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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/8/1970WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 `1970 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida met in regular session at the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida on Wednesday, April 8, 1970 at 8:30 o'clock A. M. Present were Jack U. Dritenbas, Chairman; Richard P. Bogosian, Vice Chairman; Alma Lee Loy and Edward J. Massey. Absent was D. B. McCullers, Jr. 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 the regular meeting of March 18, or to the special meeting of March 30. There were none and upon a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian, the minutes of March 18 and March 30 were unanimously approved as written. Dewey Walker, County Zoning Inspector, appeared before the Board and reported on the progress being made in the removal of zoning violations. A Motion was made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy, and the request for public hearing for abandonment of 27th Street in Davilla Park Subdivision, Indian River County Plat Book #3, Page 69, Docket 63563, was unanimously approved with the provision that the County retain twelve feet on either side of the center line for future drainage and utilities facilities. The hour of 9:00 o'clock A. M. having passed, the Chairman read.the following Notice with proof of publication attached, to -wit: APR 8 ISIO a 4• 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 in the lashed. in said newspaper in the issues of =' !-t--���-0 Court, was pub - 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 me this _____� �'_-^—__day of-��I_-C" A.D.Y___.—_ (SEAQ (Business Manager) Circuit Court, Indian River County, Florida) NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Mat. Andy's Sanitation Service and Rural Sanitation Service, each holders of franchises Issued by the Board of County Commissioners granting to each the non-exclusive right and privilege to operate garbage service and trash service within the territory described in each fran- chise, have notified the Board of County Commissioners in writing the desire of each franchise holder to Increase the schedule of rates which each has authority to charge and collect as set forth In Section 11 of the franchise of each. Each proposes to amend the schedule of rates and charges by providing that the monthly charge for garbage and . trash collection for each residence shall be Two Dollars Seventy-five Cents ($2.75) per month, with the right of each franchise holder to charge up to Three Dollars (53.00) per month In those Instances where a customer's trash location involves extensive handling ' and in- convenience, such rates to be ,.payable monthly for twice weekly service, and that all other authorized rates and charges shall remain the same. A public hearing shall be held on said request in the Commissioners' room, Indian River County Cour- thouse, Vero Beach, Florida, on April 8, 1970, at 9:00 o'clock A.M., at which all parties In Interest will be heard. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY -s- Jack U. Dritenbas Chairman Mar. 12, 1970. The Chairman then asked if anyone present wished to be heard. Chester Clem, Attorney appeared on behalf of Andy's Sanitation Service and Rural Sanitation Service. A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey and the public hearing of Rural Sanitation Service and Andy's Sanitation Service as set forth in these minutes was unanimously continued to the meeting of April 22, 1970; and Attorney Clem was requested to submit profit and loss statements of Rural Sanitation Service and of Andy's Sanitation Service to the Board at that meeting. Doctor Walter Zech and William Wagner of Vero Beach Laboratories, Incorporated appeared before the Board in regard to the condition of Lundberg Road. The possibility was mentioned that the Company might consider shar:ing.in the expense of paving the road if the County were to realign and prepare it for paving. On atA tion e by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner Loy, it was AeK 81970 v unanimously carried that the Administrator is authorized to take J the necessary steps to improve the condition of the road. Mrs. Prindible,a resident of Idlewild Subdivision appeared regarding drainage on her property; and she was referred to the County Administrator. The County Administrator reported that he had received maps of the right-of-way alignment of Indian River Boulevard from the State Department of Transportation. He was requested-to'-write.to the Department and acknowledge receipt of the maps and to inform them that the Board confirms the right-of-way alignment at this point. The Administrator reported that he had researched the Broxton Road problem and had found that forty feet of the right-of-way could be attained by the County through. prescription but that another twenty feet would be needed in order to put the road in condition. A Motion was made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by -Commissioner Massey and unanimously carried that the Administrator be authorized to negotiate for the addition& twenty feet needed for reconstruction of Broxton Road. On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey, and unanimously carried, the Administrator was authorized to advertise for bids for the following equipment: hZ Ton Pickup Truck 1 Ton Cab and Chassis 2 Ton Flatbed Truck Radio Unit On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian, the Administrator was unanimously authorized to purchase an, extension to the antenna tower. A Motion was made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried that the matter of the Mid Florida Utilities, Inc. be tabled until the next meeting, pending study of the franchise. A Motion was made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy and the following Resolution was unanimously received and made a part of these minutes. APR 8 1970 3 J �`, x„tq,l t •M .+ 4+..--� , e`,, a 1 �E y � � • � . S � � *'„�- P r �` c � � a 1 y � I ,fie= I ..-.�wa.•-�••.e«-.•... . <,-e ..-. a I + � /�� a iTHE VERO BEACH JAYCEES WINNER OF GIESSENBIER AWARD 63-64 6566 68-69 �'I• i YO ST OFFICE DOX 1671 REA DO DA R 1Eg6 AYC FH 6EACN PA.K YEgO BEACH, /LOgIDA J19c0 RESOLUTION A. GROVER FLETCHER , PAESIDENT WHEREAS, ocean front property for public use is RANDY PHILLIPS F.KST VICE-PRESIDENT rapidly decreasing in the Indian River area and all indications .IOE BAKER I.—No VICE•PRfi81DHNT V:INFORO FARLESS T—�ViCE•.'RF:SIDCNT are that beach front public property will be severely Limited Y ,ACR RCD„t,H r I by building of all types within the next few years and, -:ESE BRAc:,.Aa TAEAHYRER 'WHEREAS, the principal responsibility and obligation ..": CAF.TER DIRCC, to provide land for beach front parks and access to Ehe ocean , NOR..A .ETCHER :J E —0, lies with the County Commission which is the governmental :41CZ body that will most adequately protect the interests of the GENF MORRIS HECTOA - JIM MOAN'S DiK�C,'OR County residents for which such parks and access are primarily LONNIE 'MOODS DIRECTOR established and, GEORGE RIDDLE CtlwY�A.N WHEREAS, such ocean front land and land for the AL COCHRAN 6TATE cnAECTOR purposes of access to the ocean is extremely expensive in JACK BOR+EN PAST P0E610E1YT the Indian River area and, WHEREAS, a unique opportunity has become available for the citizens in the Indian River County area to obtain land from the Federal Government which was formerly used as a missile site tracking station and, WHEREAS, said land lies directly on the Atlantic Ocean and immediately north of the Vero Beach city limits 1' 1 y � 4• And just within the city limits of Indian River Shores in Indian River County, Florida, and, WHEREAS, said land is described as follows: Government Lot 1, Section 20, Township 32 South, Range 40 East. Commence at the Southwest corner of Section 20, run South 89 degrees, 45 minutes 25 seconds East along the South line of Section 20, 349.14 feet to a concrete monument, thence North 0 degrees i 13 minutes 15 seconds, East 1, 000 feet to the point of beginning, continue North 0 degrees, 13 minutes 15 ! seconds East 350 feet, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes, 25 seconds East 90 feet to the mean highwater line of the Atlantic Ocean. Thence meander in a Southeasterly direction 375 feet along the mean high water line to a line parallel and 1, 000 feet North of the South line of said Section 20, thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West 208 feet to a line parallel and 349. 14 feet East of the West line of Section 20 and the point of beginning, containing 1. 21 acres. WHEREAS, the Jaycees believe that the interests of the greater number of persons would be served by the development of this area as a park by the County of Indian River, BE IT, THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the Vero Beach Jaycees go on record in support of the acquisition of the above described land by the County of Indian River and the.development of said property into a public park. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be sent ' to the County Commission and to General Services Administration which agency has the responsibility for determining what governmental body will receive the above described land, and further that copies of this Resolution be sent to our State legislative delegation and to the Congressional Representatives of this area requesting their support for the County in obtaining the above described land. Attest--\-,t'e•V ii'UA .Tbcretary -7 A 1 President Ae n 8 1910 �J k i�, a.y�,,1 tY'S'"!,a .,r �. ', + ] � t 4 " 1 to � ..,,�w t.+ti6t+r• .. ? .y, .. 4• And just within the city limits of Indian River Shores in Indian River County, Florida, and, WHEREAS, said land is described as follows: Government Lot 1, Section 20, Township 32 South, Range 40 East. Commence at the Southwest corner of Section 20, run South 89 degrees, 45 minutes 25 seconds East along the South line of Section 20, 349.14 feet to a concrete monument, thence North 0 degrees i 13 minutes 15 seconds, East 1, 000 feet to the point of beginning, continue North 0 degrees, 13 minutes 15 ! seconds East 350 feet, thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes, 25 seconds East 90 feet to the mean highwater line of the Atlantic Ocean. Thence meander in a Southeasterly direction 375 feet along the mean high water line to a line parallel and 1, 000 feet North of the South line of said Section 20, thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 25 seconds West 208 feet to a line parallel and 349. 14 feet East of the West line of Section 20 and the point of beginning, containing 1. 21 acres. WHEREAS, the Jaycees believe that the interests of the greater number of persons would be served by the development of this area as a park by the County of Indian River, BE IT, THEREFORE, RESOLVED that the Vero Beach Jaycees go on record in support of the acquisition of the above described land by the County of Indian River and the.development of said property into a public park. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be sent ' to the County Commission and to General Services Administration which agency has the responsibility for determining what governmental body will receive the above described land, and further that copies of this Resolution be sent to our State legislative delegation and to the Congressional Representatives of this area requesting their support for the County in obtaining the above described land. Attest--\-,t'e•V ii'UA .Tbcretary -7 A 1 President Ae n 8 1910 �J e On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 70-13 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, .Florida, resolves: 1. Val Brennan, County Planner,was called on by the Commissioners to plan, prepare and submit in a limited period of time, Indian River County's application for surplus land G.S.A. D -Fla. 675, which land is to be developed for a public parks 2. This date the Board of County Commissioners has reviewed and approved the application and commends Val Brennan on the excellent job that he has done in the preparation of the application and publicly recognizes and expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation to him for a job well done: 3. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be furnished to the news media and to Mr. Brennan. I APR 8 1970 t - w4r4 1. S � w,wrw r+► ..,.,=: L ry �" � `al M q + '°�� '' i V t.,� -awx,�rxr em..,-�tia.�r...,.,«,... r'f �, -T--,-��,^,n. _ . - - - ..*.eR • A�::,..x-e��s�+.e.��e-�' s`. e On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 70-13 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, .Florida, resolves: 1. Val Brennan, County Planner,was called on by the Commissioners to plan, prepare and submit in a limited period of time, Indian River County's application for surplus land G.S.A. D -Fla. 675, which land is to be developed for a public parks 2. This date the Board of County Commissioners has reviewed and approved the application and commends Val Brennan on the excellent job that he has done in the preparation of the application and publicly recognizes and expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation to him for a job well done: 3. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be furnished to the news media and to Mr. Brennan. I APR 8 1970 t - w4r4 i _,�° ~ i ]. � + � � 4 �.. � 4 G � ♦ -ham � M r � A petition of 100/ participation was received from the owners of a portion of 16th Place requesting the County preparing the road for paving and the property owners assuming the cost of paving. A Motion was made by Commissioner Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner Loy and unanimously carried that the Administrator is authorized to proceed with the necessary steps to design this road subject to an agreement with the property owners that they will assume the cost of paving. R. Saak of Pine Tree Park appeared in regard to debris falling from trucks on the way to the County dump; and he was told that he should take the number of the license plate of the offending truck and report the incident to the Sheriff. Mr. Saak also had an objection as to garbage collection and,was told to appear at the public bearing on the next regular meeting of the Board. A letter was received from Bill Miller, Department of Natural Resources stating that the State will comply with the Southern Standard Bulding Code and will appreciate and welcome inspection by k the County on the building being done in the Sebastian Inlet State Park. A Letter was received from the Department of Transportation acknowledging our letter of March 18 and stating that the Department will continue to cooperate with the Sheriff regarding emergency closings of the Merrill Barber Bridge excepting for limitations established by the U. S. Coast Guard. A map of I 95 received from the State Department of Transportation coincided with the Indian River plan as previously established and extended south of the County line. The Board then adjourned at 12:00.o'clock Noon and reconvened at 1:45 o'clock P. M., same members being present. The Attorney to the Board reported that an appraisal has been made by John Sherman of Block 30, Lots 8 and 9, Original Town, placing a value of $25,000.00, which has been offered to Mrs. Neville for a parking lot for the Courthouse. If this f er not accepted, condemnationp�rroceedings will be started. /� 8 1910 I Upon a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION 70-14 WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation has established a ten million dollar revolving fund for use in the acquisition of, rights of way for projects on the primary road system and WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has offered to advance funds to Indian River County from the revolving fund to be repaid over five yeaxs at no interest and WHEREAS, the Board has programmed right of way acquisition on Tob No. 88030-1502 State Road 605 (Old Dixie), State Road 5-612 to 19th Street, Vero Beach, Indian River County at an estimated cost of $50, 000 in budget year 1970-71, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 'thatthe Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County request the Florida State Department of Transportation for a $50, 000 advancement from the Revolving Fund for the acquisition of rights of way on lob No. 88030- 1502 to be repaid over five years interest free. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Department of Transportation. a 19, - A letter having been received from Lewis Greene of the City of Vero Beach requesting approximately two thousand cubic yard of fill to be used at the Vero Beach Cultural Center, which is to be hauled by City trucks. A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey and unanimously carried that the request of Mr. Greene be approved subject to the provision that the fill be used in degrees that will comply with the Indian River County Road Program. Upon a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey, it was unanimously carried that the out of County travel of Ernestine Park, Secretary to the County Administrator, to Fort Lauderdale on May 6 through May 9 to attend the 7th Annual Institute of Governmental Secretaries be approved. A letter having been received from L. B. Wilson, County Commissioner of Brevard County, whereupon Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey and the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: w4ru) 7" 1 is RESOLUTION 70-15 WHEREAS the space shuttle -- a reusable low-cost rocket for ferrying men and materials back and forth between earth and space stations is the next big essential piece of hardware for the U. S. space explora- tion program; and WHEREAS the Kennedy Space Center is the most modern and complete space- port in the world; and WHEREAS almost $1 billion is already invested in the extensive facilities at the Kennedy Spdce Center, and WHEREAS these facilities include extensive assembly, pre -launch checkout, cryogenic hydrogen and oxygen storage, launch and support capabilities; and WHEREAS a down range tracking (after launch) capability exists at the nearby Eastern Test Range facility; and TMEREAS a 10,000 foot runway for landing and returning the booster and orbit stage is in existence; and WHEREAS a highly skilled team of 18,000 operations, maintenance and assembly personnel are at the Cape; and WHEREAS the launch of space shuttles over the water add immeasurably to the safety of development flights of the system; and WHEREAS advantage can be taken of existing facilities for assembly of vehicles after delivery and refurbishment of vehicles after each flight; and WHEREAS Cape Kennedy is easily accessible by all modes of'transportation; and UNEREAS construction costs in the area are cheaper t1lan other areas of the country which might be possibly considered; and WHEREAS there are huge tracts of government land available for expansion if needed; and WHEREAS the educational support and opportunities provided by higher educa- tional institutions in the immediate area and throughout Florida have and will continua*to contribute significantly to the success of NASA and industry; and WHEREAS the Kennedy Space Center offers a unique aggregate of facilities which are not available at any other possible site for development and operational flights of the space shuttle system at minimum cost to the U. S. taxpayer; and WHEREAS the House Science and Astronautics Committee in its report on the Fiscal 1971 budget stated that "maximum use should be made of existing facilities to support the space shuttle program" and that "the extensive launch and checkout capabilities at the'Kennedy Space Center... should receive early and most careful consideration": Now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County hereby request the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to designate Cape Kennedy as the operational base for the space shuttle system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States, the Director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, President of the United States Senate, Speaker of the United States House of Representative and to each member of the Appropriations and Aeronautical and Space Sciences Committees of the United States Senate and the Appropriations and Science and Astronautics Committees of the United States House of Representatives. Adopted this -Eighth day of April 1970. APR 8 1970 10 'A A report was received -from Leslie Crain, hydrologist, on the drilling being done by the Division of Geology on the Water Survey Program. A letter was received from M. L. Beasley and Associates offering services of public interest and information to the County at a cost of $1,800.00 per year. No action was taken by the Board. A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried that this Board does support the coming project of the Vero Beach Life Underwriters Association to beautify the County. Upon a Motion made by Commissioner.Bogosian, seconded by Commissioner Massey, Fred J. Prestin, Civil Defense Director and any other County Official who may wish to,attend, were unanimously authorized to attend the Disaster Preparedness Seminar to be held in Orlando on April 30. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy, the applications for pistol permits of Florence C. Turner, Everett E. Davis and Dorsey H. Newby; and the applications for renewal of pistol permits of Rudy Hubbard, Marvin W. Knight and Arthur M. Hill, Jr. were unanimously approved. The Sheriff filed with the Board a statement of his appointment of Merwyn T. Lassiter whose voting precinct is 3 A , 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 Massey and unanimously carried the bond of said Deputy Sheriff was approved and ordered filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The monthly report of the County Service Officer and the Rel)brt:of Inspection of County Jails and County Prisons were received and ordered filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. A Motion was made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy and unanimously carried that the out of County travel of Forrest N. McCullars, County Extension Director, to Okeechobee on March 26 to attend a Dairy Clinic; to University of Florida to attend H L APR 8 1970 1 � ,A Training Meetings for Extension Personnel on April 7 through April 9; and to Fort Pierce on April 22 to attend Pasture Field Day; and to University of Florida on April 27 through May 1 to attend a Citrus School for County Directors be approved. On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian, the following Item to Item Transfer was unanimously approved: ITEM TO ITEM TRANSFER From To 20107 Intangible Tax Match. Funds $14,000.00 20108.1 Insurance Premiums $10,000.00 20128 B.C.C. Equipment Rental 500.00 34102 Sheriff -Other Salaries 2,500.00 67600.2 Bldg & Zoning Misc. Expense 1,000.00 $14,000.00 $14,000.00 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. 781 to 870 inclusive; Road and Bridge Fund, Nos. 406 to 451 inclusive; Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Nos. 180 to 189 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 4:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: ® 9 I CLERK JH4AIRMAN APR 1970 v I( .T.wtF' Y''. i S = fi•i Esti^' '` Training Meetings for Extension Personnel on April 7 through April 9; and to Fort Pierce on April 22 to attend Pasture Field Day; and to University of Florida on April 27 through May 1 to attend a Citrus School for County Directors be approved. On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian, the following Item to Item Transfer was unanimously approved: ITEM TO ITEM TRANSFER From To 20107 Intangible Tax Match. Funds $14,000.00 20108.1 Insurance Premiums $10,000.00 20128 B.C.C. Equipment Rental 500.00 34102 Sheriff -Other Salaries 2,500.00 67600.2 Bldg & Zoning Misc. Expense 1,000.00 $14,000.00 $14,000.00 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. 781 to 870 inclusive; Road and Bridge Fund, Nos. 406 to 451 inclusive; Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Nos. 180 to 189 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 4:30 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: ® 9 I CLERK JH4AIRMAN APR 1970 v