Indian River County  
Administration Complex  
1801 27th Street, Building  
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Indian River County Florida  
Vero Beach, Florida,  
32960-3388  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Board of County Commissioners  
Joseph H. Earman, District 3, Chairman  
Susan Adams, District 1, Vice Chairman  
Joseph Flescher, District 2  
Deryl Loar, District 4  
Laura Moss, District 5  
Michael C. Zito, Interim County Administrator  
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney  
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller  
Tuesday, January 17, 2023  
9:00 AM  
Commission Chambers  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
5 -  
Present:  
Chairman Joe Earman  
Vice Chairman Susan Adams  
Commissioner Joseph Flescher  
Commissioner Deryl Loar  
Commissioner Laura Moss  
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF  
THE ARMED FORCES  
2.B. INVOCATION  
Christina Moore, Sr. Pastor, Rhema Apostolic International Deliverance Center  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Commissioner Laura Moss  
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS  
Commissioner Deryl Loar made a motion to delete Item 13.B. due to the fact that the  
County had been operating without an agreement since 2017, and he thought the  
Interim County Administrator needed time to be brought up to speed on the issue and  
felt it was only prudent to postpone until more research could be done.  
Commissioner Flescher agreed the Agenda Item should be deleted for further  
research. Vice Chairman Adams stated the agreement had been in the works for the  
past six years and it was irresponsible to be operating without an agreement and was  
not in favor of deleting the Item from the Agenda. Commissioner Moss was in  
agreement with Vice Chairman Adams to keep it on the Agenda.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Commissioner Flescher,  
to delete Item 13.B. The motion failed by the following vote:  
2 - Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Loar  
Aye:  
Nay:  
3 - Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, and Commissioner Moss  
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS  
Move: Item: 15.A.1, 15.A.2, and 15.A.3 to follow Consent Agenda  
Delete: Item: 10.B.2  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss,  
to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner  
Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS  
5.A.  
Proclamation Recognizing Rabbi Michael Birnholz In Celebration of 20 Years of  
Outstanding Dedication  
Recommended Action:  
Recommend Read and Present  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Rabbi Michael Birnholz was joined by his wife Jill as he accepted the Proclamation  
and recounted his work in the community. He thanked the Board for the recognition.  
Read and presented by Commissioner Joe Flescher  
5.B.  
Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Cindy Carlsward On Her Retirement From  
the Indian River County Clerk of Court and Comptroller With 30 Years of Service  
Recommended Action:  
Recommend Read and Present  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Ms. Cindy Carlsward was joined by family, friends, and colleagues as she accepted  
the Proclamation and recounted her experience during her 30-year career and stated  
she would miss all the people who had crossed her path. She was very honored and  
grateful for the recognition.  
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey Smith commented he would not  
have been able to do his job without Ms. Carlsward. He wished her all the best and  
would be sad she would no longer be in the office.  
County Attorney Dylan Reingold along with Interim County Administrator Mike Zito  
also stated their appreciation for Ms. Carlsward.  
Read and presented by Chairman Earman.  
5.C.  
Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Dan L. Vaughn, Circuit Judge, 19th Judicial  
Circuit  
Recommended Action:  
Read and Present  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Circuit Judge Dan Vaughn stated the Proclamation was unexpected and thanked the  
Board for the recognition.  
Read and presented by Vice Chairman Adams  
5.D.  
Presentation by AARP Florida of Certificate of Completion of the Livable Indian  
River Action Plan  
Associate State Director for Community Engagement for AARP of Florida Ingrid  
Collins thanked the Board for their leadership in making the community an even better  
place for people of all ages. She stated Indian River County had completed it's  
Livable Action Plan and Indian River County was one of 45 age-friendly communities  
in Florida. Ms. Collins commented that it had been a pleasure to work with the  
Senior Collaborative of Indian River County, and thanked many other partner  
organizations and community members who have contributed to this action plan.  
Vice Chairman Susan Adams thanked the group for their work and all of their efforts.  
No Action Taken or Required  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner  
Adams, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 18, 2022, November  
1, 2022, and November 8, 2022, as written. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner  
Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
6.A.  
Regular Meeting of October 18, 2022  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Approved  
6.B.  
Regular Meeting of November 1, 2022  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Approved  
6.C.  
Regular Meeting of November 8, 2022  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Approved  
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD  
ACTION  
7.A.  
2023 Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) Appointments  
Inform  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Information Memo  
No Action Taken or Required  
7.B.  
City of Sebastian, Notice of Voluntary Annexation: Ordinance No. O-22-14 for  
property located at 11355 Old Dixie Highway. A copy of the adopted ordinance  
with a map and legal description are on file in the Office of the Clerk to the Board.  
Recommended Action:  
Information Only  
No Action Taken or Required  
7.C.  
Florida Public Service Commission Order PSC-2022-0433-TRF-EI; In re: Petition  
for limited proceeding to approve refund and rate reduction resulting from  
implementation of Inflation Reduction Act, by Florida Power & Light Company; if a  
protest is filed within 21 days of issuance of order, tariff shall remain in effect with  
charges held subject to adjustment, pending resolution of the protest; if no timely  
protest, docket to be closed on issuance of a CO; protest due 1/11/2023, a copy is  
on file in the Office of the Clerk to Board.  
Recommended Action:  
Information Only  
No Action Taken or Required  
7.D.  
Appointment of Robert J. Votaw to the Planning and Zoning Commission  
Representing District 2  
Recommended Action:  
Inform  
Commissioner Joe Flescher welcomed Mr. Robert Votaw to the Planning and Zoning  
Commission (PZC). Mr. Votaw thanked Commissioner Flescher for the appointment  
to the PZC.  
No Action Taken or Required  
7.E.  
Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review  
Informational item only; no Board action required  
Recommended Action:  
Chairman Earman highlighted the following events: Under the Lights Clay Shooting at  
the IRC Shooting Range, Go Explore IRC Hiking Challenge, CPR Training at the  
Gifford Aquatic Center, and the Daddy-Daughter Dance, a Red-Carpet Affair at the  
iG Center.  
Vice Chairman Adams invited everyone out for a “frogtastic” good time at the 32nd  
Annual Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival. There would be over 3,000 pounds of frog legs,  
2,000 pounds of gator tail, entertainment, and carnival rides.  
No Action Taken or Required  
7.F.  
Letter of Agreement Crime Stoppers Trust Fund Grant  
Informational Only - No Action Required  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Staff Report  
No Action Taken or Required  
Children’s Services Advisory Committee - Re-Appointment of District 4 Representative  
Informational Item  
7.G.  
Recommended Action:  
No Action Taken or Required  
Children’s Services Advisory Committee - Resignation of District 3 Appointee Heather  
Grall Barwick  
7.H.  
Recommended Action:  
Informational Item  
Chairman Joe Earman announced Heather Grall Barwick had resigned as his  
appointee to the Childrens Services Advisory Committee and thanked her for her  
service.  
No Action Taken or Required  
8. CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Adams, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Item 8.V. for  
discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner  
Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
8.A.  
8.B.  
8.C.  
Checks and Electronic Payments December 2, 2022 to December 8, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of December 2, 2022 to December 8, 2022  
Approved  
Checks and Electronic Payments December 9, 2022 to December 15, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of December 9, 2022 to December 15, 2022  
Approved  
Checks and Electronic Payments December 16, 2022 to December 22, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of December 16, 2022 to December 22, 2022  
Approved  
8.D.  
8.E.  
8.F.  
Checks and Electronic Payments December 23, 2022 to December 29, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of December 23, 2022 to December 29, 2022  
Approved  
Checks and Electronic Payments December 30, 2022 to January 5, 2023  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of December 30, 2022 to January 5, 2023  
Approved  
Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 01  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget resolution  
amending the fiscal year 2022-23 budget.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved Resolution 2023-001, amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget.  
8.G.  
Declaration of Excess Equipment as Surplus  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board declare the items on the Excess List for 011723 Agenda  
as surplus, and authorize their disposal  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
8.H.  
Renewal of Annual Bid 2022027 for Natural Areas and Exotic Vegetation  
Management/Mowing  
Recommended Action:  
Staff requests that the Board of County Commissioners approve the First Extension  
and authorize the Chairman to execute it after the County Attorney has approved it as  
to form and legal sufficiency, and upon receipt and approval of the required insurance  
by Risk Management..  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
8.I.  
Master Plan Study Phase Agreement for Emergency Operations Center Expansion  
Design (RFQ 2022062)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the Master Plan Study Phase Agreement with  
Spiezle and authorize the Chairman to execute it after review and approval by the  
County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
8.J.  
Interest Rate Change on All County Financing (Petition Paving, Utility Assessment  
Projects, Utility Impact Fees, etc.)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the fixed interest  
rate of 7.5%. Staff further recommends that this rate remain in effect for calendar  
year 2023 for all County financing with the exception of projects directly affiliated  
with a bond issue for which the bond covenants dictate a different interest rate.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
8.K.  
First Extension to Agreement for Custodial Services for the County Administration  
Complex  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board approve the First Extension and authorize the  
Chairman to sign it after the County Attorney has approved it as to form and legal  
sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
8.L.  
Permission to Advertise for Public Hearing for Amendment to Section 100.03(4) of  
the Indian River County Code, Codifying and Publishing the Ordinances to Readopt  
the Code as Published by the Municipal Code Corporation  
Recommended Action:  
Authorize staff to advertise for a public hearing on February 7, 2023 to amend  
Section 100.03(4) of the Indian River County Code.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
8.M.  
Resolution for Designation of Authority to Utilities Director or Designee to Execute  
Lien Releases/Satisfactions for Road Paving Assessments  
Recommended Action:  
County staff recommends that the Board approve the draft Resolution authorizing the  
Utilities Director or their designee to sign the release of lien for paving assessments so  
long as it is signed by the County attorney or their designee for legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved Resolution 2023-002, authorizing the County Utilities Director or his  
designee, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, to execute certain  
lien documents relating to paving assessments, including satisfactions and  
releases under Chapter 206 of the Code of Indian River County.  
8.N.  
Amendment to Mediated Settlement Agreement Shelly and Stephen Ryan  
Recommended Action:  
The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Board approve the Amendment  
to the Mediated Settlement Agreement and authorize the Chairman to execute the  
Amendment on behalf of the Board.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
8.O.  
Amendment One to SJRWMD’s cost-sharing agreement with Indian River County  
for plugging abandoned artesian wells  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommendations that the Board of County Commissioners approve  
Amendment One to SJRWMD’s cost-sharing agreement with Indian River County,  
and authorize the Chairman to sign the amendment.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
8.P.  
Approval of Advance Purchase of Golf Cart Fleet  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing Division to issue a Request for  
Proposals for 160 gasoline golf carts, utility cart, range cart and beverage cart.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
8.Q.  
Work Order Number 7, Continuing Architectural Services Contract RFQ 2018063  
Fran B Adams (North County) RegionalPark - New Restroom / Stand Alone  
Structure Architectural Services  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully recommends approval of Work Order Number 7 for the Fran  
B Adams (North County) Regional Park New Restroom / Stand Alone  
Structure construction documents, bidding, and permitting assistance, and  
construction administration in Continuing Consulting Architectural Services  
Agreements for RFQ 2018063, with Edlund, Dritenbas, Binkley Architects and  
Associates, P.A.authorizing the professional services as outlined in Exhibit A,  
and request the Board authorize the Chairman to execute Work Order Number  
7.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
8.R.  
Work Order Number 8, Continuing Architectural Services Contract RFQ 2018063  
Hosie Shumann Park Improvements Architectural Services  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully recommends approval of Work Order Number 8 for the  
Hosie Shumann Park Improvements construction documents, bidding, and  
permitting assistance, and construction administration in Continuing Consulting  
Architectural Services Agreements for RFQ 2018063, with Edlund, Dritenbas,  
Binkley Architects and Associates, P.A. authorizing the professional services as  
outlined in Exhibit A, and request the Board authorize the Chairman to execute  
Work Order Number 8.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
8.S.  
Approval of Public Official Bond for Anna J. Kirkland, Indian River County  
Mosquito Control District  
Recommended Action:  
Approve  
Approved  
8.T.  
Sebastian River Improvement District - Indian River County Fire Station #7,  
Interlocal Agreement (IRC-1911)  
Recommended Action:  
Public Works recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the  
“Sebastian River Improvement District - Indian River County Fire Station #7  
Interlocal Agreement” and authorize the Chairman to execute the same.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
8.U.  
Amendment No. 2 to St. Johns River Water Management District Grant Agreement  
36528 for the Moorhen Marsh Low Energy Aquatic Plants System (LEAPSTM)  
Stormwater Treatment Facility  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve Amendment  
No. 2 to Grant Agreement 36528 extending the terms of the grant from January 31,  
2023 to March 29, 2023 in order to allow for completion of construction for the  
Moorhen Marsh LEAPSTM, and authorize the Chairman to execute Amendment No.  
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