HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/2022Indian River County Florida
Indian River County Administration Complex
1801 27th Street, Building A
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388
www.ircgov.com
1 �
�C
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 15, 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 November 15, 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.B. INVOCATION
Chaplain Lou Tropf, IRC Jail
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
Moved: Item S.A. to be heard following Item 15.13.2.
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: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
5.A. 22-0982 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Peter D. O'Bryan, Commissioner of District
Four, on the Occasion of His Retirement
Recommended Action: Read and Present
Attachments: Proclamation
(Clerk's Note: This item was heard following Item 15.B.2)
Chairman O'Bryan turned over the meeting to Vice Chairman Earman. Before the
reading of the Proclamation, Deputy Attorney Bill Debraal, along with County
Attorney Dylan R,ingold, congratulated Chairman O'Bryan on his retirement and
appreciated his approach on eminent domain called the "O'Bryan Rule" that made
the process go smoothly; they hoped the tradition would continue. Vice Chairman
Earman read the first Proclamation regarding the establishment of the "O'Bryan
Rule".
The following individuals congratulated Chairman O'Bryan and for a job well done
in making Indian River County a better place to live: Mr. Joseph Paladin, Ms.
Indian River County Florida Page 1
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final
November 15, 2022
Penny Chandler, Ms. Helene Caseltine, Mr. Thomas Lanahan, former County
Attorney Alan Polackwich, Fellsmere City Manager Mark D. Mathes, Property
Appraiser Wesley S. Davis, Supervisor of Elections Leslie Swan, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey R. Smith, City of Sebastian Mayor Fred
Jones, Commissioner Elect and former Sheriff Deryl Loar, Mr. Michael Kint, Lisa
Kahle, and Judge Nicole Menz. Following the speakers, a video presentation of
staff and those who could not attend today's meeting sending Chairman O'Bryan
their heartfelt wishes on his retirement was shown.
Each member of the Board, County Administrator Jason Brown, and County
Attorney Reingold read the Proclamation to District 4 Commissioner Peter D.
O'Bryan on his retirement and for 16 years of service to the citizens of Indian River
County. His fellow Commissioners, County Administrator Brown, and County
Attorney Reingold spoke of his leadership, accomplishments, dedication, courage,
and the impact he has had on Indian River County before presenting him with a
commemorative compass to show their appreciation.
Chairman O'Bryan stated he felt very humbled and spoke of his time in office. In
addition, he recognized and thanked his fellow Commissioners, County and
Constitutional staff, the citizens of Indian River County, and numerous others
including his wife, Susan.
Presented by each Board Member
5.B. 22-0973 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Joseph Karman on his Retirement from the
Indian River County Sheriffs Office
Recommended Action: Read and Present
Attachments: Proclamation
A Proclamation was presented to Joseph Karman for 31 years of service to the
citizens of Indian River County. He was joined by family and given a promotion to
Sergeant by Sheriff Eric Flowers.
Presented by Chairman O'Bryan
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
7.A. 22-0859 Proclamation Recognizing November 17, 2022 As World Prematurity Day
Indian River County Florida Page 2
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
Recommended action: Informational Purposes Only
Attachments: Proclamation
No Action Taken or Required
7.B. 22-0984 Sebastian River Improvement District Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Regular Meeting
Schedule, a copy is on file with the Clerk to the Board Office.
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: Meeting Schedule
No Action Taken or Required
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
8.A. 22-0906 Checks and Electronic Payments October 14, 2022 to October 20, 2022
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of October 14, 2022 to October 20, 2022
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.B. 22-0908 Checks and Electronic Payments October 7, 2022 to October 13, 2022
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of October 7, 2022 to October 13, 2022
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8.C. 22-0909 Checks and Electronic Payments September 30, 2022 to October 6, 2022
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of September 30, 2022 to October 6, 2022
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
Indian River County Florida Page 3
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final
November 15, 2022
8.D. 22-0951 Checks and Electronic Payments October 21, 2022 to October 27, 2022
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of October 21, 2022 to October 27, 2022
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8. E. 22-0967 Checks and Electronic Payments October 28, 2022 to November 3, 2022
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's
office for the time period of October 28, 2022 to November 3, 2022
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report
Approved
8. F. 22-0965 Final Ranking of Firms and Award of RFP 2023003 for 2024 EAR Amendment and
MPP Upgrade
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board approve the final ranking of firms, award RFP
2023003 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., 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
Sample Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.G. 22-0968 Utility Work By Highway Contractor Agreement with FDOT for the Extension and
Relocation Services of Utility Main Lines for the Interchange at I-95 and Oslo
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Florida
Department of Transportation - Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement,
and authorize the Chairman to execute and sign on their behalf
Attachments: Staff Report
FDOT - Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.H. 22-0980 2023 Oblique Aerial Imagery Contract
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Pictometry
International Corporation as the sole source provider for high-resolution oblique
Indian River County Florida Page 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
vertical aerial imagery for Indian River County. Staff further recommends that the
Board waive the requirement for bids and authorize the Chairman to execute the
attached three-year contract with Pictometry International Corporation as described
in Attachment 2, Section A in the amount of $373,755.00 (124,585.00/year), and
requests that the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the attached agreement and
related documents after review by the County Attorney for form and legal
sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - IRC Aerial Imagery Project Limits 2023
Attachment 2 - Pictometry Agreement
Attachment 3 - Certificate of Llabiity Insurance
Approved staffs recommendation
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
9.A. 22-0933 IRC Tax Collector Annual Report
Recommended Action:
Attachments: Annual Fiscal Report Tax Collector
Excess Fee Report Tax Collector
Indian River County Tax Collector Carole Jean Jordan thanked Chairman O'Bryan for
his service to the County and for the magnificent job he has done serving as County
Commissioner. She also thanked County Administrator Jason Brown for his service
to the County and for being a great County Administrator and Rich Szpyrka for
always coming to the aid of the Tax Collector's Office especially with the current
office renovations.
Ms. Jordan went over a list of improvements by the Tax Collector's Office:
installation of a new customer service system for appointments, new dealer locker
delivery and pick-up systems, a new learning management system to track
employee training and create in house training modules for new hires, elimination
of physical fax machines and switched over to eFax software, implementation of
Grant Street electronic insurance module which would allow an individual to renew
their registration online when insurance was required, increase in starting pay to
$15.00 per hour for Customer Service Representatives, and early collection of the
2021 Tax Roll on the 26th of October allowed the Tax Collector's Office to send
money to the taxing districts. Two customer service stations were added to the
Beach Office location and seven customer service stations at the Main Office
location, with hopes in the near future to open up an office location in Fellsmere.
She concluded with Specialty license plate request fellable forms and purchase
Indian River County Florida Page 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
portals were added to the Tax Collector's online payment website.
Ms. Jordan thanked her staff and recognized Jordan Abbey, Brad Newman, Eder
Morales, Dan Baker, Danny McCormick, Ryan Kasten, and Adria Espich. Ms.
Jordan presented a check for $2,221,710.19 and received thanks from the Board.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Flescher,
to accept the Annual Fiscal Report for the Tax Collector's Office for the Year Ended
September 30, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
9.B. 22-0934 IRC Property Appraiser Annual Report
Recommended Action:
Attachments: Annual Report -Property Appraiser
Indian River County Property Appraiser Wesley Davis announced a return of
$205,748.50 to the taxpayers and credited his staff for getting the tax roll submitted
on-time, accurately, and under budget. He also credited investments in technology
which allowed staff to process information more expediently. He highlighted the
measures taken in cyber security and working closely with the Clerk of the Circuit
Court to initiate the software called Just Appraised, an artificial intelligence that
transfers the information from a deed to the property record information on the
Property Appraiser's website.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Earman,
to accept the Annual Fiscal Report for the Property Appraiser's Office for the Year
Ended September 30, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
9.C. 22-0940 IRC Sheriff Annual Report
Recommended Action:
Attachments: Reversion letter
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers came before the Board respectfully
requesting for the General Fund, the amount of $470,916.37 be returned as a Fiscal
Year (FY) Budget Amendment in order to cover outstanding purchase orders delayed
due to supply chain demands, and for the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, the amount of
$112,141.40 be returned to cover the ordered items approved at the August 16, 2022
Board Meeting. He added the remaining amount of $3,697.60 would go back into the
County's Fund 112.
Indian River County Florida Page 6
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss, to
approve the Sheriffs request for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 reversion of fees for the
General Fund in the amount of $470,916.37 and for the Law Enforcement Trust Fund
in the amount of $112,141.40. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
9.D. 22-0941 IRC Supervisor of Elections Annual Report
Recommended Action: [Enter Recommended Action Here]
Attachments: Excess Fees Memo
Supervisor of Elections Leslie Rossway Swan began by thanking the Board for
their support over the last Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022, pointing out that the last
budget year was not only a gubernatorial election cycle, but a redistricting year.
She spoke of staff spending countless hours redrawing precinct boundary lines,
renumbering precincts, and utilizing three new polling places, noting the Election
office mailed out over 118,000 new voter information cards and over 45,000
vote -by -mail ballots for the November 8th election. She discussed the past election
and took the opportunity to recognize and thank her staff, County Attorney Dylan
Reingold, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, and those who served on
the Canvassing Board who helped make the election go smoothly.
Ms. Swan presented the Board with a check for $9,647.56 in returned funds.
Chairman O'Bryan commended Ms. Swan and her staff for the exemplary way they
handled elections in the County.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman Earman,
to accept the Annual Fiscal Report for the Supervisor of Elections Office for the Year
Ended September 30, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
9.E. 22-0942 IRC Clerk of Court and Comptroller Annual Report
Attachments: IRC Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller Annual Report
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Court and Comptroller, wished Chairman O'Bryan the
best on his retirement and stated that he would be missed. Mr. Smith presented a
check for $416,152.68 in excess fees for non -court operations. He thanked his staff, as
well as the Board and County staff for their assistance and supportive relationship.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman Earman,
to accept the Annual Fiscal Report for the Clerk of the Circuit Court and
Indian River County Florida Page 7
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
Comptroller for the Year Ended September 30, 2022. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
9. F. 22-0954 Announcement by Jeffrey R. Smith, Indian River County Clerk of Circuit Court &
Comptroller, of the GFOA Triple Crown Award for Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Recommended Action: NO action required
Attachments: Finance Deaartment Staff Resort
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Court and Comptroller, was pleased to announce Indian
River County was awarded the Triple Crown Award for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 from the
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Excellence in Financial
Reporting, the Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and the Distinguished
Budget Presentation Award. He commended his staff and Budget Director Kristin
Daniels and her staff for a job well done.
No Action Taken or Required
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THESE HEARINGS ARE ON FILE IN
THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD.
10.A.1. 22-0960 Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 10 (Administrative)
Recommended action: Staff recommends that after the public hearing, the Board of County
Commissioners approve the budget resolution amending the fiscal year
2021-2022 budget.
Attachments: Staff Report
2021 2022 Resolution
Exhibit "A"
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Statute 129.06
County Administrator Jason Brown stated according to Florida Statute
129.06(2)(f) whenever changes to the County's Fiscal Year Budget reflect actual
cash balance dollars being allocated, a public hearing must be advertised for the
purpose of hearing comments from the public on the changes to the budget.
He announced the Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 010 was advertised on
Friday, November 11, 2022.
Indian River County Florida Page 8
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
Chairman O'Bryan opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the
Chairman closed the hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss,
to approve Resolution 2022-087, amending the Fiscal Year 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.A.2. 22-0963 Kolter Group Acquisitions LLC's Request for Conceptual Planned
Development (PD) Plan and Special Exception Approval and Concurrent
Preliminary PD Plan/Plat Approval for a Project to be known as Red Tree Cove
PD [PD -21-11-09 / 2021040075-90718]
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the BCC grant conceptual PD plan and special exception
approval with the following conditions: 1. Prior to issuance of a land
development permit for Phase 1, the applicant shall: a. Dedicate all proposed
right-of-way dedications. b. Pay their fair share contribution toward the future
17th Street SW bridge crossing. 2. Prior to issuance of a land development
permit for each project phase, the applicant shall: a. Obtain Public Works
approval of the final design of the respective off-site improvements including
paving, drainage, turn lanes, and external sidewalks. b. Obtain Planning staff
approval of a final landscape and buffer plan. c. Obtain Planning staff approval
of the final streetlighting design. 3. Prior to or via the final plat process, the
applicant shall: a. Construct or bond -out the required landscape buffers. b.
Construct or bond -out the required project streetlighting. c. Dedicate a
conservation easement in favor of the County over the 1.55 acres of on-site
native uplands. 4. Prior to issuance of a certificate of completion for each
respective phase, the applicant shall: a. Construct all required off-site
improvements. b. Install all required perimeter buffers and project landscape
improvements. c. Install all required project streetlighting. 5. Internal sidewalks
shall be constructed along the frontage of common areas and individual lots in
accordance with Section 913.09(5)(b)2. of the County LDRs.
Attachments: Staff Report
Final 10-13-2022 PZC Minutes
Location Map
Aerial
Conceptual -Preliminary PD Plan
Landscape Plan
Chairman O'Bryan introduced the parties for the proceeding as being Indian
River County and Kolter Group Acquisitions LLC. (Applicant). Each
Commissioner, as requested by the Chairman, disclosed ex parte
Indian River County Florida Page 9
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
communications, site visits, or independent investigations. The Commissioners
also affirmed that they have an open mind and can base their decisions on the
evidence presented and the applicable law.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. The Deputy Clerk administered the
Oath to all persons who wished to speak at the hearing.
Ryan Sweeney, Chief of Current Development, utilized a PowerPoint
presentation to detail the Planned Development (PD) process, as well as the
requirements needed to receive special exception and concurrent preliminary
PD plan/plat approval for the project located on the southwest corner of 13th
Street SW and 43rd Avenue SW. He detailed the proposed development and
the general layout of the conceptual PD plan for phase I and II of the project.
Commissioner Moss brought up the concern expressed at the Planning and
Zoning Commission Meeting regarding traffic in the area of the project. She
felt the County in the future should look at the number of houses and the traffic
generated by a proposed development.
Vice Chairman Earman sought and received confirmation from Chief Sweeney
that the developer agreed to contribute their fair share of the cost for the future
17th Street SW bridge crossing, part of the South County Initiative.
Chairman O'Bryan followed up on Commissioner Moss's question and stated
the County, through the Metropolitan Planning Organization's 20 -year Long
Range Transportation Plan, looked at growth, future traffic needs, and the land
use in the area to calculate how many more homes may be developed in the
future.
Jim Vitter, representative from BGE, Inc., on behalf of Kolter Group
Acquisitions, LLC, stated he was available along with the consultants to answer
any questions.
Chief Sweeney commented that the Homeowner Associations within the
surrounding subdivisions were sent a notice by mail of the public hearing.
There being no further speakers, the Chairman closed the hearing.
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
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
Indian River County Florida Page 10
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
10.B.1. 22-0969 Request to Speak from Dennis Dunlap re: Proposed Unleashed Dog Access on
Beaches
Recommended Action: No action required
Attachments: Request to Speak D. Dunlap 11.15.22
Mr. Dennis Dunlap, resident of Indian River Shores, spoke on the reasons he
was strongly opposed to the proposed unleashed dog access on beaches.
No Action Taken or Required
10.B.2. 22-0986 Request to Speak from Robert Christiansen re: Off Leash Dog Beach
Recommended Action: No action required
Attachments: Request to Speak Christiansen
Mr. Robert Christiansen, a resident of Indian River Shores, spoke on his fear of
off -leash dogs. He shared his love of dogs and discussed a couple of
encounters he had experienced with unleashed dogs, noting there were many
responsible pet owners, but expressed concern on the irresponsible ones.
No Action Taken or Required
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
11.A. 22-0979 Storm Update
Recommended Action: Provide Update
Attachments: Storm Update
County Administrator Jason Brown provided an update on Hurricane Nicole stating
the County fared well and noted the County's beaches sustained varying amounts of
damage from wind and swells. In a PowerPoint presentation, he reviewed staffs
observation reports from Hurricane Nicole, displaying the before and after pictures
of the impacts to County beaches and facilities.
County Administrator Brown thanked County staff and other entities who worked
during the storm. He stated the vegetative waste seemed far less than that of
Hurricane Ian and asked if the Board wanted to waive the tipping fees at the landfill
for the debris.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Moss, to
approve waiving the tipping fees on debris until November 30, 2022.
Indian River County Florida Page 11
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
The motion carried by the following vote:
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
F. Office of Management and Budget
G Public Works
12.6.1. 22-0977 Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Locally Funded Agreement
(LFA) for Oslo Road Widening Project FM. No. 43152 1 -1 (IRC -1411)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the Locally
Funded Agreement (LFA) and the Authorizing Resolution for acceptance of the
LFA and the MMOA and authorize the Chairman to execute the same.
Attachments: Staff Report
Locally Funded Agreement FM No. 431521-1-52-02
Authorizing Resolution
Public Works Director Rich Szpyrka stated the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) was in the final stages of design for the Oslo Road
Widening project. He added the County had requested the four (4) mast arms
for this project be painted Federal Highway Green, a cost that would be the
responsibility of the County. He concluded in order to accommodate the
request, the FDOT had provided the County with a Locally Funded Agreement
to provide for a lump sum payment of $90,000.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation and Resolution 2022-088,
authorizing the Chairman's execution of a Locally Funded Agreement (LFA) FM
NO. 431521-1 with the Florida Department of Transportation for mast arm painting
and maintenance of mast arms on Oslo Road between 58th and 82nd Avenues
upon final acceptance by the County of the improvements constructed by the
Florida Department of Transportation. The motion carried by the following vote:
Indian River County Florida Page 12
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
12.6.2. 22-0987 Change Order No. 1, Construction of Intersection Improvements at SR -60 and
43rd Avenue, IRC -0853, FDOT FM 431759-2-54-01
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approving Change Order No. 1 authorizing the addition of
87 -days of Contract time and additional funding in the amount of $863,685.50.
The new total contract price will be $14,505,274.77.
Attachments: Staff Report
Chanae Order No. 1
Chairman O'Bryan sought and received information on an estimated date for the
completion of the intersection improvements at State Road (SR) 60 and 43rd
Avenue from Public Works Director Rich Szpyrka.
Director Szpyrka presented a change order in the amount of $863,685.50,
noting $403,538.00 of the amount was to compensate the contractor Timothy
Rose Contracting, Inc. for the repair of the Florida Department of
Transportation's (FDOT) SR -60 drainage trunk line and to add 87 days to the
contract time. Additionally, due to the delays of unplanned repairs, there was a
price adjustment in the amount of $460,147.50 for the increase in material costs
due to the recent volatility in prices.
Vice Chairman Earman acknowledged the difficulties staff and the contractor
had endured with the delays and appreciated Director Szpyrka and staff's hard
work on the project.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, 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
H. Utilities Services
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
13.A. 22-0975 Demolition Lien - 1705 45th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Recommended Action: The County Attorney's Office recommends that the Indian River County Board of
County Commissioners waive 90% of the accrued interest, so long as the lien and
10% of the outstanding interest for a total of $6,334.86 is paid within 60 days and
that once paid, the Board authorizes the Chairman to execute a release of the lien.
Indian River County Florida Page 13
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
Attachments: Staff Report
Demolition Lien
Assistant County Attorney Susan Prado recalled that on December 11, 2013, a lien
was recorded for the costs of a demolition at 1705 45th Avenue, and as of
November 15, 2022, the costs of demolition and interest totaled $9,796.76. She
stated the new owner of the property had contacted the Attorney's office and
inquired on a lien reduction. She concluded that consistent with recent practice,
the County Attorney's office recommended that the Board waive 90% of the
accrued interest, if the lien and the remaining 10% of the interest was paid within
60 days in the amount of $6,334.86.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, 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
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
B. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman
14.6.1. 22-0823 Proposal for Revised Beach Renourishment Project Easement
Recommended Action: Discuss
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum
Draft Easement
Vice Chairman Earman recalled that at the March 8, 2022 meeting, the Board
elected to postpone the Sector 7 Beach Renourishment Project due to a lack of
sufficient signed easements. He continued, at the August 16th meeting, it was
the Board's consensus for Vice Chairman Earman to begin meeting with the
individual Sector 7 homeowners to gather information on how they felt the
County could best protect the beaches from erosion. He proposed an updated
version of a previously -used easement from the year 2009.
Vice Chairman Earman sought approval from the Board to take the revised
easement proposal back to the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory
Committee (BSPAC) for their input.
In response to a question by Commissioner Adams, County Attorney Dylan
Reingold stated the difference between the proposed easement and the original
easement was the removal of the broader customary -use language replaced by
the reference to Section 161.141, Florida Statutes.
Indian River County Florida Page 14
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
Commissioner Adams expressed her concern with the drastic language change
compared to the other easements obtained by the County, noting customary -use
law had changed since 2009. She felt the County should be consistent across
the whole beach management program and that it was not necessary to make
accommodations for a project with no public access.
A discussion followed on a Board policy to replace the easement agreements
from previous beach restoration projects and allow those individuals who had
already signed an agreement the opportunity to sign the new easement. The
Board was in agreement to wait for input from the Beach and Shore
Preservation Advisory Committee and then bring it back to the Board at a future
meeting for further discussion.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to approve taking the proposal for the revised beach renourishment
project easement to the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee, then
bring it back to the Board at a future meeting. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
C. Commissioner Susan Adams
D. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
E. Commissioner Laura Moss
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
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.
15.13.1. 22-0970 Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Procurement Services by Kessler
Consulting, Inc
Recommended Action: Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that the Board waive the
requirement for bids, approve the sample agreement, and authorize the
Chairman to sign it after review and approval by the County Attorney as to
Indian River County Florida Page 15
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
form and legal sufficiency
Attachments: Staff Report
Proposal from Kessler Consulting
Sample Agreement
Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) Director Himanshu Mehta presented an
agreement with Kessler Consulting, Inc. for their assistance in the procurement
process for collection, transportation, and disposal services for regulated solid
waste in unincorporated Indian River County, and recycling services. He
stated the County has an exclusive residential and commercial franchise
agreement with Waste Management Inc. of Florida which expires on September
30, 2025, and pointed out the County Code limits a franchise agreement to a
maximum of 10 years. He continued, in preparation, staff was looking at
getting the competitive procurement process finalized to allow ample time for
the future vendor to prepare.
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
15.B.2. 22-0971 Approval for Off -Site Disposal of Concentrated Leachate Cost Increase
Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval from the Solid Waste Disposal District Board to
coordinate with the Purchasing Department to amend Purchase Order #94938 to
Aqua Clean, Inc. with the new rate of $0.26 per gallon to transport and dispose
of the concentrated leachate
Attachments: Staff Report
Letter from Aqua Clean
There was no discussion on this item.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan,
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 Solid Waste Disposal District meeting.
The Chairman called a recess at 11:02 a.m., and reconvened at 11:10 a.m. as the
Board of County Commissioners with all members present, resuming the meeting
Indian River County Florida Page 16
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final November 15, 2022
with Item 5.A., Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Peter D. O'Bryan on his
retirement.
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman for the last time adjourned the
meeting at 12:36 p.m.
Indian River County Florida Page 17
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes — Final November 15, 2022
ATTEST:
Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
By:
Deputy Clerk
BCC/TCL/2022 Minutes
•� .•.;�•C 0 Al MASS .• `
{{„x((11!! •: * s
oseph H. Earman, Chairman `�y: •��,i
•�9�. R COUNT E''
Approved: January 31, 2023
Indian River County Florida Page 18