Well, good morning everyone. We will call this meeting to order. March 10th, 2026. We will start with an invocation by pastor Darasaw and then we will be observing the pledge
by Vice Chair Commissioner Moss. And after that we have a special guest with our Congressman Mike Herodopoulos that will give us a few words. Please rise. Let us pray. Our Lord and our God, you who are the supreme ruler of all
men. Because of your love for us, you made us your friend. For it is you that we live, move, and have our being. We aware of the fact that you know the fiber of our hearts because you are all seeing.
For you are our God who has all power in your hands. We appeal to you to help us to faithfully execute all that you command because you're the God of heaven and earth who shows no partiality. We are appealing to you to show us how
to have that same mentality because you are our God who is a God of justice. You model this by having your son to come down to earth to live among us. However, we confess that as mere men, we
have imperfections in the way that we treat one another. But we we are we know that uh we are to demonstrate love for our neighbor as if they are our brother. We recognize that there is no authority except that which
you have ordained because you have established this board of commissioners. They are depending upon your guidance for your justice to be maintained. Therefore you said if any of us are lacking in wisdom let them ask you and you will give it generously
so they they will be overseers of the fairs of this county to make this a greater community. And within that divine wisdom, it is our responsibility to submit ourselves to them as our governing authorities
to work in a cohesive way in a in accordance with your god god orained priorities since they would have to give an account one day for the manner in which they lead. Temper us with the petitions that we plead. Since we both as leaders and
followers want to do that which is pleasing to you, with faith we surrender to your will for this county as you bring us through. Knowing that is you that has our best interest at heart. We want to thank you as as you lead these
commissioners with the fairness of your wisdom that you shall impart. If there is anything that is weighing he uh weighing them heavily on them that may prevent them from carrying out your divine will, we're asking you to remove
it because we know that it is our adversary whose job is to steal and to kill. So with their hearts at peace and minds that are refreshed, thank you Lord that you you have positioned them to bless and to be blessed. So we ask it
all in your holy and authoritative name. Amen. And amen. >> Amen. >> I'd like to express our gratitude to our active military, especially those who stand in harm's way right now as we
stand here. And also to all of our veterans. God bless. The best way to honor them, we'll pledge allegiance. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation
under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Well, good morning again and ladies and gentlemen. We are honored today to have uh a member of Congress that represents Indian River County uh that is a friend
to most of us and he has taken time out of his schedule to stop by and give us uh some words and some guidance. Representative Herodos. >> Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for the opportunity to speak with you all today. And thank you, Miss Moss, for those kind words for our veterans and our active duty servicemen and women
who are in harm's way as we speak, including my senators in the United States Air Force. So, very much appreciated. I really enjoy spending time with each one of the commissioners. They've been so hospitable and making me feel at home as our new congressman. And you're Kathy who's been a a real lifeblood for you all as well, making
sure that your voice is heard up in Washington DC. What what I've tried to do a lot of, as you all know, is be in in River County as much as possible. Get a firsthand feel of what's important. As I know the best ideas actually come from Florida, not Washington DC. And as I made the requests earlier this year, I
hope you put some some of those budget requests in so that we can make sure that whether it be the Felsmere Library or other programs we're working on there, those are funded. And the great news also is that we received our $14 million to work on the in River Lagoon, a record number for our community. And
so we're moving forward on some of those issues and and again u pleased with that progress, but there's still a lot of work to do. So I look forward to working with you all. And I just wanted to come by in person and say obviously there's a lot of work to do, but I feel like we're making a lot of progress on many fronts.
Uh, but the best thing I want to send a message today is that we are your voice in Washington and we want to make sure that is consistently heard and I just I really appreciate the the time you've each spent with me over the last year with those suggestions and ideas so we can move this country forward. Uh, we
know that we're in a challenging situation with Iran right now and uh and other issues. And I also want to give thanks to our members in law enforcement locally as I spent a lot of time with them sadly because the realities of politics they they watch out over me but I know they're just recently in in
engagement and again they show how they're always looking out for this community and it's it's much appreciated and Sylvester excited for you great glad to be here with you today and uh and again an exciting time with that uh I don't want to talk at any great length I just wanted to come by in person if you have any questions for me I'd be happy
to answer them but the best thing you can do for me is continue to provide great information so we can bring those ideas to Washington DC and continue to bring back some of those resources we all need uh because this county definitely has issues that we can help with as we're partners on the federal,
state, and local level. >> Thank you very much. Commissioners, >> I just want to thank you um so much for your work on the library. uh you have been very accommodated in River County and we appreciate you being our voice in DC and uh look forward to a continued
relationship. >> Well, thank you very much, Commissioner Adams. I appreciate that. >> Thank you. >> Well, thanks for your time to everyone and have a wonderful day. Thank you, Kyl. >> Okay, commissioners, that brings us to uh additions and deletions for the agenda. We have three proclamations. I
would like to move item 15D1, which is uh Commissioner Flesher's item, and place that under basically 5D or after the final proclamation so uh our guest
and and his supporters and visitors can uh get back to their daily lives. So, I will entertain a motion for that change. Motion to approve. >> Second. >> Have a motion. We have a second by Vice
Chair Moss. Any further discussions on the addition? Hearing none, all in favor? I. And the motion carries. Commissioners, the first proclamation uh read today will be recognizing National Surveyors Week uh which is an annual
proclamation. This morning's proclamation will be read by Commissioner Joe Flesher. Commissioner. >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And uh it is an honor and a privilege to present this proclamation as we have in the past to identify
the individuals who make it happen. And I say that because all the work that we do, every decision we make regarding property or any project
has a surveyor attached to it. every step of the way. And I I think that uh we're very blessed and when I read this proclamation uh we'll we'll hear once again as to the
who's who or who was surveyors and the impact they had on this great nation. This proclamation is recognized in the week of March 15 through the 21st, 2026 as National Surveyors Week. Whereas land
surveyors are counted among the founding leaders of the country and we're in the instrumental in the layout of the property boundaries of the United States, providing our citizens with the
opportunity to enjoy the American dream of property ownership. And whereas United States presidents Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and Lincoln all served as surveyors contributing to the
historical mapping of the America in its early years. And whereas the surveying profession requires special education, training, knowledge of mathematics and related physical and applied sciences.
and the requirements of law for evidence. And whereas surveyors are uniquely qualified and licensed to determine and describe the lands and the water boundaries for the management of natural
resources and the protection of private and public property rights. And whereas continual advancements in instrumentation have required surveyors to not only understand the and implement the methods
of the past but to learn the and employ the modern technology and as changes occur throughout the years. Whereas the citizens of any river county recognize the valuable contributions of the
surveying profession to the land development and the quality of life throughout our county and in important decisions based upon the knowledge and expertise of a licensed surveyor and mappers.
Now therefore, be it proclaimed by the board of county commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that the week of March 15 through the 21st, 2026 is recognized as National Surveyor Week in In River County. And the board
encourages all citizens to applaud the many contributions and ongoing dedication of surveyors to the community and to the United States. This proclamation is duly adopted on the
10th day of March, 2026 and is signed by all five county commissioners. Five county commissioners who truly appreciate who our surveyors are and what they do. And I asked the the public at this time
that as you're traveling the the highways and the byways and passing the lands and you see a surveyor, they're wearing uh the ones that are working out on in the field are wearing orange or
yellow vests for a reason. They want to be able to go home when they finished their work. So, please respect that and understand that they're working for the greater good of perhaps you, one of your neighbors, or for this great county.
>> So, do we have some folks that would like to receive this? >> We do. >> Good morning, commissioners. I'm David Sylon, the assistant county surveyor here at Indian River County. I'd like to introduce Bob Johnson who works with LJA
Surveying. He's a survey manager there and he's also the president of the Florida Surveying Mapping Society. >> Wow. >> Morning commissioners. >> Sure. >> Mr. Fletcher, I want to thank you for those kind words. Um
members of the council, fellow citizens, by standing before you today to recognize Surveyor's Week, uh while many see us as the folks in the neon vest on the side of the road, our profession is actually the silent engine behind every successful project in the city. In 1984,
President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed this week to honor the honored and learned profession of surveying. He recognized what we often take for granted that without precise measurements, there is no organized society. Every time you drive on a city street,
walk through a public park, or enter a new library, you're getting you are standing on the work of a surveyor. Before a single shovel of dirt hits the ground, a surveyor was there. We were the first ones on site to map the terrain, and we
will be the last ones there to ensure that the final structure matches a legal plan. Our role is twofold. First, we are the guardians of property rights. We will resolve the invisible lines that pres prevent disputes and ensure that
homeowners and businesses can invest in their land with confidence. Second, we are planners of tech pioneers of technology. The days of just using a compass and chain are long gone. >> Today, we utilize high precision GPS, drones, and 3D laser scanners to create
digital twins of our infrastructure with millimeter accuracy. However, we face a challenge as our current profession approaches retirement. We need to ensure inspire new generations to pick up the the transit. Surveying is a unique career
that blends high level mathematics and law with the great outdoors. Is it a path? It is a path for those who want to build the future with while respecting the history of the land. So today, I ask the council and our community to look
past the neon vests, recognize the professional surveyor as a key practitioner and partner in our city's growth, safety, and prosperity. Thank you for your time. >> Thank you, gentlemen. And thank you, Mr. President, for taking the time. You
know, oftentimes we overlook that title of president, but you have a lot of responsibilities on your plate statewide. I can only imagine. So, for that, I say thank you. >> Thank you. Come on up. Thank you. >> Uh, you want to set set the line over?
>> Set the line. Yeah. Well, >> guys, >> thank you again. Mr. That brings us to our next proclamation which uh is essential to the agency and essential to what we do
uh overall in our lives and that is recognizing procure. >> Somebody hit the light over there with their back. >> Someone's back is on the light switch. >> Recognizing procurement. >> Maybe we should procure some
electricity. >> Light switch covers. Yes, Commissioner. >> It was a nice effect. >> It was Commissioner Man. Well, >> all right. Thank you. Thank Thank you, Mr. Chairman. >> I think this is the first time we've probably ever done something for procurement month. I don't remember
anything to you, but I tell you what, he's right. This is important because without procurement, we wouldn't have our stuff that we need to get stuff done with. So, you know, there's a lot of procurement that goes on in this world, housewives,
households, do that. But when you're talking procurement on this level, when you're talking millions and millions of dollars all the way down from the federal government to the county and city level, it's a pretty darn big deal. And I think we've got the best in the state right here in Indian River County.
So, with that, I'm proud to read this proclamation designating March as procurement month. Whereas the public procurement profession plays a significant role in the efficiency and effectiveness of both
government and business. And whereas in addition to the purchase of goods and services, procurement professionals add value to the organization by performing such functions as executing, implementing, and administering contracts, developing strategic
procurement strategies, and cultivating effective relationships with suppliers and other departments within the county. And whereas public procurement professionals serve as the gatekeepers of the competitive processes and are entrusted with the responsibility of
ensuring those processes are conducted with fairness and transparency for our partners in the business community. And whereas any river county's procurement division is committed to the established procurement best practices as well as
the guiding principles of accountability, ethics, impartiality, professionalism, service and transparency. Whereas by illustrating the highest standards in innovation, professionalism, productivity, e-
procurement, and leadership, the procurement division earned the 2025 achievement of excellent in procurement award from the national procurement institute. And whereas the Institute for
Proc public procurement, the NIGP and Florida Association of Public Procurement Officials, the FAPO have each proclaimed the month of March as procurement month to further expand the awareness of procurement
professionals role to government officials, the general public, business and corporate leaders. Now therefore be it proclaimed by the board of county commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners do hereby
proclaim the month of March 2026 as procurement month and it's adopted this 10th day of March 2026 and signed by all five county commissioners. So Jennifer, thank you you and your staff for all you do for
this to make sure that again we have all the stuff we need and all the stuff is done in the in the right manner in the proper fashion. So thank you so very much. >> Thank you very much. Uh Jennifer Hyde, I'm the county procurement manager. Um I just want to thank you for the
acknowledgement of procurement month. Uh you're correct. This is the first time that that the board has has acknowledged it. Um, I did bring our first ever AE award along as well for visual uh for visual aid. And I also did want to extend my thanks to all of you and Jennifer and John and Kristen for the
incredible support you've given us, especially over the last couple of years as we've really stepped up our game and improved our processes and and we can we plan to continue doing that and and keeping us all well above um the minimum level and and doing the best job we can.
So, thank you very much. Thank you, Jennifer. Come on up. Thanks. >> Procure some more land. Thank you. >> Moving right along, ladies and gentlemen, our next uh and final proclamation will be
celebrating Girl Scouts. Uh Commissioner Adams, welcome. >> Thank you. Is Jenna Swanson here or anybody from the Girl Scouts >> TP? >> We were hoping that they would have
brought some cookies to be honest with you. >> Um I mean we can wait and see if somebody shows up or I can go ahead and and read it. Whichever you prefer, Mr. Chair. >> Uh let's TP. >> Okay. If anybody sees the Girl Scouts, send them in because of course we want
to give them a proclamation, but see if they have any thin mints. >> Great. And commissioners, as earlier discussed, uh we have moved in a very very important item, in fact, the most important item of the day. Uh item 15 D1, which is sponsored by uh
Commissioner Joe Flesher. Um, and I think this is long overdue, Commissioner, and it is a proud day in Indian River County. >> You're up, sir. >> Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Um, before I begin, uh, the notation says 64th Avenue. It is 86th Lane. Uh, I just wanted to add that, but that's not an important part. What's important is
today amongst the league of individuals who have come here, we have several members from our armed forces. Many of them high ranking,
many of them all served and did so for all of us. And as I'm just wanted to reflect uh basically it's a discussion on for
one individual an individual who I've known for a long time that has done so much for our great nation done so much for the community.
Call him Doc, call him Mac, call him Reverend, call him SGE. You pick what it's about. But the impact that he has had on this community for so
long, but it goes back to an early time, an early time where some of the people on the DAS were not really around. Uh this was in the 60s.
It was a time when we were at war and an individual gave so much during the war and came home and continued to do it
again. in order to best put this into perspective and before we put Sergeant Sylvester Mintosh in the light.
I'd like to start it off with the u a video. Uh I'm sure we have the opportunity to indulge in a video. It's about 10 minutes long, but I think it puts everything into perspective.
Can we do that? If you want to lean on that light switch, it might even work out a little bit. There you go. Thank you. USA Warrior Stories is a not-for-profit organization designed to record,
archive, and share videos of veteran stories to help veterans make a connection with one another and to help us all better understand their sacrifices for our freedoms. the President of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson.
>> I am happy to have this opportunity to speak to the students of America. At such a time when historic decisions and a deep commitment by all Americans are quite necessary, you are doing the most important work
which you really can do. Preparing yourselves for a future that's filled with danger but also filled with promise. >> I graduated June the 8th, 1965. We had to register for the draft and uh
there was a sergeant from the army there and he told me that I would be jumping out of airplanes at Fort Benny, Georgia. And I told him no way was I going to jump out of perfectly good airplane. >> So two weeks later I decided that I was
going in the Marine Corps. September the 1st that year, I wind up in the Marine Corps at Paris Island, South Carolina. >> Your first look at Paris Island is a quick one. You moved directly from the bus into the reception building.
>> From Paris Island, graduating, and October that year, I wind up going to uh Camp Geger, which is in Jacksonville, North Carolina. and I was sent from there to uh Camp Pendleton, California
where I became a part of the first military police battalion which had not been in effect since Korean war. So from there after our training on May the 8th we wind up leaving camp for South
Vietnam. South Vietnam. I was uh there about two and a half months and I decided that uh I wanted to do something that wasn't just as uh should have. So I wind up
leaving the military police battalion going to Hill 55 with the first battalion 9th Marines which is known as the walking dead. After being with The Walking Dead, uh 2 and 1/2 months, we were on a
mission, a search and destroy mission, wherein in three days I wind up jumping on three different grenades. It was three days in a row, three different places. We on search and destroy missions in different area. The first
one we were guiding a railroad track uh just about dawn in the morning before the sun came up and we could see the as normally we halt who goes there and all of a sudden there were a grenade tossed.
So I pushed my buddy down and I jumped on the grenade. He jumps up and he shoots the guy, kills him. Next night we're in a different area and we're sitting there and all of a sudden all hell break loose and we hear another
thump. There's another grenade in the hole. Well, the next night it happened again the third time. I wind up jumping on a Most people ask me uh did it take me three grenades to f learn that. But we
were trained to look out the save your buddy. So that was why it was done. because of training. Fortunate for me, the three grenades each time that were thrown was dodged. Well, first of all, that five seconds it takes that grenade
to look like a lifetime. So each one of those times you go through a change because you don't know, you're waiting for it to go off to take you out of here. But people, how could you do what you did? I wasn't thinking. The adrenaline was pumping and I knew I had
a job to do. And that's what I did. My main concern was to uh keep my butt safe and to keep my men safe. So later on uh after going through 10 different skirmishes in Vietnam
uh my time was just about up. Uh on May the 13 at what we call the church. That morning I had just been promoted to corporal. Uh that afternoon again we was on search and destroy at the 17th
parallel when we ran into 2,000 or better North Vietnamese soldiers. Well about 3:00 that afternoon uh my lieutenant my uh first sergeant myself and my first fire team leader we were
discussing man something's about to happen. So the lieutenant looked at me and said, "Mack, do you feel that uh something that I say?" Yeah, the lieutenant, you know, every time I have stand up on my head, uh there's something bad. Well, 15 minutes later,
lieutenant was dead. I was wounded, shot in the chest, but I went back into uh the engagement three different times to bring out after being shot for three different other Marines that are brought out. Uh from there I wind up coming back
to uh hospital repost. From repost I wind up Clark's Air Force Base. From Clark I came into Yakusa, Japan. From Yakusa wind up going to Anchorage, Alaska only to be gassed up. From there I wind up coming to Andrew Air Force
Base. Spent three days there. From there I wind up Montgomery, Alabama to Air Force Hospital there. From there I wind up in Jacksonville, uh, Florida, which I'm a Floridaian. So, and I was there for two and a half months before I
recovered. Then I went back to Paris Island where I became an instructor on the rifle range. I wind up getting the Purple Heart. Yes. From the wound that where I got shot in the chest. Nobody knew anything about the three grenades
that I jumped on early cuz I never talked about it. You lose a lot of buddies in the beginning because you got acquainted with each other uh when you had the time, but once you got in the jungle and you got new
recruits coming, you wouldn't get close to them because you didn't want them uh that pressure that you've gotten so close and a loved one you lost. I mean, I I don't get me wrong, there's a young man I wish I could find his family. He
was a Mexican man named John Aila. John was from Los Angeles and we had gotten very close and we were on a mission where we had gotten pinned down and they were asking volunteers to go because our first uh
platoon had gotten pinned down. They were in a crossfire between two machine guns and our guys was laying there on and so one somebody had to go. So I volunteered to go so that John from his platoon and uh I look up I said where
are you going? He said I'm going with you. I said no don't need both of us going. Both of us at that time had just had kids. Neither one of us married, but our girlfriends had had children. And I think our sons were maybe a day or two
apart here in Los Angeles. I'm in Florida. And when I went and I crossed the machine gun, I made it. When John went to come across, a bouncing Betty blew up and the fragments from hit him in the throat. Now I can't worry about
the dead. I got to worry about my friend. So now turn back, get back on that path under those machine gun fire, put him on my chest and get him off the path. Well, I learned 15 minutes later he had died and you go into shock
especially. So you learn after that not get so close to people unless and uh you're going to go through it and to see uh your friends die like
that is hurtful. Yeah. Yeah. I got out of service in 1968. I wind up working in the sister for a while. uh 1972 I believe I went to work for Piper Aircraft. I worked there 7
years and from there I wind up uh going in the postal service. I have four kids. Uh my oldest daughter which is the third child we um mentally challenged because of Agent
Orange. Uh but yet and still they are saying uh oh no that wasn't the the case. But uh my other kids are are successful. My oldest son is a uh went off to college and he has now uh private
investigator for DCF. Uh my youngest son, which is the second oldest, he will retire next year with 26 years. Uh he did four years in the Marine Corps and the rest of the time now in the army. Uh
my do youngest daughter, she is assistant state attorney down in West Palm Beach. Uh my grandkids are serving. I have uh granddaughter that's E6, I believe. Um she's in the army and she
has finished with her degree, planning on going in as uh going in as a warrant officer. My youngest grandson, he now is uh he went in as a mechanic. He had enough of that. So, he's in bio now and
medicine. He's in South Korea. So, you know my story. Well, I tell tell people it's not me. It's all about God. God and country. Uh I'm a minister. Uh I'm still a servant in the community. I'm on uh
life membership with some of everybody, VFW, with American Legion, uh um disabled veterans, you name it. And I'm also with the 19th Judicial uh court
system here in Indian River County as a mentor. So, I'm still working in that field, helping people. That's my main goal, being a servant of God. Well, that's most of Sylvester Macintosh's story. He's got a
whole lot more. I'll tell you that I was at had the honor of being at his uh Purple Heart ceremony and now if anybody's looking at the timeline, they're realizing that those actions took place during the Vietnam
War uh which was from 1st November 1955 to 30 April 1975. How was I at a ceremony? You see, we often say that government doesn't get
a speeding ticket and either did the recognition for what this man has done. And you know, in the Vietnam War, there were 58,220 killed in action. Killed in action.
and over 150,000 wounded in action. Sylvester Macintosh was one of those numbers and could have been one of the other numbers, one of the other accounted for. And he did pre prevent the loss
of his brother's lives. He protected and served admirably. So some 50 years later, he received his due
or what is right and just. He was honored with the Silver Star, one of the highest decorations that can be afforded to those who serve.
And I think at that point when that all clicked that it took so long for that to happen. Uh Sylvester is not 19 anymore. uh as he said
uh I didn't know that so I I appreciate that toutelage but you know the recognition was there and and I I believe that I want to ask my colleagues if we could
dedicate the very street in which he lives on 86 lane from 66th Avenue to 63rd Avenue and honor him
with Sergeant Sylvester Mintosh. a dedication, not change the name of the street, just to let people know the sacrifice that I had to be reminded of some 50 years
after that sacrifice was made. The wounds have healed on the physical end. But this man has not only fought for your country,
but he has continued to be a great mentor and supporter of what is right in the community. And he has been dedicated, as
you heard, in so many other arenas. I think that it is the right move to dedicate that street so that the next generation knows we were honored to be served
by Sylvester Macintosh. >> Doc, >> come on up. But please I'm honored this morning and humbled because it was not so much
me looking to do something. But as a servant of God, God had put me in me as a young man to always do for others.
And I've learned through the history of my family, seven generations who have served in the military. I have a granddaughter that's now that is captain E2 war officer
that is still serving. But my most joy was to get up each day, pray for my family, to ask God to make sure that
we were successful at whatever we do. not to take glory from any man, but to be thankful to God that I'm able to stand here today. And to every one of you commissioners, I
say thank you. Growing up in Indian River County, you know, I went through Jim Crow and all these things. I could tell you stories that had happened here, but I was never bitter. And the reason being my father,
an immigrant coming from the Bahamas, taught me, say, you don't dislike people because the color of their skin. But if you got a dislike, it's because how you're treated. But I don't want you carrying hatred in your heart. And
that's something I have never done. I love this county. I grew up in this county and you see many of my family and friends are here and I'm glad to see them here. I met you too when you were both police
officers. Uh, and I work with you. That's our job to work with each other to treat each other as sisters and brothers
because we are doing a job for kingdom work. You're sitting behind your desk. You're making decisions for other people. And that's what God has for us to do to make sure that we
look out for each other. It's not about me or you or I, but it's all about the things of God. And today with my family and friends here, I'm just humbled and again I say thank
you. Thank you very We're very blessed to have you as part of our community to maintain to be a native son and still
do what you did and then come back and return and give more. One thing I did not point out, uh, you know, this man was our interim postmaster. >> Yes. At one time at war. So,
>> making sure that your letters didn't go to the dead letter file. >> I got my bills. >> You You got your bills. I'll work with you. And I I guess we can talk for
another half hour about all the great things. And I just want to say thank you. And I hope that you will accept if that is moved here on the dis that
you would accept as humble as you are that you would accept that dedication to the street. Uh, Mr. Chairman, uh, there's a lot of
individuals here that came for support, his family and any of the members that I've worked with for so many years in the uh, veterans council and the uh, of of course he's well represented by
the Marines. Not all of the attendees are Marines. You you'll just sort that out. Uh but they are here in full support. I see uh several colonels here. Is there anybody that would like to uh say anything in
regarding to this? If not, we're we I would like to I just want to recognize that you all are here in support. Please, Colonel Young. >> Thank you for u allowing me to share a
little bit. Um, as I was thinking of my good friend Sylvester, um, as a fellow native of our community, um, if you walk onto the island and you think of
the Vietnam War, there were certain years where our community gave a lot. And if you think of the Ted offensive in ' 68, you think of u the years of 67
when Sylvester was there. Um it's educational because uh if you look when he was walking into the ambush site, you had other men from our area.
Ro Roosevelt Scott from Gford. He didn't make it back. Billy Templeton from Gford did not make it back. Okay. James Ellis Loudermilk did not make it back.
Ronald Neil, another Sebastian young man did not make it back. And as you think about the men that he went into the ambush site, you don't go back into an ambush site. It it it is asking not to come home. He
went back into the ambush site to bring back fellows that served with beside him. And Sylvester said he wanted to be a servant of God. And if you look into scripture in the
Gospel of John, it said the greatest love you have for any other person is to sacrifice your life. He was doing that. And you think to yourself, even before he walked into the ambush site, three
times, you know, um if you read of the lore of of of heroes to jump on a g grenade, you are you are basically offering that
up. So again, um without getting too without getting too emotional, Sylvester is a great American. has been recognized as Silverstar. But if there is nothing that you could do that would better reflect Indian River County than
acknowledge his service to our community with dedicating that uh piece of property and honor of him. So thank you so much. >> Thank you. >> Well said. Anybody? Commissioner F at at this point. Um, I I
have to say uh again u my request to honor is uh for six or possibly seven signs uh to uh honor Sylvester Macintosh
and uh I want to make that motion with the understanding if there's any concern of course factor that uh I will cover the cost of the materials to get them up there. Um
the other factor is that uh if I I mentioned that the uh Viet Vietnam war uh was ended on 30th April and if this is moved
we could possibly beat feet and get it done. So it has even more significance to honor Sylvester Macintosh. >> Sergeant, >> commissioner, you have a motion on the floor. I
>> honorably second that motion. >> Commissioners, any further discussion? >> Um, yes. I'd like to say one thing. You know, it's it's especially poignant because uh during the Vietnam era, those that did return did not receive the
acknowledgement and the welcome that they deserved. Uh none of them I know I know many of them no one received it. So it makes it I think especially poignant to have this recognition of the service. But I want
to take this opportunity to thank all of them, all our Vietnam vets and beyond. Thank you. Welcome home. >> Thank you, sir. >> Y we have a motion and we have a second. >> Any further questions? Yes,
>> m Mr. Chair, I would suggest you ask for public comment if there's any public comment on the action item. >> I did. >> Okay. Is there anyone anyone else? >> I'll call the motion. All in favor?
>> I I >> And the motion carries. CONGRATULATION. Can I get my family to come up here? >> Yes. >> Got quite a few supporters here. Doc I know. >> What are you doing? What a beautiful
>> middle. >> In the middle. Get in the middle. >> Yeah. getting closer. >> Oh yeah. >> Smile. Thank you. >> Set up something. Make it happen.
>> All that Bahamian blood. That being said, this meeting will be in recess until 5 minutes after 10. >> Okay. Commissioners, it is 5 minutes after 10. We are back in our normally assigned meeting for March the 10th,
2026. Uh we do have some great news. The Girl Scouts are in the green room next door. Commissioner >> Adams. No. Yeah, right here actually in the green jacket. >> Come on up. We have some good news.
They're here. The bad news, we don't see any cookies. Yeah, we didn't see that. >> I I was actually I brought cookies and I was told we weren't allowed to to give them out. >> You can always give out cookies. >> That's what I thought. >> Welcome. >> No problem. >> Who made that roll?
>> Who said you put them out? >> Go back and get them. Listen, they you you guys were they were selling Girl Scout cookies in front of Marsh Landing a couple weeks ago and um I get a picture from my staff of my son who has literally 12 boxes of Girl Scout cookies
stacked up. I'm like, "This is what he gets. He's never working without me being there again, but he's eaten them all, and he's very happy." All right. Uh it's my pleasure to read a proclamation celebrating the Girl Scouts turning 114.
Whereas on March 12th, 1912, Juliet Daisy Gordon Lowe founded Girl Scouts in Savannah, Georgia, creating opportunities for girls to develop courage, confidence, and character. And whereas for 114 years, Girl Scouts has
remained a premier leadership development organization, empowering girls to become innovators, risktakers, and leaders who make a positive impact in their communities. And whereas Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida serves more
than 6,900 girls ages 5 to 17 across Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucy, Indian River, and Okachobee counties. And whereas, Girl Scouts encourages girls to give back through community service and civic
engagement, helping them develop a lifelong commitment to leadership, volunteerism, and strengthening their communities. And whereas through programs in science, technology, engineering, and math, entrepreneurship,
the outdoors, and civic engagement, Girl Scouts equip girls with essential life skills and opportunities for service. And whereas Girl Scouts continue to provide a safe and supportive environment that nurtures confidence, resilience, and leadership in the next
generation. Now therefore, be it proclaimed by the board of county commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that March 12th, 2026 is hereby recognized as Girl Scouts Day in Indian River County. And we commend Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida
for 114 years of leadership, service, and commitment to empowering girls to make a positive impact in their communities. Adopted this 10th day of March, 2026, and signed by all five county commissioners. And I just like to say thank you because I think one of the
we joke about the cookies, but one of the things that is so amazing about the Girl Scouts is they are uh leadership development um encouraging girls to get involved to gain confidence and leadership skills. So we appreciate what you guys have done. Happy 114th
birthday. That's amazing. And we look forward to 114 more. >> Thank you so much. >> Welcome. >> You like to say a few words? >> Would you like to say a few? >> Yeah. Um, so we are 50 million Girl Scout women alum strong. So the 800
girls that are in Indian River County are going to be joining that alum soon. And we just want to thank you for all that you're doing. We are now moving to have our Girl Scouts back in schools, which is very exciting. Um, we had uh legislation last year with the state
that allows us to do that and allows us to have teacher stipens. So, our teachers are now becoming troop leaders at the schools and we're continuing to build that leadership. So, thank you so much for all that you guys do and for continuing to invest in our girls. >> Fantastic. Well, come on up. We'll have a picture.
>> Thanks for being here. >> I'm a Samoa girl. >> Yeah. Caramel and coconut. by a cruiser. >> Thank you. Congratulations, >> commissioners. That places us back on schedule. Uh before you is the approval of the minutes for the regular meeting
January 27th, 2026. >> Mr. Chair, move approval. >> I have a motion to approve. I'll second that. We have a motion to second. Any further discussion on the approval of the minutes? Hearing none. All in favor? I commissioners in front of you on 7A is
event calendar for March and April. Uh totally packed this time of year. I would encourage you and any of our viewers to uh take a look at that event calendar. Next is our public comment. Uh this is an opportunity for the public to comment on any agenda related matters
except for public hearings. Well, there'll be a separate time for that. We have any public comment on agenda related matters. Seeing none and hearing none, commissioners, we will move on to consent agenda. Agenda, what is your pleasure?
I'd like to pull 9K, please. >> 9 A >> K. >> K. >> Okay. Any others? Commissioners, >> Mr. Chair, move approval as amended. Second.
>> We have a motion. We have a second to move approval as amended. Bringing up item 9K. Commissioner Moss, welcome. >> Uh, thank you, Mr. Chair. Uh 9K is a resolution accepting final plat dedications for Lost Tree Preserve PD
town homes and it involves uh 453 units. At the time I was reading the background material. I was trying to remember what I voted on this and actually we didn't vote on this and that's something we I will need to discuss uh in the
future because this goes all the way back to uh according to and I discussed this with the county administrator but in tracing it back it goes back at least as far as 2010 and you know the the problem with this so many units is that
the area around it when things like this go on and on and on for years and years and years. Um, you know, we need more of a deadline. It should be whoever voted for it. And actually, only one of us was here in uh in 2010, right? Yeah. Only
>> Yeah. Either either way, whether you had, you know, the other four of us were not here. You might recall, it was interesting to me when we were discussing the sheriff's budget, we were told, well, we cannot obligate future commissions. But in a sense when you
vote on something in 2010 you know it obligated the other four of us and could have obligated the other five of us uh for the future. So I think we need to think in terms of some kind of uh deadline or some kind of reasonable period of time in which you know
projects can be completed because as we know well the county has changed tremendously uh since 2010. A lot has changed. So I I really I I feel very strongly about that. We need to take that into consideration. And the other thing is it made me realize that when
we're voting on things currently, I don't know how many of these other things are out there, you know, how many things were approved in 2010. I don't know. I don't know if this is the only one or if there are are other things out there. It's um if it could be analogous
to being an air traffic controller. You're deciding who comes in for a landing, but you don't know how much is out there. you know, what what was out there, what was approved, you know, 10, 15 years ago. So, I'm I'm not in favor of this. I really um urge us to and the
staff to take a look at this uh for future uh you know, for future votes on on development. You know, we need to put some kind of reasonable uh timeline in place for implementation. Mr. >> Thank you, sir. Mr. Pleasure. I'd like
to just uh quickly comment on on that when we say that a commission should not commit a future commission that is regarding funding. that is
regarding the budget that they're presented with that we don't obligate the future expenditures without the unknown of what's available and what is able to be afforded to all the budget
requests. It has nothing to do with committing to something that was so well vetted and discussed publicly at public hearings through PNZ and through this commission. Albate.
Yes, I was the only one at the commission at the time when that decision was made, but I'd like to turn it over to the county administrator to uh explain the
uh if there is a perceived dilemma that there actually is not one county administrator. So under the uh current PD ordinance, there is no time frame in which the PD
preliminary PD approved by the PNZ expires. This one was approved in 2010 and phase one was uh final plat approval was not completed till 2018. So, you're currently evaluating the PD ordinance
and I would recommend that maybe this become a topic of discussion because there are many communities that do have a time frame whether it be a year or two years. Some have gone out as far as three years where if it's not, you know, moved that it expires and then they
would have to it falls back on the underlying zoning that exist previously. and and county administrator, you mentioned um 2018. I think there were a few more here at
the time than just one. So, it it's not volleying a uh a future commission in in any way, shape, or form. We do change on these seats,
but the decision was well vetted, discussed, publicly noticed, publicly discussed at the PNZ and it it occurred here in these chambers in front of the good people
that we serve. >> That is correct. All all procedures were appeared to be followed correctly. It just there was a significant gap of eight years between the preliminary approval and the final approval for the
phase one of the project. Uh phase 2 and three was in 5 years later in 2023 and phase four and five I believe it was in 2025. So I mean I think the the larger point is that 15 years for a project that was approved. I mentioned earlier about uh
government uh often times doesn't get a speeding ticket. Either does projects and there are amendments and there are changes but they are responsive to the community needs and the original project.
just not to belor the conversation necessarily, but it is a good opportunity perhaps to have staff or somebody come back and just go over what the statutes are, what the process is, um where we might be able to change the
process and where we are statutoily required to go through a certain process. And then if there's proposed changes, um a commissioner could always bring an item back. But I think first we need to educate ourselves on what some
of those changes are um at a future date um so we can have a better conversation. >> Yes. >> So is that to come back in the future? >> Yes. I'm I agree with that and I wasn't planning to have the conversation uh today and I appreciate what uh
Commissioner Flesher said that yes oh at that for that discussion with the sheriff's budget it was monetary but the same principle applies to development. We don't know what where we'll be 5 10 15 years from now. So, you know, I I
don't think we should make decisions that go that, you know, that far out in terms of development and just like that as was specific to financial. I think development is just as big a question mark or can be and I don't think that >> and you're right and and Commissioner Moss when you stated that there are so
many things out there there are and uh if if they do uh cross the line with uh budgeting I absolutely agree uh because the nobody has a crystal ball as to what's going to be available as you can
turn the same uh argument that nobody knew that we were going to be growing, that people were going to maybe developing a more mass exodus to our fine community and we want to maintain
what we have and if the projection uh for the development >> did not take all that in consideration, I could see the point. But uh this is legally sufficient and sound and the
proper procedure went through that was available to make the decision to go forward. >> Yeah. And just so you know, I'm not saying it was the wrong decision at the time. I I didn't look at the minutes. I I didn't research the entire thing. It's just that it was a very long time ago, that's all. And a lot has changed. I I
think uh Commissioner Adams has a good suggestion. Uh could we review everything? you know, staff can make a presentation and then we can see if we want to address it in the future. >> Yes. >> Okay. Thank you, >> Commissioner. Chairman, it's kind of where I was going
with what Commissioner Adams said because when you read the analysis portion of this says, of course, we knew about this, but the recent change, Florida statutes, final plats no longer require board of county commissioner approval and will now be approved
administrator by the designated administrative office, which is the county administrator. The BCC through resolution must still accept final platments, rights or allowances to the county as designated on the final plat document.
So there's still some questions about that whether that's, you know, good, bad, ugly, whatever we want to say. But I think yeah, I just think we need some more clarification on that part of it because it's another preeemption that Tallahassee knows more
about our zoning and about our uses than than we do. So >> yeah, that's true. Thank you, >> Commissioner. >> All right. Well, I'm I'm not supporting this, so someone else can make the motion of approval. >> Second. Have a motion. We have a second.
Any further discussion? Hearing none. All in favor? I >> I'll be opposed. Motion carries 41 with Commissioner Moss Denti. Commissioner, that brings us to government uh constitutional officers and governmental agencies. Uh Sheriff
Eric Flowers is present. Good morning. >> Good morning, commissioners and staff. Thank you for your time today. I'm here today to request the spending of $274,17 from our law enforcement trust fund. Those are dollars that are self-generated by law enforcement. No
tax dollars in that. Of that, $263,17 would be used for equipment, uh, SWAT, courthouse, civil, uh, and $11,000 would go to charity, uh, organizations, which is listed in the item sent over the different organizations. Uh this has
been a long-standing um practice and uh many of the uh organizations that are receiving money are ones that have been receiving money for some time under sheriff law before me. So um appreciate your time and consideration in this. >> I'll move to approve.
>> Second motion. We have a second. Any further discussion? >> Hearing none. All in favor? I. And motion carries. >> Thank you. Have a great day. Thank you, >> commissioners. brings us to item 11 public hearings. This is legislative in
nature. I see our staff present. Brandon, welcome. >> Looking good today. >> Yeah. Thank you, Brandon. All right. Good morning, commissioners. Before you today is the land development
regulation amendments to introduce mobile food dispensing vehicle regulations within uninccorporated Indian River County. So, we already had this meeting once. So, I'm going to just go through back to the background and the highlights and then we'll move for discussion.
So, just to go over the LDR amendment process. So, this is legislative in nature. It requires a public hearing by both P the PCC with a recommendation to the BCC and then the final hearing by the BCC which we're here today for. So, a little background and analysis. The
county LDRs currently have no regulations on mobile food dispensing vehicles and are therefore considered prohibited across the board with the following exceptions. They may be approved through a temporary use permit as a special event or may be operated at the Gford Farmers Market. And I want to
be clear that this ordinance today has no bearing on changing this for the Gford farmers market. It will still be allowed across the board and there are no changes for that. In 2020 and 2023, the state of Florida adopted certain statutes that preempted local governments from imposing their own
licensing and fees. Local governments maintain the ability to regulate food trucks with respect to location and zoning districts, hours of operation, site compatibility, and aesthetic standards. And then I also want to highlight that this also doesn't have any bearing on any special events per
se. So if there is a special event organizer, they still can pay fees to the county. However, the individual food truck operators are not responsible for paying any fees to the county for a temporary use or for any licenser. On July 15th of 2025, the board of
county commissioners directed staff to prepare a set of staff initiated regulations. staff gathered and analyzed input from the commission and prepared the regulations based on that input and from the requirements of section 509.102 which governs mobile food dispensing
vehicles of Florida state statutes. The plan and zoning commission at their meeting on December 11th, 2025 voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance and the mobile food dispensing vehicle regulations with one change regarding timing of the ordinance effectiveness to take effect 90 days
after final adoption by the board of county commissioners. This allows everybody to digest the regulations that are approved and then enforcement can begin 90 days after that. so we can have an education period. At its regular meeting on January 13 of 2026, the board of county commission
considered the draft food truck ordinance and direct directed staff to make several changes before returning to the board of county commission for a final adoption. The requested changes were as follows. Add general commercial as a zoning district as an area where food trucks are allowed to be located as
a on a principal site with a 3acre minimum requirement. remove the hours of operation limitations and allow one maximum 10-ft long table and a 10-ft x 10 ft tent for each food truck. In addition to the above reference changes, the county attorney's office recommended
that several whereas clauses be included to clarify the legislative intent of the ordinance. Lastly, the definition section was amended to clarify the reference of section 509.102 102 Florida statutes to add the words or as amended in case the definition is modifi
modified by the state in the future. This allows us to not have to change our definition every single time it may change in Florida statutes. Staff recommends that the BCC adopt the proposed LDR amendments to institute mobile vehicle dispensing vehicles
regulations within unincorporated Indian River County. Thank you. M questions >> any questions of staff? Um, one one thing is I wanted to talk about
was the uh CG the limitation on on three three acres that yes why so that comes about as kind of a safety concern. So, we have a lot more general commercial properties within the
county than we do heavy commercial or industrial zoning districts. And we want to make sure that there's a safe traffic um lanes uh safe travel lanes rather for certain properties. Um, so we've kind of determined that a 3acre minimum would
kind of meet that requirement so that there isn't any conflict with parking spaces or users on a specific property because we're seeing that a lot of these food trucks are especially in the general commercial zoning district are operated at like your Walmarts, your Home Depots, places where drive aisles are typically tight and there's a lot of
traffic and a lot of people. So basically, because the the big big box stores would they historically do have food vending, and there's great anticipation that there is a a food vendor that's
going to be located at at least one of the big box stores >> typically. That's what we see. Yes. >> So that would not come into play here. No, that would not prohibit those big box retailers from having food trucks.
>> Uh, and basically um the impact on State Road 60. >> Mhm. >> What >> how does this impact anything on on one of our carers on State Road 60 and US?
>> So, for traffic purpose, it shouldn't affect anything on the actual roads. I mean, for the most part, if you're going to have a food truck within like, let's say, Home Depot or Walmart, most people are probably going to be doing their shopping at one of those big box retailers and then they're going to be going to the food truck if it's available. Um, I do know that at the
Home Depot side, I believe there's a Wallburger um that's associated with Home Depot. And sure, you probably get some traffic from some lunch folks that maybe aren't shopping at the big box retail store, but it's probably a good guess that a lot of those customers are probably going to utilize that resource
as well. So, it shouldn't add any more traffic to the roads than we already have. >> And and as I stated at a previous meeting when we made the request that uh I sincerely doubt that one of the restaurants would providing uh a location, a parking spot for a food
truck, >> right? >> But the auto supply uh may wish to afford that because they have the ample parking, >> right? So, we're limiting it to uh just that one spot
>> uh just for so minimum of three acres on any general commercial property, but they also have to have a principal user on the site as well. So, you can't you couldn't locate on a vacant piece of property that doesn't have improvements, doesn't have an actual user on the site, but um that's really what we're limiting
it to. And I and I would say that since we haven't really been regulating food trucks since at least July, we haven't been aware of any issues or any conflicts or or anything with either traffic or anybody violating any other codes.
>> Uh I I I think that the food truck uh uh population as as a whole uh are rather humble operators. They're not trying to be uh uh invasive
or uh in or nomadic poaching uh which you know we we did hear that side of it but uh these are uh small businesses that want to provide a service and have the capacity to do so.
They just need to have some regulation so they can do it. I noticed that a lot of the regulation you enumerated would come from the health department. >> Mhm. >> As far as the the the the waste and distribution and and all of that. Uh do
we have the capacity to ensure compliance? >> Yes. Um obviously with anything um we would act with code enforcement complaints. We're going to start out with you know education first. So that's what really the first 90 days is for to educate the public. We're here to answer
questions. We're not here to really slap anybody on the wrist. Um and then enforcement will go as either complaints or if a code enforcement officer is out and and sees something. Um but we're always trying to find a solution with with all these things. So we're not looking to get anybody in trouble
necessarily. But um we just want to make sure that everybody's operating under the rules >> and hours of operation. >> So we're actually eliminating hours of operation based on the recommendation at the last meeting. Uh I I think that's important because uh
we would have to actually have uh some folks that if there was an event I understand it's not the same as the ordinance. However, there would be some quite quite an element of confusion of how someone has to operate. So
>> and because we're eliminating the hours of operation, we're also eliminating the time frame that they have to actually be off the property. So, originally, I believe the ordinance originally said uh 10:30 or 11 they had to vacate the property, but because we're not having hours of operation, we're just changing
it to they have to vacate the property at the end of their business day. >> Um and and and again, there were a few food uh vendors here, something that they had had to depart. Um but in
discussing it um you we do have two locations that are here on a consistent basis daily. Um each night each night the trucks are to be removed.
>> Yes. But because we limited the hours of operation, we've also eliminated the time that they actually have to vacate the property to just at the end of their business day. Because if we don't have hours of operation, we can't really dictate when they have to leave the property. >> So if they remove them at midnight,
>> that would be within the scope of the ordinance. >> Would be in the scope of the ordinance. >> Okay. >> All right. >> I have a couple questions uh for you, Brandon, and Mr. Sweeney. Um first and
foremost uh the state licensed these. We as a county have no u authority licensing them. >> That is correct. >> The second thing with respect to uh the code enforcement are your code
enforcement officers, Mr. Sweeney, going to be trained in the signs and symptoms of >> Yeah, absolutely. Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chair. For the record, Ryan Sweeney, assistant plane development services director. So, we are assuming this ordinance gets passed today and whatever tweaks might occur, we're going to do an
in-depth training internally with both planning staff and code enforcement. And then also that's the reason for the 90-day sort of enactment period. We want to reach out to the food truck operators and say, "Hey, you know, previously you were allowed essentially to kind of do whatever you want. These are these are
the rules in place." Um, so yes, absolutely. It's going to be a internal education as well. Since this discussion in in July, uh how many complaints have we had over food trucks since July? >> Very few. You know, I think on occasion
there might be someone from out of town that sets up too close to the entrance. I do believe one truck was too close to an entrance or was near a fire lane. But >> so if we discover violations, they would then become before the code board. The code board has no authority over their license, only a civil fine as as we've
all read. What if my food truck is a 24-hour operation? >> So, it could be 23 and a half hours. You you the whole intent of it being removed from the site is to to ensure that it remains mobile and doesn't become, you know, a permanent fixture of the site.
>> But if I declare that I have a 24-hour operation, then I don't have to move my food truck. >> You would be in violation of that section in particular. I again I don't think the intent is to you know chalk the tire so to speak. Um I think the intent is to make sure that
these these uh trucks are in fact mobile and don't become permanently affixed. So whether they loop around the parking lot and go right back in, in theory that's in keeping with the code. Um and there was there was mention of a truck that folks thought they was was staying but
they do in fact move in the middle of the night. um you know different uh operators do you know some offer you know breakfast items coffee things like that so they're operating in the morning others are operating during the day so we weren't really in the business of you
know dictating that just that they do remain mobile >> so being legislative in matter we are legislating an ordinance >> that's correct >> and oftent times we perhaps critique uh Washington or the state of Florida on
their legislation. Commissioners, I think each of us have expressed some concerns on that. I would suggest we'd be very mindful on legislating an ordinance of this nature uh considering the absence the true absence of any complaint since July. Mr.
Mr. Mr. Chairman, um I have a just a couple of questions. Um, I don't I think the threeacre thing's kind of kind of uh could be
debated. I mean, we have food trucks out here sometimes. I know we have more than is bigger than a threeacre campus, but traffic-wise or parking lot wise, we don't have any threeacre parking lots, but yet we've had them out here. I think that's for the owner to decide of of of
what they want to do. Most of the food trucks that I've seen understand it. So, I'm not really in I don't think the three threeacre things uh needed. The unpaved surface I don't think is needed either because it might be it might be a better
location to have it on unpaved surface versus having it in a parking lot depending on the location. Food trucks are always on unpaved surfaces. They're on the county fairgrounds on unpaved surfaces. I know it's part as part of the part of the event, but I think it
makes sense just to really not worry about what they're parked on as long as long as they're not dumping something on the ground or something like that, which is a whole another another another area as to vacating the property. If you go look at Home Depot right now, you got
Wahberers there. They were going to be in the front, but now they're back basically in the garden center. and they're not moving that thing in and out every day because it was probably a big deal to get it where it is right
now. So, um I don't I don't want to make this hard on anybody who said we haven't like Mr. Chairman said and you all said we haven't had any complaints. I say you know
vacate the property is going to be tough. I I I mean I agree. You know, there probably shouldn't be there make it a permanent thing, but >> Wallberers looks pretty permanent to me at Home Depot. I don't know how you how you do that. It's you and I think their
hours are when the stores open, they're open. When the stores closed, they're they're closed. Um so I would remove the three acres, the unpaved, and uh vacate the property for now. And then, you know, everything else that's in it seems
to be okay. I think that's about all all we can do for now. So, that would be my suggestion. I'm open for ideas. >> Well, I appreciate that. I think it should be noted that uh the guidance in this the statute speaks that the county
may may have an ordinance. Uh it's not shallow. We may meaning we don't even have to have an ordinance on this food truck issue. >> Mr. administrator if you can share some of our thoughts from yesterday. >> So I think several of them have come up.
One about the 3 acre size uh as I noted and I I did speak with uh Mr. Stole uh is I I did find that you know 20,000 square feet was the minimum that some places generally will prescribe in terms
of the size of the property. Uh 3 acres may be pretty significant. uh especially when you have placement uh as long as you have the place I think the placement or uh regulations are very important in terms of not obstructing a
public sidewalk, roadway, public or private required building access, driveway, drive aisles, loading areas, fire lanes. So I think you could do some of the you could do those. The duration that's certainly up for the the commission's decision on how you want to
do that. Uh I know we talked about the unimproved and improved pvious surface area or approved unpaved and unimproved uh pvious surface with this the fact that we also have the waste management requirements that you're not going to be
discharging onto the ground. Uh and then the other one was really about the furniture and the tents. Uh so uh I understand that there may we've not had any complaints. Uh I think some of these
are you know I think the threeacre to our discussion might be a little bit could be arguably considered more ownorous. I don't know since we've had zero requirements. But I think the placement components and those other the
with the exception the the duration the waste management utilities parking access all those are just reasonable regulations to protect and ensure some orderly nature on a on a piece of property on which a food you know truck
would be located. So I I just >> So just a a reminder, the state of Florida license food trucks. The county does not license
food trucks. If we find certain violations, commissioners, those would go to code. We know the protracted way on how those would be satisfied. However, at the end of the day, we have no authority over
their license. >> Correct. >> Just keep that in mind. >> Mr. Chair, may I make a comment? I just wanted to let commissioners know if you're inclined to adopt an ordinance today, but if you make substantial changes to it, which I think removing
sections of it, it needs to come back in front of you. So, you may understand that already, but I did want to make that comment. In other words, it has to be renoticed and Oh, Mr. Chair, and the other thing you did ask about and I did pull up and I
have it now. So, for general commercial district, it's defined as intended to provide areas for development of general retail sales and selected service activities. The CG district is not intended to provide for heavy commercial activities such as commercial service
uses, heavy repair services, nor industrial uses. It's not the least intense commercial as a I think the uh neighborhood commercial and then may potentially the limited commercial district are a little bit lesser
intense. So, um, that goes back to, you know, the conversation that we had about the the size of it property three three acres. >> Commissioners, any further comments? This is legislative in nature, so this will be an opportunity for the public to
speak. I will now open this for public comment. Hearing none and seeing none, I will close public comment. Uh, commissioners, I will also add that in the
light of a lot of the perception of of overreach, clearly we are legislating something locally uh that we haven't had any complaints of to speak of.
our enforcement arm is limited at best. And you have what appears to be um hardworking and honest people making a living operating food trucks.
I think there's a lot of uh holes in the particular ordinance and by creating those holes would ultimately create greater conversation in our code enforcement boards providing our code enforcement
officers are extremely active in enforcing uh said ordinance. So with that, what's your pleasure? Well, Mr. Chairman, uh, again, as we, uh, started this off for
comment, I think I pointed out a couple of concerns. Uh, I did so and I clearly noticed reported that there was a common thread as to
what the concerns were. Uh, as far as the the 3acre rule, as far as the enforcability of the overnight, I I I think we have a consensus there.
And in in view of that and in view of the uh other factors, but I I just want to say uh when you stated we can't enforce it.
So this is a state license. This is our community and I think that we do have to have a foundation in order to ensure that others again somebody from
out of town coming in wanting to operate needs to know that this is Indian River County. This is not their playground. So we do have to have some regulation to
ensure that this doesn't get out of hand. It doesn't get uh and it hasn't when we had uh an uninforcable uh or when you remove the the county administrator removed the uh enforcement
arm uh for a certain period and uh yes we have not had chaos. We have not had food truck frenzy all through the streets and we haven't had any uh noted violations even though we did not have a
violation. But again, the food truck vendors knew that this was coming forward. Now it's coming forward. But hearing what
our council has advised that these would be significant changes. Um I want to ask the attorney uh again uh if we should be
um continuing this or do we have to renotice, reschedu and rehear? So, uh, you can, uh, continue it to a date certain and then it would just be
something that we would put make sure is up on our website and people would know it's been continued to a date and time certain in order to avoid the >> So, we continue this and note the changes or the thought process for
change and have that accomplished for the very next meeting. >> It's a very tight turnaround. With all due respect, the the deadline to start those items is tomorrow. >> You want to lo Yeah, you want to loosen it up a bit. >> I maybe just the immediate next meeting
after that would be a little bit more doable for for getting something on the website and getting I I can anticipate what changes we need to make, but I don't want to rush them and then miss one. Well, you did. Uh I Ryan, I I want to
say that you both of you heard us. >> Yes, sir. >> And I I think you recapitulated all of the uh the statements. >> Sure. >> Assured that that's was going forward and did, but and and I want to thank you
for that. But I I I think that a little tweaking uh before it actually gets set into motion. So uh what would be the date in which we could do that if that pleases the board?
>> The uh the first meeting in April would be would be doable. I just did the dates flip, John. I believe it goes, I I want to say it's the 7th in April. It's not the second Tuesday. leave us. >> Um, actually, let's just confirm that because if we were going to do a a date and time
certain, we need to state it into the record. I believe it's the 7th. >> Many of the changes have to go back before the PNZ. >> I don't >> I I don't think so. I mean, I think you have to have to a total of two hearings
on an ordinance, but I think we've had it's been to the planning and zoning board. So, no, >> the answer was no, sir. >> I said I said no. >> Oh, okay. I thought you Okay. >> I think I think you sat back as it did
hit them. >> Yeah. >> All right. It is the 7th of April. >> 7th of April. April 7, 2026 is the target meeting. >> Correct. So, we will continue that this hearing and and reopen it at that date.
>> You think we got where where we need to? >> I mean, I'll just just for clarification, I believe we're going to remove the 3acre uh threshold from CG. I we'll remove the duration uh line item entirely. And I I don't have any heartburn with removing D operating on
unpaved or unimproved just to be done with it. I believe those are the only three >> basically their their um health and health and welfare uh portion. >> Correct. >> Is self-contained. >> Correct.
>> Right. There's no discharge. There's no uh possibility of spillage. It's these are all units that have their own like they have the I think they call them gondas. >> Yeah. In theory everything should be contained >> as they do at the fairgrounds as you
mentioned and many of the festivals in which we have out west of town or uh in the other municipalities. >> Yes. All of the other placement criteria 2 A through 2C will remain in place and I believe those are sufficient for on a sightby-sight basis.
>> Commissioner Adams. >> Um I have a question. Why can't we just make those changes now and approve it and be done? >> So, uh they if you do make what's considered a material change, there is attorney general guidance that it has to
come back to you to be readopted so the public has notice >> and we're considering these material changes. >> That's what appears. >> I I I think so. I mean, as opposed to >> feel like we've had like seven on this and I would just rather go ahead and
pass it and and and be done like >> we've had a thousand ch a thousand meetings on food trucks >> have substantial changes according to council >> and the a >> the changes are just the
>> but it doesn't change like the rules of the ordinance >> and and that doesn't change the body of it. You're you're correct. And I It's a space limitation,
hours of operation and dismantling >> the the unimproved >> unpaved ground, >> the unpaved ground. impervious >> some uh uh to uh that it had to be on an
imperous surface. >> Is is that is that a material change? >> It doesn't have to be on impervious. It could be on either one, >> right? >> I feel like we're just we're just removing items that are included. So, it's not adding additional.
it's taking away which just makes it less it's not adding to it and to me adding to it would be a material change but I I am not the county attorney so >> and my advice isn't hasn't changed but
certainly it's I just give advice >> understood I don't think anybody's going to sue us if we take them off but I I do appreciate that that is not a legal opinion. That is my personal opinion. >> Great. Thank you, commissioners. What's
your pleasure? >> I make a motion that we accept the the um ordinance as presented by staff with the exception of
unpaved unpaved surfaces, duration, and area of use, which would be the three acres. just take that out, let it go. That would be my motion. >> I understand the advice of council um
>> to have and come back on April 7th with the final draft. >> That satisfy >> We have a motion to clarify a few things and bring it back April 7th. >> I understand the advice of council and
we'll second that. Um >> we have a motion. We have a second to clarify the language as described >> and bring it back on April 7th. Any further discussion hearing? None. Those in favor? >> She already did. Okay,
>> we did that. Thank you. >> Thank you, Brandon. Thank you, Mr. Sweding. Um, commissioners, that brings us now to public notice items. A notice of scheduled public hearing of budget amendment.
uh March 2426. So that basically many of you know there is a budget amendment that's on the way. Uh the next item
I've lost my place. >> I don't blame you. >> Yeah, we got tied up with food trucks. >> Yeah. The next item is we've clarified Commissioner Flesher's items utility service department utility service integrated water master plan
quarter 1 2026 the update presented by Howard. Welcome. Good morning commissioners. Uh my name is Howard Richards, manager of capital projects for the department of utility services.
Um we have a presentation. Uh so today we will be giving you the fourth update for the integrated water master plan for the department. As you know, the county is faced with a number of challenges in the uh near
future uh including the utilities such as continuing population growth uh a a future dynamic regulatory horizon, aging of our infrastructure and resource uncertainty in terms of u monetary and
people resources. So the department of utility services engaged the services of HDR engineering to develop an integrated water master plan. Uh initially we set eight primary goals for the plan to meet those
challenges I just described including goal number one forecasting the demand for utility services in the future. Uh defining a program for managing infrastructure capacity and sustainability. uh define what our levels of service
need to be as we go forward and using a 20-year planning horizon uh for what improvements we need to make and how do we prioritize our investments. uh ensuring that we are in alignment with the public and our stakeholders
through outreach and also to partner with uh others in the industry. Not just look at them as regulators, but how can we in partnership with them meet our future objectives, measure the finances and explore funding
strategy um for these investments and of course our valuable resources staff. uh what development uh do we need uh for our staff and and and retention to meet our future goals?
uh the HDR is using uh a methodology uh that is based on the EPA's integrated planning framework which is a a a sixstep methodology starting with defining the vision uh evaluating our
our existing our current state of our systems ensuring alignment with the with the public defining what the future state is and also So evaluating gaps between our current and future state and
what are those solutions um to meet to close those gaps and then defining an implementation plan and how do you measure how you're doing against that plan. So uh HDR came up with a fairly detailed work plan which is this is fairly
crowded here but the takeaway from this is that the integrated water master plan is going to be delivered as a set of modules. It's a modular plan and it's going to be delivered as eight modules uh shown here. The first one we've
completed and this is to kind of give you an overview of where we are in the entire project right now. uh we've completed a visioning uh for that and we've also evaluated the uh performance and condition of our current
system under task two um stakeholder engagement. We completed a set of engagement last year uh with with the public to gain insight into what's most important to them. And we are planning a second round of public engagement um
coming late spring, early summer after the technology master plan, the draft of that plan is pulled together. We're going to be presenting that to the public to get input on that. Uh the largest task of the project, task number
five, where we're going to be building five modules of the 10 modules is well underway. We've looked at the treatment alternatives for both our water and drinking water system uh including source water and effluent disposal for
the wastewater. And now we're looking at the infrastructure component of it uh which is taking quite a bit of time to get done. First we have to develop this hydraulic model to be able to simulate conditions in the system and then we're going to plug into that now the future
demand for drinking water and wastewater flows to see what improvements in the infrastructure uh will be required. Uh but at the same time we're working ahead um as as we complete those modules we're going to be assembling the overall plan
and we've already established criteria for how uh projects are going to be prioritized for then building out that 20-year CIP. So overall from a task perspective we're about 75% of the way into the project.
So since our last update in in October, we have accomplished uh we've had a number of accomplishments. Uh the notable ones are like I said, we've completed the demand and flow projections for the system and we have
evaluated both our treatment plant uh treatment options for drinking water and wastewater. And we're beginning to um to do the evaluation for the uh for the infrastructure as well as evaluating staff doing a
staff assessment for what we need to be like in the future in order to execute on the plan. Uh for the project timeline, we are in a 22-month journey. We started in October of 2024 and we're projecting uh to be
completed with this plan by about mid July. and we are staying on schedule uh pretty much is what this shows. And again, we're also about 75% of the way in in uh based on the timeline for the
project. We also said we would uh give you an update on how we're using the contingency that you approved for the project. Uh a total of $742,000 uh was approved in contingency. So far,
we've authorized about a third of that $272,000. And th those authorization was for number one was to uh do additional public outreach and develop collateral material for the second round of public
outreach that we're going to have in late spring, early summer. And the second authorization was was for the extensive hydraulic model uh development and calibration that is required to then uh project the 20-year future uh for the
plan. And we are working on a a third contingency right now. We have two additional studies that is going on. one as you know is a Sebastian uh septic to sewer feasibility study and we have interfaces of that study with the master
plan. So that's taken additional master plan time to coordinate with that project. And another one is to convert our north county inline uh I'm sorry repump station into an inline station which is to meet our future capacity
demand by moving flow from the north uh to the west in the future. And and so that's going to take a third use of the contingency and and we have about $470,000 of what you approved left.
So, that is my update and I I'm happy to take any questions. >> Well, all right. I appreciate that and I appreciate uh your diligence in meeting with all of the commissioners prior to these meetings and briefing us. It makes
it much more clear and uh understandable. So, thank you commissioners. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. At this time we have an opportunity for public comment on any non-aggenda related matters.
Hearing none and seeing none the time is 11:05 and we are ajourned.