Indian River County, Florida

Vero Lake Estates Municipal Service Taxing Unit Advisory Committee

This is a routine organizational meeting of the advisory committee. Key actions include electing a chairman and vice-chairman, approving the 2026 meeting schedule, and receiving a presentation on Florida's Sunshine Law. There are no major financial decisions, rezonings, or contracts on the agenda.

• Election of the Chairman (action required)
• Election of the Vice-Chairman (action required)
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates (action required)
• Presentation & overview of Florida's Sunshine Law by J. Shuler
• Public Works Updates (discussion only, no action listed)

Board of County Commissioners

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will discuss three applications during its August 5, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes a major site‑plan for The Gardens, proposing six one‑story duplexes (12 units) at 4515 34th Avenue, Vero Beach. It also includes a major site‑plan for VWBP 1920 Industrial, proposing two ~10,000 SF commercial buildings on 2.07 acres at 1860 Enterprise Road, and a developer’s agreement for the Citrus Ridge project at 9750 12th Street.

• Review SPMJ Site Plan (major) for The Gardens – six duplexes, 12 residential units at 4515 34th Ave, Vero Beach
• Review SPMJ Site Plan (major) for VWBP 1920 Industrial – two ~10,000 SF commercial buildings on 2.07 acres at 1860 Enterprise Rd, Vero Beach
• Review Developer’s Agreement for Citrus Ridge – site improvements at 9750 12th St, Vero Beach

Children's Services Advisory Committee

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

Board of County Commissioners

Tourist Development Council

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Children's Services Advisory Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board

MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

CSAC Needs Subcommittee

The Children's Services Advisory Committee Needs Assessment Subcommittee will meet to discuss and recommend approval of the 2027 Needs Assessment Update and the 2026/2027 Needs Assessment calendar. They will also hear a report from the Community Services Director and review site visits.

• Recommendation of 2027 Needs Assessment Update
• Approval of 2026/2027 Needs Assessment calendar
• Community Services Director Report on community impact, communication, and fiscal responsibility
• Old business: site visits
• Approval of April 29, 2026 minutes

Environmental Land Acquisition Panel

The Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel will meet on July 21, 2026 at the County Administration Building in Vero Beach. The panel will approve the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting and then receive an update from the County Attorney on the status of properties nominated in periods 1‑3, followed by discussion of properties nominated in periods 4‑5. Public comment will be allowed before the meeting adjourns.

• Approve minutes from the April 21, 2026 regular meeting
• County Attorney update on Nomination Period 1‑3 properties
• Discussion of Nomination Period 4‑5 properties
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for August 18, 2026

Economic Development Council

The Economic Development Council will approve the minutes from its May 19, 2026 meeting, receive reports from Planning and Development Services, industry updates, and the Chamber of Commerce, and hear a presentation on an Expedited Permitting Ordinance. The council will also discuss the agenda for an August special meeting and address member matters. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from the May 19, 2026 regular meeting
• Presentation of Expedited Permitting Ordinance by county staff
• Discussion of August special meeting agenda
• Council member matters
• Next scheduled meeting set for September 15, 2026

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will discuss a pre-application for a 6,000-square-foot community center at 1175 9th Street SW Vero Beach. The meeting will be held in person or via Microsoft Teams on July 20, 2026.

• Pre-application conference for Feed the Lambs Community Center
• Project at 1175 9th Street SW Vero Beach
• Proposed 6,000-square-foot community center
• Meeting held in person or via Microsoft Teams
• Applicant: LJA Engineering

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will discuss two quasi-judicial applications: a right-of-way abandonment at 3855 US Highway 1 and a major site plan for Providence Pointe Town Center at 5950 49th Street, involving six buildings. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams starting at 1:30 p.m. on July 15, 2026.

• Right-of-way abandonment for lots 50 & 51 along Old Dixie Corridor at 3855 US Highway 1 (Drost Ventures LLC)
• Providence Pointe Town Center major site plan for six buildings on tracts 15, 41, 63 & 64 at 5950 49th Street (Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, LLC)
• Both applications are quasi-judicial

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

This is a budget workshop where the Board of County Commissioners reviews proposed budgets for all county funds, including General Fund, Constitutional Officers, and Enterprise Funds. The board will consider changes to the tentative budget and make a motion to adopt the proposed millage rate of 6.1155 mills. Public hearings on the tentative and final budgets are scheduled for September 9 and 16, 2026.

• Proposed aggregate millage rate of 6.1155 mills
• Review of General Fund budgets for county departments and offices
• Review of Constitutional Officers budgets (Sheriff, Clerk, Tax Collector, etc.)
• Review of Enterprise Funds including solid waste, golf course, and utilities
• Scheduled public hearings: Sept. 9 (tentative budget) and Sept. 16 (final budget and millage rates)

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee is holding pre-application conferences for two projects in Vero Beach. The body will discuss a storage expansion and a parking lot expansion.

• Attic 60 Storage Expansion: Proposal to divide a 5 +/- acre parcel at 8525 20th Street into two lots for commercial and outdoor storage use
• CCIRH Northeast Parking Lot Expansion: Proposal to replace an unpaved lot at 1000 36th Street with an asphalt lot, adding 213 spaces

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will meet via Microsoft Teams to discuss a site plan for an assisted living facility and a developer's agreement for a utility connection. The meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

• Review of Golden Horizon Assisted Living Mansions site plan at 995 Old Dixie Highway SW
• Discussion of Madaan Utility Connection developer's agreement at 9055 17TH Place
• Meeting held via Microsoft Teams with dial-in option
• Quasi-judicial items on the agenda
• Draft comments provided via email prior to the meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a resolution for the Gifford Florida Children's Initiative. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items including silent reflection, pledge, and public comments.

• Resolution regarding the Gifford Florida Children's Initiative

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone approximately 10.4 acres to a Multiple-Family Residential District. The proposal aims to resolve split-zoning on the property to allow for the development of an assisted living and memory care facility.

• Public hearing for Balfe Rezoning: request to change ±10.4 acres from RS-3 (Single-Family) to RM-3 (Multiple-Family) (2023030038-99067)

Local Mitigation Strategy Work Group

The Working Group will examine the current Project Prioritization List to decide which projects to keep or remove. Proposals on the agenda include the City of Sebastian's Hardee Dam Gates Retrofit and Twin Ditches Spillway, and the IRC Parks/Recreation's Crosby Tract. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of past minutes, updates on contacts, and scheduling of public comment sessions.

• Review of listed projects for inclusion or removal from the Project Prioritization List
• City of Sebastian proposal: Hardee Dam Gates Retrofit and Twin Ditches Spillway
• IRC Parks/Recreation proposal: Crosby Tract

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will discuss pre-application conferences for three proposed projects: a 7,000-square-foot contractors building, a 7,453-square-foot O'Reilly Auto Parts store, and a multi-phase residential development.

• 7,000 SF contractors trade building at 5715 & 5725 US Highway 1
• 7,453 SF O'Reilly Auto Parts retail at 3800 9th St SW
• 3-phase development at 10255 99th Way
• Meeting held in person or via Microsoft Teams
• ADA accommodations available by contacting 772-226-1223

Code Enforcement Board

The Indian River County Code Enforcement Board will conduct hearings to determine if county code violations exist and set deadlines for correction. The board may assess fines and costs, which can result in liens against the properties involved.

• Evidentiary hearing for 1400 10th Av regarding unlicensed contracting and permit violations
• Compliance hearing for 4450 27th Av regarding junk, trash, and boat/trailer storage
• Evidentiary hearing for 100 S US Highway 1 regarding a sign violation
• Compliance hearing for 2245 130th Av SW regarding building permits, zoning, and excavation
• Compliance hearing for 1426 24th St SW regarding right-of-way alteration without a permit

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

Environmental Land Acquisition Panel

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on solid waste assessments and federal transit grant applications. The body is also considering the purchase of two land sites via the Environmental Lands Acquisition Bond and reviewing FY26/27 health insurance and benefit plans.

• Purchase of 9.7-acre 12300-Archie Carr site and 36.99-acre Winter Beach 73rd St. site
• Public hearing for Solid Waste Assessments - Collection and Disposal Ordinance Amendment
• C-PACE Program consideration for 9055 17th Place
• Award of Bid 2026009 for Emergency Operations Warehouse Addition
• Approval of ADA Transition Plan for Rights-of-Way

Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee

The Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss coastal management topics. Key items include a discussion on offshore sand sources for beach nourishment, an update from the Sebastian Inlet District, and the status of county beach parks. The committee will also address Sector 7 matters and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion on offshore sand sources for potential beach nourishment
• Update from the Sebastian Inlet District on inlet management
• Status report on County Beach Parks
• Sector 7 discussion under Commissioner's Matters
• Approval of minutes from the April 20, 2026 regular meeting

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special exception use and site plan approval for expanding the Westside Racquet Club at 4291 5th Place SW. The applicant proposes restoring existing tennis courts and adding new courts, padel courts, pickleball courts, and a pool over four phases, with only Phase 1 included in this site plan. The PZC will make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the special exception.

• Westside Racquet Club, LLC requests special exception use and site plan approval for a 6.89-acre facility expansion at 4291 5th Place SW, Vero Beach.
• Phase 1 includes restoration of eight tennis courts and construction of four padel courts, plus parking, stormwater, and landscaping.
• The site is zoned RS-3 (Single-Family Residential) with a land use designation of L-2 (Low-Density Residential-2).
• The project was continued from a prior meeting due to the applicant's dissolved corporate status; the item is now reheard.
• The PZC will recommend to the Board of County Commissioners on the special exception; subsequent phases require separate site plan approvals.

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

The MPO will consider and vote on several action items, most notably the FY 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2026 List of Priority Projects. Other actions include approving a consultant scope of services and a resolution for a transportation disadvantaged trust fund grant. Presentations without action include FDOT on CR 510 improvements and an update on South County transportation improvements.

• Consideration of FY 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – roll call vote required
• Consideration of 2026 List of Priority Projects
• Presentation by FDOT on CR 510 Improvements (no action)
• Approval of resolution for FY 2026/27 Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Planning Grant Agreement
• Consideration of General Planning Consultants (GPC) Scope of Services

Children's Services Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss and make funding recommendations. Other business includes the approval of minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting.

• Funding Recommendations

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will discuss two pre‑application proposals: a multipurpose recreational facility called Aspire Pickleball Courts at 7580 Heron Circle, and the Paradise Park Unit 3 development at 2585 93rd Drive. Both items will be presented via Microsoft Teams and will cover site improvements, utility work, and roadway enhancements. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the committee will consider the applications.

• Aspire Pickleball Courts – multipurpose courts, sidewalks, landscaping, lighting at 7580 Heron Circle, Vero Beach
• Paradise Park Unit 3 – development of 93 platted lots with right‑of‑way, utility, roadway, and drainage work at 2585 93rd Drive, Vero Beach

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will discuss two applications at its June 3, 2026 meeting held via Microsoft Teams. The first is a major site plan for the Glendale North II industrial project at 2605 49th Street, Vero Beach, proposing three buildings, parking, landscaping, and access management. The second is a preliminary plat for Riddle Ranches Roadway at 7805 21st Street SW, Vero Beach, converting an existing roadway easement into a private right‑of‑way.

• Review Glendale North II industrial site plan (3 buildings, parking, warehousing) at 2605 49th Street, Vero Beach
• Review Riddle Ranches Roadway preliminary plat converting easement to private ROW at 7805 21st Street SW, Vero Beach

MPO Joint CAC and BPAC

The MPO Citizens Advisory Committee and Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will hold a joint meeting to review long-term transportation planning. The body will consider the 2027-2031 Transportation Improvement Program and the 2026 priority project list.

• FY 2027 – FY 2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• 2026 List of Priority Projects
• General Planning Consultant (GPC) Scope of Services

Board of County Commissioners

The Indian River County Commission will consider a consent agenda of routine payments and contract approvals, a proclamation honoring a pastor, and a public notice scheduling a future hearing on new fiscal year 2026/2027 utility rates. A closed litigation session is also planned for a beachfront property lawsuit. The board will review a revision to the Local Jobs Grant Program and updates to the Utilities Services integrated water master plan.

• Public notice to schedule a hearing on adopting new Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Utility Rates and Fees
• Request for closed litigation session in Indian River County vs. Twenty-Two Beachfront Properties case
• Revision to the Indian River County Local Jobs Grant Program
• Change order and final payment for Oslo Water Production Facility sand strainer replacement ($12.25.518)
• Request for approval of leachate treatment pilot test at the Solid Waste Disposal District

Public Safety Council for Criminal Justice, Mental Health & Substance Abuse

The Public Safety Council will consider approving minutes from February and elect a chairman and vice chairman. They will receive a report from the Indian River County Opioid & Substance Use Task Force, including an RFP update and recommendations, and hear status and performance updates for the Mental Health Court Program. Public comment will be heard on agenda items.

• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2026 (action required)
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman (action required)
• Report from Indian River County Opioid & Substance Use Task Force – RFP update and recommendations
• Status and performance updates for Mental Health Court Program

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The Indian River County MPO Technical Advisory Committee will meet on May 29, 2026 to approve the FY 2027‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and other agenda items. Action is required on the TIP, the 2026 List of Priority Projects, and the General Planning Consultant scope of services. The committee will also approve the March 27, 2026 meeting minutes and receive a status report of MPO advisory committees.

• Approval of March 27, 2026 meeting minutes (action required)
• Consideration and approval of FY 2027‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program (action required)
• Consideration of the 2026 List of Priority Projects (action required)
• Consideration of the General Planning Consultant (GPC) Scope of Services (action required)
• Status Report of MPO Advisory Committees (no action required)

The Technical Advisory Committee approved the Unified Planning Work Program for FY 2026/27–FY 2027/28. Members also approved the 2026 Title VI Program Update to ensure continued federal transportation planning funds. Additional presentations covered roadway improvement projects and transportation technology data.

• Approved January 23, 2026, meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved FY 2026/27–FY 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) (11-0)
• Approved 2026 Title VI Program Update (11-0)

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board

The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board will hold an annual public workshop to discuss transit services. The board will decide on a reimbursement invoice for a planning grant and review the 2026/27 service plan and rate model.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 26, 2026
• Review of Progress Report and Reimbursement Invoice #3 for the 2025/26 Planning Grant
• Consideration of the 2026/27 Annual Update to the Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP) and Rate Model
• Senior Resource Association Drivers of the Year Awards recognition
• Planning and Community Transportation Coordinator status reports

Tourist Development Council

The Tourist Development Council will review authorized uses of tourist tax revenue and receive an update on tax collections. It will present the 2026‑2027 budget and describe the tourist development grant rating sheets. The council will then discuss budget requests for the 2026/2027 fiscal year and decide the level of funding to allocate.

• Authorized Uses of Tourist Tax Revenue per Florida Statute 125.0104(5)(a)
• Tourist Tax Revenue Update
• Description of Tourist Development Grant Rating Sheets
• 2026‑2027 Budget Presentations
• Discussion and decision on budget requests and funding levels

The Council approved a $50,000 allocation for the Vero Beach Air Show to support marketing and planning. Additionally, the Council reelected Karen Mechling as Vice-Chair.

• Approved August agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes with one revision (7-0)
• Reelected Karen Mechling as Vice-Chair (6-0)
• Allocated $50,000 to Vero Beach Air Show, Inc. for Tourism Partnership Opportunities (6-0)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates from the Community Services Department on the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program and the Planning and Development Services Department. Members from local cities and nonprofit housing providers will report on affordable housing actions in their jurisdictions. The meeting is largely procedural with informational updates and no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2026 regular meeting
• SHIP program updates from Community Services Department
• Planning and Development Services Department update
• Local affordable housing action updates from representatives of Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Indian River Shores, Orchid, Habitat for Humanity, and other stakeholders
• Next meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

The Children's Services Advisory Committee Grant Subcommittee will meet over four days to review grant proposals from local and regional non-profits. The final session on May 20 will include the approval of minutes and committee votes on funding recommendations.

• Review of grant proposals from Hibiscus Children’s Center, 4KIDS, and Boys & Girls Clubs
• Discussion of youth programs including rowing, sailing, and early learning
• Approval of March 24, 2026, meeting minutes
• Committee vote on funding recommendations
• Public comment period prior to action

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will discuss two applications: a major site‑plan for a racquet and fitness complex at 5950 49th Street, Vero Beach, and a right‑of‑way abandonment at 5910 24th Street, Vero Beach. The committee will consider draft comments on each project and address any questions. The meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

• Project 2004110179 – SPMJ site‑plan for Providence Pointe Recreation, 3,768 SF racquet pavilion with tennis and pickleball courts, fitness center, lounge, kitchen, and office at 5950 49th St.
• Project 2001070129 – ROWA right‑of‑way abandonment for 24th St. and 59th Ave. at 5910 24th St.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a local option gas tax interlocal agreement and ordinance, an amended developer agreement for Reams Glen, and an ordinance extending a temporary moratorium on zoning changes in the Oslo Corridor study area. The board will also consider emergency repairs to the correctional facility fire suppression system and several consent agenda items including a license agreement for a resident deputy at Donald MacDonald Campground and replacement of sodium hypochlorite storage tanks. A closed litigation session regarding beachfront properties is also requested.

• Public hearing on local option gas tax interlocal agreement/ordinance adoption
• Public hearing on Reams Glen amended and reinstated developer agreement
• Public hearing on ordinance extending temporary moratorium on zoning changes in Oslo Corridor study area
• Request for emergency repairs to the Correctional Facility Fire Suppression System
• License agreement for resident deputy at Donald MacDonald Campground

Economic Development Council

The Economic Development Council will meet on May 19, 2026 to consider several agenda items. It will conduct a final review and recommendation of the Local Jobs Grant Program and hear a presentation on building fiber‑optic cable infrastructure for Indian River County. The agenda also includes a site‑specific request for County authorization of a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C‑Pace) financing agreement and a discussion of the Florida Council of 100 Ambition Accelerated Campaign. Minutes from the March 17 and April 21, 2026 regular meetings will be approved.

• Approval of minutes from the March 17 2026 and April 21 2026 regular meetings
• Site‑specific business request for County authorization of a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C‑Pace) financing agreement
• Final review and recommendation of the Local Jobs Grant Program
• Presentation on building the Digital Future of Indian River County – fiber‑optic cable infrastructure
• Discussion of the Florida Council of 100 Ambition Accelerated Campaign (Chairman Matters)

Code Enforcement Board

The Indian River County Code Enforcement Board meeting on May 18, 2026 will conduct evidentiary and compliance hearings for a series of code‑violation cases. The board will review evidence, hear testimony, and decide whether violations exist, set corrective timelines, and assess fines per Florida Statutes §162.09. Cases include junk, trash, debris, illegal vehicle parking, and zoning‑district use violations at addresses such as 4450 27th Ave, Vero Beach and 4415 31st Ave, Vero Beach.

• Board No. 195055, Case No. 2026010034 – junk, trash, debris violation (CHP 973) at 4450 27th Ave, Vero Beach
• Board No. 195064, Case No. 2026020026 – recreational vehicle illegal use (CHP 911) at 4415 31st Ave, Vero Beach
• Board No. 195068, Case No. 2026020049 – zoning‑district use violation (CHP 911) at 4385 23rd Ct, Vero Beach
• Board No. 195074, Case No. 2026030021 – property maintenance and unsecured vacant structure violations (CHP 403) at 4480 28th Ave, Vero Beach
• Board No. 195131, Case No. 2026020061 – overgrown weeds and fence violations (CHP 973, CHP 917) at 4480 34th Ct, Vero Beach

Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee

The Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee will vote to approve minutes from its April 20 and April 14 meetings. It will also receive updates on the 2026 Beach & Shore Preservation Plan, the Sebastian Inlet District, and the status of county beach parks. Public comment will be allowed on any agenda items or additional proposals.

• Approve minutes from regular meeting on April 20, 2026
• Approve minutes from special call meeting on April 14, 2026
• Discussion on BPP 2026 update (Coastal Division)
• Update from the Sebastian Inlet District
• Status of County Beach Parks

The committee approved the minutes from the April 20 and April 14 meetings by unanimous vote. It also passed a unanimous motion recommending that the county continue pursuing an offshore sand source near Bethel Shoals and request a one‑page summary of next steps from staff. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 20, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2026 (unanimous)
• Recommended county continue pursuing offshore sand source near Bethel Shoals and request staff summary (unanimous)

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee is holding a pre-application conference to discuss four proposed development projects. These meetings are used to review project plans before formal applications proceed.

• NRH Live Local Townhomes: 44-unit townhome community along 87th Court, 87th Avenue, 86th Court, and 86th Drive
• Convenience Store & Fuel US-1/CR510: 3,956 SF store with 12 fuel stations at 8455 US Highway 1
• Nissan of Vero Beach Site Modification: Back-lot addition and storm pond expansion at 946 US Highway 1
• 45th Street Outdoor Storage: Facility with paved access road, stormwater pond, and eight storage yards at 4795 45th Street

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

The Children’s Services Advisory Committee Grant Subcommittee reviews grant proposals from a range of child‑service agencies over three days (May 13‑15). On May 20 the subcommittee will approve the March 24 minutes, consider funding recommendations, hear brief public comments, and cast a vote on the grant allocations. The meeting focuses on allocating county support to the presented programs.

• Grant proposal from Hibiscus Children’s Center, Inc – Supporting Families in Crisis
• Grant proposal from 4KIDS of SOUTH FLORIDA, Inc – Foster Care services
• Grant proposal from Tykes & Teens, Inc – Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
• Grant proposal from Early Learning Coalition of IR Martin & Okeechobee – Language and Literacy Development curriculum
• Funding Recommendations and Committee Vote on May 20

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

The CSAC Grant Subcommittee will review dozens of grant proposals over four days and, on May 20, will approve the March 24 minutes, consider funding recommendations, hear brief public comments, and cast votes on the proposals.

• Grant presentations from organizations such as Hibiscus Children’s Center, 4KIDS of South Florida, and Youth Guidance Donation Fund
• Funding Recommendations to allocate grant money to approved child‑service programs
• Approval of minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period (max five minutes per speaker)
• Committee vote on the grant proposals

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a request for a special exception use and site plan approval for a racquet club facility at 4291 5th Place SW. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the April 9 meeting and a public hearing on the Westside Racquet Club project.

• Approval of April 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public hearing: Westside Racquet Club special exception use and site plan
• Westside Racquet Club: 4291 5th Place SW, RS-3 zoning
• Westside Racquet Club: 4 phases, Phase 1 includes 8 tennis courts, 4 padel courts

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

The CSAC Grant Subcommittee will review dozens of grant proposals for children’s and youth services over four days. On May 20, the committee will approve the March 24 minutes, consider funding recommendations, hear brief public comments, and cast a vote on the grants.

• Grant presentations from Hibiscus Children’s Center, 4KIDS of SOUTH FLORIDA, and others (May 13)
• Grant presentations from Vero Beach Rowing Inc., Feed the Lambs Enrichment Program, and others (May 14)
• Grant presentations from Big Brothers Big Sisters, Children’s Home Society, and others (May 15)
• Approval of March 24, 2026 meeting minutes (May 20)
• Funding recommendations and committee vote on grant awards (May 20)

Children's Services Advisory Committee

The committee will hear informational presentations from the School District and Hospital District, receive a Community Services Director report, and discuss new business including a Mid-Year Report Update and RCMA Outcomes. Old business includes site visits. No final votes on funding or policy are scheduled.

• Mid-Year Report Update
• RCMA Outcomes
• Site Visits (Old Business)
• Grant presentations scheduled for May 13–15 and May 20
• Law Enforcement and School District data updates

The committee approved the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes by an 11‑0 vote. It also approved updates to the Enhancing Infant and Toddler Care and SMRAT Early Care and Education program outcomes by a 10‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (11-0)
• Approved updates to Enhancing Infant and Toddler Care and SMRAT Early Care and Education program outcomes (10-0)

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will discuss draft comments on four land development applications. The meeting focuses on final plats for residential projects and a developer agreement amendment.

• Chiarenza AOE: Proposal to split 35.38 acres into four lots at 6655 8TH Street
• Emerson Oaks PD Phase 1 Final Plat: 77 single family residential units at 4575 13TH Street SW
• Riverton Final Plat: Residential development at 4055 Indian River Boulevard
• Emerson Oaks Developer’s Agreement: First amendment for 13TH Street realignment at 4555 13TH Street SW

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on a developer agreement for Reams Glen, a special exception for a private K-12 school, and a rezoning for Habitat for Humanity. Consent agenda includes property exchanges, fire rescue vehicle purchases, and a disaster debris management contract. Commissioners will also consider naming the Old Dodgertown Golf Course after the O'Malley family.

• Public hearing: Special exception for TLC VBCS, LLC to construct and operate a private K-12 school
• Public hearing: Reams Glen amended and reinstated developer agreement
• Public hearing: Rezone approximately 7.79 acres for Indian River County Habitat for Humanity
• 74th Avenue property exchange with Pellegrino and Michelle Barone, Oslo Road Agriculture, LLC and Beale Holdings, Inc.
• Approval for purchase of Fire Rescue Brush Truck and Fire Rescue Apparatus (Engines)

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will discuss four pre-application proposals. These include a subdivision for an industrial site, a residence with a private sport shooting range, a new fuel station at Sam's Club, and a primary care clinic for the VA. No decisions are made at this stage; the meeting serves as a preliminary review.

• Timothy Rose Industrial Site: subdividing 7355 9th Street SW into 4 lots, with development on lot 1 and future use for lot 3.
• MRW Residence and Associated Retreat: residential structure with detached garage and private sport shooting range at 2245 130th Avenue SW.
• Sam's Club #6520 Fuel Station: new fuel station in NW corner of existing parking lot at 5565 20th Street, replacing existing station with parking.
• Vero Beach VA Primary Care: full site and new construction of a medical clinic at 5865 College Lane.

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

Value Adjustment Board

The Value Adjustment Board will adopt the Special Magistrates’ recommendations for the 2025 tax year, approve a $50 maximum filing fee for petition filings, and authorize the execution of required tax notice and certification forms. The board will also authorize the clerk to solicit special magistrates for 2026 hearings and address other business items.

• Approve Special Magistrates’ recommendations as the Board’s decision
• Adopt filing fee of up to $50 per parcel for the 2025 petition filing period
• Authorize execution of Tax Impact Notice DR‑529 and Certification Forms DR‑488
• Authorize clerk to solicit attorney, tangible, and appraiser special magistrates for 2026 hearings
• Public comment and other business

CSAC Needs Subcommittee

The Children’s Services Advisory Committee Needs Assessment Subcommittee will convene to approve previous minutes, review a report on community impact and fiscal responsibility, and assign data collection and narrative tasks. The meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at the Indian River County Administration Complex.

• Approval of March 3, 2026 minutes
• Community Services Director Report on impact, engagement, and governance
• Data collection and narrative assignments
• Site visits discussion
• Public comment period

Code Enforcement Board

The Indian River County Code Enforcement Board will meet to review evidence and compliance hearings regarding various property code violations, including junk vehicles, overgrown weeds, and zoning issues. The board will also introduce a new attorney and provide an overview of its quasi-judicial procedures.

• Introduction of new Code Board attorney by Assistant County Attorney Chris Hicks
• Hearings for junk vehicles, overgrown weeds, and zoning violations at 4215 25th Ave
• Hearings for junk vehicles and overgrown weeds at 4485 62nd Ct
• Hearings for vacation rental license and fence violations at 5946 62nd Ln
• Hearings for junk vehicles and overgrown weeds at 4480 34th Ct

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will receive updates from Community Services on SHIP and from Planning and Development Services, followed by local affordable housing action updates from city and town representatives, non-profit and for-profit housing sectors, and a county commissioner. The meeting is routine and procedural, with no votes on specific ordinances or funding amounts.

• SHIP program updates from Community Services Department
• Planning and Development Services Department update
• Local affordable housing action reports from Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Indian River Shores, and Orchid
• Representative from Habitat for Humanity providing non-profit housing update
• County Commissioner Susan Adams providing BCC updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request to construct and operate a private K-12 school. The body is also reviewing a collective bargaining agreement for Battalion Chiefs and several infrastructure grants and contracts.

• Public hearing for TLC VBCS, LLC's request to construct and operate a private K-12 school
• Ratification of Battalion Chief Collective Bargaining Agreement effective Oct 1, 2025, through Sept 30, 2027
• Grant agreements for Orchid Island Estates and Hobart Landing septic-to-sewer projects
• Award of RFQ 2025043 to Amici Engineering Contractors LLC for Hobart Landing project
• Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County for recyclables processing

The Commissioners approved the amended agenda, deleting Item 5.F and postponing Item 9.J (5-0). They adopted the March 10 and March 24 meeting minutes (5-0 each). The consent agenda items, including several grant agreements and a fire station change order, were approved (5-0). The Board ratified the two‑year Battalion Chief collective bargaining agreement (5-0), accepted donations for the new pump‑out vessel program, postponed a public hearing on a special‑exception request, and postponed the license agreement for the Donald MacDonald Campground resident deputy.

• Approved agenda amendment deleting Item 5.F and postponing Item 9.J (5-0)
• Adopted March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted March 24, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including grant agreements and fire station change order (5-0)
• Ratified Battalion Chief collective bargaining agreement (5-0)
• Accepted $29,062.50 and $10,000 donations for pump‑out vessel program (5-0)
• Postponed public hearing on TLC VBCS, LLC special‑exception request to May 5, 2026 (5-0)
• Postponed License Agreement for Resident Deputy at Donald MacDonald Campground (5-0)

Economic Development Council

The Economic Development Council will hold a special call meeting to hear presentations on Opportunity Zones 2.0 and workforce development. Representatives from local educational and workforce organizations will provide updates.

• Presentation on Opportunity Zones 2.0
• Workforce development presentations from School District of Indian River County, Indian River State College, CareerSource Research Coast, and United Against Poverty Indian River Campus
• Discussion on Florida Council of 100 Ambition Accelerated Campaign

The council lacked a quorum, so no formal actions could be approved. By consensus the agenda item on the Florida Council of 100 Ambition Accelerated Campaign was removed. The council also agreed that the Chair will submit a letter of support for the county’s recommended Opportunity Zones 2.0 census tracts. The next meeting is set for May 19, 2026.

• No quorum; formal actions could not be approved
• Agenda Item 5A removed by consensus
• Minutes could not be approved due to lack of quorum
• Consensus to have Chair submit Letter of Support for Opportunity Zones 2.0 tract nominations
• Chair to submit the Letter of Support to Florida Commerce

Environmental Land Acquisition Panel

The Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel will discuss updates on Nomination Period 1 through 3 properties and discuss Nomination Period 4 properties. They will also discuss the nomination and review process moving forward. Public comment will be heard. The meeting is procedural with no votes on acquisitions.

• Update and status of Nomination Period 1 properties
• Update and status of Nomination Period 2 through 3 properties
• Discussion of Nomination Period 4 properties
• Discussion of nomination and review process moving forward
• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2026 regular meeting

Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee

The Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the 2026 Beach Preservation Plan Update and receive presentations on current beach conditions and restoration projects. The committee will also hear updates from the Sebastian Inlet District and on the status of county beach parks. Action will be taken on approval of minutes from the March 16th meeting.

• Discussion on the 2026 Beach Preservation Plan Update
• Presentation on current beach conditions and restoration projects
• Update from the Sebastian Inlet District
• Status of County Beach Parks
• Approval of minutes from March 16th, 2026

The committee discussed various beach preservation topics, including sand sources, sector risks, and long‑term nourishment planning. A motion was offered to ask the State to reevaluate the Coastal Construction Control Line, but it failed because no member seconded it. No other actions were approved or denied.

• Motion to have State reevaluate Coastal Construction Control Line failed (no second)

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will meet on April 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams to discuss Application 94100021, a major site‑plan for the St. Vincent de Paul Support Services Building at 5480 85th Street, Vero Beach. The project proposes unifying two parcels and constructing a building for job training, a food pantry, and related site improvements in two phases. Draft comments will be reviewed and questions addressed during the meeting.

• Review SPMJ Site Plan for St. Vincent de Paul Support Services Building at 5480 85th Street, Vero Beach

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special call meeting to receive a case overview from the County Attorney. The session focuses on settlement negotiations regarding pending cases involving the IRC Sheriff.

• Settlement negotiation for IRC Sheriff pending cases

The Board of County Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the settlement agreement presented by County Attorney Jennifer Shuler. The settlement provides an additional $3.5 million for the Sheriff’s FY 2025‑2026 budget and a $4 million increase for the FY 2026‑2027 budget. In return, Sheriff Eric Flowers will dismiss the pending Circuit Court case and his budget appeal, and will not seek further budget amendments except in a declared emergency.

• Approved settlement with Sheriff, adding $3.5M to FY 2025‑2026 budget and $4M to FY 2026‑2027 budget (5-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a preliminary plan for a 374-lot single-family residential project and a request to build a new church and daycare. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for Habitat for Humanity.

• Bluewater Bay PD: Preliminary plan for 374 single-family homes at 85th Street and 90th Avenue
• Ocean’s Unite Christian Centre: Major Site Plan for a new church and daycare facility
• Indian River County Habitat for Humanity: Request to rezone ±7.79 acres to RM-6 Multiple-Family Residential District

Local Mitigation Strategy Work Group

The Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group will approve draft meeting minutes, update its contact list, and review the current project prioritization list. The group will vote on a new project presented by the City of Sebastian to retrofit Hardee Dam gates and the Twin Ditches spillway. It will also provide updates on upcoming public comment meetings and discuss the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) notice of funding opportunity.

• Approve draft meeting minutes from October 9, 2025 and December 16, 2025
• Update LMS contact list
• Review current project prioritization list
• Vote on City of Sebastian retrofit of Hardee Dam gates and Twin Ditches spillway
• Public comment meetings scheduled for March‑April at various town chambers and media rooms

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will discuss five applications via Microsoft Teams. Items include a change‑of‑use to a private gym at 56 & 65 43rd Court/Avenue, ADA‑related upgrades for Orchard Grove Apartments, an expansion of The Home Depot rental center at 1885 58th Avenue, an amenity site for Harmony Isles at 1375 98th Avenue, and a 22‑lot single‑family development called Magnolia Place at 6285 33rd Street.

• Renfrew Gym – change of use and parcel unification at 56 43rd Court / 65 43rd Avenue
• Orchard Grove Apartments – ADA rehabilitation, regrading and sidewalk repaving at 1810 Woodland Circle
• The Home Depot #0213 Expansion – rental center and storage building addition at 1885 58th Avenue
• Harmony Isles Amenity Site – amenity facilities for residential project at 1375 98th Avenue
• Magnolia Place – proposed 22‑lot single‑family subdivision at 6285 33rd Street

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

The Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization will consider several items that require formal action, including the FY 2026/27‑28 Unified Planning Work Program and the 2026 Title VI Program Update. It will also review the Community Transportation Coordinator annual evaluation for FY 2024/25 and approve minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting. A presentation on transportation technology and data will be given without a vote.

• Consideration of the FY 2026/27 – FY 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program (action required)
• Consideration of the 2026 Title VI Program Update (action required)
• Review of Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) Annual Evaluation Report for FY 2024/25 (action required)
• Presentation on Transportation Technology and Data (no action required)
• Approval of Minutes from February 11, 2026 (action required)

The Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization approved three items unanimously: the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes, the FY 2026/27‑FY 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program, and the 2026 Title VI Program Update. It also approved the FY 2024/25 Community Transportation Coordinator Annual Evaluation. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 11, 2026 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Approved FY 2026/27‑FY 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program (11-0)
• Approved 2026 Title VI Program Update (11-0)
• Approved FY 2024/25 Community Transportation Coordinator Annual Evaluation (11-0)

MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

The Indian River County MPO Citizens Advisory Committee will approve the February 3, 2026 minutes and then consider two action items: the FY 2026/27‑28 Unified Planning Work Program and the 2026 Title VI Program Update. Additional items include a summary of roadway improvement projects and a presentation on transportation technology and data, which do not require a vote. The meeting will also include status reports, public comments, and other business before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from February 3, 2026 (action required)
• Consider FY 2026/27‑28 Unified Planning Work Program (action required)
• Consider 2026 Title VI Program Update (action required)
• Summary sheet on roadway improvement projects (no action required)
• Presentation on transportation technology and data (no action required)

The Citizens Advisory Committee approved the February 3, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously (10‑0). It also approved the FY 2026/27‑FY 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program with an 11‑0 vote. The 2026 Title VI Program Update was approved unanimously (10‑0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 3, 2026 minutes (10-0)
• Approved FY 2026/27‑FY 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program (11-0)
• Approved 2026 Title VI Program Update (10-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will discuss a staff‑initiated amendment to the Land Development Regulation that would create allowances and rules for mobile food dispensing vehicles (food trucks). The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering routine payments, financial reports, and several resolutions canceling taxes on specific public‑purpose properties. Additional items include a grant agreement for the North Sebastian Septic‑to‑Sewer conversion Phase 2c and a license agreement with the City of Vero Beach for pump‑out vessel storage.

• Public hearing: amendment to LDR for mobile food dispensing vehicles (food trucks)
• Resolution canceling taxes on PALM BAY JOAN, LLC – 11.74‑acre Durrance Place site
• Resolution canceling taxes on Hale 580 US1, LLC & Hale Grove 4, LLC – 21.89‑acre Hale Grove site
• Approval of Florida DEP Grant LG030 for North Sebastian Septic‑to‑Sewer Conversion Project – Phase 2c
• License agreement with City of Vero Beach for pump‑out vessel storage at City Marina

The Board unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-006, establishing a Food Truck ordinance that eliminates the 3‑acre minimum site size, removes the paved‑surface requirement, and allows trucks to stay up to 24 hours. Commissioners also approved Resolution 2026‑031 to move forward with the Rain Tree Corner Subdivision culvert replacement assessment. The Board voted to withdraw from the Winter Beach 73rd Environmental Lands Acquisition contract during due diligence and to re‑enter negotiations within six months pending title clearance. Additional routine items on the consent agenda, including various check payments, tax‑cancellation resolutions, and the annual financial report, were approved.

• Approved Food Truck Ordinance (Ordinance 2026-006) – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution 2026-031 for Rain Tree Corner culvert assessment – vote 5-0
• Approved staff recommendation to withdraw from Winter Beach 73rd ELAP contract and re‑enter negotiations within six months – vote 5-0
• Approved Checks and Electronic Payments (Feb 21‑27, 2026) – approved
• Approved Participation in New Remnant Defendants Opioid Settlement – approved
• Approved tax‑cancellation resolutions for PALM BAY JOAN, LLC; Hale Grove; iTHINK Financial/Maffett – approved
• Approved Revised Agreement for Use of Facilities with School Board – approved
• Approved Annual Financial Report by County Commissioners – approved

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The committee will hold a pre‑application conference on April 6, 2026 at 1:30 pm (in person and via Microsoft Teams). Members will review application #2026030007 submitted by Edgar Montes for a metal building to house a home‑furnishing store at 3906 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach. The meeting is for discussion and preliminary review, not a final decision. Special accommodation requests must be made 48 hours in advance.

• Review of application #2026030007 for a Commercial Steel Buildings project at 3906 Old Dixie Hwy, Vero Beach

MPO Bicycle Advisory Committee

The Indian River County MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet on March 31, 2026. The committee will approve the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting and consider two action items: the FY 2026/27‑FY 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program and the 2026 Title VI Program Update. Several informational items will be presented without requiring a vote, and the public will have an opportunity to comment.

• Approval of minutes from the BPAC meeting on January 27, 2026 (action required)
• Consideration of the FY 2026/27‑FY 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) (action required)
• Consideration of the 2026 Title VI Program Update (action required)
• Summary sheet on roadway improvement projects (no action required)
• Presentation on transportation technology and data (no action required)

The committee approved the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting (4‑0). Members voted unanimously (5‑0) to send a letter to FDOT requesting 7‑foot bike lanes on A1A with no AVTs. The FY 2026/27‑FY 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program was approved (5‑0). The 2026 Title VI Program Update was also approved (5‑0).

• Approved Jan 27, 2026 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved sending a letter to FDOT about 7‑foot bike lanes on A1A (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2026/27‑FY 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Title VI Program Update (5‑0)

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The MPO Technical Advisory Committee will meet to review and take action on the Unified Planning Work Program for the next two fiscal years. The committee will also consider the 2026 Title VI Program Update.

• FY 2026/27 – FY 2027/28 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• 2026 Title VI Program Update
• Summary Sheet on Roadway Improvement Projects
• Presentation on Transportation Technology and Data

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a miscellaneous budget amendment and various infrastructure agreements. The meeting includes decisions on public transportation updates, water quality surveys, and landfill gas project change orders.

• Public hearing for Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 04
• Change orders to SCS for Landfill Gas Wellfield Project totaling $107,200 and $18,873
• FDOT Amendment No. 1 for CR510/85th Street to 58th Avenue
• Resolution of support for 28th Court and 49th Street Sidewalk Project
• Reclaimed Water Agreement with The Windsor Club Inc.

The Board adopted the consent agenda, approving a series of staff‑recommended actions including a fire station disposition, an FDOT road amendment, sidewalk and Title VI transportation updates, and a grant for Gifford Dock Park. It also approved the Supervisor of Elections’ request for petition‑verification fees and added a new polling site while moving another. Finally, the Commissioners approved the FY 2026‑27 Children Services allocation of $3,778,838, an $299,346 increase. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0), covering multiple staff recommendations
• Approved FDOT Amendment No.1 to Locally Funded Agreement for CR510/85th St (Resolution 2026‑016) (5‑0)
• Approved support resolution for 28th Court and 49th St sidewalk project (Resolution 2026‑017) (5‑0)
• Approved Title VI Program Update for Public Transportation (Resolution 2026‑018) (5‑0)
• Approved grant for Gifford Dock Park & Conservation Area (Resolution 2026‑019) (5‑0)
• Approved petition verification and election fees allocation to Supervisor of Elections (5‑0)
• Approved addition of new polling location at Richardson Center and relocation of precinct #25 polling place (5‑0)
• Approved Children Services FY 2026‑27 funding: $3,778,838 (increase $299,346, 8.6%) (5‑0)

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

The Children’s Services Advisory Committee Grant Subcommittee will discuss old business items such as site visits and grant presentation expectations, and will review the conflict‑of‑interest policy. The primary decision item is the review of the Program Finance Section for the 2026 CSAC Grant applications (applications 26‑27). Public comment will be allowed before any action is taken.

• Review of site visits and grant presentation expectations (old business)
• Review of conflict‑of‑interest policy (new business)
• Examination of the Program Finance Section for CSAC Grant applications 26‑27

The CSAC Grants Subcommittee voted 14-0 to reorder the agenda, placing New Business and Conflict of Interest before Old Business. It also approved the February 17, 2026 meeting minutes with a 12-0 vote. No other actions were decided.

• Motion to move New Business, Conflict of Interest before Old Business approved (14-0)
• Motion to approve February 17, 2026 minutes approved (12-0)

Code Enforcement Board

Environmental Land Acquisition Panel

The Environmental Lands Acquisition Panel will elect officers and review minutes from previous meetings. The body will discuss property nominations from periods 1 through 4 and consider the emergency acquisition process for Fort Drum 150.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Presentation and summary of Nomination Period 4 properties
• Status update on Nomination Period 1 through 3 properties
• Consideration of emergency acquisition process for Fort Drum 150

The panel elected Roland DeBlois as chair and Janice Broda as vice‑chair, and approved the minutes from the December 2025 and February 2026 meetings unanimously. It formally rescinded the prior emergency‑acquisition declaration for the Fort Drum 150 parcel, returning it to the regular acquisition list. The panel also directed continued outreach on the Epic Estates parcel and recognized the North Sebastian Maxwell property meets the minimum criteria to move forward.

• Elected Roland DeBlois as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Janice Broda as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved December 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Rescinded emergency acquisition for Fort Drum 150, returning it to normal list (unanimous)
• Recognized North Sebastian Maxwell property meets minimum criteria to proceed
• Directed continued outreach to determine seller willingness for Epic Estates property

Economic Development Council

The Indian River County Economic Development Council will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, hear reports, and discuss the Local Jobs Grant Program guidelines. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 PM at the Indian River County Administration Complex.

• Approval of February 24, 2026, meeting minutes
• Indian River County Chamber Report
• Planning and Development Services Report
• Vero Beach Airport Informational Update
• Local Jobs Grant Program Guidelines and Discussion

The Economic Development Council unanimously approved the minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting. Council members reached consensus to modify the Local Jobs Grant program, including eliminating the lowest wage tier and changing reporting requirements. Staff were instructed to incorporate these recommendations for a final presentation to the Board of County Commissioners at the May EDC meeting.

• Approved February 24, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Directed staff to incorporate Local Jobs Grant revisions for May Board presentation

Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee

The Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes and receive updates on coastal projects, including a presentation on Sector 7 survey results and a special meeting for the 2026 Beach Preservation Plan.

• Approval of February 16, 2026 minutes
• Presentation on Sector 7 Community Survey Results
• Announcement of Public Workshop for Draft Beach Preservation Plan 2026 Update
• Update from the Sebastian Inlet District
• Status of County Beach Parks

The advisory committee appointed William Ferrell as temporary chairman by unanimous vote. Members unanimously approved the minutes from the February 16, 2026 meeting. The committee also voted unanimously to support staff’s approach to keep engaging feeder‑beach property owners about the beach program and project participation.

• Appointed William Ferrell as temporary chairman (unanimous)
• Approved February 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Supported staff approach to continue engaging feeder‑beach property owners (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a request for a Major Site Plan and Administrative Permit Use Approval. The proposal is for the construction of IRC Fire Station 15.

• Major Site Plan and Administrative Permit Use Approval for IRC Fire Station 15 [SP-MA-25-08-37 / 2025020011-98068]

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss land development amendments regarding mobile food dispensing vehicles. The meeting also includes several contract extensions for engineering and architectural services and a revised local housing assistance plan.

• Public hearing on Land Development Regulation amendments for food trucks
• Revised Local Housing Assistance Plan for fiscal years 2024-2027
• Lease agreement with FDOT for county-owned parcel at 5025 41st Street, Vero Beach
• Final payments to Kimley-Horn and Associates and Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
• Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Orchid for emergency facilities

The Board adopted the Local Housing Assistance Plan for FY 2024‑2027. It also approved the resolution accepting final plat dedications for the Lost Tree Preserve planned development of about 453 townhomes. Several routine financial items were approved, including checks and electronic payments for late January through February 2026 and extensions or amendments to multiple consulting agreements. Final payments were authorized for Kimley‑Horn & Associates and Bowman Consulting Group Ltd., and an interlocal agreement with the Town of Orchid for emergency facilities was approved.

• Approved Resolution 2026-013 accepting Lost Tree Preserve PD Townhomes dedications (4-1)
• Approved Local Housing Assistance Plan (Resolution 2026-014)
• Approved checks and electronic payments for Jan 24‑Feb 20, 2026
• Approved first extension and amendment to consulting engineering services agreements
• Approved second amendment to environmental, ecological, and biological support services agreements
• Approved final payment of $625.80 to Kimley‑Horn & Associates
• Approved final payment to Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
• Approved interlocal agreement with Town of Orchid for emergency facilities

Children's Services Advisory Committee

The Children’s Services Advisory Committee will receive reports on community impact, fiscal responsibility, and law‑enforcement and school‑district data. It will hear a presentation from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office and updates on the sub‑committee’s needs assessment and grant activities. The meeting includes public comment before adjourning.

• FY 2025‑2026 Quarter 1 Update
• Community Partner Presentation – Indian River County Sheriff’s Office
• Law Enforcement Data Update – Sheriff Flowers
• School District Data Update – Dr. David K. Moore
• Sub‑committee Updates – Needs Assessment and Grants

The Children’s Services Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting with an 11‑0 vote. No other motions were taken; the remaining agenda items were informational updates.

• Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (11-0)

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will discuss draft comments for two major site plan applications. Both projects involve the development of solar energy facilities.

• FPL Wabasso Solar: 74.5 MW solar energy facility at 705 122ND Avenue
• FPL Shores Solar: 74.5 MW solar energy facility at 750 130TH Avenue

CSAC Needs Subcommittee

The Children’s Services Advisory Committee Needs Assessment Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes, review community impact reports, and discuss family feedback results and data trends. The meeting is held at the Indian River County Administration Complex.

• Approval of July 28, 2025 minutes
• Community Services Director Report
• GIS Team Presentation
• Family Feedback Results
• Data Trend Updates

The Children Services Advisory Committee Needs Assessment Subcommittee met on March 3, 2026. The members approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting with a vote of 4‑0. A quorum was established with five of seven voting members present.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Public Safety Council for Criminal Justice, Mental Health & Substance Abuse

The Public Safety Council will meet to approve minutes, receive an opioid task force report, and discuss mental health court performance. The meeting is held at the County Administration Building in Vero Beach.

• Approval of December 1, 2025 minutes
• Opioid & Substance Use Task Force report
• Mental Health Court program status update
• Public comment opportunity on agenda items

Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board

The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board will meet to elect a Vice Chair and approve previous meeting minutes. The board will also review a progress report and reimbursement invoice for the 2025/26 Planning Grant and evaluate the Community Transportation Coordinator's FY 2024/25 report.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Review of Progress Report and Reimbursement Invoice #2 for the 2025/26 Planning Grant
• Review of the Community Transportation Coordinator Annual Evaluation Report for FY 2024/25
• Consideration of the 2026 Transportation Development Plan (TDP) Annual Update

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The committee will elect its Chair and Vice-Chair and approve minutes from October 22, 2025. Members will discuss Planning and Development Services updates, including proposed changes to the LHAP and SHIP programs. Representatives from local cities and towns will provide affordable housing action updates.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of LHAP Summary of Proposed Changes
• SHIP updates
• Affordable housing action updates from Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Indian River Shores, and Orchid

Board of County Commissioners

The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve consent agenda items, including staffing contracts and environmental monitoring work orders, and will hold public hearings on a federal transit grant, a rezoning request for approximately 18 acres, and the final adoption of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report.

• Hiers Properties, L.L.C. rezoning request for ~18.08 acres from A-1 to RS-3
• Final adoption of the 2025 Indian River County Comprehensive Plan EAR Amendments
• Application for Operating Assistance from the Federal Transit Administration
• Award of Request for Proposal 2026003 for Utilities Technology Master Plan
• Updated 2nd Amendment to Solid Waste and Recyclables Collection Franchise Agreement

The Board adopted a resolution amending the fiscal year 2025‑26 budget. It also approved several contract awards and work orders, including a $518,803 utilities technology plan and multiple environmental restoration projects. All items were approved by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved FY 2025-26 budget amendment (Resolution 2026-011) (4-0)
• Approved award of $518,803 to EMA, Inc. for Utilities Technology Master Plan (4-0)
• Approved Work Order No. 2018006-23 for APTIM Sector 3 dune restoration, $466,466.72 (4-0)
• Approved Work Order No. 2018029-15 for APTIM Sector 5 dune restoration, $289,684.18 (4-0)
• Approved Work Order No. 2023051-6 for Coastal Tech Sector 4 monitoring, $264,179.01 (4-0)
• Approved award of Bid 2026015 to Synagro South, LLC for biosolids dewatering facility (4-0)
• Approved extension of Hampton Park PD Phase 2 improvements to Feb 25, 2027 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of replacement modular unit for Fire Station 15 (unbudgeted) (4-0)

Economic Development Council

The Economic Development Council met on February 24, 2026 at the Indian River County Administration Complex in Vero Beach. The agenda included approval of the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes and a series of presentations covering the Chamber of Commerce report, agricultural cold‑freeze update, economic development report, and an Oslo Corridor discussion. No formal actions or votes were listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the Minutes from the January 20, 2026, Meeting
• Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Report
• Dan Richey – February Cold Freeze & Agricultural Industry Status
• Planning and Development Services Economic Development Report
• Presentation – Oslo Corridor Discussion

The Economic Development Council approved the minutes from its January 20, 2026 meeting. Peggy Jones moved to approve, Aaron Vos seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved January 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Council

The Economic Development Council will meet to receive reports from the Chamber of Commerce and Planning and Development Services. The body will also discuss the Oslo Corridor and the status of the agricultural industry following a February cold freeze.

• Presentation on the Oslo Corridor
• Agricultural industry status report by Dan Richey regarding February cold freeze
• Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Report
• Planning and Development Services Economic Development Report

Code Enforcement Board

The Board will conduct evidentiary and compliance hearings to determine if county code violations exist and set deadlines for correction. The body may impose fines and liens against properties that fail to comply with regulations.

• Evidentiary hearing for 4207 28th Ct regarding junk, debris, and illegal vehicle parking
• Evidentiary hearing for 2001 58th Av regarding landscape maintenance and site plan nonconformance
• Compliance hearing for 6325 Salmon Pl regarding tree removal and land clearing
• Compliance hearing for 3505 65th St regarding zoning district use violation
• Compliance hearing for 1300 13th Av regarding junk vehicles, RV use, and lack of building permit

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will discuss two development applications: a 36-lot subdivision and a drive-through coffee shop. The meeting will be held in person or via Microsoft Teams on February 23, 2026.

• GHO Hiers Subdivision: 36-lot standard RS-3 subdivision at 710 51 St Court
• 7 Brew Coffee: Drive-through coffee shop development at 5995 20 TH Street
• Meeting format: In-person or Microsoft Teams at 1:30 pm
• Quasi-judicial review for both projects
• Applicants: Schulke, Bittle & Stoddard, LLC and HFA-AE, LTD

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Indian River County Technical Review Committee will meet on February 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The committee will review the final plat application for Windsor North Village PD, which proposes 40 single‑family homes and 6 townhomes at 3520 N. Savannah Place. Draft comments on the application will be provided beforehand and discussed at the meeting.

• Final plat for 40 single‑family residential lots and 6 townhomes (Windsor North Village PD) at 3520 N. Savannah Place
• Application No. 2001080111, Request No. 98813, accepted 1/23/2026
• Meeting scheduled 1:30 p.m. via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID 247 517 071 058 05, Passcode 482TV6im)

Tourist Development Council

The Indian River County Tourist Development Council will meet on February 18, 2026 to review updates and make decisions. Items include a tourist tax revenue update, election of a vice‑chairman, a funding request from Vero Beach Air Show, Inc., and an annual update from the IRC Chamber of Commerce. The council may approve or deny the funding request and will elect a new vice‑chairman. Public comment will be permitted on agenda items.

• Tourist Tax Revenue Update
• Vice‑Chairman Election
• Request for Funding Consideration: Vero Beach Air Show, Inc. – Tourism Partnership
• IRC Chamber of Commerce – Annual Update

Environmental Land Acquisition Panel

The panel voted unanimously to declare the Fort Drum easement property an emergency acquisition opportunity based on new wildlife crossing information and a cost‑share offer from the Indian River Land Trust. The panel also unanimously rejected the Indian River Farms Company and Holiday Village parcels for not meeting minimum criteria, and unanimously approved the Elkham Waterway parcels, the 58th Avenue parcel, and the adjacent North Sebastian parcel for further consideration. The recommendation on Fort Drum will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Indian River Farms Company (9.41 acres) rejected – does not meet minimum criteria (unanimous)
• Holiday Village Property (~8 acres) rejected – does not meet minimum criteria (unanimous)
• Elkham Waterway Parcel approved – meets minimum criteria (unanimous)
• Elkham Waterway Graves Property (68.69 acres) approved – meets minimum criteria (unanimous)
• Elkham Waterway In‑Site Parcel (9.76 acres) approved – meets minimum criteria (unanimous)
• 58th Avenue Property (35.5 acres) approved – meets minimum criteria (unanimous)
• Adjacency to North Sebastian Conservation Area parcel investigation motion approved (unanimous)
• Fort Drum easement declared emergency acquisition (unanimous)

CSAC Grants Subcommittee

The Children’s Services Advisory Committee Grant Subcommittee will review the 2024‑2025 Annual Report, the FY 26/27 Needs Assessment Update, the Quarter 1 Executive Summary, and the Strategic Plan Update. The meeting also includes a Community Services Director report on impact, communication, and fiscal responsibility. No specific actions or approvals are listed beyond routine agenda items.

• 2024‑2025 Annual Report
• FY 26/27 Needs Assessment Update
• Quarter 1 Executive Summary
• Strategic Plan Update

The CSAC Grants Subcommittee voted 12‑0 to move the Strategic Plan review to the March meeting. The subcommittee also voted 11‑0, with one abstention, to approve the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. No other actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 4:55 PM.

• Moved Strategic Plan review to March meeting (12‑0)
• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (11‑0, 1 abstain)

Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from January 26, 2026, and receive updates on beach restoration projects and the Sebastian Inlet District. The body will also discuss the status of County Beach Parks.

• Approval of January 26th, 2026 minutes
• Coastal Division updates on beach restoration projects
• Update from the Sebastian Inlet District
• Status of County Beach Parks

The Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 16, 2026 meeting. No other actions requiring a vote were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of informational updates and reports.

• Approved February 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Environmental Land Acquisition Panel

The Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes, review coastal division updates including beach restoration projects, and hear public discussion items.

• Approval of January 26, 2026 minutes
• Coastal Division updates and beach restoration projects
• Update from the Sebastian Inlet District
• Status of County Beach Parks
• Opportunity for public comment

Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)

The Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold elections for its officers and approve the December 10, 2025 minutes. It will adopt new MPO safety targets and consider several transportation plans, including the draft List of Priority Projects, the 2026 Transit Development Plan annual update, and a Transportation Improvement Program amendment for Federal Transit Administration funds. The board will also review an amendment to the Safe Routes to School program agreement.

• Adopt MPO Safety Targets
• Consider Draft List of Priority Projects (LOPP)
• Consider 2026 Transit Development Plan (TDP) Annual Update
• Consider TIP Amendment for Federal Transit Administration Funds
• Amend Safe Routes to School Program Agreement

The Indian River County MPO re‑elected its chair and vice chair, approved the December 10, 2025 minutes, and adopted the MPO Safety Targets. It also approved the draft List of Priority Projects, the 2026 Transit Development Plan update, a $712,000 Transportation Improvement Program amendment for Federal Transit Administration funds, and an amendment to the Safe Routes to School Program agreement.

• Re‑elect Bob McPartlan as Chair (8‑0)
• Elect Aaron Vos as Vice Chair (8‑0)
• Approve December 10, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑0)
• Approve MPO Safety Targets (11‑0)
• Approve Draft List of Priority Projects (9‑2)
• Adopt 2026 Transit Development Plan Annual Update (11‑0)
• Approve TIP Amendment for Federal Transit Administration Funds ($712,000) (11‑0)
• Approve Amendment to Safe Routes to School Program Agreement (11‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on amending the county code and updating the 5-Year Capital Improvements Program. The body will also consider a new ordinance for reasonable accommodations, including certified recovery residences.

• Public hearing for Ordinance Amending Code Indian River County Code Chapter 103
• Proposed Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance including Certified Recovery Residences
• Amendment to the 5-Year Capital Improvements Program (FY 2025/2026 - 2029/2030)
• Work Order No. 27 for 37th Street and Indian River Boulevard intersection improvements
• Resolution cancelling taxes on property at 2035 79th Avenue

The Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026‑001, amending Chapter 103 to move administrative responsibility for county boards and committees from Commissioner Assistants to the County Administrator. The consent agenda was approved, including budget amendment 02, tax cancellation for the 2035 79th Avenue property, and several routine payments and work orders. No other public‑hearing items were acted upon.

• Approved Agenda as amended (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda as amended, postponing Item 9.H (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026‑001 amending Code Chapter 103 (5‑0)
• Approved budget amendment 02 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution cancelling taxes on County‑acquired 2035 79th Avenue property (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement agreement with Tax Collector for Rain Tree Corner Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved updated easement for Florida Power & Light at Sandridge Golf Club (unanimous)
• Approved work order for Kimley‑Horn services at 37th St & Indian River Blvd ($207,880) (unanimous)

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will hold a pre‑application conference to review six development proposals. The agenda includes a change‑of‑use office renovation, a six‑duplex residential project, an 81‑lot single‑family subdivision, an outdoor storage yard, a K‑9 training facility, and a 221‑unit multifamily development on US‑1. The committee will consider zoning, land‑use and site‑improvement requirements for each proposal.

• Change of use to office at 1056 9th Street SW, Vero Beach (Vero Beach Roofing Office Renovations)
• Construction of six one‑story duplexes (12 units) at 4515 34th Avenue, Vero Beach (3 4th Avenue Duplexes)
• Development of 81 single‑family residential lots at 850 17th Street SW, Vero Beach (Oak Terrace)
• Proposed outdoor storage yard at 5045 45th Street, Vero Beach (5045 45TH Street Storage)
• 221‑unit multi‑family housing with clubhouse at 8965‑9025 US Highway 1, Sebastian

Environmental Control Hearing Board

The Environmental Control Hearing Board will consider the draft minutes from December 4, 2025 and any agenda additions or deletions. Members will be sworn in to testify. The board will conduct a hearing on the case of Joseph and Sharon Tessier (Case No. 611-25). The meeting will conclude with a discussion of board matters and adjournment.

• Consideration of draft minutes from December 4, 2025
• Additions‑deletions to the agenda
• Swearing in of individuals who intend to testify
• Hearing of Joseph and Sharon Tessier, Case No. 611-25
• Board matters discussion

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will consider four applications: a site‑plan for converting a commercial building at 2205 43rd Street to office use, a major site‑plan for a 4,166‑square‑foot addition to the River Edge Medical Offices at 14499 US Highway 1, a preliminary plat for 102 single‑family lots at 3700 25th Street SW, and a final plat for phase 1 of Lakeside West at 4455 21st Street SW. Each item will be discussed in a quasi‑judicial session via Microsoft Teams. The committee will address design, zoning compliance, and site‑improvement proposals for each project.

• Site‑plan (minor) for 43rd Street Commercial conversion at 2205 43rd Street, Vero Beach
• Site‑plan (major) for River Edge Medical Offices addition (4,166 SF) at 14499 US Highway 1, Sebastian
• Preliminary plat for Lakeside East Residential subdivision of 102 single‑family lots at 3705 25th Street SW, Vero Beach
• Final plat for Lakeside West PD Phase 1 at 4455 21st Street SW, Vero Beach

MPO Citizen Advisory Committee

The Indian River County MPO Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to elect officers, approve minutes, and adopt MPO safety targets. The committee will also consider the Draft List of Priority Projects, the 2026 Transit Development Plan Annual Update, and a Transportation Improvement Program Amendment.

• Election of officers
• Adoption of MPO Safety Targets
• Consideration of Draft List of Priority Projects (LOPP)
• Consideration of 2026 Transit Development Plan (TDP) Annual Update
• Consideration of TIP Amendment for Federal Transit Administration Funds

The Citizens Advisory Committee re‑elected its chair and vice‑chair, approved the December 2, 2025 minutes, adopted MPO safety performance targets, approved the draft list of priority projects, adopted the 2026 Transit Development Plan, and approved a Transportation Improvement Program amendment to add $712,000 of Federal Transit Administration funds. All motions passed unanimously, with vote counts ranging from 9‑0 to 12‑0. No other actions were taken.

• Re‑elected Juliana Young as Chair (9-0)
• Re‑elected Bruce Hoffman as Vice Chair (9-0)
• Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Adopted MPO safety performance targets (12-0)
• Approved Draft List of Priority Projects (11-0)
• Approved 2026 Transit Development Plan (11-0)
• Approved TIP amendment for $712,000 Federal Transit Administration funds (11-0)

MPO Bicycle Advisory Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet to adopt safety targets and consider the Draft List of Priority Projects. The body will also review the 2026 Transit Development Plan annual update and draft work program tasks for FY 2026/27 through FY 2027/28.

• Adoption of MPO Safety Targets
• Consideration of the Draft List of Priority Projects (LOPP)
• Consideration of the 2026 Transit Development Plan (TDP) Annual Update
• Review of Draft Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Tasks for FY 2026/27 – FY 2027/28
• Election of Officers

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee re‑elected its Chair and Vice Chair, approved the October 28, 2025 combined meeting minutes, adopted MPO safety performance targets, approved the draft List of Priority Projects, and adopted the 2026 Transit Development Plan update. All actions were approved by a 5‑0 vote. No other business was taken.

• Re‑elected Hal Lambert as Chair (5-0)
• Re‑elected Solana Morris as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved October 28, 2025 combined meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved MPO Safety Targets as presented (5-0)
• Approved Draft List of Priority Projects (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Transit Development Plan Annual Update (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the Indian River County Economic Development Strategic Action Plan. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and budget reports.

• Award of bid for new metal roofs for Fire Stations 4 & 5
• Award of bid to Treasure Coast Infrastructure for Floravon Shores Septic-to-Sewer Project
• FDOT utility work agreement for US-1 from North of 87th Street to Sebastian Blvd
• Approval of SimpliGov Enterprise Workflow Automation Platform
• Resolution supporting funding for the Youth Training Center at Sandridge Golf Club

The commissioners approved the agenda amendment, presented a museum proclamation, and adopted the consent agenda. They also approved several staff recommendations, including awarding a roof contract for fire stations 4 and 5, cancelling taxes on a public‑purpose property, and authorizing utility and right‑of‑way agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Gas Transmission.

• Approved agenda as amended (4‑0)
• Presented Vero Beach Museum of Art 40th anniversary proclamation
• Approved Consent Agenda (5‑0)
• Approved award of bid 2026008 to All Area Roofing for new metal roofs on Fire Stations 4 & 5
• Approved resolution cancelling taxes on STAR VERO property at 7855 US Highway 1
• Approved utility work agreement with FDOT for US‑1 (budget $15,557.07)
• Approved amendment to FDOT MOA for 82nd Avenue/CR 619 right‑of‑way
• Approved amendment 2 to Florida Gas Transmission encroachment agreement for Fire Station 7

Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to elect its Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2026 and approve the 2026 meeting schedule. Members will also receive updates on beach restoration projects and the Sebastian Inlet District.

• Election of the Chairman & Vice-Chairman for 2026
• Approval of 2026 Meeting Dates
• Coastal Division updates on beach restoration projects
• Update from the Sebastian Inlet District
• Status of County Beach Parks

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. Members also unanimously elected Bob Auwaerter as Chairman and James Power as Vice‑Chairman. The 2026 meeting dates were approved without dissent.

• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Bob Auwaerter as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected James Power as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates as presented (unanimous)

Code Enforcement Board

The Indian River County Code Enforcement Board meeting will conduct a series of quasi‑judicial hearings on reported code violations. Cases include tree removal, land clearing, junk and trash, zoning‑district use, and other ordinance breaches. The agenda also covers routine items such as roll call, officer elections, approval of prior minutes, and a calendar discussion.

• 6325 Salmon Pl, Vero Beach – Tree removal (CHP 927.05(1)) and land clearing (CHP 927.05(2)) violations
• 9050 66th Ave, Sebastian – Land clearing, wetland alteration, unlicensed contractor and other violations (CHP 927, 928, 929, 930, 400)
• 1040 10th Pl, Vero Beach – Junk, trash, and debris violation (CHP 973.03(2))
• 3505 65th St, Vero Beach – Zoning district use violation (CHP 911.04(2)(C))
• 5385 45th St, Vero Beach – Site‑plan nonconformance (CHP 914) and sign violation (CHP 956)

MPO Technical Advisory Committee

The committee will vote on adopting the 2026 MPO safety performance targets as required by the FAST Act. It will also consider the Draft List of Priority Projects and the 2026 Transit Development Plan annual update. Additional agenda items include a review of the Draft Unified Planning Work Program tasks for FY 2026/27–FY 2027/28 and a status report from MPO advisory committees.

• Adopt MPO Safety Targets for 2026 (action required)
• Consider Draft List of Priority Projects (action required)
• Consider 2026 Transit Development Plan Annual Update (action required)
• Review Draft Unified Planning Work Program Tasks FY 2026/27–FY 2027/28 (no action required)
• Status Report of MPO Advisory Committees (no action required)

The Technical Advisory Committee re‑elected Jason Jeffries as Chair and Alix Bernard as Vice Chair (both 11‑0). Members adopted the MPO Safety Targets aligned with Vision Zero (12‑0), approved the 2026 Transit Development Plan update (12‑0), and authorized a $712,000 TIP amendment for Federal Transit Administration funds (12‑0). They also recommended approving the Draft List of Priority Projects with specific item swaps (11‑1).

• Re‑elect Jason Jeffries as Chair (11‑0)
• Re‑elect Alix Bernard as Vice Chair (11‑0)
• Approve December 5, 2025 meeting minutes (11‑0)
• Adopt MPO Safety Targets (12‑0)
• Recommend approval of Draft List of Priority Projects with swaps (11‑1)
• Approve 2026 Transit Development Plan Annual Update (12‑0)
• Approve TIP Amendment for Federal Transit Administration Funds ($712,000) (12‑0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Indian River County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a staff‑initiated amendment to the Land Development Regulation that would create a Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance, including provisions for certified recovery residences. The commission will also elect a chairman and vice chairman, approve the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting, and address routine commissioner and attorney matters.

• Public hearing on Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance (staff‑initiated LDR amendments)
• Election of chairman and vice chairman
• Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Commissioners matters (routine items)
• Attorney's matters (routine items)

Economic Development Council

The Indian River County Economic Development Council will elect a chair and vice‑chair, approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting, and hear reports from Planning and Development Services and the County Chamber of Commerce. The council will then discuss possible revisions to the Local Jobs Grant Program. The meeting is set for 3:30 PM on January 20, 2026 at the Indian River County Administration Complex, and public comment will be permitted.

• Election of officers (chair and vice‑chair)
• Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting
• Presentation of the Planning and Development Services Economic Development Report
• Presentation of the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Report
• Discussion of revisions to the Local Jobs Grant Program

Children's Services Advisory Committee

The Indian River County Children’s Services Advisory Committee will review the 2024‑2025 Strategic Plan and vote to elect a Vice Chair and standing subcommittee chairs. The meeting also includes reports on community services, law‑enforcement and school‑district data, and updates on needs assessments and grants. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting
• 2024‑2025 Strategic Plan update
• Election of Vice Chair and standing subcommittee chairs
• Law Enforcement Data Update – Sheriff Flowers
• School District Data Update – Dr. David K. Moore

Board of County Commissioners

The County Commissioners will consider several public hearing items, including the final adoption of the 2025 Indian River County Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report. They will also hear a rezoning request for about 18 acres, a planned development amendment for Bluewater Bay, and a zoning amendment for mobile food trucks. Additional items on the consent agenda include contract extensions, grant applications, and various reports.

• Final adoption of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) amendments
• Rezoning request by Hiers Properties, L.L.C. for ~18.08 acres from Agricultural (A-1) to Single‑Family Residential (RS-3)
• D.R. Horton, Inc. conceptual planned development amendment for Bluewater Bay PD
• Staff‑initiated zoning amendment to allow mobile food dispensing vehicles (food trucks)
• 2026 Oblique Aerial Imagery contract extension with EagleView

Technical Review Committee (Pre-app and Regular)

The Technical Review Committee will hold a pre‑application conference to review three pending projects. They will consider the Chiarenza AOE proposal to divide 35.38 acres into four lots, the Wabasso Retail plan for two commercial pads on about 3.44 acres, and a 2,380‑square‑foot car wash with ten vacuum stations at US Highway 1 and N. Gifford Road. The committee will discuss the conceptual plans and any required approvals.

• Chiarenza AOE – split 35.38 acres into four lots (Project #2004050433, applicant Mastellar, Moler & Taylor)
• Wabasso Retail – construct two commercial pads and related landscaping on approximately 3.44 acres (Project #2025120008, applicant Kimley‑Horn)
• Car Wash US 1 & N. Gifford Road – build a 2,380 sf car wash with ten vacuum stations (Project #2022070013, applicant AVID Group | McAdams)