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  
Joseph H. Earman, District 3, Chairman  
Susan Adams, District 1, Vice Chairman  
Joseph Flescher, District 2  
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, September 12, 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  
Dr. G. Timothy Womack, First Presbyterian Church  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Vice Chairman Susan Adams  
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS  
Deleted: Item 10.B.1. Public Discussion from J. Andros  
Added: Item 13.A. Resolution for Joint Meeting  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Adams, 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  
23-0800  
5.A.  
Proclamation Designating the Month of September 2023, as Hunger Action Month  
Read and Present  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Maureen Pringle and Jen Neufeld, volunteers with the Treasure Coast Food Bank,  
appeared before the Board to discuss the events to raise awareness during Hunger  
Action Month. Ms. Pringle shared the organization's partnerships with other local  
agencies to combat hunger in the community, and thanked the Board for their support.  
Read and Presented by Vice Chairman Adams  
23-0801  
5.B.  
Proclamation Designating September 16, 2023, As International Coastal Cleanup  
Day in Indian River County, Florida  
Recommended Action:  
Recommend Read and Present  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Kendra Bergman, founder, Coastal Connections, provided information regarding  
International Coastal Clean Day on September 16, 2023, an event coordinated  
through the Ocean Conservancy. She discussed the harmful effects of microplastics,  
and provided statistics from the previous year's clean-up effort. Those interested in  
volunteering were directed to the organization's website, coastal-connections.org.  
Read and Presented by Commissioner Loar  
23-0845  
5.C.  
Proclamation Dedicating September 23rd as Sickle Cell Awareness Day  
Recommend Read & Present  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Alma Miller and Maya Miller addressed the Board regarding this inaugural effort to  
raise awareness of sickle cell disease, and spoke of their personal connection to the  
disease. Ms. Miller invited the community to a parade through Gifford to Victor Hart  
Park on September 23, 2023.  
Read and Presented by Commissioner Moss  
23-0848  
5.D.  
Proclamation Celebrating Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church's 97th Anniversary  
Recommend Read & Present  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Elder Michael Monfiston, Pastor, Mount Olive Primitive Baptist Church, discussed  
the Church's mission in the community and their outreach programs. He thanked the  
Board for their support and recognition. Commissioner Flescher thanked the Church  
representatives for making a difference in the community.  
Read and Presented by Commissioner Flescher  
23-0849  
5.E.  
Demonstration of new website  
Information Technology Director Dan Russell and Webmaster Scott Johnson  
provided a preview of the redesigned County website at its new domain,  
indianriver.gov. Mr. Russell thanked staff and walked the Board through the website  
and detailed the upgraded content management system. The Commissioners each in  
turn expressed their support of the holistic changes and improved navigation on the  
website.  
Presented by Dan Russell and Scott Johnson  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
23-0833  
6.A.  
Regular Meeting of July 11, 2023  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: 07112023 BCC Draft  
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Commissioner Flescher,  
to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2023 as written. The motion  
carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner  
Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
23-0854  
6.B.  
2023/24 Budget Workshop Meeting of July 12, 2023  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: 07122023 Budget Workshop Draft  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Adams, to approve the 2023/24 Budget Workshop Meeting of July 12, 2023 as  
written. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner  
Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD  
ACTION  
23-0787  
7.A.  
Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review  
Informational Item Only; no Board Action is Required  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Event Calendar  
Chairman Earman highlighted events from the calendar and made mention he would  
be competing in the annual Dancing with Vero's Stars fundraiser to benefit the Indian  
River County Healthy Start Coalition.  
No Action Taken or Required  
23-0846  
7.B.  
Notice of Extension to Contract for Construction of Required Roadway  
Improvements (Re: Right-Of-Way Permit No. 2022031447) - Old Dixie Highway  
Roadway Improvements  
Attachments: Staff Report  
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 Items 8.M., 8.P.,  
and 8.Q. for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner  
Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
23-0786  
8.A.  
Checks and Electronic Payments August 18, 2023 to August 24, 2023  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller  
Division for the time period of August 18, 2023 to August 24, 2023  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Approved  
23-0815  
8.B.  
Checks and Electronic Payments August 25, 2023 to August 31, 2023  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller  
Division for the time period of August 25, 2023 to August 31, 2023  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Approved  
23-0837  
8.C.  
Subrecipient Award Contracts  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the Subrecipient Award Agreements and execute any related documents  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
TCHSC Subrecipient Agreement 2023  
SRA Subrecipient Agreement 2023  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-0785  
8.D.  
8.E.  
Extension of Tax Roll  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: IRC Tax Collector's Memo  
Approved request to order the Tax Roll to be extended prior to the completion of  
the Value Adjustment Board hearings.  
23-0803  
Blanket Travel Authorization for Commissioners, County Officers, and Staff for Fiscal  
Year 2023-2024 (October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024)  
Recommended Action:  
Approval is recommended for Commissioners, County Officers, and Staff to travel  
out-of-County for current and future assigned committee meetings and the programs,  
meetings, and hearings listed in the Descriptions and Conditions during the  
2023-2024 Fiscal Year  
Attachments: Memorandum  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-0817  
8.F.  
Amendment to Lost Tree Village Conservation Easement  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the amendment to  
the conservation easement, and authorize the chairman to sign consent and joinder on  
behalf of the Board.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Amendment  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-0840  
8.G.  
Water and Sewer Easement to City of Vero Beach for Jackie Robinson Training  
Complex  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the Water and  
Sewer Easement Deed and authorize the Chair to sign the easement.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Water and Sewer Easement Deed  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-0807  
8.H.  
Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 08  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget resolution  
amending the fiscal year 2022/2023 budget  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Resolution  
Exhibit "A"  
Approved staff's recommendation and Resolution 2023-049, delegating authority  
to the County Administrator, the Deputy County Administrator or the Director of  
the Office of Management & Budget or their designee to execute all documents  
necessary to amend the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget during the period  
commencing November 15, 2023, through and including November 29, 2023.  
23-0809  
8.I.  
Award of Bid 2024002 - Annual Bid to Furnish and Deliver Polymer  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2024002 to Polydyne, Inc., and authorize  
the Purchasing Division to issue blanket purchase orders for the period of October 1,  
2023 through September 31, 2024. Staff also recommends the Board authorize the  
Purchasing Manager to renew this bid under the same terms and conditions for two  
additional one-year periods subject to satisfactory performance, vendor acceptance,  
and determination by the Utilities Department that renewal of this annual bid is in the  
best interest of Indian River County.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-0812  
8.J.  
Award of Bid 2024001 - Annual Bid for Hydrofluosilicic Acid  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board award Bid 202400 to Univar Solutions USA, Inc., and  
authorize the Purchasing Division to issue blanket purchase orders for the period of  
October 1, 2023 through September 31, 2024. Staff also recommends the Board  
authorize the Purchasing Manager to renew this bid under the same terms and  
conditions for two additional one-year periods subject to satisfactory performance,  
vendor acceptance, and determination by the Utilities Department that renewal of this  
annual bid is in the best interest of Indian River County.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-0820  
8.K.  
Award of Bid 2023056 - Annual Bid for Fiber Optic Engineering, Design, Material,  
Supplies, and Installation  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2023056 to Bore Tech Utilities &  
Maintenance, Inc., Precision Contracting Services, Inc., and Gerelcom, Inc., approve  
the sample agreement, and authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement after review  
and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and receipt and  
approval of the required insurance by the Risk Manager.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Sample Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-0821  
8.L.  
Designation of Excess Equipment as Surplus and Authorization for Disposition  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board declare the items on the Excess List for 091223 as  
surplus, and authorize their disposition, as indicated.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Excess list for 091223  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-0788  
8.M.  
Veteran Services Legal Agreement - City of Sebastian Historical School Building  
Lease Agreement  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board approve the lease agreement with the City of  
Sebastian for the relocation of the North County Veteran Services Office and  
authorize the Chairman to execute the School Building Lease Agreement after review  
and approval by the County Attorney for legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Lease  
Commissioner Flescher expressed excitement regarding the lease agreement and  
thanked staff and community leaders who came together to provide space for  
Veteran's services. Deputy County Administrator Michael Zito thanked the Board  
and City of Sebastian leaders for their swift action and cooperation.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman Earman,  
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner  
Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
23-0816  
8.N.  
Children's Services Advisory Program FY 23/24 Agency Grant Contract  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board accept the revised FY23-24 Children’s Services  
Program Sample Indian River County Grant Contract as submitted and authorize the  
Chairman to execute the 46 program contracts for Fiscal Year 23-24 after review  
and approval by the County Attorney for legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Grant Contract CSAC Agency  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-0753  
8.O.  
North County Library Expansion, IRC-2009 Final Payment, Release of Retainage  
and Change Order No. 1  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends approval of Change Order No. 1 and payment of Contractor’s  
Application for Payment No. 13 to Proctor Construction Company, LLC. in the  
amount of $88,693.81 for final payment and release of retainage.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Change Order No. 1  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-0804  
8.P.  
Award of Bid No. 2023041 Jackie Robinson Training Complex Walking Trail,  
IRC-1908  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the project be awarded to Prince Land, Inc., in the amount of  
$1,322,979.64. 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, the receipt and approval of required insurance by the  
Risk Manager and after the Contractor has become registered with the Building  
Division.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Sample Agreement  
Commissioner Flescher was pleased that this four-years-in-the-making plan to  
convert the old par-3 golf course at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex (formerly  
Dodgertown) into walking trails was moving forward.  
County Administrator John Titkanich estimated completion of the trails in early 2024.  
Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka provided additional details of the timeline,  
estimating the start of construction in late November. He advised to temper  
expectations in light of procurement delays and the time-consuming construction of a  
pedestrian bridge. At the request of Chairman Earman, Director Szpyrka displayed  
construction plans and discussed details of the area.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman Earman,  
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner  
Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
23-0831  
8.Q.  
Providence Pointe PD Waiver Request to Eliminate 15-foot Stormwater Maintenance  
Area  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board approve the waiver to eliminate the 15-foot  
Stormwater Maintenance Area for Phase two only and condition the approval such  
that if the design concept changes in the future, the waiver will be terminated  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Boathouse Waiver Request Letter  
Boathouse Exhibit  
County resident Tom Sullivan questioned whether the County's Land Development  
Regulations would be changed to accommodate Providence Point PD's requested  
waiver regarding their stormwater maintenance area, and if denied, would the area be  
redistributed among the homes.  
Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka described the developer's proposal to build  
a seawall around the lake with overhanging porches or decks, and noted it was a  
one-time instance. The Planning and Zoning Commission had approved the  
conceptual plans with a contingency that if the plans were changed, the waiver would  
be rescinded.  
Mr. Sullivan and Director Szpyrka discussed safety issues, maintenance around the  
area, and the developer's responsibility regarding upkeep. Mr. Sullivan expressed  
reservations regarding usage of planned developments instead of land development  
regulations.  
County Administrator John Titkanich informed there would be a series of workshops  
in October where the County would consider issues regarding its Comprehensive  
Plan. and encouraged all to attend.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Loar,  
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner  
Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
23-0811  
8.R.  
North Sebastian Phase II Water and Sewer Project IRLNEP (IRL2020-04) Time  
Extension  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Director of  
Utility Services or authorized representative to sign the IRL2020-04 change order  
and all necessary documents in order to effectuate the grant time extension  
Attachments: Staff Report  
IRL2020-04 Change Order 4  
Approved staff's recommendation  
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES  
23-0819  
9.A.  
Supervisor of Elections Leslie R. Swan re: Request to Roll Back Revenue Into 22/23  
Budget  
Recommended Action:  
Request to Approve  
Attachments: Supervisor of Elections Memo  
Receipts  
Supervisor of Elections Leslie R. Swan appeared before the Board to request  
revenue received from the verification of petitions and data list preparations be rolled  
back into her department's fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. She noted the $3,579.20 in  
funds would be used to pay for unfunded mandates contained in State Senate Bill  
7050.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Loar,  
to approve request to have the revenue received from petition verification fees  
and data list preparation be rolled back in to the Supervisor of Elections FY  
2022-2023 budget. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner  
Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
10. PUBLIC ITEMS  
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR THIS HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE  
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD.  
23-0672  
10.A.1.  
Local Provider Participation Fund Approval  
Recommended Action:  
County staff recommends that the Board open the public hearing, take public  
comment and then vote whether to approve the Local Provider Participation Fund  
Resolution and Letter of Agreement.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
LPPF Resolution  
Letter of Agreement  
Affidavit of Publication - LFFP  
County Attorney Bill DeBraal briefly described the Local Provider Participation  
Fund (LPPF) which helped hospitals recoup unreimbursed costs from Medicare.  
Attorney Michael Poche, with Adelanto Healthcare Ventures, appeared before  
the Board to discuss the LPPF which helped close the gap between hospitals'  
expenses and the less-than-full amount they received from Medicare.  
The Chairman opened the public hearing.  
Ron Bierman, Sebastian River Medical Center, thanked the Board for their  
support and provided statistics regarding costs and losses sustained by acute care  
hospitals around the Country.  
Warren Fuller, Cleveland Clinic, noted the LPPF helped the hospital maintain and  
expand their services, and thanked the Board for supporting it.  
There being no further comments, the Chairman closed the public hearing.  
Commissioner Moss commented on the importance of keeping local hospitals  
healthy financially.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation and Resolution 2023-050,  
authorizing and adopting a non-ad valorem special assessment within the  
County limits for the purpose of benefiting assessed properties through  
enhanced Medicaid payments for local services; finding and determining that  
certain real property is specially benefited by the assessment; collecting the  
assessment against the real property; establishing a public hearing to  
consider imposition of the proposed assessment and the method of its  
collection; authorizing and directing the publication of notices in connection  
therewith; providing for certain other authorizations and delegations of  
authority as necessary; and providing an effective date. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher,  
Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS  
23-0808  
10.B.1.  
Request for Public Discussion from J. Andros re: County Administrator  
Accountability  
Recommended Action:  
No action required  
Attachments: Public Discussion Request Andros  
Deleted  
23-0844  
10.B.2.  
Public Discussion Request from Vero Lake Estates Property Owners, Mary Lou  
Ciambriello re: Fire Station 15 - Traffic Control  
Recommended Action:  
No action required  
Attachments: Public Discussion Request Ciambriello  
Mary Lou Ciambriello appeared before the Board to advocate for the needs of  
the Vero Lake Estates (VLE) community, and provided the Board with packets  
of information. She noted the top concerns of her community included speeding  
and the need for more stop signs and road signs; increased funding for road  
paving; and a request to name a road in honor of Trevor Bishop. Ms. Ciambriello  
also discussed the planned Fire Rescue Station 15, land available for its location,  
and the need for a fire station to service the North County area.  
Vice Chairman Adams discussed a study in the works to look at traffic on 79th  
Avenue in VLE, and suggested reaching out to law enforcement regarding  
speeders. She also provided an update on the challenge of securing land for a  
new fire station. Commissioner Flecher acknowledged the growth of the  
neighborhood over the last decade.  
No Action Taken or Required  
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:30 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:40  
a.m. with all members present.  
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS  
11 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS  
23-0857  
11.A.  
Joint Meeting - City of Sebastian and Indian River County  
Recommended Action:  
Review, discuss and select three to five topics for discussion with the City of  
Sebastian  
Attachments: County Administrator's Memo  
Chairman Earman opened the item noting City of Sebastian Mayor Fred Jones was  
not present due to a prior commitment. County Administrator John Titkanich referred  
to staff's memo dated September 7, 2023, as he read a list of possible agenda topics  
that the Board was asked to choose from for the meeting with Sebastian's City  
Council scheduled for September 21, 2023. He noted the joint meeting would last  
two hours, and would be moderated by a member of the Treasure Coast Regional  
Planning Council.  
Chairman Earman opened discussion with support of three topics to include on the  
agenda: Septic to sewer conversion, joint use planning for adjacent areas, and  
regional park partnership opportunities. Discussion among the Commissioners ensued  
with unanimous agreement that septic to sewer conversion planning was of utmost  
importance. Commissioner Loar suggested keeping an eye on upcoming grants from  
the State and obtaining agreement on project priorities for the Lagoon and affordable  
housing. Given the meeting's time constraint, the Board agreed that joint use planning  
and recreational opportunities would round out the agenda.  
Consensus was reached to discuss the following topics: Septic to Sewer, Joint  
Use Planning for unincorporated areas, and Regional Park opportunities  
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS  
A. Community Development  
B. Emergency Services  
C. General Services  
D. Human Resources  
E. Information Technology  
F. Office of Management and Budget  
G. Public Works  
23-0802  
12.G.1.  
Stormwater Pipeline Easement Request, Gifford Dock Park  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the Temporary Construction Easement and  
the issuance of a Permanent Pipeline Easement after installation of the pipeline,  
and authorize the Chairman to execute both documents, after review and approval  
by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Temporary Construction Easement  
Draft Permanent Easement  
COVB Stormwater Pipeline Route  
Shelter Exhibit  
Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka introduced the item with an overview of  
the City of Vero Beach's (City) planned pipeline which would provide treated  
stormwater to Johns Island Water Management, Inc. (JIWM) for irrigation use.  
Mr. Szpyrka noted the pipeline was planned to run through Gifford Dock Park,  
which was owned by the County, and required approval of the needed utility and  
construction easements. Upon completion of the pipeline, the City would  
construct a covered picnic shelter at the park.  
Rob Bolton, City of Vero Beach Water and Sewer Director, utilized a slide  
presentation to discuss the multi-phase plan which evolved to create a reclaimed  
water source for irrigation on Johns Island, and eventually other City properties,  
as well as to construct a pipeline and exfiltration trench along 43rd Avenue to  
protect and supplement the water supply. The presentation went on to discuss  
benefits of the plan, project stakeholders, project status, funding, public outreach  
plans, and a detailed look at the easement needed at Gifford Dock Park.  
Under discussion with Mr. Bolton, the Board received information regarding  
contamination monitoring, the estimated 90-day park closure, grant funding, and  
the benefits for the County as a whole.  
The following people spoke before the Board:  
Tom Sullivan, County resident, received an explanation of the pipeline route  
Monte Falls, Vero Beach City Manager, supported the collaboration  
Joe Idlette, County resident, expressed disappointment with the lack of  
opportunity for input from the Gifford community  
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Chairman Earman,  
to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher,  
Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
23-0810  
12.G.2.  
Indigo Vero, LLC. Developers Agreement, 46th Place at Tracking Station Park  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the Developers Agreement with Indigo  
Vero, LLC., authorize District II-Traffic Impact Fee funding in an amount not to  
exceed $112,699.60, and authorize the Chairman to execute the Developer  
Agreement after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal  
sufficiency  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Developers Agreement  
Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka discussed the proposed Developer's  
Agreement (DA) for Indigo Vero Beach at Tracking Station Park and 46th Place.  
He explained that while the development was in the city, the DA concerned  
improvements to 46th Place which served as the entrance to the County's beach  
park.  
Mr. Szpyrka displayed the engineer's plan and discussed improvements such as  
sidewalks, curbs, drainage, and enhanced park access. The County was asked  
for a 20 percent cost participation, with the balance paid by the developer. He  
also informed that the Parks and Recreation Department reviewed the planning  
and supported the enhanced access to the beach park.  
Vice Chairman Adams sought assurance that the public park's entrance would not  
be encroached upon by development and that public access to the beach would  
not be impeded, especially considering this was a handicap accessible beach  
park. Director Szpyrka confirmed all parties were aware 46th Place was a public  
road, and the public would be using it to access the beach.  
Tom Sullivan, County resident, suggested adding signage noting Tracking Station  
Park was a public beach.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Loar, seconded by Commissioner  
Moss, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher,  
Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
H. Utilities Services  
23-0830  
12.H.1.  
Developer’s Agreement with Go Life Holding LLC for 12-inch Water Main  
Extension from 90th Avenue to 98th Avenue  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the Developer’s  
Agreement with Go Life Holding LLC for a 12-inch Water Main Extension from  
90th Avenue to 98th Avenue and authorize the Chair to execute the same  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Venetian Grove Developer's Agreement  
Utility Services Director Sean Lieske presented the Board with a Developer's  
Agreement (DA) to install a water main extension for the Venetian Grove area  
west of I-95 and south of SR60 in order to secure water and sewer availability  
for the planned development of 900 single family homes. Mr. Lieske explained  
this water main had already been targeted for expansion to accommodate future  
development and provide redundancy to the area which suffered a water outage  
when there was a break in the main line. He informed that the agreement specified  
a 60/40 percent split between the County and the developer, though the cost was  
still unknown and would be dependent upon when construction was ready to  
begin.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner  
Loar, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher,  
Commissioner Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS  
13.A.1. 23-0867  
Joint meeting Resolution  
County Attorney Bill DeBraal informed that State Statute 125, which dealt with joint  
meetings between the County and municipalities, specified the meetings were required  
to be advertised and have a Resolution of approval. He requested the Board's  
approval of the Resolution which included separately planned meetings between the  
County, the City of Sebastian, the City of Vero Beach, and the Indian River County  
School Board.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Loar,  
to approve Resolution 2023-051, authorizing the Board of County Commissioners  
for Indian River County to participate in a joint meeting with the City of Sebastian  
City Council, the City of Vero Beach City Council and the School District of Indian  
River County to discuss and plan matters of mutual interest; and providing for an  
effective date. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Earman, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner  
Loar, and Commissioner Moss  
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS  
A. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, Chairman  
B. Commissioner Susan Adams, Vice Chairman  
C. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher  
23-0841  
14.C.1.  
Public Record Clarification  
Discussion  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Commissioner's Memo  
Supporting Documents  
Commissioner Flescher sought to clarify statements made at the August 29, 2023  
Board meeting surrounding emails regarding a removed Agenda item. The  
Commissioner wanted to ensure communication remained open between the  
Board and the public. Commissioner Moss responded to Commissioner  
Flescher's comments, and a back-and-forth exchange ensued regarding emails  
received and their content. Vice Chairman Adams noted not all Commissioners  
received the same email communication, and Chairman Earman declared the issue  
had been clarified and settled.  
No Action Taken or Required  
D. Commissioner Deryl Loar  
E. Commissioner Laura Moss  
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS  
A. Emergency Services District  
B. Solid Waste Disposal District  
C. Environmental Control Board  
16. ADJOURNMENT  
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:45 a.m.