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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/06/2018Indian River County Florida Indian River County Administration Complex 1801 27th Street, Building A Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388 www.ircgov.com Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, November 6, 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 November 6, 2018 1. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Present: 4 - Chairman Peter O'Bryan Vice Chairman Bob Solari Commissioner Susan Adams Commissioner Tim Zorc Absent: 1 - Commissioner Joseph Flescher 2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS 2.B. INVOCATION Pastor Alex Pappas, Oceans Unite Christian Center 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Tim Zorc 4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS Move: Item 14.E.1. Foster Care Information Class to follow Item 5.C. Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of November 2018 as National Adoption Awareness Month Move Item: 14.E.2. United Against Poverty Request for Support to Apply for Funding from JP Morgan/Chase to follow Item 10.13.1. Request to Speak from Franklin "Trip" Snelson, United Against Poverty, Regarding Project Update and Request for Support from the Board of County Commission. Chairman O'Bryan announced that due to Commissioner Flescher's wish to be present for Items 12.G.1, 12.6.2, and 12.G3 Utilities Services, those matters would be tabled if the Commissioner is unable to subsequently join the meeting. 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: 4- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Zorc Absent: 1- Commissioner Flescher 5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS 5.A. 18-2371 Presentation of Proclamation Designating November 11, 2018 as Veterans Day Recommended Action: Read and Presented Indian River County Florida Page 1 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 6, 2018 Attachments: Proclamation Commissioner Adams read the Proclamation to Colonel Martin Zickert, who announced the upcoming celebrations on Veteran's Memorial Island Sanctuary and Sebastian River Park, and made mention of several other events linked to Veteran's Day. Craig Waskow, 2nd Vice President of the Veterans Council of Indian River County, was also present. Read and Presented 5.B. 18-2372 Presentation of Proclamation Designating November 15, 2018 as National Philanthropy Day Recommended Action: Read and Presented Attachments: Proclamation Vice Chairman Solari read the Proclamation to the Association of Fund Raising Professionals FL, Indian River Chapter, and National Philanthropy Day officers, committee, and board members. Board Member Katha Kissman provided details on the Annual National Philanthropy Awards Ceremony to be held on November 14, 2018. Read and Presented 5.C. 18-2374 Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of November, 2018 as National Adoption Awareness Month Recommended Action: Read and Presented Attachments: Proclamation Chairman O'Bryan read the Proclamation to Jamie Bond, Business Development and Community Relations, Place of Hope, who was accompanied by representatives of the Treasure Coast Place of Hope. Read and Presented 5.D. 18-2445 Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of November, 2018, as Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1) Awareness Month Recommended Action: Read and Present. Attachments: Proclamation Commissioner Zorc read the Proclamation to Lisa Kosak. Indian River County Florida Page 2 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 6, 2018 Ms. Kosak, who was diagnosed with the Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1), was on hand to share her story and bring public awareness to Alpha-1 and the importance of being tested. She was accompanied by a team of supporters. Read and Presented 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION 7.A. 18-2447 Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review Recommended Action: This is an informational item only; no Board action is required. Attachments: Staff Report No Action Taken or Required 7.113. 18-2469 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 8. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Zorc, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Zorc Absent: 1- Commissioner Flescher 8.A. 18-2441 Checks and Electronic Payments October 12, 2018 to October 18, 2018 Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office for the time period of October 12, 2018 to October 18, 2018 Indian River County Florida Page 3 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 6, 2018 Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report Approved 8.B. 18-2451 Checks and Electronic Payments October 19, 2018 to October 25, 2018 Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office for the time period of October 19, 2018 to October 25, 2018 Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report Approved 8.C. 18-2446 Notice of Grant Award from the Florida Inland Navigation District for the Jones' Pier and Oyster Bar Marsh Conservation Areas - Waterways Assistance Program #IR -18-67 and #IR -18-68 Recommended Action: Staff respectfully recommends that the Board accept the 2018 Florida Inland Navigation District Waterway Assistance Program Grant Awards for Jones' Pier Conservation Area Public Use Improvements, Project #IR -18-67 and Oyster Bar Marsh Trail, Project #IR -18-68, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Project Agreements. Attachments: Staff Report FIND Grant Agmt IR -18-67 - Jones Pier FIND Grant Agmt IR -18-68 - Oyster Bar Marsh Approved staffs recommendation 8.D. 18-2448 Florida Department of State Minority Appointment Reporting Recommended Action: Informational Attachments: Staff Report Combined DSDE143 Minority Report for 2017 Accepted 8.E. 18-2452 Mattress Firm -Amendment to Lease 1919 US Highway 1, Sebastian, FL 32958 Indian River County Florida Page 4 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 6, 2018 Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the lease renewal rate as proposed and the rent abatement for Mattress Firm and authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendment to Lease. Attachments: Staff Report Amendment To Lease Approved staffs recommendation 8.F. 18-2457 Approval for Use of Fairgrounds for Annual Jake Owen Foundation Benefit Concert Event to be held December 8, 2018 Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board approve the License Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign upon receipt of the fully executed original Agreement including proof of liability insurance. Attachments: Staff Report Jake Owen Foundation Request Letter for IRC Fairgrounds unds Fairgrounds License Agreement Jake Owens Foundation Event Approved staffs recommendation 8.G. 18-2459 Appointments to the Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County, Inc. Recommended Action: The County Attorney recommends that the Board reappoint Jennifer Proper, Charles Pope and Donald Hart, Sr. and appoint Teddy Floyd to the Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County, Inc. Attachments: Staff Report Angela Davis -Green Letter of 10.15.18 Approved staffs recommendation 8.H. 18-2460 Notice of Grant Award from the Indian River Lagoon Council - Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program - Contract #IRL 2018-13 Recommended Action: Staff respectfully recommends that the Board accept the Indian River Lagoon Council Agency Cost -Share Agreement Contract #IRL2018-13 for the Jones' Pier Conservation Area Wetland Restoration Project and authorize the Chairman to execute the Project Agreement between Indian River Lagoon Council and Indian Indian River County Florida Page 5 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final M River County. Attachments: Staff Report IRL Agency Cost Share Aqmt -Jones Pier contract IRC Grant Form Approved staffs recommendation November 6, 2018 18-2467 North County Septic to Sewer Phase 1 Construction Services - Amendment No. 1 to Work Order No. 3 Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 1 to Work Order No. 3 and requests that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Chairman to execute the amendment on their behalf to engage the services of Masteller and Moler, Inc., for a sum amount not to exceed of $13,395.00. Attachments: Staff Report Amendment No 1 to Work Order No 3 Approved staffs recommendation 8.J. 18-2477 Amendment No. 1 to Red Tide DEP Agreement No. AB010 Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: 1.) Ratify Amendment No. 1 to grant agreement ABO10 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to fund debris cleanup for Indian River County as executed by the County Administrator. 2.) Authorize an additional budget amendment in the amount of $377,970 to allocate funding of expenses for a total budget amendment of $522,795. Attachments: Staff Report ABO 10 Amendment No. 1 Approved staffs recommendation 8.K. 18-2471 Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 019 Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commission approve the budget resolution amending the fiscal year 2017-18 budget Indian River County Florida Page 6 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 6, 2018 Attachments: Staff Report Resolution Exhibit "A" BA 019 Approved Resolution 2018-107, amending the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget. 8.L. 18-2472 Acceptance of Bill of Sale from Abandonment of City Utility Easement for the SR 60/43rd Avenue Project Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners accept the Bill of Sale of Utility Facilities from the City of Vero Beach for the SR 60/43rd Avenue Project and authorize the Chairman to execute the Bill of Sale on behalf of the Board. Attachments: Staff Report Bill of Sale of Utility Facilities City of Vero Beach Resolution Map of Easement Accepted 8.M. 18-2476 Indian River County Grant Contracts Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the FY 18/19 grant contracts for the various agencies. Staff also recommends the Board approve the form of the two Indian River County Grant contracts and authorize the County Administrator to execute the grant contracts in future years. Attachments: Staff Report Children's Services Award Non Departmental Agencies Award Grant Contract Tourism Blank Non -Profit Grant Contract (Short -Form) Approved staffs recommendation 9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES 10. PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS Indian River County Florida Page 7 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 6, 2018 10.6.1. 18-2455 Request to Speak from Franklin "Trip" Snelson, United Against Poverty, Regarding Project Update and Request for Support from the Board of County Commission. Recommended Action: Public Discussion Item - No Action Required. Attachments: Request to Speak Form (Clerk's note: Item 14.E.2. United Against Poverty Request for Support to Apply for Funding from JP Morgan/Chase was discussed in conjunction with this item and is placed here for continuity). Franklin (Trip) Snelson, United Against Poverty (UP), recalled the Board's support on October 2, 2018 for the Department of Economic Opportunity grant application submitted by UP. He provided background on UP's plans to expand its facility, and reported that an additional grant opportunity, the Advancing Cities Challenge Grant, is available through J.P. Morgan Chase. He requested that the Board provide the required letter of recommendation, making mention of the Board's support of UP through grants and public transportation. Mr. Snelson also relayed that UP envisioned creating an Advisory Board comprised of various entities; he welcomed the Board's participation. Discussion ensued as Board Members raised concerns regarding duplication of services and Board participation on the proposed UP Advisory Board. Chairman O'Bryan suggested that Commissioner Zorc work with Mr. Snelson on a draft letter of support, review it with the County Administrator or County Attorney, and bring the document back for Board input on November 20, 2018. The Board consensus was to have Commissioner Zorc place this item under his matters at the November 20, 2018 Board of County Commission meeting. No Action Taken or Required 10.113.2.18-2462 Request to Speak from Nicholas Schaus Regarding All Aboard Florida/Brightline Recommended Action: Public Discussion Item - No Action Required Attachments: Request to Speak Form Nick Schaus, 307 Sable Oak Drive, thanked the Board for fighting to keep the Indian River County Florida Page 8 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Draft November 6, 2018 Brightline (a/k/a All Aboard Florida) high speed railway out of Indian River County, and requested that the Board continue to contest the railway. A discussion ensued among the Board and County Attorney Reingold regarding the Florida Passenger Rail System Study prepared for the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA). It was pointed out that the study highlights the lack of financial feasibility and the safety concerns associated with the Brightline. Administrator Brown acknowledged that the Florida Passenger Rail System Study could be placed on the County's website after he verifies that it is a public document. No Action Taken or Required C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS 10.C.1. 18-2440 Notice of Scheduled Public Hearing for November 20, 2018: Indian River Land Trust, Inc. request to amend the Comprehensive Plan to re -designate ± 11.59 Acres, located at the southeast corner of 79th Street and U.S. Highway 1, from C/l, Commercial/ Industrial to M-1, Medium Density Residential -1 (up to 8 units/acre), and to rezone those ± 11.59 Acres from CL, Limited Commercial District, to RM -6, Multi -Family Residential District (up to 6 units/acre); and simultaneous request by Schwerin Asset Advisors, LLC's to amend the Comprehensive Plan to re -designate ± 11.44 Acres, located at the northeast corner of 41 st Street and U.S. Highway 1, from M-1, Medium Density Residential -1 (up to 8 units/acre), to C/I, Commercial/ Industrial, and to rezone ± 0.83 Acres of that property to OCR, Office, Commercial, Residential District and to rezone the remaining ± 10.61 Acres of that property from RM -6, Multi -Family Residential District (up to 6 units/acre), to CL, Limited Commercial District; (LUDA 2006090171-81055) [Treat as Quasi -Judicial] 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. No Action Taken or Required 11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS 11.A. 18-2443 Resolution Granting Area of Operation Authority for the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority to Issue Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds to Finance a Project in Indian River County (Orange Blossom Village) Indian River County Florida Page 9 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Draft November 6, 2018 Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commission adopt the resolution granting area of operation permission to the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority to undertake the financing through multi -family housing revenue bonds for improvements in connection with the Orange Blossom Village Project. Attachments: Staff Report Application for Tax Exempt Financinq Proposed Resolution County Administrator Jason Brown presented the request of the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority to issue Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds to make improvements to the 80 -unit Orange Blossom Village located at 3300 12th Court in Vero Beach. He noted that no funding is required from the Board. Helen Feinberg, representing the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority, was present in support of the Authority's request. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to approve Resolution 2018-108, approving Indian River County as an area of operation for the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority with respect to the financing or refinancing by the Authority of the acquisition, upgrading, reconditioning, rehabilitating, improving and beautifying of a multi -family housing facility located in Indian River County; providing for repeal of conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Zorc Absent: 1 - Commissioner Flescher 12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS A. Community Development 12.A.1. 18-2454 Consideration of Request for Two Additional Meetings of the Development Review and Permit Process Advisory Committee Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners consider the Committee's request and authorize the Committee to hold up to two additional meetings to consider the additional topics listed in the staff report and forward final recommendations for future consideration by the Board. Indian River County Florida Page 10 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 6, 2018 Attachments: Staff Report Resolution establishing the Committee Table of DRPPAC Accomplishments Draft minutes of October 18, 2018 DRPPAC Community Development Director Stan Boling presented the request of the Development Review and Permit Process Advisory Committee (Committee), to hold two additional meetings, which would bring the total number of meetings to 12. He used a PowerPoint presentation to outline the additional topics the Committee would like to discuss, and suggested that the extra meetings be held in January and February of 2019. Commissioners O'Bryan and Solari discussed their opposition to one of the Committee's pending discussion items, which pertained to the creation of an ongoing Development Industry Committee. Commissioner Zorc commented on the pre -application process followed in St. Lucie County as a good model. Chairman O'Bryan requested that the Committee members be advised that they will remain under the Sunshine Law for the additional meetings. The following speakers addressed the Board in support of the additional Committee meetings: Deb Robinson, Chairman of the Committee, Vice President of Laurel Homes, stressed the need for a pathway between building industry professionals and the County. Joseph Paladin, President of Black Swan Consulting and Atlantic Coast Development, and Vice Chairman of the Committee, provided input on pre -application meetings. Commissioner Adams spoke to the County's responsibility to facilitate communication between the County and other entities, such as building industry professionals, and to keep them informed of upcoming County business. County Administrator Jason Brown recognized the contributions of the Committee members and supported the additional meetings. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to authorize the Development Review and Permit Process Advisory Committee (Committee) to hold up to two additional meetings to consider the additional topics listed in the staff report and forward final recommendations for future consideration by the Board, with a final sunset date of February 28, 2019 for the Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Indian River County Florida Page 11 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 6, 2018 Aye: 4- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Zorc Absent: 1 - Commissioner Flescher B. Emergency Services C. General Services 1. Human Services 2. Sandridge Golf Club 3. Recreation D. Human Resources E. Office of Management and Budget F. Public Works C. Utilities Services 12.6.1. 18-2465 Surface Water Supply Topic Recommended action: Authorize staff to complete the Consumptive Use Permit modification process. Once that process has been completed, authorize staff to explore additional locations to handle surface water supply reservoir/treatment needs at the time it is forecast that additional water capacity will be needed. Attachments: Staff Report Staff Report from February 16 2016 BCC Meeting Chairman O'Bryan recalled the decision made under Item 4. Additions/Deletions to the Agenda/Emergency Items to table Item 12.G.1. until all five Commissioners can be present. He invited public input on this item; there were no speakers. Tabled 12.G.2. 18-2468 Uniform Septic to Sewer Policy Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners create a septic to sewer (S2S) policy and direct staff to: 1. Require benefiting property owners to pay a minimum of 20% of project costs; 2. Solicit alternative funding options, which include various grants, to cover the remaining project costs; 3. Use optional sales tax dollars as needed, not to exceed 25% of project costs; 4. Establish a S2S financing interest rate to be the greater of either the maximum of 2% or Indian River County Florida Page 12 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 6, 2018 half of the current BCC approved rate. Current rate is 5% so the S2S rate would be 2.5%; 5. Extend the amortization period from ten years up to a 20 -year term and direct staff to work with the Indian River County Tax Collector to add the annual assessment fee to the property tax bill in order to assure a more consistent reimbursement cash flow for the project; and, 6. 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 Chairman O'Bryan recalled the decision made under Item 4. Additions/Deletions to the Agenda/Emergency Items to table Item 12.G.2. until all five Commissioners can be present. He invited public input on this item; there were no speakers. Tabled 12.G.3. 18-2464 Comprehensive Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed (Reuse) Water Rate Study, and Water and Sewer Impact Fee Study Recommendations Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) authorize the following: 1. Implement changes to go into effect on March 1, 2019; 2. Modify the billing to reflect usage to the nearest 100 gallons rather than 1,000 gallons; 3. Adopt rate scenario 3; 4. Adopt the rates and fees as depicted in Attachment 5; 5. Adopt the miscellaneous charges as reflected on Attachment 6; 6. Adopt the impact fees as depicted in Attachment 7; and, 7. Provide an allowance for an annual Consumer Price Index increase contingent upon BCC approval each year. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 -Water and Sewer Rate Scenarios Attachment 2 -Comparison of Bills Using Current and Proposed Rates Attachment 3 -Comparison of Billing Events Between Existing and Alternative Rate Structures Attachment 4 -Percentage of Events by Tier Attachment 5 -Fundamental Rate Modifications Attachment 6 -Miscellaneous Charges Attachment 7 -Impact Fees Comprehensive Water Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Rate Study Water and Wastewater Impact Fee Study Additions/Deletions Indian River County Florida Page 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 6, 2018 Chairman O'Bryan recalled the decision made under Item 4 to the Agenda/Emergency Items 12.G.3, until all five Commissioners can be present. He invited public input on this item; there were no speakers. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Solari, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to table Items 12.6.1. Surface Water Supply Topic; 12.6.2. Uniform Septic to Sewer Policy; and 12.6.3. Comprehensive Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed (Reuse) Water Rate Study, and Water and Sewer Impact Fee Study Recommendations, to the November 13, 2018 Board of County Commission meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 4- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Solari, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Zorc Absent: 1 - Commissioner Flescher 13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS 13.A. 18-2456 Escambia County Housing Finance Authority Area of Operation Resolution Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board vote to approve the resolution granting to the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority continued area of operation authority for purpose of operating the Authority's Single -Family Mortgage Loan Bond Program within Indian River County, Florida and authorize the Chairman to execute the Resolution. Attachments: Staff Report Escambia County Housing Finance Authority Area of Operation Resolution County Attorney Dylan Reingold provided background on the Single -Family Mortgage Loan Program operated by the Escambia County Finance Authority (the Authority) and asked the Board to authorize the Authority to continue offering the program within Indian River County. He noted that the program is designed to assist first-time homebuyers in Escambia, Indian River, and seventeen other Florida counties. Helen Feinberg, representing the Authority, addressed questions from the Board on the financing caps for the first-time homebuyers. Vice Chairman Solari expressed concerns about potential homebuyers becoming unable to afford their homes. Ms. Feinberg explained that the program is designed to facilitate home ownership, and discussed the Authority's procedures for screening prospective homebuyers. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to approve Resolution 2018-109, granting continuing "Area of Operation" authority to the Escambia County Housing Finance Authority to operate its Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bond Program within Indian River County, Florida; providing a term; providing for repeal of inconsistent provisions, and providing an effective date. The motion carried by the following vote: Indian River County Florida Page 14 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 6, 2018 Aye: 3- Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Zorc Nay: 1- Vice Chairman Solari Absent: 1- Commissioner Flescher 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. 18-2449 Foster Care Information Class Recommended Action: Informational Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum Foster Process Information Sheet (Clerk's Note: This item was heard following Item S.C. Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of November, 2018 as National Adoption Awareness Month, and is placed here for continuity). Commissioner Zorc announced the Foster Care Information Class which will take place on November 15, 2018. He noted that currently, there are no licensed foster beds in Indian River County, necessitating out -of -County placement for a child who must be removed from home. Ms. Bond discussed the locations and classes offered by the Place of Hope, and envisioned growth of the foster program in Indian River County. Commissioner Zorc expressed his hope to have more than enough homes to place children within the County. No Action Taken or Required 14.E.2. 18-2450 United Against Poverty Request for Support to Apply for Funding from Indian River County Florida Page 15 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 6, 2018 JP Morgan/Chase Recommended Action: Approve Letter of Support for United Against Poverty Application for JP Morgan/Chase Funding. Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum United Against Poverty JP Morgan Chase Grant Backup Material (Clerk's Note: A Board consensus was reached for this matter following the presentation and discussion on Item 10.B.1. Request to Speak from Franklin "Trip" Snelson, United Against Poverty, Regarding Project Update and Request for Support from the Board of County Commission). Postponed/Continued 15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS A. Emergency Services District B. Solid Waste Disposal District C. Environmental Control Board 16. ADJOURNMENT Chairman O'Bryan acknowledged Madison, a student from Indian River Charter High School, who was present at today's meeting. There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:44 a.m. Indian River County Florida Page 16 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes — Final Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller By: I- &� hid, eputy Clerk BCC/MG/2018 Minutes November 6, 2018 ........... . 0 .... oJN,. S�0 Bob Solari, Chairman '•�yy f ,:\QQ' ''`FR COUNT E� ;•'. Approved: January 8, 201-9 Indian River County Florida Page 17