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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/25/1966• . ..-.tl 1 :+A1'.s. '�e.rr:.fti 4r,,ti .Li..:-5..� 1_�:i,.•v Y4': .,y t'• •. >....�i��.�.+•,ikrn��i+.%A,. WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 1966 The Board of County Commissioner of Indian River County met in regular session on Wednesday, May 25, 1966, at the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida at 8:30 o'clock A. M. All members were present. Also present were John H. Sutherland, County Attorney; Edwin S. Schmucker, County Engineer; and Alfred H. Webber and Ruth Elliott, Deputy -Clerks. Attorney Charles Sullivan appeared representing.Mryc;and;_Mrs,;a ck Schwey who were also present. Attorney Cornelius Walker appeared representing Mr. Elmer Arendas and Rose Gove. Both attorneys, on behalf of their clients, objected to a recent recommendation of the Zoning Board that a public hearing be held with regard to the rezoning,from M1 Industrial to Cl Commercial,of a strip of land lying from 600 feet to 1600 feet south of Oslo Road between the Florida East Coast Railroad tracks and U. S. Highway No. 1 and containing parcels owned by the objectors. After considerable discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously voted that the recommendation of the Zoning Board be tentatively approved and that a public hearing on the matter be authorized, and that the application fee of $50.00 be waived. VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Weekly Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a weekly newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertise- ment, being a • in the matter of M&+) 1 • - - In the [(shed in 'salt;riewspaper in the issues of Court, was pub- Aff)nl;, rthc4r,says; The Chairman read the foregoing Notice and bids were received and opened as follows: Item No. 1- Hammill Plumbing Co. Ace Plumbing Co. Henderson & Whiddon Plmb. Dellerman Bros. Plumbing $700.00 613.00 Co.712.00 655.00 Commissioner Waddell moved, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, that the low bid of Ace Plumbing Company be accepted, subject to the Engineer's approval that it meets spec- ifications. Item No. 2- McCullers & Associates,Inc. $ 87,00 (pump) McCullers & Associates Inc. 540.00 (well) Pippin Well Drilling, Inc. 766.32 Commissioner Waddell moved, seconded by Commissioner Haffield, and unanimously carried, that the apparent low bid of McCullers & Associates, Inc and McCullers & Associates be accepted, subject to the Engineer's approval that it .meet specifications. Item No. 3- DiPietro Iron Works Helseth Machine Shop $825.00 950.00 Commissioner Waddell moved, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, that the low bid of DiPietro Iron Works be accepted, subject to the Engineer's approval that it meets specifications. Commissioner Macdonald introduced the following Resolution and moved that it be adopted. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously carried. MAY 2. 1966 GOOK 9 PACE 62 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IL11)WJ Itimma COVIIT RESOLUTION VERO BEACH • FLORIDA Whereas, it is desired to call the attention of the Honorable Stewart L. Udall to the long term economic and social advantages of. preserving the habitat and the living resources of our doastal rivers, estuaries and inlets,. and whereas Innumerable species of birds, fish, shellfish and other wildlife of vast sport, commercial, tourist, resident and general public interest and enjoyment are de— pendent on these types of coastal habitat, and whereas It is believed that this County and the City of Vero Beach, its County Seat, are central to a most valuable remaining area of habitat and resources of these . types in the Indian River of the East Coast of Florida, and These are exemplified by the Pelican Island National Refuge and its environs in this vicinity, for which the City of Vero Beach has offered to donate a most valuable and appropriate visitor center site; therefore, Be it resolved, that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, assembled 25 May 1966 at its regular public meeting in the City of Vero Beach, joins with the Municipal Government of this City in its desire to' cooperate with the Honorable Stewart L. Udall, Secretary of the Interior, to-' ward the establishment here at its County Seat of a visitor center of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and resolved, That a signed original of this resolution be sent direct to the Honorable Stewart L. Udall, Secretary of•the Interior, Washington, D. C. /�L TX2 c< ullers, ull , m. Robert W. Graves, Chairman Dr. B. Q. Waddell ld MacDonald AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA. MAY 2r 1966 Attorney Charles Smith, representing S. R. Smith & Sons, and Mr. Joe Culpepper, property owner, appeared before the Board in regard to the matter of abandonment of a part of the North 25° and:'South 25' of 24th Street in Eucalyptus Place Subdivision No. 2, which was tabled until today at the meeting of April 20. The Engineer presented a profile of the area and suggested several solutions to the drainage problem which Mr. Culpepper feared would arise if the abandonment were approved. After discussing the problem, Mr. Smith suggested that the Board just abandon the North 25' of 24th Street. Mr. Culpepper pm - stated that he had no objection to the suggestion but would still like to get more adequate drainage in the area.(a faster and better relief to the area than at the present time) Upon the applicant having waived the abandonment of the South 25 feet of 24th Street, Commissioner McCullers moved that tentative approval be given to the abandonment of the North 25 feet of 24th Street, and upon Petitioner changing the location of the ditch running along 24th Street from 54th Avenue West, then the Board will approve the Resolution of abandonment and authorize publication of Final Notice. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried. The County Engineer reported that the Zoning Commission had a request from the Rev. Leo B. Roberts, Director of the Baptist Retire- ment Center to donstruct duplex cottages on the whist side of their property in Buckinghammock S/D in what is designated as a 120' buffe± zone; and that the Zoning Commission has tentatively approved and re- commended that the Zoning Regulations in R3A Retirement District be changed to include duplexes and private residences within 120 feet of a public street. Rev. Roberts and Mr. James L. Beindorf were present. Commissioner Waddell moved, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and un- animously carried, that the Zoning Commission's recommendation be denied. In the discussion which ensued, additional facts were brought out, particularly the Engineer's statement that this buffer strip was set up because of the objections of one of the adjacent property owners. MAY ?5 Commissioner Waddell then moved that the former motion be revoked and that the matter be tabled until the next meeting of the Board. The'Motion was seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried. The Engineer reported that the Zoning Commission has tentatively approved and recommended that the Zoning Regulations be changed' by adding a District known as R2B Multi -Family which would allow duplex units of 500 square feet floor area and apartments of 400 square feet floor area. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Haffield and unanimously carried, that the recommendation of the Zoning Commission be teutativelyti:approved and that public hearings be held. The County Engineer reported that the Zoning Commission has tentatively approved the re -zoning of the Gifford area as advertized and on Motion by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously carried, the Board tentatively approved the recommendation of the Zoning Commission and ordered that a public hearing be held at 9:00 o'clock A. M. on June 22, 1966. The County Engineer stated that he had studied the bids received this morning and has'.determined that the bids accepted meet specifications.♦ Tne Engineer stated that he wanted the Board to realize that he has issued a permit for a service station, packing house and warehouse in the area between 600° and 1600' south of Oslo Road in the area which was tentatively approved to be rezoned. The County Engineer recommended that the paving of Oslo Road from Ranch Road to 90th Avenue be deleted from the County Road Program because I-95 will pass Oslo between Ranch Road and 90th Avenue according to information received from the consulting engineering firm in Jacksonville; and suggested that mile of construction be shifted because of re -construction which would occur. It waS.the opinion of the Board that this project remain on the program. MAY 25 1966 BOOK 9 PAGE 627 d �..,,,,,Id G. -ti .a.>.. is ,. „1,.,.,-r.,4,: Commissioner Macdonald reported a:problem at Sebastian Inlet Park. In the agreement with the property owners, the access road is to parallel the section line. The fill does not parallel the section line and,in discussing the matter with Florida Power and Light Company, who are waiting for easements, they cannot construct the power line along the section line because of the swampy area. Charles Herring, representing the property owners, has indicated that they are agreeable to granting a temporary easement in order to put the County in a position to be able to develop the park. Commissioner Macdonald moved that the Board request from the property owners a temporary easement over the filled area from A1A to the easterly boundary of the County property for an access road and utilities. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried. Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried that the County Engineer be instructed to continue his investigation of Indian River Boulevard, 'north of Beachland Boulevard and make recommendations to the Board. A letter from Frank Phillips, Acting City Manager, requesting the Board to give permission to the City to use the County's south stump dump for the dumping and disposition of trees and solid refuse that the City may find necessary to dispose of, was read by the County Engineer. Motion was made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, that the Engineer be instructed to write a letter to the City Council granting permission to use the County's south stump dump proirided they place a full-time man and a piece of equipment there to prevent garbage from be.ing_dtzmped. there. tom S rase$ Motion was made by Commissioner Haffield, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously carried, that the County Engineer be authorized to advertise for bids,to be opened on June 22, for used steel curb forms. Homer Fletcher, ,Tax Assessor, requested the Board's permission to close his office from noon on each day commencing June 1 until theqtax roll,=is completed, provided he receives permission from the Governor's office to do so. Commissioner Macdonald moved, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, that the request be granted. Mr. Webber reported that he had received a copy of a Resolution from Mr. Ellis Davis, Attorney for the Sebastian Inlet Commission, providing for a tax levy of six tenths of one mill for the year 1966, which is the same as last year. Commissioner Waddell moved that the Clerk be instructed to inform the Inlet Commission that they cannot legally levy the same millage as last year. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried. Upon Motion by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the Citizens' Scholarship Foundation that -Miss, Stephanie Leach be the recipient of $1,000 scholarship from the Martell Scholarship Fund. • Commissioner Waddell was authorized to present the scholarship on Class Night, Vero Beach High School, on May 27th. On Motion by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Haffield, and unanimously carried, the application of Fannie Lee Jones for ad- mission to the Southeast Florida Tuberculosis Hospital was approved. At the request of Mr. Thomas H. Trent, Civil Defense Director, Commissioner McCullers moved, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously carried, that Mr. Trent be authorized to purchase a Heyers Duplicator for $89.95 from O'Haire's Office Equipment out of Civil Defense Funds received from the sale of surplus equipment. erg 9 PAR S2 n • A letter was received from Mr. Trent stating that he has assigned a 1952 Chevrolet 11 ton Pickup truck to the Civil Defense Communications to be used during any emergency and to be run each week to keep it in operating condition. and requested the Board to advise him regarding insurance. It was the opinion of the Board that due to the age and condition of the vehicle, it would not be worthwhile to run it. On Motion by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, the following Item to Item transfers were approved: ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND A/C FROM 834-2 Reserve for Future Equipment $ 14,000.00 834-1 New Machinery & Equipment 415 Free Labor 5,000.00 422 Maintenance of Equipment TO $ 14,000.00 5,000.00 911 Municipal Road Taxes 24,500.00 431 Rd, Bridge & Culvert Material 24,500.00 452 Expense, Procuring Right -of way 2,400.00 424 Administrative Expense 2,400.00 GENERAL FUND 951 Reserve for Contingencies 200.00 564.1 Welfare Office Expense 200.00 .11 The several bills and accounts against the County, having been audited, were examined and found to be correct, were approved and warrants issued in settlement of same as follows: General Fund, Nos. 5521 to 5541, both inclusive; Road and Bridge Fund, Nos. 3592 to 3608, bothinclusive Such bills and accounts being on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circu±t Court, the warrants so issued from the re- spective funds being listed in the Supplemental Minute Book and pro- vided by the rules of the State Auditor, reference to such record and list so recorded, being made a part of these minutes. There being no further business, on Motion made, seconded and carried, the Board then adjourned. ATTEST: RAL HARRIS, CLERK ROBERT W. GRAVES, CHAIRMAN VOX :ILY1t4�IHLV