Indian River County  
Administration Complex  
1801 27th Street  
Indian River County, Florida  
Vero Beach, Florida 32960  
indianriver.gov  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Board of County Commissioners  
Joseph Flescher, District 2, Chairman  
Deryl Loar, District 4, Vice Chairman  
Susan Adams, District 1  
Joseph H. Earman, District 3  
Laura Moss, District 5  
John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator  
Jennifer W. Shuler, County Attorney  
Ryan L. Butler, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller  
Tuesday, April 22, 2025  
9:00 AM  
Commission Chambers  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
5 -  
Present:  
Chairman Joseph Flescher  
Vice Chairman Deryl Loar  
Commissioner Susan Adams  
Commissioner Joe Earman  
Commissioner Laura Moss  
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF  
THE ARMED FORCES  
2.B. INVOCATION  
Chaplain Lou Tropf, Indian River County Jail  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Commissioner Susan Adams  
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS  
Deleted: Items 14.A.1. Request for Closed Litigation Session and 14.B.1. Calcutta  
Docks Agreement  
Noticed: Items 12.B.1. and 12.C.1. will be closed sessions following Item 15.B.1.  
The Board will return to adjourn the meeting following these items.  
Commissioner Moss stated she was not in favor of deleting Item 14.B.1. Calcutta  
Docks Agreement  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Loar,  
to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner  
Earman  
1 - Commissioner Moss  
Nay:  
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS  
25-0409  
Presentation of Proclamation Dedicating May 6th-12th As Nurse Week  
5.A.  
Recommended Action:  
Recommend Read & Present  
Attachments: Nurse Week 2025  
Maritess Quinto, Southeast Region Director, Florida Nurses Association, thanked the  
Board for supporting nurses in the community. Ms. Quinto was joined by local nurses  
as she discussed their service as patient advocates, and suggested everyone thank a  
nurse.  
Read and Presented by Vice Chairman Loar  
25-0453  
Recognition of UF/IFAS Extension Indian River County Volunteers  
5.B.  
Recommended Action:  
Presentation only - no board action required  
Andrea Lazzari, UF/IFAS Extension Director, praised their volunteers who  
contributed more than 5,600 hours extending knowledge and improving residents'  
lives. Ms. Lazzari described the community contributions of the 4-H and Master  
Gardener programs. She thanked the Board for their support and presented a  
symbolic check for $178,849, which was the monetary value of the volunteers' time.  
Presented  
25-0472  
Proclamation Recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month  
5.C.  
Recommended Action:  
Read and Present  
Attachments: 04.22.25 Child Abuse Prevention Month.  
Matt Markley, CEO of Hibiscus Children's Center, discussed its founding 40 years  
ago as a safe place for children removed from their homes because of abuse or  
neglect. He also described the Vero campus which provides for older kids aged 12 to  
18.  
Joseph Walsh, Exchange Club of Vero Beach, along with members of the Indian  
River Exchange Club, appeared before the Board with updates on their new center  
and "Parenting Matters" program, designed to help break the cycle of child abuse.  
Read and Presented by Chairman Flescher  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
25-0496  
Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2025  
6.A.  
Recommended Action:  
Approve  
Attachments: 01282025BCC Draft  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2025 as written. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
25-0488  
Regular Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2025  
6.B  
Recommended Action:  
Approve  
Attachments: 02112025BCC draft  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Vice Chairman Loar,  
to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2025 as written. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD  
ACTION  
8. PUBLIC COMMENT: AGENDA-RELATED MATTERS (EXCEPT FOR PUBLIC  
HEARINGS)  
[Clerk Note: This Item was heard following the Consent Agenda]  
County resident Brent Wohlenberg offered safety tips for delivery drivers who  
encounter dogs, and also discussed chemical reactions in septic tanks.  
9. CONSENT AGENDA  
Items 9.K. and 9.L. were pulled for discussion  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Loar,  
to approve the Consent Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
25-0447  
Approval of Annual Financial Report  
9.A.  
Recommended Action:  
Authorize Chairman to sign the Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2023-2024  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0362  
Self Insurance Funds and Property & Casualty Insurance Program  
9.B.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommend that the Board approve the proposed renewal and authorize staff  
to bind coverage for May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, with a current annual  
premium of $4,420,682.70. The renewal premium is based upon the current  
schedule of values, coverage selections and includes the annual broker fee of  
$125,000.  
Attachments:  
PROPOSAL RVSD - Indian River County Board of County  
Commissioners 512025  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0462  
9.C.  
Ditch 5 Sand Mine - (SP-MA-95-02-12 (94060171) Replacement Cash  
Deposit and Escrow Agreements for Compliance and Restoration Security  
by Babcock Coquina Mine, LLC  
Recommended Action:  
Authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the two  
compliance and restoration Cash Deposit and Escrow Agreements with regard to the  
replacement security for Phases 1 through 4.  
Attachments:  
CASH DEPOSIT (for compliance) - Ditch 5 - Babcock Coquina Mine,  
LLC Phase 1  
CASH DEPOSIT (for restoration) Ditch 5 - Babcock Coquina Mine,  
LLC Phase 1  
CASH DEPOSIT (for restoration) Ditch 5 - Babcock Coquina Mine,  
LLC Phase 2-4  
CASH DEPOSIT (for compliance) - Ditch 5 - Babcock Coquina Mine,  
LLC Phase 2-4  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0464  
9.D.  
Resolution Cancelling Taxes on Property Purchased for Public Purpose -  
Cleghorn Shoe Corporation - Fire Station 15  
Recommended Action:  
Authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the  
Resolution to cancel certain taxes upon the property purchased by Indian River  
County for a public purpose, and the Clerk to send a certified copy of the Resolution  
to the Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser so that any delinquent or current  
taxes can be cancelled.  
Attachments: Resolution  
Warranty Deed  
Payment Receipt from Indian River County Tax Collector  
Approved staff's recommendation and Resolution 2025-015, cancelling certain  
taxes upon publicly owned lands, pursuant to Section 196.28, Florida Statutes.  
25-0468  
Information Technology Acceptable Use Policy Revision  
9.E.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board approve the revisions to the Acceptable Use Policy  
(AM-1200.21) and replace the existing Acceptable Use Policy in the Administrative  
Policy Manual.  
Attachments: AM-1200.21 - Acceptable Use  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0452  
9.F.  
Work Order No. 2018006-20 - APTIM, Sector 3 Hurricanes Ian and Nicole  
Dune Renourishment Year 1 Physical Monitoring Report  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the BCC authorize Work Order No. 2018006-20 in the total lump  
sum amount of $28,218.00. Additionally, staff recommends the BCC authorize the  
Chairman to execute Work Order No. 2018006-20.  
Attachments: APTIM Work Order No. 2018006-20.pdf  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0449  
9.G.  
Final Ranking of Firms and Authorization to Negotiate – RFQ 2025023 for  
Design & Engineering for the Wabasso Causeway Park  
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.  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0455  
9.H.  
Carter & Associates, Inc. Work Order Number 3, Amendment 1 for the  
South Prong Preserve Design & Engineering Services  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully recommends that the Indian River County Board of County  
Commissioners approve Carter & Associates, Inc. Work Order Number 3,  
Amendment 1, in the amount of $79,825, for the South Prong Preserve Design &  
Engineering Services, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendment after  
review and approval by the County Attorney.  
Attachments: Work Order Amendment  
CAI Proposal  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0475  
9.I.  
Water & Air Research, Inc. Work Order Number 1, Amendment 2 for  
Ecological Services in Support of the Environmental Land Acquisition  
Board  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully recommends that the Indian River County Board of County  
Commissioners approve Water & Air Research, Inc. Work Order Number 1,  
Amendment 2 for ecological services in support of the land acquisition bond, and  
authorize the Chairman to execute the Amendment after review and approval by the  
County Attorney.  
Attachments: Work Order 1_Amendment 2  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0463  
9.J.  
Pulte Home Company, LLC’s Request for Final Plat Approval for Costa  
Pointe PD Phase 2 [PD-21-06-07 / 99040218-96821]  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommend that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat approval  
for Costa Pointe PD Phase 2.  
Attachments: Location Map  
Final Plat Layout  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0465  
9.K.  
VB 40 Development Group, LLC’s Request for Final Plat Approval for a  
subdivision called Riviera Lake [SD-21-06-07 / 99040218-96821]  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the BCC grant final plat approval for the Riviera Lake  
subdivision.  
Attachments: Location Map  
Final Plat Layout  
Commissioner Moss pulled the item to discuss whether the required project  
improvements had changed since 2017, and which ones still had not been completed  
at this time. Assistant Planning and Development Services Director Ryan Sweeney  
provided that the required improvements did not change as the developer began  
construction within the 5-year window following plat approval. He added that the  
infrastructure was complete, and only onsite landscaping and clean-up remained.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Adams,  
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
25-0466  
9.L.  
Pulte Home Company, LLC’s Request for Final Plat Approval for  
Harbor Isle Phase 2 [SD-20-11-04 / 99070005-96349]  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommend that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat approval  
for Harbor Isle Phase 2.  
Attachments: Location Map  
Final Plat Layout  
Commissioner Moss noted the developer had received a temporary suspension of  
compliance for certificate of completion, per the County's Land Development  
Regulations. She requested more information on which project improvements  
remained uncompleted, and discussed community concern for traffic in the area of CR  
510, east of US1. Assistant Planning and Development Services Director Ryan  
Sweeney referred to staff's memo dated April 8, 2025, for details of the three  
roadway projects still open. He noted some delays were due to FDOT and there was  
a 90-day time limit to complete the required intersection improvements. Mr. Sweeney  
added that the developer of this project was not responsible for signalizing the  
intersection.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to  
approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
25-0457  
9.M.  
Release of Retainage and Change Order No. 2  
CR512 & N. Broadway Street Drainage Restoration (IRC-2006)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 2 and payment of Contractor’s  
Application of Payment No. 2006-11 to Southeast Services of the Treasure Coast,  
Inc. in the amount of $20,123.32 for release of retainage.  
Attachments: Contractor’s Application for Payment No. 2006-11  
Change Order No. 2  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0458  
9.N.  
Confirmation of Financial Participation in Florida Department of  
Transportation (FDOT) CR510 Remediation Effort/FM 4056063  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the letter of  
confirmation to the FDOT for Indian River County’s commitment for financial  
participation for the remediation of properties the County acquired along CR510 from  
west of 82nd Avenue to 58th Avenue and authorize the Chairman to execute the  
same.  
Attachments: Letter of Confirmation to FDOT  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0431  
9.O.  
Award of Bid No. 2025024 for the West Regional Wastewater Treatment  
Facility (WWFT) Effluent Reject Improvements, [PID 23.23.539]  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners award Bid No. 2025024 to  
Florida Design Drilling LLC, approve the sample agreement, and authorize the  
Chairman to execute it after review and approval of the agreement and required  
Public Construction Bond as to form and legal sufficiency by the County Attorney,  
and after review and approval of the required insurance by the Risk Manager. Staff  
also request authorization to hold $164,100.00 in project reserves for unforeseen  
work/expenses for a total budget of $1,258,100.00. So long as there are no changes  
in the dollar amount under the agreement and/or budgetary impact, upon adequate  
completion of the work set forth in the agreement, staff is directed to make final  
payment and release any retainage to the contractor after review and approval by the  
Procurement Manager and the County Attorney’s Office.  
Attachments: Sample Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0432  
9.P.  
Final Pay to TLC Diversified, Inc. for Construction Services for Oslo Water  
Treatment PLC System Upgrades Part A [IRCDUS PID 12.19.536]  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the final pay  
application 3F to TLC Diversified, Inc., for a total of $9,590.00.  
Attachments: TLC Oslo WTP SCADA Upgrades Final Pay Application 3F  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0433  
9.Q.  
Final Pay to TLC Diversified, Inc. for Construction Services for Oslo Water  
Treatment Plant (WTP) Improvements Project [PID 12.19.503]  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Indian River  
County Department of Utility Services to issue final payment for pay application 30F  
to TLC Diversified, Inc., for a total of $933,574.62 upon receipt of the  
recommendation of payment by the department’s consultant for the project,  
Kimley-Horn and Associates.  
Attachments: Draft Final Pay Application 30F w/o Consultant Recommendation  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0437  
9.R.  
Award of Bid No. 2025018 to Lawrence Lee Construction Services, Inc. for  
Phase 2 of Upper Floridan Aquifer S1R Well Head & Raw Water Main,  
IRCDUS Project ID 11.22.503  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners  
award Bid No. 2025018 to Lawrence Lee Construction Services, Inc. for Phase 2 of  
the Upper Floridan Aquifer S1R Well Head & Raw Water Main project for  
$2,317,000.00 and authorize the Chairman to execute the attached sample agreement  
after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.  
Staff also request authorization to hold $231,700.00 in project reserves for potential  
changes due to scope variability or owner directed changes for a total budget of  
$2,548,700.00. So long as there are no increases to the budget dollar amount  
approved, upon adequate completion of the work, staff is directed to make final  
payment and release any retainage to Lawrence Lee Construction Services, Inc.  
Attachments: Sample Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0456  
243.57-Acre Cattle Lease Agreement  
9.S.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners  
authorize the Chair to execute the Amendment of the Cattle Lease Agreement with  
Bailes Ranch II, after final review and approval by the County Attorney’s office.  
Attachments: 243.57 acre Cattle Lease Agreement 2025  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0467  
9.T.  
Lawrence Lee Construction Services, Inc. Final Payment and Release of  
Retainage for Bid No. 2024003 Central Wastewater Treatment Facility  
Generator & ATS Replacement & Consolidation, IRCDUS Project ID  
22.20.525  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners approve  
the Application and Certification for Payment No. 10, final payment and release of  
retainage, to Lawrence Lee Construction Services, Inc. in the amount of $124,145.36  
for Bid No. 2024003 Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility Generator &  
Automatic Transfer Switch Replacement & Consolidation project, and authorize staff  
to issue payment for the same.  
Attachments: Executed Agreement  
Application & Certificate for Payment No.10  
Approved staff's recommendation  
10. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES  
11. PUBLIC ITEMS  
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THIS HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE  
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD.  
25-0460  
11.A.1.  
7750 Oslo Road, LLC's Request to Rezone Approximately +/- 3.73  
Acres  
from A-1, Agricultural District to CH, Heavy Commercial District  
(2001080114-97736) [Quasi-Judicial]  
Recommended Action:  
Based on the analysis, staff recommends that the Board of County  
Commissioners approve this request to rezone the +3.73 acres of the + 17.31  
acre subject property from A-1 to CH.  
It shall be noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission, at its regular meeting  
on March 27, 2025, unanimously recommended approval of the rezoning request.  
Attachments: Exisiting Zoning Map  
Existing Future Land Use Map  
Rezoning Application  
Draft Ordinance  
Chairman Flescher introduced the parties for the proceeding as being Oslo Road,  
LLC (Applicant) and Indian River County. Each Commissioner, as requested by  
the Chairman, disclosed ex parte communications, site visits, or independent  
investigations. The Commissioners also affirmed that they have an open mind and  
could base their decisions on the evidence presented and the applicable law. The  
Chairman opened the public hearing, and the Deputy Clerk administered the Oath  
to all persons who wished to speak.  
Planning and Services Director Chris Balter took a moment to congratulate Senior  
Planner Cindy Thurman on her retirement after more than 30 years in public  
service.  
Senior Planner Cindy Thurman, Long Range Planning, presented the Board with  
an analysis of the request to rezone a portion of the Applicant's land located on  
the north side of Oslo Road between 74th Avenue SW and I-95, from A-1,  
Agricultural District to CH, Heavy Commercial District. The presentation  
displayed zoning maps and analyzed the request to ensure it was consistent with  
Future Land Use Designations and met criteria under Section 902.12(3). Ms.  
Thurman noted that while the location did not align with the Comprehensive Plan  
as it was not near railroad tracks, it was near an industrial use such as the landfill  
along Oslo Road. Staff concluded that the request was consistent and compatible  
with the surrounding area and recommended approval; the Planning Zoning  
Commission (PZC) approved the request at its March 27, 2025 meeting.  
Neither the Board nor the Applicant had questions of staff. Mr. Blaine  
Bergstresser of KMA Engineering & Surveying, LLC, the engineer on record,  
was present on behalf of the Applicant.  
There being no further comments. the Chairman closed the public hearing.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Loar, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to approve staff's recommendation and Ordinance 2025-007, amending the  
Zoning Ordinance and the accompanying Zoning Map for approximately 3.73  
acres located on the north side of 9th Street SW (Oslo Rd), approximately .37  
of a mile west of 74th Avenue SW, from A-1, Agricultural District, to CH, Heavy  
Commercial District; and providing codification, severability, and effective  
date. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
B. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS  
12. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS  
25-0476  
12.A.1.  
Interlocal Agreement with City of Sebastian Community Redevelopment  
Agency concerning Sebastian CRA Septic to Sewer Project.  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the Interlocal Agreement between the Indian River County Board of County  
Commissioners, the City of Sebastian, and the Sebastian Community Redevelopment  
Agency for the Sebastian CRA Septic to Sewer Project.  
Attachments: ILA IRC COSB re CRA Septic to Sewer Project (20250414)  
COSB CRA Septic to Sewer Conversion Projecty Map (Exhibit 1)  
Sebastian CRA Materials S2S Projects Existing ROW  
Sebastian CRA Materials S2S Projects Easements Needed  
COSB Correspondence re CRA Septic to Sewer Conversion Project  
County Administrator John Titkanich introduced the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with  
the City of Sebastian (City) Community Development Agency for the septic to sewer  
conversion project within the Sebastian Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).  
During a previous joint meeting, the City emphasized septic to sewer projects as a  
high priority. County and City staff collaborated for more than a year and issued a  
report identifying 188 parcels, with 96 developed but not connected to sewer  
systems, and 92 vacant.  
Administrator Titkanich outlined the Utility Department's plan which included installing  
13 sewer mains, with seven in existing rights-of-way and six requiring easements. The  
ILA detailed a partnership for installing these sewer mains, with the City covering  
material costs up to $100,000 and the County managing the project using its own staff  
to help reduce costs. The County would waive certain connection and extension fees,  
potentially amounting to $200,000 to $250,000, but property owners would still need  
to pay the necessary sewer impact fee.  
The project was to start within 60 days after the agreement became effective. The  
ILA also included sharing BMAP credits, based on project costs, to reduce nitrogen  
pollution in the Indian River Lagoon. The Administrator thanked all who collaborated  
in developing the project.  
Chairman Flescher described the meetings as a positive intergovernmental experience,  
and praised the mutually beneficial project.  
Utilities Director Sean Lieske stated his commitment to helping with the project which  
needed close coordination to obtain certain easements to install and maintain the lines.  
His department believed the project would greatly benefit the area and help the  
lagoon.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Loar, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to  
approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
25-0490  
12.B.1.  
Executive Session to Discuss IAFF Negotiations for the Battalion Chief  
Unit  
Recommended Action:  
Announce  
The Chairman announced the Executive Session would follow Item 15.B.1.  
No Action Taken or Required  
25-0491  
Executive Session to Discuss IAFF Negotiations for the Rank and File Unit  
12.C.1  
Recommended Action:  
Review  
The Chairman announced the Executive Session would follow Item 15.B.1.  
No Action Taken or Required  
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:05 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:14  
a.m. with all members present.  
13. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS  
A. Building and Facilities Services  
B. Community Services  
C. Emergency Services  
D. Human Resources  
E. Information Technology  
F. Natural Resources  
G. Office of Management and Budget  
H. Parks, Recreation, and Conservation  
25-0375  
Indian River County Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2025-2035  
H.A.1.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully requests that the Board approve the Draft Indian River County  
Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2024-2034 and authorize the Parks,  
Recreation, and Conservation Director to approve any minor modifications  
necessary to finalize the Plan for publication which would address any discovered  
errors or omissions that do not significantly alter the intent of the Plan.  
Parks, Recreation and Conservation Director Beth Powell presented the Indian  
River County Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2025-2035 (Plan) which would  
serve as a strategic framework to guide the County for the next 10 years in  
addressing the needs of its residents and visitors. She added that the draft Plan  
was online for public review.  
Brian Trusty, Principal with PROS Consulting, presented highlights of the Plan  
which included input gathered from forums, stakeholder interviews, municipal  
partners, and a community survey. Working with a team of consultants, the  
County's parks and conservation lands were evaluated for geography,  
connectivity, and integration with other recreation providers. Improvement  
strategies for the short term included the need for park revitalization, enhancement  
of amenities, and more trails. Key recommendations to expand the system called  
for more neighborhood parks, building the fairgrounds into a regional park, and  
adding an aquatic facility in the south. Future visionary suggestions included a  
recreation/multi-purpose space in north county, and development of a regional  
park in the west.  
Discussion with the Board ensued with expanded discussion on turning the  
Fairground/Hobart Park into a regional park, relocating the Fairgrounds closer to  
the Interstate, working with developers to create neighborhood parks, and  
managing amenities for the County's growth. The Commissioners provided input  
on their District's needs, and expressed support for the Master Plan.  
Deputy County Administrator Mike Zito wrapped up the presentation with  
assorted important mentions: requests for funding from different agencies and  
partnerships, the public's desire to incorporate spaces for dogs, the need for  
flexibility in planning, and naming rights for the North County Aquatic Center; Mr.  
Zito kicked off the last item with a suggestion of "Olympic Splash Park".  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman  
Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
I. Planning and Development Services  
25-0478  
I.A.1.  
Approve a Resolution adopting a Fee for Reviewing and Approving  
Developer’s Agreements  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the revised fee  
schedule to help recover costs associated with reviewing and approving  
developer’s agreements, and approve depositing these proceeds into the MSTU  
Fund.  
Attachments: Draft Fee Resolution  
Chris Balter, Planning and Development Services Director, discussed Developer's  
Agreements' role in contributing to the County's parks and infrastructure. He  
proposed a $2,500 fee for reviewing Agreements, noting the comprehensive legal  
scrutiny needed. After analyzing costs, he suggested the County adopt a $2,500  
fee.  
Deputy County Attorney Susan Prado reported spending 20 hours or more  
analyzing each fee agreement, noting the fee was in alignment with State Statutes  
requiring developers to pay for costs incurred without burdening taxpayers.  
Chairman Flescher expressed concern about costs impacting future homeowners  
and requested an exception to promote affordable housing development. Attorney  
Prado agreed as long as the statutory definition of affordable was used. Mr.  
Balter informed the Board that the Resolution provided a waiver for  
developments that met affordable housing standards.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner  
Moss, to approve staff's recommendation and Resolution 2025-016,  
establishing a revised development review fee schedule for planning and  
development services for Developer's Agreements. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
J. Public Works  
25-0481  
Follow up: Options for Paving of 32nd Avenue in Gifford Neighborhood  
J.A.1.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners review the additional  
analysis provided and offer guidance on the preferred approach for paving 32nd  
Avenue in the Gifford Neighborhood.  
A copy of the presentation is available at the Board of County Commissioners'  
office.  
Attachments: Survey_32nd Avenue_Topo-Srv_3-ALL  
Public Works Director Addie Javed provided a follow-up report to the request  
for additional information regarding paving options for 32nd Avenue in Gifford, as  
last discussed at the March 25, 2025, BCC meeting. The presentation began by  
noting staff's discovery that 43rd Place was not a County right-of-way (ROW),  
but instead was a 30-foot ingress/egress easement, and that 32nd Avenue had  
been previously identified as being a private street. As a side-note, Mr. Javed  
suggested using blue street signs to identify private streets, and agreed to bring the  
matter back to the Board in the future.  
The presentation continued with answers to the Board's outstanding concerns,  
and findings from the detailed survey. Mr. Javed noted the impact of elevations,  
stormwater swales, and the staked-out roadway plan; it was estimated 18  
mailboxes may need to be relocated. Following up on paving options, Mr. Javed  
showed examples of chip-sealed roads. Costs for engineering/design, permitting,  
ROW, and construction options ranged from $400,000 to $1.2 million, plus  
ROW dedication/perpetual easement costs which were based on market value;  
timing was estimated between one and 2.5 years from design to final construction.  
Board discussion ensued with details of chip-sealing and its ability to offset  
existing drainage concerns, and details of the various production stages. Mr.  
Javed posited permitting and obtaining ROW were the biggest obstacles for this  
project; he reiterated these were private streets. In discussion with the Board, Mr.  
Javed offered possible scenarios to speed-up the process, ROW negotiations,  
and origins of the Gifford Neighborhood Plan. Staff recommended the 14ft or  
15ft wide paved section using the chip seal method (Option 2). Board members  
spoke in favor of staff's recommendation.  
The following members of the public addressed the Board:  
Tony Brown spoke favorably of staff's recommendation. He advocated for  
conferring with the residents, possibly by conducting a walk-through, to raise  
awareness and allow input on the County's plan.  
Myra Ferguson suggested discussions with residents affected by the needed  
right-of-way, and advocated for compensation similar to other roadway paving  
projects in the County.  
Joe Idelette added his support for paving using the chip-seal method.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman  
Flescher, to approve Option 2 of staff's recommendation, paving of 32nd  
Avenue from north of 43rd Street to 44th Street, connecting to 31st Avenue,  
along with paving 43rd Place between 33rd Avenue and 32nd Avenue using  
the chip-seal method. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
K. Sandridge Golf Club  
L. Utilities Services  
25-0469  
L.A.1  
Review of America’s Water Infrastructure Act Risk and Resilience  
Assessment Updates, IRCDUS Project ID 00.24.518  
Recommended Action:  
This item will be a presentation by staff to the Indian River County Board of  
County Commissioners on the America’s Water Infrastructure Act, Risk and  
Resilience Assessment Updates. No action is required.  
Sean Lieske, the Utility Services Director, updated the Board on America's  
Water Infrastructure Act and the risk and resilience assessment completed with  
Arcadis. The assessment addressed system risks and mitigation steps; updates to  
the emergency response plan were in the works. He noted staff would discuss the  
evaluation process, but the results remained confidential. Director Lieske  
mentioned key Arcadis team members involved then handed the presentation over  
to Howard Richards, Capital Projects Manager.  
Mr. Richards discussed the required risk assessment and emergency response  
plan under America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA). Corie Sapp, Principal  
Management Consultant with Arcadis, presented the J100 Methodology for  
assessing risks, showing how data helped measure risk events and the County's  
resilience. The presentation ended with mitigation strategies and a summary of key  
projects.  
Chairman Flescher recounted a past incident affecting a number of fire hydrants as  
an example of a system concern that could affect public safety. Director Lieske  
shared that his department had several mitigation strategies on their radar.  
Tom Sullivan received information from staff regarding redundancies in the  
undeveloped Urban Service Boundary.  
No Action Taken or Required  
14. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS  
25-0434  
14.A.1.  
Time Certain 10:00 am - Second Request for Closed Litigation Session -  
Sole  
Recommended Action:  
Announcement  
Deleted  
25-0474  
Calcutta Docks License Agreements  
14.B.1  
Recommended Action:  
The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Board of County Commissioners  
consider approval of the resolution and the associated form dock lease agreement.  
Attachments: Final Calcutta Docks  
Original Deeds for Dock Lessees  
Current Lessee Deeds  
List of Current Dock Lease Holders  
Current Dock Waiting List  
2025 Proposed Non- Transferable Lease Agreement (Country Club  
Pointe) V2 doc  
2025 Resolution  
2022 Agenda Items and Attachments  
Deleted from Agenda  
15. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS  
A. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman  
B. Commissioner Deryl Loar, Vice Chairman  
25-0450  
Quarterly Updates From County Administrator & County Attorney  
15.B.1.  
Recommended Action:  
Present updates  
Vice Chairman Loar opened discussion of quarterly updates from the County  
Attorney and County Administrator who had been asked to present their  
achievements, obstacles, and future vision.  
The Vice Chairman praised County Attorney Jennifer Shuler's communication,  
and stating he was satisfied with her work. Attorney Shuler praised her  
department for closing out eminent domain cases, obtaining new fire station  
locations, and a developer's agreement template; challenges included changing  
legislation, and the workload. She hoped to add another staff member, and  
improve purchasing and special assessment codes. The Board appreciated  
Attorney Shuler's availability and communication.  
Vice Chairman Loar began discussion with County Administrator John Titkanich's  
hire and prior reviews before mentioning a newspaper article which speculated the  
direction of this performance review. The Vice Chairman then recounted his  
disappointing interactions with Administrator Titkanich over the last two years,  
and wondered at what point the Board should decide to take the County in  
another direction.  
Administrator Titkanich provided an exhaustive list of his recent activities which  
spanned hurricane recovery, capital improvement and economic development  
plans, customer service and permitting improvements, community outreach,  
capital improvements, and his efforts to modernize the County's structure and  
culture. He offered status reports of projects including customer service  
satisfaction, the Utilities Master Plan, and the Oslo Corridor Study. Future plans  
included financial studies, new software for community development, and an  
updated employee handbook and policies. He concluded with the need to plan  
conservatively considering the economic uncertainty.  
Discussion ensued revealing varying opinions on the effectiveness of current  
leadership styles and the need for proactive communication with the community  
and Commissioners.  
Vice Chairman Loar expressed his disappointment in the Administrator's  
communication and accomplishment, and asked Administrator Titkanich to rate  
his own performance. The Administrator defended his progress in the face of  
resistance to changes, and took responsibility for communication shortfalls, noting  
his commitment to service excellence.  
Commissioner Moss raised questions regarding the timing of the newspaper  
article, and the Chairman's comments in it which she felt were close to violating  
Sunshine laws. The Commissioner advocated for routine status updates, and  
better one-on-one communication with the Administrator. The Chairman  
defended his comments to the newspaper, while the County Attorney advised the  
Board to be mindful of perception when speaking to the media.  
Commissioner Earman objected to the tone of the performance review, and  
suggested direct communication of the Board's expectations for the Administrator.  
He acknowledged the overall difficulty the Administrator faced, and rated his  
performance as a B- , reiterating his desire to see faster action.  
Commissioner Adams described the public nature of this performance review as  
distasteful and unprofessional, suggesting updates should be brought by the  
Administrator as to not undermine his authority. The Commissioner reported  
receiving fewer complaints and more input from the community over the past two  
years; she was overall pleased at the progress made in changing the County's  
culture.  
Chairman Flescher closed discussion with a call to better implement the  
future-focused planning, and desired changes to employee culture. He stated his  
expectation for further progress at the two-year mark than had been achieved,  
though noted difficulties in the system. Administrator Titkanich offered his  
viewpoint on the Chairman's statements.  
Tom Sullivan, County resident, spoke in support of Administrator Titkanich.  
No Action Taken or Required  
C. Commissioner Susan Adams  
D. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman  
E. Commissioner Laura Moss  
16. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS  
A. Emergency Services District  
B. Solid Waste Disposal District  
C. Environmental Control Board  
17. PUBLIC COMMENT: NON-AGENDA-RELATED MATTERS  
18. ADJOURNMENT  
The Board returned from their closed sessions to end the meeting. There being  
no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 4:06 p.m.