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  
Peter O'Bryan, Chairman, District 4  
Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman, District 3  
Susan Adams, District 1  
Joseph Flescher, District 2  
Laura Moss, District 5  
Jason E. Brown, County Administrator  
Dylan Reingold, County Attorney  
Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller  
Tuesday, September 13, 2022  
9:00 AM  
Commission Chambers  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
5 -  
Present:  
Chairman Peter O'Bryan  
Vice Chairman Joe Earman  
Commissioner Susan Adams  
Commissioner Joseph Flescher  
Commissioner Laura Moss  
2.A. A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND MEMBERS OF  
THE ARMED FORCES  
2.B. INVOCATION  
Rev. Kaaren Anderson, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach  
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Commissioner Laura Moss  
4. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS  
Deleted: Item 12.F.1 -- 211's Request to be Categorized as a Quasi-Nonprofit  
Agency  
Moved: Item 14.E. to be heard following Item 5.D.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner  
Adams, to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
5. PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS  
22-0730  
5.A.  
Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Lieutenant Fire Inspector Sandra Seeley  
Upon Her Retirement From Indian River County Department Of Emergency Services  
Fire Prevention Bureau  
Recommended Action:  
Read and Present  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Lieutenant Fire Inspector Sandra "Sandy" Seeley spoke fondly of her fire family and  
her connection to the community during her 35-year career; she told of her plans to  
devote time to teaching art. Vice Chairman Earman commended Ms. Seeley on being  
the first female Fire Inspector and Firefighter in Indian River County and Fire Chief  
Johnson praised Ms. Seeley's career contributions.  
Read and Presented by Vice Chairman Earman  
22-0631  
5.B.  
Proclamation Designating the Month of September 2022 As "Hunger Action Month"  
Recommend Read and Repeat  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Proclamation  
Kayla DiSimone, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Treasure Coast Food Bank,  
shared events leading up to Hunger Action Day on September 23, 2022, and urged  
the public to visit their website, stophunger.org, for more information and volunteer  
opportunities.  
Read and Presented by Commissioner Adams  
22-0689  
5.C.  
Presentation of Proclamation Designating September, 2022 As National Suicide  
Prevention Awareness Month  
Recommended Action:  
Recommend Read and Present  
Attachments: Proclamation  
The following people appeared before the Board to accept the Proclamation: Milo  
Thornton, New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Board member; Wes Samons,  
Suncoast Mental Health Center Program Manager; and Chad Adcock, 211  
Community Outreach Representative. Each discussed programs to raise awareness of  
suicide prevention and to provide mental health resources.  
Read and Presented by Commissioner Moss  
22-0760  
5.D.  
Presentation of the 2022 Outstanding Coordinating Board of the Year Award  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Community Development Director Phil Matson informed the Board that the Florida  
Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged had recognized the Indian River  
County Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) as “2022  
Outstanding Coordinating Board of the Year.”  
Metropolitan Planning Organization Director Brian Freeman accepted the Board's  
congratulations on the award as he and Director Matson discussed staff's appreciation  
for recognition of their hard work.  
Presented by Community Development Director Phil Matson  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
7. INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD  
ACTION  
22-0725  
7.A.  
Children Services Advisory Committee Appointment  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Email  
Ann Marie Suriano was designated as the Indian River County Hospital District's  
representative to the Children Services Advisory Committee (CSAC).  
No Action Taken or Required  
22-0745  
7.B.  
Indian River County Venue Event Calendar Review  
Recommended Action:  
This is an informational item only; no Board action is required  
Attachments: Staff Report  
The following County events were highlighted: Swimming Special Olympics,  
International Coastal Cleanup Day, and Operation Green Light for Veterans. Beth  
Powell, Director of Parks and Recreation, informed of the Jones Pier Conservation  
Area Volunteer Day and Sneak Peek event.  
No Action Taken or Required  
22-0765  
7.C.  
College Gameday - September 20, 2022  
Informational Item  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Flyer for College Gameday - September 20, 2022  
Chairman O'Bryan announced a new event, College GameDay, to celebrate local high  
school athletes who have committed to play at college. Students and staff were  
encouraged to wear their favorite team's jersey as the Board recognized the student  
athletes at the September 20, 2022 BCC meeting.  
No Action Taken or Required  
8. CONSENT AGENDA  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner  
Adams, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended, pulling Items 8.K., 8.U., and  
8.AC. for discussion. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
22-0652  
8.A.  
8.B.  
8.C.  
Checks and Electronic Payments July 29, 2022 to August 4, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of July 29, 2022 to August 4, 2022  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
22-0695  
Checks and Electronic Payments August 5, 2022 to August 11, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of August 5, 2022 to August 11, 2022  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
22-0694  
Checks and Electronic Payments August 12, 2022 to August 18, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of August 12, 2022 to August 18, 2022  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
22-0721  
8.D.  
Checks and Electronic Payments August 19, 2022 to August 25, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of August 19, 2022 to August 25, 2022  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
22-0739  
8.E.  
Checks and Electronic Payments August 26, 2022 to September 1, 2022  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the list of checks and electronic payments issued by the Comptroller's office  
for the time period of August 26, 2022 to September 1, 2022  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved  
22-0653  
8.F.  
8.G.  
8.H.  
Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending 06/30/22  
Accept the report  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Investment Committee Report  
Accepted  
22-0654  
Quarterly OPEB Trust Report for the Quarter Ending 06/30/22  
Accept the report  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Investment Committee OPEB Report  
Accepted  
22-0656  
Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act - Indian River County Traffic Education  
Program Trust Fund Report - Cumulative Reporting Through 06/30/22  
Recommended Action:  
Accept the report  
Attachments: Traffic Education Fund Report  
Accepted  
22-0732  
8.I.  
Subrecipient Award Contracts  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the Indian River County Grant Subrecipient Award agreements with SRA  
and TCHSC and execute any related documents.  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
SRA SubRecipient Grant Agreement 2022 - FINAL  
TCHSC Subrecipient Agreement 2022 - FINAL  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0757  
8.J.  
County Capital Asset Inventories and Reactivation of Asset #25663  
Recommended Action:  
Approve the removal of the list of assets from the inventory system as well as  
reactivate asset #25663  
Attachments: Finance Department Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0759  
8.K.  
Quarterly Tourist Development Tax Report for the Quarter Ending 06/30/22  
Accept the report  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Tourist Development Tax Report  
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey R. Smith reported that the County  
had a 23 percent increase in tourist tax collections for the quarter which ended June  
30, 2022. He cautioned that July and August would not be as robust, likely due to  
inflation and fewer vacations planned.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan,  
to accept the report as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
22-0623  
8.L.  
8.M.  
8.N.  
Mutual Termination of Memorandum of Agreement with the Indian River County  
Health Department for Human Services Restructuring  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully request that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the  
termination of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Indian River County Health  
Department for Human Services Restructuring and authorize the Chairman to execute  
the Agreement.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Termination Agreement  
Original MOA  
Ordinance 2022-007  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0742  
Additional Service No. 2, Additional Civil Engineering Services Sandridge Golf Club  
- New Clubhouse  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends approving Additional Service No. 2 authorizing the $17,820.00  
increase to the contract with Sparcdesign and authorizing the Chairman to sign  
Additional Service #2 on behalf of the Board. The new total contract price will be  
$478,070.00.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Executed Agreement  
Additional Service #1  
Additional Service #2  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0746  
Approval of a License Agreement with Miss B’s Learning Bees, Inc. for use of the  
Intergenerational Recreation Center for an Afterschool Program  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners accept the  
License Agreement with Miss B’s Learning Bees, Inc., and authorize the Chairman to  
execute the agreement after review by the County Attorney for legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Miss B's 22-23 SY License Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0690  
8.O.  
Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 009  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget resolution  
amending the fiscal year 2021/2022 budget  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Budget Resolution  
Exhibit "A"  
Approved Resolution 2022-052, delegating authority to the County Administrator,  
the Assistant County Administrator or the Director of the Office of Management &  
Budget or their designee to execute all documents necessary to amend the fiscal  
year 2021-2022 budget during the period commencing November 16, 2022,  
through and including November 29, 2022.  
22-0715  
8.P.  
Award of Bid 2022050 for West Wabasso Septic to Sewer Phase 3B  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board award bid 2022050 to Centerline, Inc., approve the  
sample agreement, and authorize the Chairman to sign the sample agreement after the  
County Attorney has reviewed and approved it as to form and legal sufficiency, and  
after receipt and approval of the public construction bond.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0716  
8.Q.  
First Extension and Second Amendment to Agreement for As Needed Motor and  
Pump Repair (Bid 2019056)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the first extension and second amendment to  
the agreement with Florida Armature Works, 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 Renewal and Amendment  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0717  
8.R.  
Declaration of Excess Equipment as Surplus and Reinstatement of Asset 23933  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board reactivate asset 23933, declare the items on the Excess  
List for 091322 Agenda as surplus, and authorize their disposal, and declare the listed  
EDAC assets surplus and authorize Communications International to dispose of them.  
Attachments: Staff Report - Surplus  
Excess List for 091322  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0718  
8.S.  
Award of Bid 2022061 for Fire Station 11 Remodel  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board award Bid 2022061 to Intertech Construction  
Corporation of America, Inc., approve the sample agreement, and authorize the  
Chairman to execute the agreement after approval by the County Attorney as to form  
and legal sufficiency, receipt and approval of the public construction bond, receipt and  
approval of the required insurance by the Risk Manager, and the contractor’s active  
registration with the Building Division.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Sample Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0719  
8.T.  
Second Extension and Modification to Bid 2020051 - Annual Bid to Furnish and  
Deliver Polymer  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the modification to the bid price and authorize  
the Purchasing Manager to extend the award, both effective October 1, 2022.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0720  
8.U.  
Authorization to Increase Blanket Purchase Order 91587  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners authorize the increase of PO  
91587 to $85,000.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Chairman O'Bryan brought the item forward in the interest of public disclosure; there  
was no discussion.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
22-0722  
8.V.  
Award of RFP 2022039 for Custom Address Point Editing Tool for ArcGIS  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board award RFP 2022039 to Digital Data Services, Inc.,  
approve the agreement, and authorize the Chairman to execute it, after the County  
Attorney has reviewed it as to form and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0727  
8.W.  
Final Ranking of Firms and Authorization to Negotiate for RFQ 2022064 for  
Professional Surveying and Mapping Services  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the Committee’s final ranking and authorize  
negotiations with the eight top ranked firms, in accordance with FS 287.055.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0738  
8.X.  
Award of RFP 2022071 - Annual Maintenance of Spoonbill Marsh Constructed  
Wetland System  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board award RFP 2022071 to Southern Management LLC,  
approve the agreement, and authorize the Chairman to sign after the County Attorney  
has approved it as to form and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0723  
8.Y.  
Request for Release of an Easement Located at 3156 62nd Court  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board, through adoption of the proposed Resolution,  
approve release of the drainage and utility easement described in the proposed  
Resolution.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Map depicting easement proposed for release  
Proposed County Resolution Releasing Easement  
Approved Resolution 2022-053, releasing an easement (or portion thereof) on Lots  
15 & 16, Cherry Lane Manor subdivision (Dean).  
22-0735  
22-0736  
8.Z.  
Work Order No. 3 - CivilSurv Design Group, Inc. IRC Project Number 2214 -  
Vero Lake Estates Master Drainage  
Attachments: Staff Report  
CivilSurv Design Group, Inc., Work Order No. 3  
Approved staff's recommendation  
8.AA.  
Indian River County Courthouse Roof Replacement (IRC-1764) 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. 11 in the amount of $69,021.74 for release of retainage.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Change Order No. 1  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0741  
8.AB.  
Work Order No. 54 - Kimley and Horn and Associates, Inc. 90th Avenue & Oslo  
Road Corridor Improvements (IRC-2215)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends approval of Work Order No. 54 to Kimley-Horn and Associates,  
Inc., authorizing the professional services as outlined in the Scope of Services and  
requests the Board authorize the Chairman to execute Work Order No. 54 on their  
behalf for a lump sum amount of $309,300.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Kimley-Horn Work Order 54  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0749  
8.AC.  
Shoreline Performance Modeling, APTIM Work Order No. 2018008-04.  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve APTIM Work  
Order No. 2018008-4 in the amount of $41,940.00 for shoreline performance  
modeling efforts associated with the support of the County’s participation in the  
Sebastian Inlet District Technical Advisory Committee. In addition, staff recommends  
that the BCC authorize the Chairman to execute Work Order No. 2018008-4.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
APTIM Work Order No. 2018008-4  
Work Order No. 2018008-4 execution form  
Commissioner Adams raised concerns regarding the work order from County  
Consultant Aptim, noting the County had already compiled shoreline modeling  
information; she also expressed the cost was too high. The Commissioner further  
explained her objection with their involvement with the Sebastian Inlet Technical  
Advisory Committee (TAC), which she felt could expose the County to litigation.  
She suggested presenting the item to the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory  
Committee to get their input on the work order and involvement with the TAC.  
Public Works Director Richard Szpyrka defended the Aptim work order, stating the  
shoreline modeling information was important to better understand the County's need  
for supplemental sand to maintain its beaches, some of which would be provided by  
the TAC.  
Chairman O'Bryan entered into discussion with Director Szpyrka regarding the  
amount of sand the County had received, and any deficit.  
County Administrator Jason Brown stressed the County sought to remain neutral  
regarding the TAC, and only wanted to gather facts regarding coastline erosion. He  
also agreed to have staff negotiate a better price from the County's consultant.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Moss,  
to postpone/continue the Agenda item so that it may go before the Beach and  
Shore Preservation Advisory Committee for review and then return to the Board  
for consideration at the September 20, 2022 BCC meeting. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
22-0748  
8.AD.  
Approval of FY 2022/2023 and FY 2023/2024 Radiological Emergency  
Preparedness Agreement (REP Grant)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board approve the FY 2022/2023 and FY 2023/2024  
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Agreement as noted above and authorize the  
Chairman to execute the necessary documents.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
FPL Agreement FY 2022-2024  
IRC Grant Form  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0753  
8.AE.  
Carryover of Unexpended Funds- FPL Agreement (REP Grant)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends approval of the carryover of unexpended FPL funds for the period  
of September 30, 2022 through March 30, 2023.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Supporting Email Correspondence  
Current FPL Agreement  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0755  
8.AF.  
IRCDUS Standard Construction Details & Specifications Update  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the work order  
to Bowman Consulting Group, LTD., to perform the revision of the Utility Standards  
for the amount of $52,745.00, and authorize the Chairman to sign on their behalf  
Attachments: Agenda-Bowman WO 8  
Work Order No 8 Bowman Consulting Group LTD  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0758  
8.AG.  
Change Order to Purchase Order 92166 for Environmental Equipment Services  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners direct the Purchasing  
Manager to issue a change order to Purchase Order 92166, increasing it by $14,850,  
to cover the piping and wiring, and to allow the use of operating fund balance to cover  
the expense  
Attachments: Staff Report  
EES Proposal Quote #081022CP1  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0762  
8.AH.  
Corrective County Deed for Right-Of-Way to Christine L. Ford for Phase II of 66th  
Avenue Improvements - 7825 66th Avenue, Parcel 126  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the Corrective County Deed for Mrs. Ford’s  
property and authorize the Chairman to execute the document on behalf of the Board.  
Attachments: Staff Memo  
Corrective County Deed  
Approved staff's recommendation  
22-0763  
8.AI.  
Approval of Resolution Establishing Fair Market Rental Rates for Housing Choice  
Voucher Program  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board approve the resolution setting the Fair Market Rental  
Rates for Fiscal Year 2023 and authorize the Chairman to execute the resolution on  
behalf of the Board.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Resolution setting FY 2023 Fair Market Rent  
Approved Resolution 2022-054, approving payment standards for beginning Fiscal  
Year 2023 for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.  
22-0696  
8.AJ.  
Request from Tax Collector for Tax Roll Extension  
Approve  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Memorandum - Tax Collector  
Approved  
9. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES  
22-0731  
9.A.  
Supervisor of Elections Leslie R. Swan re: Request to Roll Back Revenue Received  
into the FY 2021/2022 Budget  
Recommended Action:  
Discussion  
Attachments: Memorandum from Supervisor of Elections  
Invoice Spreadsheet  
Supervisor of Elections Leslie R. Swan detailed the fees her office collected for  
candidate and initiative petition verification which totaled $6,243.35. Ms. Swan  
requested that this revenue be rolled back into the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget for  
the purchase of replacement ballot-on-demand ballot printers.  
Chairman O'Bryan and Ms. Swan entered into discussion regarding a controversial  
ballot initiative in the City of Vero Beach. The Chairman then praised Ms. Swan and  
her staff for the way they managed the County's elections.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Earman, to approve the Supervisor of Elections' request to roll back revenue  
received into the FY 2021/2022 budget. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Flescher, 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.  
22-0743  
10.A.1  
Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Establishing the LP Community  
Development District- LEGISLATIVE  
Recommended Action:  
The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Board open the public  
hearing, take any comments and continue the public hearing until October 18,  
2022 and take no action on the Petition.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Petition to Establish LP CDD  
Letter requesting postponement- LP CDD  
Affidavit of Publication - Liberty Park CDD  
County Attorney Dylan Reingold introduced the item and informed that the  
developer-applicant had requested a continuance on the public hearing until the  
October 18, 2022 Commission Meeting.  
Chairman O'Bryan opened the public hearing to receive comments.  
Bill Rigby, West Wabasso Progressive Civic Club (WWPCC), expressed  
frustration that the developers had not included his organization during the  
planning of the neighborhood.  
Chairman O'Bryan informed that the LP Community Development District (CDD)  
was a financing mechanism only, and that the Liberty Park planned development  
had been approved in 2008. He relayed the developer's planned improvements,  
and also noted that CDD approval would depend on an additional "wow" factor.  
He requested that the developer's representative, Andrew Kennedy, contact Mr.  
Rigby's organization.  
Andrew Kennedy, representative for the LP CDD and the Liberty Park planned  
development, agreed to reach out to the WWPCC, and thanked staff for their  
assistance.  
There being no further speakers, the Chairman continued the hearing until  
October 18, 2022.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner  
Flescher, to approve continuing the public hearing at the October 18, 2022  
Board of County Commissioners meeting. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS  
C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS  
22-0724  
10.C.1  
Public Notice of Public Hearing for September 20, 2022, to Consider a  
Resolution Adopting a Non-Ad Valorem Special Assessment Roll on Hospitals  
for the Local Provider Participation Fund  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Affidavit of Publicaiton - LPPF Notice of Hearing for 9.20.22  
County Attorney Dylan Reingold read the notice into the record.  
No Action Taken or Required  
11. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS  
22-0734  
11.A.  
Update Regarding the Pending Sebastian Annexation  
Discussion  
Recommended Action:  
Attachments: Staff Report - Annexation  
Annexation Agreement Comments  
County Administrator Jason Brown provided an update to the Board regarding  
communications related to the City of Sebastian's (City) 1,984 acre annexation  
agreement with the Graves Brothers. Administrator Brown referred to staff's letter,  
dated August 31, 2021, which provided a comprehensive summary of County staff's  
concerns. He mentioned topics such as infrastructure planning and provision of  
utilities services, and a list of suggested items the City should consider including in their  
developer's agreement with the Graves Brothers. Administrator Brown  
acknowledged that these were only suggestions, and acknowledged the City's  
authority to plan their future.  
Chairman O'Bryan reiterated the County's interest in ensuring the City's annexation  
agreement contained all the future-planning items before moving forward. He  
suggested limiting the density to two-units-per-acre rather than three, and used the  
Liberty Park PD as an example for scale. The Chairman also sought to clarify that the  
County's use of the word "shall" was intended as recommendation for a legal  
document, and not instructions for the City. He closed his comments by noting that the  
City had the rare opportunity to ensure future projects such as affordable housing and  
an industrial park, but cautioned that they needed to get these provisions written into  
the developer's agreement before annexation.  
Commissioner Adams thanked the City for their continued communication with the  
County. She relayed her experience with annexations in Fellsmere, and noted that  
many of the development plans would take years to realize. She stressed the  
importance of putting these plans in writing so they can be honored by future decision  
makers.  
Sebastian City Manager Paul Carlisle confirmed his staff had always planned to put  
constraints in their annexation agreement with the landowner. He stated negotiations  
were going well, and thanked the Board for their consideration and open  
communication.  
No Action Taken or Required  
22-0770  
11.B.  
Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Indian River County and  
Teamsters, Local Union No. 769 Effective October 1, 2022 through September 30,  
2024  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully recommends approval of the Agreement and requests that the Board  
of County Commissioners authorize its Chairman to sign the full Agreement.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Proposed Teamsters Contract 2022-2024  
County Administrator Jason Brown provided details of the negotiations and costs  
associated with the agreed-upon six percent raise for all Teamsters Local Union No.  
769 employees. He continued on to provide other details of the two-year agreement,  
and noted all non-Union County employees would also receive a six percent raise.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following  
vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
The Chairman called for a recess at 10:30 a.m., and reconvened the meeting at 10:45  
a.m. with all members present.  
12. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS  
A. Community Development  
B. Emergency Services  
C. General Services  
22-0622  
12.C.1  
Children's Services Advisory Committee Recommended Program Funding  
Allocations for Fiscal Year 2022/23  
Recommended Action:  
Staff respectfully requests that the Board of County Commissioners approve the  
CSAC's funding recommendations for children's programs for FY 2022/23  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Recommended CSAC Funding FY23  
Funding Allocation FY23  
Assistant County Administrator Michael Zito introduced Leigh Ann Uribe, Human  
Services Director, who was the newly appointed Program Coordinator for  
Children’s Services. Mr. Zito described the review process the Children’s  
Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) and the CSAC’s Grant Review  
Subcommittee utilized to determine award amounts, and requested approval of  
the CSAC’s funding recommendations for the full FY 2022/23 budget of  
$2,443,606.  
Under discussion, Commissioner Flescher brought forward the Young Journalist  
program, one of the approved funding recipients, and raised concerns that the  
program's content was politicized and inappropriate. The Commissioner  
proposed creating a workshop, to be held before the Board, where all the  
recommended CSAC organizations would present information regarding their  
curriculum. Vice Chairman Earman agreed with Commissioner Flescher  
regarding content, and suggested returning the program to CSAC to re-vet it for  
controversial content.  
Discussion ensued among the Commissioners and staff with Commissioner Moss,  
who agreed with the suggestion for a CSAC workshop, but questioned the nature  
of the controversy. Commissioner Flescher mentioned global warming and social  
situations that he and some constituents felt were inappropriate for a  
school-administered elective.  
Commissioner Adams received confirmation that the CSAC already had several  
mechanisms in place to vet programs including a Grant Review Subcommittee,  
personal interviews, required measurable outcomes, and a final review and vote  
for funding. She was disinclined to withhold funding for all recipients based on  
content concerns, and suggested the Board could add content approval moving  
forward. Chairman O'Bryan also supported the existing Grant Review  
Subcommittee's workshop for vetting, and favorably described the students'  
work.  
The Chairman opened the item for public comment.  
Jim Sullivan, Sebastian, took issue with the program administrator's personal  
ideology, and requested that the Board decline funding for the Young Journalist  
program.  
Scott Bass, Deputy Superintendent, School District of Indian River County,  
recalled direction given to keep topics neutral and promised to monitor the  
content. He also defended the reading and public speaking skills the students  
gained from the program.  
Bob McPartlan, Sebastian City Council, discussed his involvement in CSAC and  
the politicization of some content. He thanked the Board for their support, and  
urged Commissioners to visit the programs personally.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman  
O'Bryan, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
3 - Chairman O'Bryan, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Moss  
2 - Vice Chairman Earman, and Commissioner Flescher  
Aye:  
Nay:  
D. Human Resources  
22-0728  
12.D.1  
Employee Benefits Consultant/Broker/Actuary Services - Approval of Service  
Agreement with Lockton Companies LLC Effective October 1, 2022  
(RFP2022043)  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends and respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners  
award RFP 2022043 to Lockton Companies, LLC, approve the Services  
Agreement with Lockton Companies LLC effective October 1, 2022 through  
September 30, 2027, and authorize the chair to execute the agreement upon  
review and approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Svcs Agreement & Compensation Disclosure  
Human Resources Director Suzanne Boyll described the solicitation for  
competitive proposals for healthcare consulting/broker/actuary services. She  
reported that the Selection Review Committee unanimously recommended  
continuing business with Lockton Companies, LLC for those services.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
22-0729  
12.D.2  
Approval of Optum Agreement for the County’s Stop Loss Policy  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends and respectfully requests that the Board approve the  
recommendation to select Optum as our stop loss carrier for the 2022/2023 plan  
year and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement after review and  
approval by the County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Optum Stop Loss Application  
Human Resources Director Suzanne Boyll presented the recommendation, as  
advised by Lockton, to change the County's Stop Loss policy insurer from  
Florida Blue Highmark to Optum in order to realize premium savings while  
maintaining the same level of coverage.  
Vice Chairman Earman was pleasantly surprised by the savings realized from  
changing providers.  
Susan Cugno, Lockton Companies, confirmed for Chairman O'Bryan that Optum  
had an A- or better rating.  
Ms. Boyll also complimented Lockton's Complex Claims Specialty Practice for  
uncovering a $250,000 mispaid claim which was returned to the County's plan.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Commissioner  
Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
E. Information Technology  
F. Office of Management and Budget  
22-0699  
12.F.1.  
Delete Item 12.F.1 -- 211's Request to be Categorized as a Quasi-Nonprofit  
Agency  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners continue funding 211  
as a Nonprofit Agency.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Outside Agency Funding Policy  
Email from 211 Board Member  
Deleted  
G. Public Works  
H. Utilities Services  
22-0761  
12.H.1  
Water Quality Study and Potable Water Treatment Facility Evaluation  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize Work  
Order Number 9 to Tetra Tech, Inc., to complete the study for the amount of  
$84,002.00, and authorize the Chairman to sign on their behalf  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Work Order No. 9 Tetra Tech, Inc.  
Director of Utility Services, Sean Lieske, referred to staff's memo dated August  
31, 2022, as he detailed the context and rationale for the water quality survey.  
He explained that in light of continued customer complaints related to the  
deterioration of their residential pipes, staff was seeking a second opinion from  
Tetra Tech, Inc. regarding the County's water quality and how it may affect  
customers' plumbing systems.  
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Earman, seconded by Commissioner  
Flescher, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
13. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS  
22-0698  
13.A.  
Commercial PACE Program - 5380 US Highway 1 - Florida Green Finance  
Authority  
Recommended Action:  
The County Attorney’s Office recommends that the Board approve the resolution and  
the Florida Green Finance Authority Interlocal Agreement and authorize the chair to  
execute these documents and any other documents necessary to effectuate the  
transaction.  
Attachments: Staff Report  
Project Specific (C-PACE) Resolution- Certus  
County Attorney Dylan Reingold presented the Resolution and Interlocal agreement  
for the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program for the  
subject property at 5380 US Highway 1, which would be financed using the Florida  
Green Finance Authority. Attorney Reingold noted that the agreement contained the  
language changes the Board had requested at the August 16, 2022 BCC meeting.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman O'Bryan, to  
approve staff's recommendation and Resolution 2022-055, permitting the  
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy ("C-PACE") Program within the  
County for specific property referenced by 5380 US Highway 1, Certus at Vero  
Beach; approving an agreement with the Florida Green Finance Authority;  
authorizing the chair to execute said agreement; and providing for, scrivener's  
errors, conflicts, severability, and an effective date. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams, Commissioner  
Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
14. COMMISSIONERS MATTERS  
A. Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman  
Canvassing Board Member and Alternate  
22-0751  
14.A.1  
Recommended Action:  
Discussion  
Attachments: Commissioner's Memorandum  
Chairman O'Bryan recommended Vice Chairman Earman to assume the role of  
Canvassing Board Member in light of the Chairman's term expiration prior to  
upcoming Canvassing Board activities. Chairman O'Bryan also recommended  
Commissioner Adams be appointed as the alternate member.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Moss, seconded by Commissioner  
Flescher, to appoint Vice Chairman Earman to be the Canvassing Board  
Member, and Commissioner Adams to be the alternate member, effective  
immediately. The motion carried by the following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
B. Commissioner Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman  
C. Commissioner Susan Adams  
D. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher  
E. Commissioner Laura Moss  
22-0752  
14.E.1  
Expression of Gratitude to IRC Fire Rescue and Vero Beach Police Department  
by Commissioner Laura Moss  
[Clerk's note: This Item was moved to be heard following Item 5.D.]  
Commissioner Laura Moss thanked Vero Beach Police Chief David Currey,  
Officer David Farquharson, Sergeant Bill Offutt, and Officer Richard Chimenti of  
the Vero Beach Police Department, along with the Indian River County Fire  
Department, for their assistance after she was involved in an accident. Indian  
River County Fire Chief David Johnson and Police Chief Currey praised their  
staff's hard work and contributions to the community.  
No Action Taken or Required  
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.  
22-0737  
15.B.1  
Award of Bid 2022074 for Transportation of Recyclables to St. Lucie County  
Recommended Action:  
Staff recommends the Board award bid 2022074 to Bulk Express Transport,  
Inc., approve the sample agreement, and authorize the Chairman to execute the  
agreement after 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  
Agreement  
Solid Waste Disposal District (SWDD) Director Himanshu Mehta advised the  
Board that Republic Services (RS) had notified the County that they would no  
longer be able to transport the County's recyclables to St. Lucie County for  
processing. Director Mehta presented the Board with an agreement from Bulk  
Transport to assume the job of hauling materials. He advised that though the  
costs were higher than with RS, staff felt it worthwhile to maintain the County's  
recycling program.  
In response to comment from Chairman O'Bryan, Director Mehta confirmed that  
the County had just been notified that St. Lucie County was no longer accepting  
recyclable material for processing. He added that his department still sought  
approval of the agreement with Bulk Transport which would be implemented only  
if processing resumed in St. Lucie.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman  
Earman, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the  
following vote:  
5 -  
Aye:  
Chairman O'Bryan, Vice Chairman Earman, Commissioner Adams,  
Commissioner Flescher, and Commissioner Moss  
C. Environmental Control Board  
16. ADJOURNMENT  
There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:57 a.m.