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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/21/1970WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1970 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida met in regular session at the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida on.Wednesday, January 21, 1970 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; and 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 January 7. Commissioner Loy said that Paragraph 3, Page 76 should be changed to read"that the Chairmanf Commissioner Sogosian and the Administrator be appointed as a Committee to work with the Rotary Club and to attend the meeting to be.held at St. Helen's Service Center. Commissioner Loy stated that Paragraph 2, Page 78 should be changed to read "such proposals to be received by the Clerk not later than 3:00 o'clock P. M. on February 18". These corrections having been made, a Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner McCullers, and the Minutes of January 7, 1970 were unanimously approved as corrected. Dewey Walker, County Zoning Inspector, appeared before the Board and reported on the progress made on Zoning Violations. The County Administrator presented a final plat of a Subdivision known as Island Harbor South Subdivision and recommended its final approval as meeting County Subdivision Requirements. Upon a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried the recommended final approval was given for Island Harbor South Subdivision with the provision that all building be in accordance with County Subdivision Regulations, and with the stipulation ihet the watq'r easements and the roads are private easements and roads and will not be maintained by the County. 21 1970 i' d 9 , 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-Joumal, a weekly newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertise- ment, being a the matter of 9L—O— ` "t t In the fished in said newspaper In the issues of Court, was pub - 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. In Sworn to and subscribed before me this %Ld ____;;'___.day (Business Manager) (Clerk of t e Circuit Court; Indian River County, Florida) (SEAQ NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Commission of In- lian River County, Florida, has 'nade its final report recommending 'he following changes and addf- :ions to the Zoning Resolution of 'ndian River County, Florida, which said changes and additions are sub- )tantially as follows: That the Z(,ning Map be changed 'n order that the following de-' scribed property, situated in Indian River County, Florida, to -wit: The North of Government Lot 4 (Less Highway and State Road Department right of way), Section 28. Town- ship 31 South, Range 39 East Be changed from R-3 Transi- ent District to C-1 Commercial k_ District. The front part of the i property is already zoned C-1 F' Commercial District. , A public hearing in relajion there- to at which parties in interest and ` !itizens shall have an opportunity to be heard will be held by the, ?Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, in thei 'Jommissioners Room, Indian River Count} Courthouse. Vero Beach, Florida at 9:00 o'clock A. M. on the 21st of January, 1970, after xhich 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 vicinity of said property or pertaining to said nhanges as shall appear proper. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS By: JACK U. DRITENBAS. CHAIRMAN Dee. 25, 1969, The Chairman then asked if any one present wished to be heard. Robert Jackson, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the change and no one appeared in opposition. On a Motion made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner Loy, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: J,tti 21 1910 2 RESOLUTION NO. 70-2 WHEREAS, the Zoning Commission of Indian River County, Florida, did after public hearing make its final report recommending changes and additions to the Zoning Resolution of Indian River County, Florida; and, WHEREAS, this Board did publish its notice of said recommended changes and additions and did, pursuant thereto, hold a public hear- ing in relation thereto at which parties in interest and citizens were heard: Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by thie Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that the Zoning Resolution of Indian River County, Florida, and the accompanying Zoning Map, be changed as follows: 1. That the Zoning Map be changed in order that the following described property, situated in Indian River County, Florida, to -wit: The North 1/2 of Government Lot 4 (Less Highway and State Road Department right of way), Section 28, Township 31 South, Range 39 East Be changed from R-3 Transient District to C-1 Commercial District. The front part of the property is already zoned C-1 Commercial District. All within the meaning and intent and as set forth and describ- ed in said Zoning Regulation. "��! .3 F w , F. J. Lembo, President and other members of the Sebastian Volunteer Fire Department appeared before the Board requesting that the Board share,on a 50-50 basis, with the City of Sebastian, the cost of a new ambulance, the cost to the County to be approximately $4,500.00. A Motion was made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Massey and unanimously carried that Alfred H. Webber, Deputy Clerk and Paul D. Burch, Attorney to the Board, research the financial and legal aspects to the matter and report again to the Board at the next regular meeting. John Odgen, President, and other members of the Rockridge Property Owners Association appeared before the Board in regard to financing for street Lighting in Rockridge. They were referred by the Attorney to the Board to peruse Chapter 61-2277, Laws of Florida, 1961, to be found in the office of the Clerk. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy, it was unanimously carried that the Administrator be authorized to use County equipment to set pilings, furnished by the Florida Forestry Service, in the Donald Macdonald Park. The Administrator reported that he had received requests from ranchers, the South Puerto Rican Sugar Company, Hibiscus Grange, Mayor Frisby -and others in the Fellsmere area regarding the condition of State Road 512. A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey and unanimously carried that the request of the Administrator to travel to Fort Lauderdale to confer with the State Department of Transportation, in regard to the matter, is approved. 6 Fred Warner appeared before the Board in regard to the removal of junked cars from his property. Mr. Warner had received a letter from the Attorney to the Board stating that he had thirty days to remove the cars or civil action would be taken, and he came before the Board for the purpose of requesting an extension of the 30 days. The Administrator reported that ihe'was requesting a conference with Gordon Chaffee, Contractor to the County f9T removal of junked cars; and Mr. Warner was requested to reappear ! tt nt 2 1 —7n in the afternoon. -,.,+ i ! �, r-,. 'y,. � � y y ca!: n�ta : a.,. amu' ,.i "'{'1 Or '�<.-� , •. A letter was received from Arthur Friend, President of the Beach Association requesting that a meeting of the Board and the Beach Association be held prior to the adoption of the new zoning regulations. The Attorney was requested to write a letter to the Beach Association advising them that they can attend the regular zoning meetings and that a public hearing will be held prior to the adoption of the zoning regulations. A letter was received from Martin A. Gregory stating that one of the beneficiaries owning the property at U. S. #1 and Citrus Avenue, previously offered to the County, does not approve . y of the transfer. A letter was received from the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council stating that the appointment of Commissioner Bogosian as a voting member of the Council would expire in February, and that either his reappointment should be confirmed or another member should be appointed. A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey and unanimously carried that the Administrator is requested to advise the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council that Commissioner Bogosian is reappointed as this Board's voting member to the Council. Paul D. Burch, Attorney to the Board reported that he had sent letters to zoning violators advising them that they have thirty days to remove the violations, at the end of which time a suit will be filed against them as public nuisances. The Attorney to the Board reported that a Florida East Coast Railroad crossing has been repaired at no expense to the County and is in good order. The Attorney reported that letters have been received from Rural Sanitation Service and from Andy's Sanitation Service requesting increases in rates. They have been advised of the R proper procedures. r •w�i On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by JAN 21 1970 U Commissioner McCullers, it was unanimously carried that in the case of Howard Wright, Homestead Exemption be allowed and the Clerk is requested to go back and recalculate the taxes. A Motion was made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Loy and the out of County travel of Forrest N. McCullars, County Extension Director, to Cocoa Beach to attend the Indian River Citrus Seminar on January 14 and 15 was unanimously approved. The Report of Receipts, Expenses and Net Income for the Year Ending the 31st Day of December, 1969 of the Tax Collector, .the Tax Assessor, the,Prosecuting Attorney and of the Judge of • the Small Claims Court were received and placed on file in the office of the Clerk. On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner McCullers, the out of County travel of Rosemary Richey, Supervisor of Elections to Jacksonville on January 28, 29 and 30 to attend mid -year meeting of Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections was unanimously approved. On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Loy, the application of Perry Altan Coleman, Jr. for admission to a State Tuberculosis Hospital was unanimously approved. A Motion was made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and the following Item to Item Transfer was unanimously approved: ITEM TO ITEM TRANSFER General Fund Acct. No. 90196 Reserve for Contingencies 84882 Jail Equipment 69900.2 Landfill operation 88882 Landfill Equipment To From $500.00 $500.00 3,200.00 3,200.00 $3,700.00 $3,700.00 The Board then adjourned at 12:00 o'clock Noon and reconvened at 1:30 o'clock P. M. JAN 21 Bg?® /1 � ) Chairman Dritenbas then left the meeting and Vice Chairman Bogosian took the Chair... Henry Allen appeared before the Board reporting that he has a fcontract with Gordon Chaffee, but the time alliowed by the Attorney would not be sufficient to remove all of the cars from his property. A Motion was made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Loy and unanimously carried that the time granted Henry Allen to remove the cars from his property be extended to include the 28th of February. A Motion was made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Massey and the request of Henry Allen to operate a junk yard was unanimously approved with the understanding that he will comply with County Regulations. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner McCullers, the request of Daniel Stormant to operate a junk yard was.unanimously approved with the understanding that he will comply with County Regulations. Willie Thomas, using a C 1 zoned lot for crushing junked cars was told that he should apply for M 1 zoning or look for another lot situated in the proper zoning for his operation, and that he has thirty days to clean up the lot he is now using. Fred Warner reappeared before the Board, and a Motion was made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried that if Mr. Warner would sign a contract with Mr. Chaffee, the time for the removal of his junked cars would be extended. P H. Barth, Jr. and other land owners on 14th Street appeared before the Board in regard to the condition of 14th Street between 6th Avenue and U. S. #1. The owners are willing to dedicate right-of- way and the Administrator was requested to prepare a sketch of the present land owners. Chairman Dritenbas returned to the meeting and"Again tobk,the Chair. PAuE °7 JAN? 11970 .._ I H", .. .. _ .. .«_.«_ ... ...« - Vii... 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. 474 to 520 inclusive; Road and Bridge Fund, Nos. 285 to 302 inclusive; Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Nos. 147 to 152 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 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 4:10 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: CLERK JAN 2 1 1970 �1'