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  
www.ircgov.com  
Board of County Commissioners  
Chairman, Joseph E. Flescher, District 2  
Vice Chairman, Peter D. O'Bryan, District 4  
Commissioner Susan Adams, District 1  
Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, District 3  
Commissioner Laura Moss, District 5  
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator  
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney  
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller  
Tuesday, June 22, 2021  
9:00 AM  
Commission Chambers  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
2. ROLL CALL  
5 -  
Present:  
Chairman Joseph Flescher  
Vice Chairman Peter O'Bryan  
Commissioner Susan Adams  
Commissioner Joe Earman  
Commissioner Laura Moss  
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF  
THE ARMED FORCES  
2.B. INVOCATION  
Reverend Hugh King, First Church of the Nazarene  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Commissioner Susan Adams  
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS  
Delete: Item 14.E.1. The Water of Indian River County  
Commissioner Earman referred to Commissioner Moss’ agenda item regarding a  
request by the Indian River Soil and Water Control District (IRSWCD) for the  
County to designate a representative to advise and consult with the IRSWCD and a  
discussion on funding the United States Geological Study for the next fiscal year. He  
believed that the agenda item was strictly administrative and opined the request should  
go through the County Administrator or the Chairman of the Board. Chairman  
Flescher shared the same concerns.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to delete Item 14.E.1. from the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:  
3 - Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Earman  
1 - Commissioner Moss  
Aye:  
Nay:  
1 - Vice Chairman O'Bryan  
Absent:  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
3 - Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Earman  
1 - Commissioner Moss  
Aye:  
Nay:  
1 - Vice Chairman O'Bryan  
Absent:  
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS  
21-0556  
5.A.  
Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Darren Schmucker on His Retirement From  
Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Department of General  
Services / Parks and Recreation Division with Thirty-Two Years of Service  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Chairman Flescher read and presented the Proclamation to Darren Schmucker on his  
thirty-two years of service to the County. Members of the Board, County  
Administrator Jason Brown, Assistant County Administrator Michael Zito, Parks and  
Recreation/Land Conservation Director Kevin Kirwin each spoke of Mr.  
Schmucker’s service to the County.  
Read and Presented  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD  
ACTION  
21-0611  
7.A.  
Holiday Schedule for the Indian River County Library System, Parks and Recreation,  
Aquatic Centers, Indian River County Sandridge Golf Course, Public Shooting  
Range, Veterans Services and Intergenerational Recreation Center (iG)  
Attachments: County Holiday Hours  
No Action Taken or Required  
21-0613  
7.B.  
Landfill Closure for the 4th of July Holiday  
Attachments: Staff Report  
No Action Taken or Required  
8. CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and  
Commissioner Moss  
1 - Vice Chairman O'Bryan  
Absent:  
21-0609  
8.A.  
Notice of Grant Award from the Indian River Lagoon Council - Small Grants  
Program Contract Number 2021SG-06  
Attachments: Staff Report  
IRL Agreement  
Grant Form IRLC  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0624  
21-0612  
8.B.  
8.C.  
Approval of the Bill of Sale of Utility Facilities to City of Vero Beach, Florida  
Attachments: Staff Report JRTC  
Bill of Sale of Utility Facilities  
Approved staff's recommendation  
Legal Services - Labor and Employment Matters  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Fisher & Phillips Engagement Letter  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0616  
8.D.  
Approval of Flexible Spending Account (FSA), COBRA, and Retiree Billing  
Providers effective October 1, 2021  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Lockton Marketing Analysis for FSA, COBRA and Retiree Billing  
Breakdown of Recommended Vendors  
Sample Agreement Clarity Benefit Solutions for Retiree Billing  
Sample Agreement P & A Group for FSA & COBRA  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0622  
8.E.  
North County Water and Sewer Project Phase 2 Bid No. 2021019, Change Order  
#1 - Increased Materials Cost  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Change Order #1 Centerline Inc  
Approved staff's recommendation  
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES  
21-0614  
9.A.  
IRC County Judge Nicole P. Menz re: Award of the 2021/2022 Alcohol and Other  
Drug Abuse Treatment Fund and Designation of Indian River County's Problem  
Solving Courts as a Chosen Program Recipient  
Attachments: Memorandum from Judge Menz  
Judge Nicole P. Menz, 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, spoke on her request  
for the Board to designate the Indian River County’s Problem Solving Courts as a  
program recipient to receive $50,000 from the Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Trust  
fund. She added that the funds would be used for substance abuse treatment and  
drug testing for Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Treatment Court  
participants. She anticipated a significant increase in drug testing fees since the  
previous testing site through the local Veterans Affairs provider was no longer  
available. She made the Board aware that as a result of the pandemic, there had been  
an increase in the demand for treatment and client referrals to treatment programs.  
Chairman Flescher and Commissioner Adams spoke on the County’s highly  
successful Problem Solving Courts, the Court’s partnership with other outside  
agencies, and the program’s positive impact on the community.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to designate the Indian River County’s Problem Solving Courts as a  
program recipient to receive up to $50,000 from the Alcohol and Other Drug  
Abuse Trust Fund to be used for substance abuse treatment and drug testing for  
Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Treatment Court participants. The  
motion carried by the following vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and  
Commissioner Moss  
1 - Vice Chairman O'Bryan  
Absent:  
10. PUBLIC ITEMS  
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS  
21-0597  
10.B.1.  
Request to Speak from Lisa Syncerski re: Free All Captive Elephants (FACE)  
Attachments: Public Discussion Request  
Proposed Ban  
Lisa Snycerski, representing the Florida based non-profit, Free All Captive  
Elephants (FACE), stated the group’s mission was to provide education,  
intervention, and litigation that would lead to sanctuary of all elephants inhumanely  
held in captivity at circuses and zoos in North America. Her goal was to propose  
a ban of the use of wild animals in traveling acts in Indian River County. She gave  
a brief history on how she got involved with FACE.  
Dee Gaug, Vice President and General Counsel, FACE, in a PowerPoint  
Presentation, spoke on the use of wild animals in traveling acts, the dangers that  
wild animals pose to the public, the Federal law that regulates the treatment of  
animals, and the Florida Administrative Code Rules and the agencies that enforce  
the law, protect, and manage the State’s wild animals. She believed that real  
change would come only from public awareness and legislation.  
Ms. Snycerski reiterated the reason for bringing the matter before the Board was  
to prevent circuses with traveling animal acts from coming to Indian River County.  
Chairman Flescher spoke of the past and the future of circuses with animal  
traveling acts and the public’s awareness. Commissioners Adams and Earman  
both agreed that it was not policy for the Board to make a decision on a public  
matter, but indicated that a member of the Board could bring back the matter as  
an agenda item.  
No Action Taken or Required  
21-0617  
10.B.2.  
Request to Speak from John & Susan Cannon re: Water Liens at 1295 and 1355  
5th Ave SW  
Attachments: Public Discussion Request Cannon  
Mr. John Cannon, 430 10th Street SW, spoke on the liens accrued at 1295 and  
1355 5th Avenue SW. He indicated that his wife inherited these properties from  
her father and it has been an ongoing issue for over 20 years. He estimated the  
total amount for the liens including the penalties was approximately $136,000. He  
asked for the Board’s consideration to put a freeze on their accounts until there  
was a solution, noting the issues with the properties were quite extensive. He  
sought clarification regarding the assessments on the properties.  
Chairman Flescher agreed that the issues with the two properties were quite  
extensive and wanted to see the issue resolved.  
County Attorney Dylan Reingold stated that he had met with Mr. and Mrs.  
Cannon on the issue, and that it was a very complicated piece of property with  
several different liens and issues. He concluded that if there was a consensus  
among the Board, he would be willing to work with Mr. and Mrs. Cannon to  
reach a settlement.  
Commissioner Adams agreed that based on the conversations heard at the  
meeting and the information contained in the packet handed out by Mr. Cannon,  
the issues appeared to be technical and involved multiple departments. She  
indicated that there was too much involved for the Board to make a decision and  
felt more comfortable allowing staff to look at the issues and bringing the item  
back to the Board with more information.  
Commissioners Earman and Moss were in consensus for staff work with Mr.  
Cannon for clarification and a solution.  
It was the consensus of the Board to have County Attorney Reingold and staff  
work with Mr. Cannon for clarification and to find a solution to the issues at 1295  
and 1355 5th Avenue SW.  
No Action Taken or Required  
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS  
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS  
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  
H. Utilities Services  
21-0623  
12.H.1.  
Amendment 1 to Work Order No. 3 for Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd., West  
Wabasso Septic to Sewer Phase 3  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Location Map - Phase 3C  
Amendment 1 to Work Order No 3  
Director of Utility Services Vincent Burke referred to staff’s memorandum dated  
June 10, 2021, regarding Amendment 1 to Work Order 3 for continued  
professional services with Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. related to the design  
of the West Wabasso Septic to Sewer Phase 3 project.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and  
Commissioner Moss  
1 - Vice Chairman O'Bryan  
Absent:  
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS  
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS  
A. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman  
B. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman  
C. Commissioner Susan Adams  
D. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman  
E. Commissioner Laura Moss  
21-0626  
14.E.1.  
The Water of Indian River County  
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum  
Attachment 1 - 2020 Florida Statutes Chapter 582.19 (5)  
Deleted  
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS  
A. Emergency Services District  
B. Solid Waste Disposal 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.  
21-0620  
15.B.1.  
Request for Relocation and Installation Services from Inter-Block Retaining  
Systems, Inc.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Proposal from Inter-Block Retaining Systems Inc  
Detailed Construction Plan for Enviro-Block Placement  
Director of Utility Services Vincent Burke read the information contained in staff’s  
memorandum regarding the request for relocation and installation services from  
Inter-Block Retaining Systems, Inc.  
There was no discussion on this item.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and  
Commissioner Moss  
1 - Vice Chairman O'Bryan  
Absent:  
21-0621  
15.B.2.  
Approval for Rehabilitation of the Above Ground Storage Tank at the IRC  
Landfill  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Memorandum from Kimley-Horn  
Proposal from Crom Corporation  
There was no discussion on this item.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendations. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Earman, and  
Commissioner Moss  
1 - Vice Chairman O'Bryan  
Absent:  
C. Environmental Control Board  
16. ADJOURNMENT  
There being no further business, the Chairman declared the meeting adjourned at  
10:17 a.m.