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Patrick Murphy, the county’s chief of long‑range planning, explained staff’s findings that the property’s L2 future‑land‑use designation allows both RS‑6 and RM‑6 and that the RM‑6 zoning would be consistent with surrounding uses, adjacent RM‑6 and commercial zoning, and county thoroughfare and concurrency standards. Murphy said the rezoning would not increase permitted density beyond the site’s L2 allowance (six units per acre) and that regulatory development standards for RM‑6 are similar to RS‑6. He said a site‑specific environmental review will be required when a development application is filed.

Rebecca Grohl, a representative for the applicant (MBV Engineering, representing Sage Cottage Land Company LLC), said the applicant had coordinated outreach with nearby property owners and asked for the board’s support. Murphy noted staff received roughly a half‑dozen inquiries from property owners within 300 feet and no opposition.

After public hearings and the clerk’s swearing of witnesses, Commissioner [recorded motion] moved staff approval; Vice Chairman Law seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: The rezoning clears a procedural step required before the applicant may pursue site‑specific development approvals that would allow multiple‑family housing forms consistent with RM‑6 standards. Staff said RM‑6 can serve as a transition zone between single‑family neighborhoods and more intensive commercial or industrial uses.

What happened next: Commissioners congratulated the applicant and closed the public hearing. Any required site‑plan and concurrency reviews will occur during development review and must meet utility and level‑of‑service requirements.

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The board voted to: (1) accept a Blue Cross renewal that holds medical administrative rates for the near term while increasing negotiated wellness funds and reducing access fees; (2) transition the county’s pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) and benefits navigation from the incumbent to Rightway; (3) transfer COBRA and flexible-spending administration to Lively Me; (4) move the county’s diabetes management participants to the county health center (Marathon Health) and end a separate diabetes contract; and (5) add several voluntary, employee‑paid offerings including hospital indemnity, identity‑theft protection and a legal plan. Commissioners also kept dental, vision, life and disability programs in place with no premium increase.

Why it matters: Staff told the board the county’s health trust is well funded but that projected claims for the coming plan year could exceed anticipated premium and reserve collection if no changes are made. A major driver of recent trend increases was prescription spending tied to GLP‑1 class weight‑loss drugs; commissioners debated whether to restrict coverage for GLP‑1s used for weight management, and instead directed staff to form a working group and monitor utilization monthly before making any mid‑year coverage changes.

What the board approved
- Blue Cross Blue Shield: staff presented a multi‑year renewal that includes a hold on administrative fees for several years, additional wellness funding spread across the contract and performance guarantees to address previous customer‑service concerns. Commissioners approved staff’s recommendation to execute an amended ASO agreement subject to county‑attorney review.
- Pharmacy/navigation: staff recommended Rightway as a pass‑through PBM and to replace the existing health‑advocacy vendor with Rightway’s navigation platform. Lockton (the county’s consultant) told the board Rightway would deliver lower net cost pricing, higher rebate transparency and higher‑touch member navigation (apps, chart‑note review and targeted outreach). The board approved the transition and asked for a multi‑department working group to oversee implementation and member communication.
- GLP‑1 medications: staff reported 241 covered members used GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs in early 2025, producing a year‑to‑date plan cost near $930,000 for January–May; annualized, staff said, that category could materially increase plan trend. Commissioners debated removing weight‑loss GLP‑1 coverage, increasing member cost‑share, or requiring participation in an insurer‑administered weight‑management program tied to coverage. Several commissioners urged preserving access for members whose doctors had prescribed the drugs; others pressed for stricter cost controls. The board directed staff to monitor GLP‑1 spend and return options, and to set up a committee to consider program safeguards (for example, tying continued coverage to participation in a structured weight‑management program). Staff will report monthly on utilization and expenses.

Public input and customer‑service concerns: Multiple residents and plan members spoke about prescription disruptions during earlier PBM transitions and urged caution. One public speaker urged the board to consider stronger performance penalties or bonding clauses in contracts to ensure timely customer service from insurers.

Votes and follow‑up: Commissioners approved the package of motions in sequence and authorized the chairman to sign documents after county‑attorney review. Staff will prepare implementation timelines and a monthly dashboard for commissioners, including HIPAA‑compliant summaries of pharmacy utilization and GLP‑1 trend data.

","The Board approved a package of staff-recommended changes to employee benefits including an amended ASO with Blue Cross, a transition of pharmacy and navigation services to Rightway, and new voluntary options; commissioners asked staff to monitor GLP‑1 weight‑loss drug spending and report monthly.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6534027,"Indian River County directs attorney to research options for Calcutta docks after months of dispute",4230,1530000,5760000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3640677-dc5a9adb839d925bbdff649376c28079&start=1530&end=5760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3640677-dc5a9adb839d925bbdff649376c28079/thumbnail_1530000.jpg","/articles/6534027/Indian-River-County/Florida/Indian-River-County-directs-attorney-to-research-options-for-Calcutta-docks-after-months-of-dispute","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534027-24ecef801884a07a6d62a2b0ae8e1a90/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448623&Signature=QBCoLQqktk6b1AN5moEzSb8nGyrJ3Xu9uW~GTTsNDKz~6d-GzrSoARi5z80c0mcsTJ8MK47mGouULzZnVxDBW~qJ4nq~7gOU4M3gmo14r07OSfx-jJYhPBVMYPP5fc8IjwvwJcG0BlfpNlGWLiNhqqWbRUT9haYyVGGNhoVWeVTBD4t11WKntWQ49QelWWjHblNVMJP480Xcyhod5np4WJXvVxBmNRl04G0PFWMqx7rPyooyLymtSSZ7JxdOQtqbV-5VajzlUveFvS6OVih43VKNHeecyaJPXzwIda4RQ795PDY9hgZUwjMVw-URKBHCaPdUppaDbRfQCTsUXytBoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners asked county attorneys to study options for resolving long-running disputes over the Calcutta docks at Country Club Point, directing staff to return with legal and practical options after public testimony and extensive debate.

At the meeting the county’s deputy attorney, Susan Prado, told commissioners her office had found no legal “public benefit” supporting the county’s long-running practice of licensing slips at the site and presented five general options: continue renting slips at market rates; abandon the county’s interest to the homeowners association under Florida Statute 336.125; abandon the right-of-way to adjacent property owners; sell the property at fair market value under Florida Statute 125.35; or leave existing licenses as-is. Prado said any option could be challenged in court.

Why it matters: Residents said the docks raise questions about property rights, taxes, liability and county staff time. Commissioners said the county should stop operating what one called “a mini marina” while also trying to be fair to residents who have invested in docks for decades.

County counsel presented the legal background and cautioned that the county had not accepted the canals or docks for maintenance as part of a public system when the subdivision was platted. Prado advised the board that renting slips could be justified as public benefit only if the county received fair market revenue; otherwise abandonment or sale were legally safer paths. “Revenue is actually a public benefit,” Prado said during her presentation, adding that nominal or token transfers require a demonstrable public purpose.

Residents and owners had strongly divergent views. Attorney Barry Siegel, speaking for several dock users, urged abandoning county control and transferring responsibility to a homeowners association, saying the county “has been very gracious” but is not the practical manager of the docks. Other longtime residents described paying substantial sums to build or replace docks and said removing or auctioning slips would be unfair without protections for those investments.

Commissioner discussion focused on three practical routes: (1) sell the property competitively; (2) abandon the county’s interest (which would require legal steps and could include conveyance to an HOA if statutory requirements are met); or (3) require all leases to run to term and then change the program. Several commissioners said their preference was to get the county out of daily marina management; others said a sale could raise revenue for taxpayers. Several speakers suggested giving existing dock users a right of first refusal if the county elected to sell.

The board did not vote on a final remedy. Instead commissioners gave direction to the county attorney’s office to research and return with a concrete plan that would examine (at minimum): whether the county holds title or maintenance responsibility for the strip of land underlying the docks; the applicability of Florida Statute 336.125 for abandonment to a homeowners association; the requirements of Florida Statute 125.35 for a sale process; options for parcelizing property for taxation; and options to protect existing lessees or people who have invested in dock improvements. The county attorney said she would report back with legal findings and implementation steps.

Residents may still face a range of outcomes, the board noted: abandonment, sale by competitive bid, assignment to a homeowners association (if statutory formation requirements are satisfied), or continued county ownership but with revised lease terms and higher fees. Commissioners asked staff for a written memo and asked counsel to coordinate with neighborhood representatives to produce a plan for the board to consider at a future meeting.

The board’s direction means no immediate change to slip use or licenses; Prado told commissioners that licenses are legally cancellable with appropriate notice in many circumstances, but the board sought more structured legal guidance before directing staff to terminate or reassign any individual agreements.

What’s next: County attorneys were asked to return with legal research and a recommended implementation path and timeline. Several owners said they would form an association to accept accountability if that was the chosen route.

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