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Meeting Minutes Final
Tuesday, October 2, 2018 .
9:00 AM
Commission Chambers
Board 'of County Commissioners
Peter.D. O'Bryan, Chairman, District 4
BobSolari, Vice Chairman, District 5
Susan Adams, District.I
Joseph E. Flescher, District 2
Tim Zorc, District 3
Jason E. Brown,County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
JeffreyR. Smith, Clerk-of the Circuit Court and Comptroller:
Maureen Gelfo,.Deputy Clerk
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Attachments: Proclamation
Vice Chairman Solari read and presented the proclamation to former Indian River
County employee Jeanne Bresett, and County employees Maya Miller, Carmen
Bedell,Amy Cosner,and Sharon Schalm. American Cancer.Society representative •
Theresa Woodson announced the upcoming awareness event, Making Strides of
Indian River.
No Action Taken or Required
5.C. : 18-2314 Presentation of Indian River. County 2018 Annual Fire Management Report
by Trevor Taylor, Forest Area Supervisor, Florida Forest Service
Okeechobee District, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services.
Recommended Action: Presentation only-No Action Required
Attachments: Forest Area Supervisor Letter 07-20-18
2018 IRC Annual Fire Management Report
Forest Area Supervisor.Trevor Taylor,Florida Forest.Service of the Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services,:presented the Annual Fire Management Report
covering the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. :He spoke to the
reasons for the controlled burns as necessary to protect the forest resources.
I No Action Taken or Required
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7. *INFORMATION:ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING:BOARD.
ACTION.
7.A.: 18-2332 Update on All Aboard FloridaNero 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.B. 18-2333 Indian River County.Venue Event Calendar Review
Recommended Action: This is an informational item only;no.Board action is required.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: 5-1.Chairman Peter()Bryan
Vice Chairman Bob Solari
Commissioner Susan Adams
Commissioner Joseph Flescher
Commissioner Tim Zorc
2A. A MOMENT OF SILENT:REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
2.B. INVOCATION
Pastor Chris Sloan, Good Shepherd Church of God
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Bob Solari,Vice Chairman
4.: :ADDITIONS/DELETIONS:TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS
Move Item 114.B.1. to coincide with Item I0.B.1.
Move Item 14.R.1.:4!coincide with Item 10.B:2.
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
5.A. : 1 8-2322 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring the Month of October 2018 as
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Recommended Action: Read arid Presented
Attachments: Proclamation
Commissioner Adams read and presented the Proclamation to Tom Mariwaring,
who provided background on the SafeSpace organization:and its services. After.
acknowledging the many community partners:who assist SafeSpace, Mr.
Manwaring announced upcoming events and donation opportunities. SafeSpace.
Board Members Major Eric Flowers,Karen Franke, and Kelly Holin were also m
attendance.
No Action Taken or Required
5.B. . 18-231.6 Presentation:of Proclamation Designating the Day; October 13, 20.1:8; as
Breast Cancer Awareness/Wear Pink Day in Indian River County; Florida
Recommended Action: Read arid Presented.
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Attachments: Event Calendar
No Action Taken or Required
8. _ CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari,seconded by Commissioner Adams,to
approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Item 8.N.for discussion. The
motion carriedby the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan,Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
8.A. 18-2317 Checks and Electronic Payments September 7,2018 to.September 13,
2018
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of September 7, 2018 to September 13,2018
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.B.: 18-2328 Checks and Electronic Payments.September:14, 2018 to September 20,
2018.
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of September 14,2018 to.September 20,2018
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report:
Approved
8.C. 18-2174 Blanket Travel Authorization for Commissioners, County Officers,and Staff .. :
for Fiscal Year 2018/2019
Recommended Action Approval is recommended.for Commissioners, County Officers, arid:Staff to:travel
out of county:for current and future assigned committee meetings; Florida
Association of Counties, National Association of Counties, and local.or.regional.
legislative conferences or.programs; approved:lobbying efforts including travel to
Tallahassee when necessary, and All Aboard Florida meetings or hearings during
the 2018/2019 Fiscal Year.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staff's recommendation
8.D. 18-2285 Out of County Travel to Attend 2019:Governor's Hurricane :
Conference - May 12-17, 2019
RecominendedAction: Approval for Commissioner and staff to attend the 2019 Governor's Hurricane
Conference
Attachments: Staff Report
2019 Governor's Hurricane Conference Information Page
2019 Governor's Hurricane Conference Reason for Attendance
Registration Form .
Approved.staffs recommendation
8.E. 18-2184 Authorization to Attend FGFOA and GFOAAnnual Conferences and FGFOA
School of Government Finance
Recommended Action: 'The County Administrator is hereby confirming authorization to attend the 2018
FGFOA School of Governmental Finance; the 2019 GFOA Annual Conference; the
2019 FGFOA Annual Conference; and the quarterly meetings of the Treasure Coast
Chapter of the Florida Government Finance Officers Association.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
8.F. 18-2303 Approval for Renewal of E911 Recording Equipment and Software
Maintenance Contract
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the E911 Recording Equipment and Software
Maintenance Agreement with HigherGround Inc.
Attachments: Staff Report
HigherGround Maintenance Quote Summary
FY 2018-2019 HigherGround Maintenance Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
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8.G. 148-2307 Approval of FY 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 Radiological Emergency
Preparedness Agreement(REP Grant)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the FY 20182019:and FY 2019/2020
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Agreement as:noted above and authorize the
Chariman to execute the necessary documents.. .
Attachments: Staff Report
IRC Budget Form
FPL&Indian River County Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.H.: 18-2315 Consideration of the Indian River County Transit Development Plan (TDP)
Major Update
ecomrnen aAction: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Transit
Development Plan. .
Attachments: Staff Report
Transit Development Plan on file in BCC Office
Transit Development Plan
Approved staffs recommendation
8.1. 18-2319 Blue Cypress Lake.Road Culvert Replacement Release of Retainage and
Change Order No. 1; IRC-1758
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 1:and payment of Application for
Payment No. 2 to Hinterland Group, Inc. in the.amount of$4,654.00 for release of
retainage. .
Attachments: Staff Report
Contractor's Application for Payment No.2
Change Order No. 1
Approved staffs recommendation . ..
8.J. 18-2325 Mediated Settlement; Rodney Morton
Recommended Action: In keeping with administrative policy, staff now requests Board approval of this
settlement in the amount of:$75,000.00. Payment will be made from the Self
Insurance Fund.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
8.K. 18-2331 David Middleton and Jennifer Saraceni's Request for Release of Easements
at 1005 Clipper Road (Castaway Cove)
RecommendedAction: Staff recommends that the Board,through adoption of the resolution, approve
release of the rear yard planting easement portion and utility easement described in
the resolution:
Attachments: Staff Report
Maps Depicting Easements
Proposed Resolution Releasing Easement(s)
Approved Resolution 2018-099; releasing easements(or portion thereof)on Lot 96;
Castaway Cove Subdivision. •
8.L. 18-2336 West Wabasso Phase II Septic to Sewer Approval of IRNEP Funding
Agreement
RecommendedAction: Staff recommends approval of the Indian River National Estuary Program Grant
Agreement No. IRL2018-01 arid requests the Board of County Commissioners to
authorize the Chairman to execute the same on their behalf Please note that if,
during the procurement process,bids are much higher than the engineer's opinion
of probable cost, the County has the option to close the agreement early without
addressing any construction.: .The early:closeout of the agreement would be
brought as a new item to the board at that:time.
Attachments: Staff Report
IRNEP Standard Grant Agreement
Grant Form
Approved staffs recommendation
8.M. 18-2338 Indian River County Library System Fellsmere Library Project
Recommended Action Staff respectfully recommends that the Board of County Commissioners
conceptually approve the Indian River County Library System opening of the
Marian Fell Library Fellsmere Branch fora two day a week service, and direct the
County Attorney's Office to prepare an agreement under the general terms outlined
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herein and return it to the Board for final approval following execution by the City
of Fellsmere.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
8.N. 18-2342 Habitat Conservation Plan --Amendment No. 1
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the amended version of the HCP and
authorize the Chairman to sign on behalf of the County.:: Following Board
approval, the Countywill transmit the partially executed Amendment to the US
Fish and Wildlife Service. Upon receipt of thefully executed original Amendment
from the USFWS, staff will transmit to the.Clerk to.the Board of County
Commission for recording.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Natural Resources Manager James D. Gray provided background on the County's
Habitat Conservation Plan(HCP) for the protection of sea turtles. He stated that
Environmental Specialist.Kendra Cope and other coastal staff have been working
with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to update the document, arid clarified that
an update to staffs recommendation had been made to include a Resolution
approving Amendment#1 to the HCP
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams,seconded by Commissioner Flescher,
to approve: (1)staffs recommendation; and (2) Resolution 2018-100,approving
Amendment#1 of the Habitat Conservation Plan for the protection of sea turtles on :.
the County's beaches. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan,Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
8.0: 18-2343 . Indian River County Grant Contract Subrecipient Award Senior Resource
Association
Recommended Action: Approve the Indian River County Grant Contract Subrecipient Award agreement
with the Senior Resource Association and execute any related documents
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report.
Subrecipient Grant Agreement SRA . .
Approved staffs recommendation
8.R 18-2346 Award of Bid 2019006 -Annual Bid for Sulfuric Acid
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board award bid 2019006 to Shrieve Chemical Company and
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authorize the Purchasing Division to issue blanket purchase orders to the
recommended bidden Staff also recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing
Manager to renew this bid for two (2) 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
Approved staffs recommendation
8.Q:_ 18-2347 Indian River County- Indian River Land Trust Oyster Bar Marsh Trail
Easements
RecommendedAction: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board vote to approve the
easement and authorize the chair to execute anyand all documents necessary to
effectuate the easements.
Attachments: Staff Report
Easement from IRLT to County
Easement from County to IRLT
Approved staffs recommendation
8.R. 18-2354 Osprey Marsh One-Year Compliance Maintenance:Contract with.G.K,
Environmental, Inc.
Recommended Action: :Staff recommends approval.of Work Order No.:1 authorizing the mentioned :
professional services fora lump sum amount of$18,425.00 to GK. Environmental,
Inc.
Attachments: Staff Report -
Work Order No 1 for GK Environmental
Approved staffs recommendation
8.S. 18-2348 Eight Month Renewal of Lease for North County Offices
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the lease renewal rate as:proposed for the
North County Offices and authorize the Chairman to execute the Lease Renewal
Agreement.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Renewal of Lease Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.1 18-2355 Request for Ratification FDLE FY17 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice (JAG)
Grant. . .
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners ratify the Chairman's
action in executing the Certificate of Participation
Attachments: Staff Report
JAG FY 2017 Certificate of Participation
Approved staffs recommendation
8.U. 18-2356 Miscellaneous:Budget Amendment 016 .
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget
resolution amending the fiscal year 2017-18 budget
Attachments Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit"A"BA 016
Approved Resolution 2018-101,amending the Fiscal Year.2017-2018 Budget.
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS"and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
9.A.1. : :18-2329 : Presentation:by Jeffrey R. Smith, Indian.River County Clerk:of the Circuit .
Court and.Comptroller, of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting Award for the FY 2017 Comprehensive Annual Finance
Report (CAFR) and Outstanding:Achievement Award for Popular Annual
Financial Reporting(PAFR)for the FY 2017. PAFR, to the Finance : :
Department of the Indian River County Clerk of Court and Comptroller's:
Office from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United
States and Canada (GFOA)
Recommended Action: Presentation Only-No Action Required
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey R. Smith announced the awards
from the Government.Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
GFOA) for: (1)the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
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Award for the Fiscal Year 2017 Comprehensive Annual Finance Report(CAFR); and
2)the Outstanding Achievement Award for Popular Annual Financial Reporting
PAFR)for the Fiscal Year 2017 PAFR. Mr. Smith mentioned that this is the 35th
consecutive year that the County has earned the Excellence in Reporting Award on the
CAFR, and the third successive year that the County has earned the Outstanding
Financial Achievement Award for the PAFR(a new report). He thanked the Finance
Director Elissa Nagy, Senior Accountant Raeanne Cone, StaffAccouintant Michelle
King, and Finance and County Budget staff for their work on the reports,and
recognized the positive working relationship between the County Administrator and
Clerk's offices;
County Attorney Dylan Reingold thanked Mr. Smith for helping to foster the great
working relationship between County and Clerk of Court staff.
Chairman O'Bryan commented favorably on the PAFR.
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A.1. 18-2358 Notice of Intent to Affirm the Existence of a Recreational Customary Use
on Private Property (Legislative).
RecoinmendedAction: Staff recommends that the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners open the public hearing,take evidence as to the customary use
of the beach, close the public hearing and adopt a formal notice of intent to
affirm the existence of a recreational customary use in the area at issue. Staff
also recommends that the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners direct the County Attorney's Office to file a Complaint for
Declaration of Recreational Customary Use in circuit court, and direct the ..
County Attorney's Office to notify all interested parties of the Complaint for
Declaration.of Recreational Customary Use.
Attachments: Staff Report
Draft Formal Notice of Intent
PROOF OF:PUBLICATION IS ON FILE.IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK
TO THE BOARD
County Attorney Dylan•Reingold provided background on the Customary.Use
Doctrine,wherein the Florida courts recognize the public's right,through
custom,to access dry sand areas of privately owned portions of a beach.
Florida Statutes Section 163.035 establishes a process for a governmental entity
to adopt a formal Notice of Intent to Affirm the Existence of a Recreational
Customary Use(the Notice) on private property. If the Board decidesto adopt
the Notice,the County must also file a Complaint for Declaration of
Recreational Customary Use in Circuit Court.
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Natural Resources Manager James Gray,withthe aid of a PowerPoint
Presentation, displayed:a map showing an area north of Wabasso Beach Park; in
the Summerplace Subdivision,where"No Trespassing" signs have been
installed by the property owner. He displayed slides from the 1930's to.the
present, showing the historical use of the Wabasso beach area for recreational
activities, and relayed that restricted beach access limits public use of beaches,
impedes sea turtle monitoring, and impacts the beach nourishment for Sector 3.
Mr. Gray affirmed that he customarily observes people using the beach, and that
he has never before seen'a private property owner restrict public beach access.
Coastal Division.Environmental Specialist Kendra Cope,:who manages the.
County's Habitat Conservation Plan:for sea turtles, affirmed that she,too, sees
people frequenting:the beach site. Ms. Cope confirmed that in her experience,
she has never before observed a private property owner restrict public beach
access.
Mr. Gray read testimony that had been submitted from Summerplace residents
Crary Lauer,Walter Garrard, and Gary Fox, asking tokeep the beach accessible
to all. He advised that staff's recommendation was:for the County to proceed
following the public hearing),with the Notice of Intent to Affirm the Existence
of a Recreational Customary Use (the Notice of Intent), and to file the
Complaint for Declaration of Recreational Customary.Use.
Discussion:ensued,wherein Mr. Gray confirmed that when beach renourishment..
was done in 2009 at the subject area, all of the property owners at that time
signed off on temporary construction easements,which remain in effect. :
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
The following speakers from Summerplace provided testimony supporting
public beach access:
Dr. Philip R. Glade,who was accompanied:byCarol Glade, 1851 Pebble Path
Patty Girard, 1960:West Shell Lane
Walter Girard, 1960 West Shell Lane
John Lehnhardt, 1991 West Barefoot Place
Dr. Micae ax
There were no additional speakers, and the Chairman closed the public hearing.
A motion.was made by Commissioner Flescher,seconded by Commissioner
Zorc,to.approve.staffs recommendation,with fundingprovided to the County
Attorney's office in an amount up to$50,000 for any court-related costs.
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Attorney Reingold suggested including in the Notice of Intent,the additional
recreational uses of beach access for surfing and skinboarding, sea turtle
monitoring; fishing, enjoying the shade from the erected seawall, and exercising.
Additionally,he wanted to include the testimony proffered at today's meeting from
Dr. Glade,Walter and Patty Girard, Molly Segal, and John Lehnhardt, with regards
to customary use of the beach.
Commissioner Flescher confirmed he would amend his Motion accordingly..
An amended motion was made by Commissioner Flescher,seconded by
Commissioner Zorc,to approve staff's recommendation, modifying the Notice of
Intent:to Affirm the Existence of a Recreational:Customary Use to include the
additional recreational uses of surfing and skin boarding;sea turtle monitoring,
fishing, enjoyingtheshade of the erected seawall,and exercising; and adding the
testimonies of Dr. Philip Glade,Walter and Patty Girard, Molly Segal,and John
Lehnhardt to the evidence:supporting the Notice of Intent;with funding provided to . .
the County Attorney's office in an amount up:to$50,000 for any.court-related:costs.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan,Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.6.1. 18-2337 Request to Speak from Ron Edwards, President Evans Properties, Inc,
Regarding a Request:for a Letter of Support Addressed to•the
Governing:Board of the South Florida Water Management District for
Evans Properties' Scott & Bluefield Dispersed Water Projects
Recommended Action: Public:Discussion Item-No Action Required
Attachments: Request to Speak Form
Dispersed Water Proiect slideshow
Ron Edwards,President of Evans Properties, Inc; (Evans).provided background
and analysis on two dispersed water projects known as the Bluefield Northern
Everglades Public Private Partnership (NE PPP), and the Scott Northern :
Everglades Public Private Partnership (NE PPP). He stated that the proposed
water projects would be a quick way to revitalize the Indian River Lagoon, and
the projects would reduce the run-off going into the Lagoon from the C-23,
C-24, and C-25 canals by approxiiiiately 25%.
Vice Chairman Solari asked about Evans Properties,Inc.'s experience with :
water projects. Mr. Edwards advised that Evans has been involved with water
projects since the concept of water farming was introduced, and that they have
been working on the currentproposed projects for three years.:
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A brief discussion ensued about project costs,nutrient loads, and rainfall
retention capacity.
Commissioner Zorc commended Mr. Edwards on his perseverance and
financial commitment to the projects.
Clerk's Note:Please see Vice Chairman Bob Solari's Item 14.B.1. Evans
Properties Dispersed Water Projects,for the Board's action on this matter).
No Action Taken or:Required
1.0.B.2..:18-2349 Request to Speak from Franklin (Trip) Snelson, United Against Poverty,
Regarding-New UP Center Project Update
Recommended Action: Public Discussion Item-No Action Required
Attachments:. Request to Speak Form
Franklin Snelson,United Against Poverty(UP),used a PowerPoint
Presentation to describe how UP helps people achieve economic
self-sufficiency.: He stated that due to a successful fund-raising campaign,.:
UP has been able to purchase a new larger facility to expand services and
provide space for collaborating partners. Mr. Snelson advised that UP has
submitted a grant application for a Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity's (DEO) Job Growth Grant which would allow UP to finish .
repurposing its new building, and asked if the Board would support the grant
application.
Clerk's Note: Please see Commissioner Zorc's Item 14.E.1. United Against
Poverty(UP)Request for Grant Funding from the Florida Department.of
Economic Opportunity[DEO]).
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C:1. 18-2323 .Notice of Scheduled Public Hearing for October 16, 2018: Second
Hearing for Adoption of a Land Development Regulation (LDR)
Amendment to Chapters 911 and 971 Regarding.the Review and
Approval Process for Places of Worship (Legislative)
Recommended Action: This notice of public hearing is provided for the Board's information.No action
is needed at this time:
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County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the notice into the record.
No Action Taken or Required
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
11.A. 18-2344 Update Historic Dodgertown
Recommended Action: Review and Discuss Staff Update.
Attachments: Staff Report
County Administrator Jason Brown reported that the City of Vero Beach(the City)
has received the County's proposed contract for purchase of the 35-acre parcel of
land known as Dodgertown Golf Course, as well as documents containing
prospective plans for the property, and information on existing economic
development. He informed the Board that per the Florida Statutes, two appraisals
have been obtained on the property;:both were valued in excess of the County's
proposed purchase price of$2.4 million.
Chairman O'Bryan calculated that based on data from the Treasure Coast Sports
Commission, about$15 million is spent annually in relation to Historic
Dodgertown.
It was noted that Chairman O'Bryan and Administrator Brown would beattending
the City of Vero Beach Council Meeting occurring later that afternoon to see what
the City will decide regarding the prospective sale of the Historic Dodgertown
parcel.
No Action Taken or Required
12.: DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. Community Development
B. Emergency Services
C. General Services
1. Human Services
2. Sandridge Golf Club .
3. Recreation
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D: Human Resources
E. Office:of Management and Budget
F.. Public Works
12.F.1. 18-2334 Waterway-Village Second Amendment to the Amended.Developer's
Agreement
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Waterway Village Second Amendment
to the Amended Developers Agreement, approve-funding in the amount of
231,311 for the reimbursement of design costs for the County segment of 58th
Avenue, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Developers Agreement on
behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Waterway Village Second Amendment
Kimlev-Horn Proposal Design-58th Ave Widening :
Kimlev-Horn 30%Probable Construction Cost •
58th Ave Widening Conceptual.Plan Graphic
Director of Public Works Rich Szpyrka provided background on the Waterway
Village Development:of Regional Impact(DRI) development Order that was
approved by the.County in 2004, and•the Amended Developer's Agreement with
Divosta Homes,:L.P. that was approved by the.County in_2010,.pertaining to the
widening of 58th Avenue. He gave a detailed synopsis of the.proposed Second
Amendment to the Developer's Agreement,which will provide for an expansion.
of the.58th Avenue widening project with associated intersection improvements,
and noted that the Developer would also be undertaking the design,permitting,
and construction of the County's portion of the project,which:will occur just
south of the Indian River Farms North Relief Canal to 57th Street. •Director
Szpyrka recommended that the Board approve.the Second Amendment to the
Developer's Agreement, and responded to the Board's questions regarding the
roadway improvements.
Clerk's Note: It was noted in staffs report that Pulte Homes,Inc.-, is now the
project developer).. ..
A motion was made by Commissioner Adam's,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
G Utilities Services
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12.G.1. 18-2353 Comprehensive Water, Wastewater,and Reclaimed (Reuse) Water Rate
Study; and Water and Sewer Impact Fee Study Recommendations
Recommended Action: Below is a summary of the key components ofthe proposed rate
recommendations: Part I Rates:- Modify the billing tiers from four tiers to
three tiers; Present the billing charge and service availability fee as one line
item on the bill; Maintain the currentbulk sewer rates; Modify the reclaimed
water rate to reflect the disposal rate of$0.21.per 1,000 gallons; Maintain the
current Sludge rate of$15.00 per wet ton; Modify the billing to reflect usage to
the nearest 100 gallons rather than 1,000 gallons; Modify :the water service
connection:fees as proposed; Modify the meter installation fees as proposed;
and, Implement changes to go into effect on March 1, 2019. Part II- Impact
Fees - Maintain the current impact fees of $1,300 per ERU for water and
2,796 per: ERU for sewer. Schedule - Staff recommends conducting a rate
study within the next five years or by 2024.to evaluate the financial stability of
theutility after the remaining bond obligations are satisfied, to ensure rate
equity for all customer classifications and to capture the changing dynamics of
the utility system.
Attachments: Staff Report.
Comprehensive Water,Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Rate Study
Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study
Proposed Rate Schedule
Director of Utility Services Vincent Burke-recalled the Board's approval.on
December 20, 2016 of several items related to the North County Septic to
Sewer(S2S)Phase 1 Project He continued that on July 18, 2017,the Board
approved for Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (Raftelis)to undertake an
updated Utility Rate study and a Water and.Wastewater Impact Fee study.
Director Burke announced that Utility Finance Manager Cindy Corrente would
be distributing updated information on Engineering Service and Inspection Fees
and.a Consumer Price Index Increase, and introduced Raftelis consultants Mike
Rocca and Robin Chacko.
Principal Consultant Mike Rocca made use of a PowerPoint Presentation to
provide an in-depth overview of (1)the Water and Wastewater Impact Fee
Study; and(2)the Comprehensive Water,Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water
Rate Study
Questions were raisedand comments made by the Board about Level of Service
LOS) standards for potable water/wastewater; flow data;unsound irrigation
practices; high water consumption; conservation-based water/wastewater
pricing;reclaimed water;funding for.Repair and Replacement(R&R); and
moving towards an Advanced Metering Infrastructure(AMI).
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The Chairman.called a recess at 12:52 p.m., and reconvened the meeting at 1:06
p.m.;with all members present.
Mr. Rocca discussed the objectives of developing a Uniform Septic to Sewer
Policy. After:a lengthy discussion, a consensus was reached among all parties to
have the benefitting property owners contribute a minimum of 20% of the cost of
a septic to sewer conversion. _ To incentivize_owners to connect tosewer,the
County could provide a credit of 100% of the wastewater impact fee when a
single family property owner commits to connect prior to service availability at
the site, or a credit of 50% if a property_owner commits to connecting within one
year of wastewater service availability.
Recommendations made by Mr. Rocca included:
Current impact fee schedule: Retain at this time
Current impact fee allocations for water/wastewater treatment/transmission:
Adjust :
Water Billing Charge: Eliminate/Incorporate into Service Availability Charge
Inflow&Infiltration New Surcharge(I&I): Impose on faulty wastewater systems
Board adoption of rate structure modifications and rate adjustments: Target Date
March 1, 2019
Utility rates and policies: Re-evaluate every 3 to 5 years(Board consensus was to
have Utilities Services decide when a rate study is warranted)
Miscellaneous Service Charges: $62.00 per page(staff recommends retaining
the current rate of$150.00 for the Utility Construction Permits)
Meter Replacement Charge: Eliminate
Water Service Reconnection Charge Eliminate
Turn-Off/Turn-On New Service Charge of$182:00 (staffproposes a charge of
75.00)
Bob Adair requested that the Board explore the expansion of reclaimed water for
both irrigation and agricultural purposes.
The Board consensus was for staff to return to the Board on November 6,2018
with more information. .
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher,seconded by:Commissioner Adams,
to table Item 12:6.1. Comprehensive Water,Wastewater,and Reclaimed (Reuse)
Water Rate Study,and Water and Sewer Impact Fee Study Recommendation,to the
Board of County Commission meeting of November 6,2018. The motion carried by
the following vote:.
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Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan,Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc .
1'2.G.2. 18-2352 Reserve Accounts
Recommended Action: A summary of the recommendations contained herein is listed below: 1.
Modify County Code to allow for the refund of impact fees paid, if such request
is made within twenty-four months of the purchase of_ the Equivalent
Residential Units (ERUs). It is recommended that this modification become
effective January 1, 2019; 2. Modify County Code to allow for the
relinquishment.of ERUs purchased during one of the voluntary assessment
programs provided that the property remains undeveloped and/or service is not
available within two hundred feet of:the parcel. Such relinquishment shall:
include a refund of any impact fees paid only if service is unavailable within
200 feet of the property Accounts shall be brought current before allowing any
such relinquishment; 3. Modify County Code to allow for the relinquishment:of
ERUs purchased at any time if the buildout of the property under the current
comprehensive plan does not allow:for utilization of all ERUs:affiliated with
the 'property. Unless the ERUs were purchased within the past twenty-four
months,,relinquishment shall riot include a refund of impact fees. Accounts
shallbe brought:currentbefore.allowing.any such relinquishment; 4. Modify
County Code .to accommodate. the County..reclaiming any ERUs wherein
twenty-four:months of service availability fees are past due; 5. Modify County
Code to provide a 90-day amnesty period that also provides the property owner
an opportunity:to relinquish ERUs upon the account becoming current; and, 6.
Direct staff to research the logistics of foreclosing on properties that 'have
excessive accounts receivable balances.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution No.87-142
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari,seconded by.Commissioner Zorc,
to table Item 12.G.2. Reserve Accounts,to the November 13,2018 Board of
County Commission meeting. Themotion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan,Vice Chairman Solari, Corrimiss ionerAdams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
12.6.3.18-2351 Uniform Septic to Sewer Policy
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners create a septic to sewer
policy and direct staff to: Require benefiting property owners to .pay a
minimum of 33% of project costs; Solicit alternative funding options, which
include various grants, to cover the remaining project costs; Use optional sales
tax dollars as needed, not to exceed 25% of project costs; Establish a S2S
financing interest rate to be the greater the maximum of either 2%or half
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of the current BCC approved rate. Current rate is 5% so the S2S rate would be
2.5%; extend the amortization period from ten years:up to 20-year term and
direct staff to work with the Indian River County Tax Collector to add the
annual assessment -fee to theproperty. tax bill in order:to assure: a more
consistent reimbursement cash flow for the project; and, Offer.a S2S impact fee
credit of 100%for those property owners who commit to connect to the sewer
system before sewer is available to the property. For those property owners that
connect within one year from service availability,provide a credit of 50%of the
impact fee. . : .
Attachments: Staff Report
Clerk's Note: This item was discussed in conjunction with Item 12.G1.
Comprehensive Water, Wastewater and Reclaimed(Reuse) Water Rate Study,
and Water and Sewer Impact Fee Study Recommendation, and is placed here:
for continuity).
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher,seconded by Commissioner
Adams,to table Item 12.6.3:Uniform Septic to Sewer Policy to the Board of
County Commission meeting of November 6,2018. The motion carried bythe
following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc.
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
13.A. 18-2345 All Aboard Florida Fees
RecommendedAction: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board approve a budget
amendment of$92,500 to cover the September Bryan Cave invoice;the lobbying
through January 31,2019 and the costs of a potential oral argument in the federal
litigation.
Attachments: Staff Report
County Attorney Dylan Reingold provided background On the County's All Aboard
Florida account,which was created to protect the Countyagainst the All Aboard
Florida(AAF) High Speed Rail Project. He stated that:AttorneyBryan Cave was
hired as outside counsel,that the County's final papers for the federal litigation
have been filed, and that AAF:will be filing its papers on October 5,2018.
Vice Chairman Solari made mention that full community support has been'
evidenced in his-(Vice Chairman Solari's)talks on AAF.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari,seconded by Chairman O'Bryan;to
approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
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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
14.A.1. 18-2321 Request the Board consider renaming North County Park to "Fran
Adams Park" in honor of the dedication and hard work by then
Commissioner.Fran Adams for making the park a reality.
Recommended Action: Rename North County Park to Fran Adams Park
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum
Clerk's Note: This item was heardfollowing Item 12.E1. Waterway Village
Second Amendment to the Amended Developer's Agreement, and is placed here for
continuity).
Chairman O'Bryan presented his request to change the name of the North County
Regional Park to Fran Adams Park in recognition of all the contributions that the
former Board of County Commissioner has made to the community.. .He noted.
that Commissioner Adams worked hard to make the park a reality, and elaborated
on his desire to honor her.
Peter Robinson, 315 Grey Twig Road, disclosed that it took a lot of perseverance
and effort for Fran Adams to get the land transformed into a park.
Ruth Stanbridge contributed that former Commissioner Adams could often be
found at the State.Capitol Building advocating for various local causes. She
noted that in addition to securing the North County Park,Ms.Adams was involved
in the St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park and the Rails to Trails Conservancy.
Commissioner Flescher noted that Fran Adams is a dedicated businessperson in
the.community, and that during her tenure as Commissioner, she worked hard to
effect changes in the community. He also:observed that having a more descriptive
name for the park would make it more attractive to tourists.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher,seconded by Commissioner Adams,.
to approve the renaming of the North County Regional Park to Fran Adams Park
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan,Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
B; Commissioner Bob.Solari,Vice Chairman
14.6.1. 18-2339 Evans Properties Dispersed Water Projects
Recommended Action: Discussion Regarding Board Support
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum
Clerk's Note: This item was discussed in conjunction with Item 10.B.1.
Request to Speakfrom Ron Edwards, President Evans Properties, Inc.,
Regarding a Request for a Letter of Support Addressed to the Governing Board
of the South Florida Water Management District for Evans Properties'Scott&
Bluefield Dispersed Water.Projects, and is placed here for continuity).
Vice Chairman Solari asked if the Commissioners would send a letter of
support for Evans Properties Inc.'s proposed dispersed water projects,to the
South Florida Water Management District. He observed that these projects
will begin reducing the nutrient load into the Lagoon. .
Bob Johnson,-Coral Wind Subdivision, wanted to know if the dispersed water
projects would affect.the County's potable water supply;Vice Chairman Solari
advised that it would not have any measurable impact on the drinking water
supply..
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari,seconded by Commissioner Zorc,
to send to the governing board of the South Florida Water.Management District,a
letter of support for Evans Properties, Inc.'s: (1) Bluefield Northern Everglades
Public-Private Partnership(NE PPP); and(2)Scott Northern Everglades
Public-Private Partnership(NE PPP). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan,Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams; Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
C. Commissioner Susan Adams
D. Commissioner Joseph E.Flescher
E. Commissioner Tim Zorc
14.E.1. 18-2359 United Against Poverty (UP) Request for Grant'Fundinglfrom the Florida
Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO)
Recommended Action: Discussion and Support
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Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum
UP Job Growth Grant Application
Clerk's Note: This item was discussedfollowing Item 10.B.2.Request to Speak
from Franklin (Trip)Snelson, UnitedAgainst Poverty, Regarding New UP . :
Center Project Update, and is.placed here for continuity).
Commissioner Zorc commended United Against Poverty(UP)on its work and
success in helping people gain employment He noted that the Department of
Economic Opportunity grant:application submitted by UP seems to fall under. : :_
the Workforce Development category, and advocated that the Board indicate its
support for the grant.
A motion was made by Commissioner Zorc,seconded by Chairman O'Bryan,to
send a letter to Governor Rick Scott, in support of United Against Poverty's: :
Florida Job Growth Grant Fund application:that was submitted to the Florida
Department of Economic Opportunity. The motion carried bythe 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
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened as the Board of.
Commissioners of the.Emergency Services District. Those minutes will be
approved at an upcoming Emergency Services District meeting.
15.A.1. 18-2341 Approval of FY 2018/2019 EMS County Awards Grant: Purchase of
Capital/Operating Equipment Using Non-Matching EMS Grant Funds
and Grant Resolution
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of the FY 2018/2019 EMS Grant and resolution to
purchase the equipment and services as noted in the attachments. Staff further
recommends that the.Board of County Commissioners authorize thechairman
to execute the_necessary documents to obtain funds from the Department; of
Health in the amount of $19,731.00 and authorize budget amendments, as
required, to receive and expend the grant funds. In order to comply with the:
requirements of this Grant, staff is seeking authorization for the establishment
of a unique accounting code designator for all County Awards Grant deposits,
disbursements, interests accrual and rollover of funds, as they,are required to be
maintained in a separate fund or account for:.inspection by the.State EMS.
Monitoring and Compliance Unit.
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Attachments: Staff Report
IRC Budget Grant Form-EMS Grant
EMS County Grant Application
EMS-CTY Awards Grant Resolution
Director of Emergency Services Tad Stone was present in support of staffs request.
A motion was made.by Vice Chairman Solari,seconded by Commissioner Adams,
to approve Resolution 2018-001 ESD,authorizing the application for funding
County Emergency Medical.Services(EMS)Grant Awards to be submitted to the
State of Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
The motion carried by the following vote: .
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner.
Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
The Board of Commissioners adjourned the Emergency Services.District
meeting and reconvened as the Board of County.Commissioners of the regular
meeting,with Item 12.G1. Comprehensive Water,Wastewater,and Reclaimed
Reuse)Water Rate Study, and Water and Sewer Impact Fee Study
Recommendations.
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT . .
There being no further business,the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 2:13 p.m.
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