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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/5/1969WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1969 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida met in regular session at the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida on Wednesday, November 5, 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; Paul D. Burch, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; Alfred H. Webber and Janet N. Turpan, Deputy Clerks. The Chairmancalled the meeting to order and asked if there were any additions or, corrections to the minutes of October 22. There were none and upon a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey, the Minutes of Octoberr22, 1969 were unanimously approved as written. Dewey Walker reported that there were two court cases on zoning violations which were scheduled for November 19, 1969; and that he was waiting to contact some other persons in regard to zoning violations. On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Massey, authorization for advertisement for a public hearing for a zoning change in Kenneth Pangburn's Tropical Park, Wabasso, Florida from R-3 to C-1 was unanimously approved. The County Administrator presented a final plat of a Subdivision known as Vantrician Subdivision and recommended it final approval as meeting County Subdivision Requirements. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, the recommended final approval was given for Vantrician Subdivision, with the provision that the ditches and roads be maintained by the developer for a one year period before maintenance is accepted by the County, and the Clerk is instructed to place Mr. Van Busch's check in escrow pending the completion of the ditches, at which time Mr. Van Busch will be refunded in the amount of $1,000.00. On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers,;,,,seconded by Commissioner Loy, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: NOV 3 1969 4Vc: 1 M "" ': fl1 RESOLUTION NO. 69-64 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, resolves: 1. That each of the parcels of property hereinafter described has been acquired by Indian River County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, on the date hereinafter stated, for the purpose of constructing a public road on said property as hereinafter identified, and that all of the taxes levied upon said parcels for the year 1969 upon the tax rolls of Indian River County, Florida, shall be only that portion of the taxes levied which the part of such year.that had expired at the date of such acquisition bears to the entire year, and that the remainder of such taxes for such year shall stand cancelled. 2. The public road for which said parcels were acquired, the date of acquisition and descriptions of the parcels so acquired is as follows: 12 PACE 400 Smith, Heath, Smith & O'Halre, Attorneys At Law, P. 0. Box 518, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 NOV 51969 a. State Road S-611, Section 88520-2602, date of acquisition - October 24, 1969: Real'property located in Indian River County, Florida: • Parcel No. 128.1 The Westerly 5 feet of Lot 12, Block 5, according to the plat of Sunnyside Park as recorded in Plat Book 1, at Page 7, of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida, in Section 3, Township 33 South, Range 39 East, . Indian River County; Containing 293 square feet, more or less, Parcel No. 148.1, 148.2 The West 15 feet of the West 20 acres of Tract 5, according to last general plat by Indian River Farms Company of Section 15, Township 33 South, Range 39 'East, as recorded in Plat Book 2 at page 25 in the Public Records of St. Lucie County, Florida, being that part of said West 20 acres which lies within 40 feet of the West line of said Section 15; LESS AND EXCEPTING that por- tion which lies within 60 feet of the South line of the NW 1/4 of said Section 15; Containing 0.44 of an acre, more or less. AND That part of said West 20 acres of said Tract 5 which is included in the external area formed by a 25 foot radius arc tangent to a line 40 feet Easterly of and parallel to the Westerly line of said Section 15 and tangent to a line 60 feet Northerly of and parallel to the Southerly line of the NW 1/4 of said Section 15; Containing 134 square feet, more or less. Parcel No. 152.1 The Westerly 5 feet of Lots 11 and 12, Block 4, accord- ing to the Plat of Sunnyside Park, as recorded in Plat Book 1, of Page 7 of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida, in Section 3, Township 33 South, Range 39 East, Indian River County;. All containing 600 square feet, more or less. 3. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be delivered to the Tax Assessor of Indian River County, Florida, who is hereby, directed to furnish the Tax Collector of Indian River County, Florida, a certificate equi- tably apportioning taxes levied for the year 1969 to the parts acquired and to the remaining lands. 4. A 'certified copy of this Resolution shall be delivered to the E' g 12 E E -2- Smith, Heath, Smith & O`Haire, Attortteys A! Law, P. O. Box 518, Vero Beach, Florida 32963 NOV 5 1969 Tax Collector of Indian River County, Florida, who is hereby directed, upon receipt of said certificate, to calculate and prorate against the remaining lands the portion of taxes levied against the parts taken to the date of acqui- sition and to cancel the portion of such taxes levied against the parts taken from and after such date of acquisition. 5. Said officials are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to make proper entries upon the records to accomplish the cancellation of that part of the taxes for the year 1969 as is hereby directed and to do all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this Resolution. A 6-1 701 Smith, Heath, Smith & O'Haire, Attorneys At Law, P. O. Box 518, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 ,NOV 51969 , I -..rt .d..r..,., r�srk:R • -.. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner McCullers, it was unanimously carried that the Administrator be authorized to construct a temporary map room on the second floor of the annex at a cost of approximately $1,400.00.. The hour of 9:00 o'clock having passed, the Chairman read the following notice with proof of publication attached, to -wit: VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL. Published Weekly Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA • Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press-Joumai, a weekly newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertise- ment; being a In the matter of __0 ".L I) _ \NO-$ W 4.1L. - in the Iishea in said newspaper in the issues of Court, was pub- &(*__Iso Tk3_ _t Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press-Joumal is a newspaper published at Verb 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 and class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida for '• 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- tiseiii nt for publication in the said newspaper. Sworn to and subscribed before me this ._____ _ __.day of._ - (SLAL) A.D I ���t�Y. (Business iRaL)/ tI ,f �is�JCs e.ev (Cieriy Fthe Circuit Court, Indian River County, Florida) NOTICE NOTICE IS IIEREBY GIVEN; That the Board of County Commis- sioners of Indian River County, Florida, will . receive sealed ibds to the hour of 9 o'clock A. M. on November 5, 1969 for sale to said county the following described per- sonal property. 131d will be opened publicly at the meeting of said board to be held in the County Commissioners Room, County Court- house, on November 5, 1969. One (1) New Steam & Pres- sure Wash Cleaner Bid form and detailed specifica- tion may be obtained at the of- fice of the Administrator, Room 114. County Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida. Oct. 16, 23, 1969. The Chairman then called for receiptof bids in accordance with the Notice, and the following sealed bid was received, opened and read: M. D. MOODY & SONS, INC 1550 series $1,895.00 The bid was referred to the Administrator for evaluation. 103 NOV 5 1969 Ad •• The County Administrator presented a final plat of a Subdivision known as Hobart Estates Subdivision, Unit #1, and recommended its final approval as meeting County Subdivision Requirements. On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Loy arid unanimously carried, the recommended final approval was given for Hobart Estates Subdivision, Unit #1 with the provision that the ditches and roads be maintained by the developer for a one year period before maintenance is accepted by the County. The Administrator was requested to answer a petition submitted by Lester McGriff appertaining to street lights and paving on 29th Avenue. On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey, Economical Opportunities Application Form CAP -46 for 1969- 1970 was unanimously approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign the application. A letter having been received from the State Department of Transportation reporting that the bids received on flashing type school. signals were rejected on the basis of being excessive; the Administrator was requested to write Mr. Owens and request that the signals be readvertised as soon as possible. The hour of 9:30 o'clock having passed, the Chairman read the following notice with proof of publication attached, to -wit: NOV* 5 1969 VERO BEACH .PRESS -JOURNAL Published Weekly Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida CO OF INDIAN RIVER: STA,E OF FLORIDA • Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, who on oath i says that he s Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press-Joumal, a weekly newspaper published at Vero Beach In Indian .River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertise- menl, being a--tS-B:.r— • 1, in the matter of _1—,i_'� rl e_y in the Court, was pub- ,} lis* iri said newspaper in the issues of � _c —_1LI )-3 ; lqi L 9 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 beet frontinuously 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- tiseittent; 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- tisetiient for publication in the said newspaper. /. Swoth to and subscribed before me this !_4fr1 (Business Manager) (Clerk of J'r Circuit Court, Indian River County, Florida) (SEAL) NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVE4N that• the Board of County Commis- pioners of Indian River County, Florida, will receive sealed bids to the hour of 9:30 A. M. on Wednes- Sday, November 5, 100, and at the 'same time publicly open the same at a meeting of said Board to be held in the County Commission Room, Indian River County Court - ?louse, Vero Beach, Florida for sale to said County of the following ma- iEerlal to meet the needs of the County through September 30, 1970. "Pit" mix soil cement — bid- ders to furnish stockpiled marl suitable for soil -cement stabilization. A minimum processing area of 100' x 250' is required. The county is to Load and haul the "pit" mixed soil -cement to the areas desig- nated by the County Adminis- trator. Processing and finish- ing of the "pit" mixed soil - cement shall conform to the "Standard Specifications for Soil -Cement Construction for Indian River County." Bid price is to include all material, tools, labor and equipment necessary for the "pit" mix soil -cement based on pit measurement at a unit price per square yard. is The Board of. County Commis- sioners reserves the right to re- ject any or all bids and to waive any informalities and to make awards in such manner as they 'consider best for the interest of Indian River County, Florida. All bids shall be in an envelope, securely sealed and marked on the outside "Bid for "pit" mix soil - cement, open date November 5, 1969." This 13th day of October, 1969. BOARD OF COUNTY COM- MISSIONERS OF INDIAN, RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Jack U. Dritenbas Chairman pct. 16, 23, 1969. The Chairman then called for receipt of bids in accordance with the Notie, and the following sealed bid was received, opened and read: Pan American Engineering Company $1.40 per sq. yard The bid was referred to the Administrator for evaluation. On a Notion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner McCullers, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: Pg' z_ N OV 51969 Rev. 7-15-69 • k* • COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION 69-65 On motion of Carnnissioner L 0 Y Commissioner 11e C U L L E R S the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS; the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION has authorized end requested Indian River County to furnish the necessary rights of way, borrow pits and easements for that portion of Section 88520, State Road Mil, from Oslo Road Northerly along Clema„ns Avenue to Citrus Road, • , seconded. by which has been surveyed and located by the STATE OF FLORIDA TEPA -4 0+' OF TRANSPORTATION as'shown.by'a map on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit. Court of said County, and in the office of:the said Department at Tallahassee, and WHEREAS, thesaidDepartment will not begin construction of said portion of said Section in said County until,title,to all land necessary for said portion of said Section has been conveyed to or vested in said State by said County, and said lands are physically cleared of all occupants, tenant's,''fences, buildings and/or other structures and improvements upon or encroaching within the limits of the land required for said portion'of said Section; and 'WHEREAS, the said County is financially unable at this time to provide the necessary funds to acquire said rights of way, borrow pits. and easements; now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the STATE OF FLORIDA DEP,1 DOT OF TRANSPORTATION be and .t is hereby requested to pay for the rights of way, borrow pits and easements for said road, including the removal of buildings, fences and other structures and improvements thereon, and for other expenses of acquiring title to said rights of way, borrow pits and easements by purchase or condemnation, from proceeds of State of Florida Department of General Services bonds or secondary gasoline tax funds (Article XII, Section 9(4), of the Florida Constitution, and Section 335.041, Florida Statutes, as amended), whichever is available, under conditions set forth. in the contract, of which this resolution forms a part; and be it further • RESOLVED, that said County, through its Board of County Commissioners, comply with the request of said Department and procure, convey or vest in said State the free, clear and unencumbered title to all lands necessary for said portion of said Section, and deliver to the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION said lands physically clear of all occupants, tenants, fences, buildings and/or other structures and improvements situate upon or encroaching within the limits of the lands required for said portion of said Section and that the Chairman and the Clerk of this Board be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver on behalf of said County to said Department the Contract in the form hereto attached; and be it further RESOLVED, that the attorney for this Board be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to proceed to take the necessary steps for the County to acquire in the name of said County by donation, purchase, or condemnation said rights of way, borrow pits an.:easements for said portion of said Section, and to prepare in the name of said County by its County Commissioners all condemnation papers, affidavits and pleadings, and prosecute all condemnation proceedings to judgment; and furnish to the Department the abstract search provided for in said Contract STATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNTYINDIAN RIWR ) • I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of reso- lution passed by. the Board•of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, at meeting held the Jrday .of /Vo ve i 9ek , A. D. 194;70 and recorded in the Commissioners minutes. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, S hereunto set my hand and official seal this 3' day ofA/ovCat r ek , A. D. 190. (SEAL) 0 ' Lr�D!A V'7t CO'I PY, pLO:tiA1 t, J J , `' NOVRI5 i96� .� ' PAct4d6 •1 On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian,it was unanimously carried that the Administrator contact the State Department of Transportation in regard to using local appraisers in the procurement of right-of-way; and approval was given for title search, subordination agreements and other, in the procurement of right-of-way for SR 507 from Fellsmere to the North County Line. The Administrator reported that the area at Blue Cypress Lake was badly flooded; but that the road leading to the Holman Property was passable and that "travel at your own risk" signs had been placed on the road. The Attorney to the Board suggested that the County do whatever it could to work with the Holmans to better the conditions there. On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Loy, it was unanimously carried that the Attorney to the Board be requested to answer a letter written by Mr. Holman in regard to damage by the flooding waters. Commissioner Loy left the meeting to sit with Judge Mank and count the absentee ballots. Richard Flesher appearing before the Board in regard to the Roseland Dump was requested to submit a proposal to the Board and to bring a legal description of his property adjoining the dump. The Attorney reported that he had researched the legal aspect of maintenance of the railroad crossings , and had found that the railroad company was required to keep the crossingsin good condition. The Administrator was requested to survey the railroad crossings in the County as to condition; and the Administrator and Clerk were requested to make a search for railroad contracts and conditions of prior payments to the railroad company. The Attorney to the Board reported that an investigation had been made into the County's tort liability insurance, and he has found that the County is presently covered and that a meeting will be held next week for the purpose of finalizing the insurance. ESQ Commissioner Loy returned to the Meeting. I ;;J 'q ;r40 On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner K .m ov 51969 Os VININNOW Massey, it was unanimously carried that the audit report of the Indian River Mental Health Center, Inc. of June 30, 1969 made by McAlpin, Curtis & O'Haire was received and placed in file in the office of the Clerk. The Administrator was reques1z to reply to•a letter from Doctor Provost, Director of the Entomological Research Center in regard to the possibility of the future upgrading and modernizing of the Oslo Dock Road. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner McCullers, the contract with the United States Geological Department in regards to boring on County Property was unanimously approved and the Chairman was authorized to sign the Contract. A Resolution was received from the Board. of County Commissioners of Charlotte County regarding taxation of mobile homes. It was decided that the Board would retain the Resolution for further study. A letter was received from the State Association of County Commissioners including a Resolution being submitted by Florida Counties requesting the repeal of the new immunity law. A letter was received from Lou Frey, State Congressman, regarding the observance of Veteran's Day. ,A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried that the Clerk be instructed to retain the Capital Outlay Check in the amount; of $55,650.00 for the purchase of additional Kiwanis-Hobart land until he is instructed by the Attorney to the Board to turn it over to the seller. The Sheriff filed with the Board a statement of his appointment of Raymond Arthur Segert whose voting precinct is #5 as Deputy Sheriff 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 Loy, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, the bond of said Deputy Sheriff was approved and ordered filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. 12 PIG4dS N 6't 51969 On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner McCullers, the out of County travel of Forrest N. McCullars, County Agricultural Extension Director to Auburn University, Alabama on November 19 through 22, .1969 to attend the National Pesticide Conference, and the out of County travel of Alfred H. Webber, Deputy Clerk, to attend a State Association of County Commissioners Conference to be held at the University of Florida on November 12, 13 and 14, 1969 were unanimously approved. On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey, the application of Irving Geller for adiilission to a Florida State Tuberculosis Hospital was unanimously approved. On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Massey, the State Witness Payroll for the County Court, August Term, in the amount of $211.06 was unanimously approved. A Resolution received from the Board of County Commissioners of Gadsden County protesting the consolidation of counties, was ,received And placed on file in the office of the Clerk. A complaint by Gladys Vigliano, County Welfare Caseworker regarding janitorial services was referred to the Administrator. The Clerk's suggestion that the meeting in December be held on the 3rd and the 17th rather than on the .10th and 24th was agreeable with the Board. On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian the Members of the Board, the Attorney and the Administrator were authorized to attend a Highway Safety Conference to be held in Daytona Beach on November the 5th and 6th. A letter regarding the payment of the commissions to the office of the Tax Assessor for the liability of the District Current School Fund was received from Homer C. Fletcher. A Motion was made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner McCullers *and unanimously carried that the Attorney to the Board be instructed to respond to the School Board informing them of the position of the l iakji? PAC409 NOV 5 a�a Board as far as taxes are concerned. Commissioner McCullers left the meeting. A letter was received from the Property Owners Association regarding the condition of the Rockridge Community Building, and was referred to the Administrator for further action. A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey and unanimously carried that the Administrator be authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of a new pump for the landfill operation.. On a Motion made by. Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy, the application of D. B. McCullers, Jr. to carry a firearm was unanimously approved. 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. 0145 to 0221 inclusive; Road and Bridge Fund, Nos. 0112 to 0133 inclusive; Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Nos. 0109 to 0117 inclusive; Capital. Outlay Fund, No. 153. 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 1 carried, the Board then adjourned at 1:15 o'clock P. M. NOV 51969