Indian River County  
Administration Complex  
1801 27th Street, Building  
A
Indian River County Florida  
Vero Beach, Florida,  
32960-3388  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
www.ircgov.com  
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, April 5, 2022  
9:00 AM  
Commission Chambers  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
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  
Pastor Joe Moore, Rivers of Living Water Rhema Word Ministries, Inc.  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney  
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS  
Moved: Item 5.B. to be heard prior to Item 5.A.  
Moved: Item 14.B.1. to be heard following Item 5.E.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner  
Moss, 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  
22-0187  
5.A.  
Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of April, 2022 as Child Abuse  
Prevention Month  
Recommended Action:  
Recommend Read and Present  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Joe Walsh, Exchange Club of the Treasure Coast, appeared with fellow Exchange  
Club members to accept the Proclamation and discuss the Club's mission to raise  
funds to aid in the prevention of child abuse.  
Matt Markley, CEO, Hibiscus Children's Center, thanked the Board for their  
support, and discussed the programs and facilities the organization provides to  
children and teens in Indian River County.  
Read and Presented by Commissioner Adams  
22-0199  
5.B.  
Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 22, 2022 as Earth Day 2022  
Read and Present  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Sue Flak, Recycling Education Coordinator, represented a group from the Solid  
Waste Disposal District in receiving the Proclamation. She detailed the upcoming  
events planned in celebration of Earth Day, including appearances by recycling  
mascot Carter, who was also present. At the Chairman's request, Ms. Flak provided  
an update on the success of the Fellsmere Fridge food bank program which diverts  
good food to the community.  
Read and Presented by Vice Chairman Earman  
22-0234  
5.C.  
Presentation of Proclamation Designating April 24-30, 2022, as Crime Victims'  
Rights Week in Indian River County  
Recommended Action:  
Read and Present  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Indian River County Victims' Rights Coalition Chairman Paul Zelno accepted the  
Proclamation and described the services the Coalition provides to victims of crimes.  
He announced details of the April 28, 2022 Victims' Rights Vigil at Veteran's  
Memorial Island Sanctuary.  
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers expressed appreciation for the Board's  
support in considering the difficulties of crime and abuse victims. Commissioner  
Flescher thanked the all-volunteer Victims' Rights Coalition, and the many volunteers  
throughout the County.  
Read and Presented by Commissioner Flescher  
22-0270  
5.D.  
Presentation from Parabel  
No action required  
Recommended Action:  
Helene Caseltine, Economic Development Director, Indian River County Chamber of  
Commerce, introduced representatives from a food-tech startup which was expanding  
in the County.  
Frank Jimenez, CEO, Parabel Nutrition, Inc., utilized a video and PowerPoint slides  
to inform the Board of the company's aquaculture plant business in Fellsmere. He  
provided details of Parabel's business model which planned to produce sustainable  
plant-based nutrition through the harvesting and processing of Lemnaceae (water  
lentils). Mr. Jimenez estimated a June opening for Parabel's new production facility.  
Juli D'Aloia, Chief Human Resources Officer, advised that the company had many job  
openings which encompassed a variety of skill levels.  
Presented  
22-0268  
5.E.  
Presentation by the Nopetro Eco District, LLC: Update on Design and Development  
of the Renewable Natural Gas Plant  
Recommended Action:  
No action required  
Alain Castro, Managing Partner, Indian River Eco-District (IRED), addressed the  
Board regarding the IRED's renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility before  
introducing Jorge Herrera, CEO, Nopetro LLC. Mr. Herrera continued with a  
PowerPoint presentation which provided information on the renewable natural gas  
industry, site logistics, production methods, plans for the Nopetro Eco-District  
partnership, and strides made to the County's contribution of conforming gas.  
Chairman O'Bryan entered into discussion with Mr. Herrera and received clarification  
on the analysis of the County's gas contribution, as well as details of the construction  
and capacity for the planned Nopetro RNG conversion facility. The Chairman also  
received confirmation that Nopetro expected to meet its planned June 2023 start  
date.  
Himanshu Mehta, Managing Director, Solid Waste Disposal District, discussed plans  
to meet the required quality specifications for the landfill gas the County would supply  
for conversion to natural gas. Director Mehta also provided an update to the Board  
on his department's leachate removal project. Commissioner Adams added her  
support for the project.  
Mr. Herrera noted that his company planned for a long-term partnership with the  
County and commended staff for their work. Mr. Castro closed the presentation with  
a projected vision for the future of the RNG project.  
Presented  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner  
Adams, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2022 and  
February 8, 2022 as written. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
22-0271  
6.A.  
Regular Meeting of February 1, 2022  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: 02012022 BCC Granicus  
Approved  
22-0275  
6.B.  
Regular Meeting of February 8, 2022  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: 02082022 BCC Draft  
Approved  
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD  
ACTION  
22-0257  
7.A.  
Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review  
Informational item only; no Board action required  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Venue Event Calendar April 2022  
Chairman O'Bryan mentioned the Denim & Diamonds Veteran's Fundraiser, free  
paper shredding, Easter events, the marine flea market, and the Vero Beach Air  
Show in April.  
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 presented. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
22-0165  
8.A.  
Checks and Electronic Payments February 11, 2022 to February 17, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of February 11, 2022 to February 17, 2022  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
22-0182  
8.B.  
Checks and Electronic Payments February 18, 2022 to February 24, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of February 18, 2022 to February 24, 2022  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
22-0211  
8.C.  
8.D.  
8.E.  
8.F.  
Checks and Electronic Payments February 25, 2022 to March 3, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of February 25, 2022 to March 3, 2022  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
22-0232  
Checks and Electronic Payments March 4, 2022 to March 10, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of March 4, 2022 to March 10, 2022  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
22-0241  
Checks and Electronic Payments March 11, 2022 to March 17, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of March 11, 2022 to March 17, 2022  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
22-0256  
Checks and electronic payments March 18, 2022 to March 24, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of March 18, 2022 to March 24, 2022  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
22-0216  
8.G.  
Fourth of July Fireworks Funding  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve funding the  
fireworks displays for the Cities of Sebastian and Vero Beach in the amount of  
$2,500 each. Staff also recommends that each of the Cities (Vero Beach and  
Sebastian) appropriate and pay an equal amount up to $2,500 and the County will  
match that amount up to $2,500 each after the City of Vero Beach and Sebastian pay  
their share.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
City of Vero Beach 2022 funding request  
Lions Club 2022 funding request  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0239  
8.H.  
Designation of Excess Equipment as Surplus and Disposal Authorization  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the items on the Excess List for 040522 as  
surplus, and authorize their disposal.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Excess List for 040522  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0240  
8.I.  
Approval of On-Airport Lease and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)  
Agreement between the City of Vero Beach and Indian River County Emergency  
Services District  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully requests the Board approve and execute the Lease Agreement and  
the ARFF Agreement as presented.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Memorandum of Lease  
Lease Agreement  
ARFF Agreement  
Attachment A (COVB Airport Leasing Policy)  
Exhibit A (Legal Description)  
Exhibit B (Phase 1, Environmental Site Assessement)  
Exhibit C (FAA Lease Review Concurrence)  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0247  
8.J.  
Work Order No. 3 - Southeastern Surveying and Mapping Corporation, IRC-1817,  
Indian River Blvd. Resurfacing Project (17th Street to US 1)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends approval of the attached Work Order No. 3 with Southeastern  
Surveying and Mapping Corporation for a lump sum of $49,330.00 to provide survey  
services as outlined in the attached Scope of Services, and requests the Board of  
County Commissioners to authorize the Chairman to execute Work Order No. 3 on  
their behalf.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Work Order No. 3 and Exhibit A  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0262  
8.K.  
Approval of Change Order #s 1, 2 and 3 for Egret Marsh Algal Turf Scrubber  
Influent Feed System Replacement (IRC Bid 2021049)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the BCC approve Change Order #s 1, 2 and 3 of the Egret Marsh  
Algal Turf Scrubber Influent Feed System Replacement project (IRC Bid 2021049)  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Change Order #1  
Change Order #2  
Change Order #3  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0248  
8.L.  
GRBK GHO Lucaya Pointe, LLC’s Request for Final Plat Approval for a Plat-Over  
Site Plan Development to be known as Lucaya Pointe Phase 1 [SD-19-05-03 /  
2005120072-90006]  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board grant final plat approval for Lucaya Pointe Phase 1.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Location Map  
Final Plat Layout  
Approved staff's recommendation  
Children's Services Advisory Committee's Recommendation of Request for Proposal,  
Grant Application and Agency Grant Contract for FY 2022-2023  
22-0253  
8.M.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board accept the RFP, the Grant Application and the  
Agency Grant Contract for FY 2022-2023 as submitted, and authorize the County  
Administrator to execute the individual contracts after review and approval by the  
County Attorney.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Request For Proposal  
RFP Notification  
Grant Application  
Evaluation Form  
Agency Grant Contract  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0235  
8.N.  
Approval of Renewal of a Class "B" Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity  
from Coastal Care Corporation DBA Cleveland Clinic Advanced Medical Transport  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the  
renewal of the Class "B" Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Coastal  
Care Corporation DBA Cleveland Clinic Advanced Medical Transport, to be  
effective for a period of two (2) years commencing February 11, 2022, and expiring  
February 11, 2024.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
COPCN Renewal Application  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0255  
8.O.  
Request to Piggy-Back Martin County Bid Process for Caustic Soda Chemicals  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the piggyback  
of the Martin County bid for caustic soda price of $552.39 per dry ton, and authorize  
the Purchasing Manager to issue a purchase order to Brenntag Mid-South Inc. in the  
amount of $70,000  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0267  
8.P.  
CCNA Work Order No. 7 with Tetra Tech for the Industrial Wastewater  
Pretreatment Local Limits Evaluation  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Tetra Tech  
Work Order No. 7, in the amount of $71,188.00, for professional services that  
include Industrial Wastewater Pretreatment Local Limits Evaluation at the West  
Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility, and authorize the Chairman to execute said  
work order  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Work Order No 7  
Support letter from Brown and Caldwell to Tetra Tech  
Approved staff's recommendation  
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:55 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 11:05  
a.m., with all members present.  
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES  
10. PUBLIC ITEMS  
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE  
CLERK TO THE BOARD.  
22-0244  
10.A.1.  
ADOPTION HEARING: County Initiated Request to Amend the Text of the  
County’s Comprehensive Plan to add a new Chapter 13 Property Rights  
Element. (Legislative)  
Recommended Action:  
Based on the above analysis, staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission  
recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve the proposed  
Comprehensive Plan Amendment.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Proposed Chapter 13 Property Rights Element  
Draft Property Rights Element Ordinance  
Chief of Long Range Planning John Stoll referred to a PowerPoint presentation  
which explained the Comprehensive Plan text amendment process. Chief Stoll  
stated this was the second required public hearing, following the transmittal public  
hearing on January 18, 2022, where the amendment was approved for transmittal  
to State agencies for review. He added that no comments were received from any  
of the reviewing agencies, and recommended the Board adopt the proposed  
Ordinance.  
Chairman O'Bryan received confirmation from Chief Stoll that this text  
amendment was required by the State, and that the Ordinance used the State  
model language.  
The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the Chairman  
closed the public hearing.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Commissioner  
Flescher, to adopt Ordinance 2022-004, amending the County’s  
Comprehensive Plan by creating a Property Rights Element in order to meet  
updated statutory requirements; and providing codification, severability, and  
effective date. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS  
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS  
22-0245  
10.C.1.  
Public Notice of Public Hearing for April 12, 2022, for Ordinance Amending  
Section 312.11 “Performance Security” of the Indian River Code of Ordinances  
Attachments: Staff Report  
County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the notice into the record.  
No Action Taken or Required  
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS  
22-0243  
11.A.  
Appeal of a Decision of a County Officer -- Deborah Cooney  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners find that Mrs. Cooney’s  
application does not qualify for the Small Business Recovery Grant program based  
upon the information presented and deny the appeal presented by Ms. Cooney  
Attachments: Staff Report - Appeal  
Initial receipt of application to Budget  
Email to Applicant denying grant  
Email from Applicant Supplying Additional Info  
Notarized Statement from Applicant  
Email to Applicant denying reconsideration  
Email to Applicant accepting request to file an appeal  
Summons for Civil Action  
Small Business Grant application  
1. Governor's Order COVID EO_20-91  
2. Email chain with Mark Beahhen 2.25.20  
3. Email chain with The Fountains  
4. Email chain with PSL Rehab  
5. Email chain with The Gardens of PSL  
County Administrator Jason Brown detailed Deborah Cooney's application for the  
County's Small Business Recovery Grant, which was denied, and her subsequent  
appeal. He affirmed his recommendation to deny the appeal and let stand the  
rejection of her application based on submittal past the deadline, and the  
determination that the application claimed non-covid-related business damages.  
Ms. Cooney was not present to comment on her appeal.  
County Attorney Dylan Reingold confirmed for Commissioner Moss that Ms. Cooney  
received acknowledgement of her appeal request and was informed of its scheduled  
date; he noted that her absence did not affect the proceeding. Commissioner Flescher  
received confirmation that there was no information in Ms. Cooney's late-submittal  
documents which would change the Administrator's determination.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan,  
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  
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS  
A. Community Development  
B. Emergency Services  
C. General Services  
D. Human Resources  
E. Information Technology  
22-0269  
12.E.1  
Continuation - County Websites, Domains, and Internet-Based Services  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners direct staff to include  
required funding in the 2022/23 fiscal year budget and issue an RFP in fiscal year  
2022/23 to begin a CMS web redesign project using the requirements outlined in  
the Website Requirements Specification document.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Website Features and Functions Executive Summary  
Website Requirements Specification  
Dan Russell, Information Technology Director, appeared before the Board to  
provide follow up to the April 20, 2021 meeting where his department was  
directed to consolidate the County's websites, secure the "indianriver.gov" domain  
name, and to modernize the County's web presence.  
Scott Johnson, Webmaster, continued the presentation with PowerPoint slides  
which provided an executive summary of staff's action plan to create an engaging,  
informative website; implement a Content Management System (CMS) which  
would allow staff to update content; public communication initiatives; and features  
to enhance the user interface. He concluded with estimated costs for the  
specifications, and requested approval to include funding for the upgrades in the  
2022/23 fiscal year budget.  
Chairman O'Bryan received information regarding the CMS and oversight for  
content sharing. Commissioner Moss expressed interest in content tagging, the  
search utility, and a tourism page that linked to the municipalities. Commissioner  
Adams received information on the impact of switching to a new domain name,  
and an estimated six to nine month timeline to implement the changes.  
Vice Chairman Earman suggested issuing a budget amendment to the 2021/2022  
fiscal year budget so that work on the new website could begin without delay.  
County Administrator Jason Brown agreed that a funding advance was  
achievable.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Commissioner  
Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation as amended, to allow staff to  
request an amendment to the 2021/22 fiscal year budget which would permit  
immediate implementation of 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  
F. Office of Management and Budget  
G. Public Works  
H. Utilities Services  
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS  
22-0251  
13.A.  
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee - Planning and Zoning Commission Member  
and Alternate  
Recommended Action:  
County staff recommends that the Board appoint Mark Mucher serve as the Planning  
and Zoning Commission member and Curtis Carpenter serve as the Planning and  
Zoning Commission alternate on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.  
Attachments: Staff Report - AHAC  
County Attorney Dylan Reingold advised the Board of changes to the Planning and  
Zoning (P&Z) Commission's member on the Affordable Housing Advisory  
Committee (AHAC). He reported that Beth Mitchell was no longer able to serve as  
alternate, and that Curtis Carpenter volunteered to switch from member to alternate  
member. The P&Z Commission recommended Mark Mucher to fill Mr. Carpenter's  
vacated seat as the P&Z Commission member on the AHAC.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner  
Moss, 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  
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS  
A. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman  
Request from Vero Beach Wine & Film Festival to use Commission Chambers  
Discussion  
22-0277  
14.A.1.  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum  
Chairman O'Bryan presented a request from the Vero Beach Wine and Film  
Festival to utilize the Commission Chambers to show films from June 9th-12th,  
2022. He indicated once the schedule was finalized, County Administrator Jason  
Brown would calculate the non-profit user fee in addition to any staff time.  
Commissioner Moss received clarification that there was not a set price list for  
using the Commission Chambers, and each request was evaluated independently.  
Commissioner Adams received confirmation that the fees would cover cleaning  
and staff to run equipment.  
Chairman Flescher inquired why the Intergenerational Recreation (IG) Center was  
not being used. Chairman O'Bryan responded that the equipment was not up to  
par, and further that the Film Festival organizers wanted to keep the venues as  
close to downtown as possible.  
Discussion continued with Kelly Kite, Board Member for the Festival, who  
confirmed the planners' desire to have events as close to the center of downtown  
as possible. Susan Keller Horn, co-founder of the Festival, discussed other  
attributes of the Commission Chambers which made it an ideal location for  
screenings. Board and staff discussed parameters for using the Chambers, steps  
staff would take to limit guests from moving about the building, and considerations  
needed for the equipment.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan,  
to approve allowing the Vero Beach Wine and Film Festival's use of  
Commission Chambers from June 9-12, 2022. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
Appointment of Vice Chair Earman to Medical Examiner’s Building Advisory  
Committee  
22-0279  
14.A.2.  
Recommended Action:  
Discussion  
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum  
[Clerk's Note: This item was moved to be heard following Item 5.E.]  
Chairman O'Bryan nominated Vice Chairman Earman to take over the  
Chairman's role of County representative to the Medical Examiner's Building  
Advisory Committee, as his tenure was expected to end before the issue was  
resolved. He noted that Vice Chairman Earman, as the alternate representative,  
was familiar with the issue and would provide an update following this  
appointment.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman  
O'Bryan, to approve the appointment of Vice Chairman Earman to the  
Medical Examiner's Building Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
B. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman  
22-0263  
14.B.1.  
Update on Medical Examiner's Advisory Task Force Regarding a New Medical  
Examiner's Office  
Recommended Action:  
Discuss  
Attachments: Commissioner's Memo  
PowerPoint Attachment  
Budget Proposal County Share  
Medical Examiner's Office - Workload  
[Clerk's Note: This item was heard following Item 14.A.2.]  
Vice Chairman Earman shared the Medical Examiner's Advisory Task Force  
presentation regarding the need for a new Medical Examiner's office which served  
Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties. The slides showed  
the future site of the new Medical Examiner's office, located in Indian River State  
College's Treasure Coast Public Safety Complex, which will be leased at no cost  
to the four counties. Also presented were future building requirements, County  
cost-share calculations, possible floor plans, and a cost study.  
Vice Chairman Earman noted that Indian River County was responsible for 24%  
of the anticipated $16 to $20 million total cost and estimated the project would  
take three (3) years to reach execution. He also advised there was an initial  
funding request of $200,000 for the County's portion of a Planning and  
Development study. The Vice Chairman discussed the need to start budgeting,  
possible cost-saving measures, and requested staff to draft a Resolution of  
Participation to send to State Senator Gayle Harrell who was helping to  
coordinate the project.  
Dr. Patricia Aronica, Medical Examiner for the 19th District, appeared before the  
Board to support the need for a new office to replace the too small, ill-equipped,  
and outdated current location. Commissioner Flescher commended Dr. Aronica's  
dedication and foresight.  
Commissioner Adams received confirmation that the County's estimated  
contribution would be $5 million, the estimated timeline was three years to reach  
the start of construction, and that the $200,000 study was an additional cost.  
County Administrator Jason Brown discussed possible funding assistance  
opportunities, and shared concerns for the costs. Chairman O'Bryan suggested  
setting aside funds immediately in anticipation of the County's obligation.  
Discussion continued with Commissioner Moss receiving confirmation from  
County Attorney Dylan Reingold that Florida Statutes assigned the four counties  
the responsibility for construction costs, and that grant opportunities would be  
pursued. County Administrator Brown confirmed that public building impact fees  
could not be used because the building would be located outside of the County;  
he stated he would investigate using infrastructure sales tax funds. Chairman  
O'Bryan suggested pursuing an amendment to the law to utilize impact fee funds  
to cover the impact of growth.  
Vice Chairman Earman discussed agreements among the counties, promised to  
confirm details of the costs, and reiterated the need for a Resolution of  
Participation. Commissioner Moss received confirmation from Attorney Reingold  
that he would reach out to the other counties and state representatives to  
coordinate the language in the Resolution. Commissioner Flescher commended  
Senator Harrell's commitment to this project.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Commissioner  
Flescher, to direct staff to 1) create a Resolution of Participation for the new  
Medical Examiner's Office and bring it back before the Board for approval;  
and 2) research amending state statutes to allow the use of Building Impact  
Fees to pay for the required new Medical Examiner's Office. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
C. Commissioner Susan Adams  
D. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher  
E. Commissioner Laura Moss  
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS  
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.  
A. Emergency Services District  
B. Solid Waste Disposal District  
Approval of SWDD Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2022  
22-0274  
15.B.1.  
Recommended Action:  
Approve  
Attachments: 02012022 SWDD Draft  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman  
O'Bryan, to approve the Solid Waste Disposal District Meeting minutes of  
February 1, 2022 as written. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
22-0258  
15.B.2.  
Seventeenth Amendment to Republic Services  
Recommended Action:  
Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve the  
Seventeenth Amendment to Republic Services landfill contract for the expansion  
of the landfill gas system; and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Seventeenth Amendment to Republic Services  
There was no discussion regarding this item.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Earman, 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  
22-0264  
15.B.3.  
Procurement of a High Pressure Skid System  
Recommended Action:  
Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) staff recommends that its Board approve  
the following: a) Waive the requirement for bids to fabricate the high pressure  
skid system; b) Approve the agreement with Biogas Engineering to fabricate the  
high pressure skid system for a not-to-exceed cost of $789,000 and delivery in  
35 weeks from notice to proceed; c) Authorize the Chairman to execute the  
same, after final terms and conditions have been approved by the County  
Attorney; and, d) Authorize payments as detailed in Section XI of the agreement  
Attachments: Staff Report  
KHA Evaluation Memo  
BGE Fabrication Agreement  
Managing Director of the Solid Waste Disposal District Himanshu Mehta  
provided information on the project in response to Commissioner Adams'  
request. Director Mehta described the upgrade to a high pressure gas control  
system which would be used in the leachate evaporation and renewable natural  
gas projects.  
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  
22-0265  
15.B.4.  
Final Pay to Geosyntec for Work Order No. 3 - Phase I Redevelopment for  
South Gifford Road Landfill  
Recommended Action:  
Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board: a) Approve  
Geosyntec’s final invoice amount of $19,809.66; and, b) Direct the funding of this  
project in a future Capital Improvement Element fund under the direction of the  
Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works Department  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Geosyntec Project Completion Report & Final Invoice  
There was no discussion regarding this item.  
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  
C. Environmental Control Board  
16. ADJOURNMENT  
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m.