HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/10/1968WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1968
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida met in regular session at the Courthouse, Vero Beach,
Florida on Wednesday, July 10, 1968.at 8:30 o'clock A. M. Present
were Robert W. Graves, Chairman; D. B. McCullers, Vice Chairman;
Donald Macdonald; Richard P. Bogosian and Jack U. Dritenbas. Also
present were Jack G. Jennings, County Administrator; Sherman N.
Smith, Jr., County Attorney and Alfred H. Webber and Janet N.
Burriss, Deputy Clerks.
The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked if there
were any correction or additions to the minutes of May 8, May 22,
June 5, June 19 and July 1. After mention being made of a minor
error in the minutes of June 19, which has been duly corrected,
on a Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
Bogosian all the mintites for the above dates were unanimously.
approved.
On Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by
Commissioner Bogosian a fire truck offered by the Forest Service
for the.Fellsmere area was unanimously accepted.
In answer to letters of inquiry to the property owners of
the 6th Avenue area as requested of the Administrator in the Minutes
of June 19, 1968, Mr. Oscar Fultz and a group of property owners
of Sixth Avenue appeared before the Board. Mr. Fultz stated that
the Street was badly in need of repair and that he and some of the
other property owners would be willing to dedicate right-of-way
for the road and drainage. The Administrator reported that the
County now has a fifty foot right of way for the road, with sixty
feet in some areas and that sixty feet could be acquired in most
areas. He said that if the Board concurs, he will flag the actual
right-of-way, construct a road of the maximum available width and
give as much as possible for drainage purposes. A Motion was made
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by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner McCullers
and unanimously carried that the Administrator be authorized to
proceed with the construction plans of Sixth Avenue.
Mrs. Shappie and a number of residents of Royal Poinsettia
Subdivision appeared before the Board in regard to drainage
problems in their Subdivision. The Administrator advised these
residents that he would check out the area and take what
measures he could to help alleviate the problem.
Mr. Kinner of Fellsmere appeared before the Board stating
that his son had purchased a trailer with the required square
footage, but that due to zoning regulations was unable to acquire
a permit to put it on his property. He was referred to the Board
of Adjustments.
Roberta Slaughter of Broxton Road near Wabasso was referred
to the Zoning Department and the County Health Department in
regard to permits for two small trailers which had been put on
her property.
After considerable discussion regarding drainage problems,
the County Attorney advised the Board that legislation has been
passed for Special Tax Districts which could be used by the
freeholders to solve the problems of their individual areas.
John Strausmeir of Idlewild Subdivision appeared before the
Board stating that concrete had been poured in some of the
•drainage ditches and that there was grass and trees in them.
The County Administrator advised the Board that Leonard
Kinchen had not come into possession of, or improved, or provided
fire insurance, or done any of the other things mentioned in the
minutes of September 20, 1967 with respect to the building
situated on the East shore of the Indian River on the old Winter
Beach Bridgehead and had advised it was not profitable to put
this property into condition for use. On a Motion made by
Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian and
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unanimously carried, the authority granted to Leonard Kinchen to
use the above property wasxgminded and the County Administrator
was directed to destroy the building.
The Administrator reported that the State Road Department
has requested space in the County to store some lime. rock and
have a small shed. He said that there was some space next to the
landfill area and that the State Road Department would be willing
to have this permission cancelled at any time. A Motion was made
by Commissioner Macdonald, 'seconded by Commissioner McCullers and
unanimously carried that the State Road Department be granted the
use of County. land for the storage of lime rock.
On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by
Commissioner Dritenbas and unanimously carried the Clerk was
authorized to pay the bill of Lloyd and Associate& amounting to
$1,840.00 for the engineering of 43rd Avenue, under the direction
'and approval of the City of Vero Beach and to charge this amount
against the City's share of Road and Bridge Account 45192.1,
"Road Tax to Municipalities".
The Administrator reported that he had received a letter
from Mrs. Ayres requesting that trucks not be permitted on 19th
Street at the 44th Avenue area. He stated that this street
might soon be changed to commercial zoning and that he would try
to do something about the drainage in that area.
The Administrator reported thatt he would like to replace 'a
54" culvert at the R. D. Carter Road with a 66" culvert.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Dritenbas, seconded by
Commissioner McCullers, the application of Jim: Grant Byrd, a minor,
for admission to the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind was
unanimously approved.
Alfred H. Webber, Deputy Clerk reported that he had received
a memorandum from the State Comptroller stating it was the. Attorney
General's Opinion that the matching funds paid•to.the State Teacher's
Retirement System in behalf of Forrest McCullars, County Agricultural
Agent, in the amount of $145.30 should be refunded to the County, and
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that he had so requested.
The Sheriff filed with the Board a statement of his appointment
of Robert D. Jett as Deputy Sheriff, whose voting precinct is No. 4 A
and the said Deputy Sheriff filed his bond with the Clerk of the
Circuit Court, which was presented to the Board. On a Motion made
by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian and
unanimously carried the bond of said Deputy Sheriff was approved
and ordered filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by
Commissioner Macdonald the applications of Jack A. Thomas and
-George Edward Leach for pistol permits were unanimously approved.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by
Commissioner Dritenbas that the State Witness Payrolls for the.
Circuit Court, Spring Term in the amount of $397.04; Circuit Court,
Spring Term for $78.96; and for the County Court, Spring Term in the
amount of $90.00 were unanimously approved.
The Monthly Reports of the County Service Officer, the County
Agricultural Agent and the County Welfare Case Worker were received
and placed on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
The Clerk submitted the Clerk's Tentative Budget to the Board,
as required by law,•and on Motion made by Commissioner McCullers,
seconded by Commissioner Dritenbas and unanimously carried, the
same was received and ordered filed.
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CLERK'S TENTATIVE BUDGET, 1968-69
as of July 10, 1968
GENERAL FUND.
ESTIMATE.OF RECEIPTS AMOUNT
Federal Sources $ 4,600.00
State Sources 120,900.00
Local Sources 90,300.00
Ad valorem Taxes (2.15 mills) 526,0.00.00
Total Estimated Receipts $741,800.00
Less 5% '37 090.00-
95% of Estimated Receipts 704,710.00 •
Cash Bal. to be brought forward 267,150.00
TOTAL EST. RECEIPTS & 'BALANCES $971,860.00
APPROPRIATIONS AMOUNT
Governmental. Operations $240,550.00
Court Expenses 70,971.00.
Election Expenses 13,375.00
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Building Maintenance . 36,725.00
Legal Expenses , . ,
15,300.00
Educational Expenses 39,650.00
Health & Welfare 130,249.00
Auxiliary Services 204,334.00
New Equipment k 68,650.00
Refunds 18 000.00
Total Appropriations $837,804.00
'Reserves for Contingencies 73,500.00
Reserve for Bal. to Carry Forward 25,000.00
Transfers to Other Funds 35,556.00
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TOTAL BUDGET $971,860.00
ROAD & BRIDGE FUND.
ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS
State Sources
Local Sources
AMOUNT
$288,400.00
24,140.00
Ad valorem Taxes (.55 mills) .. i .134,500.00
Total. Estimated Receipts $447,040.00
' Less 5% 22,352.00
95% of Estimated Receipts 424,688.00
Cash Bal. to be bropght forward 163,000.00
TOTAL EST. RECEIPTS & BALANCES $587,688,00
APPROPRIATIONS ' AMOUNT
Right -of- Way Expenses S 13,000.00
Salaries and Wages 221,500.00
Supplies & Services ' 33,100.00
Maintenance & Rentals 48,500.00
Road Materials 115,000.00
Road Taxes to Municipalities 25,000.00
Special Projects
25,000.00
New Equipment . 55,000.00
Total Appropriations 3536,100.00
Reserve for Contingencies 26,588.00
Reserve for Bal. to Carry Forward. 25,000.08
TOTAL BUDGET ; 3587,688.00
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CLERK'S TENTATIVE BUDGET, 1168-6$ (CONTINUED)
as of July, 10, 1968
FINE & FORFEITURE FUND.
ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS
State Sources
Local Sources
Ad valorem Taxes (.9 mills)
Total Estimated Receipts
Less 5%
95% Of Estimated Receipts
Cash Bal. to be brought forward
Transfer from General Fund
TOTAL EST. RECEIPTS & BALANCES
APPROPRIATIONS
Docketing & Conviction•;Fees
. Other Court Fees & Costs
Other Salaries & Expenses
Sheriff's Budget
Total Appropriations'
Reserves for Contingencies
Reserve for Bal. to Carry Forward
TOTAL BUDGET
CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND.
ESTIMATE OF RECEIPTS i AMOUNT
Ad valorem.Taxes ( 0 mills) $ 0.00
Total Estimated Receipts 0.00
Cash Bal. to be brought forward 3,888.00.
Transfer from General .Fund 9.000.00
TOSALEST. RECEIPTS &-BALANCES $ 12,888.00
APPROPRIATIONS AMOUNT
Equipment -Voting Machines $ 7,500.00
Land - Public Park (Grant) 5.000.00
"._ ,AMOUNT
$ 25,000.00
99,650.00
220,200.00
$344,850.00
17, 242.50
327,607.50
89,000.00'
26,556.00
$443,163.50
AMOUNT
$ 40'000.00.
12,300.00
6,240.00
346,029.00
$404,5 69.00
18,594.50
20,000.00
$443,163.50
Total Appropriations $ 12,500.00
Reserve for Contingencies 388.00
TOTAL BUDGET $ 12,888.00
AD VALOREM TAX LEVY BASED ON 1967 COUNTY VALUATION - $244,738,193.
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Upon a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by
Commissioner Dritenbas the following Resolution was unanimously
adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 68- 43
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida,
resolves:
1. That this Board' does herewith find and determine that the road
commonly known as "Weill -Fultz Road", now known as "6th Avenue"
located in Indian River County, Florida, hasbeen designated, established,
used and maintained by Indian River County and its predecessor, St. Lucie
County, as a public road for a period of more than seven (7) years
immediately prior to the date of the adoption of this Resolution and that part
of the right of way forFsaid public road so established and maintained for
at least the period of time stated lies over and across the following described
lands situated in Indian River County, Florida, to wit: -
A stip of land 50 feet in width being 25 feet either
side of the following described center line; starting
at the NW corner of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Sec.
13, Twp. 33 S. , Rge 39 E; run South along the West
line of said NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of . said Section 13
and the West line of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said
Sec. 13, a distance of 1650 feet, more or less to
. the intersection of the northeasterly right of way
line of U.S. Highway #1 as the same now exists.
2. That attached hereto and made a part of this Resolution is a map
showing the location and width of this right of way of said road as herein
described, which for the purposes of identification, is certified to by the
Chairman and Clerk of this Board who are directed to file a certified copy
of this Resolution and a `copy of this map so certified in the office of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of this county who shall record the same in the
public records.
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Smith, Heath, Smith & O'Haire, Attorneys At Law, P. 0. Box 518, Vero Beach, Florida 32960
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A letter dated July 3, 1968 and Resolution #2005 was received
from the City of Vero Beach regarding the erection of a second
bridge across the Indian River and acquisition of right-of-way for
reconstruction of State Route #60. No action was taken by the Board.
The Board of County Commissioners then adjourned at 12:00
o'clock Noon and reconvened. at 1:30 o'clock P. M.
After some discussion regarding the settling of. the Courthouse
foundations, a Motion was made by Commissioner Dritenbas, seconded
by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried that the Board •
hire Universal. Engineering Testing Company to make a test on the
Courthouse in accordance with the offer in their letter of February
21, 1968.
Chairman Robert W. Graves submitted his resignation as Chairman
of the Board of County Commissioners. On a Motion made by Commissioner
Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian, the resignation of
Robert W. Graves as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners was
unanimously accepted, with regret.
Vice Chairman D. B. McCullers, acting as Chairman of the Board,
then asked for nominations for Chairman. Commissioner Bogosian
nominated Jack U. Dritenbas as Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners; Commissioner Macdonald seconded the nomination and
Jack U. Dritenbas was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Board
of County Commissioners.
Commissioner Dritenbas then took the seat as Chairman of the
Board of County Commissioners and thanked the Board for their
confidence in him.
The County Administrator reported that he had received a letter
from Mr. Miller of the Hospital Board regarding Dempster Dumpsters,
a type of disposal unit which could be very well utilized in the
park areas. On a Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by
Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried the Administrator was
authorized to acquire a number, not to exceed fourteen, of the
Demster Dumpsters at a cost of $10.00 each.
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The request of Lulu Bowling of Smith Plaza to have a hole in
the road repaired was referred to the Administrator.
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. 1251 to 1331, inclusive; Road and Bridge Fund, Nos. 897 to
942 inclusive; Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Nos. 67 to 75 inclusive.
Such bills and accounts being on file in the office ofi he Clerk of
the Circuit Court, the warrants so issued from the respective funds
being listed in the Supplemental Minute Book as provided by the
rules,of the Legislative Auditor, reference to such record and
list so recorded being made a part of these minutes.
There being no further business, on Motion made by Commissioner
McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Graves and unanimously carried
the Board then adjourned at 2:15 o'clock P. M.
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