HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/2014 (4)BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
County Commission Chamber
Indian River County Administration Complex
1801 27th Street, Building A
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388
www.ircgov.com
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT
Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
Wesley S. Davis, Vice Chairman
Joseph E. Flescher
Bob Solari
Tim Zorc
District 4 Present
District 1 Present
District 2 Present
District 5 Present
District 3 Present
Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit
Court and Comptroller
Maureen Gelfo, Deputy Clerk
Present
Present
Present
Present
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CALL TO ORDER 9:00 A.M.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Wesley S. Davis, Vice Chairman
Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
9:01 Add: Item 14.A.1. Indian River County Endorsement to Designate Florida
a.m. Shore and Beach Preservation Association (FSBPA) Private Citizen Award in
Mr. Ralph Sexton's honor.
Additional Backup to Item 14.D.1. Reorganization of Indian River Lagoon -
National Estuary Program (IRL-NEP) was added prior to the meeting.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by Commissioner
Flescher, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda as amended.
Board of County Commission Minutes Page 1
September 16, 2014
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5.
PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
9:01 A. Presentation of the Painting "Marching Band", by Artist Barbara Landry, to
a.m. the Board of County Commission by Barbara Hoffman, Chairman, Cultural
Council of Indian River County
Barbara Hoffman presented the painting "Marching Band" to the
County Commissioners. Artist Barbara Landry explained that the
painting symbolizes patriotism.
9:06 B. Presentation of Proclamation Designating September 15 — 19, 2014, as
a.m. Industry Appreciation Week in Indian River County, Florida
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Presented by Chairman O'Bryan to Helene Caseltine, Economic
Development Director, Indian River County Chamber of Commerce;
Jay Hart, Chairman, Economic Leadership Alliance Program; Lynn
Fiske, EGP the Document Imaging People, Chair of the Industry
Appreciation Awards Committee, and Committee Members Melody
Ipolito, Kmetz, Nuttall, Elwell, Graham CPA's; Donna Kingsley, Vero
Chemical; and David Hooper, Marine Bank and Trust.
Ms. Caseltine announced that the Industry Appreciation Awards
Luncheon will be held on September 18, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at the
Richardson Center, Indian River State College.
Chairman O'Bryan commented on the success of the Local Jobs Grant
Program.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES PAGE
9:14 A. Regular Meeting of August 19, 2014
a.m.
7.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, the Board unanimously approved the
minutes of the August 19, 2014 Board of County Commission
meeting, as written.
INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT
REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
9:14 Chairman O'Bryan pointed out that: (1) the effective date of the elimination of
a.m. the rate equalization charge is October 1, 2014; (2) the United States Coast
Guard will be accepting written comments on the marine impacts of the All
Aboard Florida High Speed Rail Project at a public hearing on October 2 and 3,
2014; (3) the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is having a
public meeting to seek input on the draft Indian River Lagoon System Aquatic
Preserves Management Plan on September 23, 2014; and (4) the City of
Fellsmere is proposing to annex ±8,845.19 acres known as the Corrigan
Property.
Board of County Commission Minutes Page 2
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B.
C.
D.
Elimination of the Rate Equalization Charge in the Non -Unincorporated
areas of Indian River County
(memorandum dated September 8, 2014)
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U.S. Coast Guard Navigational Survey and Public Heanngs on October
2nd and 3`d, 2014
(memorandum dated September 10, 2014)
5-10
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Office,
Indian River Lagoon System Aquatic Preserves Notice of Public
Meeting to Seek Input on Draft Indian River Lagoon System Aquatic
Preserves Management Plan Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
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City of Fellsmere proposed Ordinance No. 2014-16 Annexation
consisting of ± 8,845.19 Acres, Known as the Corrigan Property, located
easterly and westerly of I-95 and contiguous to the existing City Limits
of the City of Fellsmere, is on file in the Office of the Clerk to the Board
CONSENT AGENDA
9:15 MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by Vice
a.m. Chairman Davis, to approve the Consent Agenda, pulling Items 8.E., 8.F., and
8.M. for discussion.
The Chairman asked for requests from the public.
Alan Harshman, 414 Harvey Avenue, Palm Bay, requested to pull Item 8.C.
MOTION WAS AMENDED by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by Vice
Chairman Davis, to pull Item 8.C. for discussion.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion carried
unanimously.
A. Approval of Warrants — August 29, 2014 to September 5, 2014
(memorandum dated September 5, 2014) 12-20
Approved the list of warrants (checks) and wires as supplied by the
Comptroller's Office.
B. Authorization to Attend Public Funds Investment Seminar
(memorandum dated September 4, 2014) 21-23
Authorized the County Administrator to attend Public Trust
Advisors complimentary Public Funds Investment Seminar on
October 16, 2014, in Orlando, Florida.
Board of County Commission Minutes Page 3
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9:30 C. Work Order No. 2 Morgan & Eklund, Inc., Bathymetric and Sidescan
a.m. Sonar Surveys of Potential Artificial Reef Sites, Proposed Location:
Five Miles East of Sebastian Inlet
(memorandum dated September 8, 2014)
D.
9:23 E.
a.m.
Shawn Mecchella, Strike -Zone Fishing, and former Board Member
of the Sebastian Inlet Sportfisherman Association, presented to the
Commissioners a letter of support for the artificial reef program.
He spoke of the positive impacts of the reefs, and asked the Board to
help fund the proposed surveys of potential artificial reef sites five
miles east of the Sebastian Inlet.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by
Vice Chairman Davis, to approve and authorize the Chairman to
execute Work Order No. 2 to the Professional Land Surveying and
Mapping Services contract with Morgan and Eklund, Inc.
County Coastal Engineer James Gray explained for Vice Chairman
Davis why the reefs cannot be located closer than the proposed five
miles offshore.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and the Motion carried
unanimously.
Work Order No. 4, Dunkelberger Engineering and Testing, Inc., Old
Dixie Highway Resurfacing (I.R.F.W.C.D. North Relief Canal to 71st
Street) IRC Project No. 1137
(memorandum dated September 2, 2014)
Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Work Order No.
4 to Dunkelberger Engineering and Testing, Inc., for a not -to -exceed
amount of $26,038.00, authorizing the professional services outlined
in the Scope of Services (Exhibit A).
Award of Bid No: 2014044, Old Dixie Highway Resurfacing
(I.R.F.W.C.D. North Relief Canal to 71st Street) IRC Project No. 1137
(memorandum dated August 22, 2014)
Commissioner Zorc pointed out that Timothy Rose, the proposed
contractor, had not completed the Oslo Road (from 43rd — 58th
Avenue) Road Widening Project on time.
Director of Public Works Chris Mora explained that Mr. Rose had
experienced significant delays beyond his control, and that
liquidated damages would not be assessed against Mr. Rose for that
project.
A discussion ensued between Vice Chairman Davis and Director
Mora about salvaging millings from road projects wherever
possible.
Board of County Commission Minutes Page 4
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Chairman O'Bryan asked staff to let Mr. Rose know that there are
liquidated damages for going beyond the stipulated time period, and
emphasize that the County wants this project to be his primary
focus.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by Vice
Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously: (1) approved the project
award to Timothy Rose Contracting, Inc., in the amount of
$1,792,422.35; and (2) authorized the Chairman to execute said
agreement after receipt and approval of the required Public
Construction Bond and Certificate of Insurance and after the
County Attorney has approved the agreement as to form and legal
sufficiency.
9:28 F. Approval of Award for Bid 2015008 — Annual Bid for Mowing at Water
a.m. Plants
(memorandum dated September 8, 2014)
G.
Chairman O'Bryan noted that the second lowest bidder, Sunshine
Land Design, asked to withdraw its bid because errors in their bid
worksheet would allow for a less than satisfactory performance of
the contract, and Sunshine was asked to withdraw their bid and
never bid on this contract again. He suggested that Sunshine Land
Design be allowed to bid on the subject contract after a five-year
prohibition period.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, the Board unanimously: (1) terminated
award of the previous Annual Bid 2013005 to B&E Property
Maintenance; (2) allowed Sunshine Land Design to withdraw their
bid with the understanding that they may bid on this contract after
a five-year prohibition period; (3) awarded Bid 2015008 to STS
Maintain Services, Inc. of Palm City as the next lowest most
responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications as set
forth in the Invitation to Bid; (4) authorized the Purchasing Division
to issue blanket purchase orders for the period of October 1, 2014
through September 30, 2015 to the recommended bidder; and (5)
authorized the Purchasing Manager to renew this bid for two (2)
additional one (1) year periods subject to satisfactory performance,
vendor acceptance, and the determination that renewal of this
annual bid is in the best interest of Indian River County.
Declaration of Excess Equipment as Surplus for Sale or Disposal
(memorandum dated September 8, 2014)
Declared the items on the Excess Equipment List as surplus and
authorized their sale and/or disposal.
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Thomas F. Scott's Request for Extension of Site Plan Approval for an
Assisted Living Facility Development to be Known as Reflections ALF
(memorandum dated September 2, 2014)
Approved Thomas F. Scott's request for a one-year extension of the
site plan approval for the Reflections Assisted Living Facility (ALF)
Development with all original approval conditions to remain in
effect. The new site plan approval expiration date will be
September 27, 2015.
Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 024
(memorandum dated September 10, 2014)
68-72
Approved Resolution 2014-072, amending the Fiscal Year 2013-2014
Budget.
Work Order No. 1 REI Engineers Health Department Exterior Envelope
Evaluation
(memorandum dated August 28, 2014)
73-76
Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Work Order No.
1 with REI Engineers Inc., in the amount of $2,200.00, for the
Health Department exterior envelope (roof, walls, and windows)
evaluation.
Work Order No. 5 Ecological Associates, Inc., Sector 3 Dune Repair
Project, Late Season Sea Turtle Monitoring Services
(memorandum dated September 8, 2014)
Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute on behalf of the
County, Work Order No. 5 to the contract with Ecological
Associates, Inc.
L. Request for Ball Field Rental Fee Waiver for the IRC Sheriff Office's
"Shop With A Cop" Benefit Softball Tournament at North County
Regional Park
(memorandum dated September 5, 2014)
82-83
Granted the request of the Sheriff to waive field charges for the
"Shop With A Cop" Benefit Softball Tournament because it is
supported and organized by members of the Constitutional Office of
the Sheriff.
9:17 M. Courthouse Security System and Misc. Budget Amendment 25
a.m.
(memorandum dated September 10, 2014) 84-86
Commissioner Solari said that he supported all of the proposed
security measures, but questioned whether adding security cameras
to the Courthouse parking garage qualifies as an impact fee
expenditure, because it is not adding capacity.
A brief discussion followed as staff upheld the use of impact fees to
add security cameras at the Courthouse parking garage.
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Commissioner Flescher expressed his support for using the impact
fees for the additional cameras.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by
Chairman O'Bryan, to: (1) authorize staff to enact a purchase order
with Precision Contracting Services (PCS) in the total amount of
$293,034; and (2) approve Resolution 2014-073 amending the Fiscal
Year 2013-2014 Budget (including the impact fee funding of
$74,870).
Chairman O'Bryan voiced that using impact fees for expanded
security at the Courthouse parking garage is justified.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and by a 2-3 vote
(Commissioners Davis, Solari, and Zorc opposed), the Motion failed.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by
Commissioner Zorc, to: (1) authorize staff to enact a purchase order
with Precision Contracting Services (PCS) in the total amount of
$293,034; and (2) approve Resolution 2014-073, amending Exhibit
"A" to eliminate impact fee funding in the amount $74,870 and add
funding in the same amount from another account, for the Courthouse
parking garage security cameras, amending the Fiscal Year 2013-
2014 Budget.
Director Brown advised that the funds to pay for the Courthouse
garage cameras are available in Court Facility Funds.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion carried
unanimously.
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
9:37 A. Indian River County Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
a.m. Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA
Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller,
presented the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting award to the Board of County Commissioners. He noted
that this is the thirty-first consecutive year that the County has
received this honor.
9:40 B. Indian River County Sheriff Deryl Loar
a.m. Request for Expenditure of Corrections Impact Fees for Capital
Improvement Projects
Board of County Commission Minutes Page 7
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(memorandum dated September 10, 2014)
Sheriff Deryl Loar presented his request to use Corrections Impact
Fees for five capital improvement projects: (1) an expanded camera
system at the Courthouse parking garage; (2) an enlarged intercom
system in the inmate housing units and control room; (3) expanded
acoustic panels in the inmate programs areas, (4) a new
Booking/DUI Workstation; and (5) additional exterior lighting at
the jail.
Commissioner Solari observed that the Sheriff's request was not in
accordance with the use of impact fees to expand capacity, but he
would support funding the improvements with a different revenue
source.
The Sheriff, with input from County Administrator Joseph Baird,
defended the use of impact fees for the improvement projects.
Commissioner Flescher declared that due to the growth of the
population in the County and jail, the proposed expansion is
necessary and impact fee usage is justified.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by
Chairman O'Bryan, to approve the Sheriff's request to fund five
capital improvement projects with Corrections Impact Fees.
Vice Chairman Davis questioned whether the proposed projects
would be aligned with proper impact fee usage.
Chairman O'Bryan stated that he would support funding the
security cameras, the new booking DUI work station, and exterior
lighting with impact fees, but that the acoustic panels and intercom
system did not fit impact fee criteria.
MOTION WAS AMENDED by Commissioner Flescher,
SECONDED by Chairman O'Bryan, to approve the Sheriff's
request to fund three capital improvement projects (the security
cameras, the booking/DUI work station, and exterior lighting) with
Corrections Impact Fees, and to fund the acoustic panels and
intercom system with a different revenue source.
The Chairman CALLED THE AMENDED QUESTION and by a 2-
3 vote (Commissioners Davis, Solari, and Zorc opposed), the Motion
FAILED.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari to table this item
for one week. MOTION DIED for lack of a second.
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10:02
a.m.
County Administrator Baird affirmed that Optional Sales Tax could
be the funding source for all the capital improvement projects.
MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, to fund all five capital improvement
projects using Optional Sales Tax.
No further discussion was held.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC ITEMS PAGE
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Kenneth J. & Claire K. LaPointe's Request to Modify the Rear
Yard Setback for Marina Lots 21 through 28 within the Marsh
Island PD (Planned Development)
(memorandum dated August 21, 2014)
94-112
(Quasi -Judicial)
PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR
HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO
THE BOARD
The Commissioners, as requested by the Chairman,
disclosed that there had been no ex parte communications,
site visits, or independent investigations. Chairman O'Bryan
noted that he viewed the site on the Property Appraiser's
website. All affirmed that they have an open mind and are
able to base their decisions on the evidence presented and
the applicable law.
In accordance with Chairman O'Bryan's declaration that
this meeting was quasi-judicial, the Deputy Clerk
administered the Oath to all persons who wished to speak at
the hearing.
Community Development Director Stan Boling provided
background on the request of Kenneth and Claire LaPointe
to modify the rear yard setback on Marina Lots 21 through
28 within the Marsh Island Planned Development (PD) from
10 to 8 feet, to allow for free standing porches. He revealed
that the subject modification is specifically for Lot 27, but
all 8 of the marina lots will be affected. He thereafter
presented the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning
Commission (P&Z), as well as staff, for Board approval of
the proposed modification, subject to the 50% rear elevation
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rule in the proposal, with all original PD approval
conditions to remain in effect.
Vice Chairman Davis remarked that the process for
effecting such a minor change to the PD's setback
requirements seems cumbersome.
Director Boling discussed the regulations for changing
setbacks, and stated that the Board could establish a
different process for minor modifications.
The Chairman opened the public hearing. There were no
speakers and the Chairman closed the public hearing.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, the Board unanimously granted
approval to reduce the rear yard setback for open porch
support columns to 8 feet for Lots 21 through 28 in the
Marsh Island Planned Development (PD) as shown in the
waiver table, with all original conditions of the PD approval
to remain in effect.
Vice Chairman Davis asked staff to explore the possibility of
tempering the rules a bit, and to return with an estimate of:
(1) how many minor amendments have been made in the
past; and (2) how many individuals may have been deterred
from building porches due to the cumbersome amendment
process.
Bob Bruce relayed that the North Barrier Island Task Force
totally supports the proposed initiative.
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
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(As a general rule public discussion items should be limited to matters on which the
commission may take action.)
1. Request to Speak from Pearl McKenzie Regarding the Dredging
Project at Oslo Boat Ramp 113
Pearl McKenzie, 1125 9th Street SW, expressed her
disapproval of the Oslo Boat Ramp Project, and reported
on a drainage problem caused by a blocked culvert adjacent
to her property on Oslo Road.
Chairman O'Bryan requested that staff follow up on Ms.
McKenzie's drainage problem.
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2. Request to Speak from Marty Baum Regarding the Oslo Boat
Ramp
Marty Baum, Indian Riverkeeper, 1192 NE Frances Street,
spoke in opposition to the Oslo Boat Ramp Project.
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
None
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
None
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A.
Community Development
1. Recommendation of Award for RFP No. 2014030: Jones's Pier
Boat Dock Improvements
(memorandum dated September 8, 2014)
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115-127
Chief of Environmental Planning Roland DeBlois provided
background on the need for boat dock improvements at the
historic Jones's Pier site located on south Jungle Trail. He
stated that in 2013, the County secured a 50% matching
grant from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND),
but that the cost for the project came in higher than
originally estimated under the grant. Chief DeBlois
thereafter gave staff's recommendation for Board approval
of Summerlin's Marine Construction LLC to undertake the
dock removal, repair, and boat lift installation work, with
the County's costs funded by Environmental Land Bond
Funds.
Vice Chairman Davis suggested repairing, not removing,
the dilapidated single-family dock to the north.
Chairman O'Bryan asked Chief DeBlois to report back to
FIND and advise them that the project costs are higher than
originally estimated.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, the Board unanimously: (1)
approved the Evaluation Committee's final ranking; and (2)
authorized staff negotiations with Summerlin's Marine
Construction LLC, to conduct the marine construction
work described in Request For Proposal (RFP) No.
2014030, with the caveat to renovate, not destroy, the
dilapidated single-family dock to the north, with County
costs to be funded with Environmental Land Bond Funds.
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10:48
a.m.
B.
The Chairman called a recess at 10:34 a.m., and reconvened
the meeting at 10:48 a.m., with all members present.
Emergency Services
None
C. General Services
None
1.
Human Services
None
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DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS PAGE
C. General Services
2.
3.
Sandridge Golf Club
None
Recreation
None
D. Human Resources
None
E. Office of Management and Budget
None
F. Public Works
None
G.
Utilities Services
1. North Sebastian Sewer Design — Commercial Area of Phase I
(memorandum dated August 26, 2014)
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128-147
Director of Utility Services Vincent Burke recalled the
Board's approval at its August 20, 2013 meeting, for
Masteller and Moler Inc., (M&M) to perform a Sewer
Feasibility Study for the North Sebastian area, and said that
the findings of the study were subsequently presented to the
Board and stakeholders in the City of Sebastian. He stated
that he was now returning for Board consideration of
M&M's design, permitting, and construction plans for the
Commercial Area of Phase 1 of the study. He disclosed that
the overall design services cost is $155,220.00, with costs
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11:02 B.
a.m.
11:03 C.
a.m.
and Joe Negron, and Florida State Representative Debbie Mayfield.
Commissioner Zorc announced that Senator Altman would be
notified of today's vote subsequent to today's meeting.
The Chairman invited public comment; there were no speakers.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, the Board unanimously approved
Resolution 2014-074, supporting Florida State Senator Thad
Altman's request for a Florida Attorney General opinion
concerning certain provisions of the lease agreement between the
Orlando -Orange County, Expressway Authority (now known as the
Central Florida Expressway Authority) and All Aboard Florida —
Operations, LLC.
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Vacancy (citizen who is
actively engaged as a for-profit provider of affordable housing)
(memorandum dated September 9, 2014)
Attorney Reingold announced the vacancy on the Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee, and asked the Board to consider the
appointment of the single qualified candidate for the position,
David Myers II.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by Vice
Chairman Davis, the Board, having reviewed the applicant's
resume, unanimously appointed David Myers II to fill the
unexpired term for the "citizen who is actively engaged as a for-
profit provider of affordable housing" on the Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee.
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Vacancy (representative of
those areas of labor actively engaged in home building in connection
with affordable housing)
(memorandum dated September 9, 2014)
Attorney Reingold announced the vacancy on the Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee, and asked the Board to consider the
appointment of the single qualified candidate, Jim McAlhany, for
the position.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, the Board, having reviewed the applicant's
resume, unanimously appointed Jim McAlhany to fill the unexpired
term for the "representative of those areas of labor actively
engaged in home building in connection with affordable housing"
on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
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split 60/40 between the County ($93,132.00) and the City of
Sebastian ($62,088.00). He thereafter presented staff's
recommendation for the Board to approve the design
services and a new Interlocal Agreement with the City of
Sebastian to replace the original agreement signed in 2012.
In response to questions from the Board, Director Burke
and Earl Masteller, Masteller & Moler, Inc., provided
details on specific aspects of the project.
A brief discussion ensued about how the centralized sewer
project will enhance economic development in Sebastian.
Chairman O'Bryan stated that by May 2015, the County
should know if any State grants would be available for this
project. He also suggested applying for a grant from the
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, the Board unanimously approved:
(1) Work Order No. 7 authorizing professional services for a
lump sum amount of $155,220.00, to Masteller & Moler,
Inc. (M&M); notice to proceed to M&M will be issued once
the County has received confirmation from the City of
Sebastian of its approval of the Interlocal Agreement; and
(2) the Interlocal Agreement for North Sebastian Sewer and
Water Main Design for the Commercial Area of Phase 1
which replaces the October 2, 2012 Interlocal Agreement.
COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
10:59 A. Resolution Concerning Senator Altman's Request of Attorney General
a.m. Opinion on Lease Agreement Between Orlando -Orange County
Expressway Authority and All Aboard Florida
(memorandum dated September 9, 2014)
County Attorney Dylan Reingold recalled that on September 9,
2014, Florida Senator Thad Altman had asked the Board to
support his request to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi for an
opinion on language contained in the lease agreement between the
Orlando -Orange County Expressway Authority (n/k/a the Central
Florida Expressway Authority) and all Aboard Florida (AAF)
concerning the addition of new stops and a special tax on Brevard
and Indian River County residents. He thereafter presented for
the Board's consideration, a draft Resolution supporting the
Senator and affirming the Board's discomfort with certain
provisions in the lease agreement. He noted that if approved,
copies of the Resolution will be sent to Governor Rick Scott, Florida
Attorney General Pam Bondi, Florida State Senators Thad Altman
148-152
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11:05
a.m.
COMMISSIONERS MATTERS PAGE
A.
Commissioner Peter D. O'Brvan, Chairman
1. Indian River County Endorsement to Designate Florida Shore and
Beach Preservation Association (FSBPA) Private Citizen Award in
Mr. Ralph Sexton's honor
Chairman O'Bryan relayed the proposal of Debbie Flack,
President of the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation
Association (FSBPA), to designate the FSBPA Private Citizen
Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of Ralph Sexton, who
received the award in 2011, and recently passed away. He
asked fellow Board Members if they would endorse FSBPA's
proposal.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by Vice
Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously directed staff to write
a letter of support to the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation
Association (FSBPA) supporting the renaming of the FSBPA
Private Citizen Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of Mr.
Ralph Sexton.
Commissioner Zorc stated that he would personally hand
deliver the letter to the upcoming FSBPA meeting.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion
carried unanimously.
B. Commissioner Wesley S. Davis, Vice Chairman
None
C. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher
None
D.
Commissioner Bob Solari
1. Reorganization of Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program
(IRLNEP)
(memorandum dated September 10, 2014)
155-159
Commissioner Solari, Advisory Committee Member of the
Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (IRLNEP),
reported that he is assisting in the reorganization of the
IRLNEP. He outlined his concerns about the restructuring,
which included, but were not limited to: (1) the lack of financial
information; (2) no proposed budget; (3) no certainty that the
reorganization will improve the health of the Lagoon; (4) the
centralization of the process and the focus away from local
government; (5) a cumbersome and incomplete Comprehensive
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E.
Conservation Management Plan (CCMP); (6) lack of input
from Advisory Board Committee Members on the draft
Interlocal Agreement; (7) and the size and composition of the
proposed Steering and Management Committees.
Discussion ensued as the Board and Commissioner Solari
continued to discuss the reorganization of the IRLNEP.
Commissioner Solari reviewed the Motion he was preparing to
make, after which Vice Chairman Davis requested adding that
the IRLNEP is headed in the wrong direction.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Solari, the Board unanimously authorized
Commissioner Solari to continue working on the
Reorganization Committee for the Indian River Lagoon
National Estuary Program (IRLNEP), conveying to the
appropriate persons that: (1) the Indian River Board of County
Commissioners feels the reorganization process has not
addressed the County Commission's concerns; (2) that the
reorganization process appears to have been somewhat rushed,
given that the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan
(CCMP) is not going to be revised for a period of approximately
two years and there seems to be ample time to undertake the
process of building the newly reorganized Indian River Lagoon
National Estuary Program (IRLNEP) correctly; and (3) that the
reorganization is headed in the wrong direction.
Bob Johnson, Coral Wind Subdivision, commented on the
County's endeavors to clean up the Lagoon, and cautioned the
Board to be careful before making a financial commitment to
IRLNEP.
Vice Chairman Davis voiced concerns that the proposed
IRLNEP would usurp local control, and that funding for
Lagoon projects might be denied if the County does not
participate in the IRLNEP.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the Motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Tim Zorc
None
SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
A.
Emergency Services District
None
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B. Solid Waste Disposal District
11:26 The Board reconvened as the Board of Commissioners of the Solid
a.m. Waste Disposal District. Those Minutes are available separately.
6.
1. Approval of Minutes Meeting of August 19, 2014
2. Request for a Time Certain for the Presentation of the 2014 Solid
Waste Master Plan Update
(memorandum dated September 9, 2014)
C. Environmental Control Board
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 11:28 a.m.
Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, C A Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
Clerk of Circ 't Court and. /fo11er
By• J.j` i /
Deputy
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Approved: OCT 2 1 2014
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September 16, 2014
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
County Commission Chamber
Indian River County_ Administration Complex
180127th
Street,'Building�A
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388
www.ircgov.com
COMMISSIONERS •
Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
Wesley S. Davis, Vice Chairman
Joseph E. Flescher
Bob Solari
Tim Zorc
•;:DISTRICT
District 4 Present
District 1 Present
District 2 Present
District 5 Present
District 3 Present
Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator Present
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney Present
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Present
Court and Comptroller
Maureen Gelfo, Deputy Clerk Present
11:26
a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
11:26 A.M.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
B.
Solid Waste Disposal District
1. Approval of Minutes Meeting of August 19, 2014
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED by Vice
Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously approved the minutes
of August 19, 2014 as written.
2. Request for a Time Certain for the Presentation of the 2014 Solid
Waste Master Plan Update
(memorandum dated September 9, 2014)
Director of Utilities Vincent Burke provided background on
staff's request for the Board to consider adoption of the 2014
Solid Waste Master Plan on September 23, 2014 at 1:30 p.m.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, the Board unanimously approved to
schedule a presentation of the 2014 Solid Waste Master Plan on
Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at 1:30 p.m., for Board
consideration and adoption.
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September 16, 2014
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at 11:27 a.m.
ATTEST:
Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CG •
Clerk of Circuit Court and Com'tr•, er
By:
eputy Cle 4!�
SWDD/MG/2014 Minutes
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Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
Approved: OCT 2 1 2014
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September 16, 2014