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, January 9, 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  
Christina Moore, Sr. Pastor, Rhema Apostolic International Deliverance Center  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Commissioner Joseph Flescher  
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 amended, deleting Item 8.W. 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  
24-0036  
5.A.  
Proclamation Recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness in Indian River County  
Recommend Read & Present  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Michele Kollig, representing Florida Faith Alliance, expressed her gratitude to the  
Commissioners for raising awareness of the fastest-growing crime in the world.  
She stated human trafficking was the second largest criminal industry in the world  
and was a form of modern-day slavery in which human beings are controlled,  
abused, and exploited for profit through labor and sex. Ms. Kollig informed the  
Commissioners that the Florida Faith Alliance had produced a powerful  
anti-trafficking video called “Don't Take the Bait,” specifically for middle and high  
school students to educate them on the dangers of human trafficking. She also  
mentioned that Florida State House Representative Toby Overdorf recently  
presented Bill 745, which would hold businesses, motels, and theaters accountable  
for not taking necessary precautions to prevent human trafficking through their  
establishments.  
Ms. Kollig stated that Florida Faith Alliance and Catch the Wave of Hope are  
working to alert Indian River County to the immediate crisis and the need for all to  
become educated and to promote services and therapy for victims. Ms. Kollig  
urged the County Commissioners and citizens to attend the free awareness  
presentation on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Indian Rivers Shores  
Community Center at 7:00 p.m.  
Read and presented by Vice Chairman Flescher  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner  
Loar, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 7, 2023, and  
November 21, 2023 as written. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner  
Moss, and Commissioner Loar  
24-0046  
6.A.  
Regular Meeting of November 7, 2023  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: 11072023 BCC Draft  
Approved as written  
24-0062  
6.B.  
Regular Meeting of November 21, 2023  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: 11212023 BCC Draft  
Approved as written  
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD  
ACTION  
24-0052  
7.A.  
Proclamation Honoring Mable Mills On Her Retirement From Indian River County  
Board of County Commissioners Solid Waste Disposal District  
Recommended Action:  
Informational Report  
Attachments: Proclamation  
No Action Taken or Required  
24-0060  
7.B.  
Proclamation Honoring Amy L. Cosner on her Retirement from Indian River County  
Board of County Commissioners, Department of Utility Services/Water Distribution  
Division  
Recommended Action:  
For informational purposes only - no action required  
Attachments: Proclamation  
No Action Taken or Required  
24-0051  
7.C.  
2024 Committee Assignments by Commissioner  
Informational Only  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: 2024 Committee Assignments by Commissioner  
No Action Taken or Required  
24-0031  
7.D.  
2024 Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) Appointments  
Informational Purposes Only  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Memo  
Ltr to TCRPC re: 2024 Assignments  
No Action Taken or Required  
23-1144  
7.E.  
7.F.  
7.G.  
City of Vero Beach, Notice of Voluntary Annexation: Ordinance No. 2023-24 for  
4.07 acres of property located at 2301 43rd Avenue.  
Recommended Action:  
Information Only  
Attachments: COVB Ordinance 2023-24 Voluntary Annxation  
No Action Taken or Required  
23-1145  
St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) 2024 Governing Board  
Meeting Schedule.  
Recommended Action:  
Information Only  
Attachments: 2024 SJRWMD Governing Board Meeting Schedule  
No Action Taken or Required  
23-1149  
Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review  
Informational item, Board action not required.  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Chairman Adams invited everyone out for a “frogtastic” good time at the 33rd Annual  
Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival, with the proceeds benefiting youth recreation.  
No Action Taken or Required  
8. CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Flescher, seconded by Commissioner  
Loar, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Item 8.T. and Item  
8.U. for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Adams, Vice Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Earman, Commissioner  
Moss, and Commissioner Loar  
23-1094  
8.A.  
Checks and Electronic Payments November 10, 2023 to November 16, 2023  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller  
Division for the time period of November 10, 2023 to November 16, 2023  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Approved  
23-1099  
8.B.  
8.C.  
8.D.  
Checks and Electronic Payments November 17, 2023 to November 23, 2023  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller  
Division for the time period of November 17, 2023 to November 23, 2023  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Approved  
23-1122  
Checks and Electronic Payments November 24, 2023 to November 30, 2023  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller  
Division for the time period of November 24, 2023 to November 30, 2023  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Approved  
23-1140  
Checks and Electronic Payments December 1, 2023 to December 7, 2023  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller  
Division for the time period of December 1, 2023 to December 7, 2023  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Approved  
23-1147  
8.E.  
8.F.  
8.G.  
Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ending 09/30/2023  
Accept the report  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Accepted  
23-1148  
Quarterly OPEB Trust Report for Quarter Ending 09/30/2023  
Accept the report  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Accepted  
23-1152  
Updates to the Cash Surplus Funds Investment Policy  
Accept the changes  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Accepted  
23-1114  
8.H.  
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 8.5%. Staff further recommends that this rate remain in effect for calendar  
year 2024 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  
County Financing Interest Rate History  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-1151  
8.I.  
Updates to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Investment Policy  
Accept the changes  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Comptroller Division Staff Report  
Accepted  
24-0053  
8.J.  
Final Pay to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Work Order No. 8, North County  
Water Plant Discharge Permit Renewal  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the payment in  
the amount of $12,187.00, which represents final payment of Work Order No. 8 to  
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Invoice No 25802834  
Approved staff's recommendation  
24-0044  
8.K.  
Fence Encroachment Agreement with Florida Power and Light  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the Fence Encroachment Agreement and  
authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Board.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Aerial Photo  
Fence Encroachment and Relocation Agmt  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-1051  
8.L.  
Approval of Continuing Geotechnical Engineering Consulting Services  
Agreements  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the sample agreement and the hourly  
rates attached for the listed firms, and authorize the Chairman to execute the  
agreements after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and  
legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Agreement  
Exhibit 1 Rates  
Approved staff's recommendation  
Approval of Continuing Architectural Consulting Services Agreements  
23-1071  
8.M.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the sample agreement, and the hourly rates  
attached for the listed firms, and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreements  
after review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Agreement  
Exhibit 1 Standard Rates  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-1107  
8.N.  
Renewal of Annual Bid 2022027 for Natural Areas and Exotic Vegetation  
Management/ Mowing  
Recommended Action:  
Staff requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the Second 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 required insurance by  
Risk Management.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Second Extension - John Brown & Sons, Inc.  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-1139  
8.O.  
First Extension and Amendment to Agreement for Professional Roof Design,  
Evaluation, and Construction Oversight Services (RFQ 2020031)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the first extension and amendment to the  
agreement with REI Engineers, Inc., Jay Ammon Architect, Inc., and A/R/C  
Associates, Inc and authorize the Chairman to execute it after the County Attorney  
has approved it as to form and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
First Extension and Amendment - A R C  
First Extension and Amendment - Jay Ammon  
First Extension and Amendment - REI  
Approved staff's recommendation  
24-0030  
8.P.  
Award of Bid 2024012 - Annual Bid for County Parks Athletic Field Maintenance  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2024012 to Florida ULS Operations, LLC,  
dba Haverland AG Innovations, and authorize the Purchasing Division to issue blanket  
purchase orders. Staff also recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing Manager  
to renew this agreement, under the same terms and conditions for two additional  
one-year periods subject to satisfactory performance, vendor acceptance, and  
determination by the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department that renewal of  
this agreement is in the best interest of Indian River County.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Haverland AG Innovations Bid Pricing  
Approved staff's recommendation  
Award of Bid 2024013 Demolition of Retail and Residential Structures  
24-0032  
8.Q.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2024013 to Bremar Construction, approve  
the agreement, and authorize the Chairman to sign it after review and approval by the  
County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, receipt and approval of the required  
public construction bond by the County Attorney, 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  
Bremar Construction, after review and approval by the Purchasing Manager and the  
County Attorney’s Office.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-1160  
8.R.  
Second Extension to Agreements for Temporary Staffing Services (Bid 2022017)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the Second  
Extensions, and authorize the Chairman to execute them, after approval by the County  
attorney as to form and legal sufficiency, and after receipt and approval of required  
insurance by Risk Management.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Temp Staffing Second Extension - Altrian  
Temp Staffing Second Extension - AUE Staffing  
Temp Staffing Second Extension - Blue Arbor  
Temp Staffing Second Extension - LF  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-1143  
8.S.  
Agreement with Carter Associates, Inc. for Design Services for Oslo Park Paving and  
Drainage Project (IRC-2308)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve 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  
Agreement with CAI  
Approved staff's recommendation  
24-0034  
8.T.  
Pulte Home Company, LLC’s Request for Final Plat Approval for Harbor Isle Phase  
I [SD-20-11-04 / 99070005-94300]  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat approval  
for Harbor Isle Phase I.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Location Map.pdf  
Final Plat Layout.pdf  
Commissioner Moss requested and received clarity from Ryan Sweeney, Assistant  
Planning & Development Services Director, regarding the proposed development  
plan for Harbor Isle, Phase I. The plan aimed to increase the density of the entire  
platted area while maintaining an overall density of approximately four units per acre.  
As per the first phase of the plan, 90 units were to be constructed and divided by the  
entire area, resulting in a density of 0.88 units per acre. The Board would be  
approving the construction of these 90 units.  
Commissioner Moss requested that the minutes of the Planning and Zoning  
Commission (PZC) meeting be attached to the backup in the future. A discussion  
ensued between the Board and staff as to the relevance of the minutes of past PCZ  
meetings. Chairman Adams stated including the minutes mentioned in the staff report  
would provide context for the project. However, the minutes may not contain all the  
necessary information. A final plat was a legal document that created lots. The  
preliminary dealt with subdivision approval, and would be unnecessary to include.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner Loar, 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  
24-0035  
8.U.  
Sunburst/Encore, LP’s Request for Final Plat Approval for the Sunshine Travel RV  
Resort Expansion [SD-21-06-02 / 2001010166-93624]  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat approval  
for the Sunshine Travel RV Resort expansion project.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Location Map.pdf  
Final Plat Layout.pdf  
Commissioner Moss sought and received the history of the Sunshine Travel RV  
Resort, which received approval in the mid-1980s and has since received various  
approvals to add more RV lot spaces and amenities.  
Assistant Planning & Development Services Director Ryan Sweeney stated that the  
Sunshine Travel RV resort occupied the southern two-thirds of the site and had  
received numerous approvals from the Planning and Zoning Commission or staff for  
lots, clubhouse, pool, and other amenities. The current expansion phase was focused  
on the northern portion of the site. He clarified the code allowed for staff-level  
approval for anything less than 25 lots. This project had been decades in the making,  
and now that the infrastructure was built, this phase was primarily focused on  
establishing individual RV spaces for full build-out.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Flescher, 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  
23-1153  
8.V.  
FDOT Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Supplemental Agreement  
No. 2 and Resolution Authorizing the Chairman’s Signature for CEI and Construction  
of 66th Avenue from 69th Street to CR-510/85th Street (IRC-1505B) FM No.  
436379-2-54  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve FDOT  
Transportation Regional Incentive Program (TRIP) Supplemental Agreement No. 2  
and Authorizing Resolution and authorize the Chairman to execute the same.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Authorizing Resolution  
FDOT TRIP Supplemental Agreement No. 2  
Approved staff's recommendation and Resolution 2024-001, authorizing the  
Chairman's execution of Transportation Regional Incentive Program  
Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with the Florida Department of Transportation  
(FDOT) for CEI and construction of 66th Avenue roadway widening from 69th  
Street to CR-510/85th Street.  
24-0038  
8.W.  
Updated Guidebook for The Children’s Services Advisory Committee  
Attachments: Staff Report  
BCC Resolution 2024 Updated CSAC Guidebook  
CSAC Guidebook  
Deleted  
24-0027  
8.X.  
Amendment No. 2 - FDEP Grant Agreement No. 19IR3 (Vero Beach Restoration -  
Beach Management Sector 5)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve FDEP Amendment No. 2 to FDEP LGFR  
Grant Agreement No. 19IR3 for up to $1,748,751.00 and authorize the Chairman to  
sign the Amendment on behalf of the County. Following Board approval, the County  
will transmit the partially executed Amendment to the State for final signatures. Upon  
receipt of the fully executed FDEP Grant Agreement 19IR3 Amendment No. 2 from  
the State, staff will transmit to the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners for  
filing.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
FDEP Grant Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-1150  
8.Y.  
Southeastern Fastpitch Inc. License Agreement dated January 9, 2024  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners approve the  
Parks Recreation & Conservation License Agreement with Southeastern Fast Pitch  
Inc. and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement after review and approval  
by the County Attorney.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
LICENSE AGREEMENT  
Exhibit A  
Exhibit B  
Exhibit C  
Approved staff's recommendation  
23-1156  
8.Z.  
St. John’s River Water Management District Cost Share Agreement Contract  
#38600 - Indian River County South Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area Floodplain  
Restoration Project  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully request that the Board of County Commissioners accept the South  
Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area Floodplain Restoration Project Cost-Share Grant  
and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement between the St. John’s River  
Water Management District and Indian River County, Contract #38600 after review  
and approval by the County Attorney.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Contract #38600 - SORCA  
Approved staff's recommendation  
24-0028  
8.AA.  
Florida Department of Health EleGARD Grant  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board authorize the submission of application for the  
Florida Department of Health Grant opportunity to procure the four (4) EleGARD  
units for $31,200, along with authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement after  
review and approval by the County Attorney.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Formal Scope of Work  
Fact Sheet  
Quote  
Workforce Training Program Costs  
Agency Training Plan  
Approved staff's recommendation  
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES  
10. PUBLIC ITEMS  
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS  
24-0065  
10.B.1.  
Request for Public Discussion by Barry Shapiro re: Annual Vero Beach Sock  
Drive  
Recommended Action:  
No action required  
Attachments: Request for Public Discussion B.Shapiro  
Bob Standley, who represents the Vero Beach Sock Drive, shared that the drive  
began with modest expectations. Initially, the goal was to collect 200 to 300 pairs  
of socks to send to a charity that helped the homeless. However, the drive  
exceeded expectations and collected over 1,000 pairs, which were delivered to  
three different charities.  
After four years, the drive collected and distributed over 15,000 pairs of socks to  
the homeless and less fortunate through 1