HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/21/1971WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 1971
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County, Florida met in regular session at the Courthouse, Vero
Beach, Florida on Wednesday, April 21, 1971 at 8:30 o'clock A. M.
Present were Richard P. Bogosian, Chairman; Alma Lee 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 of County Commissioners; and
Ralph H. Stewart 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 April 7. Commissioner Loy requested that
spelling be corrected on Page 1, Paragraph 3, oY the name Roschach;
that on Page 3, Item 2, the figures $3,948.00 be changed to $3,940.00,
and on Page 17, Paragraph 5, the words "Security Federal Savings" be
changed to "Security Federal Saving and Loan Association". The
Attorney requested that on Page 4, adoption of Resolution 71-21
should be changed to "The Attorney was requested to prepare a
Resolution". These changes having been made, Motion was made by
Commissioner. Massey, second by Commissioner Loy, and the Board
unanimously approved.--the-Minutes of the regular meeting of April 7
as corrected.
Dewey Walker, County Zoning Inspector, reported on
zoning violations.
Kenneth Pangburn appeared requesting an extension of
time on the tentative approval of Tropical Park Subdivision. on
Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner McCullers,
the Board unanimously voted that a one year extension of time be
given on the tentative approval of Tropical Park Subdivision.
A letter was received from LeRoy Hiers, President
of the Roseland Men's Club, and members of the Club appeared requesting
assistance from the .County in removing trees, supplying marl and
installing a fence on a County owned lot for the purpose of a baseball
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diamond. Upon.a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, second by
Commissioner Massey, the Board unanimously voted that the
Administrator work with the Roseland Men's Club ro remove the trees
and supply the marl, other expenditures not to exceed $500.00.
On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner
Loy, the Board unanimously accepted the bid of Indian River Farm
Supply, for a one ton fiat bed truck, bid' in the bid opening of
April 7, in the amount of $3,940.00 as the lowest and best qualifying
bid.
On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner
McCullers, the Board unanimously accepted the bid of Arnold Ford
for two two ton flat bed trucks, as bid in the bid opening of April
7, in the amount of $12,890.00 as being the lowest and best qualifying
bid.
Motion was made by Commissioner McCullers, second by
Commissioner Massey and unanimously carried that this Board has
no objection to U. S. Army, Corp of Engineers Permit SAJSP 71-134,
to the placement of a submarine cable across the Indian River at
Wabasso SR 510.
Attorney Burch left the meeting and Attorney George
Collins became Acting Attorney to the Board.
Commissioner Dritenbas volunteered to serve as a member
of the Joint Commission with the City on the five year budgetary
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public transit plan.
On Motion of Commissioner Dirtenbas, second of
Commissioner Massey, the Board unanimously voted that.the request
of A. D. Yanda for an addition to the minutes regarding Sawyer
Gardens Subdivision be denied at this time. The Administrator was
instructed to advise Mr. Yanda that the Board would act on a
replat of the Subdivision.
On Motion of Commissioner Loy, second of Commissioner
Massey, the Board unanimously voted that the Attorney be instructed
to prepare a proper resolution commending William P. Holland on
his long -and faithful service to the County, that a certified copy �,.,
be sent to Mr. Holland, and that it be spread upon the Min tesP''`�
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Upon Notion of Commissioner McCullers, second of
Commissioner Loy, the Board unanimously approved use of the
Unemployment Office by the Department of Commerce, Farm Labor
D44partnent.
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Secretary of Commerce
Ire J.WjUardPeeb4jeg36D1rector
Lieutenant Governor Tom Adams M
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Caldwell Buudins. Tallahassee. Florida 32304
March 29, 1971
Board of County Commissions
Indian River County
Vero Reach, Florida Re: Office Space
Attention: Mr. Jack G. Jennings
We would like permission of the Board of County Commissions
to use the same office now used by Unemployment Ccripensation
Department in the County Welfare Building on Thursdays each week.
The.purpose is to set up a one day a week employment service office
under the Department of Commerce Farm Labor Division. This office
will serve all of Indian River County. It is hoped that the service
can be extended to more than one day a week..
This service will apply to all types of jobs and there is no
charge to the employee or .employer. Although this office is under
the Farm Labor Department, it will be.open to all Agricultural and
non -Agricultural employers.
Very
Vvery trul yours,
B .43 M416-nA, �Manager
Farm Labor Office
2425 Okeechobee Road
Fort Pierce, Florida 33450
DBS :ml
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1971
A letter was received from Douglas Strickland of the
Land Development Department regarding a boat ramp at Sebastian
Inlet Park.
On Motion of Commissioner McCullers, second of
Commissioner Massey, the Board unanimously approved out of
County travel of I. J. Rovang, Henry Simon and Jay A. Smith
to Rockledge to attend a Civil Defense Meeting on May 28, 1971.
On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner
McCullers, the Board unanimously approved appointment of Hoyt
Howard as Deputy Civil Defense Director, by Jay A. Smith,
Civil Defense Director.
I'�' 11 TAN' R FV 1; l: GOL'T T.,''.
Civil Defense z R
1727 17th Avenue
VERO BEACH • FLORIDA 32960'
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April 131, 1971
Hon. Richard P. Bogosian, Chairman
Members -of Board County Commissioners
Indian River County
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Dear Chairman & Members:
The Volunteer Deputy Director of Civil Defense
Mr. B. T. Cooksey has submitted his resignation.
(See attached letter.)
In a subsequent conference with Mr. Cooksey he
recommended that Yr. Hoyt Howard, who has been Director
of Operations, be appointed in his place.
Ari interview with Mr. Howard reveals that Mr.
Cooksey's recommendation was an excellent one. Mr.
Howard has agreed to serve in such a capacity. Subject
to objection by the Commission, Mr. Cooksey's resig-
nation and Mr. Howardts appointment will be announced
on or about 1 May,
I have asked the State Director to have a State
Certificate of appreciation prepared for Mr. Cooksey
and request the Chairman present this certificate on
an appropriate occasion.'
Very truly yours,
Jay A. Smith _
Director
JAS/DP
On Motion of Commissioner Loy, second of Commissioner
Dritenbas, the Administrator was unanimously authorized to panel
two rooms in the Civil Defense Office ata cost to the County of
approximately $550.00 to $600.00.
No action was taken by the Board on a request by
Joseph Cruse, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Stabilization
and Conservation Service for space in the Courthouse.
The following document was received and requested to be
made a part of these minutes:
APPOINTMENT OF LOCAL CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR
_ Indian River County
County or City
April 2, 3.971
Date
To: Director
Florida Department of Civil Defense
1045 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
Tom: CP7A
Appropriate State Civil Defense Area)
Wildwood, Florida
Address
This is to advise that the Indian River County
County or City
Indian River County.
Board of County Commissioners at a meeting held on
Board of Commissioners or Council
March 24, 1971 appointed Jay A. Smith
Date Name of Appointee
to the position of Civil Defense Director. A certified true extract copy of
the minutes of the meeting pertinent to this appointment is furnished
herewith.
The personal qualifications of the appointee have been reviewed
and found to satisfy the requirements set forth by the State Civil Defense
Council as published in your Information Bulletin Wo. 6-67, February 10,
1967. He will meet specified training requirements.
Page 1
Form SCD -100 r :}
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Jay A. Smith may be contacted at:
Name of Appointee -
Telephone
1727 17th Avenue 567-2154 CD
Vero Beach, Florida _ 567-3439
.630 Eugenia Road
Vero Beach, Florida 567-7595 (Res.)
Address
In further accordance with the provisions of the above-mentioned
Information Bulletin No. 6-67, it is requested that the State Civil Defense
Director review and approve this appointment.
'- Signature
Chairman, Indian River County
Board of Commissioners
Title. of Authorized Official
(Forward in duplicate. Duplicate copy will be returned to originator with
review and action of the State Director indicated thereon.)
State Department of Civil Defense Action:
to
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State Director
Page 2
Form SCD -100
The hour of 10:00 o'clock A. M. having passed, the
Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with proof of publication
attached to -wit:
- 2 1 1971
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 -Journal, a weekly newspaper
published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertise-
ment, being a
n in the matter of��-'---------�
In the Court, was pub -
lashed in�said newspaper in the issues of
Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach that the said newspaper Is
per published
at
Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, and
re
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 arty discount, rebate, commission or refund for the pulse of securing this adver-
tisement for publication in the said newspaper. o�
Sworn to and subscribed before me this. of — A.D. `4 1 1
(Business Manager)
140
(Clark of t trcuit Court, Indian River County, Florida)
(SEAL)
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the Zoning commission of Indian
River County, Florida, has made Its
final report recommending the
following changes and additions to
the Zoning. Resolution of Indian
River County, Florida, which said
changes- and additions are subs-
tantially as follows:
That the Zoning Map.be changed
in order that the following described
property, situated in Indian River
County, Florida, to -wit:
The SW'!A of the NEVAof Section
22, Township 32•South, Range 39-
East, bounded on the south by
Lindsey Road, the East by
Drainage District Lateral, the
West and North 'sides being
bounded by H•O Ranch, of which
this property Is a part, being
47.18 acres, more or less.
Be changed from R•2 Single Family
District to M•1 Industrial District.
A public hearing in relation
thereto at Which parties in interest
and citizens shall have an op-
portunity to be heard will be held by
the Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County, Florida, in
the Commissioners Room, -Indian.
River County Courthouse, Vero
Beach. Florida. at 10:00 o'clock
A.M. on the 21st day of April, 1971,
after which 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
changes as shall appear proper.
BOARD OF COUNTY
"COMMISSIONERS
By: Richard P. Bogosian,
Chairman
April 1, 1971.
The Chairman.then asked if anyone present wished to
be heard. There were none and upon Motion made by Commissioner
Loy, second by Commissioner McCullers, the following Resolution
was unanimously adopted:
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RESOLUTION NO. 71-24
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, Floridaf-"
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 the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County, Florida, that the Zoning Resolution of Indian River County, Flor-
ida, and the accompanying Zoning Map, be changed as follows:
1. That the Zoning Map be changed in order that the following des-
cribed property, situated in Indian River County, Florida, to -wit:
The SA of the NEh of Section 22, Township 32 -South, Range 39
East, bounded on the South by Lindsey Road, the East by Drainage
District Lateral, the West and North sides being bounded by H-0
Ranch, of which this property is a.part, being 47.18 acres, more
or less.
Be changed from R-2 Single Family District to M-1 Industrial
District.
All within the meaning and intent and as set forth and described
in said Zoning Regulation.
The hour of 10:00 o'clock A. M. having passed, the
Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with proof of publication
attached, to -wit:
VERO BEACH PRESS-JOURNAL
Published Weekly
NOTICE
NOTICE tS HEREBY GIVEN
'
THAT THE Zoning Commission of
Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
Indian River County, Florida, has
made its final report recommending
the following Changes and additions
to the Zoning Resolution of Indian
COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER:
River County, Florida, which said
changes and additions are sub-
STATE OF FLORIDA
stantially as follows:
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, who on oath
That the Zoning Map be changed
that the following described
says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press-Joumal, a weekly newspaper
Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertise-,
in order
property, situated in Indian River
published at
County. Florida, to-wit:
Tract 13, Section 2, Township 33•
South, Range 3B-East,, Indian
ftRent, being a
River Farms Co. S•D, PB 2, pg.
25, St. Lucie County Records.
---
Tract, 9, less North 660 feet,
or less, Section 3, Town,
in the matter of�— — "
mare
ship a 33-este. Range 38-East,
Indian River Farms Co. S-D, PB
j
2, pg. 25, St. Lucie County
Records.
Tract 16, Section 3, Township 33-
South, Range 38-East, Indian
-.-(n the Court, was pub-
River Farms Co. S•D, PB 2, pg. .
25, St. Lucie County Records.
'
Be changed from R•1 Single r
Family District and
fished in said newspaper in. the issues of
Agricultural District to C-18-1B
A
_
Commercial District and C-1
t 4 1
.rnmmercial District.
'A public hearing in relation
•.
thereto at which parties in interest
Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press-Joumal is a newspaper published at
and citizens sear have
he OP-
portunity to be heard will be held by
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
the Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County, Florida,•in
as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida
for a of one year next preceeding the first publication of the attached copy of adver-
the Commissioners Room, Indian
River County Courthouse, Vero
period
tiserr-ent; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or
any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this adver-
Beach, Florida, at 10:00 o'clock
,
A.M., on the 2151 day of April, take
ttake 1 t
corporation
tisement for publication in the said newspaper.
after which said Board will
action thereon with respect to any
t day
' other Changes in Zoning of said
above described property or any
Sworn to and subscribed before me this of
- lesser or greater area in the vicinity
of said property or pertaining to said
- changes as shalt appear proper.
- (Business Manager)
OF COUNTY
." BOARD SERS
COMMISSIONERS
By: Richard P� 8090si8n,
Chairman
(Cler f the Cirwit Court,, Indian River County, Florida)
April 1, 1971'
(SEAL)
The Chairman then asked if anyone
present-Wished to
be heard: There were none and upon Motion made
by Commissioner
Dritenbas,.second by Commissioner Loy, the following Resolution
was unanimously adopted:
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RESOLUTION NO. 71-25
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 the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County, Florida, that the Zoning Resolution of Indian River County, Flor-
ida, and the accompanying Zoning biap, be changed as follows:
1. That the Zoning Map be changed in order that the following des-
cribed property, situated in Indian River County, Florida, to -wit:
Tract 13, Section 2, Township 33 -South, Range 38 -East, Indian
River Farms Co. SID, PB 2, pg. 25, St. Lucie County Records.
Tract 9, less North 660 feet, more or less, Section 3, Township
33 -South, Range 38 -East, Indian River Farms.Co. SID, PB 2, pg. 25,
St. Lucie County Records.
Tract 16, Section 3, Township 33 -South, Range 38 -East, Indian
River Farms Co. SID, PB 2, pg. 25, St. Lucie County Records.
Be changed from R-1 Single Family District and F-1 Agricultural
District to C -1B Commercial District and C-1 Commercial District.
All within the meaning and intent and as set forth and described
in said Zoning Regulation.
The Administrator having reported that Morrison's
Trail was a public roadway, Motion was made by Commissioner Loy,
second by Commissioner McCullers, and unanimously carried that the
request of the Town of Indian River Shores, received on April 2,
that the County maintain the road to be reimbursed by the Town of
Indian River Shores, be approved.
On Motion of Commissioner Loy, second of Commissioner
McCullers,'and unanimously carried, the request of Don Karseboom,
Fellsmere Fire Department, that the County accept GMC truck,
Serial Number 308294 and place it on our insurance was granted.
Carlton Shaver appeared with some questions on Indian
River County Ordinance #71-2 and was referred to Donald Adams,
City -County Building Director..
On Motion of Commissiorer Loy, second of Commissioner
McCullers, the Board unanimously authorized advertisement for
public hearing before the Zoning Board for a zoning change of 88
acres of land to be used for a mobile home park located north of
the Wabasso causeway as requested by Edgar Schlitt.
Upon Motion of Commissioner Dritenbas, second of
Commissioner Loy, the Board unanimously voted that public hearing
on the new proposed Zoning Ordinance be advertised for public
hearing and that the public hearing be held on May 17 at 7:30
o'clock P. M. in the Courthouse. The Board commended Ralph Sexton
and the other Members of the Zoning Board for their fine and
faithful service in preparing the Ordinance.
On Motion of Commissioner Dritenbas, second of
Commissioner Massey, the Board unanimously authorized the printing
6f:300 -copies of the preliminary copy of the Zoning Ordinance, which
Are'--to'-be stamped as preliminary and dated.
Sam Joyce, Sheriff, and John J. Schlitt, Jr., appeared
in regard to the addition to the Jail. On Motion of Commissioner
Dirtenbas, second of Commissioner Massey, the Board unanimously
approved the Owner -Architect Contract with John J. Schlitt,,Jr.
on the addition to the Jail at an approximate cost of $20,000.00
With a �% co=ission to the architect. r °�
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The Board then adjourned at 12:07 P. M. and reconvened
at 1:30 o'clock P. M.
The Administrator was requested to notify the engineers
in the County and the Sebastian Inlet Commission of the meeting
on Beach Erosion Control.to be held in the Commission Room on
April 26 at 4:00 o'clock P. M.
The Administrator was requested to comply with the
requirements as set forth by Hartford Insurance Company in regard
to the policy on steam and water equipment.
On Motion of Commissioner Dritenbas, second of
Commissioner Loy, the following Resolution was unanimously
adopted:
RESOLUTION NO --7-1-26
WHEREAS, Indian River County is the fee simple owner of
certain lands in Indian River County, and
WHEREAS, from time to time requests are made to the
Board of County Commissioners to sell or give up its ownership to certain
lands it owns, in particular, some parks that are county owned, and
WHEREAS, the Board is presently undertaking a comprehensive
county wide water and sewer survey study and
WHEREAS, certain lands will be needed for use in the future
for public works,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
County Commissioners of Indian River County that the Board adopts a policy
of not relinquishing its ownership in parks or other county owned lands until
it is determined that such lands will not be needed in the future.
On Motion of Commissioner McCullers, second of
Commissioner Massey, the Board unanimously.approved the Stgte
Witness Payroll, County Court, February Term in the amount of
$165.00.
On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner
McCullers, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION 71-27
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County, Florida, that the said Board does
hereby elect, on behalf of Ralph Harris, Clerk of Circuit
Court, Indian River County, a fee basis officer of Indian
River County, to exercise the authority provided by
Chapter 65-1714, F.S. so that the above-mentioned fee basis
officer may enter into an agreement with Blue -Cross - Blue
Shield of Florida under "Policy 11 -PK with Extended
Benefits" and or any other group insurance plan carrying
monthly premiums to $9.95 for a single rate and $27.06
for a family rate; with the said fee basis officer contri-
buting $9.95 for each single rate employee contract, and
$15.00 for each family rate employee contract, as operating
expense of his office; and the balance of the monthly
premium, if .any, to be paid by the individual employee
by means of payroll deduction.
Attest:
Clerk o Circuit Court
Chairman, Board of -County
Commissioners
April 7, 1971
Date
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The Chairmanrequestedthat Hunnicutt & Associates,
Inc. be advised that the Board does not feel that a Sales Ratio
Study is necessary at this time; if in the future, services of
this nature are required, they will be contacted at that time.
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. 2426 to 2482 inclusive ($43,829.03); Road and
Bridge Fund, Nos. 1266 to 1305 inclusive ($74,036.63); Fine and
Forfeiture Fund, Nos. 401 to 409 inclusive ($45,804.40). 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 adjourned at 2:15 o'clock P. M.
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ATTEST:
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CLERK CHAIRMAN
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