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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
9:00 AM
Commission Chambers
Board of County Commissioners
Joseph H. Earman, District 3, Chairman
Susan Adams, District 1, Vice Chairman
Joseph Flescher, District 2
Deryl Loar, District 4
Laura Moss, District 5
John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Shauna James, Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final May 2, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
Present: 5 - Chairman Joe Earman
Vice Chairman Susan Adams
Commissioner Joseph Flescher
Commissioner Deryl Loar
Commissioner Laura Moss
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES
2.B. INVOCATION
Pastor Vincent Sigel, Good Shepherd Church of God
Deacon Wilfred Hart, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, gave the
invocation
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
Moved: Item 7.E. to Item 5.E.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Moss, to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5- Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
Loar, and Commissioner Moss
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
5.A. 23-0370 Presentation of Programs, Projects, and Progress at the Jackie Robinson Training
Complex
Recommended Action: No Board Action.
Mike Zito, Assistant County Administrator, shared some interesting facts about the
Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC). He mentioned that in 2008 the Dodgers
played their last game at Holman Stadium. Since then, there had been various plans
for the facility. He stated in 2012, Indian River County joined hands with Dodgers
owner Peter O'Malley to manage the 73 -acre site as a multi -sport complex and
resort. He pointed out that Major League Baseball (MLB) had invested millions in
the complex, and their commitment to it remained strong.
Mr. Zito introduced Ms. Rachelle Madrigal, Managing Director, JRTC. Ms.
Madrigal utilized a PowerPoint presentation to outline the recently completed and
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future facility improvements, and highlighted the 2023 featured events at the JRTC.
Chairman Earman thanked Mr. Zito and Ms. Madrigal and looked forward to bigger
and better things at JRTC.
No Action Taken or Required
5.B. 23-0377 Presentation of Proclamation - National Correctional Officers and Employees Week
Recommended Action: Read & Present
Attachments: Proclamation
Sheriff Eric Flowers was joined by members of his corrections team to accept the
Proclamation. Sheriff Flowers thanked the Board for the recognition and planned to
celebrate with the team, as they were truly a group of heroes.
Commissioner Flescher, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Moss, and County
Administrator John Titkanich each thanked the team for their commitment and service
to the community.
Read and presented by Commissioner Loar
5.C. 23-0376 Presentation of Proclamation - National Nurses Week May 6 - 12, 2023
Recommended Action: Read & Present.
Attachments: Proclamation
Cynthia Tagliaferri, Regional Director, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, along
with Lori McCormick, nurse leader, and her remarkable team of nurses expressed
their gratitude for the recognition from the Board.
The Board and County Administrator John Titkanich stated their appreciation for
nurses and their contribution to health care.
Read and presented by Commissioner Moss
5.D. 23-0380 Presentation of Proclamation - Mental Health Association in Indian River County and
May 2023 as Mental Health Awareness Month
Recommended Action: Read & Present.
Attachments: Proclamation
Mental Health Association in Indian River County CEO Dr. Phil Cromer was joined
by Amy Wagner, Director of Philanthropy and Marketing, Laura Saputo, Clinical
Manager, and Board Member Wilfred Hart to accept the Proclamation.
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Dr. Cromer thanked the Board for the honor. He also thanked the entire staff at the
Mental Health Association and Mr. Hart for their tireless work to provide a full array
of mental health services.
Read and presented by Vice Chairman Adams
5.E. 23-0381 Derelict Vessel Process and Update
Recommended Action: There is no action needed under this Derelict Process and Update.
Attachments: Staff Report
Natural Resources Manager Eric Charest introduced Lieutenant (Lt.) Grant Eller and
Officer Richard Marroquin of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
(FWC). Lt. Eller stated that the FWC had sixteen (16) open derelict vessel cases in
Indian River County, and the law require a due process in assessing these vessels,
including vessels damaged during the last two hurricanes. He explained that the
investigative process was lengthy but crucial in a derelict vessel case.
Officer Marroquin detailed the Florida Vessel Turn -In Program (VTIP), which
allowed vessel owners who have received a written citation or warning for their vessel
being at risk to voluntarily surrender their unwanted vessel to the FWC at no cost to
the owner.
Chairman Earman commented that the presentation was encouraging and that
removing derelict vessels was tedious.
Mr. Charest mentioned that the County submitted a grant application to the FWC
seeking full reimbursement for removing eight (8) derelict vessels. He also thanked
Lagoon Plan Environmental Specialist Melissa Meisenburg for putting the information
together.
No Action Taken or Required
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
7.A. 23-0351 2nd Quarter FY 2022/2023 Budget Report
Recommended Action: No Action Required
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Attachments: Staff Report
2nd Quarter Budget Report
No Action Taken or Required
May 2, 2023
7.B. 23-0357 City of Sebastian, Notice of Voluntary Annexation in Accordance with F.S.
171.044(3): Ordinance No. 0-23-01 for property located at 8925 86th Avenue,
Sebastian. Copies of the adopted ordinance with maps and legal description are on
file in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.
Recommended Action: Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.C. 23-0361 Florida Public Service Commission Order PSC -2023 -0142 -PAA -EI approving
change in rate for allowance for funds used during construction effective January 1,
2023, by Florida Power & Light Company. A copy of the document is available for
review in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.
Recommended Action: Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.D. 23-0369 Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review
Recommended action: Informational Item only; no Board action is required
Attachments: May 2023 Venue Event Calendar
No Action Taken or Required
7.E. 23-0381 Derelict Vessel Process and Update
Recommended action: There is no action needed under this Derelict Process and Update.
Attachments: Staff Report
[Clerks Note: This Item was moved to Presentations and Proclamations as Item 5.E.]
No Action Taken or Required
7.F. 23-0347 Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel Appointment - District 2
Recommended Action: Information Only
Attachments: Commissioner's Memo
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
8.A. 23-0241
8.B
8.C.
May 2, 2023
Commissioner Flescher appointed Ms. Janice Broda as the District 2 representative,
Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel (ELAP).
No Action Taken or Required
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Moss, to approve as the Consent Agenda as amended pulling Item 8.E. for
discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
Loar, and Commissioner Moss
Sandridge Golf Course Group Policy
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the attached
Group League Booking Policy, the associated fee schedule and the Group League
Contract.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sandridge Group and Event booking Policy
2023 Sandridge Group League Contract
Approved staffs recommendation
23-0319 Designation of Excess Equipment as Surplus and Authorization for Disposition
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board declare the items listed on the 050223 Excess List as
Surplus, authorize their disposal as indicated, including the donation of music
equipment to Treasure Coast Elementary School.
Attachments: Staff Report
Excess List for 050223
Approved staffs recommendation
23-0339 Rejection of Bids - 2023020 for Fiber Optic Engineering, Design, Material, Supplies,
and Installation
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board reject the responses to Bid 2023020, and authorize staff
to re -advertise the bid with the noted changes.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
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8.D. 23-0348 Approval of Continuing Consulting Engineering Services Agreements
May 2, 2023
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board approve the sample agreement, and the hourly rates
attached for the listed firms.
Attachments: Staff Report
Sample Agreement
Exhibit 2 Rate Schedules
Approved staffs recommendation
8.E. 23-0349 Resolution of Support for 43rd Avenue Sidewalk from 45th Street to 49th Street
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Resolution
of Support and direct staff to submit to FDOT.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Location Map
Metropolitan Planning Organization Staff Director Brian Freeman presented an aerial
photo of the proposed 43rd Avenue sidewalk project. Mr. Freeman stated the
project would construct a new 6' wide concrete sidewalk along the east and west
side of 43rd Avenue from 45th Street to 49th Street. It would also replace the
existing narrower sidewalks within the same corridor. The project would also include
pedestrian crossing, bike lanes and bus stop improvements at the 43rd Avenue and
45th Street intersection and the 43rd Avenue and 49th Street intersection.
No further discussion was had on this Item.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Loar,
to approve staffs recommendation and Resolution 2023-015 supporting the
construction of new sidewalks and reconstruction of existing sidewalks along
43rd Avenue from 45th Street to 49th Street for the 2023 Transportation
Alternatives Program (TAP) application for the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
Loar, and Commissioner Moss
8.F. 23-0350 Request for Authorization to Submit an Application for Section 5311 Grant for Rural
Transit Operating Assistance Funds
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the resolution
authorizing the filing of the Section 5311 grant application.
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Attachments: Staff Report
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Grant Application
Budget Form
Approved staff's recommendation and Resolution 2023-016 authorizing the
submission of a grant application for 49 USC CH.53, Section 5311 Public Transit
Operating Assistance.
8.G. 23-0354 Resolution Cancelling Taxes - Cal's Extra Space Storage
May 2, 2023
Recommended Action: Authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the
Resolution to cancel certain taxes upon the property purchased by or donated to
Indian River County 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
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Warranty Deed
Payment Receipt from Tax Collector
Approved staff's recommendation and Resolution 2023-017 canceling certain
taxes upon publicly owned lands, pursuant to Section 196.28, Florida Statutes
(1950 Old Dixie Hwy SW).
8.H. 23-0358 County Administrator Travel
Recommended Action: Approve County Administrator travel for attendance at events for FCCMA and
FAC, and approve a budget amendment of $1500 to account number
00120112-035430 (General Fund/County Administrator/Tuition/Registration Fee).
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staffs recommendation
8.1. 23-0362 Change Directive No.I to Atlantic Roofing II of Vero Beach for the Central (Gifford)
Wastewater Treatment Facility Roof Replacement Project
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Change
Directive No. 1 in the amount of $47,302.00 to Atlantic Roofing II of Vero Beach for
the Central Wastewater Treatment Facility Roof Replacement Project, authorize the
Chairman to sign on their behalf, and authorize staff to increase the total contract value
to $574,974.00
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Attachments: Staff Report
Change Directive #1 Atlantic Roofing II
Change Directive #1 REI Engineers
Approved staff's recommendation
8.J. 23-0363 Change Order #3 to TLC Diversified, Inc., for the South County Water Treatment
Plant Membrane and Retrofit Project
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the change
order in the amount of $387,037.72, leaving a revised total agreement with TLC
Diversified, Inc., in the amount of $11,686,137.37, and authorize the Chairman to
execute the change order on their behalf
Attachments: Staff Report
Change Order 3 to TLC Diversified Inc
Approved staff's recommendation
8.K. 23-0378 Property Exchange for Right -of -Way Acquisition on 39th St
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the property exchange and authorize staff to
move forward with the property exchange process
Attachments: Staff Report
39th Street Parcel Exhibit
Approved staffs recommendation
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.B.1. 23-0375 Request to Speak from Dr. Miles Conway, President South Beach Property
Owners Association, Inc. re: Request for BOCC to direct a rehearing of the
Code Enforcement Board to correct a misapplication of County Regulation and
Mandate of the Circuit and Trial Courts of Nineteenth Judicial Circuit
Recommended Action: No action required
Attachments: Request to Speak M. Conway
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Chairman Earman stated that the Board typically does not take action on public
speaking. However, if the Commissioners desired to advance the topic, it may be
addressed in a future meeting under their matters.
South Beach Property Owners Association Inc. (SBPOA) President Dr. Miles
Conway distributed a packet to the Board and staff that contained information to
back up his request for the Board to direct the Code Enforcement Board (CEB)
to re -hear case # 2022111011 and issue a ruling and fines consistent with County
regulations. Dr. Conway provided a detailed history of the neighborhood
impacted by short-term renters dating back to October 2015. He stated that
many long-term residents had moved or were preparing to move due to this
ongoing issue. Dr. Conway referred to Parking Ordinance 2015-014, and his
information showed that the rental property often had ten or more cars present,
with many of them parked on the grass. It also detailed how many times Code
Enforcement and the Sheriff's office had been contacted to report this property
owner. He pointed out that on January 5, 2015, the Circuit Court for the
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in Indian River County determined that the provisions
of Section 911.15(4)(b) of the Code of Indian River County did not apply to
visitors and in March 2020, January 2023, and May 2023, the property owner
was found guilty of violating Section 911.15(9)(d)9 of the Indian River County
Code of Ordinances.
Commissioner Moss suggested a meeting with Dr. Conway and County
Administrator John Titkanich and bring this item back to the Board under her
matters.
Commissioner Loar stated that if the County staff or Board members were
unaware of any judicial matters, they would take responsibility for the oversight.
He assured Dr. Conway that better measures would be taken in the future.
Chairman Earman stated he was at the CEB meeting and acknowledged there
had been an error made by a CEB staff member in reference to the Code. He did
not agree it had been a total failure since the outcome remained the same.
Chairman Earman did not see a need for the CEB to reexamine the complaint.
Commissioner Flescher thanked Dr. Conway for his dedication to his community.
Assistant County Attorney Bill DeBraal stated that neither the Board of County
Commissioners nor the CEB could request a re -hearing of a matter that had
already been decided. The only option for appealing the decision of the CEB was
to go through the Circuit Court.
No Action Taken or Required
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The Chairman called a recess at 10:55 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 11:04
a.m. with all members present.
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C.1. 23-0343 Public Notice of Public Hearing for May 16, 2023, to Consider the Establishment
of the Oslo Park Street Paving District Municipal Service Benefit Unit and
Amending Section 200.11 of Chapter 200, Municipal Service Taxing or Benefit
Unit, of the Indian River County Code
Attachments: Staff Report
Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal read the notice into the record
10.C.2. 23-0344 Public Notice of Public Hearing for May 16, 2023, to Consider an Ordinance for
the Assessment for the Water Portion of the North County Water and Sewer
Project - Phase 2
Attachments: Staff Report
Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal read the notice into the record
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
11.A. 23-0353 Request for Use of Holman Stadium for Annual Sawbones vs Jawbones Event to be
held May 19, 2023
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commission approve the
Agreement, authorize the Chairman to sign and grant the User Group's request for
waiver of the standard security deposit required by the Stadium Use Agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Holman Stadium Use Agreement w Bar Association
IRC Holman Stadium Use GUIDELINES
Holman Stadium and Practice Fields
Mike Zito, Assistant County Administrator, sought approval for the use of Holman
Stadium to host the annual game between the Sawbones and Jawbones, a co-ed
softball match involving local doctors and attorneys. The event was aimed at raising
funds for the United Way organization.
Commissioner Flescher encouraged the public to attend the event.
In response to a question raised by Commissioner Moss, Mr. Zito stated that the fees
for the event were waived due the existing Facility Use Agreement between the
County and VeroTown, LLC. According to the agreement, the County was entitled
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to use the facility for up to two (2) days per year for educational, entertainment, and
community enrichment purposes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Moss, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
Loar, 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.G.1. 23-0372 Indian River County Beaches - Sectors 3 and 5 Post Hurricanes Ian and Nicole
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the BCC continue to support Staff's on-going discussions with
FEMA, FDEM, FDEP and other regulatory permitting agencies in order to
continue to pursue funding sources for any potential future nourishment/dune
repair projects addressing the impacts from Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Attachments: Staff Report
Draft Sector 3 Storm Damage Report
Draft Sector 5 Storm Damage Report
Natural Resources Manager Eric Charest provided an update through a
PowerPoint presentation on Sectors 3 and 5 beach status after Hurricanes Ian
and Nicole. Mr. Charest pointed out the County's coastline suffered significant
erosional losses to the beach and dune system. He stated the County had entered
into an agreement with the coastal consultant Aptim to prepare draft damage
assessment reports that would be used to further the County's efforts for receiving
or seeking funding from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for
losses that were encountered from hurricanes Ian and Nicole. He reviewed the
estimates to repair the damages from the 2022 Hurricane season for Sectors 3
and 5 and stated the County was working with FEMA to schedule dune
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restoration activities for the November 2023/March 2024 construction season.
Commissioner Flescher thanked Mr. Charest for his commitment to ensuring the
citizens of Indian River County get the fair dollar and value they deserve.
No Action Taken or Required
12.G.2. 23-0373 Sector 7 Beach and Dune Restoration Project Easement Status and Project
Options
Recommended Action: Staff is seeking BCC direction on the how to proceed with the Sector 7 Beach
and Dune Restoration project. The easement issue appears to be at an impasse
and while the County continues to reach out to property owners to obtain
easements, there is little chance that the County will obtain enough easements to
make the project viable.
Attachments: Staff Report
Natural Resources Manager Eric Charest provided in a PowerPoint presentation
an update on the Sector 7 Beach and Dune Restoration Project. He gave an
overview of the Sector 7 project timeline and the issue with obtaining the
easements needed to reach the required 90%. During the Beach and Shore
Preservation Advisory Committee (BSPAC) meeting held on April 17, 2023, Mr.
Charest informed the Committee that County staff had provided an update on the
Sector 7 Beach and Dune Restoration Project. Per the Committee members'
recommendations, Option 3 was revised to include modified language that
acknowledged the lack of stakeholder support for the current project that fell
short of the required 90%, making it non -constructible. Mr. Charest presented
the options to the Board and sought direction on proceeding with the Sector 7
project.
Chairman Earman was perplexed why some individuals refused to sign the
easement. He emphasized that signing it would enhance their property and raise its
value. It was worrisome to him that the stakeholders involved did not share this
viewpoint. The BSPAC had recommended that the lack of signed easements
made the project non -constructible. To tackle this problem, Chairman Earman
proposed that the Board grant Sandpointe Place resident Doug DeMuth a 30 -day
window to gather more easement signatures by approaching residents
door-to-door.
A discussion ensued among the Board and staff in regard to Option 3 and
allowing Mr. DeMuth an additional 30 days to obtain the signatures for the
easements. Staff pointed out that construction on Sector 7 would not be feasible
for the 2023/2024 construction season, and explained the reasoning for the 90%
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requirement for the number of easements, redesigning the project within the
constraints of the permit, and their concern whether the Federal Emergency
Management Association (FEMA) would grant another extension for the Sector 7
project funding or reallocate the funding already received for Sector 7 to Sectors
3 and 5. Vice Chairman Adams and Commissioner Loar both stated they were
not in favor of Option 3.
Dr. Miles Conway, South Beach Property Owners Association, stated they had
conducted a poll regarding the concerns of Sector 7 community members, which
became very important to him as many of these individuals were also association
members. He remarked he had just met Mr. DeMuth in the lobby to discuss
Code Enforcement and believed Mr. DeMuth should clarify the foundation as to
his thoughts on obtaining the additional signatures. Dr. Conway felt it was a fool's
errand as the coalition of homeowners had been advised by their attorneys not to
sign due to the perpetual nature of the easement.
Doug DeMuth, representing the Coalition of Homeowners Associations of Indian
River County, shared that their association spoke for around 70% of homeowners
in South Beach. He mentioned that they had been in touch with a group of
residents, mainly from the southern area, who expressed their concerns regarding
the perpetual nature of the easement. Mr. DeMuth remarked he had the
information of the residents who had yet to respond or had turned it down. He
believed the opportunity was there to revisit the residents from R99 South with a
personal touch that would allow the County to provide the maintenance of the 2.2
area mile of the beach, which had been critically eroded. Mr. DeMuth stressed
the importance of taking action to save the beaches. He aimed to obtain
signatures from 7 of the 14 properties, despite potential difficulty locating
"snowbird" owners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Moss, to approve Option 3: (Amended) Determine whether the project is not
constructible based on the lack of sufficient stakeholder support in signing
the easements or revised easements and the lack of public access defined by
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Direct staff to
pursue, study, and examine a feasible alternative project that could be
designed and built with an estimated cost of $10,000; and allow Sandpointe
resident Doug DeMuth a 30 -day window to collect easement signatures. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 3 - Chairman Earman, Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss
Nay: 2 - Vice Chairman Adams, and Commissioner Loar
H. Utilities Services
12.H.1. 23-0365 North Sebastian Septic to Sewer and Water Project Phase 2, Resolution IV
Recommended action: Staff requests authorization from the Board of County Commissioners to adopt
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Resolution IV and the final assessment roll and to establish 3.25% as the interest
rate for the assessment
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution No IV and Final Assessment Roll
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Director of Utility Services Sean Lieske
shared information about the water assessment for 161 parcels that were part of
the septic to sewer project in northern Indian River County. He stated that the
total assessed amount was $361,889.36, which averaged to $2,247.76 per
parcel. The Board approved Resolution 2022-104 on December 20, 2022,
which allowed for this amount to be placed on the tax roll. Director Lieske
mentioned that when Resolutions 1 and 2 were passed in 2020, the interest rate
was 3.25%. However, it had now increased to 7.5%, which would result in an
additional cost of $525.45 for homeowners. To avoid incurring interest,
homeowners could pay within 90 days.
Vice Chairman Susan Adams recommended the Board honor the 3.25% interest
as it was not the intent of the Board to make money off the residents.
Director Lieske thanked his staff for their hard work throughout this project.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Chairman
Earman, to approve 3.25% interest rate for the assessment and Resolution
2023-018 certifying "as -built" costs in connection with a special assessment
project for water main extension confirming the special assessments in
connection to serve 13700-13990 Ruffner Lane within River Trees; and 14365
78th Avenue, 14355 and 14370 80th Avenue within Ercildoune Heights
Subdivision No. 1; and all properties within Ercildoune Heights subdivision
no. 2; and all properties lying northwest of Bay Street (83rd Avenue), all
properties within Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4; 8240 133rd Court and 8225, 8245 and
8255 133rd Place within Block 14, 8230, 8240 and 8250 133rd Place, 8235, 8245
and 8255 134th Street within Block 15, 8240 134th Street, 13400 82nd Court,
and 8235 and 8255 135th Street within Block 16, of the plat of Wauregan on
Fleming Grant; and all properties within Blocks B-1 (less right-of-way), B-2,
B-3 and B-4 (river front), all properties within Block b-2 (railroad front), all
properties within Blocks 1, 2 and 3, and 12805 and 12835 82nd Court within
Block 5, and 12820 and 12846 82nd Court within Block 6, and 12920 and 12940
82nd Court within Block 8, and 12948 and 12960 82nd Court within Block 9,
and 12970 and 12980 82nd Court within Block 10, of the Townsite plat of
Roseland, Florida, located within unincorporated Indian River County,
Florida; providing for formal completion date, and date for payment without
penalty and interest. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher,
Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
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14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, Chairman
B. Commissioner Susan Adams, Vice Chairman
C. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
D. Commissioner Deryl Loar
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.B.1. 23-0366 Approval for Continued Rental of Frac Tanks and Equipment for Leachate
Disposal
Recommended action: Staff recommends approval from the Solid Waste Disposal District Board to
approve the change order and to coordinate with the Purchasing Department to
amend and increase the existing Purchase Order #95005 by $62,253.74
Attachments: Staff Report
Rain for Rent proposal #1027 -IND -2069055
There was no discussion on the item.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher,
Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss
153.2. 23-0367 Final Pay to Geosyntec for Work Order No. 16 - One Year of Groundwater
Monitoring/Reporting and Related Consulting Services at the South Gifford Road
Landfill
Recommended Action: Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve
Geosyntec Consultants' final invoice amount of $4,230.21
Attachments: Staff Report
Completion Report & Final Invoice
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There was no discussion on the Item.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to approve staffs recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher,
Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss
15.13.3. 23-0368 Final Pay to Geosyntec for Work Order No. 13 - 2021 Title V Air Operation
Permit Renewal Application
Recommended action: Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve
Geosyntec's final invoice amount of $137.26
Attachments: Staff Report
Project Completion Report & Final Invoice
There was no discussion on the Item.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher,
Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 12:28 pm
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Ryan L. Butler
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
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