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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, September 10, 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. ()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
Rhonda D. Zirkle, Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 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
Father Robert Stull, Christ Church Vero Beach
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Chairman Solari made mention of
Hurricane Dorian and the pride and appreciation he felt by knowing that the
County was organized and prepared. He spoke on his observation of true
teamwork by employees of the County, the local Municipalities, Law
Enforcement agencies, Emergency Services, the Health Department, the
School District of Indian River County, and by others from around the
County who were largely gathered at the Emergency Operations Center
(EOC).
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
Moved: Item 14.C.1. to be heard in conjunction with Item 10.B.1., with both items
to follow Constitutional Officers, Item 9.B.
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 Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
5.A. 19-0683 Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of September 2019, As
"Hunger Action Month"
Recommended Action: Recommend Read and Present
Attachments: Proclamation
Vice Chairman Adams read and presented the Proclamation to Rebecca Rodriguez
of the Treasure Coast Food Bank. Ms. Rodriguez thanked the Board and over 300
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local partner agencies for their support and contributions, and she invited the public
to visit www.stophunger.org for the calendar of events that have been scheduled to
raise awareness for the need to combat hunger at the local level.
Read and Presented
5.B. 19-0774 Presentation of Proclamation Designating September 2019, As Attendance
Awareness Month
Recommended Action: Recommend Read and Present
Attachments: Proclamation
Commissioner Zorc read and presented the Proclamation to employees of the
School District of Indian River County, Dr. Christina Jacobs, Coordinator of
Student Services, and Lavonne Walker, Attendance Specialist. Dr. Jacobs spoke on
the importance of attendance in student achievement, and thanked the Board and
the community for their support.
Read and Presented
5.C. 19-0778 Presentation of Proclamation Designating September 2019, As Suicide Awareness
Month
Recommended Action: Recommend Read and Present
Attachments: Proclamation
Commissioner Flescher read and presented the Proclamation to Lisa Rymer, Chief
Development Officer, and Jodi Harvey, Advocate and Volunteer, both present on
behalf of New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee. Ms. Rymer
explained the practice of QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer), a tool to prevent
suicides from occurring. She provided flyers to the Board for the 9th Annual Race
For Recovery to be held on September 28, 2019.
Read and Presented
5.D. 19-0729 Presentation of Donation to Indian River County Fire Stations of Pet Rescue
Equipment Containing Oxygen Masks for Dogs and Cats by Ted Pankiewicz,
Executive Director, For the Love of Paws Senior Pet Sanctuary, Inc.
Recommended Action: Presented
Ted Pankiewicz, Executive Director of For the Love of Paws Senior Pet Sanctuary,
Inc., provided the background of the organization, formed in February 2015 in
memory of his daughter-in-law, Jessica, who had a dream to establish a program to
help senior citizens who could no longer care for their pets. Mr. Pankiewicz went
on to explain that after reading an article about four (4) large dogs being
resuscitated, he reached out to Commissioner Flescher to inquire about the need for
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resuscitation kits in Indian River County. His organization then raised enough
money to purchase 30 Pet Emergency Oxygen Kits, and he presented the donation
to Emergency Services Director and Fire Chief Tad Stone.
Deputy Brian Reimsnyder, who was present with K9 Willow, a six -month-old
Bloodhound being trained for search and rescue, thanked Mr. Pankiewicz for the
rescue kits and for all he does for the community.
Commissioner Flescher acknowledged the financial assistance from the local
community that made this donation happen very quickly.
Presented
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
7.A. 19-0772 Proclamation Honoring Alfred Mepham on His Retirement From Indian River
County Board of County Commissioners Department of Public Works Road &
Bridge with Seventeen Years of Service
Attachments: Proclamation
Chairman Solari acknowledged Alfred Mepham, thanking him for seventeen years
of service to Indian River County.
No Action Taken or Required
7.B. 19-0802 Letter from BCC to Mayor Hill on Graves Brothers Annexation
Recommended Action: Inform
Attachments: Commissioners Memorandum
Chairman's Letter
Commissioner Flescher thanked Chairman Solari for the letter he sent to City of
Sebastian Mayor Jim Hill. Rather than discussing the letter, Chairman Solari
suggested going into greater detail at the next meeting, scheduled for September 17,
2019.
No Action Taken or Required
7.C. 19-0803 Order PSC -2019 -0360 -TRF -WS approving FPL's 2019 revisions to underground
residential and commercial tariffs associated charges, effective 9/15/19; if a protest
is filed within 21 days of issuance of order; tariffs to remain in effect with any
charges held subject to refund pending resolution; if not timely protest, docket to be
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closed on issuance of a CO; protest due 9/16/19, a copy of which is on file in the
Office of the Clerk.
Recommended Action: For Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.D. 19-0825 Update on All Aboard Florida Expenses
Recommended Action: No Action Required
Attachments: Staff Report
All Aboard FL Expenses
No Action Taken or Required
7.E. 19-0838 Hurricane Jeanne Closeout
Recommended Action: No action required.
Attachments: Staff Report
DR -1561 Hurricane Jeanne Closeout Notification
No Action Taken or Required
7.F. 19-0773 Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review
Recommended Action: This is an informational item only; no Board action is required
Attachments: Staff Report
Commissioner O'Bryan made mention of the Special Olympics State Swimming
Championship, scheduled for October 5-6, 2019 at the North County Aquatics
Center, noting the local volunteer efforts that have made the event successful in the
past. He invited the public to attend the Awards Ceremony on October 6, 2019 at
the Intergenerational Center.
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 amended, pulling Item 8.N., Item 8.CC., and Item
8.GG. for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
8.A. 19-0763 Checks and Electronic Payments August 2, 2019 to August 8, 2019
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
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Cor for the time period of August 2, 2019 to August 8, 2019
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.B. 19-0784 Checks and Electronic Payments August 9, 2019 to August 15, 2019
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of August 9, 2019 to August 15, 2019
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.C. 19-0787 Checks and Electronic Payments August 16, 2019 to August 22, 2019
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of August 16, 2019 to August 22, 2019
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.D. 19-0781 Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ending 06/30/19
Recommended Action: Accept the report
Attachments: Investment Committee 06302019 Report
Accepted
8.E. 19-0782 Quarterly OPEB Trust Report for the Quarter Ending 06/30/19
Recommended Action: Accept the report
Attachments: Investment Committee 06302019 OPEB Report
Accepted
8.F. 19-0807 Subrecipient Award Contracts
Recommended Action: Approve the Indian River County Subrecipient Award agreement with the SRA and
execute any related documents
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
SubRecipient Grant Agreement 2019
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Approved
8.G. 19-0819 County Capital Asset Inventories
Recommended Action: Approve the removal of the list of assets from the inventory system
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.H. 19-0822 Quarterly Tourist Development Tax Report for the Quarter Ending 06/30/19
Recommended Action: Accept the report
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Accepted
8.1. 19-0792 Blanket Travel Authorization for Commissioners, County Officers, and Staff for
Fiscal Year 2019/2020
Recommended Action: Approve Blanket Travel Authorization
Attachments: Blanket Authorization for Out -of -County Travel
Approved staffs recommendation
8.J. 19-0791 Authorization to Attend FGFOA and GFOA Annual conferences and FGFOA
School of Government Finance
Confirm authorization to attend 2019 FGFOA School of Governmental Finance; the
2020 GFOA Annual Conference; the 2020 FGFOA Annual Conference; and the
quarterly meetings of the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Florida Government
Finance Officers Association
Recommended Action:
Attachments: County Administrator's Memorandum
Approved staffs recommendation
8.K. 19-0789 Request from Carole Jean Jordan, Tax Collector, that the Indian River County
Board of County Commissioners order the tax roll to be extended prior to the
completion of the Value Adjustment Board hearings
Recommended Action: Request the Board to order the tax roll to be extended prior to the completion of the
Value Adjustment Board hearings.
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Attachments: Memorandum from Tax Collector
Florida State Statute 197
Approved
8.L. 19-0762 Approval of FY 2019/2020 State Funded Subgrant Agreement To Update Indian
River County's Hazards Analysis
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of this agreement and acceptance of the funding
provided in the agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Budget Office Grant Form
2019-20 Hazard Analysis State -Funded Grant Agreement
Approved
8.M. 19-0770 Indian River County Library System Certification of Credentials for Single Library
Administrative Head
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners certify the
credentials of Tracey L. Wehking as the Single Library Administrative Head for the
Indian River County Library System.
Attachments: Staff Report
CertificationofCredentialsForm -Tracey Wehking
Resume 2019
Approved staffs recommendation
8.N. 19-0777 Vero Cycling Inc. Donation of a Bicycle Repair Stand for the Trans -Florida Central
Railroad Trail
Staff respectfully recommends the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners accept the agreement with Vero Cycling Inc.and authorize the
Chairman to execute the same.
Recommended Action:
Attachments: Staff Report
Bicycle repair station agreement and map
Commissioner O'Bryan announced that a bicycle repair station was being donated
by Vero Cycling, Inc. and would be installed at the Trans -Florida Central Railroad
Trail.
Kevin Kirwin, Director, Parks and Conservation Resources, confirmed that the
County would be funding the concrete slab, where the installation and maintenance
of the bicycle repair station would be the responsibility of Vero Cycling, Inc.
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Chairman Solari mentioned that he was recently notified of an upcoming film and
discussion for the purpose of involving local government in creating
bicycle -friendly communities, to be held on January 23, 2020 from 7 pm- 9 pm at
The Majestic 11.
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
8.0. 19-0779 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding Award for the Countywide Wildfire
Mitigation Plan: Contract Number H0259, Project Number 4283-95-R
Staff respectfully recommends that the Board of County Commissioners accept
Agreement Number H0259 for Project Number 4283-95-R: Federally -Funded
Subaward and Grant Agreement for the Indian River County Countywide Wildfire
Mitigation, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Grant Agreement, and return
the package to Parks & Conservation, Assistant Director. Staff will transmit the
partially executed agreement to the State for final signatures. Upon receipt of the
fully executed original agreement from the State, staff will transmit to the Clerk to
the Board of Indian River County Commission for permanent record. Staff further
recommends that the Board direct staff to utilize the Native Upland Mitigation
Fund as the County's match.
Recommended Action:
Attachments: Staff Report
CONTRACT -7-19-190
IRC Grant Form
Approved staffs recommendation
8.P. 19-0816 1066 US HWY 1, LLC's Request for Final Plat Approval for a Commercial
Subdivision to be known as Shoppes at llth Commercial Subdivision
[SD -17=09-03 / 95120053-81017]
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat
approval for the Shoppes at 11th commercial subdivision
Recommended Action:
Attachments: Location Map
Plat Layout
Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
8.Q. 19-0821 Approval of Agreement with Florida Blue for the County's Excess
Loss/Reinsurance Policy
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommends and respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
approve Renewal Option 1 with Florida Blue for the County's excess
loss/reinsurance policy for plan year 2019/2020 and authorize the Chairman to
execute the renewal agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Self -Funded Reinsurance Renewal 2019/20
Lockton Marketing Analysis and Monte Carlo Modeler
Approved staffs recommendation
8.R. 19-0761 Request for Ratification FDLE FY17 JAGC Grant
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners ratify the Chairman's
action in executing the Certificate of Acceptance
Attachments: Staff Report
2019-JAGC-1 Letter from FDLE dated July 23 2019
2019-JAGC-2 FY17 Certificate of Acceptance
2019-JAGC-3 FY17Certificate of Subaward
2019-JAGC-4 FY17 Special Conditions
Approved staffs recommendation
8.S. 19-0808 Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 014
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget
resolution amending the fiscal year 2018-19 budget
Attachments: Staff Report
2018 2019 Resolution
Exhibit "A"
Approved Resolution 2019-068, amending the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget.
8.T. 19-0818 Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 015
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget
resolution amending the fiscal year 2019/2019 budget.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit "A"
Approved Resolution 2019-069, delegating authority to the County Administrator, the
Assistant County Administrator or the Director of the Office of Management & Budget
or their designee to execute all documents necessary to amend the Fiscal Year
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2018-2019 Budget during the period commencing November 13, 2019, through and
including November 29, 2019.
8.U. 19-0836 Professional Services Agreement for RFP 2019060 - FEMA Public Assistance
Consulting Services
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the agreement, ratify the County
Administrator's execution of the agreement, and authorize the Chairman to
formally sign the agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Final Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.V. 19-0837 2019/2020 State/County Contract Indian River County Health Department
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the contract
Attachments: Staff Report
Health Dept Letter
Health Department FY 19-20 contract
Approved staffs recommendation
8.W. 19-0718 Sebastian Corners Roof Replacement Project, IRC -1765, Final Payment, Release of
Retainage and Change Order No. 1
Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 1 and payment of Application for
Payment No. 5 to The Roof Authority, Inc. in the amount of $32,490.71 for final
payment and release of retainage.
Recommended Action:
Attachments: Staff Report
Change Order No. 1
CO No. 1 Description of Itemized Changes
Approved staffs recommendation
8.X. 19-0766 Award of Bid No. 2019010, 49th Street (Lindsey Road) Milling and Resurfacing
from 58th Avenue (CR -613) to 31st Avenue Project, IRC -1414
Staff recommends the project be awarded to Geuttler Brothers Construction, LLC
in the amount of $1,051,852.60 for the construction of 49th Street Milling &
Resurfacing. Staff further recommends the Board approve the sample agreement
and authorize the Chairman to execute said agreement after review and approval of
both the agreement and required Public Construction Bond by the County Attorney
as to form and legal sufficiency, and the receipt and approval of required insurance
by the Risk Manager.
Recommended Action:
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Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.Y. 19-0767 Sally Beauty Supply LLC - Amendment to Lease 1927 US Highway 1, Sebastian,
FL 32958
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the lease renewal rate as proposed for Sally
Beauty Supply LLC and authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendment to
Lease.
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment to Lease
Approved staffs recommendation
8.Z. 19-0785 Work Order No. 2018029-5 APTIM: LGFR and Immediate Post -Construction
Environmental Monitoring
The recommendation of staff is for the Board to approve Work Order No.
2018029-5, in the amount of $185,731.66, to the contract with APTIM
Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC. and authorize the Chairman to sign on behalf
of the County.
Recommended Action:
Attachments: Staff Report
APTIM Work Order No. 2018029-5
8.AA. 19-0786
Recommended Action:
Approved staffs recommendation
Release of Retainage - Work Order No. 11 Morgan & Eklund, Inc. 2019 Beach
Profile Monitoring Surveys (SUMMER)
Staff recommends the Board approve the release of all withheld retainage under
Work Order No.11 in the amount of $5,775.00
Attachments: Staff Report
8.BB. 19-0788
Recommended Action:
Approved staffs recommendation
Declaration of 1935 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 as Surplus and
Authorization for Disposal
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners designate parcel
#33-39-04-00010-0000-0003.0 as surplus to the County's needs, and direct its
disposal by sealed bid sale. The high bid will be presented to the Board for award
and ratification.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution No. 2019 -
8.CC. 19-0790
Approved Resolution 2019-070, declaring the property at 1935 43rd Avenue, Vero
Beach, FL 32960 to be surplus land and finding that the sale of the property is in the
best interests of the citizens of Indian River County, Florida.
Property Exchange for Right -of -Way Acquisition 475 43rd Avenue SW, Vero
Beach, FL 32968 - Brian R. Watson and Gayle P. Watson, husband and wife
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the exchange and authorize the Chairman to
execute the Real Estate Exchange agreement on behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Real Estate Exchange Agreement
1846 -Exhibit for Watson Parcel -20190904
8.DD. 19-0797
Commissioner O'Bryan spoke of his continued opposition to the widening of 43rd
Avenue, south of 16th Street.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner
Zorc
Nay: 1 - Commissioner O'Bryan
Right -of -Way Acquisition - Extension of l l th Drive between 37th and 41st Streets,
1200 37th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 Owner: Indian River Surgery Properties,
LLC
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Purchase Agreement for the 2.20 acre
property located at 1200 37th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960, and authorize the
Chairman to execute the purchase agreement on behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Purchase Agreement
Conceptual Configuration of 11th Drive
Approved staffs recommendation
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8.EE. 19-0814 One -Year Extension of Telecommunications Systems Equipment, Material,
Supplies, Maintenance, and Installation Agreements (Bid 2017057)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the extension
of the Telecommunications Systems Equipment, Material, Supplies, Maintenance,
and Installation Agreements and authorize the Chairman to execute the extensions
after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency
and after any updated insurance has been received and approved
Attachments: Staff Report
Second Extension Danella, Inc
Second Extension DraftPros
Second Extension Gerelcom
Second Extension United Cabling Systems
8.FF. 19-0780
Approved staffs recommendation
West Wabasso Phase 2 Septic to Sewer Cost Share Funding
Agreement - Amendment No. 1
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Cost -Share Agreement
between the St. Johns River Water Management District and Indian River County,
and requests the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners authorize
the Chairman to execute the same on their behalf.
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment 1 to the Cost Share Agreement for West Wabasso Phase 2
Septic to Sewer Project
Approved staffs recommendation
8.GG. 19-0842 Disposition of Salvaged Holman Stadium Seat Backs
Recommended Action:
Staff respectfully requests Board authorization to dispose of the remaining seats
extracted from Holman Stadium as follows: Up to 200 of the Archer / Camden
Yards Seats to be retained by Major League Baseball. Up to 50 of the Archer /
Camden Yards Seats to be retained by Indian River Sports Inc. for installation at
Jake Owen Field. Any remaining seats to be transferred to the United Way of
Indian River County for fund raising in connection with the annual Jackie Robinson
baseball game at Holman Stadium. All transfers subject to the discretion of the
County Attorney in requiring the execution of a hold harmless agreement approved
as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
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Commissioner O'Bryan provided the uses of the salvageable seats that were
removed from the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, formerly Holman Stadium.
He thanked staff and Major League Baseball (MLB) for the seats that will be
installed at Jake Owen Field and also for the seats that will be donated to the United
Way of Indian River County for a fundraising effort.
Jeff Smith, Chair of the Board of Directors, United Way of Indian River County,
thanked MLB and the Jackie Robinson Training Complex for the donation of the
seats. He remarked that a decision would be made in the near future regarding the
details of the fundraiser.
Commissioner O'Bryan stated that he had confirmed with the County Attorney's
office that there was not a legal issue regarding the donation of stadium seating, as
it was not a fixed asset of the County.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, 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
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
9.A. 19-0823 Indian River County Supervisor of Elections Leslie Rossway Swan: Request to
roll back grant reimbursement funds to the Supervisor of Elections budget
Approve request to roll back grant reimbursement funds to the Supervisor of
Elections budget
Recommended Action:
Attachments: Grant Reimbursement
Supervisor of Elections Leslie R. Swan was present; however, there was no
discussion on this item.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Flescher,
to approve the funds transfer of $32,201.00 from the 2018 Federal Elections Security
Grant to the Supervisor of Elections budget. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc
9.B. 19-0824 Indian River County Supervisor of Elections Leslie Rossway Swan: Request to
relocate two polling locations into Christ Church Vero Beach
Aprove request to relocate polling locations
Recommended Action:
Attachments: Polling Place Changes
Supervisor of Elections Leslie R. Swan spoke on the relocation of polling locations
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for Precincts 19, 20, 25 and 26 to Christ Church Vero Beach, 667 20th Street. She
thanked Trinity Episcopal Church and Our Savior Lutheran Church for the many
years they had partnered with the Indian River County Elections Office.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Flescher,
to approve a request to relocate the polling location of Precincts 19, 20, 25 and 26 to
Christ Church Vero Beach. 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
(Clerk's Note: Commissioner Zorc exited the meeting at 10:26 a.m.)
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:26 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at
10:36 a.m., with Commissioner Zorc absent.
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.A.1. 19-0817
PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR HEARINGS IS ON
FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
Vero Beach Country Club's Request for Major Site Plan and Special Exception
Use Approval for a Fitness Center, Pool, Tiki Bar and Snack Bar
[SP -SE -19-07-21 / 99060083-84339] Quasi -Judicial
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the BCC grant major site plan and special exception use
approval for the fitness center, pool, and tiki bar/snack bar accessory to the
existing country club and golf course, with a condition that, prior to issuance of
a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.), the Type "C" buffer shall be installed per the
project landscape plan.
Attachments: Staff Report
Draft August 8, 2019 P & Z Minutes
Location Map
Aerial
Site Plan
Landscape Plan
Chairman Solari announced a Major Site Plan and Special Exception Use
Request from the Vero Beach Country Club (VBCC) to add a pool, fitness
center, tiki bar and snack bar. He then opened the Public Hearing.
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Each Commissioner, as requested by the Chairman, disclosed ex parte
communications, site visits, or independent investigations. They also affirmed
that they have an open mind and can base their decisions on the evidence
presented and the applicable law.
The Deputy Clerk administered the Oath to all persons who wished to speak at
the hearing.
Current Development Senior Planner Scott Rodriguez used a PowerPoint
Presentation to provide the Special Exception Process used by the County, the
Location Map, including an aerial view of the proposed improvements and
additional parking spaces, and the Phasing Plan the VBCC intended to follow.
Planner Rodriguez added the Traffic Circulation Plan and the Landscape Plan,
and noted the unanimous vote from the Planning and Zoning Commission to
recommend that the Board approve the Major Site Plan and Special Exception
Use Request.
Chairman Solari voiced his concern of limited parking and requested a review
of the proposed parking calculations. Current Development Chief John
McCoy stated that Phase 1 would add 49 spaces, and Phase 2 would add five
(5) spaces.
George Simons, Carter Associates, Inc., the engineer of record for the VBCC
project, spoke on the proposed updated parking configuration to allow for
additional parking spaces. In addition, he noted the importance of offering
family amenities to private club members.
There being no additional speakers, Chairman Solari closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, and
Commissioner O'Bryan
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Zorc
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.13.1. 19-0727
Request to Speak from Anthony W. "Tony" Young Regarding Bridge to
Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary
Recommended Action: Request to Speak - No Action Required
Attachments: Request to Speak Form
(Clerk's Note: This item was moved to follow Item 9.B., and was heard in
conjunction with Item 14.C.1.)
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Veteran and City of Vero Beach Councilman Anthony "Tony" Young provided a
video of Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary (Memorial Island) as part of his
presentation to honor the local men and women who lost their lives while
serving the United States of America. He then spoke regarding the bridge to
Memorial Island and his vision of the County assisting in upgrading the bridge,
noting that the bridge was built by the County in 1964.
No Action Taken or Required
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C.1. 19-0764
Public Notice of Public Hearing Scheduled for September 17, 2019: County
Initiated Request to Amend (Update) the Text of the Capital Improvement and
Transportation Elements of the County's Comprehensive Plan (Legislative)
Recommended Action: Public Notice Item Only - No Action Required
Attachments: Staff Report
10.C.2. 19-0776
No Action Taken or Required
Public Notice of Public Hearing Scheduled for September 17,
2019 - (Legislative)
Recommended Action: Public Notice - No Action Required
Attachments: Staff Report
County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the Public Hearing notices into the
No Action Taken or Required
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
11.A. 19-0835 Hurricane Dorian Update
Recommended Action: Provide update regarding Hurricane Dorian event
Attachments: Hurricane Dorian Update
Emergency Services Director and Fire Chief Tad Stone acknowledged the many
people who assisted during the preparation period for Hurricane Dorian. He
extended an extra thanks to those who answered the citizens information phone
lines, and to Major Eric Flowers for his extensive efforts in keeping the public
informed. Chief Stone used a PowerPoint Presentation to show the track taken by
Hurricane Dorian. In addition, he told of the various resources that were put into
place in an effort to be prepared, including an additional 20 nurses and 4 respiratory
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therapists who came from across the country to assist at the special needs shelter.
County Administrator Jason Brown spoke on the estimated $7,000,000 in beach
erosion damages. He was expecting a visit from the Florida Division of
Emergency Management (DEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) for a possible declaration of a Category B- Emergency Protective
Measure. He thanked the County employees for reopening the offices on
Wednesday, September 4, 2019, and he stated his appreciation for the many people
who worked together at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and for the
cooperation of the local municipalities, the Board, the DEM, Chief Stone and his
personnel, the Health Department, the School District, Governor Ron DeSantis,
Senator Debbie Mayfield, and State Representative Erin Grall.
Chairman Solari, who also spoke about Hurricane Dorian at the opening of the
meeting, extended his appreciation to Administrator Brown and Chief Stone for
their hard work before, during, and after the storm. Commissioner O'Bryan added
his opinion that the work performed at the EOC was something to be proud of.
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
D. Human Resources
E. Office of Management and Budget
F. Public Works
G. Utilities Services
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
13.A. 19-0840 Acquisition of Right -Of -Way for Phase II of 66th Avenue Improvements from Paul
and Rennie Thompson - 7125 66th Avenue
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Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the Board approve conveying the O'Neal and the Hernandez
property to the Thompsons, approve the agreement to purchase the 0.63 acre
Thompson property for $275,000 with the stated conditions, approve costs incurred
by the Thompsons of $13,610 and approve the settlement of attorney's fees of
$41,250 and authorize the Chairman to execute a lease for the property for one year
at $1.00 per month with one 30 -day extension.
Attachments: Staff Report
Exhibit "A" Aerial Photo of Thompson Parcel
Exhibit "B" Sketch and Photo of Right Of Way
Exhibit "C" Sketch and Description of O'Neal Property
Exhibit "D" Sketch and Description of Hernandez Property
Exhibit "E" Agreement to Purchase and Sell
Deputy County Attorney William DeBraal used a PowerPoint Presentation to
describe the 1.09 acre parcel of land at 7125 66th Avenue that was needed for
right-of-way improvements to 66th Avenue. He explained that the parcel had been
in the Thompson family since 1954, and that the home of Paul and Rennie
Thompson was included in the 58% of the property needed for the improvement
project. Attorney DeBraal included details from a settlement conference held
earlier in the year, noting that the Thompsons stated that they wanted to stay in their
home while they built a new home to the west. Additionally, they expressed their
interest in acquiring two adjacent County -owned properties as part of an exchange.
Commissioner O'Bryan offered feedback regarding inflated land prices, following a
conversation he had with an appraiser. He was not in support of the purchase.
Although supportive of the transaction, Chairman Solari made mention that he
would be speaking with the County Administrator to come up with a plan for future
land transactions to decide which purchases should be challenged.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Chairman Solari, to
approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, and Commissioner Flescher
Nay: 1 - Commissioner O'Bryan
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Zorc
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Bob Solari, Chairman
B. Commissioner Susan Adams, Vice Chairman
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C. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
14.C.1. 19-0722 Discussion on county support for maintenance and repairs on the bridge to
Memorial Island
Recommended Action: Discussion
Attachments: Commissioners Memorandum
(Clerk's Note: This item was heard in conjunction with Item 10.B.1.)
Commissioner Flescher acknowledged the Veterans in attendance and spoke on
their involvement with the events held at the Veterans Memorial Island
Sanctuary (Memorial Island) on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. He
requested that the County share with the City of Vero Beach (the City) the cost
of repairing and maintaining the bridge to Memorial Island. Commissioner
Flescher explained that the City had earmarked slightly over $100,000 for the
bridge repair, and he proposed that the County share the costs with the City by
paying $50,000 of the bridge repair costs.
Although stating their support and appreciation for the Veterans and for
Memorial Island, three (3) of the five (5) Commissioners offered reasons for
not supporting the expenditure. Commissioner O'Bryan made mention of the
Budget where it related to the County's commitment to Veterans Services, and
Vice Chairman Adams explained why she felt the request was untimely. She
included that sharing the cost of the project was presented to her as a gesture by
the County after receiving clarification by City of Vero Beach Councilman
Anthony "Tony" Young that the project was fully funded by the City.
Chairman Solari stated financial and government reasoning as to why he could
not support spending the taxpayer's dollars on the City's bridge repair project.
The following residents spoke in support of the County's cost-sharing
contribution to the City.
Reverend Sylvester McIntosh, Wabasso
Joseph Paladin, Vero Beach
Michael Johannsen, Vero Beach
Jason Patzer, Commander of the Next Generation Veterans of Indian River
County
Barney Jodan, representing the Veterans Council of Sebastian and Indian River
County
Pastor Richard Demsick
County Administrator Jason Brown spoke on the County's commitment to fund
many programs that offer assistance to the Veterans of Indian River County.
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He explained that the municipalities and the County all do their part to provide
the needed services to the residents. He and Commissioner O'Bryan
emphasized that the project of repairing the bridge was a fully funded project
by the City.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Zorc, to share with the City of Vero Beach the cost of repairing the bridge to
Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary by paying $50,000 of the bridge repair costs.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: 2 - Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Zorc
Nay: 3 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, and Commissioner O'Bryan
D. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
14.D.1. 19-0815 Releasing a Demolition Lien
Recommended Action: Discussion
Attachments: Commissioners Memo
Release of Lien Form
Commissioner O'Bryan referred to the August 13, 2019 meeting when Ms.
Nicole Knowles had addressed the Board regarding a demolition lien on her
property, located at 4855 34th Avenue. He requested that the Board approve
waiving the interest and penalty charges, with a condition that the outstanding
Code Enforcement Board lien was paid in full within a period of three (3)
months.
Nicole Knowles was present and confirmed that she could pay the lien in full
within the three (3) month period.
County Administrator Jason Brown was in favor of the action, and stated that
the three (3) month period was appropriate for payment of the demolition lien.
Discussion followed from members of the Board and County Attorney Dylan
Reingold regarding future requests that are similar in nature. It was agreed
upon that the County Attorney would discuss the requests with Code
Enforcement Chief Roland DeBlois, then present the requests to the Board for
approval.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman
Adams, to approve waiving the interest and penalty charges on a demolition lien
for property located at 4855 34th Avenue, with a condition that the Code
Enforcement Board lien is paid within three (3) months. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, and
Commissioner O'Bryan
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Zorc
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E. Commissioner Tim Zorc
Commissioners Open Dialogue
A. 19-0845 Commissioners Open Dialogue
Recommended Action: Informational Only
Attachments: Commissioners Open Dialogue
Commissioner Flescher thanked the public for their preparation efforts
regarding Hurricane Dorian. In addition, he made mention of the necessary
surgical procedure that kept him from the August 12, 2019 meeting. He
expressed his appreciation for the many well -wishes he received.
No Action Taken or Required
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
A. Emergency Services District
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened as the Board of
Commissioners of the Solid Waste Disposal District. The minutes will be
approved at an upcoming Solid Waste Disposal District meeting.
15.8.1. 19-0829 Twelfth Amendment to Republic Services
Recommended Action:
Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board ratify the Twelfth
Amendment to Republic Services signed by the County Administrator per his
authority under Resolution 2019-58 to provide additional services for the
non -Class 1 landfill services in response to Hurricane Dorian and for any future
potential hurricanes, and authorize the Chairman to execute the same, as
presented.
Attachments: Staff Report
Twelfth Amendment to Republic Services
Commissioner O'Bryan offered clarification for the period of time the landfill
was closed due to Hurricane Dorian.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman
Adams, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
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Aye: 4 - Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, and
Commissioner O'Bryan
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Zorc
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
The being no further business, Chairman Solari adjourned the meeting at 11:24 a.m.
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ATTEST:
Jeffrey R. Smith, ' A, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
BCC/RDZ/2019 Minutes
ams, Chairman
DEC 17 219
Approved:
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