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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 8, 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
Shauna James, Clerk to the Board
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 8, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. 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
2.11. INVOCATION
Sheriff Eric Flowers, IRC Sheriff s Office
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jason Brown, County Administrator
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
Table: Item I I.B.
Add: Item I I .C. Update on Hurricane Nicole
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Earman, to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 4- Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Flescher, and
Commissioner Moss
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
5.A. 22-0900 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing November 11th, 2022, as Veterans Day
Recommended action: Read and Present
attachments: Proclamation
Veterans Council Executive Director Cynthia Ryan was joined by Director Tracey
Zudans and staff to accept the proclamation. Ms. Ryan thanked the Board for the
recognition and stated that the Veterans Day event had been canceled due to the
impending storm, Hurricane Nicole, and asked everyone to take a moment on
Veterans Day to remember our veterans.
Chairman Peter O'Bryan confirmed the County was participating in Operation Green
Light and encouraged everyone to join in support by displaying a green light for our
veterans and their families.
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Read and presented by Commissioner Joe Flescher
5.B. 22-0959 Presentation of the Peter D. O'Bryan ABOVE & BEYOND Awards
Recommended Action: Presentation
November 8, 2022
Chairman Peter O'Bryan presented the Above & Beyond Awards to members of
staff. Honorable Mention went to County Attorney Dylan Reingold for his imaginative
apparel on College Game Day, representing George Washington University.
Honorable Mention also went to Public Works Director Rich Szpyrka for the
purchase and operation of the confetti cannon. The first -place award went to Solid
Waste Disposal District Managing Director Himanshu Mehta for his Above &
Beyond face paint representing the Florida Gators. Each recipient of the award
received the coveted Key Lime Pie and a gold medal.
No Action Taken or Required
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
[Clerks Note: Item 15.A.1. and 15.A.2. was heard before Item 7.A.]
7.A. 22-0936 Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings Will Start at 6:00 PM Effective December
8, 2022
Recommended action: The referenced item is provided for the Board's information. No action is needed at
this time.
Attachments: Staff Report
No Action Taken or Required
7.B. 22-0938 4th Quarter FY 2021/2022 Budget Report
Recommended Action: No Action Required
Attachments: Staff Report
4th Quarter Budget Report
No Action Taken or Required
7.C. 22-0947 Landfill Closure and Collection Service Changes for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Recommended action: No action required - for informational purposes only
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Attachments: Staff Report
No Action Taken or Required
7.D. 22-0948 Residential Paper Shredding Event on November 19, 2022
Recommended Action: Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that the Board approve the Fall
Residential Paper Shredding Event to be held on November 19, 2022
Attachments: Staff Report
Contract MOU with Waste Manaaement
Recycling Education Coordinator Sue Flak stated the Southeast Secure Shredding
event would be held November 19, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Residents
could bring up to three (3) boxes weighing up to 35 lbs. each to be securely shredded
on-site.
No Action Taken or Required
7.E. 22-0953 2022 - Fall and Winter Holiday Schedules for the Indian River County Library
System, Aquatic Centers, Sandridge, Golf Course, Indian River County Public
Shooting Range, Recreation Aquatic Centers, iG Recreation Center and County
Parks
Recommended action: Staff recommends observance of the Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and
New Year's holidays by the Library System, Sandridge Golf Clubhouse, Shooting
Range, the Aquatic Centers, and iG Recreation Center's operations, as stated above.
With the Boards acceptance and approval, these holiday hours will be observed and
posted at their respective county facilities sites, as well as the Indian River County's
website. www.ircgov.com - Leisure
Attachments: Staff Report
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman Peter O'Bryan referred to staffs memo dated November 1, 2022, outlining
the collection service changes for the Thanksgiving Holiday, and the full fall and winter
holidays for the Indian River County Libraries, Aquatic and iG Centers, Sandridge
Golf Course, Indian River County Shooting Range, and all County parks.
No Action Taken or Required
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan,
to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Items 8.A. and 8.6. for
discussion. 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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8.A. 22-0932 Request for Release of an Easement Located at 4250 79th Street
8.B.
8.0
November 8, 2022
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board, through adoption of the attached resolution, approve
release of the drainage and utility easement described in the proposed Resolution.
Attachments: Staff Report
Map(s) depicting easement proposed for release
Proposed County Resolution releasing easement
Chief Code Enforcement Planner Rebecca Guerra informed the Board there was an
error on Resolution 2022-085 which stated the canceling of taxes for a drainage and
utility easement. The Resolution was corrected to state the canceling of taxes to be
for the drainage easement only.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation and Resolution 2022-085 Releasing
an easement (or portion thereof) on Lot 4, Heritage Trace at Hobart Subdivision.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
22-0937 GRBK GHO Lucaya Pointe, LLC's Request for Final Plat Approval for a
Subdivision to be known as Lucaya Pointe Phase 2 [SD -19-05-03 /
2005120072-91468]
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat approval
for Lucaya Pointe Phase 2.
Attachments: Staff Report
Location Map
Final Plat Layout
Thomas Sullivan, County resident, sought and received information as to whether the
development had any recreational space. Chief of Current Development Ryan
Sweeney stated every residential development required 7.75% of recreational open
space that would be available for the use of the subdivision residents and not for
public use.
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
22-0939 Final Ranking of Firms and Authorization to Negotiate for RFQ 2022072 for CEI
Services for 66th Avenue (69th Street to CR -510), IRC -1505B
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Committee's final ranking and authorize
negotiations with the top ranked firm, and subsequently ranked firms, if necessary, in
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accordance with FS 287.055.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
8.D. 22-0955 Release of Lien and Certificate of Building Official on Lot 3, Block 5 Spruce Park
Subdivision
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board approve the attached Release of Lien and Certificate of
Building Official and authorize the Chairman to execute the Release on behalf of the
Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Release of Lien and Certificate of Building Official
Approved staffs recommendation
8.E. 22-0956 Amendment No. 1 to RFQ No. 2019040 (IRC -0853), Consor Engineers, LLC, CEI
Services for 43rd Avenue from 18th Street to 26th Street, FDOT FM No.
431759-2-54
Recommended action: Staff recommends approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Consor
Engineers, LLC, and requests the Board authorize the Chairman to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement on their behalf for a lump sum amount of
$286,554.32. The new total agreement price will be $2,739,314.99.
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment No. 1 with Consor Engineers. LLC
Approved staffs recommendation
8.F. 22-0957 Final Pay to TLC Diversified, Inc for Bid #2019068, Roseland Elevated Storage
Tank and Pump Station
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the final pay and
release of retainage to TLC Diversified, Inc., for a total of $83,175.11
Attachments: Staff Report
Final Pay Application #15F
Approved staffs recommendation
8.G. 22-0922 Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Roof Replacement Bid #2022041
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners award Bid #2022041;
give permission to the Budget Director to roll forward the $321,720 remaining in
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 into FY 2022/2023; 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 required insurance by the Risk Manager, and
the contractor's active registration with the Building Division
Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.H. 22-0961 Central Wastewater Treatment Facility Generator Replacement Engineering
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Work Order
#56 with Kimley-Horn and Associates (KHA), and authorize the Chairman to sign
the contract with KHA, in the amount of $158,696.00, for professional technical
services associated with the generator replacement/consolidation project
Attachments: Staff Report
KHA Scope - Gifford Generator
Approved staffs recommendation
8.1. 22-0949 Resolution Cancelling Taxes on Property Purchased by the City of Fellsmere for
Public Purpose
Recommended action: Authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the
Resolution to cancel certain taxes upon the property purchased by the City of
Fellsmere for a public purpose, and the Clerk to send a certified copy of the
Resolution to the Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser so that any delinquent or
current taxes can be cancelled.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution Cancelling Taxes Fellsmere
Approved Resolution 2022-086, 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
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10.8.1. 22-0946 Request to Speak from Bill Rigby re: Community Development Districts
Recommended Action: No action required
Attachments: Public Discussion Reauest B. Rigby
Vice President of the West Wabasso Progressive Civic Club Bill Rigby revisited his
talking points from the Board of County Commissioners meeting on October 18,
2022. He again expressed frustration the developers were not doing enough to
improve the Wabasso neighborhood.
Chairman Peter O'Bryan restated when Liberty Park was approved in 2008, it
was approved as a traditional neighborhood and the Community Development
District (CDD) does not change the development that was approved. It is only a
financing mechanism for development.
Mr. Rigby continued his discussion after County Attorney Dylan Reingold stated
Public Discussion Items were an opportunity to speak about CDDs and not
designed to be a deposition of questions. He stated his concern and that would it
not be appropriate for a rezoning approval or any other Public Hearing process
approval.
Chairman O'Bryan stated if Mr. Rigby felt there were any errors in the
application, to put those in writing and deliver them to the County Attorney's
office. Attorney Reingold confirmed to Chairman O'Bryan that a Notice of
Public Hearing was held, consistent with traditional Florida Law on due process
and notice rights. He also stated when the public speaks at a public hearing as
Mr. Rigby did, it essentially waived his due process and notice requirements.
No Action Taken or Required
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C.1. 22-0899 Notice of Scheduled Public Hearing for November 15, 2022 Board Meeting
Recommended Action: NO Action Needed
Attachments: Staff Report
County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the notice into the record.
No Action Taken or Required
10.C.2. 22-0935 Notice of Public Hearing Scheduled for November 15, 2022 Board Meeting for
Concurrent Conceptual Planned Development (PD) Plan, Special Exception, and
Preliminary PD Plan Approval for a Single -Family Residential Development
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Recommended Action: The referenced public notice item is provided for the Board's information. No
action is needed at this time.
Attachments: Staff Report
County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the notice into the record.
No Action Taken or Required
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
11.A. 22-0885 Local Technology Planning Team Recommendation
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board designate the duties and responsibilities of the Local
Technology Planning Team, as outlined in the FL DEO Broadband Planning Toolkit,
to the Indian River County Economic Development Council
Attachments: Staff Report
Broadband planning toolkit
County Administrator Jason Brown stated, in July 2020, the Florida Office of
Broadband was established as part of the Department of Economic Opportunity
(DEO) Division of Community Development to increase the availability and
effectiveness of broadband internet. He further stated Indian River County had been
pursuing options to improve the availability of broadband throughout the community.
In September of 2021, the DEO launched the Local Technology Planning Team
(LTPT) initiative using the Broadband Planning Toolkit. Administrator Brown stated
in order to receive the Grant, the LTPT had to be established; he noted the Indian
River County's Economic Development Council (EDC) closely aligns with the LTPT
recommendations. He recommended the Board designate the duties and
responsibilities of the LPTP, outlined in the Broadband Planning Toolkit, to the Indian
River County EDC.
Commissioner Susan Adams thanked staff for bringing this item forward and
commented a lot of hard work had already been done to align the County to be in the
best position to take advantage of the DEO grants.
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
11.B. 22-0958 Interim County Administrator
Recommended Action: Board Discussion
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Attachments: Staff Report
Tabled
11.C. Update on Hurricane Nicole
County Administrator Jason Brown provided an update on Subtropical storm Nicole.
He stated he had signed a Proclamation declaring a local state of emergency in Indian
River County following Governor Ron DeSantis's declaration of emergency for 34
counties throughout the State of Florida. Administrator Brown informed the Board
that the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was at Level Two activation and the
information line was also active. He continued to announce that three (3) shelters
were also being opened: a general population storm shelter located at the Vero Beach
High School Freshman Learning Center (FLC), along with a pet -friendly shelter
located in a different wing of the FLC, and special needs shelter located at the
Treasure Coast Elementary School. All Indian River County schools would be closed
Wednesday and garbage collection would be suspended.
Administrator Brown responded to Chairman O'Bryan that the debris haulers would
be notified and he would execute the notice today.
County Clerk and Comptroller Jeffrey Smith informed the Board that the Courthouse
would be closed for the remainder of the week.
Commissioner Joe Flescher sought and received confirmation from Administrator
Brown that the debris piles from hurricane Ian had been cleaned up.
Sebastian City Vice Mayor Fred Jones commented the City of Sebastian was
canceling its Veterans Day Ceremonies at Riverview Park.
Commissioner Joe Earman sought and received information from Public Works
Director Rich Szpyrka as to the beach erosion and what could be expected. Director
Szpyrka stated the action coming from the storm was causing some erosion and that
staff was out monitoring the storm and would continue to monitor it as long as
possible.
No Action Taken or Required
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. Community Development
B. Emergency Services
C. General Services
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12.C.1. 22-0943 Archie Smith Fish House Pavilion Construction & Demolition of the Archie Smith
House - Consideration of Proposal Provided by Gordian Work Order
108272.00; EZIQCF Contract No.: FL -RI O-GC11-111821-JLC
Recommended action: Staff respectfully requests that the Board provide direction to staff in regard to the
work proposed in the Gordian proposal (Work Order 108272.00) which
includes design and construction of an overwater pavilion and deck in place of the
Ice House, and demolition of the existing Archie Smith house. Staff also
recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing Manager to sign the final work
order and scope of work, after approval by the Parks and Recreation Director,
and verification of the pricing against the Sourcewell Contract.
Attachments: Staff Report
Gordian Work Order
Parks and Recreation Director, Beth Powell, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation,
updated the Board on the status of the Archie Smith Fish House pavilion
construction, and the demolition of the Archie Smith House. Ms. Powell briefly
recapped the history of the Archie Smith Fish House since its purchase by the
County in 2007. In April of 2022, the Board's direction was to look into replacing
the decking structure and build a covered pavilion that could house educational
information for public use. Staff reached out to contractor Gordian through the
Sourcewell Cooperative, to complete the scope of work. Ms. Powell referred to
staff's memo regarding funding, and stated the full funding amount for pavilion
construction and demolition was $508,407.90; demolition only was $47,796.24.
In addition, $291,892.75 was available in the Optional Sales Tax/Parks/Archie
Smith Fish House Restoration account, which would result in a balance of
$215,515.15 for the pavilion construction and demolition that would be provided
through a cash forward budget amendment.
Comments were made by the Commissioners to move forward with the proposal
to complete the pavilion construction and demolition.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to direct staff to move forward with the design, construction and
demolition. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
12.C.2. 22-0944 Jones Pier Conservation Area Public Use Improvements - Proposal for the
Elevation and Stabilization of the Jones Pier Bungalow/Historic House
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully requests that the Board provide direction to staff in regard to the
work proposed in the Gordian proposal (Work Order 108749.00) which
includes raising and shoring the existing Jones Pier Bungalow/historic house. Staff
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also recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing Manager to sign the final
work order and scope of work, after approval by the Parks and Recreation
Director, and verification of the pricing against the Sourcewell Contract.
Attachments: Staff Report
Gordian Work Order
Parks and Recreation Director Beth Powell utilized a PowerPoint presentation to
update the Board on the status of the Jones Pier Conservation Area's public use
improvements. Ms. Powell summarized the Jones Pier grant applications from
2016 to current.
Ms. Powell pointed out the property was a Florida Communities Trust Obligation
which had certain requirements to fill, one of which was to have an interpreter or
museum center in the Bungalow Cottage. Ms. Powell outlined the scope of work
for the property noting the total project cost of $460,629.70, and indicated the
funding for raising and shoring the existing house was programmed into the Capital
Improvement Element. She discussed in detail the bid process to construct the
new foundation, with a preliminary schedule of 132 days to complete the work.
The Commissioners thanked staff for their hard work and a great job, and they
felt the public would enjoy Jones Pier.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, 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
Meeting went into Recess at 10:32 a.m. and reconvened at 10:45 a.m. with all
members present.
D. Human Resources
E. Information Technology
F. Office of Management and Budget
G. Public Works
12.G.1. 22-0917 Summer Camp 2022 Recap
Recommended Action: There is no Board action required on this item as this is a highlight of the
Stormwater Summer 2022 Camp's success
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Attachments: Staff Report
Stormwater Educator Alexis Peralta was excited to inform the Board of the
success of partnering with the Pelican Island Audubon Society for Stormwater
Summer Camp 2022. She followed up with a PowerPoint presentation and video
of the camp participants illustrating the success of the Stormwater Camp. Ms.
Peralta thanked all those who participated.
12.G.2. 22-0950 41st Street Left Turn Lane (EB) at US 1, Property Address: 4086 Old Dixie
Highway & 2185 41st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960, Owner: Old Dixie 4086
LLC
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Purchase Agreement in the amount of
$90,000.00, with an estimated $700.00 in closing costs to be paid by the County
for purchase of the 0.240 acres of the properties located at 4086 Old Dixie
Highway, Vero Beach, FL 32960 and 2185 41st Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960,
and authorize the Chairman to execute the purchase agreement on behalf of the
Board
Attachments: Staff Report
Conner Purchase Agreement
Public Works Director Rich Szpyrka presented to the Board a .24 -acre property
to be purchased for a 41 st Street left turn lane at US Highway 1. He stated the
County was moving forward with obtaining rights-of-way in this area. The price
for the property located at 4086 Old Dixie Highway and 2185 41st Street was
$90,000 with a $700 closing cost.
The Chairman opened the Item for public discussion.
Tom Sullivan, County resident, commented this was one of the worst intersections
in the City and commended the Public Works Department for pursuing this
project.
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
H. Utilities Services
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
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13.A. 22-0952 Authorization to proceed with foreclosure on Code enforcement cases: 2019110025
and 2020050067 (560 Stoney Brook Farm Ct.) (Suncor Ft. Pierce, LLC)
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board authorize staff to move forward with outside counsel in
the filing of foreclosure on the above named code enforcement cases
Attachments: Staff Report
Order Imposing Fine
Order Imposing Fine (1)
Deed
Assistant County Attorney Susan Prado presented to the Board a Code Enforcement
case on the property located at 560 Stoney Brook Farm Court, Case numbers
2019110025 and 2020050067. Ms. Prado stated the property was in repeat
violation and used a PowerPoint presentation to show the condition of the property.
She stated staff had gone to the Code Enforcement Board on October 24, 2022, and
requested authorization to move forward with outside counsel and foreclosure for
both cases. She noted Mr. Joseph Paladin was representing the property owner.
Mr. Paladin confirmed he was in communication with the property owner and stated
permits were being pulled to rectify the fencing issue. Ms. Prado stated the fence
permit was not the only issue and that there were other expired permits outstanding on
the property and the contractor had an expired license.
Chairman Peter O'Bryan stated in past cases the Board directed staff to proceed with
foreclosure and if the property issues were corrected within the time frame to
foreclose, staff could bring this back for the Board to make a final decision.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Commissioner
Moss, 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
13.B. 22-0962 Fifth Addendum to Agreement between Indian River County and REDEVGROUP,
Inc. for Lot 5, Plat of Indian River Mall
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the Fifth Addendum
to Agreement between Indian River County and REDEVGROUP, Inc., and authorize
the Chairman to execute the Fifth Addendum on behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Fifth Addendum to Agreement
Fourth Amendment and Restatement
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Deputy County Attorney William K. DeBraal discussed the Fifth Addendum
Agreement between Indian River County and REVDEVGROUP Lot 5 at the Indian
River Mall. He stated that the 4.7 -acre parcel was formerly under conservation
easement due to the existence of Hand Fern, a protected species. The Hand Fern
was no longer found on Lot 5 and the conservation easement had been removed.
Attorney DeBraal stated Texas Roadhouse had attempted to develop this property
and had received permission in the past to build a 7200 sq. ft. building along with two
other buildings. Due to certain deed restrictions placed on the property they agreed to
come back another time. Texas Roadhouse has now come back and asked for a
larger footprint of 9400 sq. ft. due to changes in the restaurant business. They have
signed the lease for the larger footprint over the 8200 sq. ft. that was recommended.
The plans have been given to the Engineer, and staff had no objection to the increase.
A discussion ensued between the Board, Attorney Bruce Barkett representing
REVDEVGROUP, Inc., and staff regarding the 30% increase in the single -building
footprint without an increase in alternative conservation land. Attorney Barkett
confirmed the total amount of building space was not increasing, only that one building
will be larger and the two other buildings would be smaller. Further discussion was
had to address Commissioner Moss' concern for conservation land.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Earman, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 4- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, and
Commissioner Flescher
Nay: 1 - Commissioner Moss
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
B. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman
14.6.1. 22-0834 Discussion on Water Farming in a Proposed 260 -acre Reservoir Directly South
of the West Regional Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP)
Recommended Action: Discuss
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum
IRC Water Overview 1
IRC Water Overview 2
W Region VWVfF Proposed Reservoir
Vice Chairman Joe Earman brought up for discussion the "Move Water West"
plan and stated a discussion was had in a joint meeting with the St. Johns River
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Water Management District (SJRWMD). He explained Move Water West was
a proposal to dig a canal and connect it to the St. Johns Improvement District
(SJID) system so it would eventually flow into the Upper St. Johns Basin which
flows under State Road 60. During this meeting, the consensus from SJRWMD
was, although this proposal still had merit, they questioned whether enough water
would move through that system to make a difference. Vice Chairman Earman
stated the least costly thing to do would be to take water from the Forestry Canal
and put it in a 260 -acre reservoir that would be constructed. Vice Chairman
Earman presented a slide showing where this could be done. He commented in
doing so, the reservoir could be opened up to some recreation for small boats and
fishing.
A discussion ensued between the Board and staff regarding the difference
between water storage and setting up a recreational area. Commissioner Susan
Adams cautioned going down this path of creating a recreational amenity out of
utility stormwater. County Administrator Jason Brown concurred with
Commissioner Adams that recreation should not interfere with the ability to do
what was needed to do for wastewater treatment. Further discussion was had to
this point.
Vice Chairman Earman proposed to move forward and have staff investigate
what could or could not be done.
Utility Finance Manager Cindy Corrente stated the Utilities office was looking into
permit modifications, and that there were new restrictions placed on Utilities for
effluent discharge with the passing of Senate Bill 64 (Bill). Ms. Corrente further
commented there were very stringent deadlines and that the County would have
to abandon discharging into wetlands with the passing of this Bill. She was willing
to have staff investigate. Operations Manager and former Wastewater Treatment
Supervisor Rich McKee confirmed Ms. Correntes' comment that the Bill would
stop the County from discharging any wastewater/stormwater after the year 2032.
Further discussion was had among the Board and staff with the ultimate goal being
to keep storm water out of the Lagoon. Chairman O'Bryan requested to have
staff further investigate the proposal by Vice Chairman Earman.
No Action Taken or Required
C. Commissioner Susan Adams
D. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
E. Commissioner Laura Moss
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15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
A. Emergency Services District
[Clerks note: Items 15.A.1 and 15.A.2 were heard after Item 5.R]
15.A.1. 22-0898 Approval of ESD Meeting Minutes of August 16, 2022
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 08162022 ESD Granicus
There was no discussion on this item.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Chairman
O'Bryan, to approve the Emergency Services District Meeting Minutes of
August 16, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
15.A.2. 22-0964 Approval of Advance Purchase for Fire Rescue Apparatuses
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing Division to issue a
Purchase Order to Sutphen Corporation in the amount of $2,512,510.
Attachments: Staff Report
Proposal from Sutphen Corporation
Chairman Peter O'Bryan stated there was an extended wait time of 18 to 24
months to receive any type of fire trucks or ambulances and an order was being
placed in advance to attempt to lock in the lower price and get in the queue to
have the equipment delivered on time. Emergency Services Director Chief David
Johnson confirmed the savings would be between $300,000 and $400,000 and
the delayed delivery was now up to 30 months.
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
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:55 a.m.
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ATTEST:
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Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
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Approved: January 17, 2023
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