Indian River County  
Administration Complex  
1801 27th Street, Building  
A
Indian River County Florida  
Vero Beach, Florida,  
32960-3388  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
www.indianriver.gov  
Board of County Commissioners  
Susan Adams, District 1, Chairman  
Joseph Flescher, District 2, Vice Chairman  
Joseph H. Earman, District 3  
Deryl Loar, District 4  
Laura Moss, District 5  
John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator  
William K. DeBraal, County Attorney  
Ryan L. Butler, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller  
Tuesday, May 7, 2024  
9:00 AM  
Commission Chambers  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
5 -  
Present:  
Chairman Susan Adams  
Vice Chairman Joseph Flescher  
Commissioner Joe Earman  
Commissioner Laura Moss  
Commissioner Deryl Loar  
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF  
THE ARMED FORCES  
2.B. INVOCATION  
Deacon Freddie Woolfork, Progressive Civic League of Gifford  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Commissioner Laura Moss  
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner  
Moss, to approve the Agenda as written. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner  
Moss, and Commissioner Loar  
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS  
24-0406  
5.A.  
Proclamation Recognizing National Correctional Officers and Employees  
Read & Present.  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers and County correction officers gathered to  
celebrate Deputy Brittany Rudolf's achievement of winning the Corrections Deputy of  
the Year title for all Treasure Coast and Palm Beach Counties. Sheriff Flowers  
thanked the Board for recognizing the hard work of first responders and  
congratulated Deputy Rudolf on her well-deserved award, and emphasized the  
dedication of all corrections officers serving their community  
Read and presented by Commissioner Loar  
24-0374  
5.B.  
Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month  
Read & Present.  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Tracy Hernandez, Director of Development at Suncoast Mental Health Center  
(SMHC), expressed her gratitude for the Proclamation. She stressed that there was a  
growing mental health crisis in the country and communities, which was significantly  
impacting the youth. Ms. Hernandez stated that SMHC provided therapeutic  
counseling, targeted case management, and psychiatric treatment to hundreds of  
students in over 80 schools in the four-county area. She further highlighted that  
SMHC had been promoting mental health and serving the community for over 25  
years.  
Dr. Phil Cromer, CEO of the Mental Health Association (MHA), noted the increasing  
demand for mental health services, particularly for children. Dr. Cromer stated that  
MHA had opened the Parent and Child Center, providing individual therapeutic  
services for the entire family, including infants and toddlers. He added that SMHC  
had partnered with MHA to enhance the center's effectiveness and offer wraparound  
case management services. Dr. Cromer thanked the Board for the Proclamation.  
Read and presented by Chairman Adams  
24-0377  
5.C.  
Proclamation Recognizing the 20 Year Anniversary of Hibiscus Children's Village  
Read & Present.  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Tracy Savoia, Vice President of Marketing for Hibiscus Children’s Center (HCC),  
introduced CEO Matt Markley. Mr. Markley shared that HCC has provided a facility  
for young children in Vero Beach and Jensen Beach for the past 20 years. HCC  
serves children removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect when the State of  
Florida cannot find alternative placement. He expressed his gratitude to the  
community for supporting HCC's mission.  
Read and presented by Commissioner Moss  
24-0419  
5.D.  
Addition - Proclamation Recognizing May 12 Through 18, 2024 as National Police  
Week  
Recommended Action:  
Read & Present.  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Before reading the Proclamation, Vice Chairman Flescher thanked the Deputies and  
emphasized the importance of remembering those who have lost their lives in the law  
enforcement community. He extended an open invitation to the community to attend  
the ceremony as an opportunity to pay respects and honor those who had sacrificed  
their lives in the line of duty.  
Sheriff Eric Flowers was joined by Indian River County Deputies to accept the  
Proclamation. He stated that on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Annual  
Wreath Placement Ceremony would be held on the steps of the courthouse. Sheriff  
Flowers stated he recently had the honor of unveiling the 1986 Ford LTD in memory  
of Deputy Richard “Raz” Raczkoski, who was murdered on September 23, 1986.  
Read and presented by Vice Chairman Flescher  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Flescher, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 05, 2024, and March  
19, 2024, as written.The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner  
Moss, and Commissioner Loar  
24-0408  
6.A.  
Regular Meeting of March 05, 2024  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: 03052024 BCC Draft  
Approved as written  
24-0412  
6.B.  
Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: 03192024 BCC Draft  
Approved as written  
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD  
ACTION  
24-0399  
7.A.  
Event Calendar  
Recommended Action:  
No Action Required  
Attachments: May Event Calendar  
No Action Taken or Required  
24-0405  
7.B.  
7.C.  
Notice of Extension to Contract for Construction of Required Roadway  
Improvements to 90th Avenue for RaceTrac #1422 Vero Beach (Re: Right-Of-Way  
Permit No. 2022020789)  
Attachments: Staff Report  
No Action Taken or Required  
24-0368  
AJGA at Sandridge Golf June 3-7, 2024  
Recommended Action:  
Informational item. No Board action required  
Attachments: American Junior Golf Association Tournament  
No Action Taken or Required  
8. CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Chairman Adams,  
to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner  
Moss, and Commissioner Loar  
24-0357  
8.A.  
8.B.  
8.C.  
8.D.  
Checks and Electronic Payments March 29, 2024 to April 4, 2024  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller  
Division for the time period of March 29, 2024 to April 4, 2024  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Approved  
24-0358  
Checks and Electronic Payments April 5, 2024 to April 11, 2024  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller  
Division for the time period of April 5, 2024 to April 11, 2024  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Approved  
24-0387  
Checks and Electronic Payments April 12, 2024 to April 18, 2024  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller  
Division for the time period of April 12, 2024 to April 18, 2024  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Approved  
24-0397  
Checks and Electronic Payments April 19, 2024 to April 25, 2024  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller  
Division for the time period of April 19, 2024 to April 25, 2024  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Approved  
24-0300  
8.E.  
Children’s Services Contingency Funding for Fiscal Year 2023-2024  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the CSAC’s recommendation to award  
contingency funding for the children’s programs and authorize the County  
Administrator to execute the agreements after review and approval by the County  
Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Amendment to Grant Contract - Childcare Resources  
Grant Contract - Helping Hands South County  
CSAC Approved Program Funding FY24  
Consent Staff Report to approve funding  
Notice from Substance Awareness Center  
Approved staff's recommendation  
24-0301  
8.F.  
Assumption to Indian River County Grant Contract for the STEP into Kindergarten  
Children’s Program  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the CSAC’s  
recommendation for The Learning Alliance to assume the STEP into Kindergarten FY  
23/24 Grant Contract and authorize the Chairman to execute the Assumption  
Contract after review and approval by the County Attorney for legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
STEP into Kindergarten Grant Contract FY24  
The Learning Alliance CSAC Assumption Contract  
Approved staff's recommendation  
24-0404  
8.G.  
Request for Work Order # 11 for Sandridge Restroom Utility Improvements  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners approve the  
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. proposal, and authorize the Chair to execute the  
Work Order 11; as well as allow Staff to seek a Request for Proposals for the cost to  
install a lift station as well as install the 2” water line and 4” sewer line.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Sandridge Utilities Work Order 11  
Aerial Map Lakes #5 Water & Sewer Lines  
Approved staff's recommendation  
24-0392  
8.H.  
Approval of Renewal for a Class "A" Certificate of Public Convenience and  
Necessity for Indian River Shores Public Safety Department to Provide BLS/ALS  
Emergency Medical Services  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve  
renewal of the Class "A" Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Indian  
River Shores Public Safety Department to be effective for a period of two (2) years  
from April 15, 2024 to April 15, 2026  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Renewal Application  
Certificate  
Approved staff's recommendation  
24-0389  
8.I.  
Work Order No. 1 Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. 2024 Beach Preservation  
Plan Update  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the BCC approve Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. Work Order  
No. 1 in the amount of $378,989.00 for professional environmental engineering  
services associated with updating the County’s Beach Preservation Plan in 2024. In  
addition, staff recommends that the BCC authorize the Chairman to execute Work  
Order No. 1.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Scope of Work - 2024 BPP Update  
Work Order #1 Execution Form  
Approved staff's recommendation  
24-0393  
8.J.  
Waiver of Bid Requirement for Archiving Software  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board waive the requirement for bids for the archiving  
software, and authorize the Purchasing Division to issue Purchase Orders annually, as  
funds are approved by Budget, for the renewal of the services from the current  
provider.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
24-0394  
8.K.  
Authorization for Increase to Blanket Purchase Orders  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners waive the requirement for  
bids and authorize increases to the listed Purchase Orders, as approved by Budget.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
24-0396  
8.L.  
Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement with Florida Department of  
Transportation for SR5/US-1 from 45th Street to South of 53rd Street. (PID #  
41.23.551.03)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Florida  
Department of Transportation - Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement, and  
authorize the Chairman to execute and sign on their behalf.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
24-0400  
8.M.  
Change Order No. 1 - Hosie Schumann Renovations, Restroom  
Connections and Utility Service Plans  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners approve Change  
Order No. 1 - Hosie Schumann Renovations, Restroom Connections and Utility  
Service Plans and authorize the Chairman to execute Change Order No.1 after  
review and approval by the County Attorney.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Change Order #1 (003)  
Cost Breakdown Change Order No. 1  
Approved staff's recommendation  
24-0401  
8.N.  
Approval of State Sovereignty Submerged Lands Lease Renewal for the Jones’ Pier  
Conservation Area Dock Facility (BOT No. 310025634)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners approve the State  
Sovereignty Submerged Land Lease Renewal for the Jones’ Pier Conservation Area  
Dock Facility (BOT No. 310025634) and authorize the Chairman to execute the  
lease renewal after review and approval by the County Attorney.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Jones Pier SSL  
Approved staff's recommendation  
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES  
10. PUBLIC ITEMS  
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THIS HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE  
OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD.  
24-0398  
10.A.1.  
The Hope for Families Center, Inc.’s Request for Special Exception Use and Major  
Site Plan Approval for Expansion of an Existing Residential Treatment Center  
[SP-SE-24-01-01 / 2001110024-95660]  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant special exception  
use approval for the proposed residential treatment center expansion with the  
following conditions: 1. Prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for any  
new building, the applicant shall: a. Construct the Old Dixie Highway sidewalk; b.  
Install all perimeter buffers and site lighting; and c. Construct all other improvements  
indicated on the approved site plans.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Excerpt from Draft March 28, 2024 PZC Minutes  
Location Map  
The Hope for Families Center Summary  
Site Plan  
Aerial Map  
Landscape Plan  
Planning and Development Services Senior Planner, Patrick Murphy, showcased the  
location and site plan for the Hope for Families Special Exception Use in his  
PowerPoint presentation. The presentation also covered the traffic circulation,  
stormwater, and landscape plans. He specified that at the Planning and Zoning  
Commission (PZC) meeting on March 28, 2024, the PZC voted 6-0 to recommend  
the Board grant the major site plan and special exception use approval. Mr. Murphy  
emphasized that this approval, with the conditions recommended by staff, was a  
major step forward for the project. The presentation showed that the property was  
situated at 720 4th Street and was bound by the specific land use criteria in Section  
971.28(6) of the County's Land Development Regulations (LDRs). He stated that  
through the site plan review, it had been ensured that all criteria had been met or  
exceeded in the design.  
Ms. Marty Mercado, Executive Director of Hope for Families, expressed her joy and  
satisfaction as she spoke about how she had been fortunate enough to be a part of the  
labor of love that took years to bring to fruition. She mentioned attending a homeless  
conference in San Francisco and was surprised to witness the separation of families in  
different shelters. Hope for Families in Indian River County aimed to keep families  
together as they combat homelessness. Ms. Mercado expressed gratitude to the  
community and donors for their support and discussed the expansion of rooms and  
transitional apartments to accommodate more families in need. Ms. Mercado  
responded to Chairman Adams' inquiry and stated that there were currently  
twenty-one (21) rooms, but would expand to forty-one (41) rooms with this project.  
Additionally, there were nine (9) transitional apartments that were essential for families  
who qualify for Habitat for Humanity (Habitat), but have nowhere to go while they  
wait.  
Chairman Adams opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the Chairman  
closed the hearing.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner  
Moss, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner  
Moss, and Commissioner Loar  
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS  
24-0372  
10.B.1.  
Request to Speak from Curtis Paulisin re: Mary Snyder Golf Tournament  
Attachments: Request to Speak C. Paulisin  
Letter  
Sponsorship Form  
Flyer  
Vietnam Veterans of Indian River County, represented by Curtis Paulisin, Donna  
Katen-Bahensky, and Craig Waskow, shared details of their upcoming annual  
fundraiser, the Mary Snyder Golf Tournament. The event aimed to support  
housing programs for veterans in the County and was scheduled for Saturday,  
June 15, 2024, with a shotgun start at 7:00 a.m. at Sandridge Golf Club.  
No Action Taken or Required  
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS  
24-0420  
10.C.1.  
Addition - Public Notice of Award for the Solid Waste and Recyclables  
Collection Services (RFP #2024020)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends issuing a Public Notice for the Award of the Solid Waste and  
Recyclables Collection Services RFP No. 2024020 on Tuesday, May 21, 2024,  
in the County Commission Chambers in Administration Building A.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Read into the record by County Attorney Bill DeBraal  
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS  
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS  
A. Community Services  
B. Emergency Services  
C. Human Resources  
D. Information Technology  
E. Natural Resources  
24-0402  
12.E.1.  
Anchoring Limitation Area Update  
Recommended Action:  
Staff is seeking guidance from the Board of County Commissioners on the  
provisions to include in the interlocal agreements (ILA) between the County and  
the requesting municipalities based on the two options presented.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
City of Sebastian Proposed ALA Map  
City of Sebastian Resolution No. 23-29  
City of Vero Beach Proposed ALA Map  
City of Vero Beach Resolution No. 23-22  
Town of Indian River Shores Proposed ALA Map  
Town of Indian River Shores Resolution No. 23-13  
Melissa Meisenburg, Senior Lagoon Environmental Specialist, used a PowerPoint  
presentation to outline the Anchoring Limitation Area (ALA) details. Per Florida  
Statute 327.4108, the County was responsible for establishing the ALA. ALAs  
are designated areas where a vessel could be anchored for a maximum of 45  
consecutive days in a six-month period. If a violation occurred, citations may be  
issued. Failure to comply may lead to impoundment for 48 hours. If a vessel  
received more than three violations in a 12-month period, it could be declared  
derelict or a public nuisance. She displayed the proposed ALA maps and stated  
that the City of Sebastian, the Town of Indian River Shores, and the City of Vero  
Beach had passed Resolutions requesting the County establish an ALA within  
their jurisdiction. The two options for establishing the ALA were presented.  
Option I:  
The County would serve as the permittee with the Florida Fish and Wildlife  
Conservation Commission (FWC) for sign and buoy requirements per Florida  
Statute 327.4108. The municipalities would be responsible for acquiring permits  
from the United States Army Core of Engineers (USACE), the United States  
Coast Guard (USCG), and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection  
(FDEP) for sign and buoy deployment, installation of pilings, signs, and buoys,  
and monitoring and maintaining them within the respective ALA.  
The municipalities would serve as the primary enforcement agency within their  
jurisdictional limits and bear responsibility for all maintenance of the signs, buoys,  
and associated costs. The County would be the permit holder and reimburse the  
municipalities 50% of the costs associated with the installation. If a city failed to  
monitor, maintain, or enforce the ALA, the County reserved the right to amend  
the ALA Ordinance and exclude the area from the ALA map. Funding was  
estimated at $106,500.00 to $127,000.00.  
Option II:  
The County would serve as the permittee with the FWC for sign and buoy  
requirements per Florida Statute 327.4108. The County would be responsible  
for acquiring permits from USACE, USCG, and FDEP for sign and buoy  
deployment. The County would also be responsible for installing and monitoring  
the pilings, signs, and buoys within the ALA and invoice the municipalities for  
100% of all costs associated with this effort.  
Each municipality would serve as the primary enforcement agency within its  
jurisdictional limits. If a city failed to reimburse the County for installation,  
monitoring, maintenance, or enforcement of the ALA, the County reserved the  
right to amend the ALA Ordinance and exclude the area from the ALA map.  
Surveys would need to be conducted, and easements would need to be granted  
to the County to acquire the necessary permits. Funding would be required for an  
additional $42,000 to $75,000 for design, permitting, bid paperwork,  
mobilization, and construction oversight. This would not include any required  
surveys. The County would be responsible for installation and maintenance,  
assuming all liability associated with the infrastructure, including accidents caused  
by missing or damaged signs and buoys. Funding was estimated at $255,500.00  
to $296,000.00.  
In support of Option II, Commissioner Earman emphasized the importance of the  
survey in establishing anchoring points. Despite the increased cost, he deemed it  
necessary and said it was the municipality's preferred choice. Commissioner  
Moss, underscoring the significance of safeguarding the lagoon, expressed a  
strong desire to ensure its preservation. She believed that prioritizing this  
protection would benefit the lagoon and foster partnerships with municipalities to  
work toward its preservation. Despite the higher cost, Commissioner Moss stated  
her preference for Option II.  
Former Indian River County Commissioner Peter O’Bryan addressed the Board  
regarding the urgent need to close loopholes in the current Statute and proposed  
some amendments to the legislative priorities. He emphasized that boaters would  
find ways to exploit any loopholes and stated that currently a boater could anchor  
in an ALA for 44 days, then move a mile away, drop anchor for the night, and  
return the next day to reset the 45-day clock. Mr. O’Bryan suggested changing  
the 45 consecutive days to 45 cumulative days in a six-month period, so boaters  
would have to move on once their 45 days were up and could not reset the clock  
by returning the following day. He recommended lobbying to change  
"consecutive" to "cumulative" to address this issue. He also proposed that the  
six-month window start on the first day the boat was identified within the ALA.  
Additionally, the 45-day limit should apply to all ALAs within the County to  
prevent boaters from moving around and discharging waste daily without ever  
leaving the area. He thanked the Commissioners and urged them to proceed with  
this process.  
Clean Water Coalition Vice President Keith Drewett expressed his gratitude to  
staff for pushing the process forward. He emphasized the severity of the situation  
in the County, particularly with three sunken vessels located close to the Vero  
Beach city marina. He stated that if the vessels sink, they would likely spill harmful  
chemicals into the water. Mr. Drewett emphasized the importance of the Board’s  
role in moving the plan forward.  
Town of Indian River Shores (Town) Town Manager James Harpring stated that  
Option II was preferred for the project. He believed that a single point of contact  
would be more efficient. He also assured the Board that reimbursement would not  
be an issue and that the Town could enforce the required measures.  
Danessa Chambers, Assistant City Engineer, Vero Beach Public Works, thanked  
the Board and staff for their hard work on this critical project. She stated that the  
City preferred Option II, where the County handled permitting, installing, and  
maintaining the anchoring limitation area signs and markings, and billed  
municipalities for 100% of the cost. She stated this would result in a more  
consistent signage that would be easier for boaters to understand.  
Chairman Adams and Ms. Meisenburg discussed the County’s staffing situation.  
Ms. Meisenburg mentioned that an Environmental Specialist position was open.  
Chairman Adams suggested that the County might need to hire a Consulting  
Engineer and a Project Manager due to the current workload within the  
department. Interim Natural Resources Director Eric Charest mentioned that a  
new hire would require initial monitoring and oversight to get up to speed, and it  
would take time for them to assume the responsibilities for this project.  
Chairman Adams received information on liability issues from County Attorney  
Bill DeBraal. He explained that any liability would be covered under the sovereign  
immunity if buoys and signage were correctly installed, and he did not believe  
there was any significant risk to the County.  
County Administrator John Titkanich stated that the Board was providing  
direction for the drafting of the Ordinance, including the ALA provisions. The item  
would come back to the Board for further discussion. Administrator Titkanich  
mentioned that the ALA draft was not expected to take long, as he had already  
sent the core provisions to the respective municipalities.  
Vice Chairman Flescher expressed his desire to push this initiative forward. He  
believed that by committing to 50% of the cost, the County could expedite the  
process and relieve the municipalities of a significant portion of the expense. He  
stated he valued all the input and noted the overall preference for Option II. He  
acknowledged that many tasks had to be completed before the project could  
begin and made a motion for Option I. Commissioner Loar seconded the motion,  
stating that his reasoning was not only about the cost but also that he believed  
having the County oversee and correlate with the Lagoon Plan was the better  
option.  
Sebastian City Council member Fred Jones understood the Board's position and  
stated that the City of Sebastian, along with Vero Beach and Indian River Shores,  
supported Option II. He believed it would be the best overall for the County,  
offering uniformity and reducing repeated efforts by all municipalities.  
Commissioner Moss and Commissioner Earman reaffirmed their support for  
Option II.  
Further discussion ensued between Chairman Adams and staff as to whether it  
would be beneficial for the Board to adopt a hybrid approach, engaging with the  
consultant and directing them to collaborate with each municipality. This strategy  
would combine the advantages of Option I and Option II, reducing staff’s  
workload while promoting a more unified and coordinated effort. Chairman  
Adams felt it would be a win-win situation and would prevent each city from  
having to manage its own contract. She suggested putting together a coordinated,  
collaborative project that would take the onus off of County staff. This would give  
the autonomy to the municipalities, but the County would be the direct driver for  
the project.  
Chairman Adams suggested amending the motion to move forward with the ALA  
project and bring it back with the amended language for the Interlocal Agreement  
as a proposed third option. Vice Chairman Flescher amended his motion, and  
Commissioner Loar amended his second.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner  
Loar, to move forward with the ALA project and bring it back with the  
amended language for the Interlocal Agreement as the proposed third  
option. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Moss, and  
Commissioner Loar  
1 - Commissioner Earman  
F. Office of Management and Budget  
G. Parks, Recreation, and Conservation  
H. Planning and Development Services  
24-0395  
12.H.1.  
Renewal of the effective date for the one-time free property split  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the renewal  
of the effective date for the one-time free split to May 7, 2024, including the  
provision of a grace period of 90-days (effective end-date of July 5, 2024) for  
properties that have not used the initial one-time free split.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Andy Sobczak, Planning and Development Services Director, informed the Board  
about the County’s Subdivision Ordinance. This Ordinance, which became  
effective on July 23, 1983, required that any land subdivision must comply with  
the County’s regulations. However, there was an exception to this rule called the  
“one-time free split.” This exception allowed individual residential and agricultural  
parcels of land that had not been subdivided since July 23, 1983, to be divided  
into no more than two parcels, provided that the new parcels met the minimum  
requirements of the zoning district.  
Mr. Sobczak recommended updating the effective date of the one-time free split  
from July 23, 1983, to May 7, 2024. Additionally, a grace period of 90 days  
(ending on July 5, 2024) was proposed for any outstanding eligible properties that  
have not used their initial one-time free split, allowing them to submit a request.  
Mr. Sobczak also mentioned that staff would create a Geographic Information  
System (GIS) layer for properties split under the new effective date and post the  
information on the County’s website.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,  
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar  
I. Public Works  
J. Utilities Services  
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS  
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS  
A. Commissioner Susan Adams, Chairman  
B. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman  
C. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman  
D. Commissioner Deryl Loar  
E. Commissioner Laura Moss  
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS  
A. Emergency Services 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.  
B. Solid Waste Disposal District  
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Chairman Adams,  
to approve the Solid Waste Disposal District minutes of February 20, 2024,  
March 05, 2024, March 19, 2024, as written. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,  
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar  
24-0305  
15.B.1.  
Approval of SWDD Meeting Minutes of February 20, 2024  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: 02202024 SWDD Draft  
Approved as written  
24-0409  
15.B.2.  
Approval of SWDD Meeting Minutes of March 05, 2024  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: 03052024 SWDD Draft  
Approved as written  
24-0413  
15.B.3.  
Approval of SWDD Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2024  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: 03192024 SWDD Draft  
Approved as written  
24-0388  
15.B.4.  
Final Pay to Ryan Southern, Inc for Phase 1 Construction of Segment 3 Cell 3  
Project  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that its Board approve the following: a) Approve Final Release  
of Retainage and Final Payment to Ryan Incorporated Southern of Deerfield  
Beach, Florida, in the amount of $291,568.25.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Geosyntec Recommendation for Final Payment  
There was no discussion on the Item.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman  
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,  
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar  
24-0390  
15.B.5.  
Final Pay to Geosyntec for Work Order WO No. 1 Phase 2 Segment 3, Cell 3  
Construction Contract Procurement  
Recommended Action:  
Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve  
Geosyntec’s final invoice amount of $16,839.60.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Project Completion Report & Final Invoice  
There was no discussion on this Item.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman  
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,  
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar  
24-0391  
15.B.6.  
Final Pay to Geosyntec for Work Order WO No. 18 - Site Preparation Segment  
3, Cell  
Recommended Action:  
Solid Waste Disposal District staff recommends that its Board approve  
Geosyntec’s final invoice amount of $32,551.08  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Project Completion Report & Final Invoice  
There was no discussion on this Item.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Chairman  
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman,  
Commissioner Moss, and Commissioner Loar  
C. Environmental Control Board  
16. ADJOURNMENT  
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:02 a.m.