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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
9:00 AM
Commission Chambers
Board of County Commissioners
Peter O'Bryan, Chairman, District 4
Joseph H. 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 September 13, 2022
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
2.11. INVOCATION
Rev. Kaaren Anderson, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Laura Moss
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
Deleted: Item 12.F.1 -- 211's Request to be Categorized as a Quasi -Nonprofit
Agency
Moved: Item 14.E. to be heard following Item 5.D.
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
5.A. 22-0730 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Lieutenant Fire Inspector Sandra Seeley
Upon Her Retirement From Indian River County Department Of Emergency Services
Fire Prevention Bureau
Recommended Action: Read and Present
Attachments: Proclamation
Lieutenant Fire Inspector Sandra "Sandy" Seeley spoke fondly of her fire family and
her connection to the community during her 35 -year career; she told of her plans to
devote time to teaching art. Vice Chairman Earman commended Ms. Seeley on being
the first female Fire Inspector and Firefighter in Indian River County before Fire Chief
Johnson praised Ms. Seeley's career contributions.
Read and Presented by Vice Chairman Earman
5.13. 22-0631 Proclamation Designating the Month of September 2022 As "Hunger Action Month"
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Recommended action: Recommend Read and Repeat
Attachments: Proclamation
Kayla DiSimone, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Treasure Coast Food Bank,
shared events leading up to Hunger Action Day on September 23, 2022, and urged
the public to visit their website, stophunger.org, for more information and volunteer
opportunities.
Read and Presented by Commissioner Adams
5.C. 22-0689 Presentation of Proclamation Designating September, 2022 As National Suicide
Prevention Awareness Month
Recommended action: Recommend Read and Present
Attachments: ProClanlation
The following people appeared before the Board to accept the Proclamation: Milo
Thornton, New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Board member; Wes Samons,
Suncoast Mental Health Center Program Manager; and Chad Adcock, 211
Community Outreach Representative. Each discussed programs to raise awareness of
suicide prevention and to provide mental health resources.
Read and Presented by Commissioner Moss
5.1). 22-0760 Presentation of the 2022 Outstanding Coordinating Board of the Year Award
Attachments: Staff Report
Community Development Director Phil Matson informed the Board that the Florida
Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged had recognized the Indian River
County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) as "2022
Outstanding Coordinating Board of the Year."
Metropolitan Planning Organization Director Brian Freeman accepted the Board's
congratulations on the award as he and Director Matson discussed staffs appreciation
for recognition of their hard work.
Presented by Community Development Director Phil Matson
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
7.A. 22-0725 Children Services Advisory Committee Appointment
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Attachments: Staff Report
Email
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Ann Marie Suriano was designated as the Indian River County Hospital District's
representative to the Children Services Advisory Committee (CSAC).
No Action Taken or Required
7.B. 22-0745 Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review
Recommended action: This is an informational item only; no Board action is required
Attachments: Staff Report
The following County events were highlighted: Swimming Special Olympics,
International Coastal Cleanup Day, and Operation Green Light for Veterans. Beth
Powell, Director of Parks and Recreation, informed of the Jones Pier Conservation
Area Volunteer Day and Sneak Peek event.
No Action Taken or Required
7.C. 22-0765 College Gameday - September 20, 2022
Recommended Action: Informational Item
Attachments: Flyer for College Gameday -September 20, 2022
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman O'Bryan announced a new event, College GameDay, to celebrate local high
school athletes who have committed to play at college. Students and staff were
encouraged to wear their favorite team's jersey as the Board recognized the student
athletes at the September 20, 2022 BCC meeting.
No Action Taken or Required
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Adams, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Items 8.K., 8.U., and
8.AC. for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
8.A. 22-0652 Checks and Electronic Payments July 29, 2022 to August 4, 2022
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of July 29, 2022 to August 4, 2022
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Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.B. 22-0695 Checks and Electronic Payments August 5, 2022 to August 11, 2022
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of August 5, 2022 to August 11, 2022
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.C. 22-0694 Checks and Electronic Payments August 12, 2022 to August 18, 2022
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of August 12, 2022 to August 18, 2022
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.D. 22-0721 Checks and Electronic Payments August 19, 2022 to August 25, 2022
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of August 19, 2022 to August 25, 2022
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.E. 22-0739 Checks and Electronic Payments August 26, 2022 to September 1, 2022
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of August 26, 2022 to September 1, 2022
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.F. 22-0653 Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending 06/30/22
Recommended Action: Accept the report
Attachments: Investment Committee Report
Accepted
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8.G. 22-0654 Quarterly OPEB Trust Report for the Quarter Ending 06/30/22
Recommended Action: Accept the report
September 13, 2022
Attachments: Investment Committee OPEB Report
Accepted
8.H. 22-0656 Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act - Indian River County Traffic Education
Program Trust Fund Report - Cumulative Reporting Through 06/30/22
Recommended Action: Accept the report
Attachments: Traffic Education Fund Report
Accepted
8.1. 22-0732 Subrecipient Award Contracts
Recommended action: Approve the Indian River County Grant Subrecipient Award agreements with SRA
and TCHSC and execute any related documents.
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
SRA SubRecipient Grant Agreement 2022 - FINAL
TCHSC Subrecipient Agreement 2022 - FINAL
Approved staffs recommendation
8.J. 22-0757 County Capital Asset Inventories and Reactivation of Asset #25663
Recommended Action: Approve the removal of the list of assets from the inventory system as well as
reactivate asset #25663
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
8.K. 22-0759 Quarterly Tourist Development Tax Report for the Quarter Ending 06/30/22
Recommended Action: Accept the report
Attachments: Tourist Development Tax Report
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey R. Smith reported that the County
had a 23 percent increase in tourist tax collections for the quarter which ended June
30, 2022. He cautioned that July and August would not be as robust, likely due to
inflation and fewer vacations planned.
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8.L.
8.M
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A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan,
to accept the report as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
22-0623 Mutual Termination of Memorandum of Agreement with the Indian River County
Health Department for Human Services Restructuring
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully request that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the
termination of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Indian River County Health
Department for Human Services Restructuring and authorize the Chairman to execute
the Agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Termination Agreement
Original MOA
Ordinance 2022-007
Approved staffs recommendation
22-0742 Additional Service No. 2, Additional Civil Engineering Services Sandridge Golf Club
- New Clubhouse
Recommended action: Staff recommends approving Additional Service No. 2 authorizing the $17,820.00
increase to the contract with Sparcdesign and authorizing the Chairman to sign
Additional Service #2 on behalf of the Board. The new total contract price will be
$478,070.00.
Attachments: Staff Report
Executed A-greement
Additional Service #1
Additional Service #2
Approved staffs recommendation
8.N. 22-0746 Approval of a License Agreement with Miss B's Learning Bees, Inc. for use of the
Intergenerational Recreation Center for an Afterschool Program
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners accept the
License Agreement with Miss B's Learning Bees, Inc., and authorize the Chairman to
execute the agreement after review by the County Attorney for legal sufficiency.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Miss B's 22-23 SY License Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.0. 22-0690 Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 009
September 13, 2022
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget resolution
amending the fiscal year 2021/2022 budget
Attachments: Staff Report
Budget Resolution
Exhibit "A"
Approved Resolution 2022-052, delegating authority to the County Administrator,
the Assistant County Administrator or the Director of the Office of Management &
Budget or their designee to execute all documents necessary to amend the fiscal
year 2021-2022 budget during the period commencing November 16, 2022,
through and including November 29, 2022.
8.P. 22-0715 Award of Bid 2022050 for West Wabasso Septic to Sewer Phase 3B
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board award bid 2022050 to Centerline, Inc., approve the
sample agreement, and authorize the Chairman to sign the sample agreement after the
County Attorney has reviewed and approved it as to form and legal sufficiency, and
after receipt and approval of the public construction bond.
Attachments: Staff Report
Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.Q. 22-0716 First Extension and Second Amendment to Agreement for As Needed Motor and
Pump Repair (Bid 2019056)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the first extension and second amendment to
the agreement with Florida Armature Works, Inc., and authorize the Chairman to
execute it after the County Attorney has approved it as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
First Renewal and Amendment
Approved staffs recommendation
8.R. 22-0717 Declaration of Excess Equipment as Surplus and Reinstatement of Asset 23933
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board reactivate asset 23933, declare the items on the Excess
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List for 091322 Agenda as surplus, and authorize their disposal, and declare the listed
EDAC assets surplus and authorize Communications International to dispose of them.
Attachments: Staff Report - Surplus
Excess List for 091322
Approved staffs recommendation
8.S. 22-0718 Award of Bid 2022061 for Fire Station I 1 Remodel
8.T.
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2022061 to Intertech Construction
Corporation of America, Inc., approve the sample agreement, and authorize the
Chairman to execute the agreement after approval by the County Attorney as to form
and legal sufficiency, receipt and approval of the public construction bond, receipt and
approval of the required insurance by the Risk Manager, and the contractor's active
registration with the Building Division.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
22-0719 Second Extension and Modification to Bid 2020051 - Annual Bid to Furnish and
Deliver Polymer
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the modification to the bid price and authorize
the Purchasing Manager to extend the award, both effective October 1, 2022.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
8.U. 22-0720 Authorization to Increase Blanket Purchase Order 91587
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners authorize the increase of PO
91587 to $85,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Chairman O'Bryan brought the item forward in the interest of public disclosure; there
was no discussion.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, 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
8.V. 22-0722 Award of RFP 2022039 for Custom Address Point Editing Tool for ArcGIS
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Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board award RFP 2022039 to Digital Data Services, Inc.,
approve the agreement, and authorize the Chairman to execute it, after the County
Attorney has reviewed it as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.W. 22-0727 Final Ranking of Firms and Authorization to Negotiate for RFQ 2022064 for
Professional Surveying and Mapping Services
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Committee's final ranking and authorize
negotiations with the eight top ranked firms, in accordance with FS 287.055.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
8.X. 22-0738 Award of RFP 2022071 - Annual Maintenance of Spoonbill Marsh Constructed
Wetland System
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board award RFP 2022071 to Southern Management LLC,
approve the agreement, and authorize the Chairman to sign after the County Attorney
has approved it as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.Y. 22-0723 Request for Release of an Easement Located at 3156 62nd Court
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board, through adoption of the proposed Resolution,
approve release of the drainage and utility easement described in the proposed
Resolution.
Attachments: Staff Report
Map depicting easement proposed for release
Proposed County Resolution Releasing Easement
Approved Resolution 2022-053, releasing an easement (or portion thereof) on Lots
15 & 16, Cherry Lane Manor subdivision (Dean).
82. 22-0735 Work Order No. 3 - CivilSury Design Group, Inc. IRC Project Number 2214 -
Vero Lake Estates Master Drainage
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Attachments: Staff Report
CivilSury Design Group Inc. Work Order No. 3
Approved staffs recommendation
September 13, 2022
8.AA. 22-0736 Indian River County Courthouse Roof Replacement (IRC -1764) Release of
Retainage and Change Order No. 1
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 1 and payment of Contractor's
Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $69,021.74 for release of retainage.
Attachments: Staff Report
Change Order No. 1
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AB. 22-0741 Work Order No. 54 - Kimley and Horn and Associates, Inc. 90th Avenue & Oslo
Road Corridor Improvements (IRC -2215)
Recommended action: Staff recommends approval of Work Order No. 54 to Kimley-Horn and Associates,
Inc., authorizing the professional services as outlined in the Scope of Services and
requests the Board authorize the Chairman to execute Work Order No. 54 on their
behalf for a lump sum amount of $309,300.
Attachments: Staff Report
Kimley-Horn Work Order 54
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AC. 22-0749 Shoreline Performance Modeling, APTIM Work Order No. 2018008-04.
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve APTIM Work
Order No. 2018008-4 in the amount of $41,940.00 for shoreline performance
modeling efforts associated with the support of the County's participation in the
Sebastian Inlet District Technical Advisory Committee. In addition, staff recommends
that the BCC authorize the Chairman to execute Work Order No. 2018008-4.
Attachments: Staff Report
APTIM Work Order No. 2018008-4
Work Order No. 2018008-4 execution form
Commissioner Adams raised concerns regarding the work order from County
Consultant Aptim, noting the County had already compiled shoreline modeling
information; she also expressed the cost was too high. The Commissioner further
explained her objection with their involvement with the Sebastian Inlet Technical
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Advisory Committee (TAC), which she felt could expose the County to litigation.
She suggested presenting the item to the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory
Committee to get their input on the work order and involvement with the TAC.
Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka defended the Aptim work order, stating the
shoreline modeling information was important to better understand the County's need
for supplemental sand to maintain its beaches, some of which would be provided by
the TAC.
Chairman O'Bryan entered into discussion with Director Szpyrka regarding the
amount of sand the County had received, and any deficit.
County Administrator Jason Brown stressed the County sought to remain neutral
regarding the TAC, and only wanted to gather facts regarding coastline erosion. He
also agreed to have staff negotiate a better price from the County's consultant.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss,
to postpone/continue the Agenda item so that it may go before the Beach and
Shore Preservation Advisory Committee for review and then return to the Board
for consideration at the September 20, 2022 BCC meeting. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
8.AD. 22-0748 Approval of FY 2022/2023 and FY 2023/2024 Radiological Emergency
Preparedness Agreement (REP Grant)
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board approve the FY 2022/2023 and FY 2023/2024
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Agreement as noted above and authorize the
Chairman to execute the necessary documents.
Attachments: Staff Report
FPL Agreement FY 2022-2024
IRC Grant Form
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AE. 22-0753 Carryover of Unexpended Funds- FPL Agreement (REP Grant)
Recommended action: Staff recommends approval of the carryover of unexpended FPL funds for the period
of September 30, 2022 through March 30, 2023.
Attachments: Staff Report
Supporting Email Correspondence
Current FPL Agreement
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Approved staffs recommendation
8.AF. 22-0755 IRCDUS Standard Construction Details & Specifications Update
September 13, 2022
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the work order
to Bowman Consulting Group, LTD., to perform the revision of the Utility Standards
for the amount of $52,745.00, and authorize the Chairman to sign on their behalf
Attachments: Agenda -Bowman WO 8
Work Order No 8 Bowman Consulting Group LTD
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AG. 22-0758 Change Order to Purchase Order 92166 for Environmental Equipment Services
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners direct the Purchasing
Manager to issue a change order to Purchase Order 92166, increasing it by $14,850,
to cover the piping and wiring, and to allow the use of operating fund balance to cover
the expense
Attachments: Staff Report
EES Proposal Quote #081022CP1
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AH. 22-0762 Corrective County Deed for Right -Of -Way to Christine L. Ford for Phase II of 66th
Avenue Improvements - 7825 66th Avenue, Parcel 126
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Corrective County Deed for Mrs. Ford's
property and authorize the Chairman to execute the document on behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Memo
Corrective County Deed
Approved staffs recommendation
8.A1. 22-0763 Approval of Resolution Establishing Fair Market Rental Rates for Housing Choice
Voucher Program
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the resolution setting the Fair Market Rental
Rates for Fiscal Year 2023 and authorize the Chairman to execute the resolution on
behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution setting FY 2023 Fair Market Rent
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Approved Resolution 2022-054, approving payment standards for beginning Fiscal
Year 2023 for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
8.AJ. 22-0696 Request from Tax Collector for Tax Roll Extension
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: Memorandum - Tax Collector
Approved
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
9.A. 22-0731 Supervisor of Elections Leslie R. Swan re: Request to Roll Back Revenue Received
into the FY 2021/2022 Budget
Recommended Action: Discussion
Attachments: Memorandum from Supervisor of Elections
Invoice Spreadsheet
Supervisor of Elections Leslie R. Swan detailed the fees her office collected for
candidate and initiative petition verification which totaled $6,243.35. Ms. Swan
requested that this revenue be rolled back into the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget for
the purchase of replacement ballot -on -demand ballot printers.
Chairman O'Bryan and Ms. Swan entered into discussion regarding a controversial
ballot initiative in the City of Vero Beach. The Chairman then praised Ms. Swan and
her staff for the way they managed the County's elections.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Earman, to approve the Supervisor of Elections' request to roll back revenue
received into the FY 2021/2022 budget. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THIS HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD.
10.A.1 22-0743 Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Establishing the LP Community
Development District- LEGISLATIVE
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board open the public
hearing, take any comments and continue the public hearing until October 18,
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2022 and take no action on the Petition.
Attachments: Staff Report
Petition to Establish LP CDD
Letter requesting postponement- LP CDD
Affidavit of Publication - Liberty Park CDD
County Attorney Dylan Reingold introduced the item and informed that the
developer -applicant had requested a continuance on the public hearing until the
October 18, 2022 Commission Meeting.
Chairman O'Bryan opened the public hearing to receive comments.
Bill Rigby, West Wabasso Progressive Civic Club (WWPCC), expressed
frustration that the developers had not included his organization during the
planning of the neighborhood.
Chairman O'Bryan informed that the LP Community Development District (CDD)
was a financing mechanism only, and that the Liberty Park planned development
had been approved in 2008. He relayed the developer's planned improvements,
and also noted that CDD approval would depend on an additional "wow" factor.
He requested that the developer's representative, Andrew Kennedy, contact Mr.
Rigby's organization.
Andrew Kennedy, representative for the LP CDD and the Liberty Park planned
development, agreed to reach out to the W WPCC, and thanked staff for their
assistance.
There being no further speakers, the Chairman continued the hearing until
October 18, 2022.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to approve continuing the public hearing at the October 18, 2022
Board of County Commissioners meeting. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C.1 22-0724 Public Notice of Public Hearing for September 20, 2022, to Consider a
Resolution Adopting a Non -Ad Valorem Special Assessment Roll on Hospitals
for the Local Provider Participation Fund
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Attachments: Staff Report
Affidavit of Publicaiton - LPPF Notice of Hearing for 9.20.22
County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the notice into the record.
No Action Taken or Required
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
11.A. 22-0734 Update Regarding the Pending Sebastian Annexation
Recommended Action: Discussion
Attachments: Staff Report -Annexation
Annexation Agreement Comments
County Administrator Jason Brown provided an update to the Board regarding
communications related to the City of Sebastian's (City) 1,984 acre annexation
agreement with the Graves Brothers. Administrator Brown referred to staffs letter,
dated August 31, 2021, which provided a comprehensive summary of County staffs
concerns. He mentioned topics such as infrastructure planning and provision of utilities
services, and a list of suggested items the City should consider including in their
developer's agreement with the Graves Brothers. Administrator Brown
acknowledged that these were only suggestions, and acknowledged the City's
authority to plan their future.
Chairman O'Bryan reiterated the County's interest in ensuring the City's annexation
agreement contained all the future -planning items before moving forward. He suggested
limiting the density to two units -per -acre rather than three, and used the Liberty Park
PD as an example for scale. The Chairman also sought to clarify that the County's use
of the word "shall" was intended as recommendation for a legal document, and not
instructions for the City. He closed his comments by noting that the City had the rare
opportunity to ensure future projects such as affordable housing and an industrial park,
but cautioned that they needed to get these provisions written into the developer's
agreement before annexation.
Commissioner Adams thanked the City for their continued communication with the
County. She relayed her experience with annexations in Fellsmere, and noted that
many of the development plans would take years to realize. She stressed the
importance of putting these plans in writing so they can be honored by future decision
makers.
Sebastian City Manager Paul Carlisle confirmed his staff had always planned to put
constraints in their annexation agreement with the landowner. He stated negotiations
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were going well, and thanked the Board for their consideration and open
communication.
No Action Taken or Required
11. B. 22-0770 Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Indian River County and
Teamsters, Local Union No. 769 Effective October 1, 2022 through September 30,
2024
Recommended action: Staff respectfully recommends approval of the Agreement and requests that the Board
of County Commissioners authorize its Chairman to sign the full Agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Proposed Teamsters Contract 2022-2024
County Administrator Jason Brown provided details of the negotiations and costs
associated with the agreed-upon six percent raise for all Teamsters Local Union No.
769 employees. He continued on to provide other details of the two-year agreement,
and noted all non -Union County employees would also receive a six percent raise.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, 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
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:30 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:45
a.m. with all members present.
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. Community Development
B. Emergency Services
C. General Services
12.C.1 22-0622 Children's Services Advisory Committee Recommended Program Funding
Allocations for Fiscal Year 2022/23
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners approve the
CSAC's funding recommendations for children's programs for FY 2022/23
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Attachments: Staff ReDOrt
Recommended CSAC Funding FY23
Funding Allocation FY23
Assistant County Administrator Michael Zito introduced Leigh Ann Uribe, Human
Services Director, who was the newly appointed Program Coordinator for
Children's Services. Mr. Zito described the review process the Children's
Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) and the CSAC's Grant Review
Subcommittee utilized to determine award amounts, and requested approval of
the CSAC's funding recommendations for the full FY 2022/23 budget of
$2,443,606.
Under discussion, Commissioner Flescher brought forward the Young Journalist
program, one of the approved funding recipients, and raised concerns that the
program's content was politicized and inappropriate. The Commissioner
proposed creating a workshop, to be held before the Board, where all the
recommended CSAC organizations would present information regarding their
curriculum. Vice Chairman Earman agreed with Commissioner Flescher
regarding content, and suggested returning the program to CSAC to re -vet it for
controversial content.
Discussion ensued among the Commissioners and staff with Commissioner Moss,
who agreed with the suggestion for a CSAC workshop, but questioned the nature
of the controversy. Commissioner Flescher mentioned global warming and social
situations that he and some constituents felt were inappropriate for a
school -administered elective.
Commissioner Adams received confirmation that the CSAC already had several
mechanisms in place to vet programs including a Grant Review Subcommittee,
personal interviews, required measurable outcomes, and a final review and vote
for funding. She was disinclined to withhold funding for all recipients based on
content concerns, and suggested the Board could add content approval moving
forward. Chairman O'Bryan also supported the existing Grant Review
Subcommittee's workshop for vetting, and favorably described the students'
work.
The Chairman opened the item for public comment.
Jim Sullivan, Sebastian, took issue with the program administrator's personal
ideology, and requested that the Board decline funding for the Young Journalist
program.
Scott Bass, Deputy Superintendent, School District of Indian River County,
recalled direction given to keep topics neutral and promised to monitor the
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content. He also defended the reading and public speaking skills the students
gained from the program.
Bob McPartlan, Sebastian City Council, discussed his involvement in CSAC and
the politicization of some content. He thanked the Board for their support, and
urged Commissioners to visit the programs personally.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman
O'Bryan, to approve staffs recommendation. 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
D. Human Resources
12.D.1 22-0728 Employee Benefits Consultant/Broker/Actuary Services - Approval of Service
Agreement with Lockton Companies LLC Effective October 1, 2022
(RFP2022043)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends and respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners
award RFP 2022043 to Lockton Companies, LLC, approve the Services
Agreement with Lockton Companies LLC effective October 1, 2022 through
September 30, 2027, and authorize the chair to execute the agreement upon
review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Svcs Agreement & Compensation Disclosure
Human Resources Director Suzanne Boyll described the solicitation for
competitive proposals for healthcare consulting/broker/actuary services. She
reported that the Selection Review Committee unanimously recommended
continuing business with Lockton Companies, LLC for those services.
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
12.D.2 22-0729 Approval of Optum Agreement for the County's Stop Loss Policy
Recommended action. Staff recommends and respectfully requests that the Board approve the
recommendation to select Optum as our stop loss carrier for the 2022/2023 plan
year and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement after review and
approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Optum Stop Loss Application
Human Resources Director Suzanne Boyll presented the recommendation, as
advised by Lockton, to change the County's Stop Loss policy insurer from
Florida Blue Highmark to Optum in order to realize premium savings while
maintaining the same level of coverage.
Vice Chairman Earman was pleasantly surprised by the savings realized from
changing providers.
Susan Cugno, Lockton Companies, confirmed for Chairman O'Bryan that Optum
had an A- or better rating.
Ms. Boyll also complimented Lockton's Complex Claims Specialty Practice for
uncovering a $250,000 mispaid claim which was returned to the County's plan.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, 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
E. Information Technology
F. Office of Management and Budget
12.F.1. 22-0699 Delete Item 12.F.1 -- 21 l's Request to be Categorized as a Quasi -Nonprofit
Agency
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners continue funding 211
as a Nonprofit Agency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Outside Agency Funding Policy
Email from 211 Board Member
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G. Public Works
H. Utilities Services
12.1-1.1 22-0761 Water Quality Study and Potable Water Treatment Facility Evaluation
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize Work
Order Number 9 to Tetra Tech, Inc., to complete the study for the amount of
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$84,002.00, and authorize the Chairman to sign on their behalf
Attachments: Staff Report
Work Order No. 9 Tetra Tech, Inc.
Director of Utility Services, Sean Lieske, referred to staffs memo dated August
31, 2022, as he detailed the context and rationale for the water quality survey.
He explained that in light of continued customer complaints related to the
deterioration of their residential pipes, staff was seeking a second opinion from
Tetra Tech, Inc. regarding the County's water quality and how it may affect
customers' plumbing systems.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, 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. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
13.A. 22-0698 Commercial PACE Program - 5380 US Highway 1 - Florida Green Finance
Authority
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board approve the resolution and
the Florida Green Finance Authority Interlocal Agreement and authorize the chair to
execute these documents and any other documents necessary to effectuate the
transaction.
Attachments: Staff Report
Project Specific (C -PACE) Resolution- Certus
County Attorney Dylan Reingold presented the Resolution and Interlocal agreement
for the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C -PACE) program for the
subject property at 5380 US Highway 1, which would be financed using the Florida
Green Finance Authority. Attorney Reingold noted that the agreement contained the
language changes the Board had requested at the August 16, 2022 BCC meeting.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to
approve staffs recommendation and Resolution 2022-055, permitting the
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy ("C -PACE") Program within the
County for specific property referenced by 5380 US Highway 1, Certus at Vero
Beach; approving an agreement with the Florida Green Finance Authority;
authorizing the chair to execute said agreement; and providing for, scrivener's
errors, conflicts, severability, and an effective date. 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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14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
14.A.1 22-0751 Canvassing Board Member and Alternate
Recommended Action: Discussion
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum
Chairman O'Bryan recommended Vice Chairman Earman to assume the role of
Canvassing Board Member in light of the Chairman's term expiration prior to
upcoming Canvassing Board activities. Chairman O'Bryan also recommended
Commissioner Adams be appointed as the alternate member.
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to appoint Vice Chairman Earman to be the Canvassing Board
Member, and Commissioner Adams to be the alternate member, effective
immediately. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
B. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman
C. Commissioner Susan Adams
D. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
E. Commissioner Laura Moss
14.E.1 22-0752 Expression of Gratitude to IRC Fire Rescue and Vero Beach Police Department
by Commissioner Laura Moss
[Clerk's note: This Item was moved to be heard following Item S.D.]
Commissioner Laura Moss thanked Vero Beach Police Chief David Currey,
Officer David Farquharson, Sergeant Bill Offutt, and Officer Richard Chimenti of
the Vero Beach Police Department, along with the Indian River County Fire
Department, for their assistance after she was involved in an accident. Indian
River County Fire Chief David Johnson and Police Chief Currey praised their
staffs hard work and contributions to the community.
No Action Taken or Required
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
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A. Emergency Services District
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened as the Board of Commissioners
of the Solid Waste Disposal District. The minutes will be approved at an
upcoming Solid Waste Disposal District meeting.
15.8.1 22-0737 Award of Bid 2022074 for Transportation of Recyclables to St. Lucie County
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board award bid 2022074 to Bulk Express Transport,
Inc., approve the sample agreement, and authorize the Chairman to execute the
agreement after approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency,
and receipt and approval of the required insurance by the Risk Manager.
Attachments: Staff Report
Agreement
Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) Director Himanshu Mehta advised the
Board that Republic Services (RS) had notified the County that they would no
longer be able to transport the County's recyclables to St. Lucie County for
processing. Director Mehta presented the Board with an agreement from Bulk
Transport to assume the job of hauling materials. He advised that though the
costs were higher than with RS, staff felt it worthwhile to maintain the County's
recycling program.
In response to comment from Chairman O'Bryan, Director Mehta confirmed that
the County had just been notified that St. Lucie County was no longer accepting
recyclable material for processing. He added that his department still sought
approval of the agreement with Bulk Transport which would be implemented only
if processing resumed in St. Lucie.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, 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
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:57 a.m.
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