Indian River County

Administration Complex

1801 27th Street, Building

Indian River County Florida

Vero Beach, Florida,

32960-3388

Meeting Minutes - Final

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Board of County Commissioners

Peter O'Bryan, Chairman, District 4

Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman, District 3

Susan Adams, District 1

Joseph Flescher, District 2

Laura Moss, District 5

Jason E. Brown, County Administrator

Dylan Reingold, County Attorney

Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

9:00 AM

Commission Chambers

1. CALL TO ORDER

ROLLCALL

5 -

Present:

Chairman Peter O'Bryan

Vice Chairman Joe Earman

Commissioner Susan Adams

Commissioner Joseph Flescher

Commissioner Laura Moss

2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF

THE ARMED FORCES

2.B. INVOCATION

Stan Boling, GraceSpring Covenant Church

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Dylan Reingold, County Attorney

4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS

ADD: Item 11.A. Update Regarding Hurricane Ian

ADD: Item 13.C. Town of Indian River Shores v. City of Vero Beach Federal

Litigation Update

DELETED: Item 14.B.1. Discussion on Changes to Beach Renourishment Project

Easement

MOVED: Item 15.A.1. to follow Item 8 Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Adams,

to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner

Flescher, and Commissioner Moss

5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

22-0776

5.A.

Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2022

Recommend Read and Present

Recommended Action:

Attachments: Proclamation

A Proclamation in recognition of Fire Prevention Week 2022 was presented to

members of the Fire Prevention Department with Vice Chairman Earman recognizing

those present: Director of Emergency Services Dave Johnson, Fire Prevention

Bureau Chief Richard Marini, and the following Fire Inspectors: Bob Burns,Vanessa

Brooks, Jennifer MacKinnon, and Alex Norat. Chief Marini stressed the importance of

having a working smoke detector in all homes, as well as an escape plan in case of a

fire. He announced Fire Prevention's partnership with the American Red Cross to

install smoke detectors in homes that need smoke detectors within the community.

Presented by Vice Chairman Earman

22-0807

5.B.

Proclamation Recognizing the Week of October 2-8, 2022 as National 4-H Week

Recommend Read and Present

Recommended Action:

Attachments: Proclamation

Indian River County 4-H Extension Agent Kaitlyn McCarty thanked the Board for

their support of the 4-H Programs and introduced 4-H Member and President of the

HorseMasters Lindsey Dillahay who spoke on what 4-H has taught her.

Presented by Commissioner Adams

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD

ACTION

22-0811

7.A.

Appointment of Michelle Morris to the Children’s Services Advisory Committee

Representing District 2

Recommended Action:

Informational

Attachments: Commissioner's Memo

Morris App and Resume

No Action Taken or Required

22-0832

7.B.

The Inaugural Peter D. O'Bryan Open Disc Golf Championship at Kiwanis-Hobart

Park on October 15, 2022

Attachments: Disc Golf FlyerRev

Assistant County Administrator Michael Zito encouraged everyone to come out and

participate in the Inaugural Peter D. O'Bryan Open Disc Golf Championship.

Chairman O'Bryan thanked Mr. Zito and Recreation Director Beth Powell for the

honor of naming the event after him and stated that he always supported the

Recreation Department for all the things they do for the community.

No Action Taken or Required

8. CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner

Adams, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Item 8.G. for

discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner

Flescher, and Commissioner Moss

22-0788

8.A.

8.B.

8.C.

Checks and Electronic Payments September 2, 2022 to September 8, 2022

Recommended Action:

Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office

for the time period September 2, 2022 to September 8, 2022

Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report

Approved

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Checks and Electronic Payments September 9, 2022 to September 15, 2022

Recommended Action:

Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office

for the time period of September 9, 2022 to September 15, 2022

Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report

Approved

22-0780

Approval of Professional Surveying and Mapping Services Agreements (RFQ

2022064)

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the Board approve the sample agreement and rate schedules, and

authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement after review and approval by the

County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.

Attachments: Staff Report

Sample Agreement

Rates

Approved staff's recommendation

22-0815

8.D.

Third Party Claims Administration Agreement with Johns Eastern Co.Funding

Allocation for Fiscal Year 2022/23

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the Board authorize the Chair to execute the extension agreement

after review and approval by the County Attorney's Office with an annual renewal

cost of $238,811, and a three (3) percent annual increase for the following fiscal year.

Attachments: Staff Report - JEC Renewal Extension

JEC TPA Extension and Renewal

Approved staff's recommendation

22-0812

8.E.

Approval of Renewal of the 800 MHz Communications System Infrastructure

Maintenance Contract with Communications International, Inc.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the Board approve the renewal of the 800 MHz Communications

System Master Service Agreement with Communications International, Inc.

Attachments: Staff Report

Master Service Agmt (Contract # CI-110-950)

Third Renewal of Master Service Agmt

Maintenance Cost Summary for 2022-2023

CPI Calculation Letter

Instructions for the Consumer Price Index, Southern Urban

Approved staff's recommendation

22-0821

8.F.

Approval of Renewal for a Class "A" Certificate of Public Convenience and

Necessity for Indian River County Department of Emergency Services

Recommended Action:

Staff respectfully recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve

renewal of the Class "A" Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the

Indian River County Department of Emergency Services, to be effective for a period

of two (2) years from October 15, 2022 to October 15, 2024.

Attachments: Staff Report

COPCN Renewal Application IRCES

Approved staff's recommendation

22-0829

8.G.

Release of Right of Entry and Reservation of Mineral Rights

Recommended Action:

The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Board approve the Release of

Right of Entry and Reservation of Mineral Rights and authorize the Chair to execute

the Release after final review and approval by the County Attorney.

Attachments: Staff Report

Release of Mineral Rights (Ocean Spray) 9-27-22

Original County Deed 9-27-22

Assistant County Attorney Susan Prado, in response to an inquiry from Commissioner

Moss clarified that Section 270.11 of the Florida Statutes gave the County an

automatic retention of rights upon sale of a property the right, reservation, title, or

interest to any phosphate, metal, mineral, and petroleum interest. She continued, the

current owner of the property Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. made a request to the

County for the Release of Right of Entry and Reservation of Mineral Rights for the

transmission line along 74th Avenue and it was determined there was no need to

withhold the release of these rights on the 30 foot strip of land.

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 O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner

Flescher, and Commissioner Moss

22-0831

8.H.

Resolutions Cancelling Taxes

Recommended Action:

Authorize the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the

Resolutions to cancel certain taxes upon the properties purchased by Indian River

County for a public purpose, and the Clerk to send a certified copy of the Resolutions

to the Tax Collector and the Property Appraiser so that any delinquent or current

taxes can be cancelled.

Attachments: Staff Memo

Resolution Cancelling Taxes - BrowardVero Storage LLC SP

Resolution Cancelling Taxes - Hampton Park PD Meritage Homes

Approved staff's recommendation and Resolutions 2022-068 (Vero Storage) and

2022-069 (Meritage Homes of Florida, Inc.), cancelling certain taxes upon publicly

owned lands, pursuant to Section 196.28, Florida Statutes.

9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES

10. PUBLIC ITEMS

A. PUBLIC HEARINGS

B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS

22-0840

11.A.

Addition 11.A. - Update Regarding Hurricane Ian

Attachments: Staff Report Hurricane Ian

County Administrator Jason Brown provided an update on Hurricane Ian and he

thanked all those who responded and helped prepare for this event. He mentioned

the issues with the drainage, power loss, and in a PowerPoint Presentation, he

displayed the extent of the beach and dune erosion within the County. He mentioned

there was a fairly significant amount of debris from the storm, but significantly less than

prior events and that staff was not recommending an additional debris pickup. He

stated the County issued an emergency purchase order to bring in two claw trucks in

addition to the Public Work's trucks to assist in picking up debris from the public

rights-of-way. Although the County had been declared eligible for emergency

measures by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the County was

not declared eligible for debris clearing.

Commissioner Flescher turned to County Administrator Brown proposing to waive

the tipping fees for vegetative waste by commercial vehicles at the landfill for one

month.

Managing Director of the Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) Himanshu Mehta

agreed on waiving the tipping fees for vegetative waste and stated the County opened

areas adjacent to the containers for the vegetative waste at each of the Convenience

Centers, but emphasized the larger amounts of vegetative waste should be brought to

the landfill. He stated in order to move the vehicles in and out of the landfill, SWDD

had come up with the average ton of a smaller vehicle bypassing them at the scale

house and counted the number of vehicles coming into the landfill to quantify the

amount of vegetative waste in order to pay the contractor.

Chairman O'Bryan was in support of waiving the fees for two weeks, with

Commissioner Flescher in agreement, starting October 5, 2022 and ending on

October 19, 2022.

It was the consensus by the Board not to activate the emergency debris pickup and to

get the word out through the County's website and social media that there would be

no bulk debris pickup and a reminder of the four cubic yards size-limit of vegetative

waste for Waste Management customers.

Chairman O'Bryan commended Public Works, Road and Bridge Division, Republic

Waste Services, and Waste Management Services for their response after the storm.

He expressed his concern for the number of power outages from a small scale storm

and wanted to know what Florida Power & Light planned to do to prevent this from

happening in the future.

22-0826

12.G.1.

FDOT Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Agreement FM No. 431759-2-54-01

and Resolution Authorizing the Chairman’s Signature for the Construction of

Intersection Improvements at SR-60 and 43rd Avenue, IRC-0853

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve Supplemental

Agreement No. 3 to the CIGP Agreement FM No. 431759-2-54-01 and

Resolution and authorize the chairman to execute the same.

Attachments: Staff Report

Authorizing Resolution

Supplemental Agreement No. 3

Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka provided an update on the construction

of intersection improvements at State Road (SR) 60 and 43rd Avenue. He stated

during construction, it was discovered a drainage trunk line located under

eastbound SR60 was found to have leaks. He added the Supplemental

Agreement No. 3 provided compensation to the contractor for the repair work

from the Florida Department of Transportation.

A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman

O'Bryan, to approve staff's recommendation and Resolution 2022-070,

authorizing the Chairman's execution of Supplemental Agreement No.3 to

the County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) Agreement FM Number

431759-2-54-01 with the Florida Department of Transportation for Construction

and Construction Engineering Inspection Services for intersection

improvements at State Road 60 and 43rd Avenue. The motion carried by the

following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,

Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss

H. Utilities Services

22-0827

12.H.1.

Utility Accounts Receivable Bad Debt Follow-Up and Potential Foreclosure

Activity

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: • Authorize staff to

classify as bad debt expense the $632,604.80 in penalties and interest that was

waived; • Authorize the Director of Management and Budget to process a budget

amendment from the Utilities operating fund balance (cash) to cover the

$632,604.80 expense; • Authorize staff to work with the County Attorney’s

office to process any potential foreclosures; and, • Authorize staff to seek outside

counsel, if needed, in assisting with these foreclosures

Attachments: Staff Report

Notice of Future Potential Connection Charges

Director of Utility Services Sean Lieske recognized the Utility workers who

worked during the storm to keep both the water and wastewater flowing. He

explained there were 90 lift stations that were down due to the power outages

and the Utility crews used portable generators to pump them out.

Utility Finance Manager Cindy Corrente utilized a PowerPoint Presentation to

follow-up on the Accounts Receivable Bad Debt and potential foreclosure

activity. She stated with the modifications to County Code Section 201.2, staff

was given authorization to waive some, or all, penalties and interest on certain

past-due utility accounts and to make arrangements for settlement of said

accounts. She displayed a summary of bad debts listing the numbers of

settlements, total collected, the total penalties, and interest waived for the water

and sewer, impact fee loans, and assessments.

Ms. Corrente brought up the accounts falling into the unenforceable lien category

explaining liens over 20 years old were no longer legally enforceable; however,

she stated a "notice of potential future connection charges" will be filed in the

County Clerk's records. She continued, before any service could be activated for

those properties, any connection charges in effect at the time of connection

including any impact fees would need to be paid.

Chairman O'Bryan sought and received confirmation from County Attorney Dylan

Reingold that the notice of future connection charges would show up in the title

search so the buyer would be aware of the additional costs.

Ms. Corrente advised the Board that 67 certified letters were sent out to notify

property owners with past due accounts of potential foreclosure, giving the

owners 60 days to arrive at a settlement agreement noting there had been six

settlements to date. She stated that staff would work with either the County

Attorney's Office or outside counsel on the accounts with enforceable liens over

24 months to pursue foreclosure, noting there was still ample opportunities for the

individuals to settle on their past due accounts. The Board agreed it was not the

County's intention to foreclose on an individual's home, but to work with the

customer to settle.

Ms. Corrente provided a summary of bad debt for fiscal year ending September

30, 2022 in the amount of $632,604.80, action requested from staff, and

preventative measures going forward. Chairman O'Bryan and Vice Chairman

Earman sought and received information from Ms. Corrente on the reason why

the foreclosure notices for the water and sewer accounts were not 12 months

instead of 24 months in arrears and not 24 months instead of 48 months in arrears

for loan or assessment accounts.

A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner

Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the

following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,

Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss

The Chairman called a recess at 10:29 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:40

a.m., with all members present.

13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS

22-0808

13.A.

Website Publication of Legal Notices

Recommended Action:

The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Indian River County Board of

County Commissioners provide direction on the use of the County website for

publication of notices for the County and other jurisdictions.

Attachments: Staff Report

County Attorney Dylan Reingold referred to his memorandum dated September 16,

2022, stating the Florida Legislature enacted House Bill 7049 in regard to the posting

of notices for public hearings, the changes made to the legal notices and official

advertisements provisions of the Florida Statutes that would go into effect on January

1, 2023. He outlined the key points of the new statutory requirements that impact

Indian River County, stating certain notices previous required to be posted in the

newspaper could be noticed on the County's website, and other government entities

could use the County's website as their notification forum if the cost of printing on the

website was less than the cost of publishing it in the newspaper. He opined the

County could charge other governmental entities to utilize the County's website for

their notifications. He pointed out a county with a population of fewer than 160,000

may use a publicly accessible website to publish legally required advertisements and

public notices only if it is determined that the residents have sufficient access to the

internet by broadband service. He sought guidance from the Board on the use of the

County's website for publication of notices for the County and other jurisdictions.

Commissioner Adams sought and received information from County Attorney

Reingold on publishing notices on the County's website and allowing other

jurisdictions use of the County's website for public notices. She was in favor of

publishing notifications on the County's website, noting that it would save the County

some money and advised there should be a policy in place to establish appropriate

deadlines for submission. A discussion followed on the potential cost savings, fees,

setting up the County's website for the publication of legal notices, schedule for

submitting the notice, and moving forward with only publishing County notices at first.

The Town of Indian River Shores Councilmember Bob Auwaerter spoke of the cost

savings and better transparency by publishing notices on the County's website and the

cost of a newspaper subscription.

It was the consensus of the Board to direct the County Attorney's Office to

research the cost savings, potential fees, and how to set-up the County's website

for the publication of legal notices, and to bring back the information at a future

meeting.

22-0828

13.B.

Donation of County Property to the Florida Department of Transportation to be Used

as Right-of-Way for the Oslo Road/I-95 Interchange Project

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the Board approve the Donation of Property to the Florida

Department of Transportation Form for each of the six parcels, approve the six

Resolutions for the parcels and approve the six County Quit Claim Deeds for the

parcels and authorize the Chairman to execute the documents on behalf of the Board.

Attachments: Staff Report

Color Map Depicting FDOT ROW Parcel - Oslo I95 Interchange

Donation Form, Deeds, and Resos - FDOT Oslo I95 Interchange

Deputy County Attorney Bill Debraal stated the Florida Department of Transportation

(FDOT) was in the process of acquiring the property needed for the Oslo Road/I-95

Interchange Project (project). He stated that construction is scheduled to begin in the

Summer, 2023. The County has been assisting the FDOT by attending informational

meetings and providing input on the redesign of County owned and maintained roads.

He stated as a result of the construction of the project, certain easements and

rights-of-way would be impacted. He reviewed the six County-owned properties to

be conveyed to the FDOT without consideration for transportation purposes and

reiterated there was no expenditure of County funds associated with this matter.

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan,

to approve staff's recommendation and Resolutions 2022-071 (Parcel 100, North of

Oslo Road and East of Interchange); 2022-072 (Parcel 114, Oslo Road, 74th

Avenue to 86th Avenue); 2022-073 (Parcel 116, Oslo Road and 82nd Avenue);

2022-074 (Parcel 802, 90th Avenue and Oslo Road access easements); 2022-075

(Parcel 809, Oslo Road and 74th Avenue drainage easements); and 2022-076

(Parcel 813, South side of Oslo Road between 82nd and 74th Avenue) for

donation of property for the Oslo Road/1-95 Interchange Project. The motion

carried by the following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner

Flescher, and Commissioner Moss

22-0838

13.C.

Addition 13.C. -- Town of Indian River Shores v. City of Vero Beach Federal

Litigation Update

Attachments: Staff Report

County Attorney Dylan Reingold provided an update to the Board on Town of Indian

River Shores (Town) v. City of Vero Beach (City) Federal Litigation. He stated that

on August 23, 2022, the Federal Court determined Indian River County (County) did

not need to be a party in this suit, which was the County's position from the beginning.

However, he stated on September 20, 2022, Counsel for the City reached out for

depositions from County Administrator Jason Brown, Utility Director Sean Lieske,

Public Works Director Rich Szpyrka, and Chairman O'Bryan. He told of the dates

for the depositions and expressed his objection and concern on the deposition of an

elected official, but was working to set a date for Chairman O'Bryan's deposition. He

made the Board aware of a subpoena by the City for documents and communications

between the County and the Town noting his objection to the City's request as being

over broad and unduly burdensome without a time period provided.

Chairman O'Bryan sought and received further clarification from County Attorney

Reingold on the federal courts ruling in regard to the litigation between the Town and

the City.

No Action Taken or Required

14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS

A. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman

Off Leash Dog Park

Discussion

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14.A.1.

Recommended Action:

Attachments: Staff Report

Chairman O'Bryan proposed the idea of converting either Sea Turtle Trail or

Seagrape Trail beach parks to be an off-leash dog park for the community.

Commissioner Adams stated she had been contacted by a constituent about the

desire to work on an initiative for a dog friendly off-leash beach park. She stated

there was definitely a need and want from her constituents for a dog friendly

beach park and supported moving forward.

Commissioner Moss stated she had reached out to the Town of Indian River

Shores (Town) and pointed out the Town's Resolution on the rules regarding dogs

on the beach, noting the limited hours. She felt the Board needed to be careful in

terms of the environment.

Chairman O'Bryan appreciated the comments and presented some ideas on the

dog friendly beach park including the hours and working with the Town on how to

regulate keeping the dogs contained only to the County part of the beach. He

requested the Board's support to direct staff to look into the matter and to

coordinate with the Town to get their input.

Commissioner Flescher supported staff looking into the matter further and

expressed his concern for those individuals intimidated by big dogs and

irresponsible dog owners.

A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman

O'Bryan, to direct staff to 1) further look into a dog friendly off-leashed dog

park; 2) coordinate with the Town of Indian River Shores; and 3) bring the

information back to the Board at a future meeting. The motion carried by the

following vote:

4 -

Aye:

Nay:

Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, and

Commissioner Flescher

1 - Commissioner Moss

B. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman

22-0823

14.B.1.

Proposal for Revised Beach Renourishment Project Easement

Discuss

Recommended Action:

Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum

Draft Easement

This item was deleted from the agenda.

Deleted

C. Commissioner Susan Adams

22-0824

14.C.1.

Oslo Cemetery Rules and Regulations for Burial

Request discussion and support

Recommended Action:

Attachments: Commissioner's Memo

Commissioner Adams recalled several years ago, the County re-acquired the

Oslo Cemetery from private ownership, however, no rules and regulations were

finalized. She stated at that time the County was open to the concept of allowing

direct descendants to be buried within the cemetery, adding there has been some

interest from the community on burial plots. She requested approval from the

Board to work with the Attorney's Office on a fee schedule, rules, and regulations

stating there were some rules for the Winter Beach Cemetery that could transfer

to the Oslo Cemetery. She also informed the Board there was a list and map of

the descendants buried in the cemetery. She mentioned Mr. Meadows was in

attendance and was one of the pioneer families interested in a burial plot.

Mr. Ron Meadows asked the Board for their consideration in proceeding with the

rules and regulations for the cemetery as he was looking to settle his affairs and

wanted to be buried in the Oslo Cemetery with his family.

A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner

Flescher, to direct Commissioner Adams to work with County Attorney Dylan

Reingold on a fee schedule, rules, and regulations for burials of Pioneer

family members at the Oslo Cemetery and bring back the information to a

future meeting for the Board's consideration. The motion carried by the

following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,

Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss

D. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher

E. Commissioner Laura Moss

15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS

A. Emergency Services District

(Clerk's Note: This item was heard following Item 8., but is placed here for

continuity.)

The Board of County Commissioners reconvened as the Board of Commissioners

of the Emergency Services District. The minutes will be approved at an upcoming

Emergency Services District meeting.

22-0820

15.A.1.

Approval of Public Medical Transportation Letter of Agreement between Indian

River County Emergency Services District and the Agency for Health Care

Administrations (Year Four)

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends the approval and execution of the Letter of Agreement

between Indian River County Emergency Services District and the Agency for

Health Care Administration.

Attachments: Staff Report

PEMT LOA 2022-2023

FY 2022-23 PEMT Allotments (Year 4)

Chairman O'Bryan received confirmation from Director of Emergency Services

David Johnson that the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) had

changed their process to receive Public Emergency Medical Transportation

(PEMT) payments and now required an upfront payment in the amount of

$335,068.78 from the County in order to receive the PEMT. Chief Johnson

stated the anticipated funds that were provided to AHCA would be returned to

the County, as well as the annual PEMT funds estimated to be $503,651.56 for a

total amount of $838,720.34.

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Commissioner

Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the

following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,

Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss

The Board of Commissioners adjourned the Emergency Services District meeting and

reconvened as the Board of County Commissioners, resuming the meeting with Item

10.C. Public Items.

B. Solid Waste Disposal District

The Board of County Commissioners reconvened as the Board of Commissioners

of the Solid Waste Disposal District. The minutes will be approved at an

upcoming Solid Waste Disposal District meeting.

22-0825

15.B.1.

First Amendment and Renewal to the Biosolids Agreement between the Solid

Waste Disposal District and the City of Vero Beach

Recommended Action:

Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve the First

Amendment and Renewal Biosolids Agreement with the City of Vero Beach and

authorize the Chairman to execute the same, as presented

Attachments: Staff Report

First Amendment and Renewal Biosolids Agreement with the City of

Vero Beach

There was no discussion regarding this item.

A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner

Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the

following vote:

5 -

Aye:

Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,

Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss

C. Environmental Control Board

16. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:46 a.m.