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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
9:00 AM
Commission Chambers
Board of County Commissioners
Chairman, Joseph E. Flescher, District 2
Vice Chairman, Peter D. O'Bryan, District 4
Commissioner Susan Adams, District 1
Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, District 3
Commissioner Laura Moss, District 5
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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1. CALL TO ORDER
Present: 5- Chairman Joseph Flescher
Vice Chairman Peter O'Bryan
Commissioner Susan Adams
Commissioner Joe Earman
Commissioner Laura Moss
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES
2.B. INVOCATION
Pastor Randy Fullerton, Glendale Baptist Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Laura Moss
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
Added: Item 7.13. Notification of Job Fair
Item 10.13.5. Request to Speak from Sheriff Eric Flowers
Moved: Item 14.A.I. to follow Item 10.13.5.
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Vice Chairman O'Bryan,
to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Earman, and Commissioner Moss
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
5.A. 21-0658 Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of July, 2021 as Parks and
Recreation Month and Designating July 16, 2021 as Parks and Recreation
Professionals Day
Recommended action: Read and present
Attachments: Proclamation
Commissioner Earman read and presented the Proclamation to Parks and
Recreation Director Kevin Kirwin, who was joined by members of his staff.
Director Kirwin responded with sincere appreciation for his coworkers, the Board,
County Administrator Jason Brown and Assistant County Administrator Mike Zito.
Read and Presented
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5. B. 21-0565 Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of July 18, 2021 Through July
24, 2021, As Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week
Recommended Action: Recommend Read and Present
Attachments: Proclamation
Vice Chairman O'Bryan read and presented the Proclamation to Ms. April Price,
Events Coordinator, Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast, Inc. Ms.
Price discussed the events planned for the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week,
which included the 14th Annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup, to be held on
Saturday, July 24, 2021.
Read and Presented
5.C. 21-0664 Presentation of Indian River Indicators by Jeffrey R. Pickering, President and CEO,
Indian River Community Foundation
Mr. Jeffrey R. Pickering, President and CEO, Indian River County Community
Foundation, utilized a PowerPoint presentation to highlight the work being done by
his staff. He introduced Indian River Indicators, a program developed to be a
resource for key information about the community for the purpose of supporting
and sustaining proven programs, and for offering assistance to donors who were
researching the needs of local charities. Mr. Pickering noted that the extensive
data could be found at www.ircommunityfoundation.org, and would be updated
annually.
The Board thanked Mr. Pickering for putting together the useful program, and for
having an informative website that was easy to navigate.
Presented
5. D. 21-0653 Presentation of Fetal and Infant Mortality Report by Andrea Berry, CEO, IRC
Healthy Start Coalition
Attachments: Indian River FUR Report 2020
Ms. Andrea Berry, CEO, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. (Healthy
Start), used a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the Fetal and Infant Mortality
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Review (FIMR), which was led by Healthy Start and funded by the Hospital
District, to pinpoint local programs that could assist with lowering the number of
infant deaths. She highlighted the progress that had been made since 2011, and she
also informed the Board of the Healthy Start programs that had been added in the
10 -year time period. Ms. Berry applauded the work being done by Cleveland
Clinic Indian River Hospital and the 26 agency representatives who met quarterly
with a common goal of lowering the County's fetal and infant mortality rate.
Commissioner Earman inquired and received clarification regarding babies who
were born to opioid users.
Presented
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
7.A. 21-0662 Planning and Zoning Commission Vacancy
Attachments: Staff Report
Email Resignation
Chairman Flescher announced a recent vacancy to the Planning and Zoning
Commission, BCC Appointee, District No. 5.
Commissioner Moss stated her appreciation for the past year of service by Mr.
Harry Howle, and she hoped to have a replacement by the next regular meeting.
No Action Taken or Required
7.13. Notification of Job Fair
(Clerk's Note: This item was an addition to the Agenda)
Vice Chairman O'Bryan made mention that Career Source Research Coast would be
conducting a job fair on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at United Against Poverty, 1400
27th Street, from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. He pointed out that veterans would
receive early entry at 2:30 P.M.
No Action Taken or Required
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Adams,
to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Items 8.N., 8.P., and 8.R. for
discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Earman, and Commissioner Moss
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8.A. 21-0595 Checks and Electronic Payments May 28, 2021 to June 3, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of May 28, 2021 to June 3, 2021
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.B. 21-0610 Checks and Electronic Payments June 4, 2021 to June 10, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of June 4, 2021 to June 10, 2021
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.C. 21-0630 Checks and Electronic Payments June 11, 2021 to June 17, 2021
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of June 11, 2021 to June 17, 2021
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.D. 21-0635 Checks and Electronic Payments June 18, 2021 to June 24, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of June 18, 2021 to June 24, 2021
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.E. 21-0691 Indian River County Tax Roll Recapitulation Report
Recommended Action: Accept the Report
Attachments: 2020 Roll Recap
Accepted
8. F. 21-0650 Change Order 3 and additional funding to Hedrick Brothers Agreement for
Building Division Renovations
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Recommended Action:
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Staff recommends the Board approve Change Order No 3 and additional funding to
Hedrick Brothers Agreement for Building Division Renovation and authorize the
Chairman to execute the amendment, after the County Attorney has approved it as
to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff report
Change Order No. 3
Contingency Log
Approved staff's recommendation
8.G. 21-0652 Chris Heine and Norman Thomas' Request for Affidavit of Exemption Approval
with Dedications to the County [AOE-20-11-04 / 2019040158-878431 (Heine AOE)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners accept the dedication
of the limited access easement and ROW and authorize the Chairman to execute the
subject Affidavit of Exemption.
Attachments: Staff Report
8.H. 21-0651
Recommended Action:
Location Map
Affidavit of Exemption Layout
Approved staff's recommendation
BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Participation Agreement
Staff recommends the Board approve registration in the National Purchasing
Cooperative and authorize the Purchasing Manager to electronically approve the
participation agreement after the County Attorney has approved it as to form and
legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Electronic Interlocal Participation Agreement Text
Organizational Interlocal Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.1. 21-0656 Award of Bid 2021047 - Annual Bid for Utility Operations Warehouse Stock
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2021047 to Core & Main, LP and Ferguson
Waterworks and authorize the Purchasing Division to issue blanket purchase orders
for the period of July 13, 2021 through July 12, 2022 with the recommended
bidders. Staff also recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing Manager to
renew this bid at the same rates for two (2) additional one (1) year periods subject
to satisfactory performance, vendor acceptance, and the determination that renewal
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of this annual bid is in the best interest of Indian River County.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staff's recommendation
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8.J. 21-0657 Declaration of Excess Equipment as Surplus and Disposal Authorization
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board declare the items on the Excess Equipment List for
071321 Agenda as surplus, and authorize their sale and/or disposal, as indicated.
Attachments: Excess List for 071321
Agenda - Surplus List for 071321
Approved staff's recommendation
8. K. 21-0649 Sally Beauty Supply LLC - Second Amendment to Lease
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Second Amendment to the Lease as
proposed for Sally Beauty LLC and authorize the Chairman to execute the Second
Amendment to the Lease on behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Second Amendment to Lease
Approved staff's recommendation
8. L. 21-0654 Approval of State Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease 5 -Year
Renewal for the Archie Smith Fish House
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached
sovereignty submerged lands fee waived lease renewal for the Archie Smith Fish
House, and authorize the Board Chairman to sign the lease on behalf of the County.
Attachments: Staff Report
Lease Renewal
Approved staff's recommendation
8.M. 21-0655 Jones' Pier Conservation Area Public Use Improvements - Amendment Number 2 to
Work Order Number 3 Continued Construction Administration Services
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board accepts Amendment 2 to Work Order Number 3 with
Carter Associates, Inc. authorizing the professional services as outlined in the
Scope of Services and requests the Board to authorize the Chairman to execute the
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Work Order on their behalf for a lump sum amount of $11,365.00 upon approval by
the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment A
Fxhihit 1
Approved staff's recommendation
8. N. 21-0661 Approval of Kannact Diabetes Management Program effective October 1, 2021
Recommended action: Staff respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve initiating a
2 -year agreement with Kannact for Option 1 Diabetes Management Program
effective October 1, 2021, and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to sign the
agreement as reviewed and approved by the County Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
Kannact Diabetes Management Agreement
At the request of Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Human Resources Director Suzanne
Boyll provided clarification regarding the new Kannact Diabetes Management
Program, effective October 1, 2021, to replace the existing program that would no
longer be offered. She pointed out the additional services the new program would
provide.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Earman,
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Earman, and Commissioner Moss
8.0. 21-0693 Fourth Addendum to Agreement between Indian River County and
REDEVGROUP, Inc. for Lot 5, Plat of Indian River Mall
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the Fourth
Addendum to Agreement between Indian River County and REDEVGROUP, Inc.,
and authorize the Chairman to execute the Fourth Addendum on behalf of the
Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Fourth Addendum
Third Amendment
Approved staffs recommendation
8. P. 21-0699 Approval of Transfer of Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Voucher and
Accompanying Resolution
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the resolution transferring the Veterans
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Supportive Housing Voucher and authorize the Chairman to execute the resolution
behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Vice Chairman O'Bryan offered clarification regarding the Housing Choice Voucher
(HCV) program, noting that a Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH)
Voucher had been transferred to Indian River County from another Public Housing
Agency, to allow the County to help an additional local Veteran.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to
approve Resolution 2021-046, approving one (1) HUD -Veterans Affairs Supportive
Housing (HCV-VASH) voucher to be transferred to Indian River County. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Earman, and Commissioner Moss
8.Q. 21-0700 Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Treasure Coast Homeless
Services Council, Inc. and Indian River County, Rental Assistance for Acceptance
of 34 new Emergency Housing Vouchers
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the
Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council, Inc. and authorize the Chairman to
execute the MOU on behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Memorandum of Understanding
Approved staffs recommendation
8.R. 21-0672 Update to Well Field Feasibility Expansion Study Agreement with All Webbs
Enterprises, Inc.
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the updated sample agreement, and authorize
the Chairman to execute the agreement after approval by the County Attorney as to
form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Updated Sample Agreement
Commissioner Moss announced that she maintained her stance from the June 8,
2021 meeting, and would again be voting against staffs recommendation.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Adams,
to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, and
Commissioner Earman
Nay: 1 - Commissioner Moss
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8.S. 21-0701 Release of Environmental Lien - 756 41 st Avenue
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Indian River County Board of
County Commissioners authorize the release of the lien for the property located at
756 41 st Avenue and authorize the County Attorney's Office to draft and the Chair
to sign any and all documents necessary to effectuate this release.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staff's recommendation
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.B.1. 21-0694 Request to Speak from Doug Demuth, South Beach Area Residents Group re:
Water and Sewer Service and Rates Affecting Residents of the South Beach
Area
Recommended Action: No Action Required
Attachments: Request to Speak South Beach
Mr. Doug Demuth introduced Ms. Laurie Barkhorn, representing the Seagrove
Property Owners Association, who spoke on behalf of the South Beach Area
Residents Group to request long-term, simple, transparent, and competitive
water and sewer rates; long-term agreements that were clear and provided for
accountability, and were binding; the County's support for the unincorporated
South Beach area; assistance from the County for potential agreements and
legislation; and a future -oriented focus that would be shared with residents of
the South Beach area.
County Administrator Jason Brown responded that staff would be keeping in
mind the residents of the South Barrier Island and Indian River Shores as the
County moved through the process of resolving utility issues with the City of
Vero Beach (the City). Administrator Brown stated his appreciation for Mr.
Demuth and Ms. Barkhorn's involvement, and he advised that the County's next
meeting with the City was scheduled for July 22, 2021.
Vice Chairman O'Bryan pointed out that recently passed legislation has led to
the necessity to hire additional County employees to comply with the new
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requirements. He added that water and sewer rates were going to go up, but
that the County was doing their best to protect the residents.
No Action Taken or Required
Chairman Flescher called for a recess at 10:19 a.m., and he reconvened the meeting
at 10:38 a.m., with all members present.
10.B.2. 21-0695 Request to Speak from Lamarre Notargiacomo re: Request for Support of 2nd
Amendment Resolution from Indian River County Commissioners
Recommended Action: No action required
Attachments: Request to Speak Notargiacomo
Ms. Lamarre Notargiacomo addressed the Board to thank them for supporting
Second Amendment rights. She possessed a folder with approximately 1,600
signed petitions from County residents who were supportive of the Resolution to
designate the County a Second Amendment Sanctuary.
No Action Taken or Required
10.B.3. 21-0697 Request to Speak from Paul Westcott re: Second Amendment Resolution
Recommended Action: NO Action Required
Attachments: Request to Speak Westcott
Mr. Paul Westcott spoke about the United States Constitution and his support of the
Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution.
No Action Taken or Required
10.B.4. 21-0698 Request to Speak from Jeff Mosesso re: Second Amendment Resolution
Recommended Action: NO Action Required
Attachments: Request to Speak Mosesso
Mr. Jeff Mosesso utilized a PowerPoint presentation to provide statistics to the
Board regarding residents who supported the Second Amendment Sanctuary
Resolution, the right of the people to keep and bear arms. He also displayed maps
indicating the number of County and State governments that have approved similar
resolutions.
No Action Taken or Required
10.B.5. 21-0709 Request to Speak from Sheriff Eric Flowers re: Second Amendment Enforcement
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(Clerk's Note: This item was moved to be heard following Item IO.B.1., and is
placed here for continuity.)
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers addressed the Commissioners regarding
the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, and he made it clear that
the law enforcement officers at the Sheriffs Office had no intention of taking guns
from people. He was in support of the approval of a Resolution designating the
County a Second Amendment Sanctuary, to be proposed under Item 14.A.1.
No Action Taken or Required
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
Chairman Flescher called for a recess at 11:22 a.m., and he reconvened the meeting
at 11:26 a.m., with all members present.
A. Community Development
12.A.1. 21-0634 Review of Proposed Request for Proposals for a Developer to Redevelop the
Former Gifford Gardens Apartments Site with Housing that is Affordable
Recommended Action: Staff and the AHAC recommend that the BCC review the proposed final Draft
RFP and: 1. Provide any proposed changes to the RFP; 2. Allow any potential
final edits to the RFP as may be recommended by various County review
departments; 3. Direct staff to advertise the RFP (as may be modified).
Attachments: Staff Report
RFP
Long Range Planning Chief Bill Schutt referred to staffs memorandum dated
June 24, 2021, and a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the prior action by the
Board with regard to redeveloping the former Gifford Gardens Apartments site,
located at 4730 40th Avenue, to an affordable housing neighborhood. He
highlighted the proposed Request For Proposal (RFP) guidelines, and reminded
the Board that 22 Single -Family water and sewer ERUs had been preserved
with the liens and charges removed to make the property marketable to a
potential developer; American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds of $350,000 would be
available as a financial incentive for design and infrastructure expenses. Chief
Schutt pointed out the proposed stipulations that would apply to future
homeowners, the qualifications and requirements of the developer, and the
Evaluation Criteria and point system that would be used when the proposals
were received.
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Discussion ensued among Community Development Director Phil Matson,
Chief Schutt, and members of the Board, which included the allowance of
additional time for the developers to submit their RFP; setting a specified
equity mechanism for homeowners who wished to sell to ensure that the
housing would remain affordable and the seller would receive equity for their
time of ownership; the Homeowner Association costs; and native plants, which
may be donated by the Pelican Island Audubon.
County Attorney Dylan Reingold requested clarification on incorporating
guidelines for purchasing a home and equity specifics for selling a home into
the proposed Evaluation Criteria. Director Matson felt it would be best for
staff to change the category "Community Compatibility" to read "Community
Interest and Compatibility."
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation with the following changes to be
made by staff: 1) to adjust the deadline to mid-September for all Request for
Proposals (RFPs) to be received; and 2) to change the Evaluation Criteria
category from "Community Compatibility" to read "Community Interest &
Compatibility." The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss
B. Emergency Services
C. General Services
12.C.1. 21-0692 Irrigation System Pump Station Replacement at Sandridge Golf Club, Dunes
Course
Recommended Action.- Staff recommends the Board waive the requirement for bids for replacement of
the pump station and authorize the Purchasing Division to issue a Purchase
Order to Watertronics in the amount of $290,983.00. Staff also recommends
the Board authorize the Purchasing Manager to sign the Watertronics quotation
after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal
sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Watertronics quote
Assistant County Administrator Mike Zito was present to answer any questions
from the Board; however, there was no discussion on the item.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss
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D. Human Resources
E. Information Technology
F. Office of Management and Budget
G Public Works
H. Utilities Services
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
13.A. 21-0690 County Commissioner Districts - Redistricting Based on the 2020 Decennial
Census
Recommended Action: The County Attorney recommends that the Board generally discuss the redistricting
objectives and process, raise any issues of concern, consider the proposed schedule
and, if it is acceptable, adopt the schedule.
Attachments: Staff Report
County Attorney Dylan Reingold addressed the Board to discuss the topic of
redistricting and to review a proposed schedule for moving forward. He made
mention that he did not expect the 2020 Decennial Census data to be completed
until September 2021, and per Florida Statutes, changes in County Commissioner
Districts were required to be made in odd -numbered years. Attorney Reingold
stated that he had reached out to various community leaders to make them aware of
the condensed time frame involved with making the required changes.
Commissioner Adams added that she was not expecting the preliminary census
information until October 2021, and Attorney Reingold was aware that the
proposed schedule may need to be adjusted.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to
adopt the County Attorney's proposed schedule for redistricting, with the caveat that
the schedule was subject to change. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Earman, and Commissioner Moss
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman
14.A.1. 21-0696 Request Board Consideration of a Resolution Designating Indian River County
a Second Amendment Sanctuary
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Recommended Action: Discussion
Attachments: Commissioner's Memo
Proposed Resolution
(Clerk's Note: Although this item was moved to be heard following Item
IO.B.5., at the request of Chairman Flescher it was heard prior to Item IO.B.2.,
and will remain here for continuity.)
Chairman Flescher was appreciative of the discussion, insight and input he had
received from the public regarding the County being designated a Second
Amendment Sanctuary.
In response to an inquiry from Mr. Paul Westcott, County Attorney Dylan
Reingold referred to the Florida Statutes to offer an explanation for proposing
the item as a Resolution, rather than as an Ordinance. Chairman Flescher
pointed out that the State's 44 Counties that have been designated a Second
Amendment Sanctuary were enacted by approval of a Resolution.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher,
to approve Resolution 2021-047, designating Indian River County a Second
Amendment Sanctuary, with a correction to wording in the 10th WHEREAS to
replace the word "fast" with the word "first," and to forward the Resolution to
Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Debbie Mayfield, Representative Erin Grall and
Congressman Bill Posey. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss
B. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman
C. Commissioner Susan Adams
D. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman
14.D.1. 21-0669 A Proposal to "Move Water West"
Recommended Action: Discuss
Attachments: Commissioner's Memo
Supporting maps and overlays
Commissioner Earman addressed his fellow Commissioners to discuss a
mission to improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon. He referred to a
PowerPoint presentation and his memorandum dated July 8, 2021, to present
the advantages of moving the County's stored and excess stormwater west to
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the Upper St. John's River Basin. He requested the assistance of County
Administrator Jason Brown to initiate discussions of a study with
representatives from the St. John's River Water Management District
(SJRWMD), St. John's Improvement District (SJID) and Indian River Farms
Water Control District (IRFWCD), and to any other entity that should be
involved.
Comments from Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, and
Commissioner Moss included appreciation for Commissioner Earman's
presentation with agreement that it was an idea worth exploring. Their
concerns involved discharges and the water treatment that would be required,
and also the difficulty of getting the regulatory agencies and special districts on
board to address water issues. Commissioner Adams suggested storing the
stormwater in an area north of the area suggested by Commissioner Earman,
and she also pointed out that there were grant dollars available that could be
used for resiliency.
Mr. Lex Kromhout addressed the Board with support for Commissioner
Earman's request. He suggested an area south of Fellsmere Farms for
stormwater storage, and he voiced concerns that he felt should be considered.
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman Flescher,
to direct staff to enter into discussions about the relocation of stored and excess
stormwater with representatives from the St. John's River Water Management
District (SJRWMD), St. John's Improvement District (SJID) and the Indian River
Farms Water Control District (IRFWCD). The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss
E. Commissioner Laura Moss
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
A. Emergency Services District
(Clerk's Note: The Solid Waste Disposal District items were moved to be heard
prior to Item 12.A.1., and they were presented in reverse order.)
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.B.1. 21-0687 Approval of Leachate Treatment Agreement with Indian River Sustainability
Center
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Recommended Action: Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) staff recommends that its Board: a)
Approve the Wastewater Treatment Services Agreement between Indian River
County SWDD and Indian River Sustainability Center, LLC; b) Authorize the
Chairman to sign upon approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney
and receipt of insurance; and, c) Authorize the Budget Director to bring a
budget amendment to the Board for approval at a future meeting to cover the
funds for this project.
Attachments: Staff Report
Wastewater Treatment Services Agreement
Managing Director Himanshu Mehta referred to staffs memorandum dated July
1, 2021, while announcing that a successful leachate treatment agreement had
been negotiated with the Indian River Eco District, LLC, dba Indian River
Sustainability Center, LLC, Heartland Waste Technology, Inc., and Proximo
Energy. He requested that the Board approve the proposed Wastewater
Treatment Agreement.
Vice Chairman O'Bryan inquired and received confirmation from County
Administrator Jason Brown and County Attorney Dylan Reingold that they
were satisfied with the terms and conditions of the contract. Director Mehta
provided clarification to the Vice Chairman that the landfill gas would be used
for the leachate treatment project until the renewable natural gas facility was up
and running. He made mention that the long-term goal would be to use the
landfill gas for both projects.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher,
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss
15.B.2. 21-0688 Work Order No. 13 to Geosyntec for Title V Air Operations Permit Renewal
Recommended Action: Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) staff recommends that its Board
approve the following: a) Approve Work Order No. 13 with Geosyntec for
$71,198 to provide engineering services for preparation and submittal to the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection an application for renewal of
the Title V air operation permit; and, b) Authorize the Chairman to execute the
same, as presented.
Attachments: Staff Report
Work Order No 13 - Geosyntec
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There was no discussion regarding this item.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss
15.B.3. 21-0689 Beach Basket Pilot Campaign - One -Year Update
Recommended Action: For informational purposes only -no action required
Attachments: Staff Report
Recycling Education and Marketing Coordinator Sue Flak utilized a
PowerPoint presentation to introduce the one (1) year update of the Beach
Basket Pilot Campaign (the Campaign), which began with beach clean-up
basket stations placed at three (3) County beaches in February 2020. She
informed the Board that the Campaign had generated a great amount of media
coverage, and that basket stations would be installed at five (5) additional
County beaches in July 2021.
Kendra Cope, representing Coastal Connections, Inc., a collaborative partner
with a like-minded vision, pointed out her organization's responsibility for
tracking, monitoring, cleaning and sanitizing the baskets. She added that
beach basket stations were placed at five (5) City access points in July 2020,
and that all baskets had been marked for the purpose of tracking them between
where they were originally placed and where they ended up. Ms. Cope went
over the rate of loss, noting that the cost per basket was $8.98. She stated that
other counties, municipalities and groups had voiced interest in applying the
beach basket concept to their local area.
No Action Taken or Required
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Flescher adjourned the meeting at 12:51
p.m.
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ATTEST:
Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
BCC/RDZ/2021 Minutes
Approved: October 12, 2021
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