Vero Beach public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council held a workshop to discuss the Three Corners project timeline and the potential for a professional project manager. Members also debated beachside parking solutions and proposed road changes for the Twin Pairs, though no formal votes were taken on these items.
- Agreed to receive staff updates on the Three Corners project at successive meetings
- Tabled decision on Twin Pairs lane reduction to a future noticed agenda
- Tabled decision on the scope of the Downtown Planning Consultant Plan
City Council
The Council approved an ordinance establishing new monthly water, wastewater, and reuse water rates to fund infrastructure and a new Water Reclamation Facility. The Council also affirmed the site plan for a 21,355 square foot dry storage building at the Municipal Marina.
- Approved water and wastewater utility rate ordinance (4-1)
- Affirmed site plan for Municipal Marina dry storage building (4-0)
- Approved $215,000+ FDOT grant amendment for airport terminal generator (5-0)
- Reaffirmed municipal general election results Resolution 2022-26 (5-0)
- Approved $61,763.52 purchase of wellfield supply pumps and motors (unanimous)
- Approved commercial lease renewal for Ferrellgas L.P. (unanimous)
- Changed regular meeting time to 1:00 p.m. on first and third Tuesdays (unanimous)
- Suspended Recreation, Tree and Beautification, and Economic Development commissions for 6 months (3-2)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board approved several ordinances to update environmental protection standards, including new rules for landscaping, tree preservation, and lagoon and beach protection. The Board also approved a site plan for a stealth telecommunication tower and updated flood elevation requirements for manufactured homes.
- Approved site plan for stealth telecommunication tower at 3901 26th Street (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance amending Chapter 72 for Environmental Protection Standards and revised landscaping requirements (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance creating new tree and palm protections and revised preservation requirements (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance creating Chapter 72, Article IV for Lagoon and Beach Protection development standards (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance updating elevation of manufactured homes in flood hazard areas (4-0)
- Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Utilities Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from August 9 and September 12, 2022. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff updates regarding the Water Reclamation Facility, stormwater utility assessments, and upcoming infrastructure projects.
- Approved August 9, 2022 Regular Meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 12, 2022 Special Call Meeting minutes (unanimous)
Code Enforcement Board
The Board issued compliance orders for a failing roofing system and vehicle restrictions. It also ordered the payment of a civil penalty for a wastewater system violation. The Board denied a request for a continuance regarding the roofing case.
- Ordered Daisy Marie Matias to pay $50.00 civil penalty for wastewater system violation (Unanimous)
- Denied request for continuance and ordered Dorothy M. Lucey to correct roofing violation within 24 days or face $100.00 daily penalties starting Oct 18, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Ordered Scott Caviness to correct vehicle restrictions within 30 days or face $50.00 daily penalties starting Sept 22, 2022, and pay $113.78 in penalties and costs (Unanimous)
- Adopted October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved the second and final budget amendment for FY 21-22 and authorized a grant agreement for a new airport rescue and fire fighting vehicle. Council also discussed potential changes to meeting schedules and the effectiveness of city boards.
- Approved FY 21-22 budget amendment (5-0)
- Approved Public Transportation Grant Agreement for ARFF vehicle (5-0)
- Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Completed Committee Appointments for 2022-2023
- Tabled discussion on changing City Council meeting days/times
City Council
The City Council certified election results and swore in new council members. The body then held elections to appoint the Mayor and Vice Mayor.
- Adopted Resolution Certifying Election results (3-0)
- Appointed John Cotugno as Mayor (4-1)
- Appointed Linda Moore as Vice Mayor (4-1)
Airport Planning Advisory Committee (APAC)
The Airport Planning Advisory Committee (APAC) swore in new members and elected its leadership. The committee received an overview of the Airport Master Plan process from Hanson Professional Services and discussed potential airport improvements. No date was set for the next meeting, pending FAA forecast concurrence.
- Appointed Ed Davidson as Chairman (unanimous)
- Appointed Brooke Malone as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved motion for Chairman to coordinate next meeting date with Hanson Professional Services and City Clerk (unanimous)
Tree & Beautification Commission
The Commission approved a recommendation to limit city tree care spending to $2.00 per resident for the 2023 Tree City U.S.A. designation. Members also discussed the potential for a landscaping award program and the coordination of Beautification Weekend with the Hibiscus Festival.
- Approved minutes of October 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved recommendation that the City spend no more than $2.00 per capita on tree care for 2023 (2-1)
- Approved motion to remove previous decision to purchase a new banner for Beautification Weekend (unanimous)
- Approved invitation for Engineering Director Matt Mitts to present at the February meeting (unanimous)
Police Pension Board
The Board voted to maintain its current investment status quo rather than rebalancing assets. It also approved updates to the Letter of Direction for its custodian and ratified previous meeting minutes and invoices.
- Approved maintaining investment status quo (5-0)
- Approved updating Letter of Direction to include new managers and specific rebalancing authority for AndCo (5-0)
- Approved August 17 and September 23, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Warrants #68 and #69 (5-0)
- Approved FPPTA Board membership and CPPT recertification fees (5-0)
Fire Pension Board
The Board voted to rebalance real estate allocations back to policy neutrality, involving a $300,000 redemption from the Intercontinental Real Estate Fund. The Board also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and the August 17, 2022 minutes.
- Approved rebalancing real estate back to policy neutrality by 5% (unanimous)
- Approved use of Pimco Fund for additional funds if needed (unanimous)
- Approved August 17, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 proposed meeting dates (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan for a new dry storage building at 3599 Rio Vista Boulevard. The project includes the demolition of existing buildings and the addition of boat slips, increasing capacity from 54 to 143. Three proposed ordinances regarding environmental and tree protections were rescheduled to December 1, 2022.
- Approved site plan for 21,355 sq ft dry storage building at 3599 Rio Vista Boulevard (5-0)
- Approved off-site parking located more than 500 feet from the site (5-0)
- Approved minutes of the October 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Rescheduled three ordinances regarding environmental and tree protections to December 1, 2022
Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary Advisory Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the need for new sanctuary signage and received updates on the bridge replacement project and the World War II tribute site plan.
- Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council approved an interlocal agreement with the School Board of Indian River County to fund a park featuring an all-inclusive playground. The Council also approved several property abandonments and a significant reduction of a code enforcement lien.
- Approved Interlocal Agreement with School Board of Indian River County for park project (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance abandoning City interest in portion of Rio Vista Boulevard (5-0)
- Approved Resolution abandoning utility and drainage easements at 3599 Rio Vista Blvd and 3599 Indian River Drive Ease (5-0)
- Approved reduction of code enforcement lien for 1314 20th Street from $32,700 to $2,112 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Sun Coast Primary School lease renewal and $185,000 Airfield Marking Project bid (unanimous)
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
General Employee Pension Committee
The Committee approved the Segal Engagement agreement for actuarial services and established a process for automatic annual renewal. It also directed the Committee Attorney to prepare a resolution to correct a scrivener's error regarding survivor benefit language. No changes were made to the investment strategy or asset allocation.
- Approved February 23, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Segal Engagement agreement for actuarial services with automatic annual renewal unless compensation changes (unanimous)
- Decided against de-risking the portfolio or modifying target asset allocations at this time
- Approved motion for Committee Attorney to prepare a Resolution to correct a scrivener's error regarding survivor joint and benefit options (unanimous)
Tree & Beautification Commission
The Tree and Beautification Commission approved the September 15, 2022 minutes as amended. No new business was conducted. The bulk of the meeting was spent discussing ongoing projects, including a potential neighborhood cleanup for Beautification Weekend, a landscaping recognition program, and updates to the Landscape and Tree Protection Ordinance. No formal decisions were made on these items.
- Approved September 15, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)