Indian River County  
Administration Complex  
1801 27th Street, Building  
A
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, July 13, 2021  
9:00 AM  
Commission Chambers  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
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  
Pastor Randy Fullerton, Glendale Baptist Church  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Commissioner Laura Moss  
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS  
Added: Item 7.B. Notification of Job Fair  
Item 10.B.5. Request to Speak from Sheriff Eric Flowers  
Moved: Item 14.A.1. to follow Item 10.B.5.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Vice Chairman  
O'Bryan, to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS  
21-0658  
5.A.  
Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of July, 2021 as Parks and  
Recreation Month and Designating July 16, 2021 as Parks and Recreation  
Professionals Day  
Recommended Action:  
Read and present  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Commissioner Earman read and presented the Proclamation to Parks and Recreation  
Director Kevin Kirwin, who was joined by members of his staff. Director Kirwin  
responded with sincere appreciation for his coworkers, the Board, County  
Administrator Jason Brown and Assistant County Administrator Mike Zito.  
Read and Presented  
21-0565  
5.B.  
Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Week of July 18, 2021 Through July  
24, 2021, As Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week  
Recommended Action:  
Recommend Read and Present  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Vice Chairman O'Bryan read and presented the Proclamation to Ms. April Price,  
Events Coordinator, Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast, Inc. Ms.  
Price discussed the events planned for the Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup Week,  
which included the 14th Annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup, to be held on  
Saturday, July 24, 2021.  
Read and Presented  
21-0664  
5.C.  
Presentation of Indian River Indicators by Jeffrey R. Pickering, President and CEO,  
Indian River Community Foundation  
Mr. Jeffrey R. Pickering, President and CEO, Indian River County Community  
Foundation, utilized a PowerPoint presentation to highlight the work being done by his  
staff. He introduced Indian River Indicators, a program developed to be a resource  
for key information about the community for the purpose of supporting and sustaining  
proven programs, and for offering assistance to donors who were researching the  
needs of local charities. Mr. Pickering noted that the extensive data could be found at  
www.ircommunityfoundation.org, and would be updated annually.  
The Board thanked Mr. Pickering for putting together the useful program, and for  
having an informative website that was easy to navigate.  
Presented  
21-0653  
5.D.  
Presentation of Fetal and Infant Mortality Report by Andrea Berry, CEO, IRC  
Healthy Start Coalition  
Attachments: Indian River FIMR Report 2020  
Ms. Andrea Berry, CEO, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition, Inc. (Healthy  
Start), used a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the Fetal and Infant Mortality  
Review (FIMR), which was led by Healthy Start and funded by the Hospital District,  
to pinpoint local programs that could assist with lowering the number of infant deaths.  
She highlighted the progress that had been made since 2011, and she also informed  
the Board of the Healthy Start programs that had been added in the 10-year time  
period. Ms. Berry applauded the work being done by Cleveland Clinic Indian River  
Hospital and the 26 agency representatives who met quarterly with a common goal of  
lowering the County's fetal and infant mortality rate.  
Commissioner Earman inquired and received clarification regarding babies who were  
born to opioid users.  
Presented  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD  
ACTION  
21-0662  
7.A.  
Planning and Zoning Commission Vacancy  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Email Resignation  
Chairman Flescher announced a recent vacancy to the Planning and Zoning  
Commission, BCC Appointee, District No. 5.  
Commissioner Moss stated her appreciation for the past year of service by Mr. Harry  
Howle, and she hoped to have a replacement by the next regular meeting.  
No Action Taken or Required  
7.B. Notification of Job Fair  
(Clerk's Note: This item was an addition to the Agenda.)  
Vice Chairman O'Bryan made mention that Career Source Research Coast would be  
conducting a job fair on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at United Against Poverty, 1400  
27th Street, from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. He pointed out that veterans would  
receive early entry at 2:30 P.M.  
No Action Taken or Required  
8. CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner  
Adams, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Items 8.N., 8.P., and  
8.R. for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
21-0595  
8.A.  
Checks and Electronic Payments May 28, 2021 to June 3, 2021  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of May 28, 2021 to June 3, 2021  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
21-0610  
8.B.  
Checks and Electronic Payments June 4, 2021 to June 10, 2021  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of June 4, 2021 to June 10, 2021  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
21-0630  
8.C.  
Checks and Electronic Payments June 11, 2021 to June 17, 2021  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of June 11, 2021 to June 17, 2021  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
21-0635  
8.D.  
Checks and Electronic Payments June 18, 2021 to June 24, 2021  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of June 18, 2021 to June 24, 2021  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
21-0691  
8.E.  
Indian River County Tax Roll Recapitulation Report  
Accept the Report  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: 2020 Roll Recap  
Accepted  
21-0650  
8.F.  
Change Order 3 and additional funding to Hedrick Brothers Agreement for Building  
Division Renovation  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve Change Order No 3 and additional funding to  
Hedrick Brothers Agreement for Building Division Renovation and authorize the  
Chairman to execute the amendment, after the County Attorney has approved it as to  
form and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff report  
Change Order No. 3  
Contingency Log  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0652  
8.G.  
Chris Heine and Norman Thomas’ Request for Affidavit of Exemption Approval with  
Dedications to the County [AOE-20-11-04 / 2019040158-87843] (Heine AOE)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners accept the dedication of  
the limited access easement and ROW and authorize the chairman to execute the  
subject Affidavit of Exemption.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Location Map  
Affidavit of Exemption Layout  
Approved staff's recommendation  
BuyBoard National Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Participation Agreement  
21-0651  
8.H.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve registration in the National Purchasing  
Cooperative and authorize the Purchasing Manager to electronically approve the  
participation agreement after the County Attorney has approved it as to form and  
legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Electronic Interlocal Participation Agreement Text  
Organizational Interlocal Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0656  
8.I.  
Award of Bid 2021047 - Annual Bid for Utility Operations Warehouse Stock  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2021047 to Core & Main, LP and Ferguson  
Waterworks and authorize the Purchasing Division to issue blanket purchase orders  
for the period of July 13, 2021 through July 12, 2022 with the recommended bidders.  
Staff also recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing Manager to renew this bid  
at the same rates for two (2) additional one (1) year periods subject to satisfactory  
performance, vendor acceptance, and the determination that renewal of this annual  
bid is in the best interest of Indian River County.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0657  
8.J.  
Declaration of Excess Equipment as Surplus and Disposal Authorization  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board declare the items on the Excess Equipment List for  
071321 Agenda as surplus, and authorize their sale and/or disposal, as indicated.  
Attachments: Excess List for 071321  
Agenda - Surplus List for 071321  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0649  
8.K.  
Sally Beauty Supply LLC - Second Amendment to Lease  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the Second Amendment to the Lease as  
proposed for Sally Beauty LLC and authorize the Chairman to execute the Second  
Amendment to the Lease on behalf of the Board.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Second Amendment to Lease  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0654  
8.L.  
Approval of State Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease 5-Year  
Renewal for the Archie Smith Fish House  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached  
sovereignty submerged lands fee waived lease renewal for the Archie Smith Fish  
House, and authorize the Board Chairman to sign the lease on behalf of the County.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Lease Renewal  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0655  
8.M.  
Jones' Pier Conservation Area Public Use Improvements - Amendment Number 2 to  
Work Order Number 3 Continued Construction Administration Services  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board accepts Amendment 2 to Work Order Number 3 with  
Carter Associates, Inc. authorizing the professional services as outlined in the Scope  
of Services and requests the Board to authorize the Chairman to execute the Work  
Order on their behalf for a lump sum amount of $11,365.00 upon approval by the  
County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Attachment A  
Exhibit 1  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0661  
8.N.  
Approval of Kannact Diabetes Management Program effective October 1, 2021  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve initiating a  
2-year agreement with Kannact for Option 1 Diabetes Management Program  
effective October 1, 2021, and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to sign the  
agreement as reviewed and approved by the County Attorney.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Kannact Diabetes Management Agreement  
At the request of Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Human Resources Director Suzanne Boyll  
provided clarification regarding the new Kannact Diabetes Management Program,  
effective October 1, 2021, to replace the existing program that would no longer be  
offered. She pointed out the additional services the new program would provide.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
21-0693  
8.O.  
Fourth Addendum to Agreement between Indian River County and REDEVGROUP,  
Inc. for Lot 5, Plat of Indian River Mall  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the Fourth  
Addendum to Agreement between Indian River County and REDEVGROUP, Inc.,  
and authorize the Chairman to execute the Fourth Addendum on behalf of the Board.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Fourth Addendum  
Third Amendment  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0699  
8.P.  
Approval of Transfer of Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Voucher and  
Accompanying Resolution  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the resolution transferring the Veterans Affairs  
Supportive Housing Voucher and authorize the Chairman to execute the resolution  
behalf of the Board.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Resolution  
Vice Chairman O'Bryan offered clarification regarding the Housing Choice Voucher  
(HCV) program, noting that a Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Voucher  
had been transferred to Indian River County from another Public Housing Agency, to  
allow the County to help an additional local Veteran.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to approve Resolution 2021-046, approving one (1) HUD-Veterans Affairs  
Supportive Housing (HCV-VASH) voucher to be transferred to Indian River County.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
21-0700  
8.Q.  
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Treasure Coast Homeless  
Services Council, Inc. and Indian River County, Rental Assistance for Acceptance of  
34 new Emergency Housing Vouchers  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the  
Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council, Inc. and authorize the Chairman to  
execute the MOU on behalf of the Board.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Memorandum of Understanding  
Approved staff's recommendation  
21-0672  
8.R.  
Update to Well Field Feasibility Expansion Study Agreement with All Webbs  
Enterprises, Inc.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the updated sample agreement, and authorize  
the Chairman to execute the agreement after approval by the County Attorney as to  
form and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Updated Sample Agreement  
Commissioner Moss announced that she maintained her stance from the June 8, 2021  
meeting, and would again be voting against staff's recommendation.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner  
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
4 -  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, and  
Commissioner Earman  
1 - Commissioner Moss  
21-0701  
8.S.  
Release of Environmental Lien - 756 41st Avenue  
Recommended Action:  
The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Indian River County Board of  
County Commissioners authorize the release of the lien for the property located at  
756 41st Avenue and authorize the County Attorney’s Office to draft and the Chair to  
sign any and all documents necessary to effectuate this release.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES  
10. PUBLIC ITEMS  
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS  
21-0694  
10.B.1.  
Request to Speak from Doug Demuth, South Beach Area Residents Group re:  
Water and Sewer Service and Rates Affecting Residents of the South Beach  
Area  
Recommended Action:  
No Action Required  
Attachments: Request to Speak South Beach  
Mr. Doug Demuth introduced Ms. Laurie Barkhorn, representing the Seagrove  
Property Owners Association, who spoke on behalf of the South Beach Area  
Residents Group to request long-term, simple, transparent, and competitive water  
and sewer rates; long-term agreements that were clear and provided for  
accountability, and were binding; the County's support for the unincorporated  
South Beach area; assistance from the County for potential agreements and  
legislation; and a future-oriented focus that would be shared with residents of the  
South Beach area.  
County Administrator Jason Brown responded that staff would be keeping in  
mind the residents of the South Barrier Island and Indian River Shores as the  
County moved through the process of resolving utility issues with the City of Vero  
Beach (the City). Administrator Brown stated his appreciation for Mr. Demuth  
and Ms. Barkhorn's involvement, and he advised that the County's next meeting  
with the City was scheduled for July 22, 2021.  
Vice Chairman O'Bryan pointed out that recently passed legislation has led to the  
necessity to hire additional County employees to comply with the new  
requirements. He added that water and sewer rates were going to go up, but that  
the County was doing their best to protect the residents.  
No Action Taken or Required  
Chairman Flescher called for a recess at 10:19 a.m., and he reconvened the meeting  
at 10:38 a.m., with all members present.  
21-0695  
10.B.2.  
Request to Speak from Lamarre Notargiacomo re: Request for Support of 2nd  
Amendment Resolution from Indian River County Commissioners  
Recommended Action:  
No action required  
Attachments: Request to Speak Notargiacomo  
Ms. Lamarre Notargiacomo addressed the Board to thank them for supporting  
Second Amendment rights. She possessed a folder with approximately 1,600 signed  
petitions from County residents who were supportive of the Resolution to designate  
the County a Second Amendment Sanctuary.  
No Action Taken or Required  
21-0697  
10.B.3.  
Request to Speak from Paul Westcott re: Second Amendment Resolution  
No Action Required  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Request to Speak Westcott  
Mr. Paul Westcott spoke about the United States Constitution and his support of the  
Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution.  
No Action Taken or Required  
21-0698  
10.B.4.  
Request to Speak from Jeff Mosesso re: Second Amendment Resolution  
No Action Required  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Request to Speak Mosesso  
Mr. Jeff Mosesso utilized a PowerPoint presentation to provide statistics to the Board  
regarding residents who supported the Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution, the  
right of the people to keep and bear arms. He also displayed maps indicating the  
number of County and State governments that have approved similar resolutions.  
No Action Taken or Required  
10.B.5. 21-0709  
Request to Speak from Sheriff Eric Flowers re: Second Amendment Enforcement  
(Clerk's Note: This item was moved to be heard following Item 10.B.1., and is  
placed here for continuity.)  
Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers addressed the Commissioners regarding the  
Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, and he made it clear that the  
law enforcement officers at the Sheriff's Office had no intention of taking guns from  
people. He was in support of the approval of a Resolution designating the County a  
Second Amendment Sanctuary, to be proposed under Item 14.A.1.  
No Action Taken or Required  
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS  
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS  
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS  
Chairman Flescher called for a recess at 11:22 a.m., and he reconvened the meeting  
at 11:26 a.m., with all members present.  
A. Community Development  
21-0634  
12.A.1.  
Review of Proposed Request for Proposals for a Developer to Redevelop the  
Former Gifford Gardens Apartments Site with Housing that is Affordable  
Recommended Action:  
Staff and the AHAC recommend that the BCC review the proposed final Draft  
RFP and: 1. Provide any proposed changes to the RFP; 2. Allow any potential  
final edits to the RFP as may be recommended by various County review  
departments; 3. Direct staff to advertise the RFP (as may be modified).  
Attachments: Staff Report  
RFP  
Long Range Planning Chief Bill Schutt referred to staff's memorandum dated June  
24, 2021, and a PowerPoint presentation to discuss the prior action by the Board  
with regard to redeveloping the former Gifford Gardens Apartments site, located  
at 4730 40th Avenue, to an affordable housing neighborhood. He highlighted the  
proposed Request For Proposal (RFP) guidelines, and reminded the Board that  
22 Single-Family water and sewer ERUs had been preserved with the liens and  
charges removed to make the property marketable to a potential developer;  
American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds of $350,000 would be available as a financial  
incentive for design and infrastructure expenses. Chief Schutt pointed out the  
proposed stipulations that would apply to future homeowners, the qualifications  
and requirements of the developer, and the Evaluation Criteria and point system  
that would be used when the proposals were received.  
Discussion ensued among Community Development Director Phil Matson, Chief  
Schutt, and members of the Board, which included the allowance of additional  
time for the developers to submit their RFP; setting a specified equity mechanism  
for homeowners who wished to sell to ensure that the housing would remain  
affordable and the seller would receive equity for their time of ownership; the  
Homeowner Association costs; and native plants, which may be donated by the  
Pelican Island Audubon.  
County Attorney Dylan Reingold requested clarification on incorporating  
guidelines for purchasing a home and equity specifics for selling a home into the  
proposed Evaluation Criteria. Director Matson felt it would be best for staff to  
change the category "Community Compatibility" to read "Community Interest and  
Compatibility."  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation with the following changes to be  
made by staff: 1) to adjust the deadline to mid-September for all Request for  
Proposals (RFPs) to be received; and 2) to change the Evaluation Criteria  
category from "Community Compatibility" to read "Community Interest &  
Compatibility." The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
B. Emergency Services  
C. General Services  
21-0692  
12.C.1.  
Irrigation System Pump Station Replacement at Sandridge Golf Club, Dunes  
Course  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board waive the requirement for bids for replacement of  
the pump station and authorize the Purchasing Division to issue a Purchase Order  
to Watertronics in the amount of $290,983.00. Staff also recommends the Board  
authorize the Purchasing Manager to sign the Watertronics quotation after review  
and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Watertronics quote  
Assistant County Administrator Mike Zito was present to answer any questions  
from the Board; however, there was no discussion on the item.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner  
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
D. Human Resources  
E. Information Technology  
F. Office of Management and Budget  
G. Public Works  
H. Utilities Services  
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS  
21-0690  
13.A.  
County Commissioner Districts - Redistricting Based on the 2020 Decennial Census  
Recommended Action:  
The County Attorney recommends that the Board generally discuss the redistricting  
objectives and process, raise any issues of concern, consider the proposed schedule  
and, if it is acceptable, adopt the schedule.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
County Attorney Dylan Reingold addressed the Board to discuss the topic of  
redistricting and to review a proposed schedule for moving forward. He made  
mention that he did not expect the 2020 Decennial Census data to be completed until  
September 2021, and per Florida Statutes, changes in County Commissioner Districts  
were required to be made in odd-numbered years. Attorney Reingold stated that he  
had reached out to various community leaders to make them aware of the condensed  
time frame involved with making the required changes.  
Commissioner Adams added that she was not expecting the preliminary census  
information until October 2021, and Attorney Reingold was aware that the proposed  
schedule may need to be adjusted.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman Flescher,  
to adopt the County Attorney's proposed schedule for redistricting, with the  
caveat that the schedule was subject to change. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS  
A. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman  
21-0696  
14.A.1.  
Request Board Consideration of a Resolution Designating Indian River County a  
Second Amendment Sanctuary  
Recommended Action:  
Discussion  
Attachments: Commissioner's Memo  
Proposed Resolution  
(Clerk's Note: Although this item was moved to be heard following Item  
10.B.5., at the request of Chairman Flescher it was heard prior to Item  
10.B.2., and will remain here for continuity.)  
Chairman Flescher was appreciative of the discussion, insight and input he had  
received from the public regarding the County being designated a Second  
Amendment Sanctuary.  
In response to an inquiry from Mr. Paul Westcott, County Attorney Dylan  
Reingold referred to the Florida Statutes to offer an explanation for proposing the  
item as a Resolution, rather than as an Ordinance. Chairman Flescher pointed out  
that the State's 44 Counties that have been designated a Second Amendment  
Sanctuary were enacted by approval of a Resolution.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman  
Flescher, to approve Resolution 2021-047, designating Indian River County a  
Second Amendment Sanctuary, with a correction to wording in the 10th  
WHEREAS to replace the word "fast" with the word "first," and to forward the  
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Debbie Mayfield,  
Representative Erin Grall and Congressman Bill Posey. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
B. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman  
C. Commissioner Susan Adams  
D. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman  
21-0669  
14.D.1.  
A Proposal to “Move Water West”  
Discuss  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Commissioner's Memo  
Supporting maps and overlays  
Commissioner Earman addressed his fellow Commissioners to discuss a mission  
to improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon. He referred to a PowerPoint  
presentation and his memorandum dated July 8, 2021, to present the advantages  
of moving the County's stored and excess stormwater west to the Upper St.  
John's River Basin. He requested the assistance of County Administrator Jason  
Brown to initiate discussions of a study with representatives from the St. John's  
River Water Management District (SJRWMD), St. John's Improvement District  
(SJID) and Indian River Farms Water Control District (IRFWCD), and to any  
other entity that should be involved.  
Comments from Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, and  
Commissioner Moss included appreciation for Commissioner Earman's  
presentation with agreement that it was an idea worth exploring. Their concerns  
involved discharges and the water treatment that would be required, and also the  
difficulty of getting the regulatory agencies and special districts on board to  
address water issues. Commissioner Adams suggested storing the stormwater in  
an area north of the area suggested by Commissioner Earman, and she also  
pointed out that there were grant dollars available that could be used for  
resiliency.  
Mr. Lex Kromhout addressed the Board with support for Commissioner  
Earman's request. He suggested an area south of Fellsmere Farms for  
stormwater storage, and he voiced concerns that he felt should be considered.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Earman, seconded by Chairman  
Flescher, to direct staff to enter into discussions about the relocation of stored  
and excess stormwater with representatives from the St. John's River Water  
Management District (SJRWMD), St. John's Improvement District (SJID) and  
the Indian River Farms Water Control District (IRFWCD). The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
E. Commissioner Laura Moss  
15. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS  
A. Emergency Services District  
(Clerk's Note: The Solid Waste Disposal District items were moved to be heard  
prior to Item 12.A.1., and they were presented in reverse order.)  
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.  
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15.B.1.  
Approval of Leachate Treatment Agreement with Indian River Sustainability  
Center  
Recommended Action:  
Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) staff recommends that its Board: a)  
Approve the Wastewater Treatment Services Agreement between Indian River  
County SWDD and Indian River Sustainability Center, LLC; b) Authorize the  
Chairman to sign upon approval of legal sufficiency by the County Attorney and  
receipt of insurance; and, c) Authorize the Budget Director to bring a budget  
amendment to the Board for approval at a future meeting to cover the funds for  
this project  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Wastewater Treatment Services Agreement  
Managing Director Himanshu Mehta referred to staff's memorandum dated July 1,  
2021, while announcing that a successful leachate treatment agreement had been  
negotiated with the Indian River Eco District, LLC, dba Indian River Sustainability  
Center, LLC, Heartland Waste Technology, Inc., and Proximo Energy. He  
requested that the Board approve the proposed Wastewater Treatment  
Agreement.  
Vice Chairman O'Bryan inquired and received confirmation from County  
Administrator Jason Brown and County Attorney Dylan Reingold that they were  
satisfied with the terms and conditions of the contract. Director Mehta provided  
clarification to the Vice Chairman that the landfill gas would be used for the  
leachate treatment project until the renewable natural gas facility was up and  
running. He made mention that the long-term goal would be to use the landfill gas  
for both projects.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Chairman  
Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
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15.B.2.  
Work Order No. 13 to Geosyntec for Title V Air Operations Permit Renewal  
Recommended Action:  
Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) staff recommends that its Board approve  
the following: a) Approve Work Order No. 13 with Geosyntec for $71,198 to  
provide engineering services for preparation and submittal to the Florida  
Department of Environmental Protection an application for renewal of the Title V  
air operation permit; and, b) Authorize the Chairman to execute the same, as  
presented  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Work Order No 13 - Geosyntec  
There was no discussion regarding this item.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner  
Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman Flescher, Vice Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Earman, and Commissioner Moss  
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15.B.3.  
Beach Basket Pilot Campaign - One-Year Update  
For informational purposes only - no action required  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Recycling Education and Marketing Coordinator Sue Flak utilized a PowerPoint  
presentation to introduce the one (1) year update of the Beach Basket Pilot  
Campaign (the Campaign), which began with beach clean-up basket stations  
placed at three (3) County beaches in February 2020. She informed the Board  
that the Campaign had generated a great amount of media coverage, and that  
basket stations would be installed at five (5) additional County beaches in July  
2021.  
Kendra Cope, representing Coastal Connections, Inc., a collaborative partner  
with a like-minded vision, pointed out her organization's responsibility for tracking,  
monitoring, cleaning and sanitizing the baskets. She added that beach basket  
stations were placed at five (5) City access points in July 2020, and that all  
baskets had been marked for the purpose of tracking them between where they  
were originally placed and where they ended up. Ms. Cope went over the rate of  
loss, noting that the cost per basket was $8.98. She stated that other counties,  
municipalities and groups had voiced interest in applying the beach basket  
concept to their local area.  
No Action Taken or Required  
C. Environmental Control Board  
16. ADJOURNMENT  
There being no further business, Chairman Flescher adjourned the meeting at 12:51  
p.m.