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Indian River County Administration Complex 1801 27th Street, Building A Vero Beach, Florida, 32960-3388 www.ircgov.com Indian River County Florida Meeting Minutes 3 - Final Board of County Commissioners Bob Solari, Chairman, District 5 Susan Adams, Vice Chairman, District 1 Joseph E. Flescher, District 2 Peter D. O'Bryan, District 4 Tim Zorc, District 3 Jason E. Brown, County Administrator Dylan Reingold, County Attorney Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller 9:00 AM Commission ChambersTuesday, April 16, 2019 CALL TO ORDER1. Chairman Bob Solari Vice Chairman Susan Adams Commissioner Joseph Flescher Commissioner Peter O'Bryan Commissioner Tim Zorc Present: 5 - A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR FIRST RESPONDERS2.A. INVOCATION2.B. Pastor Kyle Bailey, Freedom Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE3. Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA / EMERGENCY ITEMS4. Emergency Addition: Item 5.E. Presentation on Hepatitis A by Miranda Hawker, Health Officer, Indian River County Health Department Emergency Addition: Item 13.C. Legislative Update by County Attorney Dylan Reingold A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman Adams, to approve the Agenda as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 5 - PROCLAMATIONS and PRESENTATIONS5. Page 1Indian River County Florida

April 16, 2019Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 3 - Final 5.A. 19-0229 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing the Month of April, 2019, As Guardian Ad Litem Month ProclamationAttachments: Commissioner Zorc read and presented the Proclamation to Wendy Rodriguez, Child Advocate Manager Supervisor, Guardian ad Litem. Ms. Rodriguez discussed the goals and objectives of the Guardian ad Litem program, and provided information about volunteering. Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey Smith praised the program, and announced that citizens have the option to donate their jury duty fees to the Guardian ad Litem program. Read and Presented 5.B. 19-0317 Presentation of Proclamation Designating the 2nd Day of April, 2019, As National Service Recognition Day ProclamationAttachments: Commissioner Flescher read and presented the Proclamation to Jenna Taylor, Program Director, Indian River County AmeriCorps Program, who explained that the program works through Big Brothers Big Sisters and that members work with students and families on literacy skills. Read and Presented 5.C. 19-0327 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunications Week ProclamationAttachments: Vice Chairman Adams read and presented the Proclamation to Sheriff Deryl Loar, Lieutenant Mark Buffington, Major Eric Flowers, and a representative group of public safety dispatchers. Sheriff Loar acknowledged Public Safety Dispatcher Lou Owens on her long-time service, and congratulated Team Leader Sandy Fox on her imminent retirement. Ms. Fox requested Board support for the reclassification of public safety dispatchers in the Standard Occupational Classification system from Secretarial Administrative to Special Risk. Read and Presented Page 2Indian River County Florida

April 16, 2019Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 3 - Final 5.D. 19-0330 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing the Week of April 22-28, 2019 as Tobacco Free Florida Week ProclamationAttachments: Commissioner O'Bryan read and presented the Proclamation to Leslie Spurlock, who discussed the rapid rise of vaping among young people. Ms. Spurlock thanked the Board for supporting tobacco-free zones in the County's parks and recreation areas. A brief discussion ensued regarding the e-cigarette brand "JUUL", which has become a popular vaping device among youth. Marie Wygonik Blanchard, Florida Department of Health, provided an overview of the harmful impacts of vaping, as well as usage statistics. A student representative from Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT), read a prepared statement about the dangers of e-cigarettes for young people. Read and Presented Emergency Addition: Presentation on Hepatitis A by Miranda Hawker, Health Officer, Indian River County Department of Health 5.E. (Clerk's Note: This item was heard before Item 5.A. and is placed here for continuity). Miranda Hawker, Health Officer, Department of Health, Indian River County, announced that although there are currently no cases of Hepatitis A in Indian River County, there has been an upsurge in cases in Florida and nationally. She used a PowerPoint Presentation to describe the illness and to outline risk factors. She stressed that the Health Department's focus is on prevention and described the educational outreach program that the Health Department has undertaken. A discussion ensued about several fatalities from Hepatitis A in Martin County, and the difficulty of tracing the source of the virus. Ms. Hawker gave information on vaccinations and an educational event which will be held at the County's Emergency Operations Center on April 29, 2019. Presented APPROVAL OF MINUTES6. Page 3Indian River County Florida

April 16, 2019Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 3 - Final 6.A. 19-0306 Regular Meeting of March 05, 2019 03052019BCC_DraftAttachments: Approved 6.B. 19-0305 Regular Meeting of March 12, 2019 03122019BCC_DraftAttachments: A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman Adams, to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2019 and March 12, 2019. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 5 - INFORMATION ITEMS FROM STAFF OR COMMISSIONERS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION 7. 7.A. 19-0322 Employment Report for February 2019 Commissioner's Memorandum Employment Report for Feb 2019 Attachments: No Action Taken or Required 7.B. 19-0323 Hiring Informational Session for U.S. Census Bureau Positions Commissioner's Memorandum Hiring Event CareerSourceRC for US Census Bureau Attachments: No Action Taken or Required 7.C. 19-0332 S&P Global Ratings raises Indian River County, FL Spring Training Facility Revenue Bonds, Series 2001 rating Staff Report S&P Press Release Attachments: No Action Taken or Required Page 4Indian River County Florida

April 16, 2019Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 3 - Final 7.D. 19-0335 Hurricane Frances Closeout Staff Report DR-1545 Hurricane Frances Closeout Notification Attachments: No Action Taken or Required 7.E. 19-0336 Proof of Loss Statements Hurricane Irma Staff Report Sworn Statement in Proof of Loss Statement of Loss Worksheet Scheduled Locations Summary Report Miscellaneous Unnamed Locations Report Property in the Open Report Attachments: No Action Taken or Required CONSENT AGENDA8. A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 5 - 8.A. 19-0319 Checks and Electronic Payments March 29, 2019 to April 4, 2019 Finance Department Staff ReportAttachments: Approved 8.B. 19-0318 Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act - Indian River County Traffic Education Program Trust Fund Report - Cumulative Reporting Through 03/31/19 Finance Department Staff ReportAttachments: Accepted 8.C. 19-0315 Indian River County Grant Contract Subrecipient Awards Finance Department Staff ReportAttachments: Approved staff's recommendation Page 5Indian River County Florida

April 16, 2019Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 3 - Final 8.D. 19-0314 Award of Bid 2019038 - Jones’ Pier Saltmarsh Wetland Planting Staff Report Sample Agreement Attachments: Approved staff's recommendation 8.E. 19-0324 One Month Renewal of Lease for North County Offices Staff Report Renewal of Lease Agreement Attachments: Approved staff's recommendation 8.F. 19-0326 Ranking of Firms and Authorization to Negotiate - RFQ 2019040 for CEI Services for IRC-0853 - 43rd Avenue (18th Street to 26th Street) Staff ReportAttachments: Approved staff's recommendation, with the final ranking of firms as follows: 1. Consor Engineers, LLC; 2. AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; 3. Atkins North America, Inc.; and 4. Keith and Schnars, P.A. 8.G. 19-0329 Ranking of Firms and Award of RFP 2019028 for Sebastian Harbor Preserve Boardwalk Design and Construction Staff Report Sample Agreement Attachments: Approved staff's recommendation, with the final ranking of firms as follows: 1. Summerlin's Marine Construction; 2. Indian River Docks, LLC; 3. Underwater Engineering Services, Inc. (UESI); 4. Don Facciobene, Inc. Bridge Division (DFI); and 5. Boromei Construction. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES9. Page 6Indian River County Florida

April 16, 2019Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 3 - Final 9.A. 19-0331 Indian River County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Jeffrey R. Smith: Presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller Jeffrey Smith announced that the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 has been completed, noting that the auditors had no comments for the Board or Constitutional Officers, and that the document may be accessed on the County's website. He confirmed that the report has been submitted to The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for their consideration in granting the County its 35th consecutive Excellence in Governmental Reporting Award. Mr. Smith also presented a detailed review of the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR), which contains an accessible summary of information from the CAFR. Mr. Smith thanked Finance Director Elissa Nagy, Senior Accountant Raeanne Cone, Staff Accountant Michele King for their work on the reports, and the Clerk's Human Resources Manager Laura McIver for designing the PAFR. No Action Taken or Required PUBLIC ITEMS10. PUBLIC HEARINGSA. Page 7Indian River County Florida

April 16, 2019Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 3 - Final 10.A.1 . 19-0302 Consideration of the disposition of County owned surplus properties for affordable housing (Administrative) Staff Report Section 125.379 & 420.0004 of the Florida Statues List of Proposed Surplus Properties & Aerials Resolution affordable housing surplus land 2019 Attachments: PROOF OF PUBLICATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD Community Development Director Stan Boling used a PowerPoint Presentation to provide background on House Bill 1363, which requires each County to review an inventory list of County-owned real property that would be appropriate for use as affordable housing. He spoke about the former disposition of County-owned surplus properties, and disclosed that currently, there are eight (8) parcels that could be surplused. Director Boling disclosed that recently, Every Dream Has A Price, Inc., (EDHAP) has expressed an interest in three (3) lots that are on the surplus list, and that staff has updated its recommendation to advise the Board to continue this public hearing to June 4, 2019. This will give staff time to coordinate with EDHAP and other interested non-profit organizations to determine which lot(s) are desired by which organization. A discussion ensued with the Board seeking additional information on whether there were any liens on the subject properties; the possibility of developing a pocket park on one of the properties; and offering the surplus properties to non-profit organizations prior to auctioning them off. Director Boling, in response to the Board's question, advised that there were no liens on the surplus properties, and the Board has the discretion to remove any property off of the surplus list. The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. Jerry Flick, The Housing League, advised the Board that more lots are needed for affordable housing. Joseph Paladin, 6450 Tropical Way, spoke on small lot zoning and the concept of inclusionary housing. Jens Tripson, 2525 14th Street, representing Every Dream has A Price, thanked the Board for giving non-profit agencies the opportunity to work with Page 8Indian River County Florida

April 16, 2019Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 3 - Final staff towards acquiring property for affordable housing. Sheryl Vittitoe, Indian River Habitat for Humanity, also thanked the Board for the opportunity to consider the list of surplus properties for affordable housing. Louise Hubbard, Executive Director, Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council, spoke on the need for affordable rental housing. Commissioner Zorc requested that staff look into an impact fee credit that was associated with Parcel 292; Director Boling affirmed that staff would do so. There were no additional speakers, and the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner O'Bryan, seconded by Commissioner Flescher, to: (1) continue the public hearing to June 4, 2019, to allow time for staff to coordinate with all interested non-profit housing organizations to determine which lot(s) are desired by which organization; (2) develop recommended selection criteria; (3) draft a standard agreement between the Board and a non-profit housing organization regarding long-term affordability obligations; and (4) draft up-to-date language for a deed restriction document. At the June 4th meeting, the Board will determine final disposition of all eight (8) lots and adopt a resolution to implement its decision. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 5 - The Chairman called a recess at 10:36 a.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:45 a.m., with all members present. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMSB. 10.B.1 . 19-0309 Request to Speak from Jerry Flick, President, The Housing League, Inc. Regarding CRA and CDBG Requesting the Commission establish a CRA Request to Speak FormAttachments: Jerry Flick, President of The Housing League, Inc., addressed the Board about the difficulty of building affordable housing in the County due to the cost of lots. He reviewed the information contained in his report (on file) detailing the various projects/improvements that the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) could be used for, and requested that the Board form a committee to explore the possibility of utilizing the CRA with respect to affordable housing and/or various County improvement projects. No Action Taken or Required Page 9Indian River County Florida

April 16, 2019Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 3 - Final PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMSC. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR MATTERS11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS12. Community DevelopmentA. Emergency ServicesB. General ServicesC. Human Services1. Sandridge Golf Club2. Recreation3. Human ResourcesD. Office of Management and BudgetE. Public WorksF. Utilities ServicesG. COUNTY ATTORNEY MATTERS13. Page 10Indian River County Florida

April 16, 2019Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 3 - Final 13.A. 19-0340 Acquisition of Right-Of-Way for Phase II of 66th Avenue Improvements Central Groves Corp. - 66th Avenue and 61st Street Staff Report Agreement to Purchase and Sell Real Estate Exhibit "A" Aerial Photo Exhibit "B" row sketch and legal Exhibit "C" pond sites sketch and legal Attachments: Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal provided background and analysis on the proposed right-of-way purchase for the 66th Avenue Phase II Project. The property is owned by Central Groves Corporation, and is located at 6620 61st Street. Attorney DeBraal reported that the total purchase price for 13.78 acres of right-of-way and pond sites would be $585,650. Discussion ensued between individual Commissioners and staff about the escalating costs of right-of-way, the economic advantages of purchasing property in lieu of filing a lawsuit, and the possibility of culverting large canals for road projects. Staff was asked to bring back some figures on culverting costs. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Commissioner Zorc, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 5 - Page 11Indian River County Florida

April 16, 2019Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 3 - Final 13.B. 19-0343 Acquisition of Right-Of-Way for Phase III of 66th Avenue Improvements from Audestine and Jackye Hudson - 66th Avenue and 73rd Street Staff Report Exhibit "A" Aerial Photo Exhibit "B" sketch and legal for row Attachments: Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal provided background and analysis on the proposed purchase of a 4.54-acre parcel south of 73rd Street, owned and operated as a grove by Audestine and Jackye Hudson. He noted that an update has been made to staff's original recommendation, because Mr. Hudson wishes to retain a Ford tractor and golf cart that was originally part of the proposed purchase. After outlining the fees and costs associated with the purchase, Attorney DeBraal announced that the total acquisition price would be $272,800 for the entire parcel, and asked the Board to approve the sale. A brief discussion ensued with input from staff about the ownership of surrounding parcels, and the challenges and costs of the eminent domain process. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Adams, seconded by Chairman Solari, to: (1) approve the agreement to purchase the 4.54-acre Hudson property with the equipment outlined in staff's report, excluding the Ford tractor and golf cart, for $221,800 and to approve the global settlement of attorney's fees and expert costs of $51,000, for a total purchase cost of $272,800; and (2) authorize the Chairman to execute a more formal purchase and sale agreement when drafted and approved by the parties on behalf of the Board. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 5 - Emergency Addition: Legislative Update by County Attorney Dylan Reingold13.C. County Attorney Dylan Reingold presented a brief Legislative Update. He also thanked outgoing Assistant County Attorney Kate Pingolt-Cotner for her service to the County and congratulated her on her new position with Florida Power & Light (FPL). Individual Commissioners praised Attorney Cotner on her accomplishments during her five (5) years with the County. No Action Taken or Required COMMISSIONERS MATTERS14. Commissioner Bob Solari, ChairmanA. Page 12Indian River County Florida

April 16, 2019Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 3 - Final Commissioner Susan Adams, Vice ChairmanB. Commissioner Joseph E. FlescherC. Commissioner Peter D. O'BryanD. Commissioner Tim ZorcE. SPECIAL DISTRICTS AND BOARDS15. Emergency Services DistrictA. Solid Waste Disposal DistrictB. 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. 15.B.1 . 19-0328 Final Pay to Geosyntec for Work Order No. 1 - One Year of Groundwater Monitoring/Reporting and Related Consulting Services at the Former South Gifford Road Landfill Staff Report Geosyntec Project Completion Report and Final Invoice Attachments: No discussion was held on this item. A motion was made by Commissioner Flescher, seconded by Vice Chairman Adams, to approve staff's recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chairman Solari, Vice Chairman Adams, Commissioner Flescher, Commissioner O'Bryan, and Commissioner Zorc 5 - Environmental Control BoardC. ADJOURNMENT16. There being no further business, the Chairman adjourned the meeting at 11:29 a.m. Page 13Indian River County Florida