HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/2014MINUTES ATTACHED
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
COMMISSION AGENDA
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2014 - 9:00 A.M.
County Commission Chamber
Indian River County Administration Complex
1801 27th Street, Building A
Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388
www.ircgov.com
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
Wesley S. Davis, Vice Chairman
Joseph E. Flescher
Bob Solari
Tim Zorc
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
District 4
District 1
District 2
District 5
District 3
9:00 A.M.
Joseph A. Baird, County Administrator
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk to the Board
Deputy Teddy Floyd, Crime Prevention Unit,
Indian River County Sheriff's Office
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition for Island Boats, Inc.
PAGE
1
B. Presentation by Amy Brumes, External Affairs Manager, Florida Power &
Light
March 11, 2014
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting of February 4, 2014
B. Impact Fee Workshop of January 22, 2014
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT
REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
None
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Warrants — February 21, 2014 to February 27, 2014
(memorandum dated February 27, 2014)
PAGE
2-8
B. Authorization to Attend Florida Government Finance Officers Association
Annual Conference
(memorandum dated February 27, 2014)
9-12
C. Agreement with Brevard County to Provide Development Training to Indian
River County Employees
(memorandum dated March 3, 2014)
13-21
D. Application for Recreational Trails Grant
(memorandum dated March 12, 2014) 22-47
E. Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 010
(memorandum dated February 26, 2014) 48 53
F. Amend Resolution No. 2003-151 — Temporary Water Connection
Agreement
(memorandum dated March 3, 2014)
54-60
G. Request for Purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite Tanks for the North County
RO Water Plant
(memorandum dated February 24, 2014)
H. Approval of Bid Award for IRC Bid No. 2014006 Central WWTP Sludge
Holding Tank Modifications and Request for Budget Amendment
(memorandum dated March 4, 2014)
61-65
66-78
I. Authorization to Advertise for a Public Hearing to Consider Revising
County Code Chapter 308, Indian River County Housing Assistance
Program
(memorandum dated February 26, 2014)
79-93
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9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES PAGE
None
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Consideration of an Ordinance to Temporarily Extend the
Suspension of Three Impact Fees for One Year or Until the Current
Impact Fee Review is Completed and a New Impact Fee Schedule is
Approved and Becomes Effective, Whichever Occurs First
(memorandum dated February 26, 2014)
(Legislative)
94-106
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
Please give your name and address, and then give your remarks. Please try to limit your
remarks to three minutes.
1. Request to Speak from Althea McKenzie Regarding Gifford
Expense Analysis FY 2013/14 107-115
2. Request to Speak from Jacque Warrior Regarding Governor Scott's
Race Based Educational Goals 116-117
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
None
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
None
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. Community Development
1. Condemnation, Demolition and Removal of Unsafe Structures
Located at 4196 29th Avenue, 4460 33rd Avenue, and 1865 38th
Lane
(memorandum dated February 13, 2014)
2. Board Consideration of St. Christopher Harbor Homeowners
Association's Request that the County apply for a Florida Inland
Navigation District Cost -Share Grant and Fund a Cost -Share Match
for Channel Restoration at Head Island (a.k.a. the Green Salt Marsh
LAAC Site)
(memorandum dated March 3, 2014)
118-135
136-155
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12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS PAGE
B. Emergency Services
None
C. General Services
None
D. Human Resources
None
E. Human Services
None
F. Leisure Services
None
G. Office of Management and Budget
H.
None
Recreation
None
I. Public Works
J.
None
Utilities Services
1. West Wabasso Sewer and Drainage Improvements Phase 1 — Impact
Fee Refunds — UCP 4078
(memorandum dated March 3, 2014)
156-163
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
A. Code Enforcement Lien located at 168 35th Square SW Water's Edge
Subdivision
(memorandum dated March 5, 2014)
164-165
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14. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS PAGE
A. Commissioner Peter D. O'Brvan, Chairman
None
B. Commissioner Wesley S. Davis, Vice Chairman
1. Maintenance of a Parcel of Land
(memorandum dated March 5, 2014) 166-168
C. Commissioner Joseph E Flescher
D.
E.
None
Commissioner Bob Solari
None
Commissioner Tim Zorc
1. City of Vero Beach Electric Sale Discussions
(memorandum dated March 3, 2014) 169
2. Go -Line Transportation Hub
(memorandum dated March 5, 2014) 170
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
A. Emergency Services District
None
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
C.
None
Environmental Control Board
None
16. ADJOURNMENT
Except for those matters specifically exempted under the State Statute and Local Ordinance, the Board
shall provide an opportunity for public comment prior to the undertaking by the Board of any action on
the agenda, including those matters on the Consent Agenda. Public comment shall also be heard on any
proposition which the Board is to take action which was either not on the Board agenda or distributed to
the public prior to the commencement of the meeting.
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Anyone who may wish to appeal any decision which may be made at this meeting will need to ensure
that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon
which the appeal will be based.
Anyone who needs a special accommodation for this meeting may contact the County's Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (772) 226-1223 at least 48 hours in advance of meeting.
The full agenda is available on line at the Indian River County Website at www.ircgov.com The full
agenda is also available for review in the Board of County Commission Office, the Indian River County
Main Library, and the North County Library.
Commission Meeting may be broadcast live by Comcast Cable Channel 27
Rebroadcasts continuously with the following proposed schedule:
Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. until Wednesday at 6:00 a.m.,
Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m.,
Thursday at 1:00 p.m. through Friday Morning,
and Saturday at 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m.
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JEFFREY R. SMITH
Clerk to the Board
INDEX TO MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MARCH 11, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER 1
2. INVOCATION 1
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS 2
ADDITION: EMERGENCY ITEM - ITEM 11.A. AWARD OF BID No. 2014026 -
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGE IMPROVEMENTS TO SKEET
AND TRAP FACILITY PHASE 1, IRC PROJECT No. 1213 2
ADDITION: EMERGENCY ITEM - ITEM 14.A.1. CORRESPONDENCE FROM FRED
MENSING 2
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 2
5.A. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR ISLAND BOATS, INC. 2
5.B. PRESENTATION BY AMY BRUNJES, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MANAGER, FLORIDA
POWER AND LIGHT 2
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4
6.A. REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2014 4
6.B. IMPACT FEE WORKSHOP OF JANUARY 22, 2014 4
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7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING
BOARD ACTION - NONE 5
8. CONSENT AGENDA 5
8.A. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS — FEBRUARY 21, 2014 TO FEBRUARY 27, 2014 5
8.B. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND FLORIDA GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE 6
8.C. AGREEMENT WITH BREVARD COUNTY TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
TO INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMPLOYEES 6
8.D. APPLICATION FOR RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT 7
8 E MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 010 7
8.F. AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2003-151 — TEMPORARY WATER CONNECTION
AGREEMENT (POTABLE WATER) 7
8.G. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TANKS FOR THE NORTH
COUNTY RO WATER PLANT 8
8.H. APPROVAL OF BID AWARD FOR IRC BID No. 2014006 CENTRAL WWTP
SLUDGE HOLDING TANK MODIFICATIONS AND REQUEST FOR BUDGET
AMENDMENT 8
8.I. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
REVISING COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 308, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HOUSING
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 9
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES - NONE 9
10. PUBLIC ITEMS 9
10.A. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 9
10.A.1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO TEMPORARILY EXTEND THE
SUSPENSION OF THREE IMPACT FEES FOR ONE YEAR OR UNTIL THE CURRENT
IMPACT FEE REVIEW IS COMPLETED AND A NEW IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE IS
APPROVED AND BECOMES EFFECTIVE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
(LEGISLATIVE) 9
10.B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS 12
10.B.1. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM ALTHEA MCKENZIE REGARDING GIFFORD EXPENSE
ANALYSIS FY 2013-14 12
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1O.B.2. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM JACQUE WARRIOR REGARDING GOVERNOR SCOTT'S
RACE BASED EDUCATIONAL GOALS 13
10.C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS - NONE 15
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS 15
11.A. ADDITION: EMERGENCY ITEM — AWARD OF BID No. 2014026 — INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGE IMPROVEMENTS TO SKEET AND TRAP
FACILITY PHASE 1, IRC PROJECT NO. 1213 15
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS 16
12.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 16
12.A.1. CONDEMNATION, DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 4196 29TH AVENUE, 4460 33RD AVENUE, AND 1865 38TH LANE 16
12.A.2. BOARD CONSIDERATION OF ST. CHRISTOPHER HARBOR HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION'S REQUEST THAT THE COUNTY APPLY FOR A FLORIDA INLAND
NAVIGATION DISTRICT COST -SHARE GRANT AND FUND A COST -SHARE MATCH
FOR CHANNEL RESTORATION AT HEAD ISLAND (A.K.A. THE GREEN SALT
MARSH LAAC SITE) 17
12.B. EMERGENCY SERVICES - NONE 18
12.C. GENERAL SERVICES - NONE 18
12.D. HUMAN RESOURCES - NONE 18
12.E. HUMAN SERVICES - NONE 18
12.F. LEISURE SERVICES - NONE 18
12.G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - NONE 18
12.H. RECREATION - NONE 19
12.I. PUBLIC WORKS - NONE 19
12.J. UTILITIES SERVICES 19
12.J.1. WEST WABASSO SEWER AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1 — IMPACT
FEE REFUNDS — UCP 4078 19
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS 19
13.A. CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 168 35TH SQUARE SW WATER'S EDGE
SUBDIVISION 19
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14. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
14.A. COMMISSIONER PETER D. O'BRYAN, CHAIRMAN
20
20
14.A.1. ADDITION' EMERGENCY ITEM — CORRESPONDENCE FROM FRED MENSING 20
14.B. COMMISSIONER WESLEY S. DAVIS, VICE CHAIRMAN 21
14.B.1. MAINTENANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND 21
14.C. COMMISSIONER JOSEPH E FLESCHER - NONE 21
14.D. COMMISSIONER BOB SOLARI - NONE 21
14.E. COMMISSIONER TIM ZORC 22
14.E.1. CITY OF VERO BEACH ELECTRIC SALE DISCUSSIONS 22
14 E 2 GO -LINE TRANSPORTATION HUB 22
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS 22
15.A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT - NONE 22
15.B. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT - NONE 22
15.C. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD - NONE 22
16. ADJOURNMENT 23
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JEFFREY R. SMITH
Clerk to the Board
March 11, 2014
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
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, March 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
Leona Adair Allen.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman O'Bryan called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
2. INVOCATION
Deputy Teddy Floyd, Crime Prevention Unit, Indian River County Sheriff's Office,
delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman O'Bryan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS
Chairman O'Bryan requested the following changes to the Agenda:
ADDITION: EMERGENCY ITEM - ITEM 11.A. AWARD OF BID No. 2014026
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGE IMPROVEMENTS TO
SKEET AND TRAP FACILITY PHASE I, IRC PROJECT NO. 1213
ADDITION: EMERGENCY ITEM - ITEM 14.A.1. CORRESPONDENCE FROM FRED
MENSING
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Commissioner Solari, the Board unanimously approved
the Agenda as amended.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
S.A. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR ISLAND BOATS,
INC.
Commissioner Zorcread and presented the Certificate of Recognition to Ralph Poppell
and Tim Poppell for having received the 2014 Innovation Award at the Miami International Boat
Show, held on February 13, 2014.
S.B. PRESENTATION BY AMY BRUNJES, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MANAGER,
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT
Amy Brunjes, External Affairs Manager of Florida Power and Light (FPL), provided an
update on the sale of the City of Vero Beach Electric Utility system to Florida Power and Light
(FPL) She spoke about the new proposal numerous options; FPL and the City of Vero Beach
(City) splitting the $52 million cost to the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA); setting up
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future meetings to discuss outstanding issues and the goal to close the sale in January of 2015.
Ms Brunjes stated that FPL would honor all of its obligations under the contract between the
City and FPL
Ms. Brunjes responded to questions from the Board She thereafter requested that the
Commissioners continue to support the economic benefits, explain the "true facts", and convey
the necessity to be a partner with the City.
Commissioner Zorc suggested sending a copy of a Resolution to the City of Vero Beach
and FMPA, to reiterate the Commissioners' support for the sale.
Pilar Turner, 1515 Indian Bay Drive, informed the Board that during the March 18th
City of Vero Beach City Council meeting, she would be presenting information and continuing
to educate the public on electric utilities. She encouraged ratepayers to send e-mails of support
to both the City Council and Mayor Richard Winger, prior to the March 19th City of Vero Beach
Utilities/Finance Commission meeting. She said Mayor Winger would be meeting with FMPA
on April 2nd, and that this would be brought back to the City Council meeting on April 15th,
unless there is a Special Call meeting prior to that date.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Zorc,
SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, to direct staff to
bring a Resolution to the Board reiterating the Board's
support of the proposed sale of the City of Vero Beach
Electric Utility by the City of Vero Beach, to Florida
Power and Light (FPL) Company.
Glenn Heran, 1964 Grey Falcon Circle Southwest, Board Appointee to the
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Committee, a subcommittee of the
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC), thanked FPL for their support during the
ongoing process of seeking lower rates. He provided background and financial analysis
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regarding current and proposed rates, the cash flow forecast for the FPL sale, and the FMPA
balance sheet.
Dr. Stephen Faherty thanked FPL for their support reminded the Board that the
contract between the City and FPL runs through 2016; and that the 30 -year Franchise Agreement
will end for electric utility service in 2017. He thereafter provided background on the FPL sale
and strategic actions for the Board to consider.
Chairman O'Bryan said the Board wants to continue working with the City and FPL to
come to an agreement that will benefit all the ratepayers of the City of Vero Beach Electric.
Bob Johnson Coral Wind Subdivision, sought and received information regarding
guaranteed reduced rates.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the
Motion carried unanimously.
County Attorney Dylan Reingold said he would bring a draft Resolution to the Board
during the March 18, 2014 Board of County Commission meeting.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.A. REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2014
6.B. IMPACT FEE WORKSHOP OF JANUARY 22, 2014
The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes. There
were none.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously
approved the meeting minutes of February 4, 2014 and
January 22, 2014, as written.
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS
NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION - NONE
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Vice Chairman Davis requested to pull Item 8.F. from the Consent Agenda for
discussion.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously
approved the Consent Agenda, as amended.
8.A. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS- FEBRUARY21, 2014 TO FEBRUARY27, 2014
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously
approved the list of Warrants and Wires issued by the
Comptroller's Office for the time period of February 21,
2014 to February 27, 2014, as requested in the
memorandum of February 27, 2014.
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B.B. AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND FLORIDA GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously
authorized County Administrator Joseph Baird to attend
the 2014 Florida Government Finance Officers
Association Annual Conference from May 31 to June 4,
2014, in Orlando, Florida, as requested in the
memorandum of February 27, 2014.
8.C. AGREEMENT WITH BREVARD COUNTY TO PROVIDE DEVELOPMENT
TRAINING TO INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMPLOYEES
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously
approved and authorized the County Administrator to
execute the Agreement with Brevard County Board of
County Commissioners for employee development
training, as recommended in the memorandum of March
3, 2014.
AGREEMENT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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8.11 APPLICATION FOR RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously
directed staff to apply for grant funding through the
Department of Environmental Protection Office of
Greenways and Trails, under their Recreational Trails
Program (to be located at the Martin Luther King Park on
28th Court), and authorized the County Administrator to
execute the necessary paperwork to complete the grant
application, as requested in the memorandum of March
12, 2014.
8.E. MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 010
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously
approved Resolution 2014-021, amending the Fiscal Year
2013-2014 Budget.
8.F. AMEND RESOLUTION Na 2003-I5I - TEMPORARY WATER CONNECTION
AGREEMENT (POTABLE WATER)
Vice Chairman Davis and Administrator Joseph Baird discussed the ability to finance the
water line for the duration of the extension.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Solari, the Board unanimously approved
Resolution 2014-022, authorizing the County
Administrator to execute Temporary Water Connection
Agreements on behalf of the Board.
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8.G. REQUEST FOR PURCHASE OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE TANKS FOR THE
NORTH COUNTY RD WATER PLANT
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously
authorized the Purchasing Department to issue a Purchase
Order to Ryan Herco Flow Solutions for $81,970.00, for
the purchase of three (3) 6,500 gallon Snyder Captor
tanks, as recommended in the memorandum of February
24, 2014.
8.H. APPROVAL OF BID AWARD FOR IRC BID No. 2014006 CENTRAL WWTP
SLUDGE HOLDING TANK MODIFICATIONS AND REQUEST FOR BUDGET
AMENDMENT
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously
approved the bid award to R. J. Sullivan Corp., of
Pompano Beach as the lowest most responsive and
responsible bidder meeting the specifications as set forth
in the Invitation to Bid; approved the sample Agreement,
and authorized the Chairman to execute said Agreement
after it has been approved by the County Attorney as to
form and legal sufficiency, and after receipt and approval
of the required Certificate of Insurance and Public
Construction Bond, as recommended in the memorandum
of March 4, 2014.
AGREEMENT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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S.I. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
REVISING COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 308, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board unanimously
authorized staff to advertise for a Public Hearing to update
and revise County Code Chapter 308, Indian River County
Housing Assistance Program, as recommended in the
memorandum of February 26, 2014.
9. CONSTITUTIONAL
OFFICERS
AND
GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCIES - NONE
10. PUBLIC ITEMS
10.A. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
10.A.1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO TEMPORARILY EXTEND THE
SUSPENSION OF THREE IMPACT FEES FOR ONE YEAR OR UNTIL THE
CURRENT IMPACT FEE REVIEW IS COMPLETED AND A NEW IMPACT FEE
SCHEDULE IS APPROVED AND BECOMES EFFECTIVE, WHICHEVER
OCCURS FIRST (LEGISLATIVE)
Community Development Director Stan Boling recapped the February 26, 2014
memorandum to provide description, analysis and alternatives relating to the extension of a one
year suspension of three impact fees - Public Buildings, Correctional Facilities, and Solid Waste
Facilities. He recommended the Board consider adoption of the ordinance to temporarily
suspend the three impact fees for one year, or until the current impact fee review is completed
and a new impact fee schedule is approved and becomes effective, whichever occurs first.
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
The Chairman opened the Public Hearing.
Keith Kite, Kite Properties, felt that many local businesses in the County would benefit
from extending the suspension of impact fees.
Andrew Kennedy, 3705 Ocean Drive, stressed the positive impacts to extending the
suspension of impact fees.
There being no other speakers, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Flescher, SECONDED
by Vice Chairman Davis, the Board by a 4-1 vote
(Commissioner Solari opposed) adopted Ordinance 2014-
004, amending Title X, Impact Fees, of the Code of Indian
River County to amend Code Section 1000.06
"Imposition" to provide an exception temporarily
suspending for one year or until the current Impact Fee
review is completed and a new Impact Fee Schedule is
approved and becomes effective, whichever occurs first,
the Imposition of Impact Fees for Public Buildings
Correctional Facilities, and Solid Waste Facilities; and
providing for codification; severability; and effective date.
Director Boling provided the Board with an update on the actions that have been ongoing
since the January 22, 2014 Impact Fee Workshop He said there is still work to be done on other
issues relating to impact fees, and conveyed that staff believes the Board should consider
separating the non-residential impact fees, consider moving forward with adopting these fees,
and allow those rates to go into effect earlier than residential rates.
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He thereafter sought direction to move forward with a 30 -day notice to municipalities,
and come back to the Board on April 22nd with a public hearing to adopt fee schedule changes
for non-residential.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari,
SECONDED by Chairman O'Bryan, to bifurcate the
Residential Impact Fees from the Non -Residential Impact
Fees, and move forward with the Non -Residential Impact
Fee schedule and the appropriate legal notice as soon as
possible.
Attorney Reingold requested clarification regarding the language in the ordinance, since
the two Impact Fees will be bifurcated, under Section One Item (1) whereby it would state, "In
the event the new impact fee schedule is approved in parts, the temporary suspension will not
apply to those uses which are subject to the approved impact fee schedule." Essentially, the
temporary suspension would roll off when the lower rates are adopted, but it would stay in effect
for the rates that were not changed.
MOTION WAS AMENDED by Commissioner Solari,
SECONDED by Chairman O'Bryan, to include the
following phrase in the Ordinance: "In the event the new
impact fee schedule is approved in parts the temporary
suspension will not apply to those uses which are subject
to the approved impact fee schedule."
A brief discussion ensued regarding non-residential projects and growth rate calculations.
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The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the
Motion carried unanimously The Board approved:
(1) to bifurcate the Residential Impact Fees from the Non -
Residential Impact Fees, and move forward with the Non -
Residential Impact Fee Schedule and the appropriate legal
notice as soon as possible;
(2) to include the following phrase in the Ordinance:
"In the event the new impact fee schedule is approved in
parts, the temporary suspension will not apply to those
uses which are subject to the approved impact fee
schedule."
Attorney Bruce Barkett sought and received clarification regarding the three suspended
impact fees.
10.B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.B.1. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM ALTHEA MCKENZIE REGARDING GIFFORD
EXPENSE ANALYSIS FY 2013-14
Althea McKenzie, 2405 loth Avenue, thanked staff for providing her with the Gifford
Expense Analysis report that she had requested. She sought further clarification regarding the
report, disagreed with some of the analysis, and suggested certain figures be backed -out of the
report for a more comparative review. She also questioned a utility bill where someone was
paying an additional $8.00 fee per month to the City of Vero Beach for the light outside their
home, and reiterated her concerns over the level of commitment of dollars needed to improve the
Gifford community.
NO BOARD ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN
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IO.B.2. REQUEST TO SPEAK FROM JACQUE WARRIOR REGARDING GOVERNOR
SCOTT'S RACE BASED EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Jacque Warrior, 4190 East 16th Square, discussed Governor Rick Scott's race -based
educational goals. She provided statistics regarding proficiency levels and goals for math and
reading; voiced opposition to legislation that lowers expectations for certain students and
requested that the Commissioners individually sign a petition of opposition, present a letter of'
support to Governor Rick Scott stating that the Commissioners support equal educational goals
for all public school students; and support the event sponsored by the Gifford Youth Activity
Center called Community Call to Action, scheduled for March 27, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30
p.m.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher,
SECONDED by Chairman O'Bryan, to move forward
with a letter of support to Governor Rick Scott to support
the action of equality by assessment and consideration of
all students in equal value.
Chairman O'Bryan supported the motion in concept but wanted to give staff time to
come back with additional backup and documentation about the program, and reach out to the
School District.
Vice Chairman Davis stated that he does not know enough about the program to vote on
this item today.
Commissioner Solari requested more time to review the program.
Commissioner Zorc said he was familiar with targeted standards and goals, and believed
they are goals to help improve all students.
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Administrator Baird stated that he would obtain more material from Mrs. Warrior and
provide it to the Board He also said he would reach out to the School Board, but was uncertain
if they would get back with him in a timely manner.
A brief debate ensued among the Commissioners pertaining to whether a letter should be
sent to Governor Scott before staff has had a chance to research the situation further.
MOTION WAS AMENDED by Commissioner Flescher,
SECONDED by Chairman O'Bryan to direct staff to
obtain more information regarding Governor Scott's
education policy, and bring it back to the Board as soon as
possible.
Wanda Scott, 4306 26th Avenue, voiced concerns over some of Gifford's infrastructure;
questioned the numbers in the budget; explained how African-American children are
demographically measured/scored in the school system; and said she supported Ms. Warrior's
efforts to establish equal educational goals for all students.
Freddie Woolfork, 4590 57th Avenue, pointed out that Ms. McKenzie and Ms. Scott's
comments were both relating to "fairness", and stressed that fairness is what the Gifford
Neighborhood Plan is all about. He said that residents of Gifford do not always see the monies
that have been spent in the community, but agreed with Ms. McKenzie that some of the items
that staff counted toward the Gifford interior structures should be removed. He informed the
Board that he is working with staff and the Gifford community to find the various areas where
money has been spent, and will identify the areas that still require attention. He also voiced his
support for Ms. Warriors' educational goals.
Discussion ensued regarding fairness in the school system; the structure of how to move
this forward to achieving the objective; and contacting the Board of Education.
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The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and the
Motion carried unanimously.
The Chairman called for a break at 11:17 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 11:27
a.m., with all members present.
10. C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS - NONE
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS
11.A. ADDITION: EMERGENCY ITEM - AWARD OF BID No. 2014026 - INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY PUBLIC SHOOTING RANGE IMPROVEMENTS TO SKEET AND
TRAP FACILITY PHASE 1, IRC PROJECT NO. 1213
Assistant County Administrator Michael Zito introduced the award of bid to Ag-Scape
Services for improvements to the Indian River County Shooting Range. He noted that the
funding had been approved several months ago, and explained why staff chose to bid the project
in the alternative. He relayed that staff recommends Alternate Bid No. 2, in the amount of
$100,119, which will satisfy the requirements of the Shooting Industry Masters event organizers.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari,
SECONDED by Vice Chairman Davis, to: (1) award the
bid to Ag-Scape Services for the construction included in
Alternative Bid No. 2, in the amount of $100,119.00;
(2) approve the sample Agreement; and (3) authorize 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.
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Commissioner Zorc sought further information regarding skeet stations in the Masters
Tournament
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the
Motion carried unanimously.
CONTRACT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
12.A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
12.A.1. CONDEMNATION, DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF UNSAFE
STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 4196 29TH AVENUE, 4460 33RD AVENUE, AND
1865 38TH LANE
Building Official Scott McAdam recapped his memorandum dated February 13, 2014,
pertaining to the demolition of three condemned properties located at 4196 29 h Avenue (Daisy
Mae Holmes, Eluah Cannon Jr., and Joe Nathan Bullock); 4460 331d Avenue (Julia Mae
Brown), and 1865 38th Lane (Mattie Nichols). He reported that the structures were found to be
unsafe and detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the public. He recommended
the Board declare the structures unsafe and a nuisance, order them demolished, and approve the
Resolution to recover the County's demolition costs.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Flescher„
SECONDED by Vice Chairman Davis, to move forward
with staff's recommendation.
Chairman O'Bryan and Vice Chairman Davis sought and received further clarification
regarding the properties, their owners, and tax liens.
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The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION, and the
Motion carried unanimously. The Board• (1) declared the
structures located at 4196 29th Avenue, 4460 33rd Avenue,
and 1865 38th Lane unsafe and a nuisance; (2) ordered the
buildings demolished with related debris removed from
the property by a private vendor that is approved through
standard bid procedures; and (3) approved Resolution
2014-023, providing for the demolition of unsafe
structures and the recovery of costs.
12.A.2. BOARD CONSIDERATION OF Sr. CHRISTOPHER HARBOR HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION'S REQUEST THAT THE COUNTY APPLY FOR A FLORIDA
INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT COST -SHARE GRANT AND FUND A COST -
SHARE MATCH FOR CHANNEL RESTORATION AT HEAD ISLAND (A.K.A.
THE GREEN SALT MARSH LAA C SITE)
Chief of Environmental Planning and Code Enforcement Roland DeBlois reviewed his
memorandum dated March 3, 2014. He provided background, conditions, analysis, and funding
information pertaining to the proposed Head Island channel restoration for the residents of St.
Christopher Harbor. He reported that the St. Christopher Harbor Homeowners Association
(HOA) has requested that the County consider applying for the Florida Inland Navigation
District (FIND) cost -share grant, and provide matching funds for the construction of the channel
restoration project. He recommended the Board authorize staff to apply for a FIND grant, and
authorize the expenditure of $71,500, as a County match for the project.
The Commissioners sought further clarification regarding project priority comparisons,
County cost-sharing, and who would/would not benefit from the project.
Chairman O'Bryan suggested County staff apply for the FIND grant, and the County and
St. Christopher Harbor HOA split the $71,500.
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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari,
SECONDED by Chairman O'Bryan, to authorize: (1) staff
to apply for a Florida Inland Navigation District
Waterways Assistance Program Grant for the Head Island
Channel Restoration Project; and (2) the expenditure of up
to $35,750 in the Florida Boating Improvement Fund
Reserves as a County match for the project, provided the
St. Christopher Harbor Homeowners Association matches
the County expenditure.
Chairman O'Bryan commented on previous County cost-sharing projects, and this
contribution being a fair compromise.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the
Motion carried unanimously.
12.B. EMERGENCY SERVICES - NONE
12. C. GENERAL SERVICES - NONE
12.D. HUMAN RESOURCES - NONE
12.E. HUMAN SERVICES - NONE
12.F. LEISURE SERVICES - NONE
12. G. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - NONE
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12.H. RECREATION NONE
12.1. PUBLIC WORKS - NONE
12.J. UTILITIES SERVICES
12.J.1. WEST WABASSO SEWER AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1
IMPACT FEE REFUNDS - UCP 4078
Capital Projects Manager Arjuna Weragoda provided background regarding the
construction of the centralized sewer system completed in July of 2013, in the West Wabasso
community, and recalled that when the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) completed
their field monitoring visit, they found that the County had incorrectly charged impact fees on
ten low and moderate income households. He requested the Board authorize a refund of impact
fees to those households, and the use of the General Fund Reserve for Contingency.
ON MOTION by Vice Chairman Davis, SECONDED by
Commissioner Solari, the Board unanimously approved:
(1) the use of General Fund Reserve for Contingency to
cover $28,000 in Impact Fees; and (2) the necessary
budget amendment, as recommended in the memorandum
of March 3, 2014.
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS
13.A. CODE ENFORCEMENT LIEN LOCATED AT 168 35TH SQUARE SW WATER'S
EDGE SUBDIVISION
Deputy County Attorney William DeBraal reviewed his memorandum dated March 5,
2014. He provided background on the single-family house located at 168 35th Square SW, in
Water's Edge Subdivision. He spoke about the foreclosure against the property owner (Rose
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Cunningham), the Code Enforcement action against the mortgage holder (Deutsche Bank
National), and how the property has recently come within compliance through the prospective
new owners (Carla and Steven Greenawalt). He recommended the Board take action to remove
the code enforcement lien from the property so the Greenawalts can close on the property, move
in, and rehabilitate it.
MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Davis,
SECONDED by Commissioner Flescher, to approve
setting a fine certain of $1,700.00, in Code Case No.
2012-20007, and uponpayment of the fine, satisfy Ym p its lien
against the property.
The Commissioners briefly discussed the amount of the enforcement lien, and clarified
the process of clearing the title.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the
Motion carried unanimously.
14. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
14.A. COMMISSIONER PETER D. O'BRYAN, CHAIRMAN
14.A.1. ADDITION: EMERGENCY ITEM - CORRESPONDENCE FROM FRED
MENSING
Chairman O'Bryan informed fellow Commissioners that he had received correspondence
from Fred Mensing at his personal residence, and since it deals with County business, felt it
appropriate to put it on the Agenda so it will be public record.
Fred Mensing, 7580 129 Street, spoke to the contents of the letter he had sent to
Chairman O'Bryan regarding the ongoing litgation.
NO BOARD ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN
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14.B. COMMISSIONER WESLEY S. DAVIS, VICE CHAIRMAN
14.B.1. MAINTENANCE OF A PARCEL OF LAND
Vice Chairman Davis sought direction from fellow Commissioners regarding the possible
maintenance/cleanup of a parcel of land east of US 1, north of Indian River Drive, and
immediately south of the Brevard/Indian River County line, called Moores Point Park, and
owned by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Chairman O'Bryan told Vice Chairman Davis that if he has staff draft a letter, he would
execute and send it to FDOT.
MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Davis,
SECONDED by Commissioner Solari to direct staff to
draft a letter to the Florida Department of Transportation
requesting they maintain their property at Moores Point
Park.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the draft letter.
The Chairman CALLED THE QUESTION and the
Motion carried unanimously.
14. C. COMMISSIONER JOSEPH E. FLESCHER - NONE
14.D. COMMISSIONER BOB SOLARI - NONE
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14.E. COMMISSIONER TIMZORC
14.E.1. CITY OF VERO BEACH ELECTRIC SALE DISCUSSIONS
(Clerk's Note: This item was heard in conjunction with Item S.B., and is placed here for
continuity)
Commissioner Zorc expressed that if the Resolution can be available at the next Board of
County Commission meeting, he would hand -deliver it to the City of Vero Beach for their
evening meeting.
14.E.2. GO -LINE TRANSPORTATION HUB
Commissioner Zorc updated the Board on recent conversations between the Airport
Commission and the Airport Director's office regarding the Go -Line Transportation Hub, and
described the pros and cons of moving the location from the planned 17th Street location to the
Vero Beach Municipal Airport.
Vice Chairman Davis suggested Commissioner Zorc present his information at the next
Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting.
NO BOARD ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS
/5.A. EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT - NONE
15.B. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT - NONE
15.C. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD - NONE
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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
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at
12:15 p.m.
ATTEST:
aZ GA(
Jeffrey R. Smith, CPA, CGFO, CGMA Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller
By:
BCC/LA/2014Minutes
Approved: APR 2 2 2014
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