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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
9:00 AM
Commission Chambers
Board of County Commissioners
Chairman Susan Adams
Vice Chairman Joseph E. Flescher
Commissioner Tim Zorc
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
Commissioner Bob Solari
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Rhonda D. Zirkle, Deputy Clerk
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Meeting Minutes - Final January 14, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
Present: 5 - Chairman Susan Adams
Vice Chairman Joseph Flescher
Commissioner Tim Zorc
Commissioner Peter O'Bryan
Commissioner Bob Solari
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES
2.B. INVOCATION
Chaplain Chad Elberson, Indian River Estates West
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner O'Bryan,
to approve the Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
5.A. 19-1103 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on the
Occasion of Their Centennial Celebration
Recommended Action: Read and Present
Attachments: Proclamation
Vice Chairman Flescher read and presented the Proclamation to Bessie
Irving -Weaver and the sisters of the Lambda Beta Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc., who were in attendance to accept the Proclamation and to thank the
Board for their ongoing support.
Read and Presented
5.B. 19-1215 Proclamation Designating January 16 Through 19, 2020 As Fellsmere Frog Leg
Festival Days
Recommended Action: Recommend Read and Present
Attachments: Frog Leg Festival Days
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Chairman Adams read and presented the Proclamation to Fran Adams and Mike
Grim, who were present to speak on the 29th Annual Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival.
Read and Presented
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Item 8.E. for discussion. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
8.A. 19-1198 Checks and Electronic Payments December 27, 2019 to January 2, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of December 27, 2019 to January 2, 2020
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.B. 19-1202 Ranking of Firms and Authorization to Negotiate - RFP 2019062 Disaster Debris
Monitoring
Staff recommends the Board approve the committee's final ranking of firms and
authorize negotiations with the two top ranked firms.
Recommended Action:
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation, with the final ranking of firms being DebrisTech;
Thompson Consulting Services; Tetra Tech, Inc.; Patriot Response Group, LLC; True
North Emergency Management; and Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc.
8.C. 19-1217 Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 003
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget
resolution amending the fiscal year 2019-2020 budget
Attachments: Staff Report
2019 2020 Resolution
Exhibit "A"
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Approved Resolution 2020-005, amending the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget.
8.D. 19-1197 Assignment of Lease and Rent from Theodore Bartosiewicz
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Assignment of Lease and Rent from
Theodore Bartosiewicz, and authorize the Chairman to execute the document on
behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Assignment of Lease and Rent
Approved staffs recommendation
8.E. 19-1204 Bike Walk Indian River County, Inc., Donation of a Bicycle Repair Stand for the
Wabasso Beach Park
Recommended Action:
Staff respectfully recommends the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners accept the agreement with Bike Walk Indian River County, Inc. and
authorize the chair to execute the same.
Attachments: Staff Report
BWIRC unsigned agreement
Commissioner Solari spoke of his appreciation for Bike Walk Indian River County,
Inc., as they have installed and agreed to maintain several bike repair stations
throughout the County.
Malcolm Allen, owner of Orchid Island Bikes and Kayaks and a member of the
Board for Bike Walk Indian River County, Inc., thanked the County for supporting
their mission to improve the infrastructure for the safety of cyclists and pedestrians.
Mr. Allen provided the locations of the nine (9) free bike repair stations that Bike
Walk Indian River County, Inc. and Vero Cycling, Inc. have committed to.
Vice Chairman Flescher remarked that local residents may be interested in
sponsoring a bike repair station, and Mr. Allen replied that he could be contacted
directly at Orchid Island Bikes and Kayaks. Mr. Allen added that two (2)
bicyclists, who wished to remain anonymous, were responsible for funding the bike
repair station at the Wabasso Beach Park.
Parks and Conservation Resources Director Kevin Kirwin thanked Bike Walk
Indian River County, Inc., including Hugh Aaron and Malcolm Allen, for their
continued efforts in assisting bicyclists.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
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8.F. 19-1210 Approval of Sealed Bid Sale of Parcels as Proceeds to SHIP - Bid 2020010 -Rebid
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners ratify and accept the
high bid of $1,500 for 4845 33rd Avenue and $4,000 for 3985 46th Place, both
submitted by Corey Baker. Staff further recommends the Board approve the
attached Agreement to Purchase and Sell Real Estate and authorize the Chairman to
execute the agreement. Finally, staff recommends the Board authorize the County
Attorney's staff to prepare and execute any other necessary documents to complete
the sale.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement (4845 33rd Ave)
Sample Agreement (3985 46th PI)
Approved staffs recommendation
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.6.1. 19-1201
Request to Speak from Alfred Naige regarding the county landfill fee on his
property tax bill
Recommended Action: No action required
Attachments: Request to Speak form
Mr. Naige was not present.
No Action Taken or Required
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C.1. 19-1196
Notice of Public Hearing for January 21, 2020: Mandala Village, LLC's
Request for PD Rezoning and Conceptual PD Plan Approval for a Traditional
Neighborhood Design Planned Development Project to be known as Mandala
Village [PD -19-01-01 / 2005120297-82906] (Quasi -Judicial)
Recommended Action: The referenced public notice item is provided for the Board's information. No
action is needed at this time.
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Attachments: Staff Report
County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the Public Hearing notice into the record.
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
12.F.1. 19-1212 Report on 66th Avenue Right -of -Way Acquisition Costs
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the Board direct staff to continue with the current
method of right-of-way acquisition, which includes the use of eminent domain
proceedings if an agreement to a purchase right-of-way at a fair price is not
obtainable
Attachments: Staff Report
66th Ave (South of 41st St -57th St) ROW Purchases
66th Ave (49th St. to 85th St) ROW Purchases
Public Works Director Rich Szpyrka used a PowerPoint Presentation and
referred to the documentation included in staffs memorandum to provide an
update of the right-of-way acquisition costs for the 66th Avenue Road Widening
project. He noted that the unique characteristics related to each of the acquired
properties led to inconsistent per acre costs.
Director Szpyrka discussed the eminent domain process, and he indicated that
the January 7, 2020 approval of the S.C.A.L.E. Report, which stands for Safety,
Cost, Alternate Alignments, Long Range Planning, and Environmental
Considerations, was necessary for eminent domain proceedings.
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Commissioner O'Bryan expressed his opinion that the County has been
overpaying for land, specifically for vacant land located outside the urban
service area. He questioned Director Szpyrka as to whether the cost of the
County -owned property being used as part of a settlement in a right-of-way
acquisition was included in the documented costs. Director Szpyrka explained
that the dollar amount related to the transactions had been included; however, it
was not listed separately on the 66th Avenue Right -of -Way Purchases
spreadsheet.
Commissioner Solari was in favor of adding a column to the spreadsheet that
would state the appraised value of land being acquired for the project.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari, seconded by Vice Chairman
Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation, with an additional column on the
66th Avenue Right -of -Way Purchases spreadsheet to provide the appraised value
of acquired land. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
G. Utilities Services
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
13.A. 19-1200 Indian River County et al., v. United States Department of Transportation, et al.
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that Indian River County Board of
County Commissioners not file a petition for further review.
Attachments: Staff Report
In following staffs memorandum dated December 31, 2019, County Attorney
Dylan Reingold provided the history of the County's challenges related to the U.S.
Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Virgin Trains USA, formerly known as
Brightline. In light of a recent denial to an appeal filed with the D.C. Circuit Court
of Appeals, Attorney Reingold discussed in detail the three (3) options for seeking
further review, if the Board voted to do so. He expressed his disappointment with
regard to the denial, and suggested that the Board follow the recommendation of
their outside counsel not to file a petition for further review. He suggested that the
County remain focused on safety, including the continued support of Senator
Debbie Mayfield's bill, SB 676, which solely pertains to high-speed passenger rail
safety, and on the cost of improvements and related maintenance to the railway
intersections.
Although disappointed and open to further discussion, Commissioner Solari spoke
in favor of following staffs recommendation not to file a petition for further review.
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Commissioner Zorc stated his interest in continuing the fight by filing a petition for
further review. Vice Chairman Flescher offered his opinion that the County's fight
had assisted in delaying the presence of the train.
Chairman Adams opened the floor for public comment.
Jack Preschlack, 101 Oyster Cut, suggested tabling the item for one (1) week to
give him time to circulate recently received information. Commissioner Solari
requested and received clarification that Mr. Preschlack could provide the
information to the County Attorney today. Following a request for additional
information by Chairman Adams, Mr. Preschlack informed the Board that the
important information, an opinion related to the recent appeal denial, came from an
acquaintance of his who was a former Circuit Court Judge.
Peter Seed, Indian River Shores, spoke on behalf of the Indian River Neighborhood
Association, urging the Board not to abandon the USDOT lawsuit. He stated that
he and Mr. Preschlack had requested the opinion of former Judge J. Michael Luttig
of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth District. After reading Judge
Luttig's opinion that the County had a great case, Mr. Seed begged the Commission
to carry on by filing a petition for a panel rehearing.
Detailed discussion followed among members of the Board and Mr. Seed regarding
Judge Luttig's opinion and the potential assistance that he could bring to the table.
County Administrator Jason Brown reminded the Board that the County's lawsuit
against the State of Florida and the focus on safety would continue.
Mr. Preschlack again addressed the Board to request that the item be tabled until
January 21, 2020.
Marjorie P. Jackson thanked the Board and County staff for their work, and she
supported the County's mission for railway safety.
Joseph Paladin, representing the Indian River Neighborhood Association, spoke in
favor of moving forward with the USDOT lawsuit.
Wilfred Hart, 617 19th Place SW, who was not supportive of continuing with the
USDOT lawsuit, stated his support of railway safety.
Russell Herrmann, representing the Friends of St. Sebastian River, urged the Board
to continue with the USDOT lawsuit.
Commissioner Zorc inquired and received confirmation from Attorney Reingold
that the deadline was February 3, 2020 for filing a petition with the D.C. Circuit
Court of Appeals for a panel rehearing en banc. Commissioner Zorc supported
filing the petition.
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Chairman Adams spoke in support of following the recommendation by counsel
and remaining focused on safety. She mentioned the County's lawsuit against the
State of Florida as another legal avenue being explored. She felt that the County
should invest their resources where they would make the greatest impact.
Commissioner O'Bryan and Vice Chairman Flescher were in agreement with the
Chairman.
For clarification purposes, Vice Chairman Flescher requested and received an
understanding of the en banc process from Attorney Reingold.
Mr. Preschlack addressed the Board an additional time to request that they delay
their decision until January 21, 2020.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and
Commissioner Solari
Nay: 1 - Commissioner Zorc
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:44 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at
10:52 a.m., with all members present.
Following the recess, Commissioner Solari added comments regarding the train to
make it known that the County's fight was not over. With regard to a train station
in the City of Vero Beach and the topic of safety, he provided comments that were
made at the January 7, 2020 Vero Beach City Council meeting.
13.B. 19-1206 2020 Committees Vacancies
Recommended Action:
The County Attorney recommends that the Board review the applicant's resume and
application, and determine whether to appoint David W. Morgan to fill the "BCC
Appointee" vacancy on the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee.
Attachments: Staff Report
Vacancies List - Info Only
Application for BASPC - David W Morgan
Resume - David W Morgan
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13.C. 19-1216
County Attorney Dylan Reingold presented the item and stated that David W.
Morgan was the only applicant who had applied to fill the "BCC Appointee"
vacancy on the Beach and Shores Preservation Advisory Committee.
Vice Chairman Flescher made mention of the date the vacancy was advertised and
that there had been several holidays in the past two (2) months. It was the
consensus of the Board that they would table the item until February 2020 to see if
any additional applications were received.
Tabled
Necessity of Take Resolution for parcel of property located at 4740 58th Avenue,
Vero Beach, FL, owned by Paulette Brown
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board approve the Resolution of Necessity and authorize
staff to proceed with the necessary right-of-way acquisition through the County's
power of eminent domain.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sketch of Brown Parcel
Resolution
Sketch and legal for right-of-way
Deputy County Attorney William DeBraal presented the background related to the
County's acquisition of a parcel of property located at 4740 58th Avenue. He
clarified that the attached Necessity of Take Resolution was a requirement in the
eminent domain process.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve staff's recommendation and Resolution 2020-006, declaring a reasonable
necessity to acquire certain real property for the purposes of improving and
reconstructing 58th Avenue, including side street, intersection, sidewalk and water
retention pond improvements; authorizing the County Attorney to acquire the
attached property by the institution of proceedings in eminent domain, and providing
an effective date. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Susan Adams, Chairman
B. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman
C. Commissioner Tim Zorc
14.C.1. 19-1213 Request to Use Commission Chambers to Host an Update Seminar on the
Bethel Creek Flushing Study and Indian River Lagoon
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Recommended Action: Discuss
Attachments: Commissioner's Memo
Commissioner Zorc requested the use of the Commission Chambers on
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 for a public informational meeting to address the
Bethel Creek Flushing Study and the health of the Indian River Lagoon. He
stated that there would be speakers present from the Florida Institute of
Technology (FIT), Florida Atlantic University (FAU), and Harbor Branch.
It was the Board consensus to grant the Commissioner's request for use of the
Commission Chambers.
Approved
14.C.2. 19-1220 Discussion on Windsor Reclaimed Water Feasibility Study
Recommended Action: Discuss
Attachments: Commissioner's Memo
Feasibility Study
SJRWMD Permit
Commissioner Zorc addressed a time -sensitive situation involving St. John's
River Water Management District (the District), who declared their intent to
issue a 20 -year CUP to Windsor over the holiday break, which gave the County
no time to respond. He discussed the communication he had with the District
in April 2019 to let them know that the County wanted to be involved once
Windsor's application was received.
Chairman Adams informed Commissioner Zorc that she felt he should have
directly spoken to representatives for the applicant, Windsor. She then
inquired as to County staffs opinion on the topic.
Director of Utility Services Vincent Burke reviewed the timeline of events,
stating that staff had been watching the web portal for a notification that
Windsor had filed the CUP renewal application. He noted that the application
was received by the District on December 19, 2019, which began the time
frame for interested parties to make comments. The web portal was not
updated until the County was on the holiday break, which gave a limited
opportunity to respond as the deadline for comments was December 31, 2019.
Staff signed up as an interested party and received a Notice of Rights and
Determination on January 8, 2020.
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Commissioner Zorc explained his dissatisfaction regarding the language used in
the Reclaimed Water Feasibility Study where it related to the quality of the
reuse water. He commented on the location of a reuse water line that was
available for Windsor to tie into, noting that the County needs to find a home
for their reuse water. Director Burke confirmed and clarified the issues staff
has been dealing with, and he suggested drafting a mandatory Reclaimed
Connection Ordinance.
Vice Chairman Flescher suggested that a meeting be set with staff and
representatives from the Windsor community. County Administrator Jason
Brown agreed to reach out to Windsor, and to return to the Board on January
21, 2020 for further discussion.
Postponed/Continued
D. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
14.D.1. 19-1211 Proposed Ballot Initiative
Recommended Action: Discussion
Attachments: Proposed Ballot Initiative
Children's Trust of IRC DRAFT Referendum
Children's Trust of IRC DRAFT Ordinance
Children's Trust of IRC - Millage Overview & Timetable
Commissioner O'Bryan outlined the purpose of the proposed Ballot Initiative,
stating that community leaders had been working together over the past 18
months to pinpoint a way to add funding for services that they viewed as
necessary for the quality development of children. He explained that an
independent district, the Children's Trust of Indian River County (CTIRC),
would be established and include a 13 -member advisory board to be appointed
by the Board of County Commissioners, and that audits would be performed by
the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. Commissioner O'Bryan also
clarified that funding for the CTIRC would come from a line item millage rate
rather than the County's general fund that currently finances Children's
Services.
County Administrator Jason Brown spoke on the importance of investing in the
children of Indian River County. With the aid of a PowerPoint Presentation, he
provided the five (5) year funding history to confirm the County's commitment
to Children's Services. He clarified that the current allocation was one-eighth
of a mill, with the proposed referendum for the 2020 ballot increasing the
funding to one-half of a mill using a three (3) step phase-in, and would be either
open-ended or a term -specified authorization, based on the recommendation of
the Board.
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In addition, Administrator Brown suggested that the School District of Indian
River County could assist in the funding of after-school programs. He
requested direction from the Board regarding the proposed millage rate; the
Advisory Board make-up, governance, and authority; and the specific
Ordinance changes.
Commissioner O'Bryan made mention that the community leaders working on
the proposed ballot initiative had previously met with the County Administrator
and County Attorney Dylan Reingold.
Commissioner Solari pointed out that County taxpayers fund more for children
than just the line item for the Children's Services Advisory Committee (CSAC),
such as the North County Aquatics Center, the Gifford Aquatics Center, the
County's Recreation Department including portions of the Intergenerational
Center, and many other sports activities benefitting children in the community.
He also commended County staff for their continued efforts to disperse money
where it was needed.
Chairman Adams opened the floor for public comment.
Lisa Kahle, 6755 4th Street, representing the CTIRC, spoke in support of
increasing the millage to allow for additional services for children within the
County. She was in favor of additional meetings to make changes to the draft
ballot language, resolution and ordinance, where necessary, as the model used
was mirrored from Manatee County.
Caryn Toole, 233 37th Drive SW, Indian River County Director of
Communities Connected for Kids, a member of the CSAC who also served on
the Grant Review Sub -Committee, spoke in support of the proposed ballot
initiative.
Chairman Adams inquired and received confirmation from Ms. Toole regarding
the ability to effectively utilize an increase in funding for necessary Children's
Services programs.
Michael Kint, 6255 59th Court, CEO of the United Way of Indian River
County, spoke of his involvement with the Exploratory Committee for the
CTIRC. He felt it was necessary to plan for the future and to educate the
public about the proposed ballot initiative.
Hope Woodhouse, 199 Island Creek Drive, a member of the CSAC, including
the Grant Review Sub -Committee and Chair of the Needs Assessment
Sub -Committee, President of the John's Island Community Service League, and
on the Exploratory Committee for the CTIRC, provided an example that
additional funding was needed for the Doula Program, which supported 70 of
the 200 mothers who were in need.
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Bob McPartlan, Administrator of the Department of Children and Families and
a member of the CSAC, discussed the generosity of the community and of the
Board, and he spoke on the need for additional programs for infants. He stated
the importance of being proactive, and was in support of the proposed ballot
initiative.
Margaret Ingram, 4125 61st Avenue, a retired teacher who spent 35 years in
education, was supportive of the CTIRC and the additional programs it would
provide.
Commissioner O'Bryan reflected upon his appointment to the CSAC, and he
detailed the process for issuing grants and assuring that the money was used as
it was intended. He felt additional funding was necessary, was supportive of
the CTIRC and the proposed ballot initiative, and he suggested a 15 -year
authorization.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman
Adams, to direct the County Attorney to: 1) draft an Ordinance and
referendum to reflect the Board's discussion and to include a 15 -year
authorization, and 2) to schedule a Public Hearing for adoption of the
Ordinance.
Commissioner Solari provided the reasons he was not in support of
Commissioner O'Bryan's motion, noting changes that he felt needed to be made
under the topics of Expenditures Authorized and Children's Trust Advisory
Board. He suggested that the Board set up a trust with the membership to
include all five (5) County Commissioners, four (4) elected officials from the
Municipalities, and two (2) to four (4) other members. He stated his opinion
that further review and changes were necessary prior to presenting it to the
voters.
Commissioner Zorc stated his interest in looking at the structuring used by
neighboring counties for Children's Services funding. He also acknowledged
that real estate tax increases were a concern for many people and needed to be
considered.
Vice Chairman Flescher thanked the Exploratory Committee for the work they
have done. He spoke of the increase in program dollars that passing the ballot
initiative would provide, but also mentioned the associated cost to the taxpayer.
He stated that it was the Board's job to find a justifiable solution to an existing
challenge, and he felt more time was needed.
Chairman Adams requested clarification from Commissioner O'Bryan regarding
the intent of his motion, and he verbalized his intent to have the County
Attorney make the necessary document changes and bring the item back for a
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Public Hearing. He maintained that the CTIRC Advisory Board would make
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for funding
allocations, just as the CSAC does currently. Chairman Adams was in favor of
an Advisory Committee structure that would include experts in the area of
Children's Services.
Commissioner Zorc suggested, with agreement from Vice Chairman Flescher
and Administrator Brown, that a Public Workshop be scheduled to give all
parties an opportunity to present and/or to have their questions answered.
County Attorney Dylan Reingold clarified the action his office would be taking.
Assistant County Administrator Mike Zito advised the Board that the Annual
Report for Human Services, and the Funds and Needs Assessment would be
presented in the near future.
Chairman Adams informed Ms. Kahle and Mr. Kint that they would be included
in the coordination of the Public Workshop.
An amended motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by
Chairman Adams, to: 1) direct the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance and
referendum to reflect the Board's discussion and to include a 15 -year
authorization; and 2) schedule a Public Workshop to be held in the near future.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, and
Commissioner O'Bryan
Nay: 1 - Commissioner Solari
E. Commissioner Bob Solari
F. Commissioners Open Dialogue
14.F.1. 19-1122 Commissioners Open Dialogue
Recommended Action: Informational Only
Attachments: Commissioners Open Dialogue
Chairman Adams informed her fellow Commissioners that the first Census
meeting was a success, and the first outreach event would be at the Fellsmere
Frog Leg Festival.
Commissioner O'Bryan spoke of a Florida Regional Councils Association
meeting that he had recently attended. He relayed that the population of
Florida was growing at a rate of 900 people per day, and he provided some
relative statistics.
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Commissioner Solari shared some knowledge he had acquired regarding our
Country's founding fathers, then related it to a recent City Council decision.
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 a future Solid Waste Disposal District meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to
approve the Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2019 and October 8, 2019. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
15.B.1. 19-1156 Approval or Minutes Meeting of September 10, 2019
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 09102019SWDD Draft
Approved
15.6.2. 19-1163 Approval of Minutes Meeting of October 8, 2019
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 10082019SWDD Draft
Approve
15.6.3. 19-1207 Transportation of Recyclables to St. Lucie County Landfill
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends the Board authorize the following: 1. Continued use of PGL
Trucking to transport recyclables to St. Lucie County until a bid award is made at a
future Board meeting; and, 2. Authorize the Purchase Manager, after approval by
the Budget office, to approve change orders up to the available budgeted amount
Attachments: Staff Report
There was no discussion on this item.
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A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Adams adjourned the meeting at 12:57
p.m.
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Board of County Commissioners
Meeting Minutes — Final
January 14, 2020
ATTEST:
Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
By\.GGI JU N_j-1 ►,o
Deputy Clerk
BCC/RDZ/2020 Minutes
Susa Adams, Chairman
Approved: April 21, 2020
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