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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1969
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida met in regular session at the Courthouse, Vero Beach,
Florida on Wednesday, September 10, 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;
Thomas Thatcher, acting as County Attorney; Alfred H. Webber and
Janet N. Turpan, Deputy Clerks. Absent was Sherman N. Smith, Jr.
The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked if there
were any additions or corrections to the minutes of August 20.
There were none and upon Motion made by Commissioner McCullers,
seconded by Commissioner Loy the minutes of August 20 were unanimously
approved as written.
The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections
to the minutes of August 29. There were none and upon a Motion
made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Loy, the
minutes of August 29 were unanimously approved as written.
The Chairman then asked if there were 'any additions or corrections
to the minutes of September 3. There were none and upon a Motion
made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey, the
minutes of September 3 were unanimously approved as written.
Walter Jackson and other members of the Progressive Civic
League of Gifford appeared before the Board with the following
requests:
1. Request the paving of 43rd Street from old U. S. ##1 to
28th Avenue.
2. Extending sidewalks to Pineview Park.
3. Need school patrol and traffic signals.
4. That the junk cars were again piling up in the area.
5. That dogs were becoming a nuisance.
The Administrator advised the members of the League that he would
research the needs on the paving of the street and the sidewalks,
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and report his findings to the Board for further action;'that the
matter of the traffic signals was a matter for the State Department
of Transportation and that he had received a letter that bids are
to be received on school traffic signals for all of Indian River
County on September 25; and that the County would be glad to work
with them on the problem, of the junk cars.
B. T. Cooksey, Attorney, appeared before the Board in behalf
of the East Shore'Constructors, Inc. in regard to a zoning change.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner
McCullers and advertisement for public hearing for a zoning change
requested by East Shore Constructors, Inc. was unanimously authorized.
On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by
Commissioner Massey, the request of Attorney Kenneth Sharp for a
zoning change in behalf of McKee Sexton Land Company, was unanimously
authorized for advertisement of public hearing.
A letter was received from Oliver Armstead, Chairman of the
Oslo Neighborhood Planning Council in regard to traffic regulation
on Oslo Road during the hours of the loading of school buses. Mr.
Armstead and other members of the Council appeared in regard to the
situation. The Council was informed that Oslo Road is a State Road
and that any,traffic regulation of the road would need approval of
the State Department of. Transportation, that the Administrator
would again approach the State Department on behalf of the Citizens
of the Council, on traffic regulation on Oslo Road during the hours
of school bus loading. That any matter appertaining to the area
to be used for a school bus stop should be taken up with the School
Board; the Citizens were also reminded that a certain responsibility
for the small children, at least until a more regulatory system
could be set up, would be with the parents, themselves, and that
any patrol requirements could only be obtained from the Department
of the Sheriff.
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The hour of 9:30 o'clock having passed, the Chairman read
the following notice with proof of publication attached, to -wit:
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 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
in the matter of
In the
Court, was pub -
lashed in said newspaper in the issues of
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 this adver-
tisement for publication in the said newspaper.
Sworn to and subscribed before methis//)t ?G1
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(Business Manager)
(Clerk of==f e Circuit Court, Indian River County, Florida)
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John Sutherland, Attorney for W. J.Roschach,
appeared before the Board stating that the
zoning change had been approved by the
Zoning Board with the stipulation that building
on the project be started within a one years
time period. He stated that the sewerage
problem existing in that particular location
might make it difficult to start the project
in a one year time limit. A Motion was made
by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by
Commissioner Loy and unanimously carried that the
requested to prepare a resolution to cha
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by the Zoning Board, but, with the provision that
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NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that the Zoning Commission of In-
dian i;iver County, Florida, has
made, its final report recommend-
ing the following changes and ad-
ditions to the Zoning resolution of
Indian River County, Florida, which
said changes and additions are sub-
stantially as follows:
That the Zoning Map be changed
in order that the following described'
property, situated in Indian River
County, Florida, to -wit:
PARCEL NO. 1. The North half
of the East half of Lot 6 of
Block 2 of Dr. Richard E. Bul-
lington's S/D, which plat was
filed May 25, 1912, and record-
ed in Plat Book 2, pages public
records of St.Lucie County, Flor-
ida; said land now lying and
being in Indian River County,
Florida. EXCEPT the right-of-
way over the North 50 feet of
the above-described property
conveyed to the City of Vero
Beach for a street and EXCEPT
street right-of-way as in Offici-
al Record Book 73, page 226,
public records of Indian River
County, Florida.
ALSO the North 160.5 feet of
the West half of Lot 6, Block 2,
Dr. Richard E. Bullington's S/D,
according to plat filed May 25,
1912, and recorded in Plat Book
2, page 5, public records of St.
Lucie County, Florida; said land
now lying and being in Indian
_ River County, Florida; EX-
CEPT HOWEVER, the west 100
feet. of the above-described
property and except the North
50 feet of the above-described
property conveyed to the City
of Vero Beach for road right-
of-way.
PARCEL NO. 2. Lot 3, Block 2
of Dr. Richard E. Bullington's
Subdivision, of part of Section
1, Township 33 South, Range
39 East, according to plat filed
in the office of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of St. Lucie Coun-
ty, Florida, in Plat Book 2,
page 5; excluding therefrom the
following described land:
Beginning at the NW corner of
said Lot 3, thence run South
along the West boundary line of
said Lot 3 for a distance of
208.71 feet, thence run East
for a distance of 208.71 feet,
thence run North for a distance
of 208.71 feet, thence run West
for a distance of 208.71 feet to
the point of beginning; said land
now lying and being In Indian
River County, Florida.
be changed from R-2 Single
Family Lirtrict to R -2A Multi -
Family District.
A public hearing in relation there-
to at which parties in interest and
citizens shall have an opportunity
to be heard will be held by the
Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River County, Florida, in the
;Commissioners Room, Indian River
County Courthouse, Vero Beech,
Florida, at 9:30 o'clock A. M., on
the 10th day of September, 1960,
after which said Board will take
action thereon with respect to any
other changes in zoning of said
above described property or any
lesser or greater area in the vi-
cinity of said property or pertain-
ing to said 'changes as shall appear
proper.
BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS OF INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: Jack U. Dritenbas,
Chairman
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ning as recommended
the prescribed
time limit be extended from one year to two years, and that this
public hearing,be.adjourned until September 24, 1969 at 8:30
o'clock A. M.
Stephen M. Grange appeared before the Board requesting an
exclusive franchise for renting of Metzeler inflatable boats and
rafts in this area. Mr. Grange was informed that the Board would
need some time to consider the matter.
Curtis L. Hunter of the Economic Opportunities Council appeared
before the Board stating that of the three classrooms being used in
the Headstart operation, one would not be availabb after the first
of October and that he was requesting the aid of the Board in
procuring another space. The Administrator was requested to review
the space situation with Mr. Hunter and try to come to a solution.
Ann M. Fryer, Rural Sanitation Service and a representative
of Bell's Sanitation Service appeared before the Board requesting,
because of the disability of Mr. Bell, due to illness; the purchase
and transfer of Bell's Sanitation Service to Rural Sanitation Service.
Mrs. Fryer was advised to have -her attorney prepare the necessary
papers and was told the Board would advertise for public hearing
when the need arose.
Mr. L'andrey, General Development Corporation, appeared in
regard to the use of asphalt curbing in lieu of the Miami Type Concrete
Gutters. After due consideration, a Motion was made by Commissioner
Loy, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried
that the request of General Development Corporation to use asphalt
gutters in lieu of the Miami Type Concrete:Gutters-'fie denied.
Dewey Walker, County Zoning Inspector appeared before the
Board and reported on the progress of the lifting of the Zoning
Violations.
The Board then adjourned at 12:05 o'clock P. M. and reconvened
at 1:50 o'clock P. M.
The Administrator reported that a letter has been received
from Urban Development Utilities stating that the over-all water
and sewerage system has been completed and that the ne 14atl 6k.e3l?
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expected to be put into effect by October 1. The Administrator
reported that before the rates were to go into effect, the State
Board of Health was to have approved the system, the engineer of
the project was to have written an approval and one was to have
been obtained from the governing body which sponsored the loan.
The Administrator reported that he had investigated the marl
pit on the Wingate property and found that marl had previously been
removed from the pit, and that it was difficult to ascertain if
there were still marl there, therefore he recommended that the offer
be denied. On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by
Commissioner Massey, it was unanimously carried that the proposal
for sale of marl to the County by George Collins, Attorney for Mrs.
Wingate, be denied and that Mr. Collins be advised to this effect.
A request was received from Francis T. O'Brien, Indian River
Memorial Hospital, requesting the use of the County equipment to
remove brush from the proposed parking lot. A Motion was made by
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Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Massey and unanimously
carried that the request of Indian River Memorial Hospital for use
of County equipment for clearing the proposed parking lot be approved.
Gordon Wagner, East Central Florida Planning Council appeared
before the Board and spoke on the proposed program for the 1969-
1970 term.
Robert Jennings, Sanitary Engineer of the Indian River County
Unit of the State Health Department appeared before the Board in
regard to the list of recommendations concerning sanitary septic
tanks submitted in the minutes of August 29. A Motion was made by
Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner Loy and unanimously
carried that the Board received the report of the sub -committee
on septic tank recommendations and instructed the Clerk to forward
the report to the State Board of Health.
The Administrator reported that he had received two proposals
to the County for the removal• of junk cars from the pgigaye'8
1. Gordon L. Chaffee, Fort Pierce, will process and remove all
junk cars and all cars that are delivered to the area at no
cost to the County. Has posted a check for $500.00 which will
be returned upon the completion of the work.
2. Pierson Enterprises would like a contract renewable every year
would be unable to post $500.00 bond as this money would be
used to procure equipment. Would remove the cars at the cost
of $10.00 each to their property.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner
Massey and unanimously carried that the first offer by Mr. Chaffee
be accepted.
A letter was received from Ney C. Landrum, Associate Director,
Division of Recreation and Parks stating that an amount up to
$50,000.00 matching funds would be available in the development
of Round Island Park. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey,
seconded by Commissioner Loy, it was unanimously carried that the
Board authorizes representatives of the Board of County Commissioners
to go to Tallahassee to discuss the proposal as set forth in the
letter of August 29, 1969 from Mr. Ney C. Landrum, Associate
Director, Division of Recreation and Parks.
Three letters were received from the owners of the land on either
side of Rebel Road requesting that they be permitted to place a fence
across the road, as it was a dead end and only reached through their
groves. A Motion was made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by
Commissioner Loy and unanimously carried that they be informed that
it was illegal to place a fence across a public road, unless it
be vacated and abandoned.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner
Massey, the request of LeRoy White for zoning permits for Lot 1,
Block 1, proposed Lowe's Park Subdivision was unanimously approved
as it meets with the requirements.
A letter was received from Fondron Mitchell requesting the County
to clear and open a County road. A Motion was made by Commissioner
Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey and unanimously carried that the
Administrator acknowledge the letter and make an on the site
investigation and return his recommendations to the Board.
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Commissioner McCullers then left the meeting.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by
Commissioner Loy ,and unanimously carried the Administrator was
authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of a D-4 Dozer.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by
Commissioner Bogosian, it was unanimously carried that the Administrator
be authorized to advertise for bids for a new roof for the Courthouse.
A petition was received from the property owners along the
western portion of Rosewood Boulevard requesting that their preferences
be given priority in the planning and execution of any work that may
be done on the road, and was placed on file in the office of the
Clerk.
A letter was received from the Department of Natural Resources
regarding a meeting to take place on November 5 on the subject of
shore erosion. The Administrator was instructed to acknowledge the
letter.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by
Commissioner Loy, it was unanimously carried that the request of
Lori B. Wilson be complied with and that the Board write to the
Governor with the request that I95 be extended South of State
Route #60, as soon as possible, in the best interests of Brevard,
Indian River and St. Lucie Counties. A copy to be forwarded to
Commissioner Lori B. Wilson of Brevard County.
A letter of appreciation for the Indian River County Commission's
contribution of $3,000.00 was received from the Indian River Mental
Health Center, Inc.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by
Commissioner Massey,the request of the Civil Defense Director for
authorization for Mr. LeVerne Patterson to attend Radiological '
Instruction Course at Orlando on September 16 through 18 was
unanimously approved.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner
Massey, the request of the Civil Defense Director for Authorization
to purchase antenna for Citizen's Band Radio was unanimously
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On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by
Commissioner .Loy -the renewal of pistol permits for Leon G. Bass,
H. D. McClelland, and Jan Kromhout were unanimously approved.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy seconded by Commissioner
Massey the State Witness Payroll for the County Court for the
August Term in the amount of $164.32;and the State Witness Payroll
for the County Court, August Term in the amount of $81.44; and
the State Witness Payroll for the Circuit Court, Spring Term in
the amount $612.28; and the State Witness Payroll for the County
Court for the May Term in the amount of $191.68 were unanimously.
approved.
The Sheriff filed with the Board a statement of his
continuations of Hugh W. Penuel and of Edward V. Hughes 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
Loy and unanimously carried, the bonds of said Deputy Sheriffs
were approved and ordered filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner
Bogosian, the out of County travel of Forrest N. McCullars, County
Agricultural Agent to Panama City to attend the Annual Florida
Extension Workers' Convention on October 12 through 14; and to
Fort Pierce on October 24 to attend a district Citrus Training
Meeting for County Agents was unanimously approved.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by
Commissioner Loy, permission was unanimously given for Gladys
Vigliano, County Welfare Caseworker to Attend the State Association
of County Welfare Executives Convention on September 23 through 27.
The report of the County Welfare Caseworker was received and
placed on file in the office of the Clerk.
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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. 2941 to 3036 inclusive; Road and Bridge Fund, Nos. 1786
to 1826 inclusive; Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Nos. 277and296 to 305
inclusive; Capital Outlay Fund No. 152. 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 7:00 o'clock P. M.
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