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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
9:00 AM
Commission Chambers
Board of County Commissioners
Joseph E. Flescher, District 2
Peter D. O'Bryan, 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
Maureen Gelfo Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 21, 2017
'%, 1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLLCALL
Present: 5- Chairman Peter O'Bryan
Vice Chairman Bob Solari
Commissioner Susan Adams
Commissioner Joseph Flescher
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 Tim Zorc
3.A. ELECTION OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN
'""` County Attorney Dylan Reingold commenced the election of the new Chairman and
Vice Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners by opening the floor to
nominations.
Commissioner Zorc nominated Commissioner O'Bryan for Chairman. There were
no other nominations.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Flescher,
to close the floor to nominations. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Commissioner O'Bryan, Commissioner Solari, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc.
A motion was made by Commissioner Zorc, seconded by Commissioner Solari, to
elect Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan as Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners, effective November 21, 2017. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Commissioner O'Bryan, Commissioner Solari, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
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3.13. ELECTION OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION VICE-CHAIRMAN
Attorney Dylan Reingold opened the floor to nominations for the Vice Chairman.
Commissioner Flescher nominated Commissioner Bob Solari for Vice Chairman.
There were no other nominations.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to
close the floor for nominations. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Commissioner Flescher, Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Solari, and Commissioner Zorc.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to
elect Commissioner Bob Solari as Vice Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners, effective November 21, 2017. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Solari, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
Attorney Reingold passed the gavel to Chairman O'Bryan, who spoke of his
intention to continue with the Board's tradition of accepting public input.
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
Chairman O'Bryan noted that the Board had received two updates to the November
21, 2017 County Commission Agenda, as follows: (1) Item 8.F. Declaration of
Excess Equipment as Surplus for Sale or Disposal; and (2) Item 13.13. Amendment
to Hobart Tower Lease.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
approve the agenda, as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
5.A. 17-1185 Presentation of Monetary Grants for Recycling Pilot Program within the
Indian River County School District, by Stephanie Fonvielle, Recycling
Education and Marketing Coordinator, Indian River County
Recommended Action: Informational only - no action required.
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Attachments: Staff Report
WM Think Green Grant Recipient Confirmation Email
Carton Council Grant Recipient Confirmation Email
Stephanie Fonvielle, Recycling Education and Marketing Coordinator, in her
PowerPoint Presentation, gave an overview of the Indian River County School
Recycling Pilot Program. She announced that recycling containers will be
provided at Storm Grove Middle School, Vero Beach High School's Freshman
Learning Center, Rosewood Magnet Elementary School, and Pelican Island
Elementary School. Ms. Fonvielle read a letter from Barbara Heineken, Carton
Council representative, and thanked the Carton Council for providing a $5,000
grant to encourage carton recycling. She also extended appreciation to Waste
Management for its $2,500 Think Green Grant; Recycle Across America for
donating labels for the recycling containers; and the Indian River County School
District for its cooperation and support.
Amy Boyson, Community Affairs Manager for Waste Management, conveyed her
enthusiasm for the pilot program.
Dr. Mark Rendell, Superintendent, Indian River County School District, thanked
Himanshu Mehta, Managing Director of the Solid Waste Disposal District, and Ms.
Fonvielle, for providing the School District with the opportunity to participate in
the recycling endeavor.
Himanshu Mehta, Managing Director of the Solid Waste Disposal District,
commended Ms. Fonvielle on her work and for securing the grants.
A brief discussion ensued regarding an experimental program being initiated by
Pelican Island Elementary to compost biodegradable food trays.
Commissioner Zorc acknowledged Waste Management's Government Affairs
Director George Geletko and Manager Dina Reider-Hicks, who encouraged the
County to pursue the grants which are available through Waste Management.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
7.A. 17-1203 Thank You Note for Public Works Department
Recommended Action: NO action required
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Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum
Chairman O'Bryan pointed out that the Public Works Department has received a
thank you note acknowledging a road repair on 3rd Avenue S.W.
7.B. 17-1200 Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review
Recommended Action: This is an informational item only; no Board action is required.
Attachments: Staff Report
Chairman O'Bryan mentioned that the County's event calendar lists two months of
events, including his South County Community Meeting and Commissioner Adams'
Community Office Hours events.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to
approve the Consent Agenda, pulling Items 8.F., and 8.L. for discussion. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
8.A. 17-1191 Checks and Electronic Payments November 3, 2017 to November 9, 2017
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of November 3, 2017 to November 9, 2017
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.113. 17-1186 Vero Beach Regional Airport - Request for Letter of Support
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Board of County Commission review and approve the
draft letter of support for the Vero Beach Regional Airport's Small Community Air
Service Development Program Grant Application.
Attachments: Staff Report
Draft Letter of Support
Approved
8.C. 17-1187 Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 001
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget
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resolution amending the fiscal year 2017/2018 budget
Attachments: Staff Report
2017 2018 Resolution
Exhibit "A"
Approved Resolution 2017-113, amending the Fiscal Year Budget 2017-2018 Budget.
8.D. 17-1188 Recommended Selection of Consultant for RFQ 2018006 - Engineering and
Biological Support Services for Sector 3 Beach (Wabasso Beach) and Dune
Renourishment Project
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
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8.E. 17-1193 Approval of Mailroom Copier Lease Agreement and Amendment with U.S.
Bank and Atlantic Business Solutions Maintenance Agreement
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing Manager to execute the U.S.
Bank lease agreement and addendum, as well as the maintenance agreement with
Atlantic Business Solutions.
Attachments: Staff Report
US Bank Lease Agreement
US Bank State and Local Government Addendum
Atlantic Business Solutions Maintenance Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.F. 17-1195 Declaration of Excess Equipment as Surplus for Sale or Disposal
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board declare the items on the Excess Equipment List for
l l21 17 Agenda as surplus and authorize their sale and/or disposal. There is no cost
�+.• to the County associated with this request.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Excess Equipment List for 112117 Agenda
Additional / Suoolemental Back-uo
November 21, 2017
County Administrator Jason Brown explained the necessity to include an additional
seven vehicles to be surplused, as presented on the supplement to the Excess
Equipment List.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner Flescher,
to declare the items on the Excess Equipment List for the November 21, 2017
Agenda, including an additional seven vehicles as depicted on the supplement to the
Excess Equipment List for the November 21, 2017 Agenda, as surplus, and authorize
their sale and/or disposal. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
8.G. 17-1196 Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 021 (2016/2017 Fiscal Year)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Exhibit "A"
amending the fiscal year 2016/2017 budget.
Attachments: Staff Report
Exhibit "A"
Approved staffs recommendation
8.H. 17-1198 Recommended Selection of Consultant for RFQ 2018007 - Engineering and
Biological Support Services for Sector 7 (Porpoise Point) Beach and Dune
Renourishment Project
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
8.1. 17-1183 Right -of -Way Acquisition - 66th Avenue Widening Project Owner: Melissa
Dean & Donald Arthur Frost 6350 65th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Itow Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Purchase Agreement for the 0.48 acres of
property located at 6350 65th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967, and authorize the
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Chairman to execute the purchase agreement on behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Purchase Agreement
Temporary Construction Easement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.J. 17-1184 Right -of -Way Acquisition - 66th Avenue Widening Project Owner: Fischer
Family Partnership, LLC 6425 77th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Purchase Agreement for the 0.27 acres of
property located at 6425 77th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32967, and authorize the
Chairman to execute the purchase agreement on behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Purchase Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.K. 17-1192 Land Purchase - Future Expansion Owner: G & T, LLC 1612 20th Street,
Vero Beach, FL 32960 and 2015 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Purchase Agreement for the properties
located at 1612 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 and 2015 16th Avenue, Vero
Beach, FL 32960, and authorize the Chairman to execute the purchase agreement
on behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Purchase Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.L. 17-1194 Countryside Citrus Well Mitigation Plan - Design Phase
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of Work Order No. 16 authorizing the referenced
professional services and requests the Board of County Commissioners to authorize
the Chairman to execute Work Order No. 16 on their behalf for a lump sum amount
of $44,608 to Kimley-Horn and Associates.
Attachments: Staff Report
Work Order No. 16 and supporting documents
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Chairman O'Bryan relayed that the agenda item is designated as "Countryside
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Well Mitigation Plan - Design Phase" and that the correct title should be "Frederick
W. Van Antwerp and Florence B. Van Antwerp Well Mitigation Plan - Design
Phase." He explained that Countryside Citrus is a lessee, while the Van Antwerps
are the property owners.
Commissioner Zorc made mention that the County may have need of the property
in the future, and suggested that if the owners were willing, perhaps the sale of the
Antwerp property could be discussed as part of the "cure options."
Chairman O'Bryan suggested that Commissioner Zorc discuss his ideas with
Director of Utilities Vincent Burke and County Attorney Dylan Reingold, for
potential inclusion in staffs future dialogues with the Van Antwerps.
Attorney Reingold pointed out that both the Work Order and the exhibit have been
drafted with the Van Antwerp name.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner Flescher,
to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
8.M. 17-1201 Subordination of City Utility Easements to the Florida Department of
Transportation, for the SR 60/43rd Avenue Project
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the Subordination
of City Utility Interests with the City of Vero Beach and the Florida Department of
Transportation, for the SR 60/43rd Avenue Project and approve the accompanying
Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute the Subordination on behalf of the
Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Subordination of City Utility Interest
Authorizing Resolution
Approved Resolution 2017-114, authorizing the Chairman's execution of a
Subordination of City Utility Interests for the Florida Department of Transportation for
the 43rd Avenue/State Road 60 Project.
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
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11"W C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C.1. 17-1171 Notice of Scheduled Public Hearing for December 5, 2017: County
Initiated Request to Amend the 5 Year Capital Improvements Program
and the Supporting Data and Analysis of the Capital Improvements
Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the Period FY
2017/18 - 2021/22 (Legislative)
Recommended Action: The referenced Notice of Scheduled Public Hearing is provided for the Board's
information. No action is needed at this time.
No Action Taken or Required
10.C.2. 17-1190 Notice of Scheduled Public Hearing for December 5, 2017: Dee Brown's
Request for Abandonment of a Portion of 21st Place Between 97th
Road and East 98th Avenue Lying South of Lots 1-3, Block 1-1 and North
of Lots 7-9, Block H -H of Vero Tropical Gardens, Unit 2
[ROWA-17-07-04 / 2003090183-79125] (Legislative)
Recommended Action: This notice of public hearing is provided for the Board's information. No action
is needed at this time.
County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the notices into the record.
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. Community Development
12.A.1. 17-0963 Condemnation, Demolition and Removal of Unsafe Structure Located at
4076 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners declare this
structure unsafe and a nuisance, and order the building demolished, with related
debris removed from the property by a private vendor approved through
standard bid procedures. Staff further recommends that the Board adopt the
resolution authorizing the Building Official to report the County's demolition
and debris removal cost for the structure to the County Attorney for the
preparation and recording of a lien to be placed on the real property of the
owner of the demolished unsafe structure for the purpose of recovering the
County's demolition costs.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Condemnation List
Pictures of Condemned Structure - Club Bali
Deputy County Attorney William DeBraal provided background and analysis on
staffs request to condemn a structure, known as the Club Bali, which is located at
4076 Old Dixie Highway. He displayed photographs depicting the state of the
building, and mentioned that Summit Tax Partners, the property owner, has not
responded to staff s communications.
Attorney Michael O'Hare, representing Mr. Cobb (the neighboring property
owner), spoke in support of the demolition of the Club Bali structure.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to: (1) declare the structure located at 4076 Old Dixie Highway, Vero
Beach, unsafe and a nuisance, and order the building demolished, with related
debris removed from the property by a private vendor approved through standard
bid procedures; and (2) approve Resolution 2017-115, providing for the
demolition of an unsafe structure and the recovery of costs. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
Chairman O'Bryan recognized the following Indian River Charter High School
students who were present in the Chambers: Samuel Girard, Mikhaila Callahan, and
Derek Callahan.
B. EmerIzency Services
12.B.1. 17-1189 Signing of Work Order No. 3 for Radio System P25 Migration Project
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve Work Order No. 3 with Communications
International, Inc. and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Work Order No. 3
Exhibit A
Quote from Communications International Inc.
Director of Emergency Services Fire Chief John King provided background on
the interoperable digital two-way communications system for public safety
organizations. He described the need to make enhancements to the
Countywide P25 Microwave Radio System, and attested to the value of the
radio systems during severe emergency situations.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner Zorc,
to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
C. General Services
1. Human Services
2. Sandridge Golf Club
',,,, 3. Recreation
D. Human Resources
E. Office of Management and Budget
12.E.1. 17-1204 4th Quarter Preliminary FY 2016/2017 Budget Report
Recommended Action: No Action Required
Attachments: Staff Report
Qtrlv Budget Report Q4 201617 revenue
Qtrly Budget Report Q4 201617 expense
Reports at a glance -Sept 2017 prelim
Budget Amendment History
Director of Management and Budget Michael Smykowski, through a
PowerPoint Presentation, provided a detailed overview of the Fourth Quarter
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Preliminary Budget Report, which describes the
preliminary total budget as of September 30, 2017. In his review of the
Municipal Service Taxing Unit (MSTU) Funds, he reported that the
Intergenerational Facility (IG) was showing an intake of 57.7% of revenue as a
percentage of the operating expense.
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Commentary followed by the Board and staff regarding the popularity and high
utilization of the IG Facility for community events.
Commissioner Zorc requested staff to develop a mechanism to track the
utilization rates of the Fairgrounds, the IG Facility, and other County rental
facilities, to determine how much of a facility's available capacity is being used,
and whether additional marketing is needed.
Assistant County Administrator Michael Zito stated that staff would provide a
breakdown of each individual rental space in the ICS as well as data on the
Fairgrounds, noting that the highest revenue is generated through private
rentals.
F. Public Works
C. Utilities Services
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
*1"" 13.A. 17-1172 Indian River County Committees - Member Reappointments
Recommended Action: The County Attorney recommends that the Board consider the list of committee
members requesting reappointment, and reappoint such members as the Board
deems appropriate.
Attachments: Staff Report
List of Committee Members Requesting Reappointment 2018
List of Anticipated Committee Vacancies (Informational Purposes Only)
2018
County Attorney Dylan Reingold recalled the Board's approval of Resolution
2011-072, which appoints the County Attorney to monitor the member terms of
certain boards and committees. He relayed that after checking with the members
whose terms were expiring in January 2018, staff had compiled a list of committee
members who wish to be reappointed for another term. He advised that a list of
committee vacancies had been included in staffs report, and asked the Board to
reappoint the members it deems appropriate.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner Flescher,
to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
1*4W Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
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NNO- U.B. 17-1205 Amendment to Hobart Tower Lease
November 21, 2017
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board authorize Jason Brown,
County Administrator for Indian River County, to execute the amendment to the
Original Agreement with GTP Towers I, LLC, and the corresponding W-9.
Attachments: Staff Report
First Amendment to Lease Agreement
Replacement First Amendment to Lease Agreement
Chairman O'Bryan noted that a revision has been made to "The First Amendment to
License Agreement," and is included in the agenda package.
Assistant County Attorney Kate Pingolt Cotner recalled that in 2008, the County
entered into a license agreement with Global Tower Assets, LLC (Global Assets),
for the construction of Global Assets' communication tower at Hobart Park. The
original agreement will expire in 2018, with a provision to extend the lease for a
total of twenty years. She reported that GTP Towers I, LLC, the successor to
Global Assets, has requested an amendment to the original license agreement,
which would extend the lease for an additional fifteen (15) years beyond the twenty
(20) years stated in the original agreement. She reviewed the terms of GTP Towers
I, LLC's proposed amendment, and clarified that the revision to "The First
Amendment to License Agreement" removes the clause giving GTP Towers 1, LLC
a limited right of first refusal if a third -party competitor of GTP Towers wants to
purchase the property.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner Flescher,
to authorize County Administrator Jason Brown to execute a number of documents,
including: (1) the revised amendment to the Original Agreement with GTP Towers I,
LLC; (2) the corresponding W-9 form; (3) the Memorandum of License; and (4) the
Resolution and Consent Affidavit prepared by American Tower. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
B. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
C. Commissioner Susan Adams
D. Commissioner Bob Solari
14.D.1. 17-1197 Senate Bill 574, Senator Greg Steube's Tree Bill
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Recommended Action: Discussion regarding whether or not to add Senate Bill 574 to Indian River
County's list of legislative concerns.
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum
Senate Bill 574
Editorial --If a Tree Falls
Gainesville Sun --Tree Article
Vice Chairman Solari provided background on Senator Greg Steube's proposed
Senate Bill 574 (SB 574), which would preempt to the State, regulations relating to
trees and vegetative debris. He spoke against the State being able to dictate how
local governments handle their tree regulations. He requested that Attorney
Cotner add this to the County's legislative priority list, and voice the Board's
opposition to legislators.
Chairman O'Bryan commented that this would be categorized in the County's
legislative priority list under Protecting Home Rule.
Attorney Cotner disclosed that staff has discussed the bill with Senator Steube, and
that he is considering an amendment to the bill regarding vegetative debris. She
affirmed that staff will continue to discuss this topic with legislators.
A brief discussion followed about Senate Bill 572, sponsored by Senator Debbie
Mayfield. The bill relates to All Aboard Florida's Brightline High Speed Railway.
E. Commissioner Tim Zorc
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
A. Emerizency Services District
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:31 a.m.
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Board of County Commissioners
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Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
By:
Deputy Clerk
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