HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/19/1969WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1969
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida
met in regular session on Wednesday, March 19, 1969 at the Courthouse,
Vero Beach, Florida at 8:30 o'clock A. M. Present were Jack U.
Dritenbas, Chairman; Richard P. Bogosian, Vice Chairman; D. B. McCullers,
Jr.; Alma Lee Loy and Edward J. Massey. 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 March 5, 1969. There
were none and upon a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded
by Commissioner Massey, the minutes of March 5 were unanimously approved
as written.
Darrell Fennell, County Prosecuting Attorney, appeared before
the Board in regard to violations to zoning regulations. Mr. Fennell
stated that these violations were Miad.emeanors,andLtiat-•.informations
would be filed against the parties who were involved.
Mrs. Murray Michael of the Pelican Island Audubon Society appeared
before the Board requesting some aid from the County in draining the
parking area, removing some old cars and refrigerators which had been
left in the Kiwanis-Hobart Park and a little aid with the natural trails.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner Loy,
it was unanimously carried that the Administrator assist the Pelican
Island Audubon Society with the above listed problems at Kiwanis-Hobart
Park.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by
Commissioner Massey, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
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MAR 1 9 196
RESOLUTION NO. 69-13
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida, resolves:
1. That the easement now existing on both sides of the line dividing
Lots 4 and 5 from Lots 6, 7 and 8, Block 5, 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, be and the same is here-
with abandoned and this Board does herewith relinquish and disclaim the rights
of the public acquired by the dedication in said plat insofar as it pertains to
the above described easement.
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MAR 19 1969
Smith, Heath, Smith & O'Haire, Attorneys At Law, P. O. Box 518, Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Sam: Franks, electrician reported that the failure of power
in the north end of the Courthouse was due to a panel being too
small, he stated that to install a 16 circuit panel, which would.
about double the present capacity, and to do the necessary lead-in
wiring would be at a cost of approximately $475.00 to $480.00.
After some discussion, the question arose as to whether it would
not be better to provide for even more capacity, and the Administrator
was requested to consult further with Mr. Frank and report his
findings at the next meeting.
Donald McCullers appeared on behalf of the grove owners on
the Old Dock Road, requesting assistance from the County in opening
the drainage along the road, as it was backing up and causing root -rot
to the citrus trees. The Administrator was authorized to go in with
a back -hoe and give relief to the situation on a temporary basis
until a time when the Australian Pines could be removed from the
ditches and surrounding areas.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner
McCullers, the request of Michael Wodtke, on behalf of the School Board,
for four or five yards of fill to be furnished for the Little League
Field at Rosewood School was unanimously granted.
Marvin Carter and Edward Carr appeared before the Board in regard
to the final approval of the Mobile Home Subdivision of Indian River
Acres. The County Administrator presented a final plat of a Mobile
Home Subdivision known as Indian River Acres and recommended its final
approval with the expressed provision that all roads and drainage
contained therein are private and not subject to any maintenance by
the County at present or in the future. On a Motion made by Comm-
issioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner McCullers, the recommended
final approval of the Mobile Homes Subdivision of Indian River Acres
was unanimously given with the provision that all work must be done
in accordance to County Subdivision Regulations.
Wilson Brown of Sebastian appeared before the Board regarding a
law involving the sale of oysters. On a Motion made by Commissioner
McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Massey, it was unanimously carried
that the Clerk be authorized and directed to write a l� ert, $ir
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Legislative Delegation stating that the Board of County Commissioners
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of Indian River County has no objection to an amendment of Chap. 57-1411,
Laws of Florida,. regarding transportation of oysters from the County,
provided any such amendment is applicable only to oysters raised on
lands leased from the State of Florida and transported by fish dealers
licensed in Indian River County.
Irving Hodson, of the Vero Beach Press Journal, appeared in
regard to the 50th anniversary of the City of Vero Beach, and
suggested that the County might be interested in advertising at a
cost of $235.00 per page. No action was taken by the Board.
Merrill Barber of the Long Range Planning Authority reported
and made the recommendations of the Planning Authority to the Board.
Mr. Barber suggested that the Commissioners take up the problem of
Interstate I 95 and the repercussions upon SR 60 and the City of
Vero Beach with the State Road Department; and or, if necessary,
bring the matter to the attention of the United States Senators and
Representatives. Mr. Barber further discussed the problems immediately
confronting the County and stressed the need of a City -County Planner.
R. A. Bluem, Engineer for General Development Corporation,
appeared before the Board in regard to Miami Type Gutters, stating
that according to the price of the lots, the cost of this type gutter
is too involved. He requested that asphalt gutters be considered
and stated that he would like to get more information concerning other
types of gutters and return this information to the Board.
The Administrator reported that he had contacted the State Road
Department regarding the traffic lights at Wabasso; and that a letter
has been received from John Wilson stating that a study is being
made and the findings of that study will be reported to the County
Commissioners.
The Administrator reported that there were continuing problems
with the air -conditioner unit serving the north end of the Courthouse,
that it would cost about $1,000.00 to replace the unit or about $400.00 '
for a new compressor. On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers,
seconded by Commissioner Massey and unanimously carried the Administrator
was authorized to advertise for bids for a new airconditioner for
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the north end of the Courthouse.
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The Board then adjourned at 11:45 o'clock A. M. and reconvened
at 1:30 o'clock P. M.
The Administrator was requested to contact the State Civil
Defense Director and make inquiries as to the acting capacity of
the Civil Defense Director. The appointment of Civil Defense Director
was postponed until a later meeting.
A letter regarding the opening of a bar in the Fellsmere Inn
was to be referred to the City of Fellsmere.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner
Massey and unanimously carried that the Administrator is requested to
check the list of performance bonds and report to the Board the
status of the required improvements as required by said performance
bond.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner
Bogosian,-,the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
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MAR 19 1969
RESOLUTION NO. 69-14
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County
resolves:
1. Pursuant to Section 194.47, Florida Statutes, Ralph Harris,
as Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Indian River County, Florida, has
prepared in triplicate and delivered this date to the Board of County Commis
sioners of Indian River County, Florida, in duplicate a complete schedule
or list, duly certified by him, of all lands in Indian River County, Florida,
upon which tax certificates were issued at the County Tax Collector's sales
of lands for unpaid delinquent taxes held on the first days of June in the years
1943, 1946, 1948, 1949, 1953, 1954 and 1966, as were bid off by said Tax
Collector for said County and which taxes have not been redeemed or pur-
chased.
2. One said schedule or list has been retained by the said
Clerk of the Circuit Court and is on file in his said office, the second said
schedule or list is attached as Exhibit A to this Resolution, and the third
said schedule or list shall be delivered this date to Sherman N. Smith, Jr. ,
as County Attorney.
3. Within ninety (90) days after the date of this Resolution,
Sherman N. Smith, Jr. , as County Attorney, shall cause a Complaint to be
filed in the Circuit Court of said county in the name of said county and agains
any and all of the lands described in the said schedule or list as defendant.
4. This Resolution, together with the attached Exhibit A, shall
be set forth verbatim in the minutes of this Board of this date.
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Smith, Heath, Smith &.O'Haire, Attorneys At Law, P. O. Box 518, Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Tax Certificate
Number Description of Land
SALE OF JUNE 1, 1943
293 Lot 153, Block 6, Hall, Carterl James Subd.
SALE OF JUNE 1, 1946
8 Lots 56 & 59 Block 2, Hall, Carter $ James S/D
SALE OF JUNE 1, 1948
100 That portion of B1 of Street R/W formerly known
as Lemon Ave. lying between Lot 11 of W. •R.
Duncan's Re S/D & Lot 4 of Jones S/D
101 That portion of Eh of Street R/W formerly known
as Lemon Ave. lying between Lot 11 of W. R.
Duncan's Re S/D ? Lot 4 of Jones S/D
(Arrears for 1946)
102 - That portion of E' .of Street R/W formerly known
as Lemon Ave. lying between Lot 11 of W. R.
Duncan's Re S/D & Lot 4 of Jones S/D
(Arrears for 1945)
1
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Sec. T.S. R.E. Acres!
103 That portion of E' of Street R/W formerly known
as Lemon Ave. lying between Lot 11 of W. R. Duncan's
Re S/D & Lot. -4 of Jones S/D (Arrears for 1944)
37
53
I59
20
13
SALE OF JUNE 1, 1949
Lots 1 & 2 Block 96, Town of Fellsmere
SALE OF JUNE 1, 1953
SW1 of Tract 715 Fellsmere Farms Co. Sub. 32 37
E .34 A of W 20.34 A of Tract 2
SALE OF JUNE 1, 1954
Beg 100 ft S of NW cor of James Duhart's
Tract, run E 150 ft, S 50 ft, W 150 ft,
N 50 ft to Beg. 29 31 39 .17
SALE OF JUNE 1, 1966
W 25 Ft of Lot 1 & E 20 Ft of Lot 2 Less Hwy
R/W as in R Bk 95 pp 43 B1k 3
Graves Addition to Wabasso
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19 32 39 .34
61 N 50 Ft of S 150 ft of E 120.2 ft of the fol-
lowing: From SW cor of SES of NE1 Run Ely
655.45 ft: Thence N 25 ft to N R/W of Jackson
Rd for P.O. B. Thence cont N 300 ft thence E
290.4 Ft; Thence S 300 ft Thence W 290.4 ft to
P. 0. B. as R BK 148.PP 732
68
D
Beg at SE cor of SW', Run N 250 Ft for P.O.B.
Thence Run N 50 Ft Thence Run W 150 Ft,
Thence Run S 50 Ft, Thence Run E 150 Ft to
P.O.B. as in D BK 105 PP 353
110 Lot 3 Bik 1 Lord Calvert Estates Sub
118 Lot 9 Blk 9 Smith Plaza Sub
119 Sh of Lot 3 & Lot 5 Bik 10 Smith Plaza Sub
139 Eh of Lot 1 Bik 11 Hillcrest Sub No. 2
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22 32 39 .14
22 32 . 39 .17
BOOK 12 PAC[148
Tax Certificate
Number
141
Description of Land
Saie of—enc 1 1966
Lot 2 Blk 12—HaTcrest Su�To 2--
Sec.T.S. R.E. Acres
144 N 50 Ft of Following Desc. Land; Beg At SW
Cor of Battle Ave of Spruce Park Add. To
Gifford, Run S 100 Ft, E 184 Ft, N 100 Ft,
W 184 Ft to P.O.B. Less W 25 Ft for Rd R/W 26 32 39 .2
146 Lot 5 Blk 1 Spruce Park Sub
155 A Lot 190 Ft E & W By 130 Ft N & S, Being
in SW Cor of Following: Beg 25 Ft N & 687
Ft W of SE Cor of NWS of SEs for P.O.B.,
Run W 340 Ft More or Less to E Line of
R. B Sims Land as D Bk 1 pp 440; Run N
along Sims E Line to N Line of Sh of NWS
of SE4j Run E Along N Line of Sh of NWS
of SEh for 340 Ft: Thence S to P.O. B.
26 32 39 .57
160 Lot 185 Blk 14 W. E. Geoffrey's Sub
161 Lots 199 & 200 Blk 14 ICE Geoffrey's Sub
183 ./ Lots 6, 7 & 8, Biock 4 Country Club Pointe
Unit No. 2
226 Lots 1 & 4 Block Q Vero Tropical Gardens Sub Unit 2
237 Lot.8 Block AA Vero Tropical Gardens Sub Unit 2
239 Lot 4 Block BB Vero Tropical Gardens Sub Unit 2
249 South 358.5 ft of W 82.5 ft of W 5 A of Lot 1B1ock 2
Dr. Richard E. Burlington's Sub
273 Lots 1 & 2 Replat of Eh of Biock 5 of
Sunnyside Park Sub
280 'N 200 Ft of S 900 Ft of E 9.62 A of Tr. 11,
less S 85 Ft of E 294.42 Ft 6 Less N 85 Ft &
W 82 Ft of S 115 Ft. Indian River Farms Co. Sub 11 33 39 • .10
287 W 200 Ft of E 3'00 Ft of the Following Desc Land;
N 50 Ft E of Old D/H of S 6.59 A of N 18.59 A of
SW4 as In D Bk 28, PP 547, As Desc in R Bk 102 12 33 39
PP 522
288 Lots 6 to 9 Inc Blk 3 Rosedale Gardens Sub
294 Beg At SE Cor of NWS of SE' Run N 919.9 Ft, W
173.4 Ft S 680.7 Ft, W 544.2 Ft, Sely 247.8
Ft Alona D/H E 653.5 Ft to Beg, Less Lot in SW
Cor as D Bk 112 PP 192, „Less to Groover
295 SWQ of SES, Lying N of S Relief Canal F E
of Old D/H
297 E 82.11 Ft of N 100 Ft of S 135 Ft of E
10.46 A of W 20.46 A of Tr 4 As in R Bk 167
PP 470 Indian River Farms Co. Sub
302 An Unnumbered Lot lying between Blocks A
& C Indian River Heights Sub Unit 3
311 S Z of Eh of Eh of SE 4 of SW1/4 less S 385
ft of E 165 ft; less N 100 ft of S 510 ft
of E 150 ft; less N 50 ft of E 150 ft;
less N 400 ft of S 590 ft of W 150 ft of
E 315 ft; less W 166.1 ft of E 331.1 ft
of N 150 ft of S 180 ft.
'324 Lot 56 Dixie Gardens Unit No 2
333 Lot 17 Blk 2 Florida Ridge Sub
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13 33 39 6.02
13 33 39 2.41
14 33 39
24 33 39 1.22
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER
I, RALPH HARRIS, as Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for
Indian River County, Florida, do hereby certify that the Tax
Collector of Indian River County, Florida, did on the 1st day of
June, 1943, 1946, 1948, 1949, 1953, 1954 and 1966, respectively,
sell, as provided by law, all lands in said County delinquent for
taxes assessed against such lands upon the County tax assessment
roll of said County for the years 1942, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1952,
1953 and 1965, respectively. That the foregoing schedule or list
of lands contains and describes all such lands as were bid off
by the Tax Collector of Indian. River County, Florida at said sale
held June 1, 1943, 1946, 1948, 1949, 1953, 1954 and 1966, respective-
ly, for the County and which taxes have not been redeemed or pur-
chased and that the foregoing list constitutes a complete schedule
or list of all of such lands; provided, that said list and schedule
does not include lands foreclosed by municipalities situated within
Indian River County, Florida for delinquent taxes or special im-
provement liens or to which such municipalities acquired title
prior to the first day of May, 1943.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official
seal at Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, this 26th. day
of February, 1969.
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COUNTY, FLORIDA.
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The Administrator was authorized to clear an area by the
Sunshine Rehabilitation Center and the northern boundary of the
park so that thirty boys will have a place to play soccer.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner
Massey and unanimously carried, Richard Bogosian and Ed Schlitt were
appointed as Indian River Cdunty Representatives to the East Central
Florida Regional Planning Council, and Donald Macdonald was appointed -
as alternate.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner
Massey and unanimously carried, two'. members of the Indian River
Long Range Planning Council will be appointed every year for a period
of three years.
The Administrator was requested to write a letter regarding
Federal Funds for County Assistance. in connection with traffic problems.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner
Loy, the State Witness Payroll for the Circuit Court,Spring Term, in
the amount of $449.10; the State Witness Payroll for the County Court,
February Term 1969 in the amount of$319.72; and the State Witness
Payroll for the County Court, February Term, 1969 in the amount of
$46.92 were unanimously approved.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner
Massey, the application for admission to a State Tuberculosis Hospital
by James Albert Delk was unanimously approved.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner
Loy and unanimously carried the Clerk is authorized to advertise for
bids for microfilm equipment for the office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court not .to exceed an estimated cost of $15,000.00
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. 2297 to 2351 inclusive; Road and Bridge Fund, Nos. 1441 to
1486 inclusive; Fine and Forfeiture Fund Nos. 200 to 204 inclusive.
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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.
There being no further business, on Motion made, seconded and
carried the Board then adjourned at 4:30 o'clock P. M.
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