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, May 20, 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  
Sheriff Eric Flowers  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
County Attorney Jennifer Shuler  
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS  
Added: Item 5.D. Letter of Support  
Pulled: Item 9.P. FFWCC Manatee Speed Zone  
Approved as amended  
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS  
25-0487  
5.A.  
Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 17th Through May 23rd As  
National Safe Boating Week  
Recommended Action:  
Recommend Read & Present  
Attachments: Boating Safety  
John McCarty, Vice Commander of Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 56, explained the  
role that civilian volunteers have in supporting the Coast Guard in its non-military  
missions. He was present in recognition of National Safe Boating Week, established  
by the Federal Safe Boating Act in 1958, to promote awareness and safety.  
Members of Flotilla 56 thanked the Board for their commitment to safe boating and  
encouraged everyone to wear life jackets.  
Read and Presented by Commissioner Earman  
25-0572  
5.B.  
Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2025 As National Tourism  
Month  
Recommended Action:  
Read & Present  
Attachments: National Tourism Month  
Read and Presented by Chairman Flescher  
25-0573  
5.C.  
Presentation by the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Regarding  
Tourism Month  
Recommended Action:  
Present PowerPoint  
Ben Earman, Vice President of Tourism and Marketing with the Indian River  
Chamber of Commerce, presented statistics about the economic impact of tourism in  
Indian River County. He reported that visitor spending had increased in 2023 which  
generated tourist tax revenue for beach renourishment and support for local  
businesses. Mr. Earman then debuted the latest marketing campaign for Indian River  
County and announced awards won for the previous year's campaign. A video  
presentation of the latest ad campaign focused on why Indian River County was a  
great place to visit.  
Presented  
5.D. Letter of Support for State Senator Mike Haridopolos (District 8)  
5.D.  
25-0593  
Chairman Flescher discussed Congressman Mike Haridopolos' interest in Indian  
River County. The Congressman had identified a project for funding consideration  
and noted the submission was a commitment for consideration, not a guarantee. The  
Chairman requested the Board's participation in signing a letter of support for the  
Fellsmere project.  
Cindy Emerson, Community Services Director, was joined by staff as she presented  
the vision for a public library and community resource center in Fellsmere. Ms.  
Emerson discussed the work of the Fellsmere Action Committee team, which put  
together the plans, and shared the vision for a space to fulfill the community's needs.  
The next step was to collect community feedback and build a formal funding  
submission for a $12 million grant.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to approve signing letter of support for Representative Mike Haridopolos'  
commitment to request funding for the Fellsmere project. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
25-0552  
Regular Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2025  
6.A.  
Recommended Action:  
Approve  
Attachments: 03112025 BCC Draft  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Loar,  
to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 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  
25-0568  
Environmental Land Acquisition Panel Vacancy  
7.A.  
Recommended Action:  
Announce Vacancy  
Attachments: 250507 Jeff Beal Email Resignation  
No Action Taken or Required  
8. PUBLIC COMMENT: AGENDA-RELATED MATTERS (EXCEPT FOR PUBLIC  
HEARINGS)  
9. CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Loar,  
to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Item 9.G. for discussion.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
25-0544  
9.A.  
Children Services Advisory Committee: De-obligation of Funding for  
Salvation Army FY 2024-2025  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommend the Board de-obligate funding to The Salvation Army for the After  
School Music Education for Children & Youth program in the amount of $10,000  
and preserve the finds in Reserve for Contingency for future needs.  
Attachments: CSAC Approved Program Funding FY 24-25  
June 2024 Staff Report - CSAC Recommended Program Allocations  
Salvation Army Letter  
The Salvation Army of Indian River Grant Contract FY24-25  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0554  
9.B.  
Master Agreement to Reimburse Property Appraiser for Non-Ad Valorem  
Assessment Costs  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached  
agreement with the Indian River County Property Appraiser.  
Attachments:  
2025 05 05 IRC Property Appraiser Reimbursement Agreement  
js.docx  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0555  
9.C.  
Agreement to Reimburse Tax Collector for Waters Edge Non Ad Valorem  
Assessment Costs  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached  
agreement with the Indian River County Tax Collector.  
Attachments: IRC Tax Collector Reimbursement Agmt Waters Edge  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0556  
9.D.  
Agreement to Reimburse Tax Collector for Universal Solid Waste Non Ad  
Valorem Assessment Costs  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached  
agreement with the Indian River County Tax Collector.  
Attachments:  
SWDD - IRC Tax Collector Reimbursement Agreement Waste  
Collection.pdf  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0561  
Drainage Easement for Ganbin/Jackson Eminent Domain Settlement  
9.E.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends approval of the attached drainage easement and allow the chairman  
to sign the attached drainage easement so that it may be sent off for recording in order  
for the County to be in compliance with the final judgment in this eminent domain  
case.  
Attachments: 221280122 Final Judgment  
221640841 Amended Final Judgment  
221280122 Order  
20250430 Respondent Only Signed Drainage Easement Agmt  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0501  
9.F.  
Updated RX Benefits Administrative Services Agreement Effective  
October 1, 2024 and Exhibit A - Pricing Addendum Effective January 1,  
2025  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve and authorize  
the Board Chairman to sign the updated 2024 Administrative Services Agreement  
reflecting the improved January 1, 2025 pricing with RX Benefits after review and  
approval by the County Attorney.  
Attachments: RXBenefits ASA effective 10.1.2024  
Pricing Addendum Savings Analysis  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0497  
9.G  
Florida Department of Transportation’s SRA1A Bridge Replacement and  
Indian River County’s Artificial Reef Program  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the BCC approve the following items in order to enable the County  
to repurpose up to 3,500 tons of FDOT SRA1A Sebastian Inlet Bridge demolition  
material for deployment within the County’s permitted artificial reef sites.  
1. Authorize the transfer of up to $84,000.00 in funds from within the Coastal  
Engineering/Other  
Professional Services Account No. 12814472-033190 into Coastal  
Engineering/Artificial  
Reef Account No. 12814472-033490-05053, resulting in  
$109,000.00 Artificial  
a
total of  
Reef funding from the County.  
2. Accept $110,000.00 donation from Coastal Conservation Association, Inc.,  
and authorize the Chair to execute  
the Local Funding Agreement between CCA and IRC upon concurrence by  
the County Attorney. Donated funds to be used to offset  
LFA Agreement costs with the FDOT, contingent on BCC approving FDOT  
LFA.  
3. Execute Resolution committing $219,000.00 in County funds to the FDOT  
under proposed  
LFA 445618-1-52-01.  
4. Enter into LFA 445618-1-52-01 with FDOT for the Project and authorize  
the Chair to execute the agreement upon concurrence by the County  
Attorney.  
5. Authorize CCA to provide names for 50% (up to 3) of the Artificial Reef  
deployments,  
pending BCC approval of the proposed names.  
Attachments: LFA Funding Resolution.docx  
FDOT Local Funding Agmt  
Coastal Conservation Assoc Florida Ltr of Support.  
Exhibit A CCA  
CCA LFA Artificial Reef  
Kylie Yanchula, Natural Resource Director, was joined by project partners to discuss  
the State Road A1A (SRA1A) Bridge Replacement project, and the Indian River  
County Artificial Reef Program. Ian Biava, Consultant Project Manager, in  
conjunction with FDOT, presented PowerPoint slides with updates on the two parts  
of the project: replacement of the existing bridge and repaving of SRA1A. The design  
phase would be completed in June, and construction completion was estimated for  
Fall 2031. Graphics showed the new bridge design with improvements for the  
community, and shoreline protections.  
As an offshoot of the bridge construction, FDOT planned to contribute 3,500 tons of  
surplus concrete demolition debris to the artificial reef system off the coast of  
Sebastian. Logan Kennovin, Assistant Director of Habitat Restoration with the  
Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Florida, discussed the CCA's  
partnership with the County to deploy the materials off the coast, and the benefits to  
the reef system.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss,  
to approve staff's recommendation and Resolution 2025-019, authorizing the  
Chairman’s execution of a Locally Funded Agreement (LFA) FM No.  
445618-1-52-01 with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for SRA1A  
Sebastian Inlet bridge replacement surplus concrete demolition debris to be  
used in the County’s Artificial Reef Program. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
25-0539  
9.H.  
Release of Retainage for Sector 4 Hurricanes Ian and Nicole Dune  
Renourishment Project (IRC-2318)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends release and payment of Contractor’s retainage in the amount of  
$259,118.46.  
Attachments: SECTION 00632_Cert of Project Completion  
Change Order No 2318-1.pdf  
Coastal Tech Recommendation of Payment.pdf  
Sector 4 Pay App No 2318-6.pdf  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0543  
9.I.  
Work Order No. 2018029-13 - APTIM Sector 5 Pre-Construction and  
Engineering Services  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the BCC authorize Work Order No. 2018029-13 in the total lump  
sum amount of $67,479.55. Additionally, staff recommends the BCC authorize the  
Chairman to execute Work Order No. 2018029-13.  
Attachments: APTIM Work Order No 2018029-13  
Work Order No 2018029-13 Agreement Execution  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0350  
9.J.  
Extension of the Transit Service Agreement, Transit Administration Facility  
Lease, and Main Transit Hub Sublease with Senior Resource Association  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the extensions of the Transit Service  
Agreement, the Transit Administration Facility Lease, and the Main Transit Hub  
Sublease with Senior Resource Association.  
Attachments: 2018 Service Agreement  
Service Agreement Extension  
Lease Admin Facility  
Admin Facility Resolution  
SRA Sublease for Main Hub  
Transit Hub Resolution  
Approved staff's recommendation and Resolution 2025-020 (Admin), approving a  
two-year lease with the Senior Resource Administration, Inc., a Florida non-profit  
corporation, and Resolution 2025-021 (Transit), approving a two-year lease with  
the Senior Resource Administration, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation.  
25-0482  
9.K.  
Interlocal Agreement with the City of Vero Beach for Canal Clearing at the  
Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the City for canal  
clearing at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. This cooperative effort provides a  
timely solution to flooding and safety concerns, aligns with strategic priorities, and  
ensures full cost recovery for the County.  
Attachments: Exhibit A_5_6_2025  
Canal Clearing Exhibit B_5_6_2025  
Revised 2025 Interlocal Agmt IRC-VB re Canal Clearing  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0538  
Local Option Gas Tax Distribution Percentages  
9.L.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends approval of the 2025/2026 revenue distribution  
percentages and submitting the approved Local Option Gas Tax distribution  
percentages to the Department of Revenue by the deadline date of July 1,  
2025.  
Attachments: LOGT 2025 Chart Final  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0551  
9.M.  
Work Order No. 20 Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. 1st Street SW & 27th  
Avenue Intersection (IRC-1231)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends approval of Work Order No. 20 to Kimley-Horn & Associates,  
Inc. authorizing the professional services as outlined in the Scope of Services and  
requests the Board authorize the Chairman to execute Work Order No. 20 on their  
behalf in a not-to-exceed amount of $239,900.  
Attachments: IRC-1231_KHA_WO20_20250520  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0549  
Approval for Purchase of Fire Station Cabinets  
9.N.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board authorize to waive the requirement for bids for the  
purchase of replacement of Fire Station Cabinets and to issue a Purchase Order in the  
amount of $134,036.  
Attachments: IRCFD STATION 2 ESTIMATE TKT 410009  
Cabinets for Stations layout  
FIBEALUMNCABINETSPATTON  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0550  
9.O.  
Approval of Agreement for Upgrade to Public Safety Land Mobile Radio  
Network  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board waive the requirement for bids for the necessary  
improvements and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement with  
Communications International, after review and approval by the County  
Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0542  
9.P.  
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Manatee Speed Zone  
Rule Review Committee Request  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to form a  
Local Rule Review Committee for the proposed FWC rule changing manatee speed  
zones within the Indian River County section of the Indian River Lagoon. Staff  
recommends each Board member appoint two (2) members to the LRRC consisting  
of one (1) waterway user and (1) manatee/environmental advocate. Staff  
recommends the Board authorize staff to solicit applications for and approve the  
remaining 4 members. Staff also recommends the Board authorize staff to be the  
liaison between FWC and the Local Rule Review Committee to facilitate the local rule  
review process.  
Attachments: 2025_LRRC App  
Postponed/Continued  
10. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES  
11. PUBLIC ITEMS  
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
B. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS  
12. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS  
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  
I. Planning and Development Services  
25-0560  
13.I.A.  
Oslo Road Corridor Study - Recommendations for Urban Service  
Boundary (USB) Expansion and Corridor Planning  
Recommended Action:  
Based on thorough analysis and extensive community engagement, the Planning  
and Development Services Department presents the following strategic  
recommendations for inclusion in the upcoming Comprehensive Plan update:  
1. Urban Service Boundary Expansion:  
·
Strategically expand the USB westward along Oslo Road/9th Street  
SW to include the area between 58th Avenue SW and 74th Avenue  
SW, bounded by 5th Street SW to the north and 13th Street SW to  
the south. Additionally, the USB  
should further extend west to  
98th Avenue SW with the same northern and southern limits. This  
expansion will incorporate approximately 2,180.3 acres into the  
USB.  
·
This expansion will proactively address anticipated growth pressures,  
enhance economic vitality, and optimize connectivity resulting from the  
new Oslo Road / I-95 interchange.  
2. Temporary Moratorium on Rezoning:  
·
Implement a six-month temporary moratorium on rezoning requests  
within the newly defined Oslo Corridor. This pause will enable the  
Planning and Development Services Department to update the Future  
Land Use designations comprehensively  
and develop detailed  
development guidelines and architectural standards.  
If necessary, an extension of up to six additional months may be  
considered to finalize regulations and ensure consistency and quality  
development.  
·
3. Corridor Overlay District:  
·
Establish an Oslo Corridor Overlay District with precise boundaries  
extending from 58th Avenue SW to 98th Avenue SW, bounded north  
by 5th Street SW and south by 13th Street SW.  
·
This Overlay District will specify regulations including zoning  
classifications, permitted uses, architectural guidelines, landscaping  
standards, and building setbacks. The goal is to create a cohesive,  
visually appealing gateway reflecting community  
enhancing the Corridor’s identity.  
values and  
ALTERNATIVE OPTION  
No Expansion of USB:  
Alternatively, the Board of County Commissioners may opt not to expand  
the existing USB. Under this scenario, existing zoning and Future Land  
Use designations remain unchanged, negating the immediate need for an  
Overlay District.  
STAFF RECOMMENDATION  
Attachments: Oslo Corridor Recommendation Report  
Chris Balter, Planning and Development Services Director, along with Logan  
Woody, Associate Planner, presented the Oslo Corridor recommendation report.  
In 2024, the County began the Urban Service Boundary (USB) study to address  
population growth and development. This report looked at the Oslo corridor  
which runs through the new Oslo Road/I95 interchange. This study evaluated the  
potential for extending the boundary to cover the two-mile USB gap which was  
bounded east to west by 58th and 74th Avenue SW, and north to south by 5th  
and 13th Street SW.  
The report studied vacant parcels, Future Land Use (most of the area was  
Agriculturally zoned), current zoning, environmental constraints, wetland areas, the  
floodplain, transportation, existing roadways, pedestrian and bicycle systems,  
connectivity, and adjacent municipalities. The County gathered input from  
residents' concerns: the impacts of growth, preferences for public spaces, parks  
and agricultural land, and preserving the County's quality of life and natural  
resources. The presentation closed with staff's recommendation.  
Commissioners weighed-in with their perspective. Commissioner Moss spoke  
against additional housing development in the area, noting the community  
preferred quality of life enhancements. Commissioner Earman was in favor of the  
moratorium on rezoning to allow time to consider balanced growth. Vice  
Chairman Loar was in favor of filling-in the infrastructure gap, a one-year  
moratorium, and the overlay district. County Attorney Shuler advised the Board  
of proposed legislation which may affect the County's approach to development.  
Mr. Balter explained the overlay district was a special zoning layer to promote  
consistency and quality of development.  
The Chairman opened the floor for public comments.  
Jeanne Koontz supported a one-year moratorium, improved infrastructure, and  
consideration for agricultural land.  
Rusty Banack noted there was not enough water for agriculture east of I95, and  
supported the moratorium and filling-in infrastructure gaps.  
Ruth Collier spoke in favor of expanding the USB.  
Donna Keys advocated for waiting two to three years before expanding the USB  
to gauge the impact of the Oslo Road interchange.  
Richard Bialosky talked about the unintended consequences of a moratorium, and  
favored waiting before expanding the USB to consider a holistic approach to  
development.  
Joseph Paladin spoke of his experience as a developer, favored quality growth,  
and advocated for developers to fund growth.  
Mr. Balter spoke of the benefits of having a plan to prevent haphazard  
development, and informed there would be more opportunities for public  
engagement.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Loar, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation with an amendment to extend  
the moratorium on rezoning to one year. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, and  
Commissioner Earman  
1 - Commissioner Moss  
J. Public Works  
25-0574  
13.J.1  
Consideration of a Resolution Electing to Use the Uniform Method for  
the Levy, Collection and Enforcement of Non-Ad Valorem Assessments  
for Street Paving in the Oslo Park Area  
Recommended Action:  
The Public Works Department recommends that the Board discuss the resolution  
and vote to either close out the previous MSBU Paving initiative or to schedule a  
Public Hearing to approve staff to begin a special assessment project under  
Chapter 206 of the Indian River County Ordinance Code.  
Attachments: IRC-2308_MEM_AH-TO-AJ_042925  
IRC-2308_OSLO_MSBU_STAFF_MEMO With Survey Results  
Addie Javed, Public Works Director, provided an update to the street paving  
project in the Oslo Park area. In 2024, staff provided the Board with an  
estimated project cost of $14.75 million, which would result in an assessment of  
about $1,640 per parcel for the next 20 years. Staff was then directed to try to  
obtain the 67% approval from residents needed to proceed. After two outreach  
sessions, only 11% of residents responded, and the majority of those were not in  
favor of the design due to costs. The Board had two options: close the initiative or  
move forward without sufficient support and hold a public hearing.  
Vice Chairman Loar expressed disappointment, mentioning that this initiative had  
been in discussion for years and highlighted the rising costs if action was delayed.  
He favored closing the current MSBU initiative and returning later with better  
options. Discussion underscored the desire for improvements while grappling with  
increased costs, and the challenge of securing enough community support.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Loar, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to approve closing out the previous Board action of a draft ordinance. 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  
14. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS  
25-0510  
Demolition Lien Reduction - 4541 38th Court, Vero Beach, FL 32967  
14.A.  
Recommended Action:  
The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Indian River County Board of  
County Commissioners waive 90% of the accrued interest, so long as the lien and  
10% of the outstanding interest for a total of $5,302.87 is paid within 60 days and  
that once paid, the Board authorizes the Chairman to execute a release of the lien.  
Attachments: 2015 Lien  
QCD dtd 12.044.2024 Wild to Tiene OR3742 PG886  
Deputy County Attorney Susan Prado presented the Board with a request to provide  
a reduction on a demolition lien for the property at 4541 38th Court. The Attorney's  
Office recommended following prior recent practice of waiving 90 percent of the  
interest, as long as the lien and the remaining 10 percent interest was paid within 60  
days; the total due was $5,302.87.  
New property owner Dady Tiene explained he had purchased the property at a tax  
deed auction with the intention to build a home, and was unaware of liens against the  
property. Mr. Tiene told the Board he was already making payments on a Utility lien,  
and was not able to pay the demolition lien total within 60 days.  
Discussion ensued among the Commissioners with some noting Mr. Tiene should have  
done due diligence before purchasing the property at auction. Other Commissioners  
advocated for trying to help Mr. Tiene since he was trying to make good on the liens.  
County Attorney Prado noted she was unaware the new owner could not pay the lien  
in full. County Attorney Jennifer Shuler suggested at least stopping the interest accrual,  
and having a future discussion on the matter. Chairman Flecher liked the suggestion,  
but was wary of setting a new precedent, especially considering Mr. Tiene did not  
have the funds to build. Commissioner Earman suggested extending the time for  
repayment.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Commissioner  
Adams, to extend the time for repayment of the $5,302.87 to one year, and stop  
interest from accruing in that time. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
25-0558  
Resolution Merging Public Safety Coordinating Councils  
14.B.  
Recommended Action:  
The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Board approve the attached  
Resolution.  
Attachments: 2025 05-05 Resolution - PSC-CJMHSA - final js(cm)  
Resolution 93-220  
Resolution 2016-101  
County Attorney Jennifer Shuler brought forth two items for the Board's  
consideration. The first was a recommendation to merge two councils: the Public  
Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) and the Public Safety Council for Criminal  
Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse (PSC), which was required by Florida  
Statute. Attorney Shuler noted that the PSCC was not meeting currently, and all their  
members served on the larger PSC, which met quarterly. The second item was a  
follow-up to Commissioner Adams' request to explore creating an opioid and  
substance use task force. Attorney Shuler met with Thrive, the agency which  
administers opioid funds, and both agreed that a task force would create more  
bureaucracy and make them less flexible. The County Attorney suggested having the  
PSC take on the duties of making recommendations and receiving reports regarding  
opioid funds.  
Carrie Lester, CEO of Thrive, appreciated having the PSC available as a conduit for  
providing the Board with updates and information.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to approve staff's recommendation and Resolution 2025-022, abolishing the  
Public Safety Coordinating Council and revising the Public Safety Council for  
Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse to meet the statutory  
requirements of both councils. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
25-0559  
Interlocal Agreement regarding the Humiston Boardwalk Project  
14.C.  
Recommended Action:  
The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Board approve the attached  
agreement.  
Attachments: 2025 Interlocal Agreement IRC-VB re Humiston Project js PDF  
County Attorney Jennifer Shuler presented the Board with an Interlocal Agreement  
(ILA) regarding the County's contribution to the Humiston Boardwalk Project, as  
discussed at the Board's January 28, 2025 meeting. The agreement specified the  
funding commitment, approved spending categories, and payment procedures. The  
City of Vero Beach's Council approved the ILA at their May 13, 2025 meeting.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Vice Chairman Loar,  
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  
15. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS  
A. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman  
B. Commissioner Deryl Loar, Vice Chairman  
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  
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.  
25-0483  
Approval of the SWDD Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2025  
16.B.1.  
Recommended Action:  
Approve  
Attachments: 01282025 SWDD Draft  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Loar, to approve the Solid Waste Disposal District 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  
25-0489  
Approval of the SWDD Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2025  
16.B.2.  
Recommended Action:  
Approve  
Attachments: 02112025 SWDD draft  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Loar, to approve the Solid Waste Disposal District 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  
25-0553  
Approval of the SWDD Meeting Minutes of March 11, 2025  
16.B.3.  
Recommended Action:  
Approve  
Attachments: 03112025 SWDD draft  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Loar, to approve the Solid Waste Disposal District Meeting Minutes of March  
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  
25-0563  
16.B.4.  
Amendment No. 1 to Work Order No. 2 to Jones Edmunds for 74th  
Avenue SW Widening Project  
Recommended Action:  
Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve  
Amendment No. 1 to Work Order No. 2 with Jones Edmunds and Associates,  
Inc. for $6,455, to provide engineering services related to the 74th Avenue SW  
Widening project; and authorize the Chairman to execute the same, as presented.  
Attachments: Staff Report & Jones Edmunds WO2 - 2025-05-07  
Amend No 1 to WO No 2.pdf  
There was no discussion regarding this item.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Loar, 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  
25-0567  
16.B.5.  
Work Order No. 8 to Geosyntec for Preparation of Air Operation Permit  
Including Visible Emission Testing  
Recommended Action:  
Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) staff recommends that its Board approve  
Work Order No. 8 with Geosyntec Consultants for $44,298.05 to provide  
engineering services related to the Preparation of Air Operation Permit Including  
Visible Emission Testing; and authorize the Chairman to execute the same, as  
presented.  
Attachments: Title V Air Operation Permit Proposal  
There was no discussion regarding this item.  
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  
C. Environmental Control Board  
17. PUBLIC COMMENT: NON-AGENDA-RELATED MATTERS  
18. ADJOURNMENT  
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 12:50 p.m.