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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/7/1971WEDNESDAY. APRIL 7, 1971 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida met in regular session at the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida on Wednesday, April 7, 1971 at 8:30 o'clock A. M. Present were Richard P. Bogosian,_ Chairman.,_. Alma Iee..Loy, Vice. Chairman; D. B_ McCullers, Jr.; Jack U. Dritenbas and Edward J. Massey. Also present were Jack G. Jennings, County Administrator; Paul D. Burch, Attorney to the Board; Sam Joyce, Sheriff; and Ralph H. Stewart and Janet N. Turpan, Deputy Clerks. • The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular meeting of March 24, 1971. Commissioner Loy requested that an addition be made on Page 8, Paragraph 2,.that the words"according to County needs" should be added after the words"surplus jeep ambulances". This correction having been made, Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, second by Commissioner Massey and the minutes of the regular meeting of March 24, 1971 were unanimously approved as corrected. Dewey Walker, County Zoning Inspector, reported on zoning violations. The Zoning Inspector presented a request by Winton Roschach on a change on zoning permits which was referred to the Zoning Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Dritenbas, second by Commissioner Loy and unanimously carried that the Board establish a policy of not abandoning parks in subdivisions and that the Attorney prepare a resolution. On Motion by Commissioner Dritenbas, second by Commissioner Loy, the Board unanimously voted to deny the request of Mrs. Phillip Streeter to abandon Lot 1, Block 1, Golf View Estates Subdivision and that she be so informed by the Administrator. APR 7 NII On Motion of Commissioner Loy; second of Commissioner Dritenbas, Commissioner McCullers abstaining from voting,that the request of Mr. Blanton of the American Party of Indian River County to use the Commission Room for their regular meetings be denied, as it has been the policy of the Board that the Courthouse be used only for governmental_ functions. On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner Loy, the out of County travel of Jay A. Smith, Civil Defense Director, to Orlando on April 19 to attend a meeting of Civil Defense Area Directors, was unanimously approved. A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, second by Commissioner • Msssey, that $400.00 expenditure be approved for chartering a bus for a study tour by the Committee for Low Cost Housing. Commissioner McCullers voted against the Motion. Commissioner Dritenbas voted for the Motion and "the Motion was carried. 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-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 A i -t -b" - A —WO-) iZ+A-CA J tJ-C- u '. fished in said newspaper in the issues of 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 thisof— . A.D._._J-Di--.- (Business Manager) `(C k of the Circuit C6urt, Indian River County, Florida) (SEAQ NOTICE CALL FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida will receive bids to the hour of 9:30 AM. on Wednesday April 7, 1971 for sale to said County of the personal property described below. Said bids will be publicly opened at this; the regular meeting of said Board, which will be held in the County Commissioner's Room, County Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida. ITEM 1: One new, latest model 1h Ton Pick Up Truck. One 1965 Chevrolet 3/. Ton Pick Up truck .o be traded in. ITEM 2: One new, latest model, 1 Ton Flat Bed Dump Truck—No trade In. ITEM 3: Two new, latest model, 2 Ton Flat Bed Dump Trucks— No trade ins. Bid forms and specifications will be railed on request or may be picked up at the Reception Desk, County Administrator's Office, Room 115, County Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida. The County will furnish any necessary Tax Exemption Certificates. The right to refect any or all bids received is reserved. Bids must be in sealed envelope, marked on the outside to show the item being bid on and the date of the bid opening. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA. By: RICHARD P.BOGOSIAN, Chairman March 18, 25; 1971. 0 a The Chairman then called for receipt of bids in accordance with the Notice and the following sealed bids were received, opened and read: Item #1 Dependable Dodge, Inc ........ $2,731.97 Less Trade In ............ 350.00 $2,381.97 In.dianr,Rve.r_ Farm; ;Supply..... $2,480. 00 Less Trade In............ 300.00 $2,180.00 Arnold Ford Sales & Service..$2,520.00 Less Trade In............ 550.00 $1,970.00 Fred Coyne Chevrolet ......... $2,501.93 Less Trade In....'.... . 400.00 $2,101.93 Item #2 Dependable Dodge, Inc ........ $4,269.60 Indian River Farm Supply..... 3,940.00 Fred Coyne Chevrolet.......... 4,173.23 Arnold Ford Sales and Service 3,948.00 Item #3 Dependable Dodge, Inc ....... $12,427.80 Indian River Farm Supply.... 12,287..40 Arnold Ford Sales & Service. 12,890.00 Fred Coyne Chevrolet........ 13,902.36 On Motion of Commissioner McCullers:, second of Commissioner Massey, the Board unanimously voted that the bids be referred to the Administrator for evaluation. Mrs. Oglesby, appeared requesting the County to sell Lot 17, Block 2, Florida Ridge Subdivision to her as it adjoined her property. The Board deferred action until the matter could be given further study. On Motion of Commissioner Dritenbas, second of Commissioner Loy, the Board unanimously requested that the Attorney prepare a resolution regarding responsibity of maintenance of private sewerage systems as not belonging to the County. APA 7 1971 The county Administrator presented a tentative plat of a Subdivision known as Hidden cove Subdivision and recommended \{ its tentative approval as meeting County Subdivision Requirements. « \ Upon a Motion made by c6=nissione£ Massey, seconded by commissioner . gritenbas and unanimously carried, the recommend d tentative ?\I approval was give for Hidden Cove Subdivision, provided that all construction is done in accordance with county Requirements.. \\ / A letter from Roland §. Killer, Mayor of Indian River. Shores, r queetx.the county to grad John MoI=isn's Trail, to be reimbursed by the city of Indian River Shores, was referred to °^} the .Administrator for frther information. < . On Motion o£ Commissioner KcC=llers, second of . Commissioner Loy, the Board unanimously approved the following / agreement and authorized the chairman to sign it: . «K . \ . 1 .p / . §/ . .. � / � . \ � � . ) |.� L r� . � '.� |\ APR 1971 MEMORANDUM OF .-AGREDIENT THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 7th day of 1971 by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF f. TRANSPORTATION, hereinafter called the "Department" and.INbIAN RI.VER,.COUN,.Ty_ -through--its.- Board -of -County Commissioners, he- e_ inafter referredto as "Countyu W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 339.10 of the Florida. L Statutes the Department is authorized, whenever it deems it advisable and in the best interests of the State because of the financial inability of a county to provide the necessary fttzil or _Jn-,.,order to'. an -#t �ut 0- surplus, Gasoline- Ta -w Funds accruing to a county, to make advance.T of first Gas Tax Funds to a county for the acquisition of rights-of-way for.,!* roads of the State Primary Highway System therein or for the constr-uc- tion of road projects of the State Primary Highway System therein to be repaid out of any future accruals to the County of Gasoline Tax Funds to be expended therein by the County or by the Department. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 70-55 the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County has requested the Department to add S-512 (Fellesmere Road) from State Road 60 to a point 6.5 miles North to the Primary System so that funds might -be advanced from the Primary Fund on a loan basis until said amount advanced can be repaid from Secondary Funds accruing to Indian River County. NOW, THEREFORE, for an in consideration of the mutual - covenants herein the parties agree as follows: ASR 7 1971 U i • t ` f 1. The County shall submit or shall have submitted j to the Department a Five -Year Plan as required for the expen- diture of Secondary Trust Fund moneys, and shall submit or shall have submitted a Five -Year Plan for'County expenditures on road and.bridges as provided in Section 334.21(5), Florida Statutes. t f 2. Upon compliance with paragraph 1 above, the De- partment, will reserve for Indian River Cou4ty Dollars for acquisition of Primary right-of-way and/or cont ' struction work on Project No. , said right - of way cost and construction cost estimated,to be Dollars. 3. The County agrees that all right-of-way acquis - 1 tions by the County shall be under the supervision.of the Division of Administration of the Department, and the advanced funds shall be paid directly for right-of-way parcels purchased or condemned upon requisitions of said Division, which are audited and approved by the State Comptroller and for which state warrants are drawn b the State Comptroller, countersigned Y P F..ro by the Governor. 4. The County agrees that all construction fund ad- vances shall be expended under construction contracts let and supervised by the Division of Road Operations. 5. The County agrees to the repayment of such advance �V out of any Gasoline Taxes accruing to the County or to the;, f. a i Division of Road Operations for expenditure therein. 6. Upon completion of the project herein described, it is agreed that State Road S-512 will be returned to the Secondary Road System. . `<i . I I , -2- APR 71971 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties have executed this Agreement the day and year first above mentioned. WITNESSES: STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT'OF TRANSPORTATION BY: I Director ofAdministration ATTEST: (SEAL) Executive Secretary INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Ely: Chairman, Board c5f County Commissioners ATTEST: (SEAL) ClprjV,-B.pa'kd of County Approved as to formlegality, and execution, State of Florida Department of Transportation: ssistant Attorney I -3- C3 rV Ilk APR _7 1971 p. On Motion of Commissioner Loy,'second of Commissioner Dritenbas, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION NO. 71- 23 State Job $ 88540-3602-Fellsmere Road (State Road S-512) WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 70-55, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River Countyv,_.. Flaxida.,,:,.hAs. -r_ a ueatp-d .., Florida State Department of Transportation to add S-512 (Fellsmere Road) from State Road 60 to a point 6.5 miles north to -the Primary System so that funds might be advanced from the Primary Fund on a loan basis until said amount advanced can be repaid'from secondary Funds accruing to Indian .River County. • NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of`County Commiss- ioners of Indian River County, Florida, that this Board does herewith respectfully request the Florida Department of Transportation, upon completion of the subject project, to return said portion of State Road S-512 to the Secondary Road System. Attest: Clerk, Board of County Commissioners Indian River County, by Chairman, Board of County Cofi nissioners L APR 1971 CJ A Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, second by Commissioner Massey, and the Board unanimously voted that the Administrator be authorized to proceed in the necessary steps for the purpose of installing a traffic signal at the intersection of SR 5 and 5A in Gifford. A letter was received- f rom- Iceith- Salter- regarding- establishing'SR 510 between U. S.#1 and Al -A as a scenic highway., Commissionerstoy and Massey were authorized to work with the Administrator and other officials on the project. On Motion of Commissioner Dritenbas, second of Commissioner McCullers, the Board unanimously voted to deny the request of Attorney Gallagher to abandon a portion of 21st Street in El Vero VVJLlla: SVbdiVis ion., The Attorney reported that unless -the ownership of the old cemeteries could be ascertained and deeds made out to the County, the County would be unable to go in and clean them up. The Board then adjourned at 12:10 P. M. and reconvened at 1:30 o'clock P. M. The County Administrator presented a final plat of a Subdivision known as Vero Beach Highland Subdivision, Units 3 and 4, and recommended its final approval as meeting County Subdivision Requirements. Upon a Motion made by Commissioner Dritenbas, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, the recommended final approval was given for Vero Beach Highlands Subdivision, Units 3 and 4, with the provision that the ditches aild roads are maintained by the developer for a one year period before final inspection and acceptance by the County. On Motion of Commissioner McCullers, second of Commissioner Massey, the Board unanimously voted to accept the following dedication: T APR 7 1971 ■®a t IiI�OI'J AI..I. %i,fV t; i DEVELOP2AENT CORPORATION. a Delay.are corporation, ai LijoriZed to do business in the State of Florida, and having its principal place of business at 1111 South Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida, does hereby. dedicate, grant and convey the hereinafter described property, for street and road purposes, to the County of Indian River, State of Florida, for the use and benefit of the public. • The property hereby dedicated, granted.and conveyed is graphically depicted and legally described in the sketch attached hereto and made a part hereof, prepared by James Edward Clark, Civil Engineer, under Drawing Number VH/G- 2, and dated March 24, 1971. Whenever said property shall be discontinued or cease to be used for street or road purposes, title thereto shall ipso facto re- vert to General Development Corporation, a Delaware corporation, its successors or assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned corporation has caused these presents to be executed by the officers named below and its corporate seal to be affixed hereto this 1st day of April , 1971. ATTEST: GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIOIN: Y_ j By: o r ,._ L� , n u���. - / �_/..• -.,�- am., Yresidcnt .� - t' 'k'\�? :i o f r ? f i PAGE APR 7 1971 c. • 1 • f ! qqyy 1) 1 N F:, 4:T CC Cit; ;Ei Ct.i•,:;lT IY. y ii 'S• ! r _ 0 VERO SE«C=i 14361,04S UNIT FIVE (MAECORDED) H '.. 11 PDI-,,T IF age PMT .. 55 TERNIV;ATIM t a 4 S a9°b2'91'E 2538 d9' 1 1 i 3 � it o E • 1 1� � 1 Uj• DESCRIPTION eD p �` « A strip of land 60 feet in width, 30 feet each side of a centerline, y Id hted_its Section 36, To«+nship 31J 6kli 11-_n;c 39-East; Indian River County; 'r lom a, to be us4d for public road purposes, said centerline being more particularly described as follows: CCMMENCIING at the Northwest cornerof said Section 36 run S 00010121" EV along the Z'vest line of the NW 1/4 thereof 1372.75 S t ' feet to the POINT OF BEGINNMM: Thence S 89°4213411 E, 2648. 48 feet to the-point of termination. ' C> The above described strip of land lies within the boundaries of the unrecorded of Vero Beach Highlands plat Unit Five and desig- hated 19th .Street, S. W. and beginning at the West at the unre- �Ri corded plat of Vero Beach Highlands, Unit r our and terminating at the plat of Vero Beach Highlands Unit Two as recorded in z Plat Hook 5, Page 77 of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida. . i Street, APR 7 1971 ' On Motion of Commissioner Loy, second of Commissioner Massey, the application of Edwin R. Holmes for permit to carry firearms was unanimously approved. On Motion of Commissioner Loy, second of Commissioner Massey, the application for renewal of Jack Sturgis for permit to carry firearms was unanimously approved. On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner McCullers, the State Witness Payroll for the County Court, February Term in the amount of $155.36; and the State witness Payroll for the County Court, February Term in the amount of $179.20 were • ,unanimously approved. Motion was made by Commissioner Dritenbas, second by Commissioner Loy, and the following Item to Item Transfers were unanimously approved: ITEM TO ITEM TRANSFERS General Fund From To 67600.2 Operating Expense, Zoning $57.20 67700.5 Operating Expense, Planning $57.20 82182 Equipment, Rooms & Balls $3,000.00 80282 Equipment, Clerk $34000 The Sheriff filed with the Board a statement of his appointment of Michael F. Berry whose voting precinct is 3A, 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. The report of the County Welfare Caseworker was received and ordered filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. On Motion of Commissioner Dritenbas, second of Commissioner Loy, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: APR 7 1971 !9 RES OLUT ION 71-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE ;COUNTY COMMISSION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF ENABLING LEGISLATION TO LEGALIZE PUNCH CARD VOTING SYSTEMS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. WHEREAS, punch card voting ,systems are now a proven cc cePt, in_vct9nx:r.a.nd are, -.beaing :used.. successfully- in sixteen o€`the fifty states, (three of which passed enabling legislation in 1971); and WHEREAS, such legislation would provide the oppor- tunity for individual counties in the State of Florida, • in the public interest, to further investigate the use of'such systems,. NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF THE COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER, DO HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That this Commission, in behalf of the citizens of Indian River County, strongly suppoxts the enactment of enabling legislation for the use of punch card voting systems, at the option of the local election jurisdictions. SECTION 2. That the County Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Jane Robinson, Chairman, Indian River County Legislative Delegation, State Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 7th day of April 1971. 4 PAGE 0A APR 7 1971 The -.Chairman reported that Okeechobee County has appointed the Indian River Mental Health Center for the facility for that community. It was suggested that the Director of Civil Defense might attend one of the Governor's Seminars on hurricane disaster preparedness which will run throught May 28. The following letter was received and ordered to be made a part of these minutes: "WHERE THETROPICS BEGIINDIAN RIVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE --------- VERO BEACH, FLORIDA NOMER C. FLET +ER -'rax ASSESSM April 1, 1971 Honorable Board of County Commissioners Indian River County Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Dear Sirs: As you are aware, your Board and the Board of Public Instruction approved the conducting of a ratio sales -assessment study to be performed by Hunnicutt & Associates. In view of subsequent developments, it does not now appear that such a study will be necessary to secure the approval of the recapitulatory tables of the Indian River County tax assessment rolls for the year of 1971. Much has occurred in connection with this subject in Tallahassee, the details of which are being omitted herefrom. However, if your Board and the Board of Public Instruction feel that such a study is necessary as it relates to the distribution of tax monies from the State of Florida to your respective Boards, I will be more than happy to cooperate with any contract employee you may choose to use. Should the situation change significantly where a study might be necessary or helpful in securing the approval of the recapitulatory tables of the Indian River County tax rolls for 1971, I will, of course, notify you forthwith. Respectf ly your , Homer C. Fletcher County Tax Assessor HCF/cr APR 7 1971 " The following letter was received by the Board: JOIN L MC^ E •^ ARM.. CHAIRMAN 'HENJOY W JACKSON. MASH. KARL M MUNDI: R. OAR. 'RAM J. MEAN. JR.. N.C. JACGS K. JAWM N.Y. ®MEND S. MUSIGE. MANE CHARLES H. PERCY. ILL. ABRAHAM MBICOPP, CORM TED STEVENS, ALAIW" PR® R. HARRIS, GKLA. EDWARD J. GURNEY. PLA, LEM MOM, - u'�',��__T€BAS.JR.�Mq-�.. .. CPU1P!L68. N1MCMC. e11GPJiE J. CARYHY MHN. YY ^ �"` �iWW.iY Ir♦r�{.M.�.. JAMES B.ALL^ ALA. - .; COMM111rM ON CICEPCOUNSEL AND mAFF�DIRECTOR GOVERNM04T OPBRAnOM . WASHMOTON. D.C. 20510 March 22, 1971 • Mr. Richard P. Bogo$ian, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Indian River County Vero Beach, Florida Dear Mr. Bogosian: Thank you for sending to me a copy of your recent letter to the United States Military Academy in the',nterest of Collegiate Mascots of America. I, too, have been in touch with the Department of the Army on this matter because I also feel that Mr. Stewart should have been given an opportunity to bid on furnishing the Bald Eagle mascot print for the U. S. Military Academy. I have not yet had a response from the Defense Department but you may be"sure that I will continue to follow up on this matter. With best regards, EJG:cmm Sincerely, Edward J. Gurney United States Senator APR 7 1971 16 MEN Commissioner McCullers left the meeting. Letters were received from Arthur C. Nicholas and C. L. Cooper, applicsft3 for the position of Civil Defense Director, expressing thanks for the consideration given them by the Board and stating their willingness to assist the Civil Defense Director. A Motion was made by Commissioner Massey that the insurance on steam and water equipment which had been approved in the meeting of February 10 be cancelled. The Motion died for lack of second. The Board requested that they be notified two months in advance of the renewal date so that they might Nrec6nsider at that time. On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner Loy, the Board voted to accept the bid of Arnold Ford for item #1 in the amount of $1,970.00, in the bid opening of . 9:30 o'clock A. M. as the lowest and best bid. Commissioner McCullers, being absent did not vote. On Motion of Commissioner Loy, second of Commissioner Massey, the Board voted to postpone acceptance of the bids on Items 2 and 3. Commissioner McCullers, being absent did not vote. The Attorney of the Security Federal,Savings and Loan Association was requested to prepare a resolution for their request of abandonment of a easement on the sourth ;,,z of Lot 8 and the north of Lot 9, Block E, Rockridge Subdivision because a house was built on both lots 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. 2359 to 2425 ($34,920.10); Road and Bridge Fund, Nos. 1227 to 1265 inclusive ($3,453.10); Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Nos. 393 to 400 inclusive ($45,880.32). 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 APR 7 1071 recorded being made a part of these minutes. Total expenditures for the month of March are as follows: General Fund $82,960.61; Road and Bridge Fund $136,650.79; Fine and Forfeiture Fund, $74,060.93, Capital outlay Fund $2,437.50. Total revenue for the Month of March is as follows: General Fund, $85,373.25; Road and Bridge Fund, $132,132.79; Fine and Forfeiture Fund,.$78,056.39; Capital outlay Fund $136.67. There being nor further business, on Motion made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 2:50 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: 10 �or el-, 00-077�:-k6/ M :r APR 7 1971