HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/9/1969WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1969
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida met in regular session at the Courthouse, Vero Beach,
Florida on Wednesday, April 9, 1969 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 add.i.tions to the minutes of March 19.
There were none and upon a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers,
seconded by Commissioner Loy the minutes were unanimously approved
as written.
On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by
Commissioner Loy the Minutes of March 26 were unanimously approved
as written.
Samuel Hunter, President of Urban Development Utilities, Inc.,
appeared before the Board in regard to the rates which were being
charged by Urban Development Utilities, and the reasons for
discontinuance of services to some of the consumers. A Motion
was made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner
Massey and unanimously carried that Urban Development Utilities,
Inc., be instructed to conform to the terms of the original
franchise providing for rates of $3.00 for water and $3.00 for
sewer and that arty overcharges which have been made shall be
subject to adjustment by future credit; and that the Board of
County Commissioners recognizes that water and sewer users must
pay, in accordance with the rates incorporated in the franchise,
for services used, and if such payment is not received the
franchise holder has the right to discontinue service; and the
Board furtherrecognizes the fact that no one has the ri ht to
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tamper with or make changes onany property of 12he franchise
holder without proper authorization.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by
Commissioner Bogosian, and unanimously carried, it was moved
that a public hearing be held on an increase in sewer rates by
Urban Development Utilities from $3.00 to $4.25.
The hour of 9:00 o'clock having passed, the Chairman
read the following notice with proof of publication attached,
to -wit:
VERA 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 ___L`'_ _--- — ---- – in the matter of V)– --d
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 Joumal 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 this adver-
tisement for publication in the said newspaper.
Swom to and subscribed before me this – dayGJ—
(SEAL)
( usiness Manager)
(Cierk6the 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 bids at the
hour of 9:00 A. M. Wednesday, April
9th, 1969, and at said time publicly
open same at the meeting of said
Board, to be held in the County
Commission Room, Indian River
Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida;
all bids should be marked — Wire
Fence Enclosure for County Barn
Property.
Specifications may be obtained in
Room 114, Courthouse.
March 13, 20, 1969.
The Chairman then called for receipt of bids in accordance
with the Notice, and the following sealed bids were received,
opened, and read:
Sears Roebuck and Company
Frank Ford
$3,994.63
4,099.85
Southern Gas and Hardware 4,295.00
The Administrator took the bidpfor9evv9aal�uation.
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On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by '2
Commissioner Loy and unanimously carried, the requested author-
ization for final public hearing by Mrs. Cruze for a zoning
change was approved, and hearing was set for May 7, 1969.
Martin Peterman appeared before the Board in regard to
the proposed plan by the State Road Department in using 19th
Place as a one-way section of Route 60 through Vero Beach.
Mr. Peterman was informed that this plan was only one alter-
native of the State Road Department and that when the final
choice was made there would be a Public Hearing by the State
Road Department.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by
Commissioner Loy, it was unanimously carried that the final
plat of Mobile Villa Estates be approved upon the determination
made by this Board that the streets and easements shown upon
this plat are not required for public use, and that they are
not and will not be a part of the County's System of Public
Roads and said Board has waived a dedication of the same
to the public and has approved this plat with the understanding
that the streets and drainage 'easements will not be maintained
by the County; providing also that the construction of the
streets to County Specifications is not required, and that the
Board wishes a performance bond for completion of improvements,
specifying only that the Board requires the connection,within
the public right-of-way, from the private streets to the public
road shown on the plat to be constructed according to County
Specifications for public roads.
Oscar Fultz appeared before the Board in regard to the
paving of 6th Avenue. Mr. Fultz was informed that the City has
been moving its utility poles which has delayed the progress
of the construction of 6th Avenue; and that after the City has
completed this task, the County will be able to finish the
Street without interruptj6ri;..
Charles Herring, Attorney for residents of the Wabasso
Area, stated that his clients had purchased property and taken
out mortgage loans but were not permitted to bu'}s
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explained to Attorney Herring that County Subdivision Regulations
require that provision be made for a drainage system, and that these
lots do not provide for an outlet for the water.
The Board then adjourned for lunch and reconvened at
2:15 o'clock P.M.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by
Commissioner McCullers, it was unanimously carried that a
$1,500.00 Cash bond be accepted by the County, and the original bond
of $20,700.00 be returned to Tanen Construction Company.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by
Commissioner McCullers, the proposal of the Frank Electric Company,
Inc. to enlarge the electrical panel in the courtroom at a cost
of $480.00 was unanimously accepted, subject to the provision
that the wiring has sufficient capacity for the circuits required.
A letter was received from the Ed Schlitt Insurance Agency
regarding a 15% increase in valuation of County buildings. On a
Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner
Massey it was unanimously carried that the Clerk be authorized
to contact the Ed Schlitt Agency and determine the exact amount
of premium•increase, also if the insurance is co-insurance and
if so, what percentage; and if the valuations are based on appraised
value or replacement value.
A Motion was made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by
Commissioner Loy and unanimously carried that the Board would
take no action on the Sebastian Inlet Park area until such time
as the Florida Outdoor Recreational Development Council provides
a plan of the proposed State Park.
Commissioner Loy was temporarily appointed as liaison agent
to Florida Outdoor Recreational Development Council.
A Motion was made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by
Commissioner Loy and unanimously approved that the Department
of the Army Corps of Engineers be informed that the Board of
County Commissioners of Indian River County has, no objections
to the dredging of a channel by the Moorings Development Company.
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On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by
Commissioner McCullers, Fred Van Zonneveld was unanimously
appointed as a County Life Guard for the summer months.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by
Commissioner McCullers, the following Resolution was
unanimously adopted:
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WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River County, in the interest of public safety, deem
it necessary to install Flashing School Zone Signals at or
near Section 88010 SLD Mile Post 5.721 on S.R. 5 to serve
the Osceola School and
WHEREAS, This Board hereby agrees to operate and
maintain said Flashing Signals.
NOW, THEREFORE, The Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County, Florida, resolves that the State
Road Department of Florida, purchase and install, from Primary
Funds, appropriate school zone flashing signals on S.R. 5
to serve the Osceola School.
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On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by '
Commissioner Massey, John's Island, Plat #1, Town of Indian
River Shores was unanimously confirmed.
Commissioner Bogosian reported on a trip to Osceola
County taken for the purpose of an inquiry into their planning
costs and procedures.
On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by
Commissioner Massey the trip to Osceola County by Commissioner
Bogosian and the Administrator was retroactively and unanimously
approved.
The Clerk reported that two additional names had been
received for the appointment of Civil Defense Director and Zoning
Official as follows: Roy E. Hilliard and Richard S. Jeffery.
Applications for the position of Civil Defense Director having
been received are as follows:
Lester F. Bragg
Bud McKinnon
James E. Roberts
C. L. Cooper
James B. Vredenburgh
Edward V. Hughes
Richard S. Jeffery
Fred J. Prestin
On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey,Fred J. Prestin was
nominated for the position of Civil Defense. Commissioner
Bogosian voted for the Motion; and Commissioner McCullers and
Commissioner Loy voted against the Motion. ChAirm t_Dritenbas
voted for the Motion and the Motion was carried.
The Sheriff filed with the Board a statement of his
appointment of James Earnest Parsley as Deputy Sheriff, whose
voting precinct is ; and of Barbara J. Wood, whose voting
precinct is 4B; and of Hal E. Bridwell whose voting precinct
is 2A as Deputy Sheriffs and the said Deputy Sheriffs filed
their bonds with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which was
presented to the Board. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey,
seconded by Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried the
bondof said Deputy Sheriffs were approved andordered filed
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with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by
Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried, Gladys Vigliano,
County Welfare Caseworker, was authorized to hire an office
clerk.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by
Commissioner Loy, the out -of -County travel of Forrest McCullars,
County Agricultural Agent, to Fort Pierce on a Citrus problem
and to the University of Florida to attend a special Citrus
School was unanimously approved.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by
Commissioner Loy, the State Witness Payroll of the County Court
for the February Term in the amount of $140.00 was unanimously
approved.
The Monthly Reports of the County Service Officer, the
County Welfare Caseworker and the County Agricultural Agent.
were received and placed on file in the office of the Clerk.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by
Commissioner Bogosian, the application for admission to a
State Tuberculosis Hospital by Fannie Lee Jones was unanimously
approved.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner
Bogosian, the Bond of Aurelius J. Brackins, Board of Trustees
of the Indian River County Hospital District, was unanimously
approved.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by
Commissioner Loy and the following Budget Amendment for the
operation of the Sheriff's Office was unanimously approved.
Fine and Forfeiture Fund from
Contingency Fund $4,000.00
Expenses other than Salaries
to
$4,000.00
A letter from the Micco Volunteer Ambulance Service regarding
a radio for contacting the Indian River Memorial Hospital was
referred to the Administrator.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by
Commissioner Bogosian, the low bid �f Sears, Roebuck & Company
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for the chain link fence enclosure of the County barn property
in the amount of $3,994.63 was unanimously accepted.
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. 2352 5o 2453 inclusive; Road and Bridge Fund, Nos.
1487 to 1510 inclusive; Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Nos. 205 to
215 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 tosuch 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 5:45 o'clock P. M.
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