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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
9:00 AM
Commission Chambers
Board of County. Commissioners
Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman, District 4
Bob ;Solari, ;Vice Chairman, District 5
Susan Adams, District 1
Joseph E. Flescher, District 2
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 July 3, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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
Reverend Dr. Crystal Bujol, Artistic Director, Gifford Youth Orchestra
3.. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
Move: Item 14.E.1. Support for City of Vero Beach Airport Grant Application to
be heard in conjunction with the appearance of City of Vero Beach Mayor Harry
Howle, who may be joining the meeting
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, 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
6.. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
7.A. .18-1898 Proclamation Honoring Joe McManus on His Retirement From Indian River
County Board of County Commissioner Department of General Services
Recreation Division with Twelve Years of Service
Attachments: Proclamation
Chairman O'Bryan thanked Joe McManus for his twelve years of service to Indian
River County.
No Action Taken or Required
7.B. 18-1979 Sebastian River Improvement District's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year
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2018-2019 October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019 is on file for review in the
Office of the Clerk to the Board.
Recommended Action:
No Action Required
No Action Taken or Required
7.C. 18-1980
Florida Public_ Service:Commiss_ion Order No. PSC-2018-03.14-PAA-EQ In
re: Petition for approval of amended standard offer contract (Schedule
COG-2) based on a combustion turbine avoided unit, 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.D. 18-1981
Florida Public Service Commission Order No. PSC-2018-0313-PCO-EI In
re: Fuel and purchased power cost recovery clause with generating .
performance incentive factor filed by Florida Power & Light
Recommended Action:
Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.E. 18-1984
Florida Public Service Commission Order No. PSC-201:8-0316-PAA-EQ In
re: Petition for approval of renewable energy tariff and standard offer
contract, by Florida Power & Light is on file for review in: the. Office of the
Clerk to the Board
RecommendedAction:
Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.F. 18-1986
Florida. Public Service Commission Order No.. PSC-2018-0318-PCO-EI In
re:. Environmental Cost Recovery Clause (ECRC); approving Florida Power . .
&:Light Company's (FPL) Mid-Course Corrections:and associated tariffs,
effective July 1, 2018, is on file for review in the office of the Clerk to the
Board:
Recommended Action:
Informational Only
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No Action Taken or Required
7.G.:. 18-2002.
Florida Public Service Commission Order No. PSC -2018 -0324 -CO -EI :I.n re:
Petition for Approval of Modifications to Rate Schedule LS -1 Lighting:
Service and for Approval of Revisions to Lighting Service Contract, by Duke
Energy Florida, LLC is on file for review in the Office of the Clerk to the .
Board .
. Recommended Action:
Informational Only. No Action Required
No Action Taken or Required
7.1-1. 18-1991
Update on All. Aboard FL/Vero Electric_ Expenses
Recommended Action:
No Action Required
Attachments:
Staff Report
All Aboard FL Expenses
FP&L-Vero Beach-FMPA expenses
No Action Taken or Required
7.1.:. 18-1996
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.J. 18-2005
Landfill Closure and Collection Service Changes for the July 4th Holiday
Recommended Action:
For inform4tional purposes only - no action required.
Attachments:.
Staff Report
Chairman O'Bryan noted.that in observance of Independence Day, there.would be
no residential curbside service on July 4, 2018, and trash and recycling. collection
days would be shifted forward by one day.
No:Action Taken or Required
7.K. 18-1994
Resignation of Richard Brown, District 3 Representative, from the
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Development Review and Permit Process Advisory Committee.
Recommended Action: For information purposes.
Attachments: Staff Report
Brown Resignation email
No Action Taken or Required
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling. Items 8.G. and 8.1. 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. 18-1976. Checks and Electronic Payments June 8, 2018 to June 14, 2018
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of June 8, 2018 to June 14, 2018
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.13. 18-1985 Checks and Electronic Payments June 15, 2018 to June 21, 2018
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
officefor the time period of June 15,, 2018 to June 21, 2018
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.C. 18-1987 Kane County, Utah v. United States Class Action Lawsuit
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board vote to participate in the
lawsuit and submit the Class Action Opt -In Notice Form.
Attachments: Staff Report
Official Notice and Class Action Opt -In Notice Form
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Approved
8.D. 18-1999
Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 012
Attachments:
Staff Report
2017 2018 Resolution .
Exhibit "A"
Approved Resolution 2018-059, amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget.
Approved
8.E. 18-20.06
Teen Court (Juvenile Diversion) Program Administration Transition
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners'authorize the
Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to assume responsibility for administration of
the Teen Court (juvenile diversion) programs, including the actual residual funds in
this year's:budget after the July 31, 2018 phase-out by Court Administration is
complete. Staff further recommends that the County Attorney develops an interlocal
agreement between Indian River County and the Department of Juvenile Justice for
execution by the. Chairman.
Attachments:
Staff Report
Letter from Chief Judge Metzger
Letter from Chief Deputy Court Administrator Myra Zilahy
Letter from Wydee'a E. Wilson, DJJ re FY18 Residual Funds
Letterfrom Wydee'a E. Wilson, DJJ re FYI Funding
Approved staffs recommendation
8.F.. 18-.1983
Acceptance and Approval of Expenditures of: Emergency Management .
Federally -Funded Subgrant Agreement (EMPG) and Expenditure Approval
19-FG-XX-10-40-01=XXX
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the Federally Funded Subgrant Agreement
(19-FG=XX-10-:40=01-XXX), associated expenditures and authorization for.the
Chairman to execute the agreement between Indian River County Emergency
Management and the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management.
Attachments:
Staff Report
EMPG Grant Agreement
IRC Grant Foem
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Approved staffs recommendation
8.G. 18-1982 Award of Bid No. 2018061, Annual Bid for Artificial Reef
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board award the annual bid for artificial reef
construction to McCulley Marine Services; Inc., authorize the Purchasing Division
to issue.blanket purchase orders for the work, and authorize the Purchasing
Manager to renew the bid for four (4) additional one (1) year periods subject to
satisfactory performance, vendor acceptance,: and the determination that renewal of
this annual bid is in the best interest of Indian River County
Attachments: Staff Report
Bid Tabulation Sheet
Orchid Island Artificial Reef Location Map
At the request of Commissioner Adams, Natural Resources Manager James Gray
provided background on the County's Artificial Reef Program. He informed Board
Members that 10 artificial reefs have been constructed and 60 additional reefs are . .
projected.to be built over the next 10 or more years. He discussed the: Strike Zone
Reef which was constructed in 2017, and Alan's Reef, which is proposed to be built
in 2018. After speaking on the positive impacts of the reefs, Mr. Gray responded
to the Board's questions about publicizing the program; the, bid award, and the
capture of Construction & Debris tonnage for recycling numbers.
Reverend Bujolcommended the County and staff on the Artificial Reef Program.
A, motion was made by Commissioner Adams, 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:H. 18-1990 Work Order No: 2018006-3, Aptim. Environmental &Infrastructure, Inc.;
Sector 3 Beach and Dune Renourishment - 2018 Physical. Monitoring
Recommended Action: _ The recommendation of staff is for the Board to approve. Work Order. No.
2018006-3, to the contract with Aptim Environmental &Infrastructure, Inc. and
authorize the Chairman to sign on behalf of the County.
Attachments: Staff Report
Aptim Work Order No. 2018006-3
Approved staffs recommendation
8:1. 18=1992 Rejection of Bid No. 2018048, Gifford Neighborhood 45th Street
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Beautification Project Phase II, (IRC -1748)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners reject the single bid from
Johnson -Davis, Inc., and authorize staff to re -advertise the Project as soon as
possible.
Attachments: Staff Report
Johnson -Davis. Inc. response to clarifications
Chairman O'Bryan stated that an element of the Gifford Neighborhood 45th Street
Beautification Project Phase II (the Project) would include culverting a segment of
the canal lateral to 45th Street. He .explained that the pipe needed for the Project.
was in short, supply; the sole bid. came in almost $900,000 above the engineer's
estimate, and that staff was therefore recommending that the Project be re -bid. He
affirmed the County's commitment to undertake the Project when costs decrease.
Joe Idlette,_4570 57th Avenue, expressed:his disappointment and hope that the
Project would move forward.
Freddie Woolfork, 4590 57th Avenue, sought. information on the bid process.
Chairman O'Bryan, assisted by County Purchasing Manager:Jennifer Hyde,
elaborated on the County's purchasing process.
A brief discussion ensued, with input from Public Works Director Rich Szpyrka,
about the .type of pipe that is specifically required for the Project.
County Administrator Jason Brown stressed that this is only a delay, and that the
Project will be constructed.
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
8.J. 18-1907 Request for Purchase Order Increase for Stabilized Material
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve increasing the Purchase Order 79164 with
Bernard Egan & Company by $30,000 for a total of $80,000 for the purchase of
stabilized material
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
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9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C.1. 18-1.975 Notice of Scheduled Public Hearing for July 10; 2018.: Second public
hearing to consider applying for a IFFY 2017 SQ1 Cities Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) in one or more specific CDBG
categories. (Administrative)
Recommended Action: The. referenced: Notice of Scheduled Public Hearing is provided for the Board's
information. No action is needed at this time.
County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the notice into the record.
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. Community Development
B. Emergency Services
C. General Services,
1. Human Services
2. Sandridge Golf Club
3. Recreation
D. Human Resources
12.D.1. 18-1977 Ratification of Amendment to Article 26.12 of the Collective Bargaining
Agreement between Indian River County and the International
Association of Firefighter's, Local 2201 Removing the Prohibition for
Light Duty for Pregnancy
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully recommends the Board of County Commissioners ratify the
amendment. to Article 26.12 removing the prohibition excluding light duty for
pregnancy . and requests the Board authorize its Chairman to sign the
amendment to Article 26.12 of the collective bargaining agreement.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Proposed Amendment - Article 26.12
June 13, 2018 Notice of IAFF Ratification
Human Resources Director Suzanne Boyll presented an amendment to the
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the, County and the International
Association. of Firefighters Local 2261, to provide for light duty for pregnant
firefighters.
Board Members commended County Administrator Jason Brown and Director
Boyll on the policy change.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher; seconded by Commissioner
Adams, 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
12.D.2. 18-1978 Legal Services - Labor and Employment Matters
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully recommends the Board of County Commissioners authorize
the continuation of the engagement agreement with Fisher & Phillips to provide
legal services for labor and employment matters.
Attachments: Staff Report
Engagement Letter
Suzanne Boyll informed the Board that the County has been represented for
many years in labor and employment matters by Fisher & Phillips, .LLP
(Managing Partner Jeffrey E. Mandell).
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
E. Office of Management and Budget
F. Public Works
C. Utilities Services
12.6.1. 18-1993 Sole. Source for Florida Blower
Recommended Action: The staff of Indian River County Department of Utility Services recommends
that the Board of County Commissioners approve Florida Blower as the sole
source for a New York Blower, waive the requirement for bids, and authorize
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the Purchasing Division to issue a purchase order to Florida Blower, as needed:
Attachments: Staff Report
Florida Blower Quote No. CCW. BH
Sole Source Letter, Florida Blower
Director of Utility Services Vincent Burke explained that a. replacement blower
is needed to remove odors at the County's Residuals Dewatering Facility
(RDF). He informed the Board that Florida Blower is the sole source provider
for the New York Blower Fume Exhauster, which has been designed and
engineered for the RDF.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner Adams,
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
12.6.2. 18-1995 Sole Source for ABBA Pump Parts and Service
Recommended Action: The staff of Indian River County Department of Utility Services recommends
that the Board of County Commissioners approve ABBA Pump Parts and
Service as the sole source for Allis Chalmers pumps, waive the requirement for
bids, and authorize the Purchasing Division to issue a purchase order to ABBA
Pump Parts and Service as needed.
Attachments: _ Staff Report
ABBA Quotes
Sole Source Letter, ABBA Pump Parts and Service
Director of Utility Services Vincent Burke stated that the Allis Chalmers pumps
that are used at the West Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (WRWTF)
are in need of replacement. He recommended that the Board approve ABBA
Pump Parts and Service as the sole source for the pumps.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Solari, 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
12.6.3. 1.8-2000 Well Deepening at South County Reverse Osmosis (SCRO) Plant
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of the following: 1. Work Order No. 3 authorizing
the professional services and .requests the Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) to authorize the Chairman to execute Work Order No. 3 on their behalf
for a lump sum amount of $84,876.00 to Kenley -Horn and Associates; and, 2.
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Change Order No. 2 authorizing the deepening of wells' S-2, S-3, S-5 and S-6
and requests the BCC to authorize the Chairman to execute Change Order No. 2
on their behalf for a sum amount of $551,160.00 to All Webbs Enterprises, Inc.
Attachments: Staff Report
Letter from Engineer of Record
Work Order No. 3 and supporting documents
Change Order No. 2 and supporting documents
Director of Utility Services Vincent Burke, in his PowerPoint Presentation,
provided in-depth background and analysis on the Floridan wells that supply the
South County Reverse:Osmosis (SCRO) Plant. He explained that the well's
flow rates have declined since 2005, and that tests have shown that the new
wells S -4R and S=7 yield better water. quality and increased quantity. Director
Burke informed the Board that the County's hydrogeologist and engineer,.
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. had recommended that the existing wells S-2,
S-3, S-5, and S-6 be deepened in order to increase water quality and quantity.
Staff s recommendation was to have the County's current well contractor, All
Webbs Enterprises, Inc., rehabilitate the wells, and approve Kimley-Horn &
Associates; :Inc. for the engineering services.
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
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
13.A. 18-1988 Federal Lobbying Concerning All Aboard Florida/Brightline
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Chair allow for public comment
on this matter and then have the Board vote to.authorize the additional payment of
$10,000 and to approve the agreement with McDermott Will & Emery for six more
months and authorize the County Attorney to execute the agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Invoice -McDermott Will Emery
Proposed Agreement - McDermott Will Emery
County Attorney Dylan Reingold stated that the agreement with McDermott Will & .
Emery (the Firm) to represent Indian River County on federal lobbying efforts
related to the proposed All Aboard Florida/Brightline Project (the Brightline) was
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due to expire in July 2018. He explained:thai the Firm had spent considerable time
setting up and preparing for the United States House Subcommittee on Government
Operations' hearing on the private activity bonds that were procured to support the
Brightline, and their expenses exceeded the January 2018 contract amount. After
speaking on the Brightline's revenues and expenses and its delay in implementing
the Positive Train Control safety feature, Attorney Reingold discussed staff's
recommendation to authorize an additional $10,000 and extend the contract with
McDermott Will & Emery for an additional six months.
A brief discussion ensued by the Board, with commentary from County
Administrator Jason Brown, about the business plan, financial status, ridership, and
prospectivesafety issues of the Brightline project.
Attorney Reingold spoke briefly about his trip on the Brightline.
Joseph Paladin, President Black Swan Consulting_ and Atlantic Coast Building;
spoke in support of staff s recommendation.
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:
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
B. Commissioner Bob Solari, Vice Chairman
C.. Commissioner Susan Adams .
D. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
E. Commissioner Tim Zorc
14.E.1. 18-2007 Support for City of Vero Beach Airport Grant. Application
Recommended Action: Discussion and Resolution in Support
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum
COVB Resolution 2018-15 Airport Grant Funding
Commissioner Zorc announced that City of Vero Beach Mayor Harry Howle
was running behind schedule, and that discussion on this item should
commence at this. time. He reported that the City of Vero Beach (the City) has
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adopted a Resolution directing City staff to apply for the Florida Department of
Economic Opportunity Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (DEO Grant) for Public
Infrastructure, to help fund improvements to Aviation Boulevard. He posed
the idea of including the County's projects on Aviation Boulevard on the grant
application, and.asked.if the Board would approve a Resolution supporting the
City's Grant Application.
Inquiries were raised about the City's.commitment to dedicating necessary
rights-of-way, the City's Crossing Maintenance Agreement with the Florida .
East Coast Railway at Aviation Boulevard, and on the level of County and staff
involvement.
A motion was made by Commissioner Zorc, seconded.by Vice Chairman Solari,
to direct staff to return to the Board with a draft Resolution of support for the
City's application to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity_ Florida Job
Growth Grant Fund for Public Infrastructure to fund improvements to Aviation
Boulevard, with information regarding: (a) the City of Vero: Beach's commitment
to contributing City -owned rights-of-way necessary for the proposed
improvements to Aviation Boulevard; (b) the City's responsibility for the Crossing
Maintenance Agreement at Aviation Boulevard with the Florida East Coast
Railway; and. (c) what would the role of County. and staff be. The motion carried
by the following vote:
.Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan,.Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
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. Those minutes will be approved at an upcoming Solid Waste
Disposal District meeting.
18-1921 Approval of Minutes May 8, 2018
15.6.1.
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 05082018SW DD
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner:
Adams, to approve the Solid Waste Disposal District Meeting Minutes of May 8,
2018. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner. Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
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15.6:2. 18-2001 Expansion of the School District of Indian River County Recycling
Program
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the. Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) Board
consider and authorize the following:. 1. Conceptually approve to provide 50%
funding, which is estimated at $13,800, to cover half of the one-time costs for
containers and materials for the remaining 16 public schools based on.support
from Dr. _Mark Rendell, School District of Indian River :County:(SDIRC).
Superintendent, for the expansion of the program; 2. Directstaff to work with
Dr. Rendell to request a 50% funding match from SDIRC. Tentatively, this
approvalwill be considered at the next SDIRC meeting on July 26, 2018; and, -
3. Upon agreement by SDIRC, direct staff to work with the County. Attorney's
office to prepare a cost sharing agreement to be approved first by SDIRC, and
then by the SWDD Board at a future meeting as early as August 14, 2018.
Attachments:. _Staff Report
Estimate of Recycling Materials for the remaining 16 Public Schools
Stephanie Fonvielle, Recycling Education and Marketing Coordinator; provided
an update on the Recycling Pilot Program that was initiated in January 2018 at
Storm Grove Middle School, Vero Beach High School's Freshman Learning .
Center, Rosewood Magnet Elementary. School, and Pelican Island Elementary
School. In her PowerPoint Presentation, she discussed the success of the
program and the .County's _opportunity to increase recycling further through
expanding the program to an additional 16 schools. She asked the Board to
consider conceptual approval of County funding of 50%, with a 50% funding
match from the Indian River County School District (predicated upon the
School Board's approval). Ms. Fonvielle relayed that costs were reducedby
donations :of recycling carts by Waste Management; and recycling labels from
Recycle Across America. Managing Director of the Solid Waste Disposal
District Himanshu Mehta was also present in support of this item.
Indian River County School District Superintendent Dr. MarkRendell spoke in
support of the Pilot Program and proposed expansion of the recycling program.
Also present from the School District were Assistant Superintendent of
Operations Jon Teske; Director of Facilities and Plant Maintenance Bob
Michael; and Public Information Officer Cristen McMillan.
Waste Management.Operations Manager Bob Delacruz and Territory. Manager
Kurt Hawker, expressed their enthusiasm for the recycling program.
A brief discussion ensued about future expansion of the recycling program to
the Charter Schools.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by -Commissioner
Adams, 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. Environmental Control Board .
16. ADJOURNMENT
There was no additional business, and the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:30
a.m.
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Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
By:
De uty Clerk
BCC/MG/2018 Minutes
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Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
Approved:Aust 14, 201814, 2018
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