HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/18/1967WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18,1967
The Board:of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida,
met in regular session at the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wed-
nesday, January 18, 1967, at 8:30 o'clock A.. M. Present were Robert
W. Graves, Chairman; D. B. McCullers, Jr., Vice -Chairman; and Donald
Macdonald, Jack Dritenbas, and Richard Bogosian. ,Also present were
Sherman N. Smith, Jr,, County Attorney; Jack Jennings, County Adminis-
trator; and Alfred H. Webber and Ruth Elliott, Deputy Clerks.
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Mr. Homer C. Fletcher, Tax Assessor, presented a list of equipment
which will be needed to speed up the delivery of the tax rolls and also:
equipment which has been recommended by the lay -out engineer who has.
made a work floor study of hisdiffice in the new Courthouse Annex.
After considerable discussion, Commissioner McCullers moved that the
Tax Assessor have the specifications drawn up for this equipment.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried.
Mr. Ralph Harris, Clerk Circuit Court, requested authorization
to acquire the services of the lay -out engineer and to prepare the
specifications for the equipment he will need in his office, which will
include the area presently .occupied by --the Tax Assessor.
by Commissioner Macdonald, 'seconded by Commissioner Bogosian, and
unanimously carried, the request was granted.
On Motion
Mr. Troy E. Moody
Tax Collector, appeared before the Board and
urged that a study be made for a central accounting office for the
county, so that machinery purchased with taxpayers money could serve the
entire county. It was the opinion of the Board that such a study would
be worth exploring. After discussion, Commissioner Macdonald moved that
the Tax Collector be authorized to make an estimate of his needs for his
office in the new Annex. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Dritenbas
and unanimously carried.
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Mr: Richard Saccardi, President of the Rockridge Property Owners
Association, and a group of residents of Rockridge Subdivision, appeared
before the Board and requested some relief of the drainage problem
particularly at Third Court and Rockridge Boulevard. After considerable
discussion, the Administrator recommended that he be authorized to
discuss the problem with Mr. Jim Thaxton, Maintenance Engineer of the
State..:.Road Department; that either the State or the County profile the
ditch(which runs parallel with Rockridge Boulevard) from where it receives
the water to the out -flow at the river; to remove the pipe and any,
other that would affect the program; design a new grade, being sure it
can be cut to proper grade; and to consider a box culvert at that
particular crossing to give it maximum hydraulic area for the water to
go through. Commissioner Bogosian moved, seconded by Commissioner
Macdonald and unanimously carried, that the Administrators recommendations
be adopted.
Mr. Saccardi also requested a decision from the Board as to who
was going to enforce the Spedial Act regarding stray dogs. The matter
was referred to the County Attorney for study.
The Administrator reported that Mr, Arthur A. Proulx had been
notified of the zoning violation of the trailer at Sebastian Inlet Sub-
division and that Mr. Proulx has agreed to remove same on or before
January 20, 1967.
On Motion by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
McCullers and unanimously carried, the Administrator was authorized to
sign a certificate of license for Mr. Henry Thompsono fon the operation
of the Sebastian Inlet Park.
On.Motion by:Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
Dritenbas, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
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RESOLUTION NO. 6704:
WHEREAS, this Board recognizedthat,there is an, acute'.
need for improved out-patient psychiatric services to the residents
of the four county'area (Indian RiverMartin, Okeechobee and St.
Lucie) and that this need can only be accomplished by comprehensive
effort for expansion of the present out-patient facilities; Now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED bythd Board of County Commissioners of' '
Indian River County, Florida, that it will participate in the pro-
posed four county area COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
and will participate in the operation and staffing of a new out-
patient clinic to be located in Fort Pierce, Florida, and will provide
in addition to the current contribution of $12 000.00 to the out-
patient facility (Indian River Mental Health Clinic) now provided
in the State Board of Health levy, an additional contribution of
$11,600.00 for additional staffing and operation, and will continue :
to participate in the Comprehensive Community Mehtal Health Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this
Resolution be forwarded to R. C. Eaton, D. Director, Community
Services, Division of Mental Health, 124 West Pensacola Street,
Tallahassee, Florida 32301; Mr. John Award,. Community Services
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Division of Mental Health, 124 West Pensacola Street, Tallahassee,
Florida 32301; and Mrs. Jean Sloan, Indian River Area Counsel for
Mental Health, 1209 Texas Court, Fort Pierce, Florida.
JAN 1 1967 soak 10 PAGE 226
On Motion by Commissioner. Macdonald,:seconded by, Commissioner
Dritenbas,the Board unanimously approved a change order for the con-
struction of a screened proch, 10'x20', in lieu of the walkway, for. the'
concession stand at Sebastian Inlet Park.
The Administrator advised the Board of estimated costs for making
certain additional improvements, .notincludedin the present construction
program, at Sebastian Inlet Park. After reviewing these items, Com-
missioner Macdonald suggested that they be delayed until Tater1finythe
budget,year- and when they might be required.
The Administrator presented a letter from Mrs. Robert H.' Vinson,
requesting that a speed zonebe established on 16t11 Street, between
Clemanns Avenue and Kings Highway. After discussion, Commissioner '
Dritenbas moved that a special speed zone be established, the maximum
to be thirty-five (35) mic,es per hour, on 16th Street (Rosewood Road),
between Clemanns Avenue and Kings, Highway. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried.
The Administrator reported that the Mosquito Control Board has
given general approval of the tentative plat of Golf View Properties.
After discussion and on the recommendation of the lAdministrator,
Commissioner Macdonald moved, seconded by Commissioner Dritenbas and
unanimously carried•, that the
approved.
The Board acknowledged, receipt ofa letter from the wabasso
Beach and .Civic. club, Inc,, : in whLch they advise;the County that they, •
have *abandoned their :,:ease ` of the'. Wabasso Beach property ed'a 'se,'9hey;_,
'can no longer affor4...to operate the .property. w Commissioner ' Macdonald
moved,' seconded by, Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously' carried, • '
tht •the termination and -cancellation the :Lease be acknowledged
ane.approved.
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-1+!Motion,.by. Commi,'ss3.oner Macdonald{ seconded , by. Com'rn•iss oncr
Bogosian, the foliowi,ng Resolution was unanimously adopteth
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS lES0WTION
REQUEST TO BOARD OF HIGHWAY SECONDARY FUNDS
TRUSTEES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF THE HIGHWAY
SECONDARY TRUST FUNDS IN FUEL TAX ANTICIPATION
CERTIFICATES.
NO. 67-3
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
Upon motion by Commissioner Macdonald
seconded
by csigh. gsibher nr fctjan , the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, by Chapter 63-530; Laws of Florida, 1963, a
Board of Highway Secondary•Funds Trustees was created to review
applications from counties of the State of Florida to determine
the desirability, necessity, and fiscal sufficiency for the invest.,
went of Highway Secondary Trust Funds for projects of the counties;
and
WHEREAS, by the Rules and Regulations of the Board of
Highway Secondary Finds Trustees preliminary approval has been
secured from the State Road Department and a formal resolution
by the Board of County Commissioners.is necessary to apply to the
Board of Trustees of the Highway Secondary Trust Funds for the
investment of the Highway Secondary Trust Funds in fuel tax anti.
cipation certificates to be issued by the State Road Department
on behalf of said county in order to provide funds for the purchase
of right of way for primary and secondary roads within the county,
or for the construction or reconstruction of primary and secondary
roads within. the county; and,
WHEREAS, said resolution'is to be directed to the Chairman
of the Board of Highway Secondary Trust Funds Trustees, in care of
the State Road Department, Tallahassee, Florida, in order that there
may be initiated action by the Board of Highway Secondary Fluids
Trustees to determine:
a. The desirability of the project;
b. The necessity of the project;
The ability of the borrowing county to repay
the loan within five (5) years; and
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Resolution of Board of County CommissiObere
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d. Any other criteria necessary to test the
advisability of continuing with the processing
of the application, which criteria shall be
based upon the project contemplated and may
include, but shall not be limited to, recom-
mendations by the State Road. Department engineers
and fiscal officers of the State Road DePartment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
County, at regular meeting
Commissioners of
Indian River
assembled this 18th day of
January 196 7 :
Section 1. That the Trustees of the Board of Highway
Secondary Trust Funds are authorized*, consider this resolution
'as a formal request for the investment of Highway Secondary Trust
Fiends in fuel tax anticipation certificates to be issued by the
State Road Department on behalf of the County, of Indian River
in the amount of $ 500,000 , in order to provide funds for
the purpose of -acquiring the following projects:
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SECTION ROAD NO. DESCRIPTION i y TYPE:MORK
88030 605 Glendale Road to 19th Street :! . R/W
(Old Dixie) (Vero Beach)
88050 510 SR 5 to West Shore Indian River R/14
(Wabasso Rd.)
88060 6o Proposed. Interchange 1-95 to FEC RR R/W
88520 S-611 ' Citrus Road to SR 60 R/W & Construction
(ClemannS Ave.)
88570 S-607 „.South Relief Canal to SR 60
(Emerson Ave.)
& Construction
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Resolution of Board of County Commissioners
Page 3
Section 2. That the County understands and agrees, upon
receipt of such application by the Chairman of.the Board of Highway
-,.Secondary PUnds Trustees, a meeting of the Board of Highway Secondary
\ands Trustees will be.called for the.purpose of determining:
a. The desirability of the project;
b. The necessity of the project;
c. The ability of the borrowing county to repay
the loan within five (5) years; and
d. Any other criteria necessary to test the
advisability of continuing with the processing
of the application, which criteria shall be
based upon the project contemplated and may
include, but shall not be limited to, recom-
mendations by the State Road Department engineers
and fiscal officers of the State Road Department.
Section 3. The County further understands and agrees
that if a majority of the Board'of Highway Secondary Funds Trustees
approves and recommends the project, said Board shall, by resolution
indicating approval, report to the State Road Department and.in
said resolution shall report their expenses incurred in attending
any meeting in the performance of their duties, which expenses
shall be paid from the proceeds of the sale of fuel -tax antici-
pation certificates.
Section 4. The County consents and agrees to the pledge ,
and the use of eighty (8o) per cent surplus gas tax accruing to or.
.for use. in the County for the payment of the debt service require
ments of the fuel tax anticipation certificates to be issued by the
State'Road Department on behalf of the County to.finance the proposed'
project.
Section 5. The County requests that the fuel tax
certificates to be issued mature in the amounts and on the dates
as follows:
1968 $loo,000
1969 100,000
1970 100,000
1971 100,000
1972 100,000
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Resolution of Board of County Commissioners
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Section 6. . That a Certified copy Of this resolution be
immediately transmitted to the Chairman of the Board,of Highway
in care of the State Road Department, Tallahassee Florida.
.Secondary Funds Trustees and directed to its headquarters office
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WITNESSES: BOARD OF COUNTY. COMMISSIONERS OF
IND/AN RR COUNTY
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Chairman
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The Administrator reported that the request of Mrs.'Arnold
Kleine for the installation of a"street light,at the intersection of
10th Parkway and 30th Street, does not meet the criteria theCounty
has established; and', on Motion by. Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by
Commissioner McCullers, and unanimously carried, the Administrator was
requested to so advise Mrs. Kleine.
The Administrator, advised the Board that the Zoning Commission
of Indian River County has held its public hearing and made its final
recommendation that the following changes and additions be made to the
Zoning Resolution:
1. The North 1/2 of the East 15: acres of the West 20 acres and
the West 10.99 acres of the East 20.99 acres of Tract 8,
Section 3, Township 335, Range 38 E, be changed from R1
Single Family District to Cl Commerical District.
2, The South 615,0 feet of the North 730.72 feet of Government
Lot 5, Section 23, Township 31 S, Range 39 E, lying west of
State Road AIA,; also
The Northerly 765.0 feet of Government Lot 5, Section 23,
(measured along the easterly right of way of SR A1A) in
Township 31 S, Range 39 E, lying east of State Road AlA,
be changed from R1 Single Family District to CIA Restricted
Commercial District.
On Motion by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
McCullers, and unanimously carried, the Board directed that a public.
hearing be held on the recommendations of the Zoning. Commission,
Commissioner Macdonald nominated Mr. Jack Vickers as a member of
the Zoning Commission of Indian River County to serve at the pleasure
of the Board. On roll call, he was unanimously elected.
After discussion, Commissioner McCullers moved that the Admin-
istrator be authorized to purchase four dragline mats fortthe''Road
and Bridge Department. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Macdonald
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and unanimously carried.
On Motion by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner
McCullers and unanimously carried, the form of agreement extending taa
Bond ' between General 'Development Corporation and _ thel County, .with
Fidelity_& Deposit:Company:as:surety, pertaining to.theremaining sub-
division requirements concerning Vero Beach Highlands Unit No. 2, was
approved; and the Chairman and the Clerk were directed to execute the,
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agreement on behalf of the County.
Commissioner McCullers moved,
seconded by Commissioner Macdonald
and unanimously carried, that Mrs, Anne Smith be re-employed to act as
assistant to Mrs. Vigliano in the County Welfare Department, at a salary
of $250.00 per month.
At his request, Commissioner McCullers was then excused from the
meeting.
The Administrator reported that he had talked with Sheriff Joyce
and he has requested that a,plan be worked out whereby he would furnish
a deputy,' who, with a member of the Road and Bridge Department would
make a traffic control survey of the County. They would review the
present signs that are marking intersections, and report and make recom-
mendations when the survey is completed. After discussion, the Board
suggested that the Administrator ask Mr. John Smoot, President of the
Indian River Safety Council, if the Council would like to cooperate in
the project.
After considerable discussion, Commissioner Macdonald moved,
seconded by Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried, that with
reference to the City's prior agreement to participate in the con-
struction of the Little League Baseball field on property of the School,
Board at Rosewood School, the County must require that this project be
under the direction and control of the City and that it be responsible
for the work done, with the understanding that the County will furnish
labor and material as requested by the City from time to time, or will
reimburse the City for expenditures in development to the extent of two-
thirds of the total cost; provided that the total of the labor and
material and cash from the County shall not exceed $10,000; that the
County requires that all of the improvements be upon land owned by the
School Board or the. City; and that the facility, when completed, be
open and available to the general public under rules and regulations
established by either the City of the School Board.
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The Board then reviewed the Memorandum from Sherman N. Smith,
County Attorney,. dated January )16 :1967, which had been received by
each member of the Board, the Administrator and the Clerk.
After discussion concerning a Special Act to provide emergency
ambulance service, Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded
by Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried, that the Administrator•
-be requested to advise the Trustees of the Indian River County Hospital
District that it is the feeling of this Board that legislation is
essential to permit ambulance service in the County in the event, hoping
it will never occur, that the Volunteer Service can no longer continue;
and that this Board understands that the Hospital Trustees will sponsor
such legislation to permit them t� provide ambulance service if necessary.
The Administrator asked the Board to 'advise him on the disposition
of the buildings at Wabasso Beach: Park and Commissioner Macdonald moved
that the Administrator be directed to make plans to demolish the buildings
as soon as it is convenient with his other operations. After discussion,
'Commissioner Macdonald withdrew his motion, Commissioner Dritenbas
moved that the Board re -advertise for the. removal of the buildings
at Wabasso Beach Park. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bogosian
and unanimously carried.
The Clerk reported to the Board that the County Tax Collector,
County Tax Assessor, Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Prosecuting
Attorney and Judge of the Small Claims Court have filed their reports
to the Board for the year 1966; of their fees and commissions, in
accordance with provisions of Section 145.12, Florida Statutes.
After considerable discussion, Commissioner Macdonald moved,
seconded by Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried, that the
Administrator be directed to reply to the letter of December 23 from
the Insurance Agents of Indian River County, with respect to Fire
Protection Districts in the County, to request that the information
and data previously furnished be supplemented in these respects:
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1. In the paragraph with reference to insurance rate reductions,
would paragraph 1.A,3. of the Vero Beach Area apply to any residence
located over any distance over five hundred feet from a fire hydrant.•
2. In the Wabasso, Sebastian and Fellsmere areas, does the
County correctly assume that these rate reductions are effective
irrespective of the distance from recognized fire hydrants?
3. In order to evaluate the relative cost of each of the proposed
areas, as compared to the direct benefit of insurance rate reductions,
how long would it take, after the establishment of fire protection in
each district, for the reduced rates to become effective?
4. What is the actual or estimated total rate reductions per
year in each of the districts?
5. Please furnish, in addition to the initial capital expenditure,:
required to establish fire protection in each of the districts, the
estimated annual cost of maintaining each district, including allowance
for replacement of capital expenditures in addition to capital expendi-
tures.
Commissioner Macdonald reported'. that Mrs. Severin Hanson has
offered to give. the County fill from ponds on her property to build
and stabilize the shoulders to the full 80' right-of-way width, at
the points where the ponds come into the right-of-way on Roseland Road,
a short distance west of U.S.#1. Commissioner Macdonald stated that
this would enable the County to get fill and also enable the Roseland'
Garden.Club to complete their beautification plans for that area.
After discusssion, Commissioner Macdonald moved that the County Adminis-
trator be authorized to make this improvement on Roseland Road when con-
venient for him to use the men and material. Motion was seconded by
Commissioner Dritenbas and unanimously carried.
Commissioner Macdonald also reported that Mrs. Hanson has offered
to convey to the County all of. Block 30, Townsite of Roseland, for a
playground. The County Attorney was requested to prepare the necessary
papers for Mrs. Hanson to sign. '
Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
Dritenbas and unanimously carried, that the salary of Sherman N. Smith,
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Jr., County Attorney, be set at $15,000 per year, with the under-
standing that he will assume all legal work that the County is involved
in.
Commissioner Bogosian moved, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald
and unanimously carried, •that the Clerk be instructed to prepare
specifications for the purchase of a new• safe for installation in the
Clerk Circuit Court office.
On Motion by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
Bogosian and unanimously carried,; the request of the County. Service
Officer to purchase four file cabinets, with locks; one executive
chair, one settee and two straight chairs, for his office, was approved.
On Motion by Commissioner Dritenbas, seconded by Commissioner
Macdonald and unanimously carried, the applications of Leroy Palmer
and Bessie Lee Evans for admission to the Southeast Florida Tuberdulosis
Hospital were approved.
Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
Bogosian and unanimously carried, that the pistol permit for Tracy L.
Turner, Jr.,•be renewed. (This was requested by Mr. Turner in letter
dated January 4, 1967.)
On Motion by Commissioner' Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
Dritenbas and unanimously carried, the following Item to Item transfers
were authorized:
GENERAL FUND
A/C FROM TO
951. Contingencies $ 11,714.00
859. Ambulance Building & Equipment $ 74.00
564.3 Welfare Clerk 40.00
536. Mental Health Clinic 11,600.00
Commissioner Macdonald reported that the Wabasso Civic Club has
asked if a fishing catwalk on the new Wabasso Bridge could be constructed
a little nearer to'the water. After discussion, Commissioner Macdonald
moved, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried, that
the Administrator be requested to write the State Road Department re-
questing information on whether or not there are any funds that might
be used by the State for construction of a fishing platform along the
center span of the Wabasso Bridge, which would be approximately eight (8)
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feet above the mean high tide,
Commissioner Dritenbas reportedfthatile has had a request for
street signs in idlewild Subdivision. , It was the opinion ofthe Board
that this is the responsibilityiof the developer.
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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. 6473 to 6520, Road and' Bridge Fund, Nos. 4145 to '4172, both in -
elusive; and Capital Outlay, No, 142. Such bills and accounts being on
file in the office of the Clerk.of the Circuit.Court, and the warrants_
so issued from the respective funds being listed in the Supplemental
Minute Book as provided 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:
HAR IS, CLERK
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OBERT W. GRAVES, CHAIRMAN
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