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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/3/1969_. '�`.mv'3�aL RH�iA! E 41`• x i� 'M.,k.»':w c n �u a. :�.....�...<i , .gin. a<.<:.+. vo. s..= --'w u.o _� . �. '�'• WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1969 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida met in regular session at the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida on Wednesday, December 3, 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 Chairman called the meeting to order and asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of November 19. Commissioner Loy made a correction on Page 2, Paragraph 3, changing the name "Braisden" to read Baisden; and a correction on. Page 5, Paragraph 3 changing the words "two days a week" to read "two days a Month." These corrections having been made, a Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner McCullers, and the Minutes of November 19 were unanimously approved as corrected. Dewey Walker, County Zoning Inspector, presented a list and reported on the progress made in correcting zoning violations. Miles B. Mank II, County Judge, reported that a bill had been enacted by the Florida Legislature regarding a Work Release Program for a selected group of prisoners. This bill enables, after approval by the Board of County Commissioners, a prisoner to pursue his regular work during the day, returning to the jail in the evening. His salary would be retained by the Sheriff and used for the support of his family, his cost to the County for Jail expense, fines etc. After some discussion, the Board of County Commissioners decided to appoint a Committee for further research into the matter. l 29 J 0 ( >' : " „ DEC 3 1969 The hour of 9:00 o'clock A. M. having passed, the Chairman read the following notice with proof of publication attached to -wit: l - _ VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Weekly Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida CO NI Y OF INDIAN RIVER: ST 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-Joumal, 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- lished in said newspaper in the issues of 1T( 1 ;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 Verb Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida fora 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 me this gg ti 1\‘171,/Ii 6-1 A.D.- -- (Business Manager) (SEAu (Cle of the Circuit ourt, Indian River County, Florida) NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That W, R. Bell is the holder of a franchise granted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, in March 9. 1968, by resolution known as W. R. Bell Sanitary Service Franchise. Ap- plication has been made to said Board to transfer said franchise to Rural Sanitation Service, Inc., a Florida corporation. A public hear-. Ing will be held on the request for transfer of that franchise by said Board in its meeting room in Indian River County Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida, on December 3, 1969, at 9:00 o'clock A. M. BOARD OF COUNTY COM- MISSIONERS, INDIAN RIV- ER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Jack U. Dritenbas, Chairman Nov. 27, 1969. The Chairman then asked if anyone. present wished to be heard. Robert Jackson, attorney appeared in behalf of Bell's Sanitation Service and Rural Sanitation Service. There being no others present who wished to be heard, a Motion was made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Massey, and the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:. DEO, 3 1969 m IO *A., as. RESOLUTIONS NO.69-68 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, resolves: - WHEREAS, W. R. Bell Sanitation Service and Rural Sanitation Service, Inc. have made application to Indian River County Commission requesting transfer of the W. R. Bell Sanitation Service Franchise to Rural Sanitation Service, Inc; and, WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held on December 3, 1969, and this Commission being satisfied as to the qualifications of Rural Sanitation Service, Inc. to meet the terms and conditions .of said Franchise and there being no objections to said transfer; Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, do approve and do transfer the Franchise presently held by W. R. Bell Sanitation Service to Rural Sanitation Service, Inc. upon the same terms and conditions as presently in effect. * * * The hour of 9:00 o'clock having passed, the Chairman read the following notice with proof of publication attached, to -wit: t�JJ� DEG G 3 1969 4 4 3 _J VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Weekly Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida CO TY OF INDIAN RIVER: STAT OF FLORIDA <: Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, who on oath says :Out he is 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- ment being a N\..e. - :4=e— In the matter of c 0 In the Court, was pub- lished 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- tiservitnnt for publication in the said newspaper. Sworn to and subscribed before me this _______ 9:_day of___ ,• 4 -__. (SEAL) (Business Manager) (Cler 'f the Circuit • rt, Indian River County, Florida) Oa NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, ;that the Board of County Commis- Sloners of Indian River County, Florida, will receive sealed bids to the hour of 9:00 A. M., on Wednes- day, December 3, 1969, for sale to ,said County the following described personal property. Bids will be opened publicly at the meeting of said Board to be held In the County Commissioners Room, County Court- house on December 3, 1969. One (1) new 1970 nine passenger station wagon, 1/-8 Engine with minimum of 350 cubic inches dis- placement and minimum of 260 Horsepower, wheelbase to be minimum of 121 inches. Bids must be for car equal to or better than Chevrolet Impala or Ford Gal - axle 500. Bid forms and detailed specifica- tions may be obtained at the office of the Juvenile Court, Room #116, County Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida. Nov. 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: Stanley Lincoln Mercury Arnold Ford Sales Frey Coyne Chevrolet Company $3,965.63 3,393.68 3,273.10 A Motion was made by Commissioner McCulle rs, seconded by Commissioner Loy and unanimously carried that the Administrator and the Juvenile Counselor take the bids for evaluation. It was mentioned that the County owns a 70 foot strip of right-of-way between the Corrigan Property and the Tuerk Property, which had been dedicated to the County by Mr. Tuerk, that that property has been sold and the owner may ask the Board to relocate the right-of-way. A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey and unanimously carried that the Administrator and Attorney 'to the Board of County Commissioners proceed immediately to take DEL 3 190 UjUik 12 PAbE 5 �_ elk the necessary steps to procure the 1.2 acres of property being released by .the Federal Government and lying Louth of the Town of Indian River Shores. A Motion was made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner Loy and unanimously carried that the County accept the recommendation of the Planning Committee and appoint Valentyne E. Brennan as City -County Planner employed jointly by the City of Vero Beach and Indian River County at a salary fixed at $14,000.00 annually plus $40.00 per month for car allowance. Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, Robert F. Lloyd and Al Schick appeared in regard to dredging in the John's Island Creek. James Haire, Vero Beach Angler's Club appeared in opposition to the dredging. A Motion was made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried that any decision on the matter'be deferred until the next regular meeting. Sam Joyce, Sheriff, appeared in regard to increases in the salaries of the Deputies. On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner McCullers, the following Item to Item Transfer was unanimously approved: ITEM TO ITEM TRANSFER General Fund 'Account From To 68400.1 Ambersand Beach Park $2,000.00 68400.3 1iwanis-Hobart Park 6,000.00 68400.4 Round Island Park 2,000.00 68400.6 Wabasso Beach Park 2,000.00 68400.9 Miscellaneous Recreation 3,000.00 67300.3 Civil Defense Operating 1,000.00 34102 Sheriff's Department -Other Salaries $16,000.00 $16,000.00 $16,000.00 Mr. Driggers, Coast to Coast Janitorial Services appeared. before the Board with the proposal to furnish janitorial services including some supplies to the Courthouse and Annex at a figure of $800.00 per month. A Motion was made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Massey and unanimously carried that the Administrator contact the various Officers regarding this matter and return his findings at the next meeting of the Board. DEG 31969 .71 •• On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Loy, Gladys Vigliano, County Welfare Case Worker was unanimously authorized to attend a meeting of County Welfare Executives to be held in Tallahassee on December 5. On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian, it was unanimously carried that Department of Natural Resources, Division of Recreation and Park's trailers at Sebastian Inlet Park be permitted to hook up with the water sys-tem at no expense .to the County. No action was taken on line work in the County by Cablevision, Inc. until further research is taken in the matter. The Board then adjourned at 12:00 o'clock Noon and reconvened at 1:30 o'clock P. M. A letter was received from J. B. Norton, Executive Director of the Vero Beach -Indian River Chamber of Commerce regarding directional signs to Dodger Stadium. On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner Loy, it was unanimously carried that the Administrator be requested to refer this matter to the State Department of Transportation. Action on water potability furnished by Urban Development Utilities was deferred'pending a meeting with Richard Starr, Sanitarian for the State Board of Health. Action on Murphy Act release in Dixie Gardens Subdivision, Lot 14, was held in abeyance until the Administrator contacts the State Department of Transportation regarding the matter. A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey and the request of the Administrator that the Road and Bridge Employees work on Saturday, December 13 or Saturday, December 20 and to close the Department on Friday, December 26, was unanimously approved. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner McCullers, the request of the Administrator for payment of an additional $35.00 to R. B. Schnee and his sister DL 3 1969 ?.a, for purchase of right-of-way for 43rd Avenue was unanimously approved. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian, it was unanimously carried that the Administrator be authorized to readvertise for reroofing of a section of the Courthouse roof. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy, it was unanimously carried that the Administrator be authorized to place signs in the Wimbrow Park and in the Donald Macdonald Park to stop the removal of the young trees. The Attorney to the Board reported on the status of the County's tort liability insurance, the Pohorsky Estate, and tax refund for Hospital Property. The Attorney to the Board requested the Agreements between the Board of County Commissioners and the Florida East Coast Railroad Company and a list of the conditions of the various railroad crossings be given to him. On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner McCuIlers, the following Agreement was unanimously approved: J!k DEL: 3 1969 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 3 RD day of D c, b' ' , 1969, by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, a component agency of the State of Florida, hereinafter called the Department, and the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, hereinafter called the County; WI THE S SE TH:, WHEREAS, •the County by Resolution No. 69-52 has requested the Department to install a traffic signal at the intersection of S.R. 60 and S.R. S-611(Northwest 43rd Avenue) in Indian River County, Florida, the estimated cost of which is $7,000, to be identified as Job No. 88060-3502; NOW, THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH: That the Depart- ment and the County for and in consideration of the premises and of the sum of One Dollar each to the other in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do mutually covenant and agree as follows: THE DEPARTMENT AGREES: 1. To prepare plans and specifications for the work invol- ved, and advertise for bids for the equipment andfmaterials. The decision as to the type and make of equipment purchased will be at the Department's discretion. 2. To furnish technical supervision during the installation phase of the work and finally inspect the completed project. 3. To pay 50% of the cost of said project using primary • a funds therefor. The remaining 50% will be paid from Federal -Aid funds. 1i'1k 12 47 1969 r TEE COUNTY AGREES: 1. That the equipment shall remain the property of the De- partment, and it is hereby understood and agreed that the County ~shall not, under any condition, remove the -equipment which is the subject matter of this Agreement for any reason without permission and written consent of the Department. 2. That it will not change the wiring within the cabinet or the timing:on the traffic signal without prior written approval from the Department's District. Engineer. 3. Upon completion of the installation, to assume the sole responsibility for the maintenance of said traffic signal, in accor- dance with the Department's policies and "Standard Specifications for Traffic Control Signals and Auxiliary Equipment;." and the payment for all costs for electricity and electrical charges incurred in connection with the operation thereof out of the County'sgeneral funds. .a. 4. To indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the Depart- ment from any claims, demands or liabilities of any nature whatso- ever arising out of or because of this Agreement. itis mutually agreed that the Department's State Highway Engineer shall decide all questions, difficulties and disputes of whatever nature which may arise under or by reason of this Agreement, the prosecution and fulfillment of the services hereunder, and the character, quality, amount and value thereof, and his decision upon all claims, questions and disputes shall be final and conclusive up- on the parties hereto. a 1969 VJUk • • • •11 •• •IX WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties heieto have caused these presents to be executed, the day and year first above written. -WITNESSES: As to the Department to the Cokinty • • • • -STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BY: Director of Administration ATTEST: (SEAL) Executive Secretary BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: '• -ATTEST- Chairman Clerk • the rcuit Court and • ex officio clerk of the Board of • County Commissioners of Indian ' River County, Florida. Vit)k 4,2 T411 -3- DU; 3 1969 ' Commissioner McCullers left the Meeting. Gordon Johnston, Attorney for the City of Indian River Shores, appeared before the Board with the request that the County permit the Town of Indian River Shores exclusively to make application for procurement of the 1.2 acres of Federal Property to be released by the Federal Government. After considerable discussion, the Board decided that both the County and the Town of Indian River Shores could submit applications for the property; County Administrator and the Attorney were to meet with Attorney Johnston at his office on Thursday Morning to ascertain where the limits of the Town lie. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy, the State Witness Payroll for the County Court, November Term in the amount of $225.60 was unanimously approved. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy, the applications of Fred Van Antwerp and Martin J. Kalix for permits to carry firearms were unanimously approved. A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried that Merrill P. Barber and M. L. Blume be"reappointed for a three year term to fill their vacancies on the Indian River County Long Range Planning Authority. 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. 275 to 353 inclusive; Road and Bridge Fund, Nos. 176 to 204 inclusive; Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Nos. 122 to 129 inclusive; Capital Outlay Fund, No. 154. 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. 3 Li 1969 " at There being no further business, the Board then adjourned at 5:06 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: a CL • nk 12 n„ ; DEC 3 1969