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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
9:00 AM
Commission Chambers
Board of County Commissioners
Peter O'Bryan, Chairman, District 4
Joseph Earman, Vice Chairman, District 3
Susan Adams, District 1
Joseph Flescher, District 2
Laura Moss, District 5
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 December 7, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
Present: 5 - Chairman Peter O'Bryan
Vice Chairman Joe Earman
Commissioner Susan Adams
Commissioner Joseph Flescher
Commissioner Laura Moss
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES
2.B. INVOCATION
Stan Boling, Gracespring Covenant Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
Added: Item 7.C. MPO Meeting
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Adams, to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Earman, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2021 and
September 21, 2021 as written. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
6.A. 21-1102 Regular Meeting of September 14, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 09142021 BCC Draft
Approved
63. 21-1105 Regular Meeting of September 21, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve
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Attachments: 09212021 BCC Draft
Approved
December 7, 2021
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
7.A. 21-1115 Florida Public Service Commission Final Order PSC-2021-0442-FOF-EI approving
expenditures and true -up amounts for fuel adjustment factors; GPIF targets, ranges,
and rewards; and projected expenditures and true -up amounts for capacity cost
recovery factors; docket to remain open, a copy is on file in the Clerk to the Board
Office.
Recommended Action: Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
73. 21-1098 Municipalities Committee Assignments for 2022
Attachments: Staff Report
COVB Committee Appointments 2021-2022
Town of Orchid Committee Appointments 2022
Sebastian Council Organization - Committee Appointments
City of Fellsmere Committee Appointments 2021-2022
No Action Taken or Required
7.C. 21-1142 MPO Meeting
Commissioner Moss informed that the County's Visioning Plan would be discussed at
the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meeting on Wednesday, December 8,
2021, at 10 am in Building B.
No Action Taken or Required
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Earman, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
8.A. 21-1030 Checks and Electronic Payments October 22, 2021 to October 28, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of October 22, 2021 to October 28, 2021
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Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.B. 21-1056 Checks and Electronic Payments October 29, 2021 to November 4, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of October 29, 2021 to November 4, 2021
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.C. 21-1072 Checks and Electronic Payments November 5, 2021 to November 11, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of November 5, 2021 to November 11, 2021
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.D. 21-1089 Checks and Electronic Payments November 12, 2021 to November 18, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of November 12, 2021 to November 18, 2021
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.E. 21-1113 Checks and Electronic Payments November 19, 2021 to November 25, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of November 19, 2021 to November 25, 2021
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.F. 21-1111 FY 2020-2021 Records Management Compliance Statements
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Records Management
Compliance Statements for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
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Attachments: Memo
BOCC Compliance Statement
SWDD Compliance Statement
EMS Compliance Statement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.G. 21-0988 Oyster Bar Marsh Conservation Area Public Use Improvements - Amendment
Number 1 to Work Order Number 5 Continued Construction Administration
Services - Coastal Waterways Design & Engineering, LLC
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board accepts Amendment 1 to Work Order Number 5 with
Coastal Waterways authorizing the professional services as outlined in the Scope of
Services and requests the Board to authorize the Chairman to execute the Work
Order on their behalf for a lump sum amount of $13,018.50 upon approval by the
County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment 1 to Work Order No 5
Scope of Work - Exh A
Rate Schedule - Exh B
Approved staff's recommendation
8.H. 21-1112 Final Pay to Summerlin's Marine Construction, Inc. for Oslo Riverfront Conservation
Area
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve Change Order No. I and payment of the
Contractor's Application for final payment in the amount of $21,970.20 for final
payment and release of retainage.
Attachments: Staff Report
Invoice
Change Order ORCA Overlook 11-23-21
Approved staff's recommendation
8.1. 21-1119 2021/22 FIND Waterways Assistance Program Grant Award for the Environmental
Learning Center Main Dock
Recommended action: Staff respectfully recommends that the Board accept the Florida Inland Navigation
District Grant (IR -21-71) and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement with
the Florida Inland Navigation District Project Agreement
IR -21-71.
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Attachments: Staff Report
FIND Project Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
December 7, 2021
8.J. 21-1075 Annual Resolution re Delegation of Authority Concerning Declarations of State of
Local Emergencies and to Act in a State Declared Emergency Affecting Indian River
County
Recommended action: Adopt the resolution delegating authority to the County Administrator, or his designee,
to declare states of local emergencies and to act in a state declared emergency
affecting Indian River County effective from December 7, 2021 through December
31, 2022.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution - Delegation of Authority
Approved Resolution 2021-079, delegating authority to the County Administrator
to declare states of local emergencies and to act in a State of Florida declared
emergency affecting Indian River County; rescinding Resolution No. 2020-104
effective December 7, 2021; and providing an effective date.
8.K. 21-1076 Annual Resolution Delegating the Authority to the County Administrator or his
designee, to execute Resolutions Calling Letters of Credit as Necessary during a
Declared State of Local Emergency or Declared State of Florida Emergency
Affecting Indian River County
Recommended action: Adopt the resolution delegating authority to the County Administrator, or his designee,
to execute resolutions calling letters of credit as necessary during a declared state of
local emergency or declared State of Florida emergency affecting Indian River County
from December 7, 2021 through December 31, 2022.
Attachments: Staff Report
RESO delegating authority
Approved Resolution 2021-080, delegating the authority to the County
Administrator or his designee, to execute Resolutions calling letters of credit as
necessary during a declared state of local emergency or declared State of
Florida emergency affecting Indian River County; rescinding Resolution No.
2020-105; and providing an effective date.
8.L. 21-1078 Annual Resolution re Signatories
Recommended action: Adopt the resolution and authorize the newly selected Chairman as well as the Clerk
to sign the resolution and the respective Certificate of Facsimile Signature; and to
instruct the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners to transmit to the
Department of State each original Certificate of Facsimile Signature which bears the
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original manual signatures of those Indian River County officers authorized to use
facsimile signatures in lieu of manual signatures.
Attachments: Staff Report
2021 RESO annual signatories
Certificate For Facsimile Signature - Chairman O'Bryan
Certificate For Facsimile Signature - Clerk JSmith
Approved Resolution 2021-081, directing depositories of County funds to honor
certain authorized signatures on County checks, warrants, and other orders for
payment; providing for Board of County Commissioners and Clerk of the Circuit
Court signatories; rescinding Resolution No. 2020-103 which speaks to authorized
signatures on County checks, warrants, and other orders for payment; and
providing an effective date.
B.M. 21-1091 Indian River County - St. Lucie County Interlocal Agreement for Pre -Trial Services
8.N.
EIU*
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Indian River County Board of
County Commissioners approve the proposed interlocal agreement and authorize the
chair to sign any documents necessary to effectuate the interlocal agreement, after
review and approval by the County Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
Pretrial Services with Indian River County 2021
Pretrial Proposal June 2021 corrected
Approved staffs recommendation
21-1077 Approval of Renewal of a Class "B" Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
from MCT Express, Inc. DBA United Medical Transportation
Recommended action: Staff respectfully recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the
renewal of the Class "B" Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for MCT
Express, Inc. DBA United Medical Transportation, to be effective for a period of two
(2) years commencing October 1, 2021 and expiring October 1, 2023.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
21-1079 Consideration of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) 2021
Incentives Review and Recommendation Report
Attachments: Staff Report
2021 AHAC Report
Resolution Approving the 2021 AHAC Report
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Approved Resolution 2021-082, approving the Indian River County Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) 2021 report and directing staff to submit the
County's Local Housing Assistance Plan to Florida Housing Finance Corporation
(FHFC).
8.P. 21-1080 Approval of a Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) for a Public Transportation Block Grant
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Public
Transportation Grant Agreement and adopt the resolution authorizing the Chairman to
sign the agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Grant Agreement
Budget Form
Approved Resolution 2021-083, authorizing the execution of a Public
Transportation Grant agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation.
8.Q. 21-1071 Donation of Excess Lawn Equipment to the Gulf Stream Council of the Boy Scouts of
America
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board designate the listed equipment as surplus and authorize
their donation to the Gulf Stream Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Attachments: Staff Report
Gulf Stream Council of Boy Scouts of America Request Memo
Approved staffs recommendation
8.R. 21-1083 Authorization to Provide 60 -day Notice of Intent to Terminate Agreement for
Custodial Services for County Buildings with High Sources, Inc.
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board authorize staff to provide 60 -day notice of intent to
terminate the agreement to High Sources, Inc., and rebid the services for the
Administration Complex.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
8.S. 21-1085 First Amendment to Agreement with Florida Armature Works, Inc. for As Needed
Motor and Pump Repair
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the First Amendment to the Agreement and
authorize the Chairman to sign it after the County Attorney has approved it as to form
and legal sufficiency.
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Attachments: Staff Report
First Amendment to Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.T. 21-1086 Sole Source Designations
December 7 2021
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners declare the vendors and
products listed above as sole source for a three-year period, and authorize the
Purchasing Division to issue purchase orders in lieu of formal bids or quotes, and as
funding is approved by the Budget Department.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
8.U. 21-1108 North County Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition System Upgrades, Kimley-Horn Work Order No. 7
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Work Order
No. 7 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $255,219.00, for
professional services to include construction phase service for the proposed
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) improvements, and the
integration labor required to program each of the respective upgrades to
programmable logic controllers, remote input/output panels, and various other
components of the SCADA system, and authorize the Chairman to execute said work
order on their behalf
Attachments: Staff Report
Work Order No 7 with KHA
Approved staff's recommendation
8.V. 21-1110 Work Order No. 48 for Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., 43rd Avenue & South
Relief Canal - 18" Water Main Relocation
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc. Work Order No. 48, and authorize the Chairman to execute said
work order on their behalf
Attachments: Staff Report
Work Order No 48 Kimlev-Horn and Associates
Approved staffs recommendation
8.W. 21-1087 Work Order No. 17 - Morgan & Eklund, Inc. 2022 Beach Profile Monitoring
Surveys (WINTER)
Recommended action: The recommendation of staff is for the BCC to approve Work Order No. 17 to the
Professional Land Surveying and Mapping Services contract with Morgan and
Eklund, Inc., in the amount of $52,680.00 and authorize the Chairman to sign two (2)
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copies of the Work Order on behalf of the County
Attachments: Staff Report
Morgan and Eklund IRC Winter 2022 WO No. 17
Work Order No. 17 Agreement Execution
Approved staff's recommendation
December 7, 2021
21-1088 Work Order No. 18 - Morgan & Eklund, Inc. 2022 Beach Profile Monitoring
Surveys (SUMMER)
Recommended Action: The recommendation of staff is for the BCC to approve Work Order No. 18 to the
Professional Land Surveying and Mapping Services contract with Morgan and
Eklund, Inc., in the amount of $72,975.00 and authorize the Chairman to sign two (2)
copies of the Work Order on behalf of the County
Attachments: Staff Report
Morgan and Eklund IRC Summer 2022 WO No. 18
Work Order No. 18 Agreement Execution
Approved staffs recommendation
8.Y. 21-1092 Award of Bid No. 2022001 Sector 5 (IRC -2112) Additional Dune Planting Project
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Sector 5 Additional Dune Planting Project (Bid 2022001)
be awarded to Cardno Inc. in the amount of $148,250.00 and requests that the
Board of County Commissioners approve the sample agreement and authorize the
Chairman to execute said agreement after review and approval of the agreement and
public construction bond by the County Attorney, and after receipt and approval of
the required insurance by the Risk Manager.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
82. 21-1096 Renewal and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for Continuing Geotechnical
Engineering Services RFQ# 2018042, IRC -1812
Recommended action: Staff recommends approval of the Renewal and Amendment I agreements and rate
schedules between the County and the five (5) firms and further requests the Board to
authorize the Chairman to execute the Renewal and Amendment 1 agreements.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Andersen Andre Consulting Engineers Inc
Ardaman & Associates Inc
GFA International Inc
Nutting Engineers of Florida Inc
Tierra South Florida Inc.
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AA. 21-1097 Approval of the First Amendment to the Developers Agreement Between Indian
River County and Florida Power & Light
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
approve the First Amendment to the Developer's Agreement with FPL, approve
additional funding in the amount of $54,501.10 for additional improvements, and
authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement
Attachments: Staff Report
First Amendment to Developer's Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AB. 21-1101 Administrative Complex Native Plant Garden Agreement
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
approve the Native Plant Garden Agreement with the Pelican Audubon Society, and
authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
IRC Admin Complex Native Plant Garden Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THESE HEARINGS IS ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD.
10.A.1. 21-1081 Gaddis Properties, LLC's Request for Conceptual Planned Development (PD)
Plan and Special Exception Approval for Sebastian Landing [PD -20-11-05 /
2004120183 -87715] - Quasi -Judicial
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the BCC grant conceptual PD plan and special exception
approval, with conditions as stated on the Staff Report
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Attachments: Staff Report
Excerpt from Draft Oct 28 2021 PZC Minutes
Location Map
Aerial
Conceptual PD Plan
Conceptual Landscape Plan
Chairman O'Bryan introduced the parties for the proceeding as being Indian River
County and Gaddis Properties, LLC (Applicant). Each Commissioner, as
requested by the Chairman, disclosed ex parte communications, site visits, or
independent investigations. The Commissioners also affirmed that they have an
open mind and can base their decisions on the evidence presented and the
applicable law.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. The Deputy Clerk administered the
Oath to all persons who wished to speak at the hearing.
Ryan Sweeney, Chief of Current Development, utilized a PowerPoint presentation
to detail the Planned Development (PD) process, as well as the requirements
needed to receive special exception approval for the Sebastian Landing PD.
Chairman O'Bryan received information from staff regarding past wetland
mitigation efforts.
Joseph Paladin, Black Swan Consulting, addressed the Board as the Applicant's
representative. Mr. Paladin called upon the following associates to provide
information to the Board regarding wetland mitigation banks, amenities
development, and green spaces:
Craig Chown, Principal, CGW Mitigation Bank
David Ofstein, Consultant, Gaddis Properties LLC
Matthew Barns, Senior Project Manager, WGI Properties
The Chairman opened the hearing to public comments.
Joseph Braun, Sebastian, received information regarding residential development
density
There being no further comments, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Earman, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
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10.A.2. 21-1116 Public Hearing Re: Petition to Establish Lakeside at Indian River Community
Development District - Legislative
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners open the public
hearing and receive input from the petitioner and any interested members of the
public and consider the proposed ordinance to establish the Lakeside at Indian
River Community Development District. Staff also recommends that the Board
make a determination that the proposed Community Development District is not
the best alternative for delivering community development services and facilities to
the area that would be served by the district and deny the petition to establish the
Lakeside at Indian River Community Development District.
Attachments: Staff Report Community Development District
Petition to Establish - Lakeside at Indian River
DRAFT Ordinance Establishing District
County Administrator Jason Brown introduced the item which addressed a
petition to establish a Lakeside at Indian River (Lakeside) Community
Development District (CDD). Administrator Brown provided information on
CDDs, and restated staffs recommendation that it was a vehicle more
appropriate for larger projects with bigger infrastructure needs and public
benefits. The Board discussed the history of CDDs, which have never before
been used in the County.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
The Petitioner's representatives, Joseph Paladin, for Meritage Homes of Florida,
Inc., and Jere Earlywine, KE Law Group, presented information in favor of the
establishment of a CDD. Lengthy discussion ensued throughout the speakers'
comments as the Commissioners and staff posed questions and expressed
opinions regarding the financial and legal ramifications of CDDs.
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:30 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at
10:43 a.m. with all members present.
The public hearing continued with input and comments from the following:
Andrew Kennedy, Representative for Liberty Park
Chuck Mechling, Developer
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Karen Osborne
Tom Lowther
Discussion returned to the Petitioner's representatives for closing remarks.
Wesley Mills, Mills, Short and Associates, discussed the density of the planned
development. Mr. Earlywine returned to address legal concerns raised during
discussion. Mr. Paladin closed the Petitioner's comments with a plea for the
Board's approval of the petition.
Mr. Mechling accepted the Chairman's offer to rebut the speakers' comments.
There being no further speakers, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
Board discussion ensued with concern expressed for the use of CDDs as a
financing tool. Commissioner Adams requested further discussion to establish an
official policy regarding CDDs rather deciding on a case-by-case basis.
Mr. Earlywine then requested to withdraw the petition on his client's behalf.
Chairman O'Bryan noted that the public hearing had been closed, and he opted to
continue the Board's discussion.
Board discussion resumed with Commissioners' concerns regarding adherence to
the County's principle to have development pay for itself, approaches to managing
growth, and concern for the ramifications of CDDs to home buyers. There was
agreement among the Board that further discussion was needed to establish a
broad policy regarding use of CDDs. Chairman O'Bryan received confirmation
from Attorney Reingold that a withdrawal of this petition would not preclude the
developers from filing again in the future.
Mr. Earlywine stated he would like to participate in the shaping of the County's
CDD policy.
Chairman O'Bryan received consensus from the Board to allow the Petitioner to
withdraw their petition and return with the item at a later date.
Board consensus was reached to allow the Petitioner to withdraw the
petition, and re -start the process to bring the item back before the Board at a
later date.
Discussion on this item continued among the Commissioners as they brainstormed
the best way to move forward with establishing a CDD policy. Agreement was
reached to create an ad-hoc committee of interested developers and community
groups to establish parameters for a CDD element to be added to the County's
code. Staff would then work with the committee's recommendation to create a
policy that was in-line with the County's Code, and then return before the Board
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with a presentation in March of 2022.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman
O'Bryan, to direct staff to work with interested community partners to create
parameters for a future Community Development District element in the
County's code. Staff was further instructed to return before the Board with a
presentation in March of 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
10.A.3. 21-1118 Public Hearing and Discussion of 2021 Redistricting of County Commissioner
Districts
Recommended action: County staff recommends that the Chairman open the public hearing, take public
input, and close the public hearing, and that the Board vote to approve the
redistricting resolution.
Attachments: Staff Report
Redistricting Resolution 2021
IRC Redistricting Proposed Plan1b
Commission District No 1 -Proposal 1B
Commission District No 2 -Proposal 1 B
Commission District No 3 -Proposal 1 B
Commission District No 4 -Proposal 1 B
Commission District No 5 -Proposal 1 B
Affidavit of Publication - Redistricting
County Attorney Dylan Reingold referred to the Commission meeting of
November 9, 2021, at which the Board voted to move forward with Proposal 1 B
for the 2021 Redistricting of County Commissioner Districts.
Chairman O'Bryan displayed an overhead image of the Proposal 1B map as he
opening the public hearing.
Paul Carlisle, City Manager, Sebastian, spoke in support of Proposal 1B
There being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman
Earman, to approve Resolution 2021-084, establishing boundaries of County
Commissioner Districts following the 2020 Decennial Census. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
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B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C.1. 21-1074 Public Notice of Public Hearing for December 14, 2021, to Consider an
Ordinance Authorizing an Extension of the Temporary Moratorium for an
Additional 1 Year with regard to Class B Biosolids
Attachments: Staff Report
Affidavit of Publication - Biosolids
County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the 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
D. Human Resources
E. Information Technology
F. Office of Management and Budget
12.F.1. 21-1107 CARES Act - Spending Plan Revisions
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board consider the proposed CARES Act
reallocations, make any changes to the plan and adopt the proposed plan with any
applicable changes. Staff recommends that the Board approve the Time
Extensions with the City of Fellsmere and the City of Sebastian. Staff
recommends that the Board approve the decreases in allocations for the Health
Department ($148,454), Cleveland Clinic ($100,000), and Indian River State
College ($19,989).
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Attachments: Staff Report
CARES Act Spending Plan
City of Fellsmere CARES Act Third Time Extension
City of Sebastian CARES Act Second Time Extension
County Administrator Jason Brown referred to staffs memo dated November 19,
2021, as he reviewed changes to the CARES Act Spending Plan. Administrator
Brown discussed extensions for the cities of Sebastian and Fellsmere until
December 31 st, decreased allocations, and funding for County employees'
Covid-related health care costs.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
G. Public Works
H. Utilities Services
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
13.A. 21-1061 Agriculture Advisory Committee Appointment
Recommended Action: The County Attorney recommends that the Board review the applicant's application
and determine whether to appoint him to fill the unexpired term for the "Farm Bureau
Representative" to the Agriculture Advisory Committee.
Attachments: Staff Report
Application - Michael Sexton
County Attorney Dylan Reingold presented Michael E. Sexton's application for the
open position of "Farm Bureau Representative" on the Agriculture Advisory
Committee (AAC).
Vice Chairman Earman received confirmation from Attorney Reingold that Mr.
Sexton was aware of Florida's Government in the Sunshine Laws in light of the fact
that his father, Sean Sexton, was also a voting member of the AAC.
Commissioner Adams suggested having Attorney Reingold review the Sunshine Laws
at the next AAC meeting.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Commissioner
Moss, to approve the appointment of Michael E. Sexton to fill the unexpired term
for the "Farm Bureau Representative" to the Agriculture Advisory Committee.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
U.B. 21-1099 Planning and Zoning Commission Appointment
Recommended action: The County Attorney recommends that the Board review the applicants' applications,
and determine whether to appoint one of the applicants to fill the unexpired term for
the "Alternate Member" representative to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Attachments: Staff Report
Application (P -Z) - Shuna Carpenter
Application (P -Z) - Kenneth Chip Landers
Application (P -Z) - Jordan LuLich
Application - Robert S. MacCallum
Application (P -Z) - Karen Osborne
County Attorney Dylan Reingold presented applicants for the open position of
"Alternate Member" on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commissioners Adams and Moss nominated Kenneth A. "Chip" Landers for the
position.
Commissioner Flesher and Vice Chairman Earman supported Jordan J. Lulich for the
vacancy.
The following candidates addressed the Board to advocate for their nomination:
Kenneth A. "Chip" Landers
Karen Osborne
County Attorney Dylan Reingold confirmed for Chairman O'Bryan that the alternate
could fill-in for any member's absence, not just when a quorum was needed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss,
to approve the appointment of Kenneth A. "Chip" Landers to fill the unexpired
term for the "Alternate Member" representative to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Moss
Nay: 2 - Vice Chairman Earman, and Commissioner Flescher
13.C. 21-1090 Sebastian River Improvement District 82nd Avenue Interlocal Agreement
Recommended Action: The County Attorney recommends that the Board approve the revised interlocal
agreement and authorize the chair to execute the interlocal agreement and all other
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documents necessary to effectuate the agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
SRID 3834001 82nd Avenue BOCC Interlocal AGT (SRID V7)
December 7, 2021
County Attorney Dylan Reingold referred to staffs memorandum, dated December 1,
2021, which laid out the history of discussions leading to the proposed Interlocal
Agreement (ILA) with the Sebastian River Improvement District (SRID) for the
maintenance of 82nd Avenue from 26th Street to 69th Street.
Attorney Reingold highlighted important portions of the ILA, which included
permitting for the application of County -provided asphalt millings, and the County's
right (but not responsibility) to maintain the roadway's shoulders and signage.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss,
to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
13.D. 21-1094 Environmental Control Hearing Board Committee Appointment
Recommended Action: The County Attorney recommends that the Board accept the recommendation of the
Indian River County Medical Society and appoint the applicant to fill the unexpired
term ending in January 2023 for the "Medical Doctor" representative to the
Environmental Control Hearing Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Letter from Indian River County Medical Society
County Attorney Dylan Reingold presented Dr. Norman Meyer's application for the
vacant position of "Medical Doctor" to the Environmental Control Hearing Board.
Commissioner Flescher spoke in favor of Dr. Meyer for the position.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Moss, to approve the appointment of Dr. Norman Meyer to fill the unexpired term
for "Medical Doctor" representative to the Environmental Control Hearing Board.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
13.E. 21-1095 Chapter 164 Mediation Update
Attachments: Staff Report
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County Attorney Dylan Reingold advised the Board that the City of Vero Beach
(City) declined to meet further to discuss the water supply issue, and that the County
should move forward to mediation which was the third stage of the conflict resolution
process. He spoke in favor of utilizing Mediator Randy Brennan for the next stage of
meetings.
Attorney Reingold clarified the County's position in regard to assisting the City with
obtaining grants for their planned utility upgrades. He also confirmed for Vice
Chairman Earman that the mediator was not required to be from outside the County.
Board consensus was reached to move to the Mediation phase of the Chapter 164
Dispute Resolution Process, with Randy Brennan as Mediator.
13.F. 21-1093 Right of Way Ordinance Amendment
Recommended Action: The County Attorney recommends that the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners authorize the County Attorney's Office to draft an ordinance that
allows for an exception from the requirements of Chapter 312 of the Code for
driveway construction in appropriate situations County -wide and schedule such
ordinance for public hearing. The County Attorney's Office also recommends that the
Board invoke the pending ordinance doctrine.
Attachments: Staff Report
Letter to Jason Brown (Appeal)
Response to Appeal Letter
County Attorney Dylan Reingold referred to staffs memo, dated November 23,
2021, which detailed the circumstances that led to the proposal of an Ordinance
amendment regarding driveway construction materials. Attorney Reingold requested
authorization to draft the Ordinance amendment and to invoke the pending ordinance
doctrine.
Chairman O'Bryan provided further explanation of the pending ordinance doctrine.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
13.G. 21-1103 Unconditional Offer for a Parcel of Right -Of -Way Located at 7950 66th Avenue,
Vero Beach, FL 32967 - Parcel 128 - Owned by Leonard Ganbin III and Kelly L.
Jackson
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Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve an unconditional offer to purchase the
necessary right-of-way from Ganbin/Jackson at a price of $12,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sketch and Legal Descriptions
Aerial
Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal presented the third step in the Eminent Domain
process, providing an unconditional offer, for a parcel of right-of-way located at 7950
66th Avenue. Attorney DeBraal detailed the methodology used to arrive at the offer.
Chairman O'Bryan received confirmation that the offer was more than the appraised
amount.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
B. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman
C. Commissioner Susan Adams
D. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
E. Commissioner Laura Moss
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
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. Emergency Services District
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
15.B.1. 21-1106 Approval of Meeting Minutes September 21, 2021
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 09212021SWDD Draft
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
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Adams, to approve the Solid Waste Disposal District minutes of September
21, 2021 as written. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
15.6.2. 21-1114 Consent to Assignment of Landfill Gas Agreement with Nopetro Eco District,
LLC
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that its Board approve the Consent to Assisgnemnt of the
Landfill Gas Agreement from the Indian River Eco District, LLC, to Nopetro Eco
District, LLC, and authorize the Chair to execute the same
Attachments: Staff Report
Consent to Assignment of the Landfill Gas Agreement
Chairman O'Bryan received confirmation from Solid Waste Disposal District
Managing Director Himanshu Mehta that the consent to assignment to Nopetro
RNG, LLC regarded a previously approved agreement.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 12:15 p.m.
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Jeffrey R. mi h, C A, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
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Peter O'Bryan, Chairman
Approved: February 15, 2022
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