HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/2014JEFFREY R. SMITH
Clerk to the Board
February 11, 2014
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT
MEETING MINUTES
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Regular
Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on
Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Present were Chairman Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Wesley
S. Davis, and Commissioners Joseph E Flescher, Bob Solari, and Tim Zorc. Also present were
County Administrator Joseph A. Baird, County Attorney Dylan Reingold, and Deputy Clerk
Maureen Gelfo.
Chairman O'Bryan called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m.
15.B.1.` APPROVAL OF MINUTES MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 2013
15.B.2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MEETING OF DECEMBER 17, 2013
15.B.3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 2014
ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by
Chairman O'Bryan, the Board unanimously approved the
minutes of the December 3, 2013; December 17, 2013;
and January 7, 2014 meetings, as written.
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15.B.4. REQUEST TO APPLY TO THE FLORIDA GREEN BUILDING COALITION
(FGBC) FOR GREEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECERTIFICATION
Director Burke stated that on March 5, 2009, the County received gold level certification
as a Florida Green Local Government through the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), and
that the designation will expire on March 4, 2014. He noted that the County saved almost
$700,000 from energy upgrades that were made in the 2008-2009 time period, and provided
background and analysis on staffs recommendation to move ahead with the recertification
process at a cost of $5,000.
(Clerk's Note: On October 2, 2007, the Board approved Resolution 2007-134,
authorizing application to the Florida Green Building Coalition for certification as a Florida
Green Local Government).
Commissioner Solari deemed that there have been no tangible benefits to justify the
$5,000 reapplication fee, and that he has not heard anything about this initiative since the
original certification process was completed.
Director Burke stated that the FGBC recertification process will be a means for the
County to memorialize the various efforts made by the County to become greener. He noted
that the green local government designation is also desirable for marketing purposes and to foster
community pride.
Vice Chairman Davis observed that he would like to see the green local government
designation yield the same type of benefits that the County derives from membership in various
other organizations.
Jeremy Nelson, Florida Green Building Coalition, provided a brief overview on the ways
in which FGBC can help counties achieve the green government standard.
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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari,
SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher for discussion, to
DENY staff's recommendation.
Commissioner Flescher recalled that in 2007, the Indian River Green Team (a private
organization), had assisted with the cost of becoming a certified green government. He agreed
with Commissioner Solari that he has not seen any discernible tangible benefits since the
inception of the initiative, and could not justify the $5,000 recertification expense.
Mr. Nelson acknowledged the Board's concerns and said that he would return with
additional information for the Commission.
Commissioner Zorc asked Mr. Nelson to look into the use of the green local government
certification as a scoring tool when corporations are selecting sites for their businesses.
Chairman O'Bryan inquired as to whether Commissioner Solari wanted to amend his
Motion and table this item until further information is received.
Commissioner Solari replied that he does not endorse the use of the certification as a
marketing tool, and stood by his original Motion.
Director Burke asked the Board, if they decide not to renew the certification, if there is
some type of internal audit process that could be employed to measure the County's green
initiatives over the past five years.
Chairman O'Bryan pointed out that going through the certification process led the
County to install the energy retrofits that led to the savings of $678,162.
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The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and by a 2-3
vote (Commissioners Davis, O'Bryan, and Zorc opposed),
the Motion FAILED.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Chairman O'Bryan, by a 3-2 vote (Commissioners
Flescher and Solari opposed), the Board TABLED this
matter for an unspecified period, requesting that staff, Mr.
Nelson, or another Florida Green Building Coalition
representative, report back to the Board with additional
information substantiating the quantifiable benefits of the
Solid Waste Disposal District Board applying for a
recertification from the Florida Green Building Coalition,
for a fee of $5,000, in order to maintain the County's
Green Local Government status.
15.B.5. FINAL PAY FOR CDM SMITH WORK ORDER No. 7 - 2013 ANNUAL
PERMIT COMPLIANCE MONITORING AND REPORTING
ON MOTION by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED by
Commissioner Flescher, the Board unanimously approved
CDM Smith's final invoice amount of $1,188.20, as
recommended in the memorandum of January 30, 2014.
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15.B. 6. WORK ORDER No. 8 TO CDM SMITH, INC. FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES WITH THE 2014 ANNUAL PERMIT COMPLIANCE MONITORING &
REPORTING
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Solari, the Board unanimously approved
and authorized the Chairman to execute Work Order No. 8
with CDM Smith, Inc., in the amount of $85,260 to
provide engineering services related to the 2014 Annual
Permit Compliance Monitoring and Reporting, as
recommended in the memorandum of January 30, 2014.
WORK ORDER ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
15.B.7. WORK ORDER No. 9 TO CDM SMITH, INC. FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES WITH THE 2014 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously
approved and authorized the Chairman to execute Work
Order No. 9 with CDM Smith, Inc , in the amount of
$50,290 to provide engineering services related to the
Annual Financial Reports, as requested in the
memorandum of January 30, 2014.
WORK ORDER ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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ALL BACKUP DOCUMENTATION, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE
OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD AND ARE HEREBY MADE A PART OF THESE MINUTES
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the Board of County Commission
meeting adjourned at 4:29 p.m.
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Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
Clerk of Circuit C • urt and Comptrolle
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Approved: APR 0 8 2014