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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/4/1964WEDNESDAY, MARCH4, 1964 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met at the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida, in a regular meeting held at 8:00 o'clock, A. M., Wednesday, March 4, 1964. Present were D. B. McCullers, Vice -Chairman, Donald Macdonald, Jerre J. Haffield and'B. Q. Waddell. Absent was Robert W. Graves, Chairman. Also present were Ed Schmucker, County engineer and Al Webber and Freda Wright, Deputy Clerks. The Vice -Chairman asked if there were any changes or additions to be made to the minutes of February 5 and February 19, 1964. There were none and upon Motion made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Com- missioner Haffield and unanimously carried, the minutes were approved as read. Mr. Tensley, a representative of the Civil Defense Department of Jacksonville, appeared before the Board and explained the procedure necessary in order for the County to operate a full time Civil Defense program and he explained also the procedure for obtaining Federal Aid for this program. After further discussion, Motion was made by Commis- sioner Macdonald, seconde by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously carried, that we adopt the Civil Defense Program and that Tom Trent be placed on full time employment, that he employ a clerk typist at a salary of $220.00 per month and that a budget of county funds of $1,310.00 for April, May and June, 1964 be authorized. Lawrence Radak, Attorney, and Kenneth Atha appeared before the Board and filed a petition for abandonment of a Park in Haven View Subdivision. After some discussion, Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried that the following Resolution be adopted. • • Ff 11 RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA, IN SESSION ON TETE 4th DAY OF MARCH, 1964 BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, State of Florida, that this Board does herewith find and determine as follows: WHEREAS, KENNETH K. ATHA and MARGARET M. ATHA, his wife, are the sole property owners of HAVEN VIEW a subdivision of Indian River County, Florida, as per Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 25, and re -plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 5, at Page 61, Indian River County records, and filed a Petition before this Board requesting this Board to close, vacate, abandon, renounce and disclaim any right of the County and the public in and to a certain park in the above described subdivision, all as is shown in said Petition, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, will at 9:00 o'clock A.M. on the 8th day of April 1964, in the office of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, in the Indian River County Courthouse at Vero Beach, Florida, consider the advisability of closing, vacating, abandoning, renouncing and disclaiming any right of the County and the public in and to the park located in the subdivision hereinabove described. »., 1f(' LAW OFFICES CORNEUUS T. WALKER LAWRENCE W. RADAK ~FISSIONAL BUILDING VERO REACH. FLORIDA • Mrs. Morris and other delegates from Anita.Park appeared 'before the Board to inquire of the progress being made towards re- locating the county dump. They were advised by the Vice Chairman that the Board was doing all they could to alleviate the county dump problem, but that it was a very slow moving project. Mr. Clavelin of Fellsmere was recognized by the Chairman. He stated that he was present to invite the Commissioners to a meeting in Fellsmere on March 16 to discuss the closing of the Fellsmere school. He also reported that there are trailers parked on lots in Fellsmere that he thought was in violation of the zoning ordinance. It was sug- gested that he take this matter up with the Zoning Board. Bill Taylor submitted preliminary plans for the County Health Center and also a Resolution pertaining to same. Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Haffield and unanimously carried that the following Resolution be adopted. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida is desirous of building a new Health Center: and WHEREAS, said Board has made application for Hill -Burton Funds; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to designate certain persons to re- present the Board of County Commissioners at a meeting to be held in Tallahassee, Florida in connection with the Hill -Burton Act Federal Grant, which meeting is to be held at the Hospital Construction Depart- ment of the Florida Development Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commis- sioners of Indian River County, Florida, in regular session this, the 4th day of March, A. D. 1964, that William G. Taylor and Dr. C. C. Flood are hereby authorized to attend a meeting of the Hospital Construction Department of the Florida Development Commission; and further that Dr. C. C. Flood is authorized to sign all necessary papers to complete the applications for said request for a grant under the Hill -Burton Act. 518 Mrs. Mary Lou Durrance appeared before the Board and requested that a cross over on U. S. 1 to the Durrance Road in Wabasso be constructed. She was informed that the State Road Department would be working on this project very soon. Mr. James Lowry and Mr. C. A. Smith appeared before the Board to inquire about abandoning Riverside Estates Subdivision. They were ad- vised to secure an attorney to prepare the necessary legal papers, then the Board could take some action on the matter. Wendell Harris, Attorney representing Mr. Rober B. LeBase, Jr. appeared before the Board and presented reasons that should be considered on the application of Mr. LeBase for a beverage license. After consider- able discussion, Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, that the application of Robert B. LeBase, Jr., be approved under the provisions of the law that allows the zoning to be considered the same as the city regulation when, as in this case, the establishment is located near the city limits. Floyd Wilkes, President of the Board of Realtors, appeared be- fore the Board to find out what advice should be given to purchasers of lots in unrecorded subdivision. He was advised to educate the public on the drainage problems and street maintenance problems that could exist. Dr.. A. C. Lindsey, appeared before the Board and requested that the County consider some control over dogs in the county. He was advised that the Board was already at work on the matter. Sam Joyce, Sheriff, appeared and reported that there are many jurors • drawn over the age of 65 years and that it was #co_sting the county.consi- derable money and also working a hardship on the Court. After some dis- cussion, Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, that the Supervisor of Registration be requested and authorized to pay the Deputy Registrar, if additional help is•needed, to purge the jury list and furnish a list of all jurors known to her to be over the age of 65 years. After considerable discussion, Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously carried, tha .the following Resolutions be adopted. • RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the State Road Department of the State of Florida, is now in the process of preparing its budget for the fiscal year 1964-1965; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, is vitally interested in the additions, extensions and improve- ments to the primary road system of the State of Florida in Indian River County, Florida; NOW, THEREFORE: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that this Board does herewith respectfully request the State Road Department of the State of Florida to include in its budget for primary roads for the fiscal year 1964-1965 the following projects in Indian River County, Florida, 1. The reconstruction and improvement into a modern and adequate two-lane highway of all of Wabasso Bridge Road or State Road 510 from State Road 5 to the Atlantic Ocean, including a new bridge over the Indian River. 2. The construction of a new bridge on State Road 512 approximately one-half mile East of the intersection of State Road 510 and State Road 512 on a new alignment just south of present location and to permit 3,000 cubic feet of water per second to flow under bridge. River to be a flood plain for a 200 foot width under bridge. 3. Reconstruction of SR 507 to an adequate two-lane highway with parking, from SR 512 to the North City Limits of Fellsmere, approximately 0.5 mile. 4. Extension, widening and construction of SR 60 from Indian River Boulevard to the Atlantic Ocean, approxi- mately 1.5 miles. 5. Reconstruction of 34 miles of the North Road from the North City Limits of Fellsmere to the North County line. 6. Extension, widening and construction of SR 60 from 20th Avenue to Kings Highway, approximately 2.5 miles as well as a feasibility study for the extension to turnpike. STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY RESOLUTION ON, USE of 80% SEVENTH CENT GAS TAX and OTHER SECONDARY ROAD FUNDS YEAR 1964-65 k )5LJ Comm Indian River WHEREAS, under Section 208.44 Florida Statutes, known as the "Secondary Road Assistance Act of 1949" and Section 339.08 Florida Statutes, the State Road Department will receive 807. of the proceeds of this county's pro -rata share of the Seventh Cent gasoline tax, to be used as prescribed by regulations of the said Department within this County, as requested by resolu- tion of this Board of County Commissioners and approved by the Department for one or more of the following purposes: Construction, reconstruction, main- tenance and repair of State roads and bridges, the lease or purchase of bridges connecting State roads, the acquisition of rights of way for State roads, and the reduction of road and bridge indebtedness; and WHEREAS, The State Road Department has requested this County Board to recommend the purpose for which, and the roads on which, this County's 807. surplus gas tax and Federal Aid Secondary allocations should be spent for construction and improvement; and WHEREAS, the State Road Department requires this information so that it may be considered in the preparation of the Annual Budget of the State Road Department; and WHEREAS, this Board conferred with the State Road Department con- cerning the projects to be selected and the specifications with respect thereto, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the State Road Department is hereby requested to use such funds for construction <including rights of way acquisition, survey', plane maintenance, etc.) of the following roads: SCJ. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT OR USE OF SECONDARY ROAD FUNDS POR 1964-65 1. Installation of automatic signal gates at FEC railroad crossing and the now completed project, Roseland Road, S-505. 2. West Wabasso Road, State Road 510, from State Road 5, West to a point on the South line of Section 26, Township 31 South, Range 38 East, which was the beginning of job 8855-150, with crossing signals at the railroad tracks, approximately 4.0 miles. 3. Kings Highway, State Road 505-A, from North Relief Canal to North Winter Beach Road and from Hobart Road to Wabasso Road, State Road 510, approximately 2.8 miles. 4. To complete survey and alignment map for Indian River Boulevard from Township line dividing 31 South, and 32 South, to Oslo Road, approximately 10.0 miles. 5. Ranch Road, (82nd Avenue) from SR 60 to Oslo Road SR 606 and Oslo Road from Rangeline to Ranch Road, approximately 4.5 miles. 6. Widening and reconstruction of the Old Dixie Highway from 19th Street to SR 612, Glendale Road, and the paving of 14th Avenue from 16th Street to the Old Dixie Highway, approximately 1.75 miles. 7. 16th Street, from Clemanns Avenue SR 611 to Kings Highway, SR 505-A, approximately 1 mile. 8. Glendale Road, State Road 612, from Kings Highway SR 505-A to Ditch D-4 (or 90th Avenue), approximately 4 miles. 9. Clemanns Avenue, State Road 611 from State Road 60 to Walker Avenue including bridge over Main canal, approximately 0.5 mile. k:Ut BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the methods and standards employed by the State Road Department for determination of major improvement features, inc],uding the specific alignment, the types and widths of pavement, and the Department's standard specifications for construction are concurred in and approved by this Board. It is requested: That the Department will consider the projects in the order listed above insofar as practicable, but not to the extent of retarding the whole program; that the termini of the projects as described in the resolution and shown on the accompanying map, rather than any estimate of funds therefor, shall control the Department's allocation of funds; that this resolution shall remain in effect throughout the year; and that after the current year the recommendations of this resolution shall con- stitute a continuing improvement program for the County, unless changed by a subsequent annual resolution. Mr. Yokum reported to the Board that the park at Wabasso Beach ,was in a very run down condition. He was advised that the Civic Club in Wabasso was in charge and that he should contact Mrs. McMechan. Mr. Byron Mashburn appeared before the Board with a suggested bulkhead line at the Sebastian Inlet. No action was taken because the bulkhead line was already advertised for public hearing. Ed Carter requested permission to advertise for public hearing abandonment of rear lot easement on Blocks 1 and 8 and abandonment of the street between Block 1 and 8 in Glendale Park Subdivision. Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously carried that the request be granted. No action was taken on Application of Jimmie Lee Thomas for beer and wine license because of the necessity to amend the regulations. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commis- sioner Haffield and unanimously carried, that license for beer package sales only, be approved for Mannie Lawrence Holmes, Jr., the business being located immediately South of Ixora Park Subdivision. The County Engineer had prepared and read to the Board a con- densation of the Beverage laws. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commis- sioner Macdonald and unanimously.carried, that the County Engineer be authorized to buy the direct antenna, without the tower. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commis- sioner Haffield and unanimously carried, that Art Jones be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Zoning Board. The County Engineer was requested to write the Sunshine Center and ask them to have their attorney prepare a lease and have their en- gineer furnish us with a survey if they desire to have a lease on the property where the Sunshine Center is located. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commis- sioner Haffield and unanimously carried, that the Clerk be requested to get up the necessary information to apply for State owned lots in Fells - mere as requested by the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund. Wit...# The County Engineer read a report on beach erosion study. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Haffield and unanimously carried, that the County Engineer be instructed to write to get the details and a copy of contract for a beach erosion study throughout the county. The County Engineer was instructed to send a Notice through the Sheriff to Mr. Cowin requesting him to clean up his property. The County Engineer was instructed to write to Mr. Lisbon Futch and request him to be present for the public hearing on the bulkhead line on April 8, 1964. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commis- sioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, that the County Engineer be authorized to offer the appraised value, plus 100 feet of 24 inch culvert for parcel 137.1 (Mowatt) in lieu of the original offer of $1,500.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commis- sioner Haffield and unanimously carried, that we pay attorney's fee in the amount of $179.85 for right of way on Wutherrich property in lieu of the $100.00 authorized in the January 8, 1964 Minutes. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commis- sioner Haffield and unanimously carried, that the County Engineer is - authorized to attend a meeting of the Florida Engineering Society in Hollywood, Florida, on April 29, 30 and 31, 1964. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commis- sioner Haffield and unanimously carried, that .the County Commissioners ask -the following persons to serve on a committee for the purpose of investigating, determining and devising a.method whereby the county could set up fire district or districts within the county control: Bud Dalrymple, the.Fire Chief of Vero Beach, the Fire Chief of Sebastian,.the Fire Chief of Fellsmere, Bob DuBose and the City Attorney, James T. Vocelle; and further that the Clerk will notify each of these persons requesting their attendance at a meeting. on March 11, 1964, at.8:00 o'clock, E. M. in'the Commissioners room at the Courthouse.. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commis- sioner Haffield and unanimously carried, that James Roberts, Service Officer, be authorized to attend a meeting of the State Service Officers on May 4 through 9, 1964, at Winter Park. The County Agent, County Service Officer and the County Welfare Worker filed their monthly reports with the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commis- sioner Haffield and unanimously carried that the application of Eugene Bryan Widener to the Florida State TB Hospital be approved. In accordance with figures submitted by the State Auditor, the Clerk was authorized to return to John R. Gould, Prosecuting Attor- ney, the sum of $1,279.85 representing an over payment made by him to the County on his excess fees. At the suggestion of the State Auditor, the Clerk was authorized to write to the Shoup Voting Machine Company, questioning the method of figuring interest charges on the contract for ten voting machines dated February 20, 1962. At the suggestion of the State Auditor, the Clerk was authorized to write to Mr. Nelson Fearber, Architect, for the jail addition, requesting him to refund $46.53 to the county, representing an over payment made to him on his fee. The Auditor pointed out that the total contract figures amounted to $199,224.48 and the fee was 6%. On this basis the fee would have amounted to $11,953.47 whereas the Architect was actually paid $12,000.00. Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Haffield and unanimously carried, that the following Resolution adopted by the City Council at their regular meeting on February., 1964, be made a part of these minutes. RESOLUTION NO. 1557 MUMS, 8, t e Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County is authorised, under the provisions of Section 336.59 of the Florida Statutes, to levy an annual tax for road and bridge purposes; and YEAS, unddr the provisions of said Section 336.59 of the Florida Statutes, it is provided that one-half of the amount realised from such special tax on property within the City Limits of Vero Beach shall be turned over to said City to be used solely for the purpose of maintaining and repairing the roads and streets of said City; and WHEREAS, some heretofore unanswered fiscal questions have arisen from time to time with regard to an accounting to the City of Vero Beach on the part of Indian River County for the proper distri- bution of such funds; and WHEREAS, the County Engineer of Indian River County has, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners of said County, presented to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Vero Beach on the date of February 4th, 1964, a statement showing the distri- bution of such funds so collected over a period of years, which report shows that such funds have been properly applied and accounted for to the City of Vero Beach; and WHEREAS, Indian River County has, during the period of time covered by said report, expended considerably more money on the roads and streets within the City of Vero Beach than it has .collected in taxa therefrom for road and bridge purposes; and WHIMS, the City Council of the City of Vero Beach is satisfied with such accounting and feels that the County Commis- sioners of Indian River County have made a showing of. a proper distribution of all sums to which the City pay have been entitled under the pr visioas of 'said section 336..59 of the Florida Statutes; wow Cft/ 31a# tU er 3edti0! 536»5 0{� • The been atut :ed,. w w rr t ssuc d in.settlement of evktral bilis. an Fund, There bei 0114 Auditor.ref )ants found de,_ > C, va Rcv ue ovi.d by