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, February 25, 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  
Wesley Davis, Property Appraiser  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Jennifer W. Shuler, County Attorney  
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Loar, seconded by Commissioner Moss, to  
approve the Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS  
25-0294  
5.A.  
Presentation of Proclamation Honoring African American Pioneer Tyrone  
Perry  
Recommended Action:  
Recommend Read & Present.  
Attachments: Proclamation  
After reading Coach Perry's many accomplishments, Commissioner Earman added  
his praise for all the lives Mr. Perry had touched in the community. Chairman Flescher  
shared a story of his son's appreciation for Mr. Perry's impact on his life.  
Mr. Perry thanked the people in his life for their support, and expressed his life-long  
desire to give back to the community; family, friends, and co-workers were in  
attendance. He was joined at the podium by his cousin who told of his humility,  
dedication, and mentorship of the people in the community. Christopher Cummings,  
principal of Sebastian River High School, recounted Mr. Perry's life lessons on  
perseverance, and his impact beyond the football field.  
Read and Presented by Commissioner Earman  
25-0292  
Presentation of Meals on Wheels Program  
5.B.  
Recommended Action:  
Present.  
Karen Deigl, CEO, Senior Resource Association, presented information on the  
March for Meals 2025 national event to raise awareness of seniors' needs. Ms. Deigl  
reported a 35 percent increase in the number of meals served in the last year, and  
described the mental health benefit of daily visits by volunteers. A promotional video  
for Meals on Wheels was shown. Ms. Deigl also called for volunteers to participate in  
the March for Meals event on March 10th, 12th, and 13th.  
Presented  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD  
ACTION  
25-0193  
ELAP - District 4 Appointee - Member Resignation & Appointment  
7.A.  
Recommended Action:  
Informational Item  
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum  
ELAP - Resignation Letter - Peter O'Bryan  
ELAP - Resume - Patrick Pitts  
Mr. Patrick Arthur Pitts was appointed as the District 4 Appointee to the  
Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel. He replaced Peter O'Bryan who resigned.  
No Action Taken or Required  
25-0254  
7.B.  
Route 60 Hyundai and The Chiarenza Agency Parks & Recreation  
Sponsorship  
Recommended Action:  
Informational item; no action required  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Route 60 Hyundai Sponsorship Agreement  
Chairman Flescher expressed thanks for the sponsorship from Route 60 Hyundai and  
the Chiarenza Agency to support recreational programs in the County. Deputy  
County Administrator Mike Zito expanded on the range of assistance the sponsorship  
funds supported.  
No Action Taken or Required  
8. PUBLIC COMMENT: AGENDA-RELATED MATTERS (EXCEPT FOR PUBLIC  
HEARINGS)  
9. CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Loar, seconded by Commissioner Earman,  
to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, puling Item 9.F. for discussion. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
25-0247  
Quarterly Tourist Development Tax Report for Quarter Ending 12/31/2024  
9.A.  
Recommended Action:  
Accept the report  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Accepted  
25-0262  
9.B.  
First Amendment to Agreement for Phase II Design Services for the  
Emergency Operations Center Expansion (RFQ 2022062)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the first and amendment to the agreement and  
authorize the Chairman to execute it, after review and approval by the County  
attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Phase II EOC, First Amendment  
Exhibit A - First Amendment  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0263  
9.C.  
First Amendment to Agreements for Annual Utility Labor Services (RFP  
2025005)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the First Amendment documents and authorize  
the Chairman to sign them after the County Attorney has approved them as to form  
and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Annual Utility Labor - First Amendment  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0277  
9.D.  
Award of Bid 2025021 for Donald MacDonald Campground T-Dock  
Rebuild  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2025021 to Indian River Docks, LLC ,  
approve the agreement, and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement after  
receipt and approval of the agreement by the County Attorney as to form and legal  
sufficiency, and after receipt and approval of the required insurance by the Risk  
Manager. So long as there are no changes in the dollar amount under the agreement,  
upon adequate completion of the work set forth in the agreement, staff is directed to  
make final payment and release any retainage to Indian River Docks, LLC, after  
review and approval by the Purchasing Manager and the County Attorney’s Office.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Agreement  
IR Docks Full Pricing  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0279  
9.E.  
Award of Bid 2025016 - Custodial Services for County Administration  
Complex  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board award bid 2025016 to CER Signature Cleaning, LLC,  
approve the sample agreement, and authorize the Chairman to execute it after review  
and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency and after the  
required certificates of insurance and Fidelity Bond have been received and approved  
by the Risk Manager. Staff also recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing  
Manager to renew this bid at the same rates for two (2) additional one (1) year  
periods subject to satisfactory performance, vendor acceptance, and the  
determination that renewal of this annual bid is in the best interest of the County.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0278  
9.F.  
Children Services Division Acceptance of Donation for Golden Impact  
Awards Ceremony  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommend the Board accept the donation with any surplus funds to be  
allocated for Children Services at the discretion of the Community Services Director.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Golden Impact Awards Event Informational  
Letter - JA Mack Consultants  
Chairman Flescher thanked Jeffrey Andros of JA Mack Consultants, LLC for their  
sponsorship of the 2025 Golden Impact Awards honoring notable contributions to  
Children's Services. Mr. Andros thanked staff, and expressed his support to  
improving the lives of the community's children.  
Commissioner Moss expressed her opposition to the donation from Mr. Andros, a  
member of the main committee of the Children's Services Advisory Committee  
(CSAC), due to potential self-dealing, conflict of interest, and concern for setting a  
precedence for undue influence. The Commissioner suggested donations should be  
limited to time and attention, rather than financial contributions, to maintain the integrity  
of advisory boards.  
The Board weighed-in with their reasons for disagreeing with Commissioner Moss'  
position. Commissioner Adams noted the Board typically avoided allocating funds to  
similar events, so sponsorships were needed. She also sought clarification regarding  
contributions to events such as the County's Centennial celebration. Commissioner  
Moss added she was specifically opposed to members of advisory boards donating  
funds to organizations they served.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner  
Earman  
1 - Commissioner Moss  
25-0228  
9.G.  
Florida Power & Light Easement - Indian River County Fire Station 7  
(IRC-1911)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the easement to  
Florida Power & Light in accordance with the attached legal sketch and description,  
authorize the County Attorney’s office to finalize the legal documents to record the  
approved easement, authorize the Chair to execute the final legal documents to  
effectuate the granting of the approved easement.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
FPL Easement IRC-1911  
Sketch & Legal Description for FPL Easement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0280  
9.H.  
Award of Bid No. 2025007 - Bathroom Renovations Indian River County  
Main Library and North County Library, IRC-2403  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the project be awarded to Diaz Constructors, LLC in the amount  
of $507,934. Staff further recommends the Board approve the sample agreement and  
authorize the Chairman to execute said agreement after review and approval of both  
the agreement and required Public Construction Bond by the County Attorney as to  
form and legal sufficiency, and the receipt and approval of required insurance by the  
Risk Manager.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Sample Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0219  
Approval for Purchase of Fire Rescue Apparatus - Engine 17  
9.I.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing Division to issue a Purchase  
Order in the amount of $966,930.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Sutphen Quote  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0229  
Request for Stormwater Summer Camp 2025  
9.J.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board approve Indian River County Stormwater Staff to  
lead and participate in Summer Camp sessions hosted at the Pelican Island Audubon  
House in Summer 2025.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0270  
Resolution of Support for 41st Street Sidewalk Project  
9.K.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Resolution  
of Support and direct staff to submit to FDOT.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Resolution  
Location Map  
Approved staff's recommendation and Resolution 2025-008, supporting the  
construction of new sidewalk along 41st Street from 32nd Avenue to US Highway  
1 for the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application for the  
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).  
25-0273  
9.L.  
GRBK GHO High Pointe, LLC’s Request for Final Plat Approval for a  
Subdivision to be known as High Pointe PD Phase 2  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat approval  
for High Pointe PD Phase 2.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Location Map  
Final Plat  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0274  
Resolution of Support for County Road 512 Widening Project  
9.M.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Resolution  
of Support for widening of County Road 512 between Willow Street and Interstate  
95.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Resolution  
Location Map  
Approved staff's recommendation and Resolution 2025-009, supporting the  
construction to widen and improve County Road 512 from Willow Street to  
Interstate 95 to include bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides of roadway for the  
2025 Transportation Regional Incentive Grant Program (TRIP) application for the  
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).  
25-0248  
9.N.  
Designation of Excess Survey Equipment as Surplus and Authorization to  
Complete Trade-In of Existing Equipment  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board declare Asset Number 28858 (Topcon Total Station),  
and Asset Number 28541 (Leica GPS Rover) as surplus and authorize its assignment  
to Duncan Parnell for disposal.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Disposal Form for Excess Capital Asset #28858  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0288  
9.O.  
Amendment 4 to Work Order No. 14 to Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd., for  
North County 24-Inch Force Main Replacement, IRCDUS Project ID:  
21.23.503  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners approve  
Amendment 4 to Work Order No.14 to Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd., for  
additional project management requirements during the construction phase for the  
North County 24-Inch Force Main Replacement project, in the amount of  
$29,105.00, and authorize the Chair to execute the same. So long as there are no  
changes in the dollar amount under the work order and upon adequate completion of  
the services set forth in the work order, staff is directed to make final payment and  
release any retainage to Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Bowman Amendment 4 to Work Order No 14  
Approved staff's recommendation  
25-0291  
9.P.  
Amendment 1 to Work Order 6 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for  
Cost-Benefit Analysis to Relocate Cell Carrier Equipment on Gifford  
Elevated Storage Tank, IRCDUS Project ID 13.23.538  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners  
approve Amendment 1 to Work Order 6 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to  
provide cost-benefit analysis for relocating cell carrier equipment on the Gifford  
elevated storage tank to either a temporary telecommunication tower or permanently  
to a corral at the top of the tank, in the amount of $4,058.00, and authorize the Chair  
to execute the same. So long as there are no changes in the dollar amount under the  
amount approved, upon adequate completion of the work set forth in work order 6,  
staff is directed to make final payments to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
10. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES  
11. PUBLIC ITEMS  
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THESE HEARINGS IS ON FILE IN THE  
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD.  
25-0269  
11.A.1.  
Ordinance of Indian River County, Florida Amending the Zoning  
Ordinance, and the Accompanying Zoning Map for Approximately ±8.0  
Acres from CG, General Commercial District to MED, Medical District  
(99070136-96957) [Quasi-Judicial]  
Recommended Action:  
Based on the analysis, staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend  
that the Board of County Commissioners approve this request to rezone the  
subject property from CG to MED.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Zoning Map  
Future Land Use Map  
Rezoning Application  
Ordinance  
Chairman Flescher introduced the parties for the proceeding as being Schwerin  
Realty Corp. (Applicant) and Indian River County.  
Each Commissioner, as requested by the Chairman, disclosed ex parte  
communications, site visits, or independent investigations. The Commissioners  
also affirmed that they have an open mind and can base their decisions on the  
evidence presented and the applicable law. The Chairman opened the public  
hearing, and the Deputy Clerk administered the Oath to all persons who wished  
to speak.  
Cindy Thurman, Senior Planner with Long Range Planning, presented staff's  
analysis and recommendation for the request to rezone the Applicant's parcel  
from CG, General Commercial District, to MED, Medical District. The  
presentation displayed zoning maps and analyzed the request to ensure it was  
consistent with Future Land Use Designations and met criteria under Section  
902.12(3). Staff concluded that the request was consistent with the  
Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations, and compatible with  
the surrounding area. Staff recommended approval of the request, and noted that  
the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) approved the request at their  
September 12, 2024 meeting.  
Commissioner Moss read into the record a statement from the traffic study which  
projected a decrease in traffic with the zoning change. Chris Balter, Planning and  
Development Services Director, explained the request was a down-zoning, noting  
that medical zoning disallowed more intense commercial uses.  
Rebecca Grohol, MBV Engineering, was present on behalf of the Applicant.  
Tom Sullivan, County resident, discussed the methodology behind traffic studies  
and the pace of development. Administrator Titkanich offered clarification of  
some statements.  
Commissioner Moss requested information regarding the triggers for a traffic  
study. Joseph DeFonzo, County Engineer, explained the requirements of a signal  
warrant analysis, and the type of signaling at 41st Street and US Highway 1.  
Administrator Titkanich and Mr. DeFonzo entered into discussion regarding the  
timeline and methodology for traffic studies.  
Commissioner Moss entered the traffic study into the record.  
There being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Commissioner  
Moss, to approve staff's recommendation and adopt Ordinance 2025-004,  
amending the Zoning Ordinance and the accompanying Zoning Map for  
approximately ±8.0 acres located south of 41st Street lying approximately 200  
feet east of the Highway US 1 and 41st Street intersection, from CG, General  
Commercial District, to MED, Medical District; and providing codification,  
severability, and effective date. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:15 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:24  
a.m. with all members present.  
25-0275  
11.A.2.  
County Initiated Request to Amend the 5-Year Capital Improvements  
Program for the Period of FY 2024/25-2028/29  
Recommended Action:  
Based on the analysis conducted, staff recommends that the Board of County  
Commissioners approve the update to the 5 Year Capital Improvements Program for  
the period FY 2024/25-2028/29 by adopting the proposed ordinance.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Ordinance  
Appendix A-CIP  
Appendix B- 2045 LRTP  
Appendix C- School District CIP  
Business Impact Statement  
Planning and Development Services Director Chris Balter presented the amendments  
to the Capital Improvements Element (CIE) of the Comprehensive Plan, as required  
annually. Mr. Balter provided background information on the CIE, reviewed the  
adoption process and highlighted changes to the five-year Schedule of Capital  
Improvements (CIP).  
This CIP covered FY 2024/25 through 2028/29 showing the total five-year  
expenditure had increased by 5 percent, from approximately $489 million in the last  
five-year period to a proposed $514 million. Projected revenues would match  
projected expenses, and service standards would be maintained; transportation  
remained the largest expenditure. Major projects included coastal engineering,  
conservation and aquifer recharge, a new fire station, building and facility services  
upgrades, law enforcement and corrections upgrades, recreation improvements, water  
and sewer upgrades, landfill expansion, a stormwater master plan, and transportation  
projects.  
The Chairman opened the public hearing. There being no comments, the Chairman  
closed the public hearing.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Loar, seconded by Commissioner Adams,  
to approve staff’s recommendation and adopt Ordinance 2025-005, amending the  
text of the Comprehensive Plan’s Capital Improvements Element by updating the  
County’s 5-Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) schedule and related Data  
and Analysis sections and providing severability and effective date. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
25-0286  
11.A.3.  
Glendale Baptist Church, Inc.’s Request for Special Exception Use and  
Site Plan Approval for a Grades 6-10 Private School [SP-SE-24-05-16 /  
91100064-96211]  
Recommended Action:  
Based on the analysis above, staff recommends that the BCC grant special exception  
use and site plan approval for the school facility, with the following conditions: 1.  
A
formal review of the life safety plan shall be conducted by the Indian River County  
Building Division and must be approved prior to issuance of a change of occupancy  
permit to allow for school use in the existing church building. 2. The maximum  
student enrollment shall not exceed 70 students. 3.  
Any future request to increase the  
student enrollment, add additional grade levels, or to construct new principal use  
buildings may require additional special exception approvals (PZC  
review/recommendation and BCC approval).  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Location Map  
Aerial  
Site Plan  
Landscape Plan  
Chairman Flescher introduced the parties for the proceeding as being Glendale  
Baptist Church, Inc. (Applicant) and Indian River County.  
Each Commissioner, as requested by the Chairman, disclosed ex parte  
communications, site visits, or independent investigations. The Commissioners also  
affirmed that they have an open mind and can base their decisions on the evidence  
presented and the applicable law. The Chairman opened the public hearing, and the  
Deputy Clerk administered the Oath to all persons who wished to speak.  
Chief of Long Range Planning Patrick Murphy presented the Applicant's request for  
special exception use to expand their private school to include grades 6 through 10.  
Utilizing a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Murphy showed and described the site plan,  
traffic circulation plan, landscape plan, and improvements. He noted that no new  
structures would be added, and projected traffic was too minimal to require an impact  
study. The request was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission at their  
January 23, 2025 meeting; staff recommended approval with conditions.  
Rebecca Grohol, MBV Engineering, appeared before the Board on behalf of the  
Applicant.  
There being no comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Loar, seconded by Commissioner Adams,  
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
B. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS  
25-0266  
11.B.1.  
Public Notice of a Public Hearing for March 11, 2025, to Consider an  
Ordinance creating Chapter 306.16 of the Indian River County Code  
entitled: Section 306.16. Prohibition of Public Camping or Sleeping  
within County Buildings, or on Its Grounds, Streets, Sidewalks,  
Right-of-Way, and Other Public Property  
Attachments: 25.2.7 Public Notice Memo  
County Attorney Jennifer Shuler read the notice into the record.  
No Action Taken or Required  
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  
J. Public Works  
K. Sandridge Golf Club  
L. Utilities Services  
14. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS  
25-0265  
14.A.  
Amendment No. 1 to the Service Agreement with Southeast Florida  
Behavioral Health Network for Administration of Opioid Settlement  
Proceeds  
Recommended Action:  
The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Board approve and authorize the  
Chairman to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Southeast Behavioral Service Agreement  
in a final form approved by the County Attorney and the Director of the Office of  
Management and Budget.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Amendment No. 1 to Service Agmt track changes  
Amendment No. 1 to Service Agmt clean copy  
Amendment Cover Sheet  
County Attorney Jennifer Shuler provided context for the amendment to the service  
agreement with Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network (SFBHN) to manage  
opioid settlement funds. The State required a third party to distribute the funds due to  
the County's size, however the agreement with SFBHN had not provided details on  
administration and distribution. The amendment provided for a five percent  
administration fee for SFBHN to manage and distribute the settlement proceeds.  
Amanda Busbin, Chief of Network Integrity at SFBHN, explained that the Public  
Safety Council would oversee ongoing funding allocations, and a member of her staff  
would ensure proper financial reporting to the State. Ms. Busbin noted the funds had  
disbursement requirements requiring strict documentation, which her agency would  
provide. The Board would receive reports on the fund utilization, and the money  
would roll over from year to year.  
Attorney Shuler stated this agreement would be in effect until the end of the County's  
fiscal year, and an amendment for the next year would be brought forward. Chairman  
Flescher noted this agreement was important as the opioid settlement funds would be  
dispensed for 17 more years. Vice Chairman Loar added that the funds were not  
from tax-payer dollars..  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Loar, seconded by Chairman Flescher, to  
approve the County Attorney's Office recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
25-0282  
14.B.  
Indian River County Boards and Committees - Updated Annual Member  
Reappointments for 2025  
Recommended Action:  
The County Attorney recommends that the Board consider the list of committee  
members requesting reappointment, the new applications, and appoint or reappoint  
such members as the Board deems appropriate.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
250212 Updated Committee Members Term Renewal for Jan 2025 js  
rev  
250211 Updated Non-Renewal Vacancies Info List - Term Exp Jan  
2025  
County Attorney Jennifer Shuler noted this item was a follow-up to the discussion  
from the January 14, 2025 meeting, and requested the Commissioners decide on  
member reappointments to the County's various boards and committees. The list of  
members who wished to have their term renewed was outlined in staff's report dated  
February 11, 2025; a list new appointments would be presented at the next Board  
meeting.  
Under discussion, the Commissioners received confirmation that this item was only to  
approve reappointments; at-large members would serve until a replacement was  
named. Additional discussion was had regarding limiting service to only one  
committee of the applicant's choice, vetting new applicants, possible term limits for  
at-large members, and having new applicants rank their committee preferences.  
The Board then proceeded to vote upon term renewals for each of the relevant  
committees.  
Approved  
Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee members William "Tuck" Ferrell  
and Shelby Graziani were up for renewal of another two-year term as BCC  
Appointees.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to approve the reappointments to the Beach and Shore Preservation Committee.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
Commissioner Earman received confirmation that members who served on multiple  
committees would be limited to serving on only one committee of their choice;  
discussion on multiple committees would be had at the next BCC meeting.  
Children Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) members Amber L. Cerda (Member  
at Large) and Hope Woodhouse (District 5 Appointee) were up for renewal of  
another four-year term.  
Commissioner Earman noted that District 3 Appointee Katie Mieras was also up for  
renewal, but had been omitted from the list in staff's report. The Commissioner stated  
he was not making a change to the appointment.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve the reappointments to the Children Services Advisory  
Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
Code Enforcement Board members Dana R. DiFrancesco (Alternate Member) and  
Terence Schlitt (Engineer) were up for renewal of another three-year term.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to approve the reappointments to the Code Enforcement Board. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals members Robert (Bip) DiPietro  
(Electrical Contractor), Michael A. Lue (Plans Examiner), and Peter Robinson  
(Contractor-Division 1) were up for renewal of another three-year (staggered) term.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss,  
to approve the reappointments to the Construction Board of Adjustment and  
Appeals. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
Commissioner Adams requested the opportunity to review new applicants for the  
Member at Large positions on the Economic Development Council. She noted the  
current members had served for ten years and it was a good time to reevaluate the  
Council's future direction. Chairman Flescher received confirmation that  
Commissioner Adams sought to reappoint all other positions at this time. Discussion  
was also had regarding lack of attendance on some committees and consequences.  
The following Economic Development Council members were recommended for  
renewal of another four-year term: Lee D. Hunter (Local Tourist Industry  
Representative), Joe Idlette, III (Gifford Community Representative), William J.  
Penney (Local Banking Industry Representative), and Peter Robinson (Representative  
from Local Developer).  
Existing Members at Large, Todd Howder and Karl L. Zimmerman, would have their  
reappointments considered at the next BCC meeting.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Loar,  
to approve the reappointments to the Economic Development Council, except for  
the Members at Large positions. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
Environmental Control Hearing Board (ECB) members Kevin Rollins (Attorney) and  
Patrick Walther (Engineer) were up for renewal of another four-year term.  
Commissioner Earman made mention of previously reappointed Member at Large  
Anna Kirkland who was elected to the Mosquito Control District after her  
appointment to the ECB; citizen members of the ECB may not be elected office  
holders. The Board agreed to look at her position alongside the new applicants at the  
next BCC meeting.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve the reappointments to the Environmental Control Hearing  
Board. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
Planning and Zoning Commission had three members up for renewal of another  
four-year term: Todd Brognano (Member at Large), Calvin D. Reams (District 3  
Appointee), and Mark Mulcher (District 5 Appointee).  
Commissioner Earman requested holding off on the reappointment of Todd Brognano  
who had served a number of years. He did not have a replacement in mind, but  
preferred to review new applicants and address the appointment at the next BCC  
meeting. Commissioner Moss made no changes to her District 5 Appointee.  
Chairman Flescher confirmed that Mr. Reams and Mr. Mucher were up for  
reappointment. The Member at Large position would be considered at the next  
meeting.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Commissioner Moss,  
to approve the reappointment of the District 3 and 5 Appointees to the Planning  
and Zoning Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
2 - Chairman Flescher, and Vice Chairman Loar  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Tourist Development Council members Will Collins (Owner/Operator of Motel,  
Hotel, RV Park or Other Tourist Accommodation Representative) and Amanda  
Smalley (Involved in the Tourist Industry and is Interested in Tourist Development)  
were up for renewal of another four-year term.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Loar, seconded by Commissioner Adams,  
to approve the reappointments to the Tourist Development Council. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
25-0289  
Code Enforcement Board Member Appointment  
14.C.  
Recommended Action:  
The County Attorney recommends that the Board review the applicant’s application  
and determine whether to appoint him to fill the unexpired term for the “Architect” to  
the Code Enforcement Board.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Application - VetromileDonald-trey (ceb)  
Resume - VetromileDonald-trey  
County Attorney Jennifer Shuler informed that Mr. Donald "Trey" F. Vetromile had  
applied for the vacant position of Architect on the Code Enforcement Board.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to approve the appointment of Donald F. Vetromile to the Code Enforcement  
Board in the position of Architect. 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  
25-0285  
Joint City/County Workshops  
15.E.1.  
Recommended Action:  
Respectfully request a discussion with my colleagues regarding the scheduling of  
Joint Workshops.  
Attachments: Request Discussion of Joint CityCounty Workshops  
09-21-2023 Joint City-County Workshop Sebastian  
COVB Agenda Joint City-County Workshop  
Joint City-County Meeting Agenda - IRC & Fellsmere  
Commissioner Moss requested discussion of scheduling another round of Joint  
County/City Workshops as had been held in 2023/24. The Board entered into  
lengthy discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of the workshops. While the  
Board agreed there was a need for open communication and partnership with the  
municipalities, they expressed several reasons for not wanting to host another set  
of similar workshops: lack of interest from the municipalities, the large time  
commitment for staff preparation, non-fruitful discussions, the public and  
politicized format, a preference for one-on-one conversations with less formality,  
and a desire for active collaboration.  
Commissioner Moss noted the meetings were well attended by the public.  
Chairman Flescher expressed a desire for more substantive discussions.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss to have the County Administrator  
contact the Municipalities to determine if there is interest in holding a Joint  
Workshop. The motion failed for lack of a second.  
Following the vote, discussion turned reviving the Mayors and Chairman meeting  
format where the Board Chairman and the mayors of the municipalities met  
regularly to discuss items of common interest.  
Commissioner Moss expressed that the proposition fell short of the Joint  
City/County Workshops.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman  
Flescher, to reach out to the Municipalities to organize meetings between the  
mayors of the County's Municipalities and the Board Chairman. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman Loar, Commissioner Adams, and  
Commissioner Earman  
1 - Commissioner Moss  
16. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS  
A. Emergency Services District  
B. Solid Waste Disposal District  
C. Environmental Control Board  
17. PUBLIC COMMENT: NON-AGENDA-RELATED MATTERS  
The public was invited to speak on any topic of concern.  
Jorge Colon first mentioned his support for vetting the appointed members to the  
Children Services Advisory Committee. He went on to discuss the need for the  
County to register and regulate sober homes. He was in favor of rehabilitative  
services, but was concerned with issues of human trafficking and drug use, as well as  
possible danger to the community.  
Lalita Janke spoke in favor of clarifying the application process for Committee  
volunteers, and the importance of management and communication with volunteers.  
18. ADJOURNMENT  
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 12:14 p.m.