Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/5/19711 WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1971 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida met in regular session at the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida on Wednesday, May 5, 1971 at 8:30 o'clock A. M. Present were Richard P. Bogosian, Chairman; Alma Lee Loy, Vice Chairman; Jack U. Dritenbas and Edward J. Massey. Absent was D. B. McCullers, Jr. Also present were Jack G. Jennings, County Administrator; George Collins, Acting Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; and Ralph H. Stewart and Janet N. Turpan, Deputy Clerks. Absent was Paul D. Burch, Attorney to the Board. ! 1 The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked if there were any corrections or additions to the minutes of the regular.meeting of April 21, 1971. Commissioner Dritenbas requested that on Page 2, Paragraph 2 the words "as the lowest and best bid" should be changed to read "as the lowest and best qualifying bid". He requested that on'Page 2, Paragraph 3, the words "the lowest and best bid" should be changed to read "the lowest and best qualifying bid" and that the sentence at the r, end of the paragraph "The other bids did not meet specifications." be stricken from the minutes. Commissioner Dritenbas requested that on Page 4, Paragraph 3, the words,"Civil Defense Director" follow the name of Jay A. Smith.. On Page 11, Paragraph 7, it was requested that the words "at a cost of $20,000.00" be changed to "at an approximate cost of $20,000.00". The Attorney was r requested to write a Resolution to supersede Resolution 71-26. 2, in order that additions may be made. Commissioner Loy requested that Paragraph 5 on Page 11 be rewritten as follows: "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 l7 at 7:30 o'clock P. M. in the Courthouse. These corrections having been made,.Motion was made by Cc.-=.issioner Loy, second h,* Co=iss_cne Lritertas and. the ^mutes ! ! MAY SAY 4--f- 1971 of the regular meeting of April 21, 1971 were unanimously approved as corrected. Commissioner McCullers, being absent did not vote. The Chairman reported that the copies of the New Zoning Ordinance were available in the office of the Planning Director at a cost of $1.00 per copy. Dewey Walker, County Zoning Inspector, reported on zoning violations. On Motion of Commissioner Dritenbas, second of Commissioner Loy, the Board unanimously approved advertisement for public hearing for Margaret Beneditto for a zoning change. Commissioner McCullers, being absent did not vote. No action was taken by the Board upon a request by Mrs. Donald Weaver for permit to place a trailer in A. A. Berry Subdivision. Upon Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner Loy, the Board unanimously approved the request of A. D. Yanda and the replat of Sawyer Gardens Subdivision to a moble home subdivision. Commissioner McCullers, being absent did not vote. Harry Hebert requesting permission to put oil on County roads was told that the Board would not deviate from the policy of not allowing private persons to 'tamper with public roads. On Motion of Commissioner Loy, second of Commissioner Dritenbas, the following.Resolution was unanimously adopted: Commissioner McCullers, being absent, did not vote. MAY 5 1971 2 RESOLUTION 71-28 WHEREAS, M. L. (LUKE) BLUME, for many years prior to his . death has served his fellowmen with unselfish devotion by assuming civic and corporate responsibilities, and WHEREAS, in all his endeavors, his performance has exemplified a spirit of dedication and a pursuit of excellence, which has set a high standard for those who aspire such positions, and WHEREAS, in the past years he served as a member of the Indian River County Long Range Planning Authority and also as a repres- entative on the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council and his performance there has been such that he was held in highest esteem and respect by citizens throughout the State of Florida , and WHEREAS, the County of Indian River and the entire aircraft industry will grievously share the loss of this dedicated civic and corporate leader, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County in regular assembled meeting that on behalf of more than 37, 000 citizens of Indian River County, we pay homage to our lost leader of our community, an outstanding leader , a good citizen and able executive of the people of Indian River County,. we express our appreciation and gratitude for the many years of faithful, dedicated service to our county. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY By Richard Bugosian, Chairman On Motion of Commissioner Loy, second of Commissioner Massey, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: Commissioner McCullers, being absent, did -not vote. 3 RESOLUTION 71-29 WHEREAS, WILLIAM P. HOLLAND, has retired as an employee of the County of Indian River, and WHEREAS, he has for twenty-seven years faithfully served the County and the people of Indian River County, and WHEREAS, IN all his endeavors, his performance has exemplified a spirit of dedication and a pursuit of excellence, which has set a high standard for those who. will follow him, and WHEREAS, he has been held in the highest esteem and respect by all who have worked with him, and WHEREAS, HIS industry is reflected in the benefits the citizens of Indian River County have received and WHEREAS, THE Board of County Commissioners on behalf of all of Indian River County wish to acknowledge the excellent manner in which he conducted his duties; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County that the Board expresses its appreciation and gratitude to the fine manner in which he has conducted his duties and wish him success in his well deserved retirement. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 1. `i The following Proclamation having been received from Lyman Twitchell, Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, second by Commissioner Dritenbas and the Proclamation was approved: Commissioner McCullers, being absent, did not vote. PROC LAMAT TON iJiOMO, ITultiple Sclerosis is a crippling disease of the central nervous system that distorts and sometimes blocks nerve impulses that control many vital bodily functions and is the greatest cuase of dis- ability among young adults in their prime carrer and family building years between 20 and 40...and 1.101EAS, the cause, cure,. prevention and effective treatment for multiple sclerosis still remain unknown and it is estimated that some half million Americans are victims of I0 and related neurological diseases. ..and 1,07ZAS, The 'National Hultiple Sclerosis Society is the only national voluntary health agency supporting programs in national and international research...and VTMAS, the East Central Coast, Florida Chapter of the said Society provides many needed services for IIS patients and their fami- lies in Indian River County NCW, TH IREFORE, we the Board of Counly Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, do hereby proclaim the period between 14ay 9, 1971, Motherts Day, and June 20, 1971, Fatherts Day, as CONQUER MUL- TIPLE SCLEROSIS ,SONTH and urge all.citizens to'support the 1971 NS Hope Chest Campaign to find the cuase, prevention and cure for multiple sclerosis --the great crippler of young adults. HAL- LIN, BOARD OF COUP3TY C0 3•TISSIOMMS INDWT Rrl---R CCUPdI-I, FLORIDA 1971 On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner. Loy, the Board unanimously approved the reemployment of Willie McGriff as Custodian and lifeguard of the Ambersand Beach. Commissioner McCullers, being absent, did not vote. Upom a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Dritenbas, the Board unanimously approved the request of the Beach Buggy Association for seven signs to be placed and Installed by the Association. Commissioner McCulle rs, being absent, did not vote. The Board agreed to the payment of $60.00 per month for inspection of air, water and steam equipment as required for insurance coverage. The Administrator was requested to advise Gordon Chaffee that he could use the staging area for junk storage while he is still working; but that the area is to be cleared when he leaves the area. on Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner Loy, the Board unanimously authorized the signature of the Chairman on Civil Defense Citations. Commissioner McCullers, being absent, did not vote. Upon a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by Commissioner Massey, the Attorney was unanimously requested to prepare a Resolution commending B. T. Cooksey, for his long and faithful service as Deputy Civil Defense Director. Commissioner McCullers, being absent, did not vote. On Motion made by Commissioner Dritenbas, second by Commissioner Massey, the Attorney was requested to prepare a Resolution as requested by the Indian River Shellfish Association to advise -,the Legislative Delegation that this Board is in favor of the bill enabling Brevard and Indian River Counties to temporarily omit culling procedures for the purpose of controlling the oyster drill or other predators. Commissioner McCullers, beteg`", absent, did not vote. The Administrator was requested to write a letter to 1971 the County Judge, reminding him that he had endorsed the list of Holidays for County Employees, as had the other Elected Officials, and that it is the desire of the Board that all offices in the Courthouse be opened or closed at the same time. The Board then adjourned at 12:00 o'clock Noon and reconvened at 1:45 o'clock P. M. Ralph Stewart, County Finance Officer, presented the Budget Report which was explained to the Board. On Motion of Commissioner Loy, second of Commissioner Dritenbas, the State Witness Payroll for the County Court, February Term, in the amount of $168.24 and the State Witness Payroll for the County Court, February Term*in the amount of $210.16 were unanimously approved. Commissioner McCullers, being absent, did not vote. The request of Mrs. Gladys Vigliano, County Welfare Caseworker, for stationery and a typewriter were referred to the County Administrator. It was suggested that she could use County Stationery and a typewriter from the Road and Bridge Department. No action was taken by the Board regarding a letter from Henry F. Horton protesting a tax assessment on two lots. Motion was made by Commissioner Loy, second by Commissioner Dritenbas, and the Board unanimously approved the petition for admission to a State Tuberculosis Hospital by Edith.wormuck. The Board then adjourned at 2:30 o'clock P. M. and, immediately, at the call of the Chairman, convened as the Indian River County Agricultural Zoning Board as provided for in Section 193.201, Florida Statutes. Present were Richard P. Bogosian, Chairman; Alma Lee Loy, Vice Chairman; Jack U. Dritenbas and Edward J. Massey, the voting members; and Homer C. Fletcher, County Tax Assessor as ex -officio member. The Tax Assessor presented to the Board returns and applications for certain lands described in each return.to be zoned as agricultural land. The ,Y 1971 Board examined the returns, No. 1 to No. 2166 inclusive and found that with the exception of Nos. 785, 786, 787, 800, 836, 837, 2165 and 2166;all of the land described in those returns were used primarily for agricultural purposes. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Dritenbas and unanimously carried all the lands in said returns were zoned as agricultural lands under the provisions of Section 193:201, Florida Statutes. Upon a Motion by Commissioner Loy, second by Commissioner Massey and unanimously carried Agricultural Assessment Returns, 785, 786, 787, 800, 836 and 837 were denied. Upon a Motion by Commissioner Dritenbas, second by Commissioner Loy,Agricultural Assessment Return 2165 Was unanimously denied. Upon a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, second by Commissioner Loy, Agricultural Assessment Return 2166 was unanimously denied. On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy and unanimously carried, the Indian River County Agricultural Zoning Board then adjourned sine die. The Board then reconvened as Board of County Commissioners. The Board decided to consider purchase of a recording system to be used in taking the minutes of the Board at a cost of $599.99. The County Finance Officer reported that an operator would be assigned to the Xerox machine in the Clerk's office in order that the cost might be properly distributed. Gene Morris, County Tax Collector, reported that his office was cooperating with the office of the Tax Assessor by going into a computerized service system of which the Collector`s share of the cost for the first year including the cost of conversion and updating the rolls, would be $9,514.00. v M.Ay 5 1971 E' f 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. 2483 to 2553 inclusive ($2.7.,099.67);Road and Bridge Fund, Nos. 1306 to 1329 inclusive ($17,526.09); Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Nos. 410 to 422 inclusive ($8,774.05). 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. Total disbursements for the Month of April are as follows: General Fund $74,357.37, Road and Bridge Fund $37,489.73, Fine and Forfeiture Fund $91,684.72. Total.Revenue for the Month of April are as follows: General Fund $53,670.30, Road and Bridge Fund $80,720.77, Fine and.Forfeiture j Fund $33,584.37. 4 There being no further business, on Motion made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 4:55 o'clock P. M. ATTEST: CLERK CHAIRMAN { t k i��1P F 197I.