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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, October 4, 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
Terri Collins -Lister, Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 4, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLLCALL
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
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
ADD: Item I I .A. Update Regarding Hurricane Ian
ADD: Item 13.C. Town of Indian River Shores v. City of Vero Beach Federal
Litigation Update
DELETED: Item 14.13.1. Discussion on Changes to Beach Renourishment Project
Easement
MOVED: Item 15.A.1. to follow Item 8 Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, 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. 22-0776 Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2022
Recommended action: Recommend Read and Present
Attachments: Proclamation
A Proclamation in recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2022 was presented to
members of the Fire Prevention Department with Vice Chairman Earman
recognizing those present: Director of Emergency Services Dave Johnson, Fire
Prevention Bureau Chief Richard Marini, and the following Fire Inspectors: Bob
Burns,Vanessa Brooks, Jennifer MacKinnon, and Alex Norat. Chief Marini stressed the
importance of having a working smoke detector in all homes, as well as an escape plan
in case of a fire. He announced Fire Prevention's partnership with the American Red
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Cross to install smoke detectors in homes that need smoke detectors within the
community.
Presented by Vice Chairman Earman
5. B. 22-0807 Proclamation Recognizing the Week of October 2-8, 2022 as National 4-H Week
Recommended action: Recommend Read and Present
Attachments: Proclamation
Indian River County 4-H Extension Agent Kaitlyn McCarty thanked the Board for
their support of the 4-H Programs and introduced 4-H Member and President of the
HorseMasters Lindsey Dillahay who spoke on what 4-H has taught her.
Presented by Commissioner Adams
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
7.A. 22-0811 Appointment of Michelle Morris to the Children's Services Advisory Committee
Representing District 2
Recommended Action: Informational
Attachments: Commissioner's Memo
Morris App and Resume
No Action Taken or Required
7. B. 22-0832 The Inaugural Peter D. O'Bryan Open Disc Golf Championship at Kiwanis-Hobart
Park on October 15, 2022
Attachments: Disc Golf FlverRev
Assistant County Administrator Michael Zito encouraged everyone to come out and
participate in the Inaugural Peter D. O'Bryan Open Disc Golf Championship.
Chairman O'Bryan thanked Mr. Zito and Recreation Director Beth Powell for the
honor of naming the event after him and stated that he always supported the
Recreation Department for all the things they do for the community.
No Action Taken or Required
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Adams,
to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Item 8.G. for discussion. The
motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
B.A. 22-0788 Checks and Electronic Payments September 2, 2022 to September 8, 2022
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period September 2, 2022 to September 8, 2022
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8. B. 22-0809 Checks and Electronic Payments September 9, 2022 to September 15, 2022
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of September 9, 2022 to September 15, 2022
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.C. 22-0780 Approval of Professional Surveying and Mapping Services Agreements (RFQ
2022064)
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board approve the sample agreement and rate schedules, and
authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement after review and approval by the
County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Rates
Approved staffs recommendation
8.D. 22-0815 Third Party Claims Administration Agreement with Johns Eastern Co.Funding
Allocation for Fiscal Year 2022/23
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board authorize the Chair to execute the extension agreement
after review and approval by the County Attorney's Office with an annual renewal
cost of $238,811, and a three (3) percent annual increase for the following fiscal
year.
Attachments: Staff Report - JEC Renewal Extension
JEC TPA Extension and Renewal
Approved staffs recommendation
8. E. 22-0812 Approval of Renewal of the 800 MHz Communications System Infrastructure
Maintenance Contract with Communications International, Inc.
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Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the renewal of the 800 MHz Communications
System Master Service Agreement with Communications International, Inc.
Attachments: Staff Report
Master Service Aomt (Contract # CI -110-950)
Third Renewal of Master Service Aamt
Maintenance Cost Summary for 2022-2023
CPI Calculation Letter
Instructions for the Consumer Price Index, Southern Urban
Approved staffs recommendation
8.F. 22-0821 Approval of Renewal for a Class "A" Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity for Indian River County Department of Emergency Services
Recommended action: Staff respectfully recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve
renewal of the Class "A" Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the
Indian River County Department of Emergency Services, to be effective for a
period of two (2) years from October 15, 2022 to October 15, 2024.
Attachments: Staff Report
COPCN Renewal Application IRCES
Approved staffs recommendation
8.G. 22-0829 Release of Right of Entry and Reservation of Mineral Rights
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Board approve the Release of
Right of Entry and Reservation of Mineral Rights and authorize the Chair to
execute the Release after final review and approval by the County Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
Release of Mineral Rights (Ocean Spray) 9-27-22
Original County Deed 9-27-22
Assistant County Attorney Susan Prado, in response to an inquiry from
Commissioner Moss clarified that Section 270.11 of the Florida Statutes gave the
County an automatic retention of rights upon sale of a property the right,
reservation, title, or interest to any phosphate, metal, mineral, and petroleum
interest. She continued, the current owner of the property Ocean Spray
Cranberries, Inc. made a request to the County for the Release of Right of Entry
and Reservation of Mineral Rights for the transmission line along 74th Avenue and
it was determined there was no need to withhold the release of these rights on the
30 foot strip of land.
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Adams, to
approve stairs recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
8.H. 22-0831 Resolutions Cancelling Taxes
Recommended Action: Authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the
Resolutions to cancel certain taxes upon the properties purchased by Indian River
County for a public purpose, and the Clerk to send a certified copy of the
Resolutions to the Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser so that any delinquent
or current taxes can be cancelled.
Attachments: Staff Memo
Resolution Cancelling Taxes - BrowardVero Storage LLC SP
Resolution Cancelling Taxes - Hampton Park PD Meritage Homes
Approved staffs recommendation and Resolutions 2022-068 (Vero Storage) and
2022-069 (Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc.), cancelling certain taxes upon publicly
owned lands, pursuant to Section 196.28, Florida Statutes.
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C.1. 22-0817 Notice of Scheduled Public Hearing for October 11, 2022: Glendale Baptist
Church/School Modified Conceptual Site Plan and Special Exception Use
Recommended Action: The referenced public notice item is provided for the Board's information. No
action is needed at this time.
Attachments: Staff Repo
County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the notice into record.
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
11.A. 22-0840 Addition I I.A. - Update Regarding Hurricane Ian
Attachments: Staff Report Hurricane Ian
County Administrator Jason Brown provided an update on Hurricane Ian and he
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thanked all those who responded and helped prepare for this event. He mentioned
the issues with the drainage, power loss, and in a PowerPoint Presentation, he
displayed the extent of the beach and dune erosion within the County. He
mentioned there was a fairly significant amount of debris from the storm, but
significantly less than prior events and that staff was not recommending an
additional debris pickup. He stated the County issued an emergency purchase
order to bring in two claw trucks in addition to the Public Work's trucks to assist in
picking up debris from the public rights-of-way. Although the County had been
declared eligible for emergency measures by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA), the County was not declared eligible for debris clearing.
Commissioner Flescher turned to County Administrator Brown proposing to waive
the tipping fees for vegetative waste by commercial vehicles at the landfill for one
month.
Managing Director of the Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) Himanshu Mehta
agreed on waiving the tipping fees for vegetative waste and stated the County
opened areas adjacent to the containers for the vegetative waste at each of the
Convenience Centers, but emphasized the larger amounts of vegetative waste
should be brought to the landfill. He stated in order to move the vehicles in and
out of the landfill, SWDD had come up with the average ton of a smaller vehicle
bypassing them at the scale house and counted the number of vehicles coming into
the landfill to quantify the amount of vegetative waste in order to pay the
contractor.
Chairman O'Bryan was in support of waiving the fees for two weeks, with
Commissioner Flescher in agreement, starting October 5, 2022 and ending on
October 19, 2022.
It was the consensus by the Board not to activate the emergency debris pickup and
to get the word out through the County's website and social media that there would
be no bulk debris pickup and a reminder of the four cubic yards size -limit of
vegetative waste for Waste Management customers.
Chairman O'Bryan commended Public Works, Road and Bridge Division, Republic
Waste Services, and Waste Management Services for their response after the storm.
He expressed his concern for the number of power outages from a small scale storm
and wanted to know what Florida Power & Light planned to do to prevent this from
happening in the future.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to
approve waiving landfill tip fees for debris, effective on October 5, 2022 and ending
on October 19, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. Community Development
B. Emergency Services
C. General Services
D. Human Resources
E. Information Technology
E. Office of Management and Budget
G. Public Works
12.6.1. 22-0826 FDOT Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Agreement FM No. 431759-2-54-01
and Resolution Authorizing the Chairman's Signature for the Construction of
Intersection Improvements at SR -60 and 43rd Avenue, IRC -0853
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve Supplemental
Agreement No. 3 to the CIGP Agreement FM No. 431759-2-54-01 and
Resolution and authorize the chairman to execute the same.
Attachments: Staff Report
Authorizing Resolution
Supplemental Agreement No. 3
Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka provided an update on the construction
of intersection improvements at State Road (SR) 60 and 43rd Avenue. He
stated during construction, it was discovered a drainage trunk line located under
eastbound SR60 was found to have leaks. He added the Supplemental
Agreement No. 3 provided compensation to the contractor for the repair work
from the Florida Department of Transportation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to
approve staffs recommendation and Resolution 2022-070, authorizing the
Chairman's execution of Supplemental Agreement No.3 to the County Incentive
Grant Program (CIGP) Agreement FM Number 431759-2-54-01 with the Florida
Department of Transportation for Construction and Construction Engineering
Inspection Services for intersection improvements at State Road 60 and 43rd
Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
H. Utilities Services
12.H.1. 22-0827 Utility Accounts Receivable Bad Debt Follow -Up and Potential Foreclosure
Activity
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: • Authorize staff
to classify as bad debt expense the $632,604.80 in penalties and interest that
was waived; • Authorize the Director of Management and Budget to process a
budget amendment from the Utilities operating fund balance (cash) to cover the
$632,604.80 expense; • Authorize staff to work with the County Attorney's
office to process any potential foreclosures; and, • Authorize staff to seek
outside counsel, if needed, in assisting with these foreclosures
Attachments: Staff Report
Notice of Future Potential Connection Charges
Director of Utility Services Sean Lieske recognized the Utility workers who
worked during the storm to keep both the water and wastewater flowing. He
explained there were 90 lift stations that were down due to the power outages
and the Utility crews used portable generators to pump them out.
Utility Finance Manager Cindy Corrente utilized a PowerPoint Presentation to
follow-up on the Accounts Receivable Bad Debt and potential foreclosure
activity. She stated with the modifications to County Code Section 201.2, staff
was given authorization to waive some, or all, penalties and interest on certain
past -due utility accounts and to make arrangements for settlement of said
accounts. She displayed a summary of bad debts listing the numbers of
settlements, total collected, the total penalties, and interest waived for the water
and sewer, impact fee loans, and assessments.
Ms. Corrente brought up the accounts falling into the unenforceable lien
category explaining liens over 20 years old were no longer legally enforceable;
however, she stated a "notice of potential future connection charges" will be
filed in the County Clerk's records. She continued, before any service could be
activated for those properties, any connection charges in effect at the time of
connection including any impact fees would need to be paid.
Chairman O'Bryan sought and received confirmation from County Attorney
Dylan Reingold that the notice of future connection charges would show up in
the title search so the buyer would be aware of the additional costs.
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Ms. Corrente advised the Board that 67 certified letters were sent out to notify
property owners with past due accounts of potential foreclosure, giving the
owners 60 days to arrive at a settlement agreement noting there had been six
settlements to date. She stated that staff would work with either the County
Attorney's Office or outside counsel on the accounts with enforceable liens over
24 months to pursue foreclosure, noting there was still ample opportunities for
the individuals to settle on their past due accounts. The Board agreed it was not
the County's intention to foreclose on an individual's home, but to work with
the customer to settle.
Ms. Corrente provided a summary of bad debt for fiscal year ending September
30, 2022 in the amount of $632,604.80, action requested from staff, and
preventative measures going forward. Chairman O'Bryan and Vice Chairman
Earman sought and received information from Ms. Corrente on the reason why
the foreclosure notices for the water and sewer accounts were not 12 months
instead of 24 months in arrears and not 24 months instead of 48 months in
arrears for loan or assessment accounts.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Adams, 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 a recess at 10:29 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:40
a.m., with all members present.
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
13.A. 22-0808 Website Publication of Legal Notices
Recommended action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Indian River County Board of
County Commissioners provide direction on the use of the County website for
publication of notices for the County and other jurisdictions.
Attachments: Staff Report
County Attorney Dylan Reingold referred to his memorandum dated September 16,
2022, stating the Florida Legislature enacted House Bill 7049 in regard to the
posting of notices for public hearings, the changes made to the legal notices and
official advertisements provisions of the Florida Statutes that would go into effect
on January 1, 2023. He outlined the key points of the new statutory requirements
that impact Indian River County, stating certain notices previous required to be
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posted in the newspaper could be noticed on the County's website, and other
government entities could use the County's website as their notification forum if the
cost of printing on the website was less than the cost of publishing it in the
newspaper. He opined the County could charge other governmental entities to
utilize the County's website for their notifications. He pointed out a county with a
population of fewer than 160,000 may use a publicly accessible website to publish
legally required advertisements and public notices only if it is determined that the
residents have sufficient access to the internet by broadband service. He sought
guidance from the Board on the use of the County's website for publication of
notices for the County and other jurisdictions.
Commissioner Adams sought and received information from County Attorney
Reingold on publishing notices on the County's website and allowing other
jurisdictions use of the County's website for public notices. She was in favor of
publishing notifications on the County's website, noting that it would save the
County some money and advised there should be a policy in place to establish
appropriate deadlines for submission. A discussion followed on the potential cost
savings, fees, setting up the County's website for the publication of legal notices,
schedule for submitting the notice, and moving forward with only publishing
County notices at first.
The Town of Indian River Shores Councilmember Bob Auwaerter spoke of the cost
savings and better transparency by publishing notices on the County's website and
the cost of a newspaper subscription.
It was the consensus of the Board to direct the County Attorney's Office to research
the cost savings, potential fees, and how to set-up the County's website for the
publication of legal notices, and to bring back the information at a future meeting.
13. B. 22-0828 Donation of County Property to the Florida Department of Transportation to be
Used as Right -of -Way for the Oslo Road/I-95 Interchange Project
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Donation of Property to the Florida
Department of Transportation Form for each of the six parcels, approve the six
Resolutions for the parcels and approve the six County Quit Claim Deeds for the
parcels and authorize the Chairman to execute the documents on behalf of the
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Attachments: Staff Report
Color Map Depicting FDOT ROW Parcel - Oslo 195 Interchange
Donation Form Deeds and Resos - FDOT Oslo 195 Interchange
Deputy County Attorney Bill Debraal stated the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) was in the process of acquiring the property needed for the
Oslo Road/1-95 Interchange Project (project). He stated that construction is
scheduled to begin in the Summer, 2023. The County has been assisting the FDOT
by attending informational meetings and providing input on the redesign of County
owned and maintained roads. He stated as a result of the construction of the
oroiect. certain easements and rights-of-wav would be impacted. He reviewed
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the six County -owned properties to be conveyed to the FDOT without
consideration for transportation purposes and reiterated there was no expenditure of
County funds associated with this matter.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to
approve staffs recommendation and Resolutions 2022-071 (Parcel 100, North of Oslo
Road and East of Interchange); 2022-072 (Parcel 114, Oslo Road, 74th Avenue to 86th
Avenue); 2022-073 (Parcel 116, Oslo Road and 82nd Avenue); 2022-074 (Parcel 802,
90th Avenue and Oslo Road access easements); 2022-075 (Parcel 809, Oslo Road and
74th Avenue drainage easements); and 2022-076 (Parcel 813, South side of Oslo Road
between 82nd and 74th Avenue) for donation of property for the Oslo Road/1 -95
Interchange Project. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
13.C. 22-0838 Addition 13.C. -- Town of Indian River Shores v. City of Vero Beach Federal
Litigation Update
Attachments: Staff Report
County Attorney Dylan Reingold provided an update to the Board on Town of
Indian River Shores (Town) v. City of Vero Beach (City) Federal Litigation. He
stated that on August 23, 2022, the Federal Court determined Indian River County
(County) did not need to be a party in this suit, which was the County's position
from the beginning. However, he stated on September 20, 2022, Counsel for the
City reached out for depositions from County Administrator Jason Brown, Utility
Director Sean Lieske, Public Works Director Rich Szpyrka, and Chairman O'Bryan.
He told of the dates for the depositions and expressed his objection and concern on
the deposition of an elected official, but was working to set a date for Chairman
O'Bryan's deposition. He made the Board aware of a subpoena by the City for
documents and communications between the County and the Town noting his
objection to the City's request as being over broad and unduly burdensome without
a time period provided.
Chairman O'Bryan sought and received further clarification from County Attorney
Reingold on the federal courts ruling in regard to the litigation between the Town
and the City.
No Action Taken or Required
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
14.A.1. 22-0833 Off Leash Dog Park
Recommended Action: Discussion
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Attachments, Staff Report
Chairman O'Bryan proposed the idea of converting either Sea Turtle Trail or
Seagrape Trail beach parks to be an off -leash dog park for the community.
Commissioner Adams stated she had been contacted by a constituent about the
desire to work on an initiative for a dog friendly off -leash beach park. She
stated there was definitely a need and want from her constituents for a dog
friendly beach park and supported moving forward.
Commissioner Moss stated she had reached out to the Town of Indian River
Shores (Town) and pointed out the Town's Resolution on the rules regarding
dogs on the beach, noting the limited hours. She felt the Board needed to be
careful in terms of the environment.
Chairman O'Bryan appreciated the comments and presented some ideas on the
dog friendly beach park including the hours and working with the Town on how
to regulate keeping the dogs contained only to the County part of the beach.
He requested the Board's support to direct staff to look into the matter and to
coordinate with the Town to get their input.
Commissioner Flescher supported staff looking into the matter further and
expressed his concern for those individuals intimidated by big dogs and
irresponsible dog owners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to
direct staff to 1) further look into a dog friendly off -leashed dog park; 2)
coordinate with the Town of Indian River Shores; and 3) bring the information
back to the Board at a future meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 4- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, and
Commissioner Flescher
Nay: 1 - Commissioner Moss
B. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman
143.1. 22-0823 Proposal for Revised Beach Renourishment Project Easement
Recommended Action: Discuss
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum
Draft Easement
This item was deleted from the agenda.
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Deleted
C. Commissioner Susan Adams
14.C.1. 22-0824 Oslo Cemetery Rules and Regulations for Burial
Recommended Action: Request discussion and support
Attachments: Commissioner's Memo
Commissioner Adams recalled several years ago, the County re -acquired the
Oslo Cemetery from private ownership, however, no rules and regulations were
finalized. She stated at that time the County was open to the concept of
allowing direct descendants to be buried within the cemetery, adding there has
been some interest from the community on burial plots. She requested approval
from the Board to work with the Attorney's Office on a fee schedule, rules, and
regulations stating there were some rules for the Winter Beach Cemetery that
could transfer to the Oslo Cemetery. She also informed the Board there was a
list and map of the descendants buried in the cemetery. She mentioned Mr.
Meadows was in attendance and was one of the pioneer families interested in a
burial plot.
Mr. Ron Meadows asked the Board for their consideration in proceeding with
the rules and regulations for the cemetery as he was looking to settle his affairs
and wanted to be buried in the Oslo Cemetery with his family.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to direct Commissioner Adams to work with County Attorney Dylan
Reingold on a fee schedule, rules, and regulations for burials of Pioneer family
members at the Oslo Cemetery and bring back the information to a future
meeting for the Board's consideration. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
D. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
E. Commissioner Laura Moss
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
A. Emergency Services District
(Clerk's Note: This item was heard following Item 8., but is placed here for
continuity.)
The Board of County Commissioners reconvened as the Board of Commissioners
of the Emergency Services District. The minutes will be approved at an upcoming
Emergency Services District meeting.
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15.A.1. 22-0820 Approval of Public Medical Transportation Letter of Agreement between Indian
River County Emergency Services District and the Agency for Health Care
Administrations (Year Four)
Recommended action: Staff recommends the approval and execution of the Letter of Agreement
between Indian River County Emergency Services District and the Agency for
Health Care Administration.
Attachments: Staff Report
PEMT LOA 2022-2023
FY 2022-23 PEMT Allotments (Year 4)
Chairman O'Bryan received confirmation from Director of Emergency Services
David Johnson that the Agency for Health Care Administration (ARCA) had
changed their process to receive Public Emergency Medical Transportation
(PEMT) payments and now required an upfront payment in the amount of
$335,068.78 from the County in order to receive the PEMT. Chief Johnson
stated the anticipated funds that were provided to AHCA would be returned to
the County, as well as the annual PEMT funds estimated to be $503,651.56 for
a total amount of $838,720.34.
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
The Board of Commissioners adjourned the Emergency Services District meeting
and reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners, resuming the meeting with
Item IO.C. Public Items.
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. 22-0825 First Amendment and Renewal to the Biosolids Agreement between the Solid
Waste Disposal District and the City of Vero Beach
Recommended Action: Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve the First
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Amendment and Renewal Biosolids Agreement with the City of Vero Beach
and authorize the Chairman to execute the same, as presented
Attachments: Staff Report
First Amendment and Renewal Biosolids Agreement with the City of
Vero Beach
There was no discussion regarding this item.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Adams, 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 11:46 a.m.
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