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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
9:00 AM
Commission Chambers
This meeting can be attended virtually by accessing YouTube Live.
Instructions can be found included with this agenda and also online at
www.ircgov.com.
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
Randi Wardlow, Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes—Final July 7, 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
Dr. Wayne Smith,Headmaster at Master's Academy Vero Beach
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS
Tabled: Item 14.E.1. Discussion of the Graves Ballfields property
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher,seconded by Commissioner Zorc,to
approve the Agenda as amended. 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
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan,seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve the Special Call Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2020,the Regular
Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2020, May 05, 2020, May 12, 2020, and the Special Call
Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Adams,Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
6.A. 20-1681 Special Call Meeting of February 25, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 02252020SpecialCallMeetinq Granicus
Approved
6.B. 20-1705 Regular Meeting of April 21, 2020
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Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 04212020BCC Granicus
Approved
6.C. 20-1708 Regular Meeting of May 05, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 05052020BCC Draft
Approved
6.D. 20-1709 Regular Meeting of May 12, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 05122020BCC Granicus
Approved
6.E. 20-1710 Special Call Meeting of June 4, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 06042020SpecialCall Granicus
Approved
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
7.A. 20-1691 PAA Order PSC-2020-0212-PAA-EQ approving FLP's standard offer contract and
rate schedule QS-2; if no protest, order to become final and effective on issuance of
a CO; if order becomes final, docket to be closed; protest due 7/17/20, is on file in
the Office of Clerk to the Board.
Recommended Action: Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.B. 20-1678 Residential Paper Shredding Event on July 18, 2020
Recommended Action: For informational purposes only-no action required
Attachments: Staff Report
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Sue Flak,Recycling Education and Marketing Coordinator,provided details of the
free Residential Shredding Event. Commissioner O'Bryan thanked Waste
Management for subsidizing the event.
No Action Taken or Required
7.C. 20-1712 Notice of Amendment No. 1 -Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
Coastal Partnership Initiative for the Jones'Pier Conservation Area Saltmarsh
Wetland and Hydric Hammock Restoration - Grant Agreement Number CZ219
Recommended Action: This is an informational item and no Board action is required.
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment No 1
No Action Taken or Required
7.D. 20-1714 Update on Virgin Trains Expenses
Recommended Action: No Action Required
Attachments: Staff Report
Virgin Trains Expenses
No Action Taken or Required
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan,seconded by Commissioner Zorc,to
approve the Consent 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
8.A. 20-1679 Checks and Electronic Payments June 12, 2020 to June 18, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of June 12, 2020 to June 18, 2020
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.B. 20-1687 Checks and Electronic Payments June 19, 2020 to June 25, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of June 19, 2020 to June 25, 2020
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Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.C. 20-1672 Resolutions Delegating the Authority to the County Administrator or his Designee
to Call Letters of Credit and to Act on Behalf of Indian River County During the
Tlme Frames of July 15, 2020 Through and Including August 17, 2020; and August
19, 2020 Through and Including September 14, 2020
Recommended Action: Authorize the Chairman to sign the two Resolutions as presented, delegating the
authority to call Letters of Credit and delegating full signing authority during the
periods commencing July 15, 2020, through and including August 17, 2020; and
August 19, 2020,through and including September 14, 2020, respectively.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution (7/15/20 through 8/17/20)
Resolution (8/19/20 through 9/14/20)
Approved: 1) Resolution 2020-054,delegating authority to the County Administrator
or his designee,to execute resolutions calling Letters of Credit as necessary during
the period commencing July 15, 2020, through and including August 17, 2020, and
further delegating to the County Administrator or his designee, the authority to
execute all documents necessary to the proper functioning of the County during the
period commencing July 15, 2020,through and including August 17, 2020; and 2)
Resolution 2020-055, delegating authority to the County Administrator or his
designee,to execute resolutions calling Letters of Credit as necessary during the
period commencing August 19, 2020,through and including September 14, 2020, and
further delegating to the County Administrator or his designee,the authority to
execute all documents necessary to the proper functioning of the County during the
period commencing August 19, 2020,through and including September 14, 2020.
8.D. 20-1716 Dedication and Acceptance of Right-of-Way from Florida Power and Light along
98th Avenue and 16th Street for Improvements
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board accept FPL's right-of-way dedications and authorize
the Chairman to execute the Special Warranty Deed for Donation for the two
parcels.
Attachments: Staff Report
Special Warranty Deed
Approved staffs recommendation
8.E. 20-1674 Approval of Change Order No. 2 to Work Order No. 2 and Approval of Final
Payment of Work Order No. 2 with GK Environmental, Inc. for Osprey Acres
Floway and Nature Preserve Landscaping Services
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board approve Change Order No. 2 to Work Order
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No.2 and authorize the Chairman to execute it on behalf of the County for the
amount of$651.25. Staff also recommends the Board approve and authorize
payment of GK Environmental, Inc.'s final invoice for Work Order No. 2 for the
amount of$7,500.00
Attachments: Staff Report
CO No. 2 to Work Order No. 2
GKE, Inc. Invoice No. 319- Final
Approved staffs recommendation
8.F. 20-1676 49th Street Milling&Resurfacing, Release of Retainage and Change Order No. 1
(IRC-1414)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 1 and payment of Contractor's
Application for Payment No. 7 to Guettler Brothers Construction, LLC in the
amount of$43,404.78 for release of retainage. Once final release of liens from all
Guettler Brothers Construction, LLC suppliers and subcontractors have been
received, reviewed and approved, final payment will be processed.
Attachments: Staff Report
Change Order No. 1
Approved staffs recommendation
8.G. 20-1682 Shadowbrook Subdivision Water Assessment Project- Petition, Surveying, and
Engineering Design Services
Recommended Action: The staff of the Indian River County Department of Utility Services recommends
that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Purchasing Manager to issue
a purchase order to Carter Associates, Inc., for the necessary surveying work and
authorize staff to move the project to the design phase
Attachments: Staff Report
Assessment Area Map
Preliminary Petitions
Temporary Service Agreements
Approved staffs recommendation
8.H. 20-1697 Award of Bid 2020045 -Annual Bid for Sanitary Sewer Services
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) award bid 2020045
to: Meeks Plumbing, Inc.; Flotech Environmental; Hinterland Group, Inc.;
Envirowaste Services Group, Inc., Shenandoah General Construction Co.; and
South East Services of the Treasure Coast. Staff also recommends the BCC approve
the sample agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute it after approval by
the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and receipt of the required
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insurance.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.1. 20-1680 Citrus Hideaway Subdivision Water Assessment Project,As-Built Resolution IV
Recommended Action: Staff requests authorization from the Board of County Commissioners to adopt
Resolution IV for certain benefiting properties abutting 75th Court as well as
certain properties within Citrus Hideaway Subdivision with a per parcel cost of
$6,091.12 and an interest rate of 4.75%for assessment costs
Attachments: Staff Report
Exhibit A Final Assessment Roll
As-Built Resolution (Resolution No IV)
Approved Resolution 2020-056, certifying "as-built"costs in connection with a
special assessment project for a water main extension from CR-510 along 75th Court
to owners of certain properties,within Citrus Hideaway Subdivision and property
abutting 75th Court, located within unincorporated Indian River County, Florida;
providing for formal completion date, and date for payment without penalty and
interest.
8.J. 20-1677 Work Order No. 34 with Kimley-Horn and Associates for Design, Procurement and
Construction Administration to Replace Aging Controls for the Reclaimed Water
Pumps with Variable Frequency Drives at South Regional Wastewater Treatment
Plant
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Work Order
No. 34 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, in the amount of$74,000.00, for
Professional Services that include design, specifications/bid documents, and
construction observation services to replace aging controls for the reclaimed water
pumps with variable frequency drives and ultrasonic level controls at the South
Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, and authorize the Chairman to execute
said work order on their behalf
Attachments: Staff Report
Work Order No 34
Approved staffs recommendation
8.K. 20-1715 Amendment No. 1 to Work Order No. 14 with Kimley Horn for Bulk Acid Tank
Replacement at North(Hobart) County Water Treatment Plant
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Amendment No.
1 to Work Order No. 14 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, in the amount of
$10,284.00, for professional services to include bidding and construction phase
assistance to replace the existing acid and caustic tanks at the North(Hobart) County
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Water Treatment Plant, and authorize the Chairman to execute said work order on
their behalf
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment No 1 to Work Order No 14
Approved staffs recommendation
8.L. 20-1684 Ranking of Firms,Award and Approval of Agreement- RFP 2020034 - Sandridge
Golf Club Course Maintenance
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the committee's final ranking of firms and
award the Golf Club maintenance to International Golf Maintenance, Inc. Staff also
recommends the Board approve the Sample Agreement and authorize the Chairman
to sign it after receipt and approval of the required insurance by the Risk Manager,
the receipt and approval of the Public Construction Bond in the amount of 10% of
the first year contract price, and the County Attorney's approval of the agreement as
to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation with the final ranking of firms as follows: 1)
International Golf Maintenance, Inc. (IGM); 2)ABM Industry Groups, LLC; 3)SSS
Down to Earth Opco II LLC; 4)Cypress Golf Management, LLC 5) BrightView Golf
Maintenance, Inc.; 6) Landscapes Golf Management, LLC; 7)The Davey Tree Expert
Company.
8.M. 20-1686 Ranking of Firms,Award and Approval of Agreement- RFP 2020039 - Indian
County Department of Utility Services - 2020 Labor Contract
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the committee's final ranking of firms and
award to Blue Goose Construction, LLC, CK Contractors &Development, LLC,
and Hinterland Group,Inc. Staff also recommends the Board approve the Sample
Agreement and authorize the Chairman to sign it after receipt and approval of the
required insurance by the Risk Manager and the County Attorney's approval of the
agreement as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation with the final ranking of firms as follows: 1) Blue
Goose Construction, LLC; 2)CK Contractors& Development, LLC; 3) Hinterland
Group, Inc.4) Felix Associates of Florida, Inc. 5)Johnson-Davis Inc.; 6)Gulfstream
Building Group, Inc.
8.N. 20-1685 Ranking of Firms and Authorization to Negotiate -RFQ 2020031 Professional Roof
Design, Evaluation and Construction Oversight for Continuing Services Agreement
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the committee's final ranking and authorize
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negotiations with the three top ranked firms in accordance with FS 287.055,and the
subsequently ranked firms, should negotiations with the top ranked firms fail.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation with the final ranking of firms as follows: 1) REI
Engineers, Inc.; 2)Jay Ammon Architect, Inc. 3)A/R/C Associates, Inc.; 4) Raymond
Engineering -GA Inc.; 5)WJA Consultants, LLC; 6) Gale Associates, Inc.; 7)Jeffrey
Igoe Architects.
8.0. 20-1688 Award of Bid#2020041 -Exterior Painting at Administration Buildings A and B
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board award bid 2020041 to Five 12 Painting and
Remodeling, LLC, approve the sample agreement and authorize the Chairman to
execute said agreement after the County Attorney has approved the agreement as to
form and legal sufficiency, receipt and approval of the required insurance, and after
the contractor has obtained the appropriate specialty competency card from the
Building Division.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
9.A. 20-1703 19th Judicial Circuit Nicole P. Menz, County Judge: Award of the 2020/2021
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Treatment Fund And Designation of Indian River
County's Problem Solving Courts As A Chosen Program Recipient
Recommended Action: It is recommended that for the fiscal year 2020/2021,the Indian River County
Board of County Commissioners designate the Indian River County's Problem
Solving Courts as a chosen program recipient to receive up to $50,000 from the
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Trust Fund for use for substance abuse treatment
and testing for the drug court,mental health and veteran treatment court
participants in Indian River County that are indigent.
Attachments: 2020 IRC DATF Grant Application
County Attorney Dylan Reingold addressed the Board on behalf of 19th Judicial
Circuit Court Judge Nicole P. Menz. Attorney Reingold discussed Judge Menz's
letter to the Board in which she requested an award of up to $50,000 to Indian
River County's Problem Solving Courts from the 2020/2021 Alcohol and Other
Drug Abuse Trust Fund. The Problem Solving Courts,her letter noted,provided
substance abuse treatment and testing for participants of the Drug Court, Mental
Health Court,and Veterans Treatment Court programs.
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Commissioner O'Bryan praised the work done by the Problem Solving Courts
programs.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan,seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve the request to designate Indian River County's Problem Solving Courts as
a chosen program recipient to receive up to$50,000 from the Alcohol and Other Drug
Abuse Trust Fund for use for substance abuse treatment and testing for the drug
court, mental health and veteran treatment court participants in Indian River County
who are indigent. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C.1. 20-1689 Public Notice of Public Hearing Scheduled for July 14, 2020 to Consider an
Ordinance to Amend Section 1100.13 (Sunset Date)of Chapter 1100
(Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption) of the Code of Indian
River County- LEGISLATIVE
Attachments: Staff Report
County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the Public Notice into the record.
No Action Taken or Required
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
11.A. 20-1713 Review of 2020 Florida Legislative Session
Recommended Action: Direct staff to prepare a letter to the Indian River County Legislative Delegation
thanking Senator Mayfield and Representative Grail for their support of Indian
River County's 2020 Legislative priorities.
Attachments: Staff Report
Legislative Affairs and Communications Manager Brian Sullivan utilized a
PowerPoint presentation as he recounted the 2020 Florida Legislative Session.
Local issues addressed at the session included SHIP(State Housing Initiatives
Program) funding, which was vetoed, approval of funds for the North Sebastian
Septic to Sewer(S2S)project,passage of Senate Bill (SB) 712: Clean Waterways
Act, a change to the County's southern boundary with St. Lucie County, and the
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renaming of the Wabasso Causeway Bridge to the AB Michael Bridge. Also
included in the presentation was a roundup of statewide legislation and a projection
for the topmost issues at next year's session. He closed by noting the deadline for
public policy proposal submittals to the Florida Association of Counties was August
14, 2020.
Discussion among the Commissioners ensued regarding local control of repairs on
the S2S project, SB 712's protection of the County's biosolids moratorium, and
signage for the newly renamed AB Michael bridge. Staff was then directed to draft
additional letters of thanks to St. Lucie County for their assistance on the boundary
issue, and to Governor Ron DeSantis for his support of home rule.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve staff's recommendation, and direct staff to draft letters to St. Lucie County
and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
11.B. 20-1717 CARES Act Proposed Spending Plan and Funding Agreement
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners review the proposed
funding plan and provide any direction to staff regarding potential adjustments to
the plan. Staff recommends that the Board approve the proposed funding plan for
the initial 25% disbursement of CARES Act funds as presented or with
recommended modifications and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement
and all other documents necessary to effectuate the agreement and authorize the
County administrator to sign any additional modifications.
Attachments: Coronavirus Relief Fund Guidance for Local Governments
Staff Report
UWIRC CARES Act info
SRA-Cares Act Funding Requests 3
CSRC COVID-19 Workforce Recovery Programs Proposal
Micro Grant Comparisons
Indian River County CARES Act Funding Agreement 61520
County Administrator Jason Brown appeared before the Board to present the
proposed spending plan for the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic
Securities)Act funds received from the State. He explained that the County had
received $6.9 million, which represented 25 percent of the $27.9 million total
award;the spending plan only addressed the portion received.
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Administrator Brown referred to his memo of June 29, 2020, which provided
in-depth details regarding the allocation of funds and compliance requirements.
The tentative plan included $1.9 million to be split among the five (5)
Municipalities; $3.1 million would be divided among agencies which incurred
expenses related to the COVID-19 response; and $2 million would be earmarked
for community assistance. The funds would have to be spent by December 31,
2020, according to the State.
The Board entered into discussion following the presentation. Commissioners
O'Bryan and Solari commended the actions of Administrator Brown and staff, and
agreed that the Municipalities' sub-grant agreements should include a deadline for
submittal of their spending plans. Other considerations included a provision for
screening equipment for schools, requirements for wage supplements,partnering
with community organizations for funds distribution, and suggestions to build the
community's confidence in the County's COVID-19 response.
Chairman Adams thanked the community partners in attendance for their
assistance.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari,seconded by Vice Chairman Flescher,
to approve: 1)staffs recommendation; and 2)a deadline requirement for
Municipalities to submit their spending plans to the County. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Zorc, Commissioner
O'Bryan, and Commissioner Solari
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
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13.A. 20-1704 City of Vero Beach Water, Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Franchise Agreement
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends the Indian River County Board of
County Commissioners authorize the County Attorney to attend the next City
Council meeting, if possible,to discuss with the City Council the proposed water,
wastewater and reclaimed water franchise agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Service Area Water Only
Water Wastewater Agreement COVB/IRC Aug 2016
County Attorney Dylan Reingold recapped the actions to date regarding the Water,
Wastewater and Reclaimed Water Franchise Agreement (Agreement) with the City
of Vero Beach (the City). He recounted that the Agreement had expired on March
4, 2017, however the City continued to serve the unincorporated areas of Indian
River County at County rates. Negotiations for a new franchise agreement have
been ongoing, with the latest draft submitted to the City for consideration on March
5, 2020.
Attorney Reingold informed that negotiations had stalled, and he requested
authorization from the Board to attend the next City Council meeting on July 21,
2020,to gauge interest on moving forward with a long-term agreement.
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
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Susan Adams, Chairman
B. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher,Vice Chairman
C. Commissioner Tim Zorc
D. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan
E. Commissioner Bob Solari
14.E.1. 20-1702 Discussion of the Graves Ballfields property
Recommended Action: Discussion
Attachments: Commissioner's Memo
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Tabled
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.
A motion was made by Commissioner Solari,seconded by Commissioner Zorc,
to approve the Solid Waste Disposal District meeting minutes of March 3, 2020,
April 7, 2020,April 21, 2020, and May 5, 2020 as written. 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. 20-1624 Approval of Minutes Meeting March 03, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 03032020SWDD Draft
Approved
15.6.2. 20-1658 Approval of Minutes Meeting April 07, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 04072020SWDD Draft
Approved
15.B.3. 20-1706 Approval of Minutes Meeting April 21, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 04212020SWDD Draft
Approved
15.6.4. 20-1711 Approval of Minutes Meeting May 05, 2020
Recommended Action: Approve
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Attachments: 05052020SWDD Draft
Approved
15.13.5. 20-1683 CCNA-2018 Amendment No. 1 to Work Order No. 32 to Kimley-Horn for
SWDD Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Facility Design, Permitting
and Bidding Services
Recommended Action: Solid Waste Disposal District(SWDD) staff recommends that its Board
approve the following: a)Approve CCNA-2018 Amendment No. 1 to Work
Order No. 32 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$206,910, to provide engineering services related to the SWDD Household
Hazardous Waste and Recycling Facility Design, Permitting and Bidding
Services; and, b)Authorize the Chairman to execute the same, as presented
Attachments: Staff Report
Conceptual Design of a New Transfer Facility
CCNA-2018 Amendment No 1 to Work Order No 32
Himanshu Mehta, Managing Director of the Solid Waste Disposal District
(SWDD), appeared before the Board to present the conceptual design for a new
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Recycling Facility. His presentation
showed photos of the existing facility, and contrasted it with images of Brevard
County's newly renovated HHW facility. Director Mehta continued with
renderings of the proposed design, as well as cost and timing estimates. He
sought the Board's approval of costs related to the next phase of development.
Commissioner O'Bryan received information on maintenance costs for the
planned HHW facility.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, 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
15.B.6. 20-1694 Solid Waste Disposal Rate Survey
Recommended Action: Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that the Board direct staff to
bring back a proposal for a full solid waste rate analysis
Attachments: Staff Report
Solid Waste Rate Survey from Kessler Consulting Inc
Himanshu Mehta, Managing Director of the Solid Waste Disposal District
(SWDD),presented the results of Kessler Consulting, Inc.'s (KCI) Solid Waste
Disposal Rate survey. He explained that SWDD received revenue from tipping
fees and special assessment fees, and that the rate structure for those fees had
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not been updated since being established in 1995.
Director Mehta continued his presentation using PowerPoint slides to illustrate
the key observations from the KCI survey,which compared tipping fees across
similarly-sized counties. He noted that the special assessment fees would be
reviewed at a later date. Based on their findings,KCI recommended increases
to the fees for yard waste materials and out-of-county customers. Director
Mehta suggested postponing changes to the tipping fees until a full rate
evaluation, including special assessment fees,was done. He then requested
that the Board direct staff to return with a proposal for a full solid waste rate
analysis.
The Commissioners entered into discussion,voicing their concerns on topics
including the County's concrete crushing service, concerns over yard waste
dumping and its possible environmental effect,and discussion of a
volume-based rate structure to differentiate between homeowners and
commercial users.
A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan,seconded by Commissioner
Solari,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
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:18 a.m.
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