Indian River County  
Administration Complex  
1801 27th Street, Building  
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Indian River County Florida  
Vero Beach, Florida,  
32960-3388  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
www.ircgov.com  
Board of County Commissioners  
Chairman, Joseph E. Flescher, District 2  
Vice Chairman, Peter D. O'Bryan, District 4  
Commissioner Susan Adams, District 1  
Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, District 3  
Commissioner Laura Moss, District 5  
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator  
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney  
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller  
Tuesday, February 9, 2021  
9:00 AM  
Commission Chambers  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
5 -  
Present:  
Chairman Joseph Flescher  
Vice Chairman Peter O'Bryan  
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  
Reverend C. Michael York, First Presbyterian  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Chairman Joseph E. Flescher  
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS  
Moved: Item 11.B. to be heard prior to 11.A.  
Items 15.A.1. and 15.A.2. to be heard following Item 11.A.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner  
Adams, to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS  
21-0212  
5.A.  
Presentation of Proclamation Honoring William "Billy" Wilson, III  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Chairman Flescher read and presented the Proclamation to family and friends of the  
late William "Billy" Wilson, III, who each spoke of their respect for Mr. Wilson and  
the legacy he left behind.  
County Administrator Jason Brown expressed gratitude for Mr. Wilson's  
contributions to the community, and he spoke of the impact the Wilson Family has  
had on his life.  
Read and Presented  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
Commissioner Moss stated that she had conversed with Clerk of the Circuit Court  
and Comptroller Jeffrey R. Smith about making changes to the content/writing style of  
the Meeting Minutes (minutes) in the future. Chairman Flescher pointed out that such  
changes would need to be a decision that was agreed upon by the entire Board;  
therefore, no changes would be made to the style of the minutes at the present time.  
County Attorney Dylan Reingold clarified the process for making changes to the  
writing style of the minutes, confirming that the Clerk would need Board-approved  
direction to alter the style of the minutes.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve the Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2020 and December 8,  
2020, as written. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, and  
Commissioner Earman  
1 - Commissioner Moss  
21-0225  
21-0229  
6.A.  
6.B.  
Regular Meeting of December 1, 2020  
Approved  
Regular Meeting of December 8, 2020  
Attachments: 12082020BCC_Draft  
Approved  
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD  
ACTION  
21-0197  
7.A.  
Proclamation Honoring William Russell Graves on His Retirement From Indian River  
County Board of County Commissioners Department of Emergency Services Fire  
Rescue Division with Thirty-One Years of Service  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Commissioner Earman congratulated Mr. William Russell "Russ" Graves on his  
retirement from the Indian River County Department of Emergency Services Fire  
Rescue Division, making note of his devotion to the County for thirty-one years.  
No Action Taken or Required  
21-0198  
21-0219  
7.B.  
7.C.  
Health Department Annual Contract Amendments to include CARES Act Second  
Amendment  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Health Department Annual Contract Amendments  
No Action Taken or Required  
Appointment of Alternate Member to the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary  
Program Board of Directors  
Attachments: Commissioner Memorandum  
Chairman Flescher announced that he had appointed Commissioner Joe Earman to  
serve as the Alternate Member to the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program  
Board of Directors.  
No Action Taken or Required  
8. CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman  
O'Bryan, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
20-2162  
8.A.  
Request of Ownership Change from Falck Southeast II, Corp d/b/a All County  
Ambulance for Present Class "E" and Class "B" Certificate of Public Convenience and  
Necessity  
Attachments: Staff Report  
COPCN Application  
Approved staff's recommendation  
20-2167  
8.B.  
Request of Ownership Change from Falck Southeast II, Corp d/b/a American  
Ambulance Service for Present Class "E" and Class "B" Certificate of Public  
Convenience and Necessity  
Attachments: Staff Report  
COPCN Application  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0200  
8.C.  
Final Ranking of Firms and Authorization to Negotiate - Wabasso Scrub Area  
Conservation Area Boardwalk (RFP 2021001)  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation with the final ranking of firms as follows:  
Summerlin's Marine Construction, LLC; Hi-Tech Engineering; Kern's Construction  
and Property Management Corp., Close Construction, LLC; and Underwater  
Engineering Services, Inc.  
21-0215  
21-0216  
8.D.  
8.E.  
Award of Bid Number 2021007 - Kroegel Homestead Improvements  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Sample Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
Notice of Grant Award from the Florida Blue Foundation - Park-Based Activities to  
Decrease Loneliness in Vulnerable Seniors  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Florida Blue Grant Agreement  
Grant Form  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0205  
8.F.  
Approval of Resolution Adopting the 2021 Indian River County Emergency Plan for  
Hazardous Materials  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Resolution 2021  
Approved Resolution 2021-015, approving the Indian River County Emergency  
Plan for Hazardous Materials.  
21-0232  
8.G.  
Assignment and Extension of Lease between Lulich Attorneys & Consultants, P.A.  
for the Building located at 1612 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Assignment and Extension of Lease  
Memo to BCC on Assignment to Lulich 2021  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0217  
8.H.  
Revision to Administrative Policy AM-704.1 Sick Leave Donation  
Attachments: Staff Report  
704.1 Sick Leave Donation 2-1-21 markup  
704.1 Sick Leave Donation 2-1-21 final  
Approved staff's recommendation  
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES  
21-0224  
9.A.  
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers re: DEA Equitable Sharing Fund, County  
Fund 121 -- Reserve DEA Equitable Share  
Attachments: Sheriff's Memorandum  
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers thanked the Board for presenting the family  
of Billy Wilson with a Proclamation, making mention that Mr. Wilson had been a  
mentor to him for many years. He then referred to the Sheriff's Memorandum dated  
February 3, 2021, to request $55,990 from the DEA Equitable Sharing Fund for the  
purchase of two (2) vehicles from local dealerships. He explained that the Sheriff's  
Office was expanding their drug unit operations, and additional vehicles were needed.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to approve a request from the Sheriff to spend $55,990 from the DEA Equitable  
Sharing Fund for the purchase of two (2) vehicles. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
10. PUBLIC ITEMS  
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS  
21-0218  
10.B.1.  
Request to Speak by Barry Shapiro re: 3rd Annual Vero Beach Sock Drive  
Attachments: Request to Speak  
Mr. Barry Shapiro announced the 3rd Annual Vero Beach Sock Drive to the  
Board as a way to get the word out about the continuous need for socks in the  
homeless and poor communities of the County. He told of the local businesses  
accepting sock donations, the sponsors who have pitched in to help, and the  
organizations benefiting from the mission.  
No Action Taken or Required  
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS  
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS  
21-0233  
11.A.  
Provide Update Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations  
Attachments: Staff Report  
County Administrator Jason Brown provided the Board with a COVID-19  
vaccination update, and announced that 14.5% of the County's population had been  
vaccinated. He utilized a PowerPoint presentation to provide the sign-up statistics for  
the County's COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System, Everbridge, launched to the  
public on February 5, 2021.  
Commissioner Moss thanked Administrator Brown for the work he had done to  
accommodate the needs and requests of the community, including the option for  
individuals in the same household to have their appointments scheduled together.  
Chairman Flescher concurred, and made mention of the positive feedback the  
Commissioners had begun receiving. Administrator Brown acknowledged that he  
was in collaboration with Information Technology Director Dan Russell, Emergency  
Services Chief Tad Stone, and Miranda Hawker, Health Officer, Florida Department  
of Health in Indian River County, to implement the Everbridge program to reduce the  
anxiety the County residents had been feeling. Vice Chairman O'Bryan suggested that  
staff should make updates available to announce the date of registration currently  
being scheduled for vaccination appointments. Administrator Brown agreed with the  
importance of continued communication with those who had registered.  
No Action Taken or Required  
21-0230  
11.B.  
First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Facility Lease Agreement Jackie  
Robinson Training Complex  
Attachments: Staff Report  
First Amendment  
Facility Lease Agreement Item from 12/18/18  
(Clerk's Note: This item was heard prior to Item 11.A., and is placed here for  
continuity.)  
County Administrator Jason Brown referred to staff's memorandum dated February  
1, 2021, to discuss the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Facility Lease  
Agreement (the Agreement) with Major League Baseball (MLB), doing business as  
Verotown, LLC (Verotown). He stated that the changes included in the amendment  
would be beneficial to the County as staff would no longer be responsible for  
overseeing the projects. He pointed out that the Board would need to waive the  
requirement for bids in order to allow project management by Verotown, and there  
would be no changes to the original Financing Plan, approved by the Board on  
December 18, 2018.  
Commissioners Earman and Adams stated their satisfaction with the progress being  
made at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, formerly known as Historic  
Dodgertown. Commissioner Moss discussed the County's partnership with MLB,  
and she received clarification from Administrator Brown on the County's revenue  
benefit and the purpose of waiving the bid requirements on the projects being  
managed by Verotown. She voiced her opinion that projects being completed with  
the use of public funds should go through a public process.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Vice Chairman  
O'Bryan, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, and  
Commissioner Earman  
1 - Commissioner Moss  
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS  
A. Community Development  
B. Emergency Services  
C. General Services  
D. Human Resources  
E. Information Technology  
F. Office of Management and Budget  
G. Public Works  
H. Utilities Services  
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS  
21-0223  
13.A.  
Acquisition of Right-Of-Way from Steve and Terrianne Martin for Phase II of 66th  
Avenue Improvements - 65th Street west of 66th Avenue, Parcel 304  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Agreement  
Exhibits to Agreement  
Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal referred to staff's memorandum dated February  
3, 2021, to address the details regarding the right-of-way acquisition of Parcel 304, a  
.38 acre parcel of property owned by Terrianne and Steve Martin. He explained that  
the property, currently being used for cattle grazing, was needed for the 66th Avenue  
Improvements.  
Attorney Bill Doney, outside eminent domain counsel for the County, spoke via Zoom  
to support staff's recommendation that the Board approve the acquisition agreement  
for Parcel 304.  
Vice Chairman O'Bryan inquired about Murphy Deed Right-of-Way Reservations on  
the parcel; Attorney DeBraal confirmed there were none. Each Commissioner voiced  
their opinion regarding the inflated dollar amount being paid for pasture land.  
Commissioner Moss inquired and received clarification from Attorney DeBraal  
regarding the negotiation process. Vice Chairman O'Bryan acknowledged that Parcel  
304 was necessary for the 66th Avenue Improvements, and he recommended that his  
fellow Commissioners vote to approve the Agreement. He stated his opinion that a  
future Board should fight for a reasonable cost per acre starting with the first land  
acquisition of the next major road improvement project.  
County Administrator Jason Brown provided clarification on the land acquisition  
process, making mention that staff had increased initial offers as an attempt to pay a  
higher dollar amount to the property owner, and to pay less to the outside companies  
being hired by the property owner. He agreed to continue reevaluating the acquisition  
process.  
Discussion continued among the Board and Attorney DeBraal, who explained to  
Commissioner Earman the role an expert witness plays in land acquisitions.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and  
Commissioner Moss  
1 - Vice Chairman O'Bryan  
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS  
A. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman  
B. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman  
C. Commissioner Susan Adams  
D. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman  
E. Commissioner Laura Moss  
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS  
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.  
A. Emergency Services District  
(Clerk's Note: The Emergency Services District items were heard following  
the County Administrator Matters, and are placed here for continuity.)  
21-0226  
15.A.1.  
Approval of Minutes Meeting of December 1, 2020  
Attachments: 12012020ESD_Draft  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner  
Adams, to approve the Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2020, as written. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
21-0202  
15.A.2.  
Sole Source Purchase of Five (5) Stryker Lifepak 15 v4 Cardiac Monitors  
Attachments: Staff Report  
LP15 V4 QUOTE  
Sole Source Letter  
There was no discussion on this item.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Earman, 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  
13.A. Acquisition of Right-Of-Way from Steve and Terrianne Martin for Phase II of  
66th Avenue Improvements - 65th Street west of 66th Avenue, Parcel 304.  
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.  
21-0209  
21-0227  
15.B.1.  
15.B.2.  
Approval of Minutes Meeting November 17, 2020  
Attachments: 11172020SWDD_Draft  
Approved  
Approval of Minutes Meeting of December 1, 2020  
Attachments: 12012020SWDD_Draft  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman  
O'Bryan, to approve the Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2020, and  
December 1, 2020, as written. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
21-0222  
15.B.3.  
Award of Bid for Landfill Segment 3 Cell 1 Landfill Gas System Expansion  
Project (Bid #2021006)  
Attachments: Staff Report  
CDM Smith 100 Percent Opinion of Probable Construction Cost  
CDM Smith Evaluation of Bids  
Sample Agreement  
Director of Utility Services Vincent Burke referred to staff's memorandum dated  
January 22, 2021, to discuss the bids that were submitted for the Landfill  
Segment 3 Cell 1 Landfill Gas System Expansion Project. He recommended that  
the Board approve the award of Bid No. 2021006 to Sterns, Conrad and  
Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba SCS Field Services.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
21-0228  
15.B.4.  
Amendment No 1 to Work Order No. 2 to CDM Smith, Inc.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Amendment No 1 to Work Order No 2  
Director of Utility Services Vincent Burke referred to staff's memorandum dated  
January 29, 2021, to request Board approval of Amendment 1 to Work Order  
No. 2 with CDM Smith Inc.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner  
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
C. Environmental Control Board  
16. ADJOURNMENT  
Prior to the close of the meeting, Chairman Flescher announced that Sebastian City  
Councilman Fred Jones had been in attendance.  
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:29 a.m.