport Zoning Regulations Interlocal Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.H. 17-0689 Recommended Selection of Consultants for RFQ 2017029 - Asset
Management Services for Utilities
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the committee's final ranking and authorize
negotiations with the top ranked firm (and the subsequently ranked firms, should
negotiations with any higher ranked firms fail) in accordance with FS 287.055,
Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation for negotiations for Asset Management Services
for Utilities with the top ranked firm, Arcadis U.S., Inc.
8.1. 17-0690 Recommended Selection of Consultants for RFP 2017045 - Benefits
Consultant/Broker/Actuarial Services
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the committee's final ranking and authorize
negotiations with the top ranked firm (and the subsequently ranked firms, should
negotiations with any higher ranked firms fail).
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Attachments: Staff Report - 2017045
Mr. Kurt Gehring, CEO, The Gehring Group, Inc., stated that his firm came in as
second lowest bidder for the Benefits Consultant/Broker/Actuarial Services and
thanked County staff for the opportunity to provide benefit services for the last
seven years. He wished Lockton Companies (first lowest bidder) well.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Flescher,
to approve the committee's final ranking and authorize negotiations for Healthcare
Benefits Consulting Services with the top ranked firm, Lockton Companies; and the
subsequently ranked firms: The Gehring Group, Inc.; Gallagher Benefits Services,
Inc.; Aon Consulting, Inc.; March & McLennan Agency; and USI Insurance Services,
should negotiations with any higher ranked firms fail. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
8.J. 17-0693 Approval of Master Agreement for Building Division Document Imaging
Services and Products with DataBank IMX
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the Master
Agreement with OSAM Document Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of DataBank IMX,
after approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Master Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.K. 17-0694 Award of Bid 2017052 - Fairgrounds Roof Coating
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2017052 to the lowest, responsive and responsible
bidder, Atlantic Roofing II of Vero Beach, Inc., and authorize the Purchasing Division to
issue a Purchase Order for the work.
Attachments: Staff Report
Commissioner O'Bryan questioned the large spread in the bid amounts submitted
for application of sealant roof coatings on the Fairgrounds Expo Exhibition Center
and the Pavilion. He wanted to make sure that the low bid amount was a valid
number and whether staff felt confident that the bidder could do the work for
$85,712.00. Purchasing Manager Jennifer Hyde confirmed that staff was confident
that Atlantic Roofing II of Vero Beach, Inc. could complete the work as bid.
Commissioner Zorc inquired if staff verified the state license on record for Atlantic
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Roof II, not Atlantic Roof 1. Ms. Hyde replied in the affirmative that staff verified
both with the County Building Department and the State that Atlantic Roof II was
as bid.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
8.L. 17-0709 Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 019
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve the budget resolution
amending the fiscal year 2016/2017 budget.
Attachments: Staff Report
2016 2017 Resolution
Exhibit "A" BA 019
Approved Resolution 2017-068, amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget.
Approved
8.M. 17-0665 Work Order No. 2, Masteller & Moler, Inc. Amendment No. 3 IRC
Courthouse Judges Security Upgrades
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 3 to Masteller & Moler, Inc.
authorizing the professional services as outlined in the Scope of Services and
requests the Board to authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 3 on their
behalf for a total lump sum amount of $1,630.00.
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment No. 3
Exhibit A
Approved staffs recommendation
8.N. 17-0671 CR 510/58th Avenue Intersection - Advance Acquisition Wabasso Hillside,
LLC- 8495 58th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Purchase Agreement for the property
located at 8495 58th Avenue, and agree to the future construction of a southbound
left turn lane and northbound right turn lane to the entrance of the Red Stick Golf
Club located at 8350 58th Avenue as consideration and authorize the Chairman to
execute the purchase agreement on behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Original Puchase Agreement
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Vice Chairman O'Bryan detailed the agreement with Wabasso Hillside, LLC., for a
portion of right-of-way at the corner of 58th Avenue and County Road 510 (CR
510) to allow for a turn lane in the future. He referred to the wording in Section
2.1 of the Agreement and asked if Attorney DeBraal would clarify that no turn lanes
would be constructed until the County widens 58th Avenue.
Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal addressed Vice Chairman O'Bryan's concern
by referring to the language in Section 2.1, "The County shall construct the
improvements if and when the County widens 58th Avenue to a four lane divided
highway section." and added that Wabasso Hillside LLC., was aware that the
property was not part of the County's 5 -year Capital Improvement Element.
Commissioner Zorc inquired whether the interim and temporary improvements in
the area would not constitute or trigger Section 2.1. of the Agreement, due to the
morning backlog that occurs. He asked if this was the last piece of right-of-way
needed to construct the temporary right turn lane on CR 510.
Public Works Director Rich Szpyrka replied that the improvements would not
constitute or trigger Section 2.1 of the Agreement and that the Wabasso Hillside,
LLC. property was the last piece of right-of-way needed to complete the design and
move the utilities for construction of an east bound to southbound right turn lane.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to
approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
8.0. 17-0678 Resolution Requesting Funding Assistance from State of Florida Beach
Erosion Control Program - FY 2018/19
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of the Resolution
Attachments: Staff Report
FDEP Resolution FY 2018-19
Approved Resolution 2017-069, requesting assistance from the State of Florida
Beach Erosion Control Program - FY 2018/19.
Approved
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISMENT FOR HEARINGS IS ON
FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD.
10.A.1. 17-0660 Final Hearing: County Initiated Request to Amend (Update) Mixed Use
Policy 5.6 of the Future Land Use Element (FLUE) of the County's
Comprehensive Plan [Legislative]
Recommended Action: Based on the analysis, staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve the proposed
comprehensive plan text amendment by approving the ordinance.
Attachments: Staff Report
Minutes from 11-15-2016 BCC Meeting
Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment Application
Minutes from the 1-26-17 PZC Meeting
Minutes from the March 7, 2017 BCC Meetinq
Letters from State Review Agencies
Analysis of Zoning and Mixed Use in the Area of SR 60/66th Avenue
SR 60 -58th Avenue Node Map
Proposed Policy 5.6 Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment
Sample "Master Plan" Area
Sample Conceptual Lay -out of Mixed Use and IRSC Campus
Ordinance (includes Appendix A proposed Comp Plan Text Amendment)
Community Development Director Stan Boling provided a PowerPoint
Presentation detailing the Comprehensive Plan (the Plan) Amendment Process,
Proposed Changes to Future Land Use Element (FLUE) Policy 5.6, establishing
special mixed use criteria for State Road 60/Indian River State College
preferred location area, and spoke about some of the concerns raised at Board
Meetings with regard to the commercial component that could be developed
with no obligation to complete residential units.
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing.
Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, questioned the procedure on having a
hearing to adopt the Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment to the FLUE Policy
5.6 and the Amendment to Chapter 915, Mixed Use Regulation, consistent with
the FLUE Policy 5.6 in the Land Development Regulations (LDR's) at the same
Board meeting. He stated that the Amendment to the FLUE Policy 5.6 in the
LDR's should be heard at a separate meeting to give the public an opportunity
for review.
County Attorney Reingold replied that as long as the Plan Amendments were
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adopted, the corresponding LDR's Amendments are consistent with the Plan
and can be adopted at the same meeting. He added that typically the Plan and
LDR's Amendments were adopted at the same meeting, so they would be
consistent.
Director Boling commented that the LDR Amendment to the FLUE Policy 5.6
was advertised separately and presented to the Planning and Zoning
Commission at a Public Hearing.
The Board addressed Mr. Johnson's concerns and summarized the Plan
Amendment Process.
Attorney Christopher Marine, Gould, Cooksey and Fennell, representing the
adjacent private land owner, supported the Amendment to the Plan.
Lou Aprile, Citrus Springs, spoke of a document from Indian River State
College that states no living person could live or build on the property.
Attorney Reingold was not aware of such a document and pointed out that if the
document becomes public, the County would review the document and bring it
back to the Board to make the necessary changes to the Plan at that time.
There being no further speakers, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
Vice Chairman O'Bryan had a major concern that there were not any real
criteria for the residential to be built at some point. He recognized that staff
had pointed out that prior to completion of more than 50% of the commercial
area; the infrastructure that serves the residential portion is either constructed or
bonded out. He added that there was no timeline for when the residences
would go in, and that all of the changes from the existing Mixed Use Policy to
the new policy favored an increase in commercial.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Chairman Flescher, by
a (4-1) vote to adopt Ordinance 2017-007, amending the text of Mixed Use Policy
5.6 of the Future Land Use Element of the County's Comprehensive Plan and
providing codification, severability, and an effective date. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 4 Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Solari, and
Commissioner Zorc
Nay: 1 - Vice Chairman O'Bryan
10.A.2. 17-0661 Consideration of Land Development Regulations (LDR) Amendment for
Mixed Use Regulations Consistent with Proposed Policy 5.6 Provisions
for SR 60/IRSC (Indian River State College) Mixed Use Development
[Legislative]
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed
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ordinance.
Attachments: Staff Report
Minutes from May 25, 2017 PZC
Proposed Ordinance to Amend LDR Chapter 915
Community Development Director Stan Boling provided a PowerPoint
Presentation detailing the proposed Land Development Regulations (LDR)
amendment to Chapter 915, Planned Development Process and Standards for
Development, which allows for a mix of commercial and residential in certain
"residential" locations, subject to special criteria. He noted that this LDR
Amendment is consistent with the Future Land Use Element (FLUE) 5.6 in the
Comprehensive Plan adopted in Agenda Item l O.A.1.
Chairman Flescher opened the Public Hearing. There being no speakers; the
Chairman closed the Public Hearing.
Although Vice Chairman O'Bryan was opposed to the Amendment to the FLUE
Policy 5.6., he would support the Amendment to the LDRs to Chapter 915, now
that the Board had set policy in Agenda Item 10.A.1.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to
adopt Ordinance 2017-008, concerning Amendments to its Land Development
Regulations (LDR's); providing for Amendment to Chapter 915, Planned
Development (P.D.) Process and Standards for Development; by amending
Section 915.20 Mixed Use Standards; and by providing for repeal of conflicting
provisions; codification; severability; and effective date. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
10.A.3. 17-0662 Consideration of Land Development Regulation (LDR) Amendment to
Chapter 926, Establishing Provision and Criteria for Reducing
Landscape Requirements for Projects in Remote Agricultural Areas
[Legislative]
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed
ordinance.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Location Map of Proposed Solar Farms
Indian River Solar Energy Center Landscape Plan
Minutes from March 21, 2017 BCC
Map of Urban Service Area Boundary; A-2 and A-3 Areas
Minutes from May 25, 2017 PZC
Proposed Ordinance
Community Development Director Stan Boling in his PowerPoint Presentation
reviewed the Land Development Regulation (LDR) Amendment to Chapter
926, Establishing Provision and Criteria for Reducing Landscape Requirements
for Projects in Remote Agricultural Areas. He mentioned that the Board
recently approved a Florida Power & Light (FPL) application for special
exception use and site plan for two large solar farm projects. He said that the
Board instructed staff to look at potential changes in landscaping and an
amendment to the LDR, because they felt a full buffer was not necessary due to
the remote location. He noted that this amendment would apply only to areas in
the western portion and agricultural districts of Indian River County and would
establish a provision for the Community Development Director to reduce
perimeter and green space (non -vehicular open space) landscape requirements
based on mitigating factors. He concluded that any decisions by the
Community Development Director were appealable to the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Board.
Commissioner Solari spoke on the reason for the amendment to the LDR in the
remote area.
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing.
Bob Johnson, Coral Winds Subdivision, felt it was not necessary to amend the
LDR's and if someone wanted a special exception, it should be presented to the
Board on a case-by-case basis.
Bruce Barkett, Attorney representing FPL, supported the amendment to the
LDR's and Commissioner Solari's comments.
Vice Chairman O'Bryan and Chairman Flescher addressed Mr. Johnson's
comments.
There being no further speakers, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to
adopt Ordinance 2017-009, concerning amendments to its Land Development
Regulations (LDR's); providing for amendments to Chapter 926, Landscape
and Buffer Regulations; by amending Section 926.05 General Requirements; and
by providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; codification; severability; and
effective date. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:30 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at
10:41 a.m., with all members present.
10.A.4. 17-0674 Appeal by Hal & Martha McAdams of a Decision by the Planning & Zoning
Commission to Deny a Side Yard Setback Variance of 5' Feet for a Pool
Enclosure on Lot 3, Block 1, Diana Park Subdivision [VAR -17-05-01 /
92080125-78723] [Quasi -Judicial]
Recommended Action: Based on the analysis, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners
make a finding that the Planning & Zoning Commission adequately evaluated the
variance application and uphold the Planning & Zoning Commission decision and
deny the appeal.
Attachments: Staff Report
Appeal Letters
Location Map
PZC Staff Report with Attachments
May 25, 2017 Approved PZC Meeting Minutes
Each Commissioner, as requested by the Chairman, disclosed ex parte
communications, site visits, or independent investigations. They also affirmed that
they have an open mind and can base their decisions on the evidence presented and
the applicable law.
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. The Deputy Clerk administered the Oath
to all persons who wished to speak at the hearing.
Community Development Director Stan Boling, in his PowerPoint Presentation,
gave background, on the appeal by Hal and Martha McAdams for a variance
request for a side yard setback variance of 5 feet from 15' to 10' for a pool screen
enclosure on Lot 3, Block 1, Diana Park Subdivision, and the process of the appeal.
He recapped a timeline for the particular place, stating the house was built in 1984
under R-1 zoning which required a 10' side yard setback; however, in 1985, the
subject lot and subdivision was rezoned from R-1 to RS -3 which increased the
setback from 10' to 15'. He continued that the pool and deck was constructed on
the subject property in 1992, but no pool enclosure was proposed at the time. He
pointed out that requests for variances were rare and that there had been a total of
two in the last 10 years. The Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) considered
the request based on eight (8) specific criteria (must meet all eight) and took the
action to deny.
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Director Boling concluded that both staff and the applicant agreed that the PZC did
not fail under the appeal criteria to properly handle the request and was justified in its
decision to deny the variance; however, the applicant wished to appeal before the
Board. Director Boling pointed out that when the PZC looked at the particular
application, one of their concerns was that the County -initiated rezoning action in
1985 created the situation, so as a follow-up to the PZC's discussion, staff included as
an alternative, the possibility of an amendment to the LDR to grandfather -in setbacks
for accessory structures attached to legal non -conforming structures that were a result
of the County -initiated rezoning.
Mr. Hal McAdams, 540 61 st Avenue, displayed photos of the pool area where the pool
screen enclosure would be placed with the setback at 15' as requested. He asked the
Board for their consideration for a change in the Code for a request for a side yard
setback variance of 5' feet for a pool enclosure. He offered copies of letters from
their neighbors stating that they had no objection to a pool screen enclosure being
placed with a setback variance of 10' feet.
Director Boling and Mr. McAdams responded to the Board's questions on the variance
request and setbacks.
Mrs. Martha McAdams asked the Board for their consideration of a variance request
and she pointed out that the screen enclosure would have been approved at the time
the pool was built.
R.J. MacMillian, Vero Beach resident, was sworn in and stated that he had sat on the
Board of Variances for the City of Vero Beach and opined that the rules need to be
changed. He felt that the application for variance request should be approved and in
the future make it easier to get variances.
Joseph Paladin, President of Black Swan Consulting, agreed with the applicants and
felt the McAdams' should be granted a variance.
The Chairman asked for any final arguments, ensured that all documents and tangible
evidence were in the hands of the Deputy Clerk, and there being no further speakers,
he closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Solari stated the following reasons on why he voted to deny the request
of variance: 1) the Eighth Criteria in the Indian River County Code; and 2) that the
PZC followed the code.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Solari, to
find that the Planning and Zoning Commission adequately evaluated the variance
application under the appropriate variance criteria and to uphold the PZC's decision
to deny the request of variance. The motion carried by the following vote:
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Aye: 5 - Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
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A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to
direct staff to prepare a Land Development Regulation revision allowing for
non -conformity screen enclosure or accessory structure which was prohibited
because of a County -initiated rezoning action and bring back to the Board for
approval at a near future meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
Ordinance Concerning Medical Cannabis (Continued from June 13, 2017
and June 20, 2017) [Legislative]
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the chair open the public hearing
and after taking public comment vote to deny the proposed ordinance.
Attachments: Staff Report
Ordinance Concerning Medical Cannabis
Attorney Reingold referred to the draft Ordinance that would have regulated what
was previously under Florida Statutes, described as Medical Cannabis in the same
manner as Medical Marijuana. Subsequently, the Florida Legislation during its
special session, passed and the Governor signed, a Bill that would provide local
Governments with two options in regulating Medical Marijuana: 1) to ban Medical
Marijuana Treatment Center Dispensary Facilities; or 2) allow them per pharmacy
regulations. Since the legislation nullifies the proposed Ordinance, the County
Attorney's Office recommends that the Board hold the Public Hearing to take public
comment and after the public comments, vote to deny the proposed Ordinance.
Chairman Flescher opened the Public Hearing. There being no speakers, the
Chairman closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Solari, to
deny the Proposed Medical Cannabis Ordinance, amending Chapter 315 (Pain
Management Clinics, Controlled Substances and Medical Marijuana) of the Code of
Indian River County to revise regulations and prohibitions of certain activities
relating to low -THC and Medical Cannabis. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.6.1. 17-0669 Request to Speak from Ardra Rigby and Bill Rigby Regarding Drainage
and Sewer Services in the Wabasso Community
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Recommended Action: Public Discussion Item - No Action Required
Attachments: Request to Speak Form
This item was deleted.
No Action Taken or Required
10.6.2. 17-0670 Request to Speak from Wanda Scott, Gifford Economic Development
Council, Regarding Gifford Economic Development Follow -Up
Recommended Action: Request to Speak - No Action Required
Attachments: Request to Speak Form
Ms. Wanda Scott, on behalf of the Gifford Economic Development Council,
spoke on Operation Safe Street and the impact on the safety of the residents.
She addressed the crime statistical data for Gifford, which was overall low, and
her concern about misinterpretation of the crime statistical data contained in the
Gifford Neighborhood Plan versus the media reports.
Chairman Flescher discussed the Sheriffs requirement to report to the State and
referred Ms. Scott to Sheriff Deryl Loar on what the County was doing to make
the Gifford area safer.
A discussion ensued regarding the data contained in the Gifford Neighborhood
Plan from 2014. Ms. Scott wanted the data statistics updated.
The Board directed Ms. Scott to make a public record request from the Sheriff
for a current crime statistical data.
10.6.3. 17-0706 Request to Speak from Daniel De Liege, President/CEO, Alliance
Bioenergy Regarding Update on Acquisition of former INEOS site.
Attachments: Request to Speak Form
This Item was moved to be heard under Proclamations and Presentations as
Item 5.E.
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C.1. 17-0682 Notice of Scheduled Public Hearing on July 18, 2017: to Consider North
Sebastian Septic to Sewer (S2S) Phase 1 Sewer Assessment Project in
Indian River County, Florida [Legislative]
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Recommended Action: This public notice item is provided for the Commission's information. No
action is needed at this time.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attorney Reingold read into record.
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
11.A. 17-0703 Indian River County Annex Building 1028 20th Place, Vero Beach, Florida
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the sale to Youth Guidance of the Indian River County Annex
Building for the offered price of $225,000 with proceeds used in accordance with
Ordinance No. 92-07 placing restrictions on the proceeds from the sale of the old
library site.
Attachments: Staff Report
Quit Claim Deed dated April 19, 1988
Quit Claim Deed dated January 13, 1992
Ordinance No. 92-07 dated March 10, 1992
County Administrator Jason Brown indicated that Youth Guidance has expressed an
interest in purchasing the Indian River County Annex Building at 1028 20th Place
(Old Library Site), to continue their operations in that location for an offered price
of $225,000. He stated that the Annex Building once housed the Ag Extension
Service, and the Housing Authority and Section 8 Operations, which were moved
into office space at the County Administration Complex. He continued that an
estimated $200,000 in repairs and maintenance are needed to the roof and air
conditioning systems of the building. The building was recently appraised "as is"
at $350,000. He pointed out that staff was supportive of the sale of the Annex
Building to Youth Guidance, and noted that Florida State Statutes Section 125.38
allows for the private sale to a not-for-profit organization for such price as the
board may fix without having to go out to bid. He concluded that the proceeds
from the sale shall be used in accordance with Ordinance No. 92-07, placing
restrictions on the proceeds from the sale of the Old Library Site.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Commissioner Adams, to
approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
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A. Community Development
B. Emergency Services
C. General Services
1. Human Services
2. Sandridge Golf Club
3. Recreation
D. Human Resources
12.D.1. 17-0691 2017 Indian River County Health Fair Committee Recognition
Recommended Action: Staff recommends and respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners extend sincere appreciation to the Health Fair Committee
Members and Facilities and Parks Division staff for their hard work and efforts
in support of the annual health fair.
Attachments: Staff Report
Human Resources Director Suzanne Boyll spoke on the 2017 Health Fair held
on June 23, 2017, and recognized representatives from the Health Fair
Committee and the Facilities and Parks Division staff for their efforts and hard
work on making the annual event a success.
Commissioner Zorc inquired if there were any Automated External
Defibrillators (AED) devices in the County Administration Buildings A or B.
It was pointed out that Fire Prevention had an AED device on site; however, he
felt there should be an AED device in the County Buildings for evening
meetings or events.
E. Office of Management and Budget
12.E.1. 17-0667 Government Finance Officers Association awarding Indian River County
GFOA's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2016-17
Budget
Recommended Action: No Action is Required
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Attachments: Staff Report
Letter from GFOA dated May 18, 2017
GFOA Press Release
GFOA Certificate of Recognition for Budget Preparation
Management and Budget Director Michael Smykowski announced the
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 and
mentioned the County has received this award for 27 consecutive years. He
recognized the entire Budget Team: Ruth Bommarito, Kristin Daniels, and
Carol Bergeron for making this award possible.
F. Public Works
12.F.1. 17-0697 Administration Complex Buildings A&B Selection of Roof Color
Recommended action: Staff recommends Terra Cotta for the roof color as this color is the closest color
to the existing tile roof.
Attachments: Staff Report
McElroy Metal Color Chart
Chairman Flescher noted that the Terra Cotta roof color was the closest match to
the existing tile roof on the County Administration Buildings and that the second
selection for the Administration Building Roof was the Copper Penny color,
which would cost more. He inquired from staff if there was any benefit to the
Copper Penny color reflective quality.
Public Works Director Rich Szpyrka replied that the Copper Penny was of the
same quality as the Terra Cotta color. He did point out that when choosing the
type of roof, staff had to be cognizant of reflectivity of the roof with a nearby
airport.
A motion was made by Commissioner Zorc, seconded by Commissioner Solari,
to approve Terra Cotta for the roof color for the County Administration Complex
Buildings A and B. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
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13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
13.A. 17-0711 Resolution Establishing the Development Review and Permit Process
Advisory Committee
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board adopt the resolution establishing and governing the
Development Review and Permit Process Advisory Committee.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution founding the Development Review and Permit Process
Advisory Committee
Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal stated that the Board, at their June 23, 2017
meeting, directed staff to draft a resolution establishing and governing the
Development Review and Permit Process Advisory Committee. He briefly
reviewed the Resolution containing the specific criteria from the Board, and asked
if the Board had any other criteria.
Commissioner Solari suggested moving Item 4.d to 4.a. in the section called
Powers and Duties.
A discussion ensued on the section called Powers and Duties. Vice Chairman
O'Bryan suggested making it simple and just take out the wording "July ll, 2017
meeting" from Item e, to read: "reserved for additional powers and duties as
decided by the Board".
Commissioner Zorc recommended changing the number of members from 1 l to 13
to prevent gaps in representation since each Board Member chooses two members.
A discussion followed on committee membership and Commissioner Solari
suggested each Board member select two members and the majority of the Board
would choose three (3) Member -At -Large Members.
Attorney Reingold summarized the Commissioner's suggestions, and hoped to
bring to the August 15th meeting applications for three Members -At -Large.
Attorney DeBraal reviewed the changes to the resolutions.
l) Change the membership from 1 l members to 13 members with each
Commissioner choosing two members and the remaining members will be chosen
at large by the majority of the Commissioners.
2) In Powers and Duties, move 4.d. to 4.a. and reserve 4.e. for additional powers
and duties as decided by the Board.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, to
approve Resolution 2017-070 Establishing the Development Review and Permit
Process Advisory Committee, as amended with the following amendments:
1. Change the membership from 11 members to 13 members with each Commissioner
choosing two members, the remaining members will be chosen at large.
2. In Powers and Duties, move 4.d. to 4.a., and 4.e. to be reserved for additional
powers and duties as decided by the Board.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
13.113. 17-0712 Approval of Expert Witness Fees for Laurel Homes 66th Avenue Parcel
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board approve the Laurel
Homes experts' costs and fees in the amount of $121,964.30.
Attachments: Staff Report
Expert Witness Fees Table
Attorney DeBraal said that on June 16, 2015, the County settled a case with Laurel
Homes, Inc. to purchase 3.53 acres of property needed for construction of 66th
Avenue between 4th street and State Road 60. He continued that the parties had
not reached a settlement on the issue of the costs and expert witness fees, and that
the condemning authority (Indian River County) is obligated by Florida Statute to
pay the opposing party's expert witness fees and court costs.
The Commissioners expressed their displeasure with the expert witness fees, but
said challenging these fees could be costly.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Commissioner Adams, to
approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
13.C. 17-0676 Draft Medical Marijuana Ordinance
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board review and make
comments on the proposed ordinance language and authorize the County Attorney's
Office to set a public hearing on such ordinance for the August 15, 2017 Board
meeting. The County Attorney's Office also recommends that the Board authorize
the Community Development Department to draft an ordinance amending the land
development regulations to remove references to medical marijuana. Finally, the
County Attorney's Office recommends the Board invoke the pending ordinance
doctrine while the Board is considering the adoption of the proposed language
prohibiting Dispensaries in the unincorporated areas of Indian River County.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Draft Medical Marijuana Ordinance
Attorney Reingold reiterated that under the new medical marijuana law, local
governments have two options with regards to regulating Medical Marijuana
Treatment Centers Dispensaries (Dispensaries): 1) the County is permitted to ban
Dispensaries; or 2) the County may allow Dispensaries, but the location and
permitting of Dispensaries in the same manner as that of a pharmacy. He added
that the City of Sebastian intends to allow Dispensaries and the City of Vero Beach
intends to prohibit Dispensaries; however, it would grandfather in one of the
already approved Dispensaries.
Attorney Reingold stated that the draft language in the proposed ordinance does
three things: 1) it removes references to marijuana throughout the Pain
Management Clinic Ordinance; 2) it establishes a clear ban on these types of
Dispensaries; and 3) it makes clear that any other code language that is inconsistent
with that ban may be repealed.
Attorney Reingold said that if it was the will of the Board to continue to ban
Dispensaries in the unincorporated area of Indian River County, the County
Attorney's Office recommends: 1) the Board review the proposed Ordinance
language and authorize the County Attorney's Office to set a Public Hearing on the
proposed Ordinance for the August 15, 2017 Board Meeting; 2) the Board authorize
the Community Development Department to draft an Ordinance amending the Land
Development Regulations to remove references to medical marijuana; and 3) the
Board invoke the pending Ordinance doctrine while the Board is considering the
adoption of the proposed language prohibiting Dispensaries in the unincorporated
areas of Indian River County.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to
1) authorize the County Attorney's Office to set a Public Hearing on the Proposed
Medical Marijuana Ordinance for August 15, 2017; 2) authorize the Community
Development Department to draft an Ordinance amending the Land Development
Regulations to remove references to medical marijuana; and 3) invoke the pending
Ordinance doctrine while considering the adoption of the proposed language
prohibiting Dispensaries in the unincorporated areas of Indian River County. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman
B. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman
C. Commissioner Susan Adams
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D. Commissioner Bob Solari
E. Commissioner Tim Zore
14.E.1. 17-0702 Alliance Bioenergy Post Process Yard Waste
Recommended Action: Discussion
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum
2017-021 Alliance Bioenergy Option Agreement February 7 2017
(Clerk's Note: This Item was heard in conjunction with Item 5.E. and placed
here for continuity)
Commissioner Zorc requested the Board extend the prior Option Agreement for
Processed Vegetative Waste between the County and Alliance Bioenergy, Inc.
for 90 days to allow enough time for Alliance Bioenergy to obtain ownership
status of the former INEOS New Planet Bioenergy site.
Per the Board's direction, Attorney Reingold would bring back to the Board at
their July 18, 2017 meeting, an amendment to the Option Agreement for
Processed Vegetative Waste with Alliance Bioenergy, Inc. that would extend out
90 -days from the date of execution of the Agreement or the closing on the
property.
14.E.2. 17-0707 Utilities Amnesty Program and Adoption of Ordinance
Recommended Action: Discussion
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum
Utility Amnesty Program Ordinance from July 2015
Commissioner Zorc reviewed the previous Utilities Amnesty Program and noted
that there were several planned developments where the owner prepaid and
purchased more Equivalent Residential Units (ERU) than they needed. He
asked for the Board's consideration of an Ordinance establishing an Amnesty
Program for certain Utility Delinquency charges with a stipulation that it was
only temporary.
County Administrator Jason Brown stated that County staff recognized that there
were individuals who had purchased more ERUs than needed, and agreed that
there needed to be a mechanism to resolve the situation. He expressed his
concerns on opening up the Utilities Amnesty Program.
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A discussion followed about the Utilities Amnesty Program and a policy or plan
to deal with the stranded ERUs. Commissioners Solari, O'Bryan, Adams, and
Flescher were opposed to revisiting the Amnesty Program, but would support
staff looking at other policies or options on the stranded ERUs.
Attorney Reingold recapped the Board's discussion and said it was the
consensus of the Board for staff to look at the stranded ERUs issue and to bring
back some proposals to the Board.
Commissioner Zorc also wanted staff to consider ERU donations for
non -profits.
Joseph Paladin, President of Black Swan Consulting, stated that ERUs were
reservation of capacity. He felt that it was double dipping to pay both ERU
fees and impact fees, and suggested that going forward, to apply ERU fees to
the future impact fees.
A discussion ensued on ERU fees, base facility charges, operational costs to
maintain the Utilities, and impact fees.
Utilities Director Vincent Burke explained that when someone enters into a
contract for ERUs and the impact fees are paid, you are entering into a contract
for the County Utilities to build and reserve the capacity.
David Ederer, Manager of WCF2, LLC, Bella Vista Isles Development,
appreciated the Board's discussion on opening up the Amnesty program one
more time, because of the impact the Indian River Mall has had on his
development and the $1,410 minimum ERU charge per month.
The Chairman called for a recess at 12: 57 p.m., and reconvened the meeting
at 1:07 p.m., with all members present.
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
A. Emergency Services District
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
The Board reconvened as the Board of Commissioners of the Solid Waste
Disposal District. The minutes will be approved at an upcoming Solid Waste
Disposal District meeting.
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15.6.1. 17-0627 Approval of Minutes Meeting of May 16, 2017
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 05162017SW DD
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner
Solari, to approve the Solid Waste Disposal District minutes of May 16, 2017, as
written. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
15.6.2. 17-0683 Final Pay to Geosyntec for Work Order No. 4 - Former Gifford Road
Landfill - One Year of Groundwater Monitoring/Reporting,
Implementation of the Remedial Action Modification Plan and Related
Consulting Services
Recommended Action: SWDD staff recommends that its Board approve Geosyntec's final invoice
amount of $4,005.67.
Attachments: Staff Report
Geosyntec Proiect Completion Report & Final Invoice
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner
Solari, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
15.6.3. 17-0684 Final Pay to INEOS New Planet BioEnergy, LLC for Yard Waste
Processing Services through March 31, 2017
Recommended Action: SWDD staff recommends that its Board approve INPB's final invoice amount
of $38,293.56.
Attachments: Staff Report
INPB Final Invoice
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner
Solari, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
15.6.4. 17-0685 Final Pay to Geosyntec for CCNA-2014-Work Order No. 5 - 2016 Title V
Air Operation Permit Renewal
Recommended Action: SWDD staff recommends that its Board approve Geosyntec's final invoice
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amount of $685.47.
Attachments: Staff Report
Geosyntec Project Completion Report & Final Invoice
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner
Solari, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc
15.6.5. 17-0704 July 2017 Update on Brownfields Redevelopment Process for the
Former South Gifford Landfill Site
Recommended Action: Staff is requesting input from the SWDD Board on the following: 1. Authorize
staff to proceed with surveying, designing and bidding for a frontage
improvement plan based on the preliminary financial costs. A work order for
specific work will be brought to the Board for approval at a future meeting. 2.
Input on the conceptual ideas as well as the preliminary capital costs that have
been generated by the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and
Geosyntec.
Attachments: Staff Report
Solid Waste Disposal District Managing Director Himanshu Mehta provided an
update though his PowerPoint Presentation of the Brownfields Redevelopment
Process Improvement Plan for the former South Gifford Road Landfill (Gifford
Landfill). He stated that the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
(TCRPC) was awarded a Brownfields Coalition Assessment Grant utilizing the
Gifford Landfill and was working with Geosyntec on a redevelopment plan for
the site. He added that in December 2016, the TCRPC held a workshop in the
Gifford Community to engage the community on ideas for the potential
redevelopment uses for the former landfill site. He continued that on January
24, 2017, the Board directed staff: l) to authorize the TCRPC to continue with
the redevelopment planning efforts with direction from the SWDD; 2)
authorized staff to clean up and beautify County frontage in the initial phase;
and 3) not commit to three to five acres for the Gifford Customer Convenience
Center, but to keep 12 to 15 acres reserved for the Road and Bridge Compound.
Managing Director Mehta referred to the County Frontage at the Gifford
Landfill and mentioned that one of the options was to clear some of the
frontage area and the exotics in order to replace the required landscape buffer in
accordance with the County Code for an estimated cost of $100,000. He also
mentioned a lower cost option for a visually/aesthetically pleasing buffer on the
opening areas.
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A discussion ensued on the landscaping costs. It was the consensus of the
Board to remove some of the exotics and clean up the frontage without the
additional landscaping.
Managing Director Mehta gave an overview of Plans A & B - Conceptual
Community Input from the December 2016 meeting which included an
Amphitheater, Open Air Pavilions, Cultural Arts Building, Farmer's Market,
Open Fields, and Hiking Trails, for an estimated cost of $16 million to $22
million, not including the operational costs. He said that the TCRPC would
hold another Community Stakeholders Meeting at the Gifford Community
Center on July 27, 2017 to obtain community input on the plans and costs. He
added that none of these improvements were in the County budget or future
plans, and would require grants and private funding.
County Administrator Brown expressed his thoughts on scaling back the plans
for the Gifford Landfill site and felt the estimated costs were too high. He
cautioned that these improvements were not set aside in the five-year plan.
Commissioner Solari suggested cleaning up the frontage area of the site and
noted that there were no extra funds set aside in the County's budget for this
type of project. He preferred to focus on the current County's facilities with
the limited resources.
Vice Chairman O'Bryan looked at the Gifford Landfill site as a long term plan.
He supported a second Community Meeting for input, and suggested scaling
back and prioritizing the project to complete in phases, which would be an
opportunity to look for grants and other funding.
Chairman Flescher spoke on the Intergenerational Recreation Facility as a long
range plan and how estimated costs end up always costing more. He agreed
with Vice Chairman O'Bryan to develop a long term plan for the site and clean
up the frontage area.
Commissioner Adams commented that there were many opportunities in
Brownfields Site Rehabilitation Programs through the State with grants and
partnership opportunities within the community.
Commissioner Zorc suggested that a Master Plan of the Gifford Landfill should
be done in stand-alone phases with funding limits.
Freddie Woolfork, 4590 57th Avenue, wanted the project to continue and
suggested going back to the community to let them know that it is a long-term
plan. He agreed that the wish list should be prioritized, that it should be done
in stages, and opined that the garden would not be a good concept on a former
landfill. He also agreed that the front area needed to be cleaned up.
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Managing Director Mehta noted that the Gifford Customer Convenience Center
was the focal point of the difference of the Conceptual "Plan A" and "Plan B",
and he asked for input from the Board. Vice Chairman O'Bryan suggested
going with Plan B, keeping the Gifford Customer Convenience Center open.
It was the Board's consensus to direct staff to move forward with 1) cleaning up
the frontage and removing the exotics from the former South Gifford Landfill
Site without a lot of additional landscaping; 2) continue with the Community
meetings to prioritize their ideas for the site; 3) economize (scale back the
project); and 4) phase the project by priority.
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
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Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
By:
Deputy Clerk
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Flescher, Chairman
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