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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, August 15, 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
William K. DeBraal, County Attorney
Ryan L. Butler, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Randi Wardlow, Deputy Clerk
Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 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
Wesley Davis, Property Appraiser
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
John Titkanich, County Administrator
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
Prior to discussion of the Agenda, Chairman Earman received an update from IT
Director Dan Russell regarding the upgraded media equipment in Chambers and in the
Emergency Operation Center.
Added: Item 9.C.: Trim Notices
Moved: Item 7.C. to Item I I.C.
Moved: Item 14.13. to Item 9.D.
Deleted: Item 8.A.I.
Deleted: Item 8.A.J.
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, 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. 23-0665 Presentation of Proclamation Designating August 31, 2023 as International Overdose
Awareness Day
Recommended Action: Read & Present
Attachments: Proclamation
Carrie Lester, Executive Director, Substance Awareness Center, thanked the Board
for bringing attention to the growing number of overdoses due to fentanyl. Ms. Lester
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invited the community to attend the Opioid Summit held on August 31, 2023,
International Overdose Awareness Day. Vero Beach Police Chief David Curry
assured the community that prevention and recovery efforts were being taken.
Read and Presented by Commissioner Loar
5.B. 23-0703 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Colonel Marty Zickert
Recommended Action: Read and Present
Attachments: Proclamation
Martin "Marty" Zickert was represented by his son and daughter-in-law as
Commissioner Moss read the proclamation in memory of Mr. Zickert, and spoke of
his many interests and community contributions including the Blue Angels Air Show
and veteran's services. The Commissioners shared their memories of Mr. Zickert's
larger -than -life personality and leadership. The Martin J. Zickert Memorial Fund
would be established to continue advocating for veterans.
The following people spoke on behalf of Mr. Zickert:
Michael Zickert
Cynthia Ryan, Executive Director, Veterans Council of Indian River County
Carroll Oates, Military Officer's Association of America
Jason Patzer, NextGen Veterans
Stephen Hume, Vice Chairman, Veterans Council of Indian River
Anthony Brown, Indian River County NAACP President
Read and Presented by Commissioner Moss
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Adams, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 06, 2023, and June 20,
2023 as written. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
Loar. and Commissioner Moss
6.A. 23-0729 Regular Meeting of June 06, 2023
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 060623 BCC Draft
Approved
6.B. 23-0734 Regular Meeting of June 20, 2023
Recommended Action: Approve
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Attachments: 06202023 BCC Draft
Approved
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
7.A. 23-0650 Florida Public Service Commission Consummating Order No.
PSC -2023 -0197 -CO -EQ. Petition for approval of renewable energy tariff and
standard offer contract, by Florida Power & Light Company, is on file for review in
the Office of the Clerk to the Board. (File ID: 23-0650)
Recommended Action: Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
73. 23-0653 Proof of Publication of Unclaimed Monies for Cash Bonds Deposited with the Clerk
of the Circuit Court prior to January 1, 2022, is on file in the Office of the Clerk to the
Board.
Recommended Action: Information Only
No Action Taken or Required
7.C. Note: Item 7.C. was moved to be heard as Item 1 I.C.
7.D. 23-0657 Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review
Recommended action: No Board action required
Attachments: Event Calendar
Chairman Earman encouraged residents to check out the many events at County
venues this month.
No Action Taken or Required
7.E. 23-0658 2024 Holiday Schedule
Recommended action: None required. Informational only.
Attachments: Staff Report
Chairman Earman noted the County Holiday Schedule was published.
No Action Taken or Required
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7.F. 23-0662 WeatherSTEM Phase 1 Extension of State -Funded Maintenance Costs
Recommended Action: Informational only. No action by the Board is necessary.
Attachments: Staff Report
Memorandum from FDEM
No Action Taken or Required
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7.G. 23-0698 Route 60 Hyundai and The Chiarenza Agency Parks & Recreation Sponsorship
Recommended Action: No action by the Board is necessary, informational purposes only.
Attachments: Staff Report
Route60 Sponsorship Agreement
Chairman Earman thanked Route 60 Hyundai and the Chiarenza Agency for their
one-year sponsorship of the Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of
$24,000.
No Action Taken or Required
7.H. 23-0702 Notice of Extension to Contract for Construction of Required Roadway
Improvements to 8th Street for Hampton Park PD (Re:
Right -Of -Way Permit No. 2022010843)
Attachments: Staff Report
No Action Taken or Required
7.1. 23-0708 Indian River County Draft Lagoon Management Plan Comment Period Update
Recommended Action: No action from the Board is required at this time
Attachments: Staff Report
8. CONSENT AGENDA
No Action Taken or Required
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Adams, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Item 8.M. for
discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
Loar. and Commissioner Moss
8.A. 23-0649 Checks and Electronic Payments June 30, 2023 to July 6, 2023
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of June 30, 2023 to July 6, 2023
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Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
8.B. 23-0652 Checks and Electronic Payments July 7, 2023 to July 13, 2023
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of July 7, 2023 to July 13, 2023
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
8.C. 23-0655 Checks and Electronic Payments July 14, 2023 to July 20, 2023
Recommended Action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of July 14, 2023 to July 20, 2023
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
8.D. 23-0677 Checks and Electronic Payments July 21, 2023 to July 27, 2023
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of July 21, 2023 to July 27, 2023
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
8.E. 23-0711 Checks and Electronic Payments July 28, 2023 to August 3, 2023
Recommended action: Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office
for the time period of July 28, 2023 to August 3, 2023
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report
Approved
8.F. 23-0664 Approval of Public Official Bond for Constitutional Officer - Ryan L. Butler
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: Clerk Memorandum
Public Official Bond - Ryan L. Butler
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Approved
8.G. 23-0544 Agreement between PCP Tactical, LLC and The Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County Florida
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners accept the
Agreement with PCP Tactical, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement
upon receipt of the fully executed Third Amendment from Florida Fish & Wildlife
Conservation Commission, and after review by the County Attorney for legal
sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
RFI Shooting Range
PCP Tactical LLC, Gorilla Ammo RFI Response
Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.H. 23-0709 Amendment No.l to Work Order No. #2 for Carter Associates, Inc. for Design and
Engineering Services for the Public Access Improvements on Sebastian Harbor
Preserve Conservation Area.
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully recommends that the Board approve Work Order No. 2,
Amendment No.1 - Carter Associates, Inc., Continuing Engineering Services RFQ
2018008, renewed April 6, 2021, for design and engineering services associated with
Sebastian Harbor Preserve, authorizing the professional services as outlined in Exhibit
A, and request the Board authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No.1,
Work Order No.2.
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendl to W02
Scope of Work
Approved staffs recommendation
8.1. 23-0710 Florida Inland Navigation District Project Agreement Amendment for #IR -20-69
(Jones' Pier Museum Exhibits)
Recommended action: Staff respectfully recommends the Board accept the Project Agreement Amendment
for #IR -20-69 Jones' Pier Museum Exhibits, and authorize the Chairman to execute
the Amendment after review and approval by the County Attorney.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Project Agreement Amendment
Approved staffs recommendation
8.J. 23-0712 Florida Inland Navigation District Project Agreement Amendment for #IR -21-71
(Environmental Learning Center Dock Replacement)
Recommended action: Staff respectfully recommends the Board accept the Project Agreement Amendment
for #IR -21-71 Environmental Learning Center Dock Replacement, and authorize the
Chairman to execute the Amendment after review and approval by the County
Attorney.
Attachments: Staff Report
Project Agreement Amendment
Approved staff's recommendation
8. K. 23-0713 Approval of Amendment 3 with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) Contract No 00252
Recommended action: Staff respectfully recommends that the Board approve the FWC Contract No. 00252
Amendment #3 and authorize the Chairman to execute the contract Amendment #3
after review by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Concessionaire Contract
FWC Contract Amendment 1
FWC Contract Amendment 2
FWC Contract Amendment 3
Approved staff's recommendation
B.L. 23-0687 Modification to Subgrant Agreement Between the Division of Emergency
Management and Indian River County for the Elevation of the Historic Jones
(Contract Number H0566)
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully recommends that the Chairman execute the Modified Subgrant
Agreement between the FDEM and the County.
Attachments: Staff Report
Modification to Subgrant Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.M. 23-0667 Award of Bid 2023054 - Hosie Shumann Basketball Court Replacement
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Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2023054 to Sport Surfaces, LLC, approve
the agreement, and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement after review and
approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and after the
contractor has reactivated its registration with the Building Division.
Attachments: Staff Report
Agreement
Resident Tom Sullivan requested discussion of this item to express concern over the
bids for the basketball court replacement at Hosie Shumann Park. Mr. Sullivan sought
to ensure that the bids, which seemed low in his opinion, reflected replacement and
not just resurfacing of the courts. County Administrator John Titkanich offered
assurance that the specifications called for removal of one court, and installation of
two new basketball courts.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Adams, 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
8. N. 23-0547 Waiver of Requirement for Bids for Vac -Con Hydro -Excavator Truck
22
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board waive the requirement forbids and authorize the
Purchasing Division to issue a purchase order in the amount of $574,958 to
Vac -Con.
Attachments: Staff Report
Vac Con Quote
Approved staff's recommendation
23-0558 Second Amendment to Supplemental Building Inspector Services Agreement with
M.T. Causley, LLC
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board approve the second amendment to the agreement with
M.T. Causley, authorize the Chairman to execute it, after review and approval by the
County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and authorize the Purchasing
Manager to execute any annual renewals that do not include a change to terms or
rates.
Attachments: Staff Report
Second Amendment
Approved staff's recommendation
23-0564 Second Extension and Amendment to Agreement for Annual Beach Parks Mowing
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and Grounds Maintenance (Bid #2020036)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the second extension and amendment to the
agreement with J -Mac Cleaning Services, Inc., and authorize the Chairman to execute
it after the County Attorney has approved it as to form and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Second Extension and Amendment
Approved staff's recommendation
8.Q. 23-0654 Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 07
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Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget resolution
amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget
Attachments: Staff Report
2022 2023 Resolution
Exhibit "A"
Approved staff's recommendation and Resolution 2023-047, amending the Fiscal
Year 2022-2023 Budget.
23-0669 Designation of Excess Equipment as Surplus and Authorization for Disposal and
Donation
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board declare the items on the Excess List for 081523 Agenda
as surplus, authorize their disposal or donation.
Attachments: Staff Report
Excess List for 081523
23-0675
Recommended Action:
Approved staff's recommendation
Revision to Administrative Policy AM 1000.1 - Claim settlement authority
Approve the proposed revisions to Administrative Policy AM 1000.1 and authorize
the County Administrator to sign the same for incorporation into the County
Administrative Policy Manual.
Attachments: Staff Report
Proposed Revisions
Approved staff's recommendation
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8.T. 23-0679 Rejection of Bids for 2023030 - Upper Floridan Aquifer South Well No. 1
Replacement
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board reject the responses to Bid 2023030, and authorize staff
to re -advertise the work, as described.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staff's recommendation
8.U. 23-0721 Authorization to Purchase Replacement Rescue Unit
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing Division to issue a Purchase
Order to South Florida Emergency Vehicles for the purchase of the rescue unit.
Attachments: Staff Report
SFEV Quote dated August 8. 2023
Approved staff's recommendation
8.V. 23-0726 Final Ranking of Firms and Authorization to Negotiate - RFQ 2023051 for
Engineering and Biological Support Services for Sector 4 Dune
Renourishment Project
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the Committee's final ranking and
authorize negotiations with the top ranked firm in accordance with FS
287.055, and the subsequently ranked firms, should negotiations with the top
ranked firm fail.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staff's recommendation
8.W. 23-0646 Dish Network Cell Site Lease Amendment
Recommended Action: Staff has coordinated with the County's Telecommunications Tower Consultant, the
County Attorney, and the Public Works Department on the contents of the
amendment and survey drawings. Staff recommends that the Board approve the
amendment and authorize the Chairman to execute the amendment and any associated
documentation.
Attachments: Staff Report
First Amendment
Boundary Survey
Original Lease
Approved staffs recommendation
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8.X. 23-0724 First Amendment to TIGR Acquisitions III, LLC, Easement Agreement
Recommended Action: Staff has coordinated with the County's Telecommunications Tower Consultant, the
County Attorney, and the Public Works Department on the contents of the
amendment and survey drawings. Staff recommends that the Board approve the
amendment and authorize the County Administrator to execute the amendment and
any associated documentation.
Attachments: Staff Report
Easement Agreement
Exhibit C
Easement Agreement - executed
Approved staff's recommendation
8.Y. 23-0695 Consideration of the Indian River County SHIP Program 2023 Annual Report
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: l.) Approve the
proposed SHIP 2023 annual report and authorize its formal submission to the Florida
Housing Finance Corporation; and 2.) Authorize the Chairman to sign the proposed
Certification form; and 3.) Authorize staff to make any minor reporting changes to
the annual report and Certification form that may be requested by the Florida Housing
Finance Corporation.
Attachments: Staff Report
SHIP Funds and Applicant Information Summary
SHIP Annual Closeout Report for FY 2020-2021
SHIP Annual Report Certification Form
Approved staffs recommendation
82. 23-0699 GRBK GHO North Beach, LLC's Request for Final Plat Approval for a Subdivision
to be known as Seaglass PD [PD -19-12-06 / 2004120424-92471 ]
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat approval
for Seaglass PD.
Attachments: Staff Report
Location Map
Final Plat Layout
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AA. 23-0648 Acceptance and Approval of Expenditures for Emergency Management
Preparedness Assistance (EMPA) State -Funded Subgrant Agreement (Agreement #
A0370)
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Recommended Action: Staff recommends approval of the EMPA State -Funded Subgrant Agreement,
associated expenditures, and authorization of the Chairman to execute this agreement
between Indian River County Emergency Management and the State of Florida,
Division of Emergency Management.
Attachments: Staff Report
FY 2023-2024 EMPA Agreement
IR(' (rant Fnrm
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AB. 23-0659 Legal Services - Labor and Employment Matters
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully recommends the Board of County Commissioners authorize the
continuation of the engagement agreement with Fisher & Phillips to provide legal
services for labor and employment matters.
Attachments: Staff Report
Fisher & Phillips Engagement Letter
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AC. 23-0660 Approval of Blue Medicare Advantage Renewal
Recommended action: Staff recommends and respectfully requests that the Board approve the renewal of the
Blue Medicare Advanced Platinum PPO plan effective October 1, 2023 through
September 30, 2024 and authorize the Chairman to execute the renewal agreement
Attachments: Staff Report
BlueMedicare Advanced Platinum PPO eff. October 1, 2022
BlueMedicare Master Agreement
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AD. 23-0705 Approval of Renewal of County's Stop Loss Policy with OptumHealth FY23/24
Recommended Action: Staff recommends and respectfully requests that the Board approve staff's
recommendation to renew with OptumHealth for the 2023/2024 plan year with the
current $300K ISL and $100K ASD at a 6% reduction in premiums, remove the
aggregate stop loss coverage at a savings of $61,910, and authorize the Chairman to
execute the application after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form
and legal sufficiency.
Attachments: Staff Report
Approved staff's recommendation
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8.AE. 23-0656
Recommended Action:
66th Avenue from 69th Street to CR-510/85th Street Amendment No. 11 -
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. (IRC -1505B)
Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 11 to Kimley-Horn & Associates,
Inc., and requests the Board authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No. 11
on their behalf for a not -to -exceed amount of $235,490.00.
Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment No. 11
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AF. 23-0706 Amendment No. 1 to Work Order No. 8 Ecological Associates, Inc. HCP Sea
Turtle Monitoring North and South County
Recommended action: The recommendation of staff is for the Board to approve Amendment No. 1 to Work
Order No. 8 of the contract with Ecological Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$8,409.50, and authorize the Chairman to sign on behalf of the County
Attachments: Staff Report
Revised Scope
Amendment No. 1 Execution
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AG. 23-0661 Approval of Extension to Memorandum of Understanding between Humane Society
of Vero Beach & Indian River County Florida Inc. and the Indian River County
Board of County Commissioners
Recommended action: Staff is recommending the Board approve and execute the Extension to the
Memorandum of Understanding for Animal Shelter Services between the Humane
Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County Florida and Indian River County
Board of County Commissioners.
Attachments: Staff Report
MOu
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AH. 23-0663 Request from National Health Transport, Inc. for a Class "B" Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to Provide Non -Emergency Ambulance Inter -Facility
transports Originating from Indian River County
Recommended action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Class "B"
Certificate Renewal to National Health Transport, Inc. to be effective for a period of
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two (2) years from August 18, 2023 to August 17, 2025.
Attachments: Staff Report
Certificate
Approved staff's recommendation
August 15, 2023
8.Al. 23-0670 Approval of Resolution Establishing Fair Market Rental Rates for Housing Choice
Voucher Program
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board approve the resolution setting the Fair Market Rental
Rates for Fiscal Year 2024 and authorize the Chairman to execute the resolution on
behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Deleted
8.AJ. 23-0671 Approval of Resolution Establishing Utility Rates for Housing Choice Voucher
Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2024
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the utility rate resolution for Fiscal Year 2024
and authorize the Chairman to execute the resolution on behalf of the Board.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A to Reso
Deleted
8.AK. 23-0678 Request to move forward with Voluntary Dismissal of Claim against Suncor Ft.
Pierce, LLC.
Recommended action: Staff recommends the Board authorize staff to move forward in the filing of a Notice
of Voluntary Dismissal for the above-named injunction.
Attachments: Staff Report
Memo to BCC 12-6-22
Fence Inspection Report 7.17.23
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AL. 23-0683 Resolution Cancelling Taxes - Purchased from Willie James Cobb
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
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the Resolution to the Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser so that any delinquent
or current taxes can be cancelled.
Attachments: Staff Report
8.AM. 23-0700
Recommended Action:
Resolution
Warranty Deed
Approved staff's recommendation and Resolution 2023-048, cancelling certain
taxes upon publicly owned lands, pursuant to Section 196.28, Florida Statutes.
Contract for Deputy County Attorney Susan Prado
The County Attorney recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve
the attached Employment Agreement with the Deputy County Attorney and authorize
the County Attorney to sign the Agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Employment Agreement
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AN. 23-0701 Approval of Medical Examiners Building Ground Lease
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board approves the ground lease for the new medical
examiners building on the campus of Indian River State College and authorize the
chairman to execute the lease on its behalf.
Attachments: Staff Report
A arinl Phnfn
Ground Lease
Exhibit A to Ground Lease
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AO. 23-0714 Work Order No. 2 to Bowman Consulting Group, LTD., for West Wabasso Septic
to Sewer Phase 3A Construction Phase Services
Recommended Action: Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve Work Order No. 2
to Bowman Consulting Group, LTD., in the amount of $75,000.00 to provide
construction phase services and authorize the Chairman to execute and sign on their
behalf. So long as there are no changes in the dollar amount under the work order,
upon adequate completion of the work set forth in the work order, staff is directed to
make final payment and release any retainage to Bowman Consulting, LTD., after
review and approval by the Purchasing Manager and the County Attorney's Office
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Attachments: Staff Report
Work Order No 2 - West Wabasso Phase 3A
Approved staffs recommendation
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8.AP. 23-0715 Payment for Replacement of Backflow Device and Installation of Protective Cage at
Gifford Youth Achievement Center
Recommended Action: Indian River County Department of Utility Services requests the Indian River County
Board of County Commissioners approve the transfer of $2,782.93 from Indian
River County's General Fund/GYAC/Renewal and Replacement Account
001-247021 to the expense account of General Fund/Facilities Management/Other
Contractual Services /GYAC, Account 00122019-033490-21023
Attachments: Staff Report
Invoice 070723
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AQ. 23-0716 Amendment 2 to Kimley-Horn Work Order No. 15 - Ixora Park Sewer
Rehabilitation
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Amendment 2
to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Work Order No. 15 in the amount of
$31,254.00 to cover additional Indian River County Department of Utility Services'
requested changes for the Ixora Park Sewer Rehabilitation, and authorize the chair to
execute the same. So long as there are no changes in the dollar amount under the
work order, upon adequate completion of the work set forth in the work order, staff
is directed to make final payment and release any retainage to Kimley-Horn and
Associates, Inc., after review and approval by the Purchasing Manager and the
County Attorney's Office
Attachments: Staff Report
John Boyer's Email re Ixora Park - Kimlev Horn Services
Amendment 2 and Scope of Work
Approved staff's recommendation
8.AR. 23-0717 Termination of Reclaimed Water Agreement with John's Island Water Management
Recommended Action: Indian River County Department of Utility Services recommends the Indian River
County Board of County Commissioners approve the "Termination of Agreement for
the Delivery of Reclaimed Water Between Indian River County, Florida, and John's
Island Water Management, Inc." and authorize the Chairman to sign on their behalf
Attachments: Staff Report
Termination of Reclaimed Water Agreement
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Approved staffs recommendation
8.AS. 23-0723 Application for Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) Grant
for West Wabasso Park Playground
Recommended action: Staff respectfully recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve staff's
submission of a FRDAP Grant application as outlined above and authorize staff to
execute any necessary grant submission documents for the application to the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection in an amount of $50,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Grant Form
Approved staffs recommendation
8.AT. 23-0686 Indian River County Code Chapter 309, Fair Housing - Annual Report
Recommended Action: No Action Required
Attachments: Staff Report
No Action Taken or Required
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
9.A. 23-0688 Supervisor of Elections Leslie Rossway Swan re: Approval to Trade In EViD
Compact Units for the EViD Edge Model
Recommended Action: Discussion and Consideration of Request
Attachments: Supervisor of Elections Memo
Supervisor of Elections Leslie R. Swan sought approval to utilize funds to upgrade the
electronic poll books to the EV1D Edge model which was compatible with
ballot -on -demand printers planned for use in the November 7, 2023 Municipal
elections. The existing poll books would be traded -in.
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Chairman Earman,
to approve the Supervisor of Elections request to upgrade the Department's
electronic poll books to the latest model. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
Loar, and Commissioner Moss
9.B. 23-0727 Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers re: FY23 Auction Proceeds
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Recommended Action: Discussion
Attachments: Sheriffs Memo - Auction Proceeds
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers sought approval to use net proceeds from
the online auction of surplus property in the amount of $183,653.23 for the purchase
of new, like -kind property.
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Vice Chairman Adams,
to approve the Sheriffs request to use net proceeds from the auction of surplus
property and vehicles to purchase new, like -kind property. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
Loar, and Commissioner Moss
9.C. 23-0747 Property Appraiser's OfficeTRIM notice notification
Recommended Action: Information Only
Indian River County Property Appraiser Wesley Davis advised the public that TRIM
(Truth in Millage) notices had been mailed, and urged homeowners to review their
property values and exemptions for accuracy. He noted the deadline to contact the
Property Appraiser's Office for corrections was September 5, 2023. TRIM notices
could also be obtained on the website at ircpa.org.
No Action Taken or Required
9.D. 23-0736 Oslo Cemetery
Recommended Action: Discussion
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum
Oslo Cemetery Burial Site Names
Minutes October 4. 20
Vice Chairman Adams sought the Board's approval for Mr. Ron Meadows to secure
burial plots for himself and his immediate family at the Oslo Cemetery. The Vice
Chairman explained that policies for the cemetery had not been finalized because a
survey still needed to be completed. According to interim policies, Mr. Meadows and
his family were entitled to burial rights at Oslo because Mr. Meadows' twin brother
was buried there, qualifying them as a pioneer family.
County Attorney Bill DeBraal referred Mr. Meadows to Deputy County Attorney
Susan Prado for assistance.
Mr. Meadows spoke before the Board in support of his request. He also requested
the placement of plot markers to define the family's space and to prevent inadvertent
usage of the plots.
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A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to approve creation of an interim policy regarding the Oslo Cemetery to
allow Mr. Ron Meadows to secure six (6) burial plots for him and his family,
including the addition of corner markers to designate his family's plots. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner
Loar, and Commissioner Moss
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THIS HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD.
10.A.1. 23-0720 Public Hearing to Adopt SWDD Rate Resolution 2023-001 (Legislative)
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Solid Waste Disposal District Board hold a Public
Hearing to amend Attachment I and Attachment 2 and approve Rate Resolution
2023-001
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution 2023-001
Director of Utility Services Sean Lieske presented the Resolution to memorialize
new Solid Waste Disposal District rates which had been previously approved by
the Board at the April 4, 2023 meeting. Mr. Lieske noted the Resolution also
included rates for crushed concrete.
The Chairman opened the public hearing for comments. There being none, the
Chairman closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation and SWDD Resolution 2023-001,
modifying the schedule of Waste Generation Units and the Schedule of Rates
and Fees of the Solid Waste Disposal District of Indian River County, Florida.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher,
Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.B.1. 23-0681 Public Discussion Request from SCLCIRC-GEMPO, M. Wright re: The
Gentrification of Gifford
Recommended Action: No action required
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Attachments: Public Discussion Request
Article of Organization for GEMPO, LLC
Speaker not present
No Action Taken or Required
August 15, 2023
10.B.2. 23-0689 Public Discussion Request from SCLCIRC-GEMPO, D. Jennings re: The
Gentrification of Gifford
Recommended action: No action required
Attachments: Public Discussion Request GEMPO
Article of Organization for GEMPO, LLC
Speaker not present
No Action Taken or Required
10.6.3. 23-0690 Public Discussion Request from SCLCIRC-GEMPO, W. Crawford re: The
Gentrification of Gifford
Recommended Action: No action required
Attachments: Public Discussion Request GEMPO
Article of Organization for GEMPO, LLC
[Note: Terry Booty, President, Urban Farmer's Inc., spoke in place of M.
Wright]
Terry Booty spoke on behalf of the SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership
Conference) to help create opportunities for people of color in this region through
affordable housing. In conjunction with subsidized housing, Mr. Booty discussed
the importance of allowing people to participate in the economic cycle to ensure a
better future. He appealed to the Board to take a closer look at procurement
standards for those entities receiving SHIP (State Housing Initiatives Partnership)
funds, and requested inclusion for local residents with jobs that would help
provide a bridge to success.
No Action Taken or Required
10.B.4. 23-0691 Public Discussion Request from SCLCIRC-GEMPO, E. Holmes re: The
Gentrification of Gifford
Recommended Action: No action required
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Attachments: Public Discussion Request GEMPO
Article of Organization for GEMPO, LLC
August 15, 2023
Edward Holmes discussed the available pool of skilled labor in the Gifford
community, where several construction projects were planned, and advocated for
providing jobs to local construction tradespeople. He noted the disparity in
income between Gifford and the rest of affluent Indian River County, and
requested inclusion and support from the Board by providing job opportunities for
the betterment of its residents.
No Action Taken or Required
10.6.5. 23-0692 Public Discussion Request from SCLCIRC-GEMPO, A. Stewart re: The
Gentrification of Gifford
Recommended Action: No action required
Attachments: Public Discussion Request GEMPO
Article of Organization for GEMPO, LLC
Anthony Stewart provided packets of information to the Board regarding his
discussion of the gentrification of Gifford. Mr. Stewart referenced the book, The
Injustice of Place, as he talked about the history of neglect, crime, and poverty
in Gifford, and the connection to the upcoming redevelopment. Mr. Stewart
mentioned the example of Vero Village, a community planned to be built in
Gifford, which set aside less than 1/3 of the units as affordable housing, and would
not provide jobs to local residents. He advocated for providing more job
opportunities to help residents help themselves out of poverty.
No Action Taken or Required
10.B.6. 23-0693 Public Discussion Request from SCLCIRC-GEMPO, J.B. Jennings re: The
Gentrification of Gifford
Recommended Action: No action required
Attachments: Public Discussion Request GEMPO
Article of Organization for GEMPO, LLC
J. Blayne Jennings appeared before the Board to discuss an affordable housing
project planned for construction in Gifford. He requested the Board consider
hiring local residents to construct the housing project in order to support the
community by providing jobs.
No Action Taken or Required
10.B.7. 23-0728 Public Discussion Request from Miss B's Learning Bees re: Fees for Renting IG
Center
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Recommended Action: No Action Required
Attachments: Public Discussion Request Miss B's Learning Bees
Mrs. B's Learning Bees CEO Latoya Bullard recounted the growth of the Mrs.
B's program (the Program), which provided after school tutoring for underserved
children in the County. She informed that her organization had been paying
$35,000 per year to rent rooms at the County's iG Center, and with their recent
expansion, the cost to use the iG Center had increased to $50,000 per year. She
requested the Board's assistance with the fee increase.
Sara Smith, volunteer with Mrs.B's Learning Bees, advocated for the Program's
results and requested the board's assistance on the program's behalf.
Chairman Earman suggested Director of Parks and Recreation Beth Powell may
be able to assist. Deputy County Administrator Mike Zito informed the Board
that the Program was already the recipient of a 25% non-profit agency discount,
as well as an extra Board -approved 25% discount.
Vice Chairman Adams discussed the standing policy that public discussion items
were not actionable, and if a Commissioner wished to bring the item back before
the Board they could.
No Action Taken or Required
The Chairman called a recess at 10:50 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 11:00
a.m., with all members present.
10.B.8. 23-0732 Public Discussion Request from Dr. Miles Conway, President of the South Beach
Property Owners Inc. re: State of Florida Proposed Legislation to Preempt to the
State Indian River County Authority to Regulate Rentals
Recommended Action: No action required
Attachments: Public Discussion Reauest M.Conwav
Dr. Miles Conway, President, South Beach Property Owners, Inc. (SBPO),
appeared before the Board to discuss the rules regarding short term rentals in the
County. Mr. Conway warned that planned fees and restrictions on short-term rentals
would nullify the protection of home -rule and would cause the County to have their
ability to regulate the industry removed. He requested the Board orchestrate a
lobbying effort, led by Commissioner Loar, to avoid preemption and preserve home
rule.
No Action Taken or Required
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C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
10.C.1. 23-0666 Public Notice of Public Hearing for August 29, 2023, to Consider an Ordinance
Concerning Fines For Vacation Rental Violations
Attachments: Staff Report
County Administrator John Titkanich requested withdrawal of the Ordinance in
light of the proposed State legislature bill which threatened to preempt home rule
and limit County regulations regarding short-term rentals. Chairman Earman
agreed the matter deserved further consideration in light of the legislative climate.
Administrator Titkanich discussed the existing fee schedule and posited there may
be room to enhance fees without resorting to enhanced fines as described in the
Ordinance. County Attorney Bill DeBraal expressed his support for a
wait-and-see approach with regard to the legislature. Commissioner Flescher
noted the County's policies have brought additional scrutiny, and the County
should be prepared to defend home rule.
Dr. Miles Conway suggested following the rules in place to revoke licenses as a
means of censure against rentals which violated County regulations. The Board
and staff discussed the pros and cons of this process.
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Commissioner
Flescher, to approve the deletion of the Public Hearing from the August 29,
2023 Agenda, and to approve tabling the Ordinance. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher,
Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss
10.C.2. 23-0685 Public Notice of Public Hearing for August 29, 2023, to Consider an Ordinance
Imposing An Additional Cent of Tourist Development Taxes and Reallocating the
Authorized Uses of Tourist Development Tax Revenue
Attachments: Staff Report
County Attorney Bill DeBraal read the public notice into the record.
No Action Taken or Required
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
11.A. 23-0682 First Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Indian River
County and Teamsters, Local Union No. 769 - FY23/24 General Wage Increase
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Recommended action: Staff respectfully recommends approval of general wage increase of $1.25 per hour
or 6%, whichever is greater, for employees represented by the Teamsters, Local
Union No. 769 effective the first full pay period in October 2023 and requests the
Board authorize its Chairman to sign the first amendment to Article 33 - Wages of the
collective bargaining agreement providing for the general wage increase.
Attachments: Staff Report
Exhibit A
First Amendment to Article 33 - Wages
County Administrator John Titkanich reviewed details of the First Amendment to the
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the County and Teamsters Local Union
No. 769. He requested the Board's approval of the negotiated wage increase.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Loar,
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
11. B. 23-0704 Memorandum of Agreement between Indian River County/Indian River County
Emergency Services District and IAFF, Local Union No. 2201 - FY2023/24
Providing General Wage Increase and Returning to Average Pay
Recommended Action: Staff respectfully recommends approval of the Memorandum of Agreement to
provide for a 6% general wage increase for employees represented by the IAFF,
Local Union No. 2201 effective the first full pay period in October 2023 and return to
payment of an average biweekly wage to fire certified shift employees, and authorize
its Chairman to sign the Memorandum of Agreement.
Attachments: Staff Report
Memorandum of Agreement
County Administrator John Titkanich reviewed details of the Memorandum of
Agreement between the Indian River County Emergency Services District and IAFF,
Local Union No. 2201. He requested the Board's approval of the negotiated wage
increase, and returning to providing an average biweekly wage.
Commissioner Loar received clarification from Administrator Titkanich regarding the
variable pay rate which was dependent upon the number of Kelly days (additional
days ofi).
Deputy County Administrator Mike Zito thanked staff for their assistance and noted
the paperwork included in the backup did not have a signature block for the
Chairman; it would be added before final execution of the document.
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Christen Brewer, Union President, and Emergency Services District Director David
Johnson thanked the Board for their support.
Chairman Earman thanked staff on both sides of the negotiating table for smoothly
reaching an agreement.
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Commissioner Flescher,
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
11.C. 23-0651 3rd Quarter FY 2022/2023 Budget Report
Recommended Action: No Action Required
Attachments: Staff Report
3rd Quarter Budget Report
[Clerk's note: This Item was heard following Item 12.G1.]
County Administrator John Titkanich sought to inform the Board of trends reflected in
the quarterly budget report. He noted that while general fund revenue was up, there
were important declines in traffic impact fees, building department revenues, and
housing starts. These statistics aligned with economic forecasts for slowdowns in
growth, and Administrator Titkanich wanted the Board and the public to be aware.
Commissioner Loar echoed the Administrator's words, and noted the same warning
was discussed during the County's Budget Workshop meeting on July 12, 2023.
No Action Taken or Required
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. Coin munity Development
B. Emergency Services
C. General Services
D. Human Resources
E. Information Technology
F. Office of Management and Budget
G. Public Works
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12.G.1. 23-0581 CR -510 FDOT Widening Concept - Possible Closure of Existing Old Dixie
Railway Crossing
Recommended Action: Staff is requesting direction from the Board on the possibility of closing the FEC
railway crossing on Old Dixie Highway to accommodate the widening project for
CR -510
Attachments: Staff Report
Old Dixie FEC Railway Crossing Map
Old Dixie FEC Railway Crossing Sebastian
CR 510 Alternative 3
Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka appeared before the Board to discuss a
Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) study the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT) was conducting as part of the plan to widen CR -510
to four lanes from 58th Avenue to east of US -1. At issue was the Florida East
Coast (FEC) railroad crossing at CR -510 and US -1 and FEC's policy that when
lanes are added to a crossing, those lanes must be compensated for by closing
another crossing in the general area.
The FDOT suggested closing a nearby crossing where the FEC railroad crossed
Old Dixie Highway in order to compensate for the CR -510 widening, as shown in
presented photographs. Mr. Szpyrka showed that Old Dixie Highway south of
the railway crossing was narrow and in disrepair. Staff sought direction from the
Board on the possibility of closing this railway crossing.
Commissioner Loar was informed by Mr. Szpyrka that the County could give up
their rights to FEC and the FEC would close the crossing; similar compensations
had been made previously. In response to Commissioner Flescher, Mr. Szpyrka
suggested the closure would benefit area development because the County
gained an expanded intersection at CR -510 and US -1 in exchange for closing the
south segment of Old Dixie Highway, which was unsuitable for heavy traffic. He
mentioned unresolved negotiations with the Spirit of Sebastian Development,
which wanted full access to that stretch of Old Dixie Highway, and the County
which maintained safety concerns.
Mr. Szpyrka also noted there were limited crossings available to satisfy the FEC's
rule, and closing this low volume road segment would impact the County the least.
Commissioner Moss was informed this stretch of Old Dixie Highway was not on
the County's CIE list for widening. County Administrator Titkanich discussed the
details of road closure procedures with Mr. Szpyrka.
Karen Mechling, representing the developers of the Spirit of Sebastian, stated the
developer would like to be part of the process in deciding the future of Old Dixie
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Highway moving forward.
Brian Benton, Sebastian Interim City Manager, supported the closure and sought
to ensure the City was kept in the loop regarding future development.
Joseph Paladin, President, Black Swan Consulting, expressed support for the
County's recommendation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, 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
H. Utilities Services
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS
A. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, Chairman
B. Commissioner Susan Adams, Vice Chairman
Note: Item 14.13. was moved to be heard as Item 9.D.
C. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
D. Commissioner Deryl Loar
E. Commissioner Laura Moss
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
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.
A. Emergency Services District
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman
Adams, to approve the Solid Waste Disposal District Meeting Minutes of June
6, 2023, and June 20, 2023 as written. The motion carried by the following
vote:
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Aye: 5 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher,
Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss
15. B.1. 23-0733 Approval of the Solid Waste Disposal District Meeting Minutes of July 06, 2023
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 060623 SWDD Draft
Approved
15.B.2. 23-0735 Approval of the Solid Waste Disposal District Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023
Recommended Action: Approve
Attachments: 06202023 SWDD Draft
Approved
15-B.3. 23-0718 Agreement with Kessler Consulting for Landfill and Customer Convenience
Centers Procurement Assistance and Contract Extension Request with Republic
Services
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 form and legal
sufficiency. Staff is also seeking input from the Board on the granting of a
nine-month extension to Republic Services at a 7% increase in current rate
Attachments: Staff Report
Proposal from Kessler Consulting Inc
Draft Agreement
Director of Utility Services Sean Lieske presented the Board with two items
related to the maintenance and operation (O&M) agreement with Republic
Services of Florida for the County's landfill and landfill gas system. The first was
regarding a sample agreement with Kessler Consulting, Inc. (KCI) for their
assistance in the procurement process for landfill O&M. Mr. Lieske noted that
the County was currently contracted with Republic Services of Florida (Republic)
through December 31, 2024. Staff looked to start the procurement process early
to allow for any changes.
The second item, Mr. Lieske informed, was a request to enter into an agreement
with Republic to extend their contract by nine months to September 30, 2025,
with a 7% rate increase for those months; this would align the contract with the
County's fiscal year-end.
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Fulton Smith, General Manager, Republic Services, was present should the Board
have any questions.
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, 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
15.B.4. 23-0719 Renewal with Tiger Inc for Sale and Purchase of Natural Gas
Recommend ed Action Staff recommends approval from the Solid Waste Disposal District Board to
approve the Transaction Confirmation 42 with Tiger, Inc. for Sale and Purchase
of Natural Gas, and authorize the Chairman to sign the necessary documents to
effectuate the approval
Attachments: Staff Report
Transaction Confirmation #2
Director of Utility Services Sean Lieske presented a contract extension with
Tiger, Inc. for the sale and purchase of natural gas utilized by the Indian River
Sustainability Center, LLC for the leachate evaporation project. Mr. Lieske
explained the County had hoped to utilize the natural gas produced by the landfill,
however, that process was still being improved to reach required output. The
contract would extend the agreement seven months to February 29, 2024, at an
estimated cost of $45,000 per month.
Commissioner Loar received information regarding the variability in natural gas
costs, as Mr. Lieske noted the price would be fixed to the market rate at the time
of contract execution.
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, 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.B.5. 23-0722 Amendment No. 4 to Sitecrafters of Florida
Recommended action Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve
Amendment No. 4 to Sitecrafters of Florida, Inc., and authorize the Chairman to
sign the agreement after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form
and legal sufficiency
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Attachments: Staff Report
Amendment No 4
Utility Services Director Sean Lieske presented Amendment No. 4 to the
Agreement with Sitecrafters of Florida, a contractor who crushes concrete on-site
at the landfill. Mr. Lieske informed the Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD)
was looking into potentially selling the crushed concrete to the open market.
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner
Loar, 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
C. Environmental Control Board
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 12:06 p.m.
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