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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/2019 (2)Indian 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, January 8, 2019 9:00 AM Commission Chambers Board of County Commissioners Bob Solari, Chairman, District 5 Susan Adams, Vice Chairman, District 1 Joseph E. Flescher, District 2 Peter D. O'Bryan, District 4 Tim Zorc, District 3 Jason E. Brown, County Administrator Dylan Reingold, County Attorney Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Randi Wardlow, Deputy Clerk Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER Present: 5 - Chairman Bob Solari Vice Chairman Susan Adams Commissioner Joseph Flescher Commissioner Peter O'Bryan Commissioner Tim Zorc 2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS 2.B. INVOCATION Pastor Randy Brant, Ryanwood Fellowship Church 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Susan Adams, Vice Chairman 4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS Updated: Item 10.A.1. Biosolids Moratorium Extension Ordinance, revised draft Ordinance submitted Removed: Item 10.B.1. Request to Speak from Fred Mensing A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman Adams, to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS 5.A. 18-2646 Presentation of Proclamation Designating January 17 through 20, 2019 as Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival Days Recommended Action: Read and Presented. Attachments: Proclamation Vice Chairman Adams read and presented the proclamation to former County Commissioner Fran Adams who recounted the growth of the festival. Read and Presented 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6.A. 18-2654 Regular Meeting of November 6, 2018 Recommended Action: Approve Indian River County Florida Page 1 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 Attachments: 11062018BCC Approved 6.B. 19-0005 Regular Meeting of November 13, 2018 Recommended Action: Approve Attachments: 11132018BCC Draft A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Adams, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2018 and November 13, 2018 as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION 7.A. 18-2633 2018-2019 City of Fellsmere Representation Recommended Action: Informational Attachments: City of Fellsmere Memorandum City of Fellsmere Committee Representations 7.B. 18-2637 Recommended Action: No Action Taken or Required Florida Public Service Commission Order No. PSC -2018 -0581 -TRF -EI, In re: Petition for 12 -month extension of voluntary solar partnership rider and program, by Florida Power & Light Company, is on file in the Office of the Clerk to the Board Information Only No Action Taken or Required 7.C. 18-2655 Economic Development Council - Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Representative Indian River County Florida Page 2 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 Attachments: Staff Report 121318 Email - Beth Mitchell Ophelia Angelone was appointed new Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Representative. No Action Taken or Required 7.D. 19-0004 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.E. 19-0009 Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review Recommended Action: This is an informational item only; no Board action is required. Attachments: Event Calendar Commissioner O'Bryan highlighted the Inaugural Rail Trail 5K by the Executive Roundtable of Indian River County. No Action Taken or Required 8. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 8.A. 18-2632 Checks and Electronic Payments December 7, 2018 to December 13, 2018 Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office for the time period of December 7, 2018 to December 13, 2018 Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report Approved 8.B. 18-2652 Checks and Electronic Payments December 14, 2018 to December 20, 2018 Indian River County Florida Page 3 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office for the time period of December 14, 2018 to December 20, 2018 Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report Approved 8.C. 18-2661 Checks and Electronic Payments December 21, 2018 to December 27, 2018 Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office for the time period of December 21, 2018 to December 27, 2018 Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report Approved 8.D. 19-0001 Historic Dodgertown: Acquisition of Flight Safety Drive and Dodger Road Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the purchase of the two parcels as detailed, and authorize the Chairman to execute the purchase agreement Attachments: Staff Report Agreement to Purchase and Sell Real Estate Map of Parcels Aerial Road Parcels Aerial Historic Dodgertown Approved staffs recommendation 8.E. 18-2644 Minor Change in Scope of Work for DEO Grant - Living Shoreline Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the updated DEO grant agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign (2) two copies of the Agreement on behalf of the County. Following Board approval, the County will transmit the partially executed Agreement to the DEO for final signatures. Upon receipt of the fully executed original agreement from the DEO, staff will transmit to the Clerk to the Board of County Commission for recording. Attachments: Staff Report Updated DEO Grant Agreement Approved staffs recommendation Indian River County Florida Page 4 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 8.F. 18-2645 Work Order No. 8 - Morgan & Eklund, Inc. 2019 Beach Profile Monitoring Surveys (WINTER) The recommendation of staff is for the Board to approve Work Order No. 8 to the Professional Land Surveying and Mapping Services contract with Morgan and Eklund, Inc. and authorize the Chairman to sign on behalf of the County. Recommended Action: Attachments: Staff Report Morgan and Eklund, Inc. WO #8 8.G. 18-2653 Recommended Action: Approved staffs recommendation Final Payment, Release of Retainage and Change Order No. 1 for Gifford Area Stormwater Project, IRC -1502 Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 1 and payment of Contractor's Application for Payment No. 4-F in the amount of $21,294.27. Attachments: Staff Report Contractor's Application for Payment No. 4-F Change Order No. 1 Approved staffs recommendation, for remittance to Johnson -Davis, Inc. 8.H. 18-2656 Approval of First Extension and Hourly Rate Increase for Day Labor Services Provided by People Ready of Florida - Bid 2018035 Staff requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the First Extensions to the Agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute it after the County attorney has approved them for content and legal sufficiency, and upon receipt and approval of required insurance by Risk Management. Staff also requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the $0.57 hourly rate and workers compensation increase and authorize the Purchasing Division to issue blanket purchase orders at the new hourly rate with People Ready for the period beginning January 9, 2019 through December 31, 2019. Recommended Action: Attachments: Staff Report First Extension - People Ready Rate Change Request Letter from People Ready Approved staffs recommendation Indian River County Florida Page 5 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 8.1. 18-2659 Award of Bid 2019007 - Natural Areas & Exotic Vegetation Management/Mowing Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board award bid 2019007 to John Brown and Sons, Inc. FL. Staff also recommends the Board approve the sample agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute it after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and after approval of the required insurance by the Risk Manager. Attachments: Staff Report Sample Agreement Approved staffs recommendation 8.J. 18-2662 Revision to Overtime Policy AM -301.3 Providing for Declared Emergency Pay for Exempt Employees Recommended Action: Staff Recommends and Respectfully Requests the Board of County Commissioners Approve the Revision to Overtime Policy AM -301.3 Providing for Declared Emergency Pay for Exempt Employees Attachments: Staff Report AM -301.3 Overtime Policy Approved staffs recommendation 8.K. 19-0008 Interest Rate Change on All County Financing Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the fixed interest rate of 5.50%. Staff further recommends that this rate remain in effect for calendar year 2019 for all County financing with the exception of projects directly affiliated with a bond issue for which the bond covenants dictate a different interest rate. Attachments: Staff Report County Financing Interest Rate History Approved staffs recommendation 9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES 9.A.1. 18-2628 Indian River County Sheriff Deryl Loar: Request to Schedule an Executive Session at a time certain of 10:00 a.m. on January 15, 2019, to discuss the resolution of the impasse related to the Indian River County Sheriffs Office and IUPA Collective Bargaining Agreement Recommended Action: Approve Executive Session at a time certain of 10:00 a.m. on January 15, 2019 Indian River County Florida Page 6 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 Attachments: Sheriff Dervl Loar Letter Dated December 10, 2018 Indian River County Sheriff Deryl Loar appeared before the Board to request the Executive Session. A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Flescher, to approve the Sheriffs request to schedule an executive session to discuss the resolution of the impasse related to the Indian River County Sheriffs Office and the International Union of Police Associations. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 10. PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARINGS PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THIS HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD. 10.A.1. 18-2642 Biosolids Moratorium Extension Ordinance (Legislative) Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that after the public hearing the Board vote to approve the draft ordinance. Attachments: Staff Report Draft Biosolids Moratorium Ordinance County Attorney Dylan Reingold provided a recap of the milestones leading up to the proposed Ordinance which extends the Class B biosolids moratorium for an additional 180 days. He thanked the Pressley and Corrigan families for their support in voluntarily ceasing to accept biosolids on their land. The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. The following people spoke in support of the moratorium: Arlen Tompkins, 1022 Near Ocean Drive Paul Fafeita, President, Coastal Conservation Association, Treasure Coast Chapter John A. Norris, 566 Cross Creek Circle Deborah Johnson, 139 Bristol Street Tim Glover, President, Friends of St. Sebastian River The Board provided clarification to the speakers' comments regarding the Indian River County Florida Page 7 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 10.A.2. 18-2651 reasons Indian River County became a biosolids land application site, and why the County is prevented from enacting a permanent solution. There being no other speakers, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. The Board expanded on their appreciation for the cooperation received from landowners and provided an update on the legislative activity related to the biosolids issue. A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan, to adopt Ordinance 2019-001, authorizing an extension of the temporary moratorium for an additional 180 days, or until a comprehensive review of the impact on the County's ecosystem is completed, within the unincorporated areas of Indian River County prohibiting land application activities of Class B biosolids; providing for additional study and possible regulation of Class B biosolids application activities; providing for exhaustion of administrative remedies; and providing for severability, repeal of conflicting provisions, and an effective date. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc Reclamation and Relinquishment of ERUs and Release of Service Availability Charges for ERUs Reserved for Future Use (Settlement of Delinquent Reserve Accounts) (Legislative) Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Chairman open the public hearing, take comments from the public and then close the public hearing, and that the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners vote to adopt the ordinance Attachments: Staff Report Draft Ordinance 2019 - Vincent Burke, Director of Utility Services, provided details of the proposed Ordinance which modifies the process for reclaiming and relinquishment of equivalent residential units (ERUs) reserved for future use. The Board entered into a discussion regarding the procedures for implementing the revised policy and whether those procedures should be spelled out in the Ordinance. Director Burke shared that a letter had been sent to ERU holders advising them of the planned changes. Commissioner O'Bryan brought forth a concern that had been raised regarding the release of service charges policy. The consensus of the Board was that it was appropriate to require a fee to clear the accounts of those customers who failed to pay their service charges. The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the hearing was closed. Indian River County Florida Page 8 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 Chairman Solari disclosed his ownership of ERU shares, and that the County Attorney had ruled this did not provide a conflict of interest. The Board sought and received answers from Director Burke regarding the number of accounts that were in arrears and the value of those unpaid service charges. Director Burke went on to explain the burden of reserving capacity, and the importance of reclaiming ERUs from the unpaid accounts. After further discussion, the Board agreed upon a deadline date of July 8, 2019 for the release from overdue service availability charges. A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Flescher, to adopt Ordinance 2019-002, amending Section 201.08 (Rates and Charges) and Section 201.09 (Impact Fees) of Part I (in General) of Chapter 201 (County Water and Sewer Services) of the code of Indian River County, Florida in order to allow for reclaiming and relinquishment of water and sewer impact fees under certain circumstances; modified to include the deadline date of July 8, 2019; and providing for codification, severability, repeal of conflicting provisions, and an effective date. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS 10.B.1. 18-2658 Request to Speak from Fred Mensing Regarding Virgin Trains USA - Wasted Dollars Request to Stop Spending on Lawyers to Fight Virgin Trains USA Recommended Action: Request to Speak - No Action Required Attachments: Request to Speak Form Speaker not present. No Action Taken or Required C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS 10.C.1. 19-2638 Public Notice of Public Hearing Scheduled for January 15, 2019 - (Legislative) Recommended Action: public Notice - No Action Required Attachments: Staff Report County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the following Public Notice into the record: Public Hearing regarding Amendment to Section 100.03 "Amendment or Repeal of Ordinances" of Chapter 100 "General Provisions" of the Code of Indian River County Florida Page 9 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 Indian River County, Codifying and Publishing the Ordinances to Readopt the Code up to and Including Supplement 129 - (Legislative). No Action Taken or Required 10.C.2. 18-2643 Public Notice of Public Hearing Scheduled for January 15, 2019 (Legislative) Recommended Action: Public Notice - No Action Required Attachments: Staff Report County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the following Public Notice into the record: Public Hearing regarding Ordinance Amending Section 210.01 and Section 210.03 of the Code regarding the fourth cent of the Tourist Development Tax (Legislative). No Action Taken or Required 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 E. Office of Management and Budget F. Public Works G Utilities Services 12.6.1. 18-2648 Sole Source for TSC Jacobs (JAWS) Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve TSC Jacobs (JAWS) as the sole source for BIOREM Technologies Inc. Odor Control Equipment and waive the requirement for bids for this and any other BIOREM Indian River County Florida Page 10 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 Technologies Inc. parts, equipment, maintenance and service, and authorize the Purchasing Division to issue a purchase order to TSC Jacobs (JAWS) for $92,750.00. Attachments: Staff Report Sole Source Letter BIOREM Technologies TSC Jacobs (JAWS) Proposal Vincent Burke, Director of Utility Services, recounted the circumstances that led to the 2013 installation of the BIOREM Technologies Inc. Anaerobic Odor Control Unit designed to remove nauseous odors from the West Regional Wastewater Facility. He explained that the unit is in need of repair and refurbishment; funds are available in the Renewal and Replacement budget in the Operating Fund. A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 12.G.2. 18-2649 Sole Source for DPS Equipment Services Inc. Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve DPS Equipment Services Inc. as the sole source for Walker Process Equipment and waive the requirement for bids for this and any other Walker Process Equipment parts, equipment and services and authorize the Purchasing Division to issue a purchase order to DPS Services Inc. for $53,800.00. Attachments: Staff Report DPS Equipment Services Inc Service Proposal 18-159 Sole Source Letter Walker Process Equipment Vincent Burke, Director of Utility Services, described the Walker Process Equipment Clarifiers #1 and #2 located at the Central Regional Wastewater Facility that are in need of refurbishment. He explained that the clarifiers are necessary to ensure compliance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection water treatment requirements, and funding was available in the Renewal and Replacement budget in the Operating Fund. A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS Indian River County Florida Page 11 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes.- Final January 8, 2019 13.A. 18-2660 2019 Committees Vacancies Recommended Action: The County Attorney recommends that the Board review the applicants' resumes and applications, and determine whether to appoint to Cindi Dixon to fill the "Citizen who represents employers in Indian River County" representative vacancy on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; determine whether to appoint to Gerald (Jerry) W. Renick to fill the "Vegetable Industry" representative vacancy on the Agricultural Advisory Committee; and which applicants to appoint to fill the "Member -at -Large" representatives vacancies on the Children's Services Advisory Committee and Economic Development Council. Attachments: Staff Report Applicant for AHAC Applicant for AAC Applicants for CSAC Applicants for EDC 01.08.19 CAO Vacancy List County Attorney Dylan Reingold presented the list of candidates applying to fill the vacancies on various County committees; he went on to relay that Eric Menger had requested to have his name withdrawn as a candidate for the Economic Development Council vacancy. Attorney Reingold asked the Board for guidance with a suggestion to modify the appointment process prescribed under Resolution 2011-072. Currently, incumbents have first right of refusal for their position. It was suggested that allowing new applicants to also be considered may avoid favoritism toward incumbents. The Commissioners weighed in with their thoughts on the matter. The Board's consensus was to maintain the status quo as they were not certain there was a compelling reason for change. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to appoint Cindi Dixon to fill the "Citizen who represents employers in Indian River County" representative vacancy on the Affordable Housing Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman Adams, to appoint Gerald (Jerry) W. Renick to fill the "Vegetable Industry" representative vacancy on the Agricultural Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc Indian River County Florida Page 12 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 Commissioner O'Bryan recommended Robert Schlitt, Jr. for the "Member -at -Large" position on the Children's Services Advisory Committee (CSAC). The Commissioner cited Mr. Schlitt's activism and service to Children's Services. It was disclosed that Commissioner O'Bryan serves as the Commissioner Liaison for the CSAC. A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to appoint Robert Schlitt, Jr. to fill the "Member -at -Large" representative vacancy on the Children's Services Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Chairman Solari, to appoint Anna Kirkland to fill the "Member -at -Large" representative vacancy on the Economic Development Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 13.B. 19-0002 Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Program Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners approve the letter designating Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network to submit a Notice of Intent to file the application for the Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant and authorize the chair to execute the letter. The County Attorney's Office also recommends that the Board authorize Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network to submit a Notice of Intent to Submit an Application to the Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Review Committee for a Florida Department of Children and Families Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment grant. Attachments: Staff Report Designation Letter County Attorney Dylan Reingold explained that on December 5, 2018, the Indian River County Public Safety Coordinating Council voted to support the filing of an application for the Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant which would be used to support expanded services for the Mental Health Court Program in Indian River County. As part of the grant application process, the Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network (SFBHN) was requesting the Board's execution of a letter designating SFBHN to submit a Notice of Intent to file the grant application as well as approving and supporting SFBHN to be the applicant for Indian River County. Indian River County Florida Page 13 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 13.C. 19-0010 Designating Point Persons for 2019 State Legislative List of Priorities Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board review staff's recommendation for point persons and alternates, and advise staff of any changes. Attachments: Staff Report Designated Point Persons and Alternates for 2019 State Legislative List of Priorities Assistant County Attorney Kate Pingolt Cotner appeared before the Board with recommendations for designated point persons and alternates to act as the main contact for the issues agreed upon in the 2019 Legislative Priorities and List of Concerns. Chairman Solari thanked Assistant Attorney Cotner for the 2019 Legislative Priorities Report. The Board received clarification on how the issues were divided among the Commissioners, and the way these assignments would streamline communication. A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS A. Commissioner Bob Solari, Chairman B. Commissioner Susan Adams, Vice Chairman C. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher D. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan E. Commissioner Tim Zorc 15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS The Board of County Commissioners reconvened as the Board of Commissioners of the Emergency Services District. The minutes will be approved at an upcoming Emergency Services District meeting. Indian River County Florida Page 14 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2019 A. Emergency Services District 15.A.1. 18-2631 Sole Source Purchase of Four (4) Stryker Stretchers Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board declare asset numbers 25455, 25460, 25461, and 21623 as surplus, authorize their trade in and approve the sole source purchase of four (4) Stryker Stretchers. Attachments: Staff Report Stryker Stretcher Quote Chairman Solari commented on the cost of the needed equipment for the County's Emergency Services vehicles. Director of Emergency Services, Chief Tad Stone, entered into a discussion with the Board regarding the important ways the Stryker Stretchers aided both staff and citizens. A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman Solari, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc B. Solid Waste Disposal District C. Environmental Control Board 16. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:00 am. Indian River County Florida Page 15 Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes — Final January 8, 2019 ATTEST: Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller Deputy Clerk BCC/RW/2019 Minutes Bob Solari, Chairman i* t. Indian River County Florida Page 16