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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1968
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida
met in regular session at the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida on
Wednesday, November 20 at 8:30 o'clock A. M. Present were Jack U.
Dritenbas, Chairman; Robert W. Graves; Donald Macdonald and Richard P.
Bogosian. Absent was D. B. McCullers,Jr., Vice 'Chairman. 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 corrections or additions to the minutes of November 6, There
were none and on -Motion made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by
Commissioner Bogosian the minutes of November 6, 1968 were unanimously
approved as written.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner
Macdonald and unanimously carried the request for zoning change by
Pebble Bay Inc. from R lA to R 2A was approved and advertisement for
Public Hearing authorized.
-A Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
Bogosian and unanimously carried, the request of Hobart Brothers for
a zoning change from R3 to R1 was approved and authorization for
advertisement' for Public Hearing was given.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner
Macdonald, it was unanimously carried that Forrest McCullars, County
Agricultural Agent, be requested to set up a display for the Brevard
County Fair, space provided at no expense, to the County as provided
in the letter from H. Waddy Batson.
The Administrator reported that he had received a letter from
the residents of Greenbriar Subdivision containing a petition regarding
correction of a drainage situation in the Subdivision. The County
Attorney advised that under present legislation the County has no
jurisdiction in drainage problems, that the Citizens themselves have
authority to set up Special Improvement Districts to rem d hese 3
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problems. The Administrator was requested to write to these Residents
and explain the position of the County in the matter.
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 .1. J. Schumann, who on oath
says that he is Busines$ 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
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in the Court, was pub-
lished in said newspaper in the issues of •
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Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press Journal is a newspaper published at
Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, and that the said newspaper has heretofore
been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, weekly and has been entered
as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida
for a period of one year next preceeding the first publication of the attached copy of adver-
tisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or
corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing thls adver-
tisement for publication in the said newspaper.
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Swom to and subscribed before me this_____'4-1
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usiness Manager)
(Clerk the Circuit Court, Indian River County, Florida)
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY .GIVEN,
that the Board of County Commis-
sioners of Indian River County,
',Florida, will receive sealed bids to
,the hour of 9:00 A. M. on Wednes-
'day, November 20, 1968, for sale to
said County of the following de -
1 scribed personal property. Bids will
4be opened publicly at the meeting
of said Board to be held in the
;County Commissioners' Room,
County Courthouse, Vero Beach,
Florida, on said date.
One (1) new 1 3/4 cubic yard,
1 SAE rated, diesel powered
• track type, front endloader
with 1 3/4 cubic yard, SAE
rated multi purpose bucket.
Bid forms and detailed specifica-
tions may be obtained at the office
•of the Administrator, Room 114,
;Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida.
All bids shall be in a sealed enve-
lope marked on the outside, "Bid
for one •(1) Front Endloader, open
ldate November 20, 1966."
This the 23rd day of October,
1968.
BOARD• OF' COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS OF INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
BY: Jack U. Dritenbas
Chairman
,Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 1968.
The Chairman read the foregoing Notice and Sealed Bids were
opened and read as follows:
Ring Power Corporation $24,750.00
Kelley Tractor Company 22,949.00
Massey -Ferguson 22,457.00
A Motion was made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner
Graves and unanimously carried that the Administrator take the bids
and evaluate them.
Homer Fletcher, Tax Assessor appeared before the Board with the
request that he be authorized to change the method of reproduction of
the sectional maps from the Auto Positive System to the Milar System
as the latter made a more legible print and was of a more durable
nature; and the difference in cost was nominal. Upon a Motion made
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by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian and
unanimously carried that the Tax Assessor is authorized to change
from the Auto Positive System to the Milar System in the reproduction
of the sectional maps.
Frank Phillips, City of Vero Beach Utilities Department appeared
before the Board in regard to the sale of County Land by the County
to the City as had been agreed in 1966 or 1967 for the purpose of a
sub -station. A Motion was made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by
Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried that the request of the
City be granted and that a survey and deed be prepared for the
transaction, with the clause that if the land were not used by the
City it would revert to the County.
Upon a Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by
Commissioner Bogosian the request of Frank Rogel for Morris Schwartz
for a zoning change from R1A to Cl for trailer park purposes was
approved and advertisement for Public Hearing was authorized.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner
Bogosian, it was unanimously carried that upon the compliance of
Mike Starckx in building a fence to enclose his junk yard, County
approval for its operation will be granted.
The request of Joe Reams for reduction of the speed limit on
12th Street between Old Dixie Highway and U. S. 1 from 45 miles per
hour to 25 miles per hour was, upon Motion made by Commissioner
Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner Graves, unanimously referred to
the Indian River County Safety Council.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by
Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried that the request of
John Morrison that the speed limit on River Drive be reduced to 20
miles an hour be referred to the Indian River County Safety Council.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
Graves, it was unanimously carried that Charles F. Williams, County
Right of Way Department, be authorized to make a payment in the amount
of $4,850 appraisal value for Right of Way on the Banks Property
for SR #507.
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On a Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by
Commissioner. Graves, it was unanimously carried that the Right -of -Way
Agreement for acquisition of the Screws Property for Right -of -Way
for SR 507 be approved.
The County Administrator presented an addition to the tentatively
approved Pineview Park Subdivision and recommended that the addition
be tentatively approved with the stipulation that two 18 inch culverts
be used in lieu of one and that all work be done to comply with County
Subdivision Regulations. Upon a Motion made by Commissioner Graves,
seconded by Commissioner Macdonald the tentative approval of the
addition to Pineview Park was unanimously granted as recommended by
the Administrator.
Upon a Motion made by ,Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner
Macdonald the following Resolution was unanimously approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 68-65 A
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida, resolves:
1. That all that part of the easement now existing in Block 1,
Rosedale Gardens Subdivision, according to plat recorded in Plat Book 1,
page 10, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Indian River County,
Florida, in Indian River County, Florida, lying West of a Northward pro-
jection of the East line of Lot 8 and lying East of the West line of Lots 10 and
11, be and the same is herewith abandoned and this Board does herewith
relinquish and disclaim the rights of the public acquired by the dedication of
said plat insofar as it pertains to the above described easement.
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Mr. Jerry Keen, appearing in regard to the above approved
Resolution appeared also inregard to the paving of Commerce Avenue
between 12th Street and U. S. 1 and the paving of llth Street
between Commerce Avenue and U. S. 1. He was advised by the Administrator
that the plans of his proposed shopping center would be considered
in the preparation for paving the above streets.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by
Commissioner Graves, the request of Mr. Janulis for pipe installation
was granted if Mr. Janulis will furnish the pipe; the request for
access road construction was unanimously denied.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
Graves and unanimously carried, the Administrator was authorized to
prepare specifications for and to advertise for the purchase of a
tractor and a jeep.
Thomas H. Trent, Civil Defense Director, appeared in regard to
repairs to the Civil Defense Building. He was advised that a
Committee consisting of Chairman Dritenbas, George Eyles and the
County Administrator were in need of more time to study more closely
the condition of the building and the relationship of the bids received
to the needs of the building, the Sheriff would furnish painting labor
if available at that time.
The Administrator left the meeting in order to evaluate the
bids for the endloader.
Sherman N. Smith, County Attorney reported that the Trustees of
the Internal Improvement Fund have requested the Counties in the State
of Florida to review their bulkhead lines and advise the Trustees
as to the position of the bulkhead lines. A Motion was made by
Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian and
unanimously carried that the Board in accordance with the request of
the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund will hold a Public
Hearing for the purpose of reviewing the present established bulkhead
lines within the areas of the Sebastian and Indian Rivers at its
meeting on December 4th at 11:00 o'clock A. M. ; and the County invites
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the respective Cities involved in establishing bulkhead lines to
send Representatives to the hearing and also invites the General
Public.
The request of Robert Jackson representing the Liquor Dealer's
Association that a resolution be passed prohibiting bottle clubs
was denied as the County has no authority in the matter.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian,,seconded by Commissioner
Graves the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 68-66
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida, resolves:
1. That Resolution No. 68-60, adopted by this Board on
October 23, 1968, pertaining to a schedule or list of lands upon which tax
certificates are held by this County, is herewith rescinded and declared null
and void.
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On a Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by
Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried the out of County
Travel of the Members of the Board to Orlando to attend a Regional
Planning Committee on Coastal Survey on November 13th was approved.
The Administrator, having evaluated the bids for the endloader,
' returned to the meeting and reported that although Massey -Ferguson
returned the lowest bid,he found that the engine for their endloader
was made by another company and mounted into the Massey -Ferguson
chassis, also that this was a new model with the Massey -Ferguson
Company and had not yet had time for a good proof -test, therefore he
recommended that the bid of Kelly Tractor Company, in the amount of
$22,949.00 be accepted by the Board as the lowest responsible bid.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
Bogosian, the bid of Kelly Tractor Company of $22,949.00 is unanimously
accepted as being the lowest responsible bid for the endloader, subject
to specifications required by the Administrator.
Ed Powers and Carroll Saunders, appearing for the State Road
Department, answered questions of the Citizens of Tropicolony Subdivision
and Albrecht Development in regard to the closing of two streets
adjoining State Route #60. The matter was to be reopened at the Public
Hearing to be held in the County Courtroom; at the Courthouse, Verb
Beach, Florida on Tuesday, November 26 at 7:30 o'clock P. M.
The Board then adjourned at 2:15 o'clock P. M. and reconvened
with Commissioners D. B. McCullers, Jr., Vice Chairman; and Robert
W. Graves being absent.
A Motion was made by CommissionerBcgGej.an,seconded by Commissioner
Macdonald and unanimously carried that the Administrator be authorized
to travel to Fort Lauderdale to discuss road problems of Walker Avenue
with the State Road Department.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
Bogosian that the pistol permit for Albert Goodman and the renewal of
the pistol permit for Kip Wagner were unanimously approved.
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The Sheriff filed with the Board a statement of his appointments
of Joseph G. Adams, Jr. whose voting precinct is No. 4 A; and Gerald
W. Lynch whose voting precinct is No. 1 B; and John G. Melton whose
voting precinct is No. 3 A; and Hugh W. Penuel whose voting precinct
is No. 3 A; and Herman Prince, Jr. whose voting precinct is 1 B; and
Helen. M. Brown whose voting precinct is 1; and the said Deputy Sheriffs
filed their bonds with the Clerk of the Circuit`Court, which was
presented to the Board. On Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald,
seconded by Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried the bond of
said Deputy Sheriffs were approved and ordered filed with the Clerk of
the Circuit Court.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by
Commissioner Bogosian and the out of County travel of George Stoked,
County Service Officer to St. Petersburg on November'20,21, and 22 to
attend the Annual Mid -Winter Conference was unanimously approved.
Forrest N. McCullars, County Agricultural Agent, submitted two
bids for a new filing cabinet to be used in his office as follows:
O'Haire's Office Equipment $85.00
Morse's 65.00
The Agricultural Agent recommended the bid of O'Haire's Office
Equipment as it matched the other furniture in his office and was
more adequate to his needs. On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian,
seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried the bid
of O'Haire's-Office Equipment in the amount of $85.00 for a filing
cabinet for the office of the County Agricultural Agent was accepted.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
Bogosian and unanimously carried that an appraisal be made on Lots 8
and 9, Block 30, Original Town which might be purchased by the County.
The Administer reported that he had received the tentative
advertisement on the bids for the settling of the Courthouse foundation
and that it might be advertised in the very near future.
The several bilis 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 followsx General Fund,
Nos. 1821 to 1875 inclusive; Road and Bridge Fund, Nos. 1220 to
1239 inclusive; Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Nos. 137 to 143 inclusive.
Such bills and accounts being on file in the office of the 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.
On Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner
Bogosian and unanimously carried the meeting then adjourned at 2:40
o'clock P. M.
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