HomeMy WebLinkAbout5/19/1971WEDNESDAY, MAX 19, 1971
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida met in regular session at the Courthouse, Vero Beach,
Florida on Wednesday, May 19, 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; James Reams,
Deputy Sheriff; and Ralph H. Stewart and Janet N. Turpan, Deputy
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Clerks.
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The Chairman called the meeting to order and asked.if
there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the
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regular meeting of May 5, 1971. Commissioner Loy requested that on
Page 7, Paragraph 5 should be changed to read "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
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from the Road and Bridge Department.° These corrections having
been made, Motion was made by Commissioner Dritenbas, seconded by k
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Commissioner Loy and the minutes of the regular meeting of May 5,
1971 were unanimously approved as written.
Dewey Walker, County Zoning Inspector, submitted a list
of dilapidated houses in the County.
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VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL
OPE NI NG OF BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by the
Published Weekly
Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River County, Florida
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Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida
theproi� eiinafter forth at
and until 2:00 P.M., D.S.T., the is
day of May, 1971, in the Office of the
County
COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER:
e otBeach iFlorida at'whichvplace
STATE OF FLORIDA
and time, or as soon thereafter as
Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, who on oath
the Board can attend to the seine,
the said bids will be publicly opened
says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a weekly newspaper
and read. The Board will thereafter
published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertise-
make the award of the contract,
based upon the result of the
tabulations, as covered by ap.
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laws and regulations. The
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COURTHOUSE ADDITIONS
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INDIAN COUNTY
44th AVENUE
V ERO BEACH, FLORIDA
in Court, was
Plans, specifications, bid forms.
the pub-
form of contract. Instructions to
bidders and all other bidding and
contract data may be obtained from
lisheci in said newspaper, in the issues of
the Office of John J. Schlitt, Jr.,
AIA, Architect, 2110 5th Avenue,
Vero Beach, Florida, on and after
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Plrib equired, refundable Sold
plans and documents are returned In
Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at
good order within 10 days after the
Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, and that the said newspaper has heretofore
award of the contract.
been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, weekly and has been entered
All bids must be submitted an forms
as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida
prescribed by the Board and ac•
for a period of one year next preceeding the first publication of the attached copy of adver-
companied by one of the following:
tisement; and affiant further, says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or
A certified check, cashier's check,
or bid bond. ff a bid is sub-
corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this adver-
corporation
panond
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for ublication ip the said newspat)er.
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Power of Attorney' or the
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representative of the Bonding
Company'
Sworn to and Alb ribed'before me thilk.. i day of i'`- A D._ 1 t t_
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The certified check, cashier's check
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or bid bond shall be in the amount of
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ditioned that it awarded the con-
(Business Manager)
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tract, the bidder will within the time
specified by the Board, enter into a
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contract In accordance with the
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accepted bid, in form prescribed by
the Board, and give a Performance
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Bond satisfactory to the Attorney or
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the Board equal to 100 per centum of
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the contract price. -
All bidders are requested to call at
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the Office of the Secretary of the
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Board or the return Certified check,
Cashier's check, or Bid Bond, which
will be made available to Bidders in
The Chairman for
accordance with the instructions o
called receipt of
Bidders In the specifications.
The Board reserves the right to
waive informalities and to reject
in accordance with the foregoing Notice,
any and all bids.
..Bids
The Board of County -
Commissioners
• and the following sealed bids were received,
Florin River County.
Florida
BY: Jack Jennings
Administrator
opened and read:
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Netto Construction Company Base
Bid ..... $96,997.00
1a) add
925.00
(b) add
300.00
(c) deduct
335.00
William Hensick & Sons Base
Bid..... 95,320.00
(a) add
800.00
(b) add
500.00
(c) deduct
300.00
K. D. Hedin Construction, Ind. Base Bid..... 97,600.00
(a) add 850.00
(b) add 700.00
(c) deduct 200.00
A bond was submitted with each bid.
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On Motion of. Commissioner McCullers, second of Commissioner .
Loy, the Board unanimously moved that the bids be given to the
Administrator to work with the Architect to evaluate the bids.
The Attorney informed the Board that, as the bids were approximately
11%6 over the estimated cost, they would not be required to accept
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them.
John J. Schlitt, Jr. presented the final drawing of the
addition to the jail.
On Motion of Commissioner McCullers, second of Commissioner
Loy, the Board unanimously approved a bill from the architect for
services completed in the.amount of $560.00.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by
commissioner Loy and unanimously
carried that the Administrator
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advise Merrill P. Barber that the Board accepts the offer of the
pictures pertaining to the early settlers of Vero Beach, and
appreciates the offer.
On Motion of Commissioner Dritenbas, second of Commissioner
Massey, the Board unanimously authorized travel of the Administrator
to Fort Lauderdale on May 28 to attend a State Department of
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Transportation Meeting.
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Margaret Dixon, Indian River County Safety Council, appeared
in connection to safety -on the waterways. The Attorney was requested j
to write a letter to the Department of Natural Resources regarding ;
the many violations to the existing State Laws and ask them to
conduct a survey. The Board also decided to meet with the.Sheriff
in connection to the problem.
Rosemary Richey, Supervisor of Registration, appeared
before the Board in regard to a proposed bill allowing bids on
voting machines, and informed the Board of the many problems which
.might be incurred with more than one type of voting machine.
On Motion of Commissioner Loy, second.of Commissioner
McCullers, the following Resolution was unanimously approved:
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RESOLUTION NO. 71-30
WHEREAS, the Florida House Elections Committee has
favorably reported a bill out of committee relating to the acquisition
of voting machines and other voting equipment, providing that the
certain equipment be acquired by competitive bidding, providing
for the Department of State to establish certain uniform statewide
standards, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian
River County feel that this bill will be detrimental to the best interests
of the citizens of Indian River County, in that it might result in the .
county being forced to purchase more- than one type of voting equip-
ment, a situation that would require increased time and cost for the
preparation of ballots and confusion to the voters of this county, and
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian
River County wish to go on record as being opposed to this bill,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
County Commissioners of Indian River County that said Board is
opposed to the passage of the legislation above proposed and seek the
cooperation of the Boards of County Commissioners of all of the f
counties in the State of Florida and their respective delegations to
oppose this bill.
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On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner
Loy, the Board unanimously approved expenditures of $350.00 as
requested by Mr. Wallace of the Veteran's Council for the
Memorial, Day.Celebration in compliance with the Motion of the
Minutes of October 7, 1970, all funds not having been used at that
time.
B. T. Cooksey, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the
Blue Cypress Fishing Club and submitted the following petition:
We; the undersigned, members of the Blue Cyprus Fishing Club and/or
residents of Indian River County, due to the extremely low water at Blue Cyprus
Lake which obstructs the navigation to and from the lake, launching and camping
facilities, respectfully request the Indian River County Commissioners to
consider the redredging of the present canal or possibly the rerouting of the
present canal to a new canal from the so called Holman Fingers across county
property to the present canal. The fill taken from the canal would be used by
the County to fill the road or stockpiled for future use by the County. The
added cost of the machine time would be partially borne by the Blue Cyprus
Fishing Club and/or the undersigned.
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On a Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner
Massey, the Board unanimously voted that the Administrator was
authorized to cut the channel as requested.
On Motion of Commissioner Loy, second of Commissioner
McCullers, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
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RESOLUTION NO. 71-31
WHEREAS, BYRON T. COOKSEY, for more than ten years
has labored for Civil Defense in Indian River County, and
WHEREAS, he has served in many capacities from volunteer
worker to Director of the Indian River County Civil Defense, and
WHEREAS, in all of his endeavors, his performance has
exemplified a true spirit of dedication and public service, and
WHEREAS, his service has greatly benefited the citizens of
Indian River County, and
WHEREAS, he has now submitted his resignation,
NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Indian River County. in regular meeting, that Byron T.
Cooksey;'s resignation is regretfully accepted and on behalf of all the
citizens of Indian River County, the Board hereby expresses gratitud®.for
his many years of faithful, dedicated and distinguished service. Because
of his work, our county and its citizens are much safer in time of danger.
Unanimously adopted at Vero Beach, Florida, this ISth day of May,
1971.
• BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDDIAN RIVER COUNTY
BY jl• L��4 /s/� • �w
Richard Bogosian, Chairman
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William McClure, Superintendent of the Indian River County
School Board, and Ellis Duncan, Architect of the Indian River County
School Board appeared before the Board and requested that the
rights-of-way on 12th and 16th Avenues adjoining the School Board
-Property be cleared and that proper culverts and drainage be
installed for these roads. On Motion of Commissioner Massey,
second of Commissioner Loy, the Board unanimously authorized the
Administrator to clear any right-of-way that belongs to the County .
adjoining School Board Property, that permits are obtained from the
Drainage District, and culverts installed as pertains to County
drainage and provide some holding and passing lanes,at Elementary
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School A-68.
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On Motion of Commissioner Loy, second of Commissioner
Dritenbas, the Board unanimously voted that on 20th Street from j
12th Avenue to 16th Avenue, the right-of-way be cleared and culverts
installed.
On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner
McCullers, the request.of Jay A. Smith, Civil Defense Director, to
purchase a guy wire at a cost of $50.00 was unanimously approved.
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On a Motion made by Commissioner Massey, secgnded by
Commissioner McCullers, the Board unanimously approved blanket
authority of Jay A. Smith to attend the monthly meetings of the F
Directors of Civil Defense.
The Administrator was requested to write a letter to all o-
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the Elected Officials requesting them to require that their employees k
park in the new parking lot.
On Motion of Commissioner McCullers, second of Commissioner
Massey, the Board unanimously authorized the Administrator to
reconstruct 10th.Street between U. S. 1 and 6th Avenue.
On Motion made by Commissioner Dritenbas, seconded by
Commissioner McCullers, the Board unanimously approved the request
of the Administrator for installation of additional restroom facilities
at the County Barn, most to approximate $4,000.00 or $5,000.00.
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The Board then adjourned at 12:00 Noon and reconvened
at 1:30 o'clock P. M.
On a Motion made by Commissioner Loy, seconded by
Commissioner Massey, the Board unanimously designated the Surplus
Property Certification by appointing Jay A. Smith,. Civil Defense
Director to receive surplus property.
On Motion of Commissioner Dritenbas, second of Commissioner
Loy, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 71-32
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 compre-
hensive 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, easements and rights of way until it is determined that such lands*
will not be needed in. the future.
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On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner
Loy, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 71-33
WHEREAS, oyster drills and other predators are presently
threatening the shellfish industry of Indian River County and Brevard
County, and
WHEREAS, regulations presently require certain culling
procedures, which cause oyster drills and other predators to be returned
to the water to continue their destruction, and
WHEREAS, the Indian River Shellfish Association is sponsoring
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legislation to correct this problem,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
County Commissioners .of Indian River County that the Board supports
the efforts of the Indian River Shellfish Association and requests that
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our legislative delegation support its efforts by passing corrective
legislation.
The Attorney reported that Florida Statutes required
Motion of the Board to dispose of an unclaimed body. Motion was
made by Commissioner Massey, second by Commissioner McCullers and
the Board unanimously voted to dispose of the unclaimed body of.
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Robert Johnson in accordance with Florida Law.
A petition to set aside taxes on the property purchased
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for Sebastian Inlet State Park was referred to the Attorney.
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Commissioner McCullers left the meeting.
Frederick B. Speigel, Attorney representing Utility
Capital Corporation appeared regarding a tax matter in Vero Tropical
Gardens.Subdivision. The Attorney stated that there were three
alternatives:
1. Order the Attorney to make a voluntary dismissal
2. Go ahead with the suit and the Board will place a
value on the property not less than 50'/0 of the AA
assessed value. boot �t SAGE i
3: -The lands will sell for any price two years after
the final judge-ent.
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.No action was taken by the Boara.
Commissioner Dritenbas reported that the Committee on
Low Income Housing would leave on their tour on Saturday, May 22
at 7:30 A. M.,
Chairman Bogosian left the Meeting and Vice Chairman Loy
became Acting Chairman.
On Motion of Commissioner Dritenbas, second of
Commissioner Massey, the Board unanimously approved the State
Witness Payroll of the County Court, May Term in the amount of
$209.44; the State Witness Payroll of the Circuit Court, Spring
Term in the amount of $483.28; the State Witness Payroll of the
Circuit Court, Spring Term in the amount of $1,270.28; the State
Witness Payroll of the Circuit Court, Spring Term in the amount
of $721.32; and the State Witness Payroll of the County Court,
May Term in the amount of $180.00. Commissioner McCullers, being
absent did not vote; and Vice Chairman Loy, Acting Chairman, did
not vote.
On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner
Dritenbas, the Board unanimously approved the application for
permission to carry firearms by Robert L. Luckenbaugh. Commissioner
McCul3e rs being absent, did not vote; and Vice Chairman Loy, acting
as Chairman did not vote.
On Motion of Commissioner Dritenbas, second of Commissioner
Massey, the Board unanimously voted to sponser the Memorial Day
Celebration as requested by the Veteran's Council and the Administrator
was authorized to so advise the Council. Commissioner McCullers being
absent did not vote; and.Vice Chairman Loy, acting as Chairman did
not vote.
The Deputy Clerk reported that he had been advised that
the Addressograph equipment removedfrom the Tax Assessor's office
was of little value. On Motion of Commissioner Dritenbas,,second of.
prepare an• advertisement for bids for the sale of the equipment.
Commissioner McCullers being absent, did not vote; Vice Chairman
Loy, acting as Chairman in the absence of Chairman Bogosian, did
not vote.
On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner
Dritenbas, the request of the Sheriff to move a gas tank and pump
was unanimously approved. Commissioner Mccullers, being absent
did not vote; and Vice Chairman Loy, acting as Chairman in the
absence of Chairman- Bogosian, did not vote.
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. 2554 to 2610 inclusive; Road and Bridge Fund, Nos. 1330 to
1373 inclusive; Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Nos. 423 to 435 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 adjourned at 3:15 o'clock P. M.
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