HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/17/1976WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1976
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT THE COURTHOUSE, VERO BEACH, FLORIDA,
ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1976, AT 8:30 O'CLOCK A,M, PRESENT WERE
WILLIAM C. WODTKE, JR., CHAIRMAN; ALMA LEE Loy, VICE-CHAIRMAN; WILLARD
W. SIEBERT; EDWIN S. SCHMUCKER; AND R. DON DEESON. ALSO PRESENT WERE
JACK G. JENNINGS, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR; L.S. "TOMMY" THOMAS, INTER-
GOVERNMENTAL COORDINATOR; GE;;.�GE G. COLLINS, JR., ATTORNEY TO THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; JACK HOCKMAN, FINANCE OFFICER; AND VIRGINIA
HARGREAVES, DEPUTY CLERK.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER.
COMMISSIONER DEESON LED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG,
THE CHAIRMAN ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS
TO THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 1976,,
COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKEER REQUESTED THAT ON PAGE 41, 3RD PARAGRAPH,
STH LINE, THE WORD "BRIDGE" BE DELETED AND THE WORDS ''UTILITY RELOCATION"
INSERTED IN ITS PLACE
CHAIRMAN WODTKE REQUESTED THAT ON PAGE 23, 6TH PARAGRAPH, THE
FIRST SENTENCE BE CHANGED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "FINANCE OFFICER HOCKMAN
DISCUSSED WITH THE BOARD A LIST OF ADVERSE AUDIT FINDINGS FROM THE AUDIT
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE YEARS 1973-74, 1974-75 AND
STATED THAT,,,,
THESE CORRECTIONS HAVING BEEN MADE, ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 1976, AS WRITTEN.
THE CHAIRMAN ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS
TO THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 1976,
COMMISSIONER LOY REQUESTED THAT ON PAGE 1, THE SECOND PARAGRAPH,
BE CHANGED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER
AND ANNOUNCED THAT THE PURPOSE OF THIS MEETING IS TO ACCEPT THE BONDS OF
THE THREE NEWLY ELECTED COMMISSIONERS,"
THESE CORRECTIONS HAVING BEEN MADE, ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
SCHMUCKER, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 1976, AS WRITTEN,
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ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR RENEWAL PERMITS
TO CARRY A CONCEALED FIREARM OF THE FOLLOWING:
CLAUDE A. BATTY
MICHAE J EERBHARDT
FRANK L. ULAVELIN
y�AMES R, ROTT
DRAY LEE DIXON
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED -BY COMMISSIONER Loy,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED OUT -OF -COUNTY TRAVEL FOR JUDITH WAKEFIELD,
COUNTY EXTENSION DIRECTOR, TC MEET WITH THE NEW MARINE ADVISORY PROGRAM
EXTENSION AGENT, NOVEMBER 24TH, IN FORT LAUDERDALE.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER Loy,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED STATE WITNESS PAYROLL, CIRCUIT COURT, FALL
TERM, 1976, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,36,
THE FOLLOWING REPORTS WERE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE IN.THE
OFFICE OF THE CLERK:
DOT QUARTERLY REPORT OF PROGRESS FOR INDIAN RIV�-jR COUN
INDIAN KIVER COUNTY WELFARE DEPARzC�ENT, ANNUAL 11EPORT H75-76
AND FOR JHE MONTH OF OCTOBER, IR
REPORT OF I,ONVICTIONS, CIRCUIT COURT, OCTOBER, 1976,
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT QUESTIONED FINANCE OFFICER HOCKMAN ABOUT
THE STATUS OF THE REPLY TO THE AUDIT REPORT WHICH WAS DUE WITHIN 20 DAYS,
MR. HACKMAN REPLIED THAT THE ORIGINAL ANSWER WAS SENT IN ON
TIME AND HE MET WITH THE AUDITORS YESTERDAY FOR CLARIFICATION OF A FEW
POINTS, HE CONTINUED THE NEW REPLY IS NOW BEING TYPED AND HE WILL BRING
IT IN LATER IN THE MEETING.
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT REQUESTED THAT A COPY OF THE ANSWER TO THE
AUDIT REPORT BE MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES WHEN IT IS RECEIVED.
RICHARD THOMAS, STUDENT COUNCIL ADVISOR OF THE MATHEMATICS
DEPARTMENT OF THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, WAS PRESENT IN REGARD TO HIS REQUEST
FOR FOUR VOTING MACHINES TO BE USED FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES. THESE
WILL BE USED FOR THE STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTION, AND MR. THOMAS NOTED
THAT 1,600 STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM,
COMMISSIONER Loy STATED THAT THE BOARD IS ALWAYS IN FAVOR OF
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THIS TYPE, BUT NOTED THAT USUALLY A REQUEST OF
THIS KIND COMES FROM THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION. SHE INFORMED THE BOARD
THAT SUPERINTENDENT MCCLURE HAS BEEN CONTACTED IN THIS REGARD AND WILL
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SEND A LETTER APPROVING THE REQUEST.
ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS DISCUSSED WITH MR. THOMAS THE TIMING
FOR THE MOVING OF THESE MACHINES SO THAT THEY WILL NOT HAVE TO BE LEFT
OVERNIGHT.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SCHMUCKER, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE REQUEST OF THE INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AS PRESENTED BY RICHARD THOMAS FOR THE USE OF FOUR
VOTING MACHINES AND INSTRUCTED THAT A COPY OF THE LETTER TO BE RECEIVED
FROM SUPERINTENDENT MCCLURE I4 THIS REGARD BE MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES,
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE HAD RECEIVED A
LETTER FROM THE VERO BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTAINING A RESOLUTION IN
REGARD TO PROCEEDING WITH A COUNTY WATER SYSTEM WHICH HE READ ALOUD.
.ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER Loy,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED THAT THE RESOLUTION OF THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE BE MADE A PART OF THE MINUTES.
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RESOLUTION
VERO BEACH - INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WHEREAS: The Vero Beach -Indian River County Chamber of Commerce
has for ssny years worked toward obtaining an excellent economic
base for the area; and
WHEREAS; the growth anticipated for Indian River County dictates
that water will be required for residents, busIuesses and Indus-
tries, which will come in the next few years; and
WHEREAS, without a County Water System, a true realization of a
good economic base cannot be realized and adequate jobs cannot be
available for our people; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Directors of the Vero Beach
Indian River County Chamber of Commerce, does hereby urge the
Indian River County Commission to proceed with plans for a County
Water System and implement said plans at the earliest possible
date;'and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the -County Commission be complimented
on their :previous discussion and action on a County Water System,
and be further encouraged to act as quickly as possible on the
matter, which is of major importance to current and future residents,
businesses and industries and the jobs which will,be provided
when said water system is complete.
Adopted this 11th day of October, 1976, by the Board of Directors
of the Vero Beach - Indian River County Chamber of Commerce.
Kay'W. Trent
President
Attest
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J. B. No ton .
xecutive Vice President
Secretary and Treasurer
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COMMISSIONER LOY REQUESTED THAT AN EMERGENCY ITEM BE ADDED.TO
THE AGENDA IN REGARD TO A POSSIBLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT AT THE INTERSEC-
TION OF OSLO ROAD AND 27TH AVENUE.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SCHMUCKER, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO ADD THE EMERGENCY ITEM
REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER LOY AS ABOVE TO TODAY'S AGENDA,
COMMISSIONER LOY STATED THAT WE ARE ALL WELL AWARE OF THE PROB-
LEMS THLRE HAVE BEEN WITH THIS PARTICULAR INTERSECTION AND THERE HAS BEEN
ANOTHER FATAL ACCIDENT THIS P..3T WEEKEND. SHE NOTED THAT IT SEEMS THE
ONLY THING THAT MAY SOLVE THIS IS TO GET A REGULAR TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THIS
LOCATION AND SUGGESTED THE ADMINISTRATOR BE AUTHORIZED TO CONTACT THE DOT
AND ASK FOR A_TRAFFIC STUDY IMMEDIATELY. COMMISSIONER LOY NOTED THAT
THERE IS A GREAT DEAL OF TRAFFIC ON THIS ROAD, AND SHE IS SURE IT WILL
QUALIFY FOR A LIGHT.
ADMINISTRATOR ,JENNINGS ASKED IN THE EVENT THIS MATTER -CAN BE
MOVED ON THROUGH THE STATE ON, -_4N EMERGENCY BASIS,.WHETHER THE BOARD
WOULD WANT TO FOLLOW THEIR SAME POLICY AND ORDER AND INSTALL THE LIGHT
RATHER THAN GO TO THE STATE FOR IT.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED, AND IT WAS FELT THIS SHOULD BE INCLUDED
IN THE MOTION.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LOY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AUTHORIZED THE ADMINISTRA-TOR TO ASK THE DOT TO MAKE
AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY STUDY OF THE TRAFFIC ON OSLO ROAD AND 27TH AVENUE
FOR POSSIBLE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, AND IF THE REQUEST IS
FAVORABLY RECEIVED, AUTHORIZED THE ADMINISTRATOR TO IMMEDIATELY PROCEED
THROUGH NORMAL CHANNELS TO HAVE A LIGHT INSTALLED.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATOR THOMAS DISCUSSED APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE REGIONAL MANPOWER COMMISSION AND RECOMMENDED
THAT AN AGREEMENT BE MADE WITH THE LOCAL STATE EMPLOYMENT OFFICE TO
HANDLE CETA PROGRAMS -AS HAS BEEN DONE IN LAKE COUNTY. HE NOTED THAT HE
IS ATTENDING A DISTRICT MEETING IN FORT PIERCE THIS AFTERNOON AND WOULD
LIKE TO BE ABLE TO INDICATE TO THEM THAT THEY WILL BE DEALING WITH THE
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT SERVICE, IF THAT IS THE BOARD'S DESIRE. HE INFORMED
THE BOARD THAT TWO OR THREE PEOPLE HAVE STATED THEY WILL BE WILLING TO
SERVE ON THE REGIONAL MANPOWER COMMISSION, BUT WE STILL LACK ONE IN THE
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CLIENT SECTOR. HE NOTED THAT THESE APPOINTMENTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE MADE
AT THIS MEETING, HE CONTINUED THAT THE LOCAL STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
HAS THE FACILITIES LOCALLY FOR HANDLING THE ENTIRE CETA PROGRAM AND THEY
ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO STATE LEVEL COMMUNICATIONS. HE POINTED OUT THAT
SUCH AN AGREEMENT WOULD NOT ONLY TAKE A WORKLOAD OFF THE COUNTY,.BUT
WOULD ALSO RELIEVE THE COUNTY OF ALL AUDIT RESPONSIBILITY. MR. THOMAS
FURTHER NOTED THAT THIS WOULD NOT AFFECT THE COUNTY'S SELECTION OF
MEMBERSHIP TO THE DISTRICT COMMISSION. HE NOTED THAT A. RONALD HUDSON,
BERNARD STECHER, AND HE HAVE SERVED TWO YEARS AND ARE NO LONGER ELIGIBLE
TO SERVE,
MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SIEBERT, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH OUR LOCAL STATE EMPLOYMENT
AGENCY FOR'THE PURPOSE OF HAVING THAT ORGANIZATION DIRECT THE CETA
PROGRAMS WITHIN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AND TO ADOPT RESOLUTION'NO. 76-82
AND LETTER OF AGREEMENT TO BE DRAWN UP BY THE ATTORNEY AND AUTHORIZE
THE SIGNATURE OF THE CHAIRMAN.
COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER ASKED WHO THE PROJECT DIRECTOR WOULD
BE.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATOR THOMAS STATED THAT ED SEARS OF
THE LOCAL STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICE WOULD BE THE PROJECT DIRECTOR. MR,
THOMAS SUGGESTED THAT THE AGREEMENT BE WRITTEN SO IT CAN BE TERMINATED
IN THIRTY DAYS BY EITHER SIDE, AND IT WAS GENERALLY AGREED THIS WAS A
GOOD IDEA,
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. IT WAS VOTED ON AND
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY,
THE RESOLUTION AND LETTER OF AGREEMENT WILL BE MADE A PART
OF THE MINUTES WHEN RECEIVED.
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CHAIRMAN lgODTKE REPORTED THAT HE HAD ATTENDED A MEETING OF -
THE SCHOOL BOARD RELATIVE TO BICYCLE PATHS AT THE VERO BEACH ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL AND INFORMED THEM THAT WE WERE PRETTY MUCH IN AGREEMENT WITH
PARTICIPATION ON 20TH AVENUE SOUTH FROM THE CITY -COUNTY LINE AND
INSTALLATION OF THE NECESSARY BRIDGE IF THE CITY WOULD CONSTRUCT THE
BICYCLE PATH LEADING UP TO THIS. HE NOTED THAT WITH REGARD TO THE 16TH
AVENUE SECTION, THE SCHOOL BOARD FELT IT IS ONLY NECESSARY TO BRING THE
PATH TO THE PARKING LOT THAT GOES INTO THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. HE THEN
DISCUSSED THE FACT THAT THERE IS VERY LITTLE ROOM IN THE S66GESTED
LOCATION BETWEEN THE DITCH AND ROAD TO PUT IN A 6' WALKWAY WITHOUT BEING
RIGHT ON THE CROWN OF THE DITCH AND INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THE SCHOOL
BOARD HAD WONDERED IF WE COULD ASK SAFETY CITY TO MOVE THEIR FENCE BACK
A LITTLE.- HE REPORTED THAT THE: SCHOOL BOARD IS NOW TRYING TO FINALIZE
THE CITY'S PART OF THE CONTRACT, AND FIE DID INFORM THEM THAT WE WOULD
LIKE TO ASK PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A BICYCLE PATH THAT MIGHT NOT BE
THE SAME AS THE CITY'S STANDARDS.
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT NOTED THAT HE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM
THE CITY OF VERO BEACH ASKING IF THE COUNTY WISHED TO BUILD THE WHOLE
THING AND THEN BILL THE CITY FOR THEIR PART OF IT, AND HE FELT A LETTER
SHOULD BE WRITTEN TO THEM EXPLAINING WHAT WE ARE CONSIDERING.
ADMININSTRATOR .JENNINGS STATED THAT THE CITY IS SUGGESTING A
HIGH QUALITY TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION, BUT VERY EXPENSIVE. HE SUGGESTED,
HOWEVER, IF THE CITY IS GOING TO BUILD MOST OF THE PATH ON THE EAST SIDE
OF THE SCHOOL, WE LET THEM CONTINUE ON WITH THE SAME TYPE CONSTRUCTION
IN THIS LOCATION AND THEN USE A DIFFERENT TYPE CONSTRUCTION IN THE OTHER
LOCATION.
COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER STATED HE FELT THE CITY SHOULD DO THE
WORK ON 16TH AVENUE AND THE COUNTY COULD DO THE WORK ON 20TH AVENUE. HE
ALSO FELT THE ROADS IN SAFETY CITY RUN VERY CLOSE TO THE FENCE,
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED IN REGARD TO IT NOT BEING DESIRABLE TO
HAVE THE BICYCLE PATH T00 CLOSE TO THE TRAFFIC.
ADMINISTRATOR .JENNINGS NOTED THAT ON 20TH AVENUE WE COULD USE
THE EXISTING MARL BASE PUT IN THERE SOME YEARS AGO AND UPGRADE IT, AND HE
FELT WE COULD PUT DOWN AN S' WALKWAY FOR ABOUT $3.00 PER LINEAL FOOT.
DISCUSSION CONTINUED, AND ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT,
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO PROCEED
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WITH PUTTING IN THE BICYCLE PATH FROM 16TH STREET TO 12TH STREET ON 20TH
AVENUE, INCLUDING THE NECESSARY BRIDGE, THE FUNDS TO BE TAKEN OUT OF
FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING; AND AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO WRITE THE CITY OF
VERO BEACH AND REQUEST THEM TO HANDLE THE BICYCLE PATH ON 16TH AVENUE.
CHAIRMAN WODTKE NEXT REPORTED THAT HE HAD ATTENDED A MEETING OF
THE VERO BEACH CITY COUNCIL LAST NIGHT WITH REFERENCE TO THE RELOCATION
OF UTILITIES FOR THE 17TH STREET BRIDGE. HE STATED THAT CITY ATTORNEY
CORDISCO INFORMED THE CITY COUNCIL TIAT HE AND CITY MANAGER LITTLE HAD
BEEN WORKING WITH ATTORNEY COLLINS ON A POSSIBLE AGREEMENT "ITH THE
COUNTY , BUT IT WAS THEIR RECOMMENDATION THAT IT NOT BE PASSED AT THIS
TIME DUE TO THE FACT THAT, SINCE THEY HAD JUST VOTED TO SELL THE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT, FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT MIGHT
POSSIBLY WANT TO DO THE UTILITY RELOCATION IN A DIFFERENT MANNER.
ATTORNEY CORDISCO NOTED IF THE ELECTRIC LINES WERE REMOVED FROM THE LIST
OF UTILITIES TO BE RELOCATED, THEY DID NOT FEEL THE COUNTY SHOU4D RECEIVE
ANY MONEY BACK BUT THAT IT SHOULD BE APPLIED TO THE RELOCATION OF WATER
AND SEWER LINES IF THAT SHOULD RUN HIGHER THAN ANTICIPATED. CHAIRMAN
WODTKE INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THE CITY COUNCIL, IN SPITE OF THIS REC-
OMMENDATION, VOTED TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH ONLY A SLIGHT CHANGE IN
APPENDIX A INVOLVING SOME COST FIGURES.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED, AND CHAIRMAN WODTKE INSTRUCTED MRS. FORLANI
TO CONTACT CITY HALL AND OBTAIN THE DOCUMENT ADOPTED AT THE COUNCIL
MEETING LAST EVENING SO IT COULD BE ADDED TO TODAY'S AGENDA.
ATTORNEY COLLINS INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE HAD RECEIVED ORAL
OPINIONS FROM THE DOT ATTORNEYS THAT THE CONTRACT IN THE FORM SUBMITTED
TO THEM WAS SATISFACTORY.
THE HOUR OF 9:30 O'CLOCK A.M. HAVING PASSED, THE DEPUTY CLERK
READ THE FOLLOWING NOTICE WITH PROOF OF PUBLICATION ATTACHED, TO WIT:
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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, Jr. 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 advertisement, being
a
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in the matter of ` ��4 d C1 n I a J
in the Court, was pub -
lisped in said newspaper in the issues of (n i /99 �2
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 �dof D._ 926
(Business Manager)
( lerk of.—Ke Circuit lfouA, Indian River County, Florida)
(SEAL)
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board
Of County Commissioners of Indian River
County, Florida, will receive bids to the hour of
9:30 A.M. Wednesday, November 17, 1976, for
the following:
One new latest model 4 -wheel drive truck
cab and chassis for the Sebastian Fire
Department. Not less • n 15,000 lbs, pay -load,
V-8 engine nolless than 250 B.H.P.
Specifications, instructions to bidders and
bidding blanks are available at the Office of -
the County Administrator, Room 115, County
Court House,.or will be mailed upon request.
The Board of County Commissioners
reserves the right to reject any or all of the
bids and make awards in any manner which
the Board considers to be in the best interest of
Indian River County, Florida.
Bids for the above item shall be submitted in
an envelope securely sealed and marked on the
outside to show the item being bid on and the
date and time of the opening. The bids may be
mailed or delivered to the Office of the County
Administrator, Room 115, County Court House,
Vero Beach; Florida 32960. Proposals received
after 9:30 A.M. November 17, 1976, will be
returned unopened.
Indian River County,
Florida
Board of County Commissioners
By: Willard W. Siebert Jr.
Oct. 27, 31, 1976.
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THE CHAIRMAN THEN ASKED FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE NOTICE AND THE FOLLOWING SEALED BIDS WERE RECEIVED, OPENED AND READ:
MINzO EGIUIPMENT Co., FT, PIERC $13,066,00
1�7� INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4 X 4
THBIG 4, ORLANDO, TRUCKS R EQUIPMENT SALES
LITE WESTERN STAR $30,.56$,75
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SCHMUCKER, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE ABOVE BIDS BEING REFERRED
TO THE ADMINISTRATOR FOR EVALUATION IN CONSULTATION WITH REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE SEBASTIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT,
THE HOUR OF 9:30 O'CLOCK A.M. HAVING PASSED, THE DEPUTY CLERK
READ THE FOLLOWING NOTICE WITH PROOF OF PUBLICATION ATTACHED, TO -WIT:
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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, Jr. 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 advertisement, being
a _ 4161 F t
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the matter of _ P nQ -4.-A ��_� �D
in the Court, was
pub -
fished in said newspaper in the issues of'._L)G 1 "AQ.,�
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_'Z�. A.D. /97 (g
(ius!44 Manager)
(SEAQ ( lerk of t Circuit Co rt, Indian River County, Florida)
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board
Of County Commissioners of Indian River
County, Florida, will re . ,ive bids to the hour of
9:30 A.M. Wednesday, november 11, 1976, for
the following:
One new latest model truck for Indian River
County Road & Bridge Department. Gross
vehicle weight minimum 54,000 pounds. Diesel
engine minimum 200 H.P.
Specifications, instructions to bidders and
bidding blanks are available at the Office of
the County Administrator, Room 115, County
Court House, or will be mailed upon request.
The Board of County Commissioners
reserves the right to reject any or all of the
bids and make awards in any manner which
the Board considers to be in the best interest of
Indian River County, Florida.
Bids for the above item shall be submitted in
an envelope securely sealed and marked on the
outside to show the item being bid on and the
date and time of the opening. The bids may be
mailed or delivered to the Office -of the County
Administrator, Room 115, County Court House,
Vero Beach, Florida 32960. Proposals received
after 9:30 A.M. November 17, 1976, will be
returned unopened.
Indian River County, Florida
Board of County Commissioners
By: Willard W. Siebert Jr.
Oct. 31, Nov..3, 1976.
THE CHAIRMAN THEN ASKED FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE NOTICE AND THE FOLLOWING SEALED BIDS WERE RECEIVED, OPENED AND READ:
ARNOLD FORD MOTOR CO„ VERO BEACH
LATEST MODEL FORD L.T. 9000, MODEL 906 $29,569.00
MINTON EQUIPMENT CO., FT. PIERCE
1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER, #F 2050A $24,738.00
THE BIG 4, ORLANDO
WHITE WESTERN STAR $28,276.40
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE ABOVE BIDS BEING REFERRED TO THE ADMINI-
STRATOR FOR EVALUATION.
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CHAIRMAN WODTKE INFORMED THE BOARD THAT ADMINISTRATOR .JENNINGS
HAS WORKED UP SOME BASIC COSTS IN REGARD TO MATERIAL COSTS FOR STREET
PAVING,
ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS NOTED THAT ROADS CAN BE BUILT IN A
NUMBER OF DIFFERENT WAYS AND WHEN YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT WILL BE REQUIRED
TO PAVE EACH ROAD, JT IS DIFFICULT TO SET A UNIFORM PRICE AS YOU WOULD
HAVE TO HAVE A MARK-UP FOR CONTINGENCIES, SUCH AS EXTRA MARL OR DRAINAGE
PROBLEMS. HE SUGGESTED THAT THE BOARD CONSIDER ADOPTING AN ACTUAL COST
FIGURE SO THAT WHEN PEOPLE COME IN WITH PAVING REQUESTS, TH"Y CAN BE
GIVEN A DEFINITE COST PER LINEAL FOOT, ALL THE PROCESSING, TESTING,
ENGINEERING, ETC., WOULD BE DONE BY THE COUNTY AND WOULD NOT BE INCLUDED
IN THIS FIGURE, IN THIS WAY A PROPERTY OWNER WOULD KNOW THE COST
IMMEDIATELY AND BE ABLE TO DECIDE WHETHER HE WANTED TO PARTICIPATE,
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT ASKED IN THE EVENT YOU HAVE A REQUEST FOR
PAVING A CERTAIN ROAD, BUT ONLY 75% OF THE PROPERTY OWNERS WANT -TO
PARTICIPATE, CAN YOU DO IT?
ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS STA'':cD THE PROBLEM IS THAT USUALLY
THERE ARE ONE OR TWO PEOPLE WHO DO NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE, AND THE
REQUEST STOPS AT THIS POINT. HE NOTED THAT UNDER OUR PRESENT REGULATIONS
WE CANNOT ASSESS FOR PARTICIPATION IN ROAD PAVING COSTS,
ATTORNEY COLLINS NOTED THAT THERE IS STATUTORY AUTHORITY
WHEREBY YOU COULD SET THIS UP.
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT ASKED ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS IF HE WOULD
RECOMMEND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN TIMES OF THE YEAR TO REVIEW THESE STREET
PAVING REQUESTS OR JUST TAKE THEM ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS,
THE ADMINISTRATOR DID NOT BELIEVE, IF THIS PROGRAM WERE SET UP,
THAT THERE WOULD BE MORE REQUESTS THAN THE COUNTY COULD HANDLE AND FELT
WHEREVER PEOPLE WERE WILLING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLACING OF AN ALL-
WEATHER SURFACE ON A ROAD, WE SHOULD GO AHEAD.- HE NOTED THAT THESE ROADS
WOULD ALL BE BUILT TO COUNTY STANDARDS.
COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER BROUGHT UP THE PROBLEM OF A MAIN LATERAL
RAOD WHERE PEOPLE WHO WANT IT PAVED, DO NOT ACTUALLY LIVE ON IT,
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT FELT WE MUST DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT WE WILL
REQUIRE 100% PARTICIPATION.
CHAIRMAN WODTKE NOTED THAT SINCE HE HAS BEEN ON THE BOARD, WE
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HAVE HAD NUMEROUS REQUESTS FOR .STREET PAVING AND HE IS CONCERNED ABOUT
GETTING STARTED SOMEWHERE, WHICH IS WHY IN BUDGET SESSION HE ASKED THAT
$25,000 BE PUT ASIDE TO GO INTO WHATEVER PROGRAM WE COME UP WITH. HE
STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS MONEY AND SET UP A PROGRAM TO
ENCOURAGE PEOPLE AND WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SEE THE COUNTY PARTICIPATE IN
SOME PART OF THE MATERIAL COSTS. HE THEN DISCUSSED MAKING A LIST AND
SETTING UP PRIORITIES.
ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS POIFTED OUT THAT .THE BOARD HAS THE
AUTHORITY TO PAVE ANY COUNTY ROAD THAT CARRIES GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH
TRAFFIC, AND HE FELT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT TWO DIFFERENT TYPE THINGS,
NOTING THAT WE HAVE A PRIORITY LIST FOR SECONDARY TYPE ROADS AND ANOTHER
WOULD BE A LIST WHERE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN A SUBDIVISION WANT THEIR ROADS
UPGRADED.
COMMISSIONER Loy STATED THAT SHE DID NOT FEEL THE SECONDARY ROADS
SHOULD BE CONSIDERED.
CHAIRMAN WODTKE AGREED THERE ARE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ROADS IN
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL AREAS, BUT THERE ARE AREAS WHERE WE NEED TO
PARTICIPATE AND HF FELT WE MUST SET UP SOME TYPE OF POLICY.
DISCUSSION CONTINUED IN REGARD TO SETTING UP A POLICY AND THE
MANY PROBLEMS INVOLVED.
CHAIRMAN WODTKE STATED HE DID NOT FEEL WE CAN HAVE AN OPEN-END
TYPE POLICY WITHOUT SPECIFIC MONEY BEING SET ASIDE WITHIN A BUDGET PERIOD.
HE BROUGHT UP THE POSSIBLE PAVING OF COMMERCE AVENUE WHICH HAS BEEN
REQUESTED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THIS YEAR.
COMMISSIONER Loy SUGGESTED AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATOR AND
THE ATTORNEY TO DRAFT A POLICY TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE $25,000
THE COUNTY HAS ALLOCATED TO BE USED FOR PARTICIPATING WITH PROPERTY
OWNERS FOR ROAD PAVING PURPOSES - THE COUNTY TO DO THE PREPARATION OF THE
ROADS AND PARTICIPATE TO THE EXTENT OF 25% OF THE COST OF THE ACTUAL
PAVING, PROVIDED WE HAVE 100% PARTICIPATION FROM INVOLVED PROPERTY OWNERS,
AND AT THIS POINT ACCEPTING REQUESTS ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.
SHE FELT IN DUE TIME WE WILL HAVE TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE WHERE WE HAVE
THE AUTHORITY TO ASSESS THE PERCENTAGE THAT DON T WANT TO PARTICIPATE.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED IN REGARD TO 100% PARTICIPATION, AND IT
WAS ESTABLISHED THAT THIS WAS MEANT TO BE 100% PARTICIPATION IN REGARD TO
THE COST AND NOT 100 PARTICIPATION BY ALL PROPERTY OWNERS.
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CHAIRMAN VIODTKE ASKED ,- WITH ALL THE CONSTRUCTION GOING ON
ON COMMERCE AVENUE, WHETHER THE BOARD WOULD CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITY
OF CONSTRUCTING THAT ROAD DURING THIS YEAR AND HAVE THE PROPERTY OWNERS
PAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TWO SIDE STREETS,
COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER NOTED WE CONTINUALLY WILL BE FACED WITH
THE PROBLEM OF DECIDING WHAT THE COUNTY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AND WHAT THE
PROPERTY OWNERS WILL PAY FOR, HE CO^ITINUED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE US
GO HIGHER WITH OUR PARTICIPATION IN MATERIAL COSTS, POSSIBLY 50%
PARTICIPATION OF THE ACTUAL MATERIAL COST PLUS THE PREPARATION, HE NOTED
THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE US SET UP AN IMMEDIATE PROGRAM ON SOME BASIS
AND GET STARTED ON SOME PAVING,
DISCUSSION CONTINUED IN REGARD TO DIFFERENT PERCENTAGES OF
PARTICIPATION AND CATEGORIES OF ROADS, AND IT WAS AGREED THE $25,000
ALLOCATED IN THIS YEAR `S BUDGET FOR THIS PURPOSE SHOULD BE KEPT IN A
SEPARATE ACCOUNT,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER Loy,
THE BOARD UNANIMOPSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0, 76-83 ESTABLISHING A POLICY
FOR ROAD PAVING IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY OVER EXISTING COUNTY MAINTAINED
ROADS WHEREBY THE COUNTY PAYS FOR ALL PREPARATION COSTS AND 25% OF THE
MATERIAL COSTS UP TO A MAXIMUM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR OF 1976-77 OF $25,000;
THE $25,000 TO BE PUT INTO A COUNTY ROAD PAVING PARTICIPATION ACCOUNT,
AND REQUESTS TO BE ACCEPTED WHEN VERIFICATION OF 75% PARTICIPATION IN
MATERIAL COSTS IS RECEIVED; THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO HAVE
FINAL APPROVAL ON EACH REQUEST,
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RESOLUTION NO. 76- 83
WHEREAS, many citizens of Indian River County have
evidenced a desire to participate with Indian River County
in the paving of dirt roads that run in front of the citizens'
property; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County is desirous of cooperating
with its citizenry in the upgrading of roads and the reduction
of maintenance for roads;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
That for the Fiscal Year 1976-77 Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars
($25, 000. 0.0) shall be set aside in a separate participating account
for the purposes of the County sharing the responsibility of paving
dirt roads within Indian River County, Florida. Applicants
desiring to qualify for the Program shall adhere to the following
procedure:
1. Apply to the County Commission evidencing 10076
funding for the property owner's 7510 share of
participation.
2. The request must involve an existing County Road
that is presently maintained by Indian River County.
3. The. Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County, Florida will review each application on a first
come - first serve basis. Upon the acceptance of an
application, the Board shall authorize preparation of
the road for paving and a 2510 County participation in
the actual cost for material and installation.
4. Upon acceptance of the proposed application, applicants
shall post in the County's separate Road Maintenance
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Account, its entire materials and installation contribution,
i. e. 7510 of the cost.
This Resolution shall become effective as of the 17th
day of November , 1976.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
B
Y C��!Gtrr
William C. Wodtke, Jr/, Chairman
Attest: l
Ralp H ris, Clerk
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CHAIRMAN WODTKE INSTRUCTED ATTORNEY COLLINS TO DRAFT AN
ORDINANCE ENABLING THE COUNTY TO ASSESS FOR PARTICIPATION IN ROAD PAVING
COSTS.
ADMINISTRATOR .JENNINGS INQUIRED ABOUT THE BOARDS FEELINGS IN
REGARD TO PAVING COMMERCE AVENUE AND ALSO GLENDALE ROAD. HE NOTED THAT
THE PROPERTY OWNERS ARE WILLING TO PARTICIPATE 100% ON THE PAVING OF
GLENDALE ROAD.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED,, AND IT WAS AGREED THAT THIS MATTER SHOULD
BE PUT ON THE NEXT AGENDA, I" WAS ALSO AGREED TO MAKE ADMINISTRATOR
.JENNING`S MEMORANDUM SETTING UP ROAD COSTS A PART OF THE MINUTES.
COMMISSIONERS
WILLARD W. SIEBERT, JR.. Chairman
WILLIAM C. WODTKE. JR., Vice-Chatnnan EDWARD J. MASSEY
ALMA LEE LOY EDWIN S. SCHMUCKER
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ROAD AND BRIDGE DEPARTMENT ratoe
VERO DEACN, FLORIDA - 32960
November 12, 1976
MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
-The following costs represent current charges to Indian River
County for processing a 6".Compacted Soil Cement Base and
applying a 1" Type II Asphaltic Concrete Wearing Surface:
20' width pavement - $7.00 per lineal foot
.22' width pavement - $7.75 per lineal foot
24` width pavement - $8.50 per lineal foot
The above costs do not include engineering design, field survey,
grading, preparation of base, testing, drainage culverts or
headwalls. `
NOTE: Culverts necessary for private driveways are constructed
by and at the expense of'the owner after permits are obtained
from the County and/or Drainage District when required.
as
J G. J nnings o Zty Admini for
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ATTORNEY COLLINS INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE HAD AN ITEM OF
PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE TO THE WATER PROGRAM TO DISCUSS REGARDING THE
OBTAINING OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS FROM THE CITY ACROSS THE AIRPORT,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LOY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ADDED TO TODAY'S AGENDA THE EMERGENCY ITEM IN REGARD
TO THE COUNTY WATER PROBLEM AS REQUESTED BY ATTORNEY COLLINS,
ATTORNEY COLLINS CONTINUED THAT THE APPLICATION TO THE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR FUNDS FOR THIS PROGRAM IS TO BE SUB-
MITTED THIS FRIDAY, AND COUNTY ENGINEER BEINDORF SO FAR HAS BEEN UNABLE
TO WORK OUT THE NECESSARY EASEMENTS WITH THE CITY, THE ATTORNEY NOTED
THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO SUBMIT WITH THE APPLICATION A TITLE OPINION
STATING THAT THE EASEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE, HE STATED THAT MR, BEINDORF
WILL BE AT'THE MEETING THIS AFTERNOON AND REQUESTED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
BE ASKED TO MEET WITH THE BOARD THIS AFTERNOON IN THIS REGARD AS THE
GIFFORD WATER SITUATION IS IN JEOPARDY UNLESS WE CAN GET SOME ACTION
FROM THEM ON THESE EASEMENTS BEFORE FRIDAY,
CHAIRMAN WODTKE INSTRUCTED MRS, FORLANI TO GET MAYOR SMITH ON
THE TELEPHONE SO HE COULD REQUEST SUCH A MEETING,
ATTORNEY COLLINS INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE HAS REVIEWED THE
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATION FLAN AS REVISED BY S. LEE NUZIE,
CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR, AND HAS FOUND IT SATISFACTORY, HE NOTED OUR ONLY
POSSIBLE NON-COMPLIANCE AREA IS IN REGARD TO HAVING A PART-TIME CIVIL
DEFENSE DIRECTOR AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE RESOLUTION
AS SUBMITTED WITH A CHANGE IN THE VERBIAGE INDICATING THAT OUR CIVIL
DEFENSE DIRECTOR WILL REMAIN ON A PART-TIME STATUS,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SCHMUCKER, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0, 76-34 APPROVING
THE COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATION FLAN SUBJECT TO THE REVISION AS OUTLINED
BY THE ATTORNEY,
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RESOLUTION NO. 76- 84
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 1974, Chapter 252 (Disaster
Preparedness Act) establishes a Division of Disaster
Preparedness and prescribes the powers and responsibilities
thereof; and
WHEREAS, Section 252.38 of said Act authorize- and
directs each County of this State, through its Board of
Commissioners to establish a County organization for
Disaster Preparedness and prescribes the power and
responsibilities thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That Indian River
County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, -
through its Board of Commissioners, in official session
assembled this date, does hei.:by continue to recognize
the Department of County Government known as the Indian
River County Civil Defense Department, a Department of
Disaster Preparedness, to act in accordance with and in
support of the State Emergency Operations Plan and Program;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this Department shall exist
and be responsible for providing effective and orderly
governmental control and coordination of emergency
operations in disasters resulting from enemy attack, threat
of enemy attack,sabotage or other hostile action, or from
natural or accidental causes as provided in Chapter 252;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That this Department shall continue
to be headed by a Director appointed by this Board (on the
basis established in previous Resolutions) who shall be
responsible for the organization, administration and direction
of the organization subject only to the direction and control
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of this Board and the State as provided in said Statutes;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That all of the departments,
agencies and services of County Government, including their
employees, property equipment and other resources which are
administered by this Board, shall continue to be assigned
and made available to said Indian River County Civil Defense
Department as required to effectuate the purposes of this
Department pursuant to Statute.
Passed in open session this 17th day of November ,
1976.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAj�N� RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
William C. Wodtke., Jr/., Chairman
Attest: / ' o4 0?i���
R ph HarXls, Clerk
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED RETRO -ACTIVE APPROVAL FOR OUT -OF -
COUNTY TRAVEL TO ROSEMARY RICHEY, SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, TO ATTEND A
LEGISLATIVE MEETING IN DAYTONA NOVEMBER 9, 1976,
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RECESSED AT 12:00 O'CLOCK
MOON AND RECONVENED AT 1:30 O'CLOCK P.M.
CHAIRMAN VIODTKE ANNOUNCED THAT THE 1:30 O'CLOCK PUBLIC HEARING
IN REGARD TO A RATE INCREASE FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT UTILITIES HAS TEEN
REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS DISCUSSED WITH THE BOARD THE FENCE
ERECTED AROUND THE PLAY AREA AT WINTER BEACH SCHOOL WHICH WAS DONE
WITHOUT OBTAINING COUNTY APPROVAL AND PERMITS, HE NOTED THAT THIS WAS
CAUSED BY A BREAKDOWN OF COMMUNICATIONS OF THE ECONOMICS OPPORTUNITIES
COUNCIL, WHO EVIDENTLY HAD NOT REALIZED THIS WAS NECESSARY. THE
ADMINISTRATOR NOTED THAT THE MATTER HAS NOW BEEN STRAIGHTENED OUT AND
HE DOES NOT BELIEVE IT WILL REOCCUR.
DEWEY WALKER, ZONING DIRECTOR, APPEARED AND TOLD THE BOPRD THAT
THE E.O.C..ALSO WISHES TO PUT A FENCE AROUND THF PLAYGROUND AREA AT THE
OLD FELLSMERE SCHOOL AND WANTS TO BE SURE THAT THEY HAVE THE PROPER PERMIS-
SION. HE STATED THAT IN HIS OPINION THE FENCE IS PROPER AND IN ORDER.
IN DISCUSSION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THIS PROPERTY ACTUALLY
BELONGS TO THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THEIR PERMISSION WILL BE. NEEDED. ALSO,
THIS PROPERTY IS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF FELLSMERE AND WILL HAVE TO
CONFORM TO THEIR ZONING,
DEWEY WALKER INFORMED THE BOARD THAT AT THE WINTER BEACH SCHOOL
WHEN THEY PUT UP THE NEW FENCE, THEY MOVED THE ENTRANCEWAY WHERE THEY
USED TO LOAD AND UNLOAD THE VOTING.MACHINES, BUT THEY HAVE AGREED TO
MOVE IT BACK TO ITS FORMER POSITION IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE MOVING
OF THE VOTING MACHINES,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AUTHORIZED THE E.O.C. TO LEAVE THE FENCE
THAT HAS BEEN INSTALLED AROUND THE PLAYGROUND AREA AT WINTER BEACH SCHOOL.
ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THE BIDS
RECEIVED THIS MORNING FOR A CAB AND CHASSIS FOR THE SEBASTIAN FIRE
DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE TO BE CANCELED OUT AND READVERTISED AS THE SPECI-
FICATIONS DID NOT SATISFACTORILY STATE WHAT WAS REQUIRED,
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ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONED
SCHMUCKER, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED THIS
MORNING ON A CAB AND CHASSIS FOR THE SEBASTIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT BECAUSE
OF A PROBLEM IN SPECIFICATIONS AND TO READVERTISE WITH NEW SPECIFICATIONS,
JAMES BEINDORF, COUNTY CONSULTING ENGINEER, APPEARED TO DISCUSS
WITH THE BOARD THE MATTER OF OBTAINING EASEMENTS ACROSS AIRPORT PROPERTY
FROM THE CITY AND REPORTED THAT THIS MORNING HE HAD BEEN ABLE TO GET
TOGETHER WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY WHO SAID HE WILL PREPARE THE NECESSARY
INSTRUMENTS, MR. BEINDORF STATED THAT HE HAD ALSO TALKED WITH CITY
MANAGER LITTLE, WHO TOLD HIM THAT HE WILL EXPEDITE THE MATTER BY SETTING
UP A MEETING BETWEEN THE AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND THE CITY
COUNCIL ON FRIDAY, MR. BEINDORF SAID HE THEN HOPED TO GET ALL THE
EASEMENTS NEEDED FOR THE UNDERGROUND WATER MAINS AND A LEASE FOR A
PUMPING STATION. HE NOTED THAT FOR EVERYTHING ABOVE GROUND, SUCH AS.
THE PUMPING STATION, THERE MUST BE A LEASE, AND WE WOULD BE ASKING FOR
A LEASE ON ,A 50' X 50` SQUARE PIECE OF PROPERTY ON WHICH THE COUNTY WOULD
BE CHARGED A NOMINAL RENT. HE WAS NOT SURE OF THE AMOUNT, THERE IS NO
RENT ON THE EASEMENTS, MR. BEINDORF CONTINUED THAT THE REASON THIS IS
URGENT IS THAT FRIDAY IS THEIR PLANNED DEADLINE DATE TO HAVE THE EDA
APPLICATION READY.
CHAIRMAN WO' DTKE NOTED THAT WE WILL EITHER HAVE TO HAVE A
SPECIAL MEETING AFTER THE AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APPROVES THE
EASEMENTS AND LEASE OR POSSIBLY AUTHORIZATION FOR HIM TO SIGN THE
DOCUMENTS COULD BE GRANTED NOW,
ATTORNEY COLLINS STATED THAT HE WILL RECORD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY
DEEDS AS SOON AS THEY ARE RECEIVED AND THEN WILL WRITE AN OPINION, AND
RECOMMENDED THAT THE CHAIRMAN BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE LEASE, HE NOTED
THAT HE ALREADY HAS IN HIS POSSESSION A SIGNED DEED FROM THE SCHOOL
BOARD FOR THE LOCATION FOR THE WATER TOWER IN GIFFORD.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO ENTER INTO A LEASE OF
AIRPORT PROPERTY FOR A PUMPING STATION ON REASONABLE. TERMS AS DISCUSSED
ABOVE.
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THE HOUR OF 2:00 O'CLOCK P.M. HAVING PASSED, THE DEPUTY CLERK
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. S,: ,umann, Jr. 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 advertisement, being
�.-0'� t'o, O
a !—1 0
in the matter of
In the Court, was pub-
lished in said newspaper in the issues of A,/ srr 9 7
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 Ri%. County, Florida, weekly and has been entered
as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero ^vadch, 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 this [a of—:& A.D.—
(Bus ess Manager)
(C erk o e Circuit Court, Indian River County, Florida)
(SEAL)
NOTICE
NOTICE- IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
Zoning Commission of Indian River County,
Florida, has tentatively approved the following
changes and additions to the Zoning Ordinance .
of Indian River County, Florida, which
changes and additions are suostantlally as
follows:
1. That the Zoning Map be changed in order
that the following described property situated
In Indian River County, Florida, to -wit:
The East 10 acres of the West 20 acres of
Tract 3, Section 20, Township 32 -South,
Range 39 -East, according to the last
general plat Of lands of the Indian River
Farm Company filed in the office of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Lucie
County, Florida, In Plat Book 2, Page 25;
said land now lying and being in Indian
River County, Florida.
Be changed from R-1 Single Family
District, to A.Agricultural District.
A public hearing in relation thereto at which
parties in interest and citizens shall have an
opportunity to be heard, will be held by said
Zoning Commission in the County Commission
Room, Indian River County Courthouse, Vero
.. Beach, Florida, Thursday, October 21, 1976, at
7:30 P.M., after which a public hearing In
- relation thereto at which parties In Interest and
citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard,
will be held by the Board of County Com-
missioners of Indian River County, Florida, in
the County Commission Room, Indian River
Canty Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida, on
Wednesday, November 17, 1976, at 2:00 P.M.
Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County
By: Willard W. Siebert Jr.
Chairman t
Indian River County
Zoning Commission
By: Ralph Sexton, Chairman
Sept. 26, 1976.
ASSISTANT COUNTY PLANNER, ROBERT BERG, PRESENTED SLIDES OF THE
SUBJECT PROPERTY WHICH IS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF KINGSBERRY.ROAD, HE NOTED
THAT IT IS NOT SUBDIVIDED AND THERE ARE GROVES TO THE SOUTH AND EAST OF IT.
CSR. BERG NOTED THAT THE ZONING COMMISSION HAS RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF THE
REQUESTED REZONING TO AGRICULTURAL BASED ON OBJECTIONS RAISED BY SOME OF
THE ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS. MR. BERG STATED THAT THE PLANNING STAFF
FEELS THE AREA AS A WHOLE SHOULD BE ZONED AGRICULTURAL, NOT JUST THE SUB—
JECT AREA AND POINTED OUT THAT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SHOWS THIS AREA AS
EITHER AN AGRICULTURAL OR PRIMARY CITRUS USE.
CHAIRMAN WODTKE ASKED IF MR, WOOD, WHO IS REQUESTING THIS
REZONING, WAS PRESENT. HE WAS NOT,
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THE CHAIRMAN ASKED IF ANYONE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHED TO BE HEARD.
RAYMOND SCENT, REALTOR, APPEARED REPRESENTING ZAPF GROVES, OHE
INFORMED THE BOARD THAT ZAPF GROVES OWNS THE LARGE AREA ZONED R-1 WHICH
IS SOUTH OF THIS PROPERTY AND WANT IT TO REMAIN ZONED R-1, PARTICULARLY
SINCE THEIR GROVES ARE GROWING OLDER. HE FURTHER NOTED THAT THE OWNERS
OF THE PROPERTY TO THE EAST OF THIS 10 ACRES ALSO OPPOSE THE REZONING,
AND HE HIMSELF OWNS PROPERTY NEARBY AND PROTESTS ANY CHANGE. MR, SCENT
POINTED "'UT THAT AT THE HEARING BEFORE THE ZONING COMMISSION ONLY THE 10
ACRES WAS ADDRESSED, AND NOW THE WHOLE AREA IS BEING CONSIDERED, WHICH HE
DOES NOT THINK IS PROPER,
COMMISSIONER LOY ASSURED HIM THAT ONLY THE 10 ACRES AS ADVER-
TISED IS BEING CONSIDERED FOR REZONING AT THIS MEETING.
MR. BERG EXPLAINED THAT HE ONLY MENTIONED THE ENTIRE AREA TO
JUSTIFY RECOMMENDING AN AGRICULTURAL ZONING FOR THE REQUESTED AREA AS
ADJACENT AREAS AND SURROUNDING USES MUST BE CONSIDERED.
CHAIRMAN WODTKE STATED THAT HE IS CONCERNED THAT PROPERTY OWNERS
WHO HAVF GROVES ARE NOW OBJECTING TO ANOTHER PERSON WANTING HIS PROPERTY
REZONED TO DO EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE DOING,
MR. SCENT NOTED THAT WHEN THE ZAPFS INHERITED THEIR PROPERTY, IT
WAS ZONED R-1, AND THEY WISH TO KEEP IT THAT WAY.
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT POINTED OUT THAT EVEN IF THE LAND REMAINED
ZONED R-1, THE OWNER COULD PUT A GROVE ON IT,
MAGGIE ERICSON OF THE TODAY NEWSPAPER INQUIRED WHAT MR. 1400D
INTENDED TO DO WITH HIS LAND,
CHAIRMAN WODTKE READ FROM THE MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMISSION
WHICH STATED THAT MR. WOOD WISHED TO HAVE IT AGRICULTURAL FOR TAX
PURPOSES, AND COMMISSIONER SIEBERT NOTED THAT MR, WOOD WISHED TO USE IT
FOR TRUCK FARMING AND ALSO WANTED TO PUT A TRAILER THERE,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER Loy,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SCHMUCKER, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY DENIED THE REQUEST OF .JAMES WOOD FOR
REZONING FROM R-1 TO A AS ADVERTISED,
THE HOUR OF 2:00 O'CLOCK P.M. HAVING PASSED, THE DEPUTY CLERK
READ THE FOLLOWING NOTICE WITH PROOF OF PUBLICATION ATTACHED, TO -WIT:
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L,
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, Jr. 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 advertisement, being
the matter of ( r 2. Q—A :
in the fI Court, was pub-
lished in said newspaper in the issues of A - 9 �ry
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 pul:-'ished 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 publicaticn in the said newspaper.
Sworn to and subscribed before thi d of .D- 0 7
•
(Business Manager)
(C erk of;14e' Circuit Court, Indian River County, Florida)
(SEAL)
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NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
- Zoning Commission of Indian River County,
Florida, has tentatively approved the following
changes and additions to the Zoning Ordinance
of Indian River County, Florida, which
changes and additions are substantially as
follows:
1. That the Zoning Map be changed in order
that the following described property situated
In Indian River County, Florida, to•wit:
The West 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of the NE Y4 of
Section 36, Township 3i -South, Range 38 -
East, Indian River County, Florida; less
and excepting therefrom the South 378 feet
and also, less and excepting the North 660
feet. Containing 3.86 acres more or less.
Be changed from A -Agricultural District,
to R -IE Country Estate District.
The North 660 feet of the West 1/2 of the NE
1/4 of the NE -1/4 of Section 36, Township 31-
Sourh, Range 38 -East, Indian River
County, Florida; less the North 40 feet for
road purposes. Containing 9.46 acres more
or less.
Be changed from C-1 Commercial District
to R -IE Country Estate District.
A public hearing in relation thereto at which
parties in interest and citizens shall have an
opportunity to be heard, will be held by said
Zoning Commission in the County Commission
Room, Indian River County Courthouse, Vero
Beach, Florida, Thursday, October 21, 1976, at
7:30 P.M., after which a public hearing in
relation thereto at which parties in interest and
citizens shall have an opportunity to be heard,
will be held by the Board of County Com-
missioners of Indian River County, Florida, in
the County Commission Room, Indian River
County Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida, on
Wednesday, November 17, 1976, at 2:00 P.M.
Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County
By: Willard W. Siebert Jr.
Chairman
Indian River County
Zoning Commission
By: Ralph Sexton, Chairman
Sept. 26, 1976.
ASSISTANT PLANNER BERG DISPLAYED SLIDESeOF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
AND STATED THAT IT IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 14ABASSO ROAD AND IS
SURROUNDED BY GROVES. HE NOTED THAT ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN THIS AREA
IS SHOWN AS EITHER AN AGRICULTURAL OR PRIMARY CITRUS USE. HE INFORMED
THE BOARD THAT THE APPLICANT, KEITH MARTIN, HAS SUBMITTED A PLAN SUBDIVID—
ING THIS PROPERTY INTO NINE LOTS, BUT HAS OMITTED A SMALL AREA WHICH WOULD
HAVE TO BE INCLUDED IN A SUBDIVISION.
MR. BERG STATED THAT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WANTS TO ELIMINATE
STRIP ZONING AND IN NOW IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING STUDIES ALONG L.S.HIGHWAY 1
AND WABASSO ROAD TO ELIMINATE NEEDLESS COMMERCIAL ZONING. HE NOTED THAT
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS ONLY 20 ACRES AND COULD NOT BE PROFITABLY DEVELOPED
INTO CITRUS. PSR. BERG CONTINUED THAT THE PLANNING STAFF AND THE ZONING
COMMISSION RECOMMEND APPROVAL, BUT THERE HAS BEEN SOME OBJECTION BY CITRUS
PEOPLE WHO DO NOT WANT ANY RESIDENTIAL USE THERE AT ALL.
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COMMISSIONER SIEBERT STATED THAT HE DID NOT REALLY UNDERSTAND
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR PUTTING HOMES IN A CITRUS
AREA, HE NOTED THAT THIS AREA IS REALLY ALL CITRUS AND THE COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN CALLS FOR ZONING TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE SURROUNDING USE,
MR., BERG NOTED THAT THERE ARE ONE OR TWO DWELLINGS HERE NOW AND
THIS IS BORDERLINE ON1HE PRIMARY CITRUS AREA, HE DID NOT FEEL THE
PROPOSED ONE -ACRE SITES WOULD BE IN CONFLICT,
WILLIAM STEWART, ATTORNEY, REPRESENTING THE APPLICANT, KEITH
MARTIN, APPEARED AND POINTED OUT TO THE BOARD THAT THE 660' SOUTH OF
11ABASSO ROAD IS PRESENTLY ZONED C-1 COMMERCIAL, AND THAT IS THE FIRST 660'
OF THE PROPERTY WHICH THEY ARE ASKING TO HAVE REZONED TO R -1E, THE LOWEST
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USE, HE FURTHER POINTED OUT THAT THERE IS NO
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THIS AREA, BUT THERE ARE A NUMBER OF RESIDENCES.
HE THEN READ TO THE BOARD A LETTER FROM MR. M.E. .JONES, OWNER OF THE .
PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THAT OWNED BY KEITH MARTIN, STATING THAT HE HAS NO
OBJECTION TO THE REQUESTED REZONING, WHICH LETTER IS HEREBY MADE A PART
OF THE MINUTES,
November 15, 1976
Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Re: Rezoning Request of Keith Martin
Gentlemen:
The undersigned own grove property next to property
owned by Keith Martin off Wabasso Road. We have no
objection to Mr. Martin's request to rezone the property
to R1E Country Estates.
Sincerely yours,
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THE CHAIRMAN ASKED IF ANYONE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHED TO BE HEARD,
ATTORNEY GORDON .JOHNSTON OF SHARP & .JOHNSTON APPEARED REPRESENT-
ING MR, CUMMINGS, MR, DANCY, MR, STOWE AND GRAVES BROS, CO., SURROUNDING
PROPERTY OWNERS, AND STATED THAT THEIR BASIC OBJECTION IS THAT THE ENTIRE
SURROUNDING AREA IS CITRUS AND NOTED THAT IF THE BOARD DID TAKE THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S RECOMMENDATION AND CHANGED THE C-1 STRIP ZONING TO
AGRICULTURAL, R -1E IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE USE OF THE SURROUNDING
PROPERTY, HE NOTED THAT ALLOWING RESIDENCES IN A CITRUS AREA CAUSES MANY
PROBLEMS, INCLUDING NOISE FROM TRACTORS, MOWING MACHINES, PUMPING, AND
AERIAL SPRAY APPLICATIONS, HE CONTINUED THAT HE REPRESENTS ABOUT 90% OF
THE SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS, ALL OF WHOM HAVE SUBSTANTIAL ACREAGE IN
GROVES,
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT NOTED ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THAT PICKING
CREWS GO OUT EARLY IN THE MORNING AND WILL BE WORKING NEXT TO THE PROPOSED
EXPENSIVE RESIDENTIAL HOMES,
ATTORNEY STEWART STATED THAT HE DID NOT FEEL THE REQUESTED
REZONING IS OUT OF LINE, PARTICULARLY IN VIEW OF THE WAY THE PROPERTY IS
PRESENTLY ZONED,
CHAIRMAN WODTKE AGREED THAT C-1 IS NOT APPROPRIATE, BUT STATED
HE DID NOT NECESSARILY FEEL THAT R-lE IS EITHER,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING,
COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER STATED THAT HE FELT THE MAIN POINT IS
THAT THE AREA IS ALREADY PRACTICALLY ALL AGRICULTURAL AND THE FACT THAT
IT IS ZONED C-1 DOESN'T MATTER, BECAUSE YOU COULDN'T FEASIBLY DEVELOP IT
COMMERCIALLY ANYHOW,
MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER DEESON, TO DENY THE REQUEST OF KEITH MARTIN FOR REZONING
FROM C-1 TO R -1E,
COMMISSIONER Loy STATED THAT SHE CERTAINLY RESPECTS THE CITRUS
PEOPLE IN THE AREA, BUT WOULD FEEL THAT COMMERICAL ZONING WOULD BE EVEN
MORE DISTASTEFUL THAN R-lE, SHE ALSO FELT THE GENTLEMAN WHO OWNS THE
PROPERTY HAS A RIGHT TO DEVELOP AND BELIEVED THAT R-lE IS MORE COMPATIBLE
TO THE AREA THAN C-1,
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CHAIRMAN WODTKE NOTED THAT THIS IS A PRIMARY CITRUS AREA AND
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THERE IS NECESSARILY A GREAT AMOUNT OF SPRAYING, IRRIGATION, ETC, THAT
MUST BE DONE, AND HE FELT THE 'PRIMARY USE OF THE LAND IS A VERY IMPORTANT
FACTOR TO CONSIDER,
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT STATED THAT HE DOES NOT FEEL R-lE IS
COMPATIBLE IN THIS AREA AND WOULD ALSO LIKE TO GET RID OF THE
COMMERCIAL ZONING, WHICH WE CANNOT DO AT THIS TIME, BUT CAN ONLY ASK THE
ZONING T'•OARD TO LOOK AT IT,
VAL BRENNAN, COUNTY PLANNER, INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THEIR
STUDIES ON WABASSO ROAD ARE DONE AND READY FOR PRESENTATION TO THE
ZONING COMMISSION, AND THEY ARE RECOMMENDING AGRICULTURAL ZONING,
CHAIRMAN WODTKE STATED THAT IF ANY COMMISSIONER WISHED TO VOTE
FOR DENIAL OF THE REZONING, HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THEIR REASON IN THE
MINUTES
COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER STATED HIS REASON IS THAT THE AREA IS
ALMOST ENTIRELY AGRICULTURAL AND THE FACT THAT THERE IS A COMMERCIAL
STRIP TliERE NOW DOES NOT AFFECT THE SITUATION BECAUSE WE KNOW WE ALREADY
HAVE T00 MUCH COMMZRCIAL ZONING IN THE COUNTY AND STRIP ZONING IS OUT-
DATED.
COMMISSIONER DEESON AGREED.
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT INFORMED THOSE PRESENT THAT ONE OF THE
PARTIES OBJECTING TO THE PROPOSED REZONING IS A STOCKHOLDER IN THE
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COMPANY HE WORKS FOR, AND HE IS, THEREFORE, ASKING THE ATTORNEY FOR
ADVICE AS TO WHAT HE SHOULD DO. HE STATED THAT HE HAS NO FINANCIAL
INTEREST AND WAS PREVIOUSLY ADVISED THAT WHEN HE HAS NO DIRECT FINANCIAL
INTEREST, HE IS OBLIGED TO VOTE.
ATTORNEY COLLINS NOTED THAT THE FACT HAS BEEN DECLARED AND THE
BOARD HAS SET UP POLICIES IN THE PAST, AND HE WOULD SUGGEST COMMISSIONER
SIEBERT FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE SET UP BY THE BOARD, FILE THE NECESSARY
PAPERS AND ABSTAIN FROM VOTING,
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT ON THE ADVICE OF COUNSEL LEFT THE COMMIS-
SION ROOM WHILE VOTING TOOK PLACE,
THE ATTORNEY WILL DETERMINE WHETHER AN AFFIDAVIT NEED BE FILED
IN THIS MATTER.
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THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE (QUESTION. COMMISSIONERS DEESON,
SCHMUCKER AND CHAIRMAN WODTKE VOTED IN FAVOR OF DENIAL. COMMISSIONER
Loy VOTED IN OPPOSITION. THE MOTION CARRIED.
ATTORNEY STEWART STATED THAT HE WISHED TO ENTER AN OBJECTION TO
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE DISCUSSION OF THIS MATTER AND
HAVE IT ENTERED IN THE RECORD.
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT RETURNED TO THE MEETING.
CHAIRMAN VIODTKE ANNOUNCED THAT THE PUBLIC HEARING IN REGARD TO
THE TROPIC GROVE DEVELOPMENT C"?RPORATION SEWER FRANCHISE WOULD BE
CONTINUED AS SCHEDULED,
DEAN LUETHJE APPEARED REPRESENTING TROPIC GROVE DEVELOPMENT
CORP. AND INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THEY HAVE NOT YET BEEN ABLE TO COME TO
ANY FINAL AGREEMENT WITH MR. BOGOSIAN AND THE 32 EXISTING CONDOMINIUM
OWNERS AND WOULD REQUEST A CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR AT
LEAST 3O DAYS.
COMMISSIONER LOY ASKED WHEN THEY ARE FINALLY READY WITH THEIR
PROPOSAL, WILL IT BE SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE ORIGINALLY
PRESENTED?
MR, LUETHJE STATED THAT HIS CLIENT WANTED HIM TO EMPHASIZE THAT
THEY DEFINITELY DO WANT TO COME TO SOME FINAL CONCLUSION AND IT IS
POSSIBLE THAT IT MIGHT BE SUBSTANTIALLY DIFFERENT FROM THE ORIGINAL
PRESENTATION.
CHAIRMAN WODTKE NOTED THAT IN THIS CASE, HE WOULD SUGGEST THIS
PUBLIC HEARING BE CONCLUDED AND A NEW ONE ADVERTISED AS T14E BOARD IS LIM-
ITED TO DECIDING ON THE REQUEST AS ADVERTISED.
MR, LEUTHJE AGREED THAT THEY WOULD READVERTISE AND SET UP A
NEW PUBLIC HEARING AND REPUESTED THAT THIS MATTER NOW BE WITHDRAWN FROM
THE AGENDA WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED MR. LEUTHJE'S REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT
PREJUDICE.
ATTORNEY COLLINS GAVE THE BOARD A BRIEF HISTORY OF TREASURE
COAST UTILITIES APPLICATION FOR A REVISION OF RATES, STATING THAT ON MAY
5, 1976, THE BOARD APPROVED AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE SOUTHERN GULF UTILITIES
WATER & SEWER FRANCHISE TO TREASURE COAST UTILITIES, INC. SOON AFTER THAT
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TIME SOME DISCREPANCIES AROSE INVOLVING DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS, AND A
REVIEW OF THE RATE STRUCTURE THE COMMISSION HAD APPROVED REVEALED THAT
DEPOSITS HAD NOT BEEN INCLUDED, RESOLUTION No. 76-32 APPROVING THE
TRANSFER OF THE ASSIGNMENT TO TREASURE COAST UTILITIES AND RESOLUTION No,
76-33 APPROVING THE INCREASE OF RATES HAVE REMAINED UNSIGNED FROM THAT
TIME UNTIL NOW SO THE PROBLEM COULD BE STRAIGHTENED OUT, ATTORNEY COLLINS
NOTED THAT TREASURE COAST UTILITIES HAS NOW MADE APPLICATION TO THE BOARD
FOR ANOTHER PUBLIC HEARING TO.TAKE CARE OF THESE MINOR DISCREPANCIES,
THE ATTORNEY INFORMED THE BOARD THAT ATTORNEY HENDERSON RE1,1ESENTING
TREASURE COAST UTILITIES PREPARED A NOTICE FOR THE NEW PUBLIC HEARING AND
DELIVERED IT TO THE ADMINISTRATORS OFFICE FOR APPROVAL, BUT A PROBLEM
HAS ARISEN IN.REGARD TO THE WORDING AS THE ADMINISTRATOR FEELS THIS SHOULD
BE AN AMENDMENT TO A FRANCHISE THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED, AND NOT AN
AMENDMENT TO THE SOUTHERN GULF UTILITIES FRANCHISE, SINCE THE BOARD HAS
NOT SIGNED THE RESOLUTION, IT WOULD SEEM THIS IS ACTUALLY MORE -JUST
CORRECTING A SITUATION AND A FIRST AMENDMENT RATHER THAN A SECOND AMENDMENT,
GEORGE MCKENNA, ASSISTANT .OUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, STATED THAT THE
MINUTES SHOW THE rRANCHISE WAS TRANSFERRED TO TREASURE COAST UTILITIES IN
MAY OF THIS YEAR AND SUBSEQUENTLY THE RATES WERE APPROVED FOR AN INCREASE,
THEY, THEREFORE, FEEL THAT THE FRANCHISE BELONGS TO TREASURE COAST
UTILITIES AND THAT RATES THAT WERE APPROVED BY THE BOARD SHOULD BE THE ONES
CHANGED RATHER THAN THE ORIGINAL RATES OF SOUTHERN GULF UTILITIES, HE
ALSO NOTED THAT IF A FRANCHISE IS NOT ACCEPTED WITHIN SIXTY DAYS, IT BE-
COMES NULL AND VOID, HE FELT THESE POINTS SHOULD BE RESOLVED BEFORE
ADVERTISING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING,
CHAIRMAN WODTKE STATED THAT HE BELIEVED THE MATTER OF THE
DELAYED ACCEPTANCE CAN BE TAKEN CARE OF AT THE PUBLIC HEARING,
ATTORNEY HENDERSON NOTED THAT HE'FEELS THE FRANCHISC IS STILL
CALLED THE SOUTHERN GULF UTILITIES I'JATER & SEWER FRANCHISE, AND WITH
REGARD TO THE ACCEPTANCE, HE WAS NOT AWARE THAT THEY HAD TO FILE ANYTHING
TO ACCEPT IT, BUT WILL ACCEPT IT IN WRITING IF NECESSARY,
COMMISSIONER LOY ASKED HOW THE NOTICE CAN INDICATE TO THE
PEOPLE THAT WILL BE AFFECTED THAT THIS IS NOT A REAUEST FOR DIFFERENT
RATES, AND ATTORNEY COLLINS STATED THAT INDIVIDUAL NOTICES WILL BE MAILED
OUT EXPLAINING THE SITUATION,
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COMMISSIONER Loy BROUGHT UP THE MATTER OF A SERVICE CHARGE -FOR
PEOPLE DESIRING THEIR SERVICES TURNED OFF FOR A PERIOD OF MONTHS AND THEN
TURNED BACK ON AS SHE FELT IF SUCH A CHARGE NEEDED TO BE INCLUDED, THIS
SHOULD BE DETERMINED BEFORE A PUBLIC HEARING IS HELD,
ATTORNEY HENDERSON INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY
PROVISION FOR THIS TYPE TURN-OFF CHARGE, HE FELT IN SUCH AN EVENT, THE
CUSTOMER WOULD HAVE TO CANCEL THE SERVICE, GET THEIR DEPOSIT BACK AND THEN
PAY IT AGAIN WHEN THEY WANTED•IT'TURNED BACK ON.
ATTORNEY HENDERSON REPORTED THAT HE IS MEETING WITH D.E,R,
OFFICIALS IN REGARD TO THEIR LAWSUIT, AND THEY ARE ATTEMPTING TO COMPLY
WITH THEIR*REGULATIONS. HE STATED THE LAWSUIT WAS FILED BECAUSE THEY ARE
NOT COMPLYING'FAST ENOUGH,
.DISCUSSION CONTINUED WITH REGARD TO THE PROPER NAME OF THE
FRANCHISE,
MR. MCKENNA POINTED OUT TO THE BOARD THAT THE ORIGINAL FRANCHISE
GRANTED TO SOUTHERN GULF DOES NOT CONTAIN SOME OF THE PROVISIONS WORKED
OUT SINCE THAT TIME FOR NEW FRANCHISES.
ATTORNEY COLLINS SAID HE FELT THIS WAS TAKEN CARE OF AT THE
ORIGINAL PUBLIC HEARING WHEN L.OWELL LOHMAN, PRESIDENT OF TREASURE COAST
UTILITIES, STIPULATED THAT THEY WOULD TURN OVER THE LINES AND EASEMENTS
TO THE COUNTY WHEN THE COUNTY GOT INTO A COUNTYWIDE WATER PROGRAM,
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT NOTED THAT WE HAVE A LOT OF DIFFERENT
FRANCHISES THAT SAY DIFFERENT THINGS, AND WE NEED TO MAKE SOME REVISIONS
TO THE MODEL FRANCHISE, HE ALSO STATED THAT HE DID NOT THINK THE ORIGINAL
FRANCHISES SHOULD BE ASSIGNED ANY MORE, BUT FELT THEY SHOULD BE RELEASED
AND NEW FRANCHISES ISSUED,
DISCUSSION CONTINUED IN THIS REGARD.
COMMISSIONER Loy STATED THAT SHE HAD FELT THE TRANSFER TO
TREASURE COAST UTILITIES WOULD BE GOVERNED BY THE NEW FRANCHISE RULES,
ATTORNEY HENDERSON NOTED THAT THE NEW FRANCHISE DOES NOT JUST
ASK FOR SURRENDER OF LINES AND EASEMENTS BUT ALSO SURRENDER OF THE PLANT
ITSELF, WHICH DOES NOT MAKE SENSE TO A UTILITY COMPANY WHOSE BUSINESS IT
IS,
ATTORNEY COLLINS INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE WILL LOOK OVER THE
ORIGINAL FRANCHISE BUT DOES NOT ANTICIPATE FINDING MANY MAJOR DIFFERENCES.
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HE STATED THAT HE WILL REPORT BACK TO THE BOARD AT THE NEXT MEETING
AS.HE FEELS THIS MATTER CAN GO ALONG FOR TWO MORE WEEKS,
THE BOARD AGREED,
ROLAND MILLER, MAYOR OF THE TOWN•OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES, APPEARED
IN REGARD TO HIS REQUEST FOR THE COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PURCHASE
OF AN AERIAL LADDER AS SET FORTH IN HIS LETTER OF NOVEMBER 8, 1976, AS
FOLLOWS;
TOIVN OF INI)IE1N RIVER SHORES
6001 NORTH A -1-A
INDIAN RIVER SHORES, FLORIDA 32960
Telephone: AC 305-562-1736
November 8, 1976
Mr. William C. Wodtke, Jr.
Wodtke's Department Store
Plaza Shopping Center
Miracle Mile
Vero Beach, Florida 3296C
Dear Bill:
Attached hereto are copies of letters written to the Vero Beach
Volunteer Fire Department which are self explanatory, and therefore
we would like for the County to go along with this agreement on the
following basis..
Aerial ladder to be purchased at a cost not exceeding $100,000, of
which the Town of Indian River Shores would put up $5,000, the
Volunteers $5,000 and the County $10,000 for the down payment. The
following year the County would pay $40,000, the Town of Indian
River Shores $35,000 and the Volunteers $5,000 to pay off the balance.
This unit would become part of the agreement we -have with Indian River
County that they take over the entire Fire Department and all equipment
for ninety-nine years at $1.00 per year if and when they desire to do
so, In the meantime the Town will service all areas designated by the
County and with the aerial ladder anywhere in the County.
If there is any further information you desire from me please advise.
You will recall that when the County gave us the $35,000 for the
American LaFrance Century Pumper we stated at that time that the Town
would not ask for any operating funds from the County,
Very truly yours,
f
Roland B. Miller
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CHAIRMAN WODTKE INFORMED THE BOARD THAT VERO BEACH VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENT IS INVOLVED WITH CONSTRUCTING A NEW 1500 GALLON PUMPER
AND WHILE THE VOLUNTEERS ARE FAVORABLE TO THE PROPOSAL OUTLINED IN MAYOR
FULLER'S LETTER, THEY HAVE OBLIGATED THEIR FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE UNIT
THEY ARE NOW WORKING ON AND DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT MONEY TO PARTICIPATE
IN PURCHASING AN AERIAL LADDER,
CHAIRMAN WODTKE CONTINUED T -,-AT THE TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES
HAS A SPECIAL ROOM IN THEIR FIREHOUSE FOR A LADDER TRUCK TO BE HOUSED,
AND SINCE THE VERO BEACH VOLUNTEERS CANNOT PARTICIPATE, INDIAN RIVER
SHORES WOULD LIKE TO HAVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY FOR THE AERIAL
LADDER TO BE HOUSED THERE AND BE AVAILABLE FOR USE ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTY
AND FOR TRAINING PURPOSES, THEY ARE ASKING THAT THE COUNTY PAY $60,000
AND THE TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES WILL PAY $40,000, THE CHAIRMAN
FURTHER POINTED OUT THAT MAYOR MILLER'S LETTER STATED THAT THE TOWN OF
INDIAN RIVER SHORES WOULD NOT ASK FOR ANY OPERATING FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1976-1977, HE A' -SO NOTED THAT THE COUNTY ALREADY HAS
AN AGREEMENT WITH INDIAN RIVER SHORES THAT ANY TIME THE COUNTY SETS UP A
COUNTYWIDE FIRE SYSTEM, INDIAN RIVER SHORES WILL TURN OVER THEIR FIRE HOUSE
AND ALL THEIR EQUIPMENT FOR $1,00 PER YEAR,
CHAIRMAN WODTKE INFORMED THE BOARD THAT SUCH A LADDER, WHICH
WILL BE SS' HIGH, IS USEFUL NOT ONLY IN CONDOMINIUM FIRES, BUT ALSO FOR
SUCH THINGS AS PACKING HOUSE FIRES WHERE YOU NEED TO GET UP HIGH AND GET
WATER DOWN ON A STRUCTURE, HE NOTED THAT THERE IS NOT AN AERIAL LADDER
OF THIS TYPE IN THE COUNTY, AND HAVING ONE WOULD HAVE A BENEFICIAL AFFECT
ON INSURANCE RATES,
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED AND THE BOARD FAVORED PARTICIPATING IN SUCH
A PURCHASE,
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT SAID HE"FELT A RESOLUTION ADDING THAT
PARTICULAR PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH INDIAN RIVER SHORES
WOULD BE NEEDED,
ATTORNEY COLLINS FELT THE BOARD SHOULD GO A LITTLE FARTHER THAN
JUST A RESOLUTION AS RESOLUTIONS ARE NOT TWO-PARTY AGREEMENTS AND CAN BE
AMENDED, HE ALSO SUGGESTED IF THE BOARD DESIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS
PURCHASE, THAT THEY ALLOCATE THEIR FULL SHARE AND KEEP IT IN A SEPARATE
ACCOUNT,
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COMMISSIONER LOY AGREED AND SUGGESTED ALLOCATING THE ENTIRE
AMOUNT OUT OF OUR PRESENT REVENUE $HARING FUNDS AND HAVING AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES FOR THEM TO DO THE BIDDING AND
PURCHASING, SHE CONTINUED THAT SHE FELT POSSIBLY THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT
SHOULD BE AMENDED AND IT SHOULD ALSO SHOW THAT THERE WILL BE NO REQUEST
FOR OPERATING FUNDS,
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT ASKED MAYOR MILLER IF IT WOULD BE SATIS-
FACTORY TO HIM TO AMEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH THE TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER
SHORES TO INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF AN 85' AERIAL LADDER,
MAYOR MILLER HAD NO OBJECTIONS,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER Loy,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO AMEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH THE
TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN 85' AERIAL
LADDER TRUCK FOR AN AMOUNT UP TO $100,009,90, THE COUNTY TO PAY 60o AND THE
TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES 40%, THE MONEY TO BE TAKEN OUT OF REVENUE
SHARING FUNDS; AND THIS IS TO BE IN LIEU OF OPERATING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 1977-78,
ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS REPORTED TO THE BOARD THAT THE BIDS ON
A TRUCK FOR THE ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT HAVE BEEN EVALUATED, AND HE
RECOMMENDS THAT THE LOW BID FROM MINTON EQUIPMENT COMPANY BE ACCEPTED,
HE NOTED THAT ALL THREE OF THE BIDS MET SPECIFICATIONS,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER DEESON,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ACCEPTED THE BID OF MINTON EnuiPMENT COMPANY FOR A
1977 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER TRUCK AS BEING THE LOWEST AND BEST BID MEET-
ING SPECIFICATIONS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,738,00,
ATTORNEY COLLINS INFORMED THE BOARD THAT IN REGARD TO ASSESSING
LIENS FOR THE REMOVAL OF UNSAFE BUILDINGS, HE HAS DONE SOME RESEARCH AND
HAS FOUND THAT ORDINANCE 71-1 PROVIDES THE COUNTY WITH SUCH RIGHTS AND SETS
UP THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED,
ATTORNEY COLLINS STATED THAT IN REGARD TO A PROPOSED ORDINANCE
CREATING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES IN CERTAIN
AREAS OF THE COUNTY, HE AND COUNTY CONSULTING ENGINEER BEINDORF NEED
GUIDANCE AS TO ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES AND IN REGARD TO A MILLAGE LEVY,
MR, BEINDORF SUGGESTED IN REGARD TO BOUNDARIES WE COULD MAKE
USE OF THE STUDY MADE ALMOST FOUR YEARS AGO FOR A COUNTYWIDE SEWER AND
--WATER SYSTEM, AND NOTED THAT HE COULD DELINEATE THESE AREAS ON THE COUNTY
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MAP AND PREPARE MAPS FOR THE NEXT MEETING,
ATTORNEY COLLINS POINTED OUT THAT IN ORDER TO SET UP THIS
ORDINANCE BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR, HE NEEDED INFORMATION IN REGARD
TO THE DESIRED BOUNDARIES IMMEDIATELY AND SUGGESTED IF THE BOARD COULD
TARGET SOME AREAS, HE COULD COME UP WITH THE LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS,
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT NOTED THAT THE BOARD HAS PREVIOUSLY DIS-
CUSSED THREE MAIN TARGET AREAS, ONE SOUTH OF TOWN, THE GIFFORD AREA AND
THE WABASSO AREA,
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED IN REGARD TO MAKING THE ENTIRE UNINCORPOR-
ATED PART OF THE COUNTY ONE AREA OR PINPOINTING AREAS AND SETTING UP
DIFFERENT DISTRICTS,
MR. BEINDORF POINTED OUT IF YOU PIN POINT AREAS AND SET UP
DIFFERENT DISTRICTS, IF YOU DO WORK IN ONLY ONE OF THE DISTRICTS,YOU TAX
ONLY THAT DISTRICT,
DISCUSSION CONTINUED, AND IT WAS GENERALLY AGREED THAT THE
TARGET AREAS WERE AS FOLLOWS: AREA 1 - U.D.U. AND GIFFORD
AREA it
- SOUTH OF' OWN
AREA - NORTH OF (AREA #1 TO WABA.SSO
AND OVER TO THE ISLAND,
IT WAS NOTED THAT THESE MAY NOT BE USED FOR SEVERAL YEARS, BUT
IN ANY EVENT, WE WILL BE PREPARED AHEAD OF TIME,
ATTORNEY COLLINS REMINDED THE BOARD THAT THE ADVERTISEMENT MUST
STATE THAT THE MILLAGE WILL NOT EXCEED A SET AMOUNT,
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED, AND ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT,
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO SET THE
MILLAGE AT 3 MILLS FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER Loy,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AUTHORIZED THE ATTORNEY TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC
HEARING IN REGARD TO AN ORDINANCE FOR WATER MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNITS
FOR DECEMBER 15, 1976, AT 11:00 O'CLOCK A.M.
ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THE D,O,T, WISHES
TO PROCEED WITH A PUBLIC HEARING IN REGARD TO A RAILROAD CROSSING AT STORM
GROVE ROAD AND NEEDS AN INDICATION OF THE COUNTY'S DESIRES IN THIS MATTER,
HE NOTED THAT THIS PROJECT IS NOT YET IN THE DESIGN STAGE, BUT IT IS D.O.T.
POLICY TO CONDUCT THE PUBLIC HEARING PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF THE DESIGN
TO ASSURE THAT THE LOCATION IS CLEARED,
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ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO REQUEST THE D.O.T. TO HOLD A
PUBLIC HEARING IN REGARD TO A RAILROAD CROSSING ON STORM GROVE ROAD.
COUNTY PLANNER, VAL BRENNAN, DISCUSSED WITH THE BOARD THE CAR
ALLOWANCES FOR THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND NOTED HIS IS THE ONLY DEPART-
MENT WHERE MEMBERS DO RECEIVE A CAR ALLOWANCE. HE CONTINUED THAT STATE
LAW REQUIRES THAT AN AVERAGE MONTHLY CAR ALLOWANCE REPORT BE SUBMITTED
AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR BY THOSE.RECEIViNG A CAR ALLOWANCE. MR. BREirNAN
STATED THAT HE HAS SUBMITTED REPORTS AT THE REQUEST OF THE FINANCE
OFFICER FOR DIFFERENT MONTHS, BUT HAS NEVER BEEN ASKED FOR AN AVERAGE
MONTHLY REPORT.
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT FELT IN ORDER TO SATISFY THE AUDITORS, WE
WILL HAVE TO DO ONE OF TWO THINGS - EITHER HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE PLANNER AND HIS ASSISTANT THAT CERTAIN THINGS ARE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY
AND ADJUST THEIR SALARIES ACCORDINGLY OR PERHAPS THE EXPANSION OF THEIR
DUTIES IS GETTING TO A POINT WHERE IT MAY JUSTIFY'BUYING A CAR FOR THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED AS TO HOW TO DETERMINE AN AVERAGE MATH,
AND IT WAS NOTED MR. BRENNAN WOULD HAVE TO KEEP A DAILY LOG IN HIS CAR
OF EVERY TRIP MADE, EVEN TO THE POST OFFICE. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CAR
ALLOWANCES FOR THE PLANNER AND THE ASSISTANT PLANNER AMOUNT TO $195,00
PER MONTH. FOR THE PLANNER THIS AMOUNT COVERS TRIPS MADE WITHIN THE EAST
CENTRAL FLORIDA REGION AND TREASURE COAST REGION, AND FOR THE ASSISTANT
PLANNER TRIPS MADE WITHIN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT ARE REIMBURSED FOR MILEAGE TRAVEL, IT WAS FURTHER
NOTED THAT ONE CAR COULD BE USED BY THE WHOLE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AS
MR, BRENNAN AND MR, BERG ARE VERY *SELDOM. OUT OF THE OFFICE AT THE SAME
TIME.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER Loy,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AUTHORIZED THE ADMINISTRATOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
ON A 1976 OR 1977 UTILITY AUTOMOBILE, THE SAME SPECIFICATIONS AS FOR THE
ZONING DEPARTMENT, TO BE PAID FOR OUT OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO ADD AN EMERGENCY ITEM TO THE AGENDA
FOR VAL BRENNAN IN REGARD TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
APPLICATION FOR 1977.
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MR. BRENNAN INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE HAS JUST RECEIVED WORD
FROM H.U.D. THAT THE PRE -APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS -FOR
1977-78 MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JANUARY 7TH, WHICH ALLOWS A VERY SHORT
PERIOD OF TIME TO PREPARE THE PRE -APPLICATION AND HOLD TWO PUBLIC HEAR-
INGS. HE STATED THAT HE NEEDS AUTHORIZATION FROM THE BOARD TO SUBMIT
THE PRE -APPLICATION, AND NOTED THAT IN 1979 WE RECEIVED $300,000 AND
IN 1976 $150,000, BOTH AMOUNTS WELL ABOVE THE AVERAGE OF THOSE APPROVED.
HE CONTINUED THAT THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT THAT CAN BE RECEIVED THIS YEAR IS
$300,000 UNLESS THE APPLICATION IS JOINTLY SUBMITTED BY TWO OR MORE
UNITS OF GOVERNMENT, BUT IN ANY EVENT THE MAXIMUM GRANT TO BE APPLIED
FOR IN THIS THIRD AND LAST YEAR WILL BE LARGER THAN THE MAXIMUMS OF THE
PREVIOUS YEARS.
MR.'BRENNAN REQUESTED THAT A CONSULTANT BE RETAINED TO ASSIST
IN THE PREPARING OF THIS APPLICATION BECAUSE OF THE TIME ELEMENT AND ALSO
BECAUSE THE REGULATIONS HAVE COMPLETELY CHANGED AND THE CONSULTANT HAS
BEEN SCHOOLED ON THEM AND WORKS WITH THEM EVERY DAY SO WE COULD BE
ASSURED THAT THE APPLICATION WOULD MEET ALL H.U.D. REQUIREMENTS. MR,
BRENNAN INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE HAD GOTTEN A FIGURE FROM THE CON-
SULTANT OF $2,400.00 FOR THE PRE -APPLICATION, WHICH AMOUNT IS REIMBUR-
SABLE IF YOU ARE FUNDED, AND HE FELT WE HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF BEING
FUNDED.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED, AND IT WAS FELT WE SHOULD STAY WITH OUR
USUAL APPROACH RATHER THAN A JOINT REQUEST,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SCHMUCKER, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AUTHORIZED THE COUNTY PLANNER TO SUBMIT
A PRE -APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR THE YEAR
1977-78 AND TO RETAIN A CONSULTANT TO HELP IN THE PREPARATION OF THE
PRE -APPLICATION FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,400.00.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER $CHMUCKER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED OUT -OF -COUNTY TRAVEL FOR ROSEMARY
RICHEY, SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS, TO ATTEND A SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS
CONVENTION AT COCOA BEACH NOVEMBER 30 THROUGH DECEMBER 3, 1976.
ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE HAD RECEIVED
A LETTER FROM A.LEROY HIGHT RESIGNING FROM THE POSITION *OF KIWANIS-HOBART
PARK SUPERVISOR, AS FOLLOWS:
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Friday, November 12th 1976
The Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County
Vero Beach, Plorida
Mr. Jack Jennings, County Adminstrator.
Dear Jack:
It. is with mixed emotions that I tender my resignation as
Superrisorvof Kiwanis Hobart Park., effective as of December, 10th
1976.
I. have been offered & have accepted, the position of Super7isor
of the Tannah Yeeta Scout Reservation, of the Gulfstream Cpuncil
B.S.A. in Tequesta,, Florida,. Where I will supervise theebuilding
of the new facilities that will go into the new camping area, as
well..as a nice increase in salary.
V I appreciatecyour. selecting my gaalifications for your County
Park & only wish that I could have developed your camping facilities,,
as they are neededs so badly in this area,.
Thanks again for the personal. favors you gage me while I was
with you.
Sincere _ yaur i
�-7J
A. Le RoyHa b
Yiwanis Iiobart Park Supervisor
IT WAS NOTED THAT A REPLACEMENT WILL BE NEEDED FOR MR, HIGHT,
AND THE ADMINISTRATOR STATED THAT HE IS PRESENTLY ADVERTISING FOR
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION,
ADMININSTRATOR JENNINGS DISCUSSED WITH THE BOARD A LETTER
RECEIVED FROM THE D.O.T. IN REGARD TO PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT
SCHOOL CROSSINGS AS FOLLOWS:
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Florida = :. Department
REUSIN O'O. ASKEW "•
GOVERNOR
780 S. ta. 24 Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315
November 2, 1976
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TOM WEBB, JR. t
SECRETARY d' •�
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Section 88000, Indian River County - S•zool Crossings
on State Primary and Secondary Roadways
Mr. Jack Jennings, Administrator
Indian River County
Indian River County Courthouse
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Dear Mr. Jennings:
Reference is made to our letter of October 25 pertaining to
school crossings in Indian River County.
By providing pedestrian traffic signals at various school
crossings, primary school children will be able to cross
heavily traveled roadways in safety. When a button is -
pressed, all traffic will come to a halt and the children
will be able to cross without fear of through traffic and
turning vehicles. At the same time, it will not be necessary
for motorists to slow down in these areas and the capacity of
the roadway will remain basically the same.
We have had fine cooperation with you in the past and we
believe that a pilot program, such as this, would be beneficial
to the Department, the County,'and the communities involved.
Originally it was believed that the Department could provide all,
or a major portion of, the funds for this project. We have found,
however, that the. monies being made available to us -can be used
only on our primary system. We will, therefore, provide all of
the funds for equipment and installation of pedestrian traffic
signals at the following locations:
1. Section 88010, State Road 5 (U.S.1),
SLD MP 9.111, just north of Gifford Rd.
(Middle Seven School)
2. Section 88040, State Road 512, SLD MP 4.153,
at State Road 507 (Fellsmere School)
A Resolution and Maintenance Agreement must be executed by the
County before we can take the necessary'steps in letting and
awarding a contract for the installation of pedestrian signals
at the above locations. Six copies of each are attached.
The remaining school crossings are on the secondary system at the
following locations:
1. -Section 88510, State Road S-510, SLD MP 4.862,
at Broxton Road
2. Section 88560, State Road S-630, SLD MP 2.030,
at State,Road S-611 (Clement Street)
3. Section 88570, State Road S-607, SLD MP 1.929, at
2 Street
4. Section 88570, State Road S-607, SLD MP 3.525,
at 4 Street
S. Section 88600, 16 Street, SLD MP 1.929, at
16 Avenue
6. Section 88600, 16 Street, SLD MP 1.495, at
20 Avenue
7. Section 88600, 16 Street, SLD MP 0.100, west
of 41 Avenue
I am sure you will agree that, even though the aforementioned
locations are on the secondary system, the crossings are no less
important than are those on the primary system. The benefits
derived from the pedestrian type signal crossings far outweigh
those of a simple speed reduction zon,. warranted at these locations.
It will cost the Department between $8,000 and $9,000 per location
to have a contractor install the pedestrian signals on the prima_y
system.
If the County concurs with our recommendations, a Resolution must be
passed requesting the use of secondary monies to purchase equipment
for all of the proposed crossings on the secondary system. Cost of the
equipment alone would be in the range of $2,400 to $2,800 per location.
1he total cost for equipment at all seven locations would be approxi-
mately $20,000. Ile would purchase the equipment and have it delivered
to our Fort Pierce Maintenance Yard. Then arrangements could be made
between the County and the Fort Pierce Maintenance Yard for delivery.
Once the equipment has been procured, or even prior to that, the
County can make arrangements with another public body or a contractor
for installation.
Enclosed are six copies of a Resolution and Maintenance Agreement
covering signals on the secondary system. The neem of the Department
are detailed. Modifications to fit local requirements may be made,
however. Please see that all six copies are originally signed,
sealed and witnessed before transmitting them back to us. Dates on the
Agreement should be left blank, as they will be inserted in Tallahassee
at the time of final execution by the State.
Ve y yours,
o , Wilson
istrict Traffic Operations Engineer
JW: JD: g
Enclosure
THE /ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDED THAT WE PURCHASE THESE SIGNALS
THROUGH THE STATE FOR $20,000,00, THEN STORE THEM IN THE COUNTY
MAINTENANCE YARD AND INSTALL THEM OURSELVES, HE NOTED THAT THE D.O.T.
WILL.ADVERTISE AND PURCHASE THE EQUIPMENT AND DELIVER IT TO THE
MAINTENANCE YARD AS WE WANT IT, BUT WE WILL HAVE TO AGREE TO A CONTRACT
TO PURCHASE THESE SIGNALS OUT OF SECONDARY ROAD FUNDS,
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED, AND IT WAS FELT THIS WAS A GREAT
OPPORTUNITY,
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ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SIEBERT, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0, 76-86 AUTHORIZING
THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE D.O.T. IN REGARD
TO PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE SCHOOL LOCATIONS ON STATE PRIMARY
ROADS AS OUTLINED IN LETTER FROM THE D.O.T. OF NOVEMBER 1, 1976,
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RESOLUTION NO. 76_86
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION. OF THE TRAFFIC
SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BEIIJEEN THE STATE OF
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND TIIE
COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVRR
On motion of r Sc ._ cker seconded by
com ssimer Siert , the following resolution was
4dopted:
WHEREAS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY deems it in the public interest
..._....to maintain and pay all utility service costs for the*operation of
traffic signal or signals described in Exhibit "A" to said agreement,
and accordingly to enter into the attached agreement with the State
of Florida'Department 3f Transportation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY `
1: That INDIAN RIVER COUNTY concurs in the provisions of
that certain agreement attached hereto pertaining to maintaining a
traffic signal installation described in Exhibit "A" to that agreement.
2. That INDIAN RIVER COUNTY authorizes the said agreement
to be executed by a legally designated officer of this Public Body.
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy
of a Resolution adopted by the Roarrl of rnimty cbmissiDI)at a
meeting held on the t7 h day of _Ncueber D., 19 -7r,,
and recored in its minutes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal this
18th day of November , A. D., 19 76
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COUNTY STATE TRAFFIC
SECTICN JCB 10AD OP];2ATIONS COUNTY
NU 43ER NUMBER NU4BE•R NUMBER NAME MUNICIPALITY
INDIAN RIVER
MAINTENANCE AGREF14E VT
PEEESTRTM TRAFFIC SICEZAIS
01IS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of ,
19 , by and between the State of Florida Depaxtnmt of Transportation, an
agency of the State of Florida, hereinafter called the "Deft," and
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY , Florida, hereinafter called the "Public Body,"
WITNESSETH:
VMWB the construction and maintenance of a Pedestrian Actuated Traffic
Signal, or Signals, is necessary for the safe and efficient movement of school
children at the location, or locations, as described in Exhibit "A", attached
hereto: and
TMREA.S the Public Body, by resolution attached hereto and made a part hereof,
w has determined that it is in the public interest for the Public Body to assume
the responsibility for maintenance and all utility service casts incurred. in the
µ. operation of said signal installations:
NOT, THEREFORE, THIS INDENTURE WITNESSETH: That in mnsideratiom of the
premises and the mutual covenants contained herein to be, undertaken by the
respective parties hereto, the parties and each of them mutually agree and
_ covenant as follaas:
1. That the traffic signal, or signals, as described in Exhibit "A", attached
hereto and made a part hereof, will -be so designed that the functional design of
the installation and its conpOnents will be mutually acceptable to the parties
hereto, and will be installed under Department supervision, with the actual method
of construction and financing determined by the Deparbmnt's policies, budget and
agreement, or agreenmts, which it may have with this or another governmental unit
relating to the financing and construction thereof.
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2. That the Public Body shall, upon completion of the installation and
acceptance by the parties hereto, assume the sole responsibility for the
maintenance and continuous operation of said signal installation and the pay-
ment for all costs for utility service and utility charges incurred in connec-
tion with the operation thereof.
3. The Public Body shall maintain the signal installation in accordance
with Department policies and to a level of maintenance that will provide minimum
hazard to movement of traffic: In this,regard the Public Body shall record
main"enance activities relative to said traffic signal installation - to a
"Department of Transportation Traffic Signal Maintenance Log" or an approved
equivalent log.
4. That the equipment shall *remain the property of the Department, and it
is hereby understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the Public Body may
remove any component of the installed equipment for repair but the Public Body
shall not, under any condition, permanently remove the main frame of the control
unit without the express written permission of the Department.
5. It is expressly understood and agreed by the parties hereto that -the
wiring of the cabinets and the timing of the signals will be such that the
traffic will be properly handled at the time of the completion of the installation
of the signals. Necessary modifications in timeing or minor circuity may be made
by the Public Body to accommodate the changing needs of traffic but the Department
reserves the right to examine the equipment at any time, and after due consulta-
tion with the parties hereto, specify timing and phasing that will provide a safe
and expeditious traffic flow in the state highway system.
6. The Public Body shall not modify the equipment to provide additional
phases or intervals without written permission from the Department.
7. The Public Body hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless
the Department for all claims, demands, liabilities and suits of any nature whatsoever
arising out of, because of, or due to the breach of this agreement by the Public
Body, its agents or employees, or due to any act or occurrence or omission or
commission of the Public Body, its agents or employees. It is specifically
understood and agreed that this indemnification agreement does not cover or indemnify
NOV1 71976
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omission or commission of the Public Body, its agents or employees. It is
specifically understood and agreed that this indemnification agreement does
not cover or indemnify the Department, or its agents or employees, for its
own negligence or breach of contract.
8. It is mutually agreed that the Department's Director of Road Opera-
tions shall decide all questions, difficulties and disputes of any nature
whatsoever that may arise under, or by reason of this agreement, the prose-
cution and fulfillment of the services hereunder and the character, quality,
amo�,)nt and value thereof; and his decision upon all claims, questions and
disputes shall be final and conclusive upon the parties hereto.
9. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that this agree-
ment shall remain in force during the life of the originally installed equip-
ment and'any replacement equipment installed by the mutual consent of the
parties hereto, provided however that additional or replacement equipment
purchased and installed wholly at the expense of the Public Body in accordance
with this provision shall remain the property of the Public Body.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents.to be
executed, thB day and year first above written.
WITNESSES:
to the Department
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t e Public Body
Approved:
Director of Road Operations
Initials Date
NOV i 71976
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BY:
Director of Administration
BY: (SEAL)
Execut ve Secretary
PUBLIC $O.D
BY: C /
William C. Wodtke, Jr.
TITLE: Chairman
ATTEST: r (SEAL)
Clerk
Approved as to form, legality
and execution.
Assistant Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A" �
MINIENANCE AGR IM '
PEEESTRIM TRAFFIC SIMAIS
91is Mbit "A" form an integral part of that certain pedestrian
traffic signal Maintenance Agreenmt. between the State of Florida Department
of Transportation and the COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER
Dated
r 19
JACATION OF PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SIG,1AL INSTALL TIMS :
STAM TRAFFIC
JCS SR OPERATIONS SCHOOL
NO. Nom, NUMBER Ll-)CATICYq SERVED
5 (U. S. 1) SLD MP 9.111, just north of Middle Seven School
Gifford Road
512 SLD MP 4.153, at State Fellsmere School
Road 507
NOV 171976 ,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SIEBERT, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0, 76-87 AUTHORIZING
THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE D.O.T. IN REGARD TO
PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT SEVEN SCHOOL LOCATIONS ON SECONDARY ROADS
AS OUTLINED IN LETTER FROM D.O.T. OF NOVEMBER 2, 1976,
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FESOI.UITIM NO. 7 6- 8 7
MSO.LUP.',CN AU1110RIGING MM FMCUPION
OF 'Mr. PEEESTRIAN TRAM SIMAL
INSTAUATION AND MAIL W-NANCs' AC MT247QT
BEBMW '111R STATI•: OF FIORIDA I)PPAR'i 4-M
OF TRANSPORMITON r'VD THE COUNTY OF
INDIAN RIVER
on motion of _ C er ScMiier , ^seconded by
Commissioner Siebert , the £oll.aaing Pesolution was
acbpted:
WI mm' INDIAN RIVER COUNTY , deems it in the p')blic
(PL'blic Body
interest to install, maintain and pay electrical costs for the operation
of pedestrian traffic signal described in E.Nhibit "A" to said agreement and,
accordingly, to enter into the attached agreement with the State of Florida
Department of Transportation:
NLx11, MiF',EFORE, BE IT IMOLVED:
1.. That INDIAN R1 dER COUNTY _ authorizes the Departrrent to
Public Body
alter the five-year program and set aside approximately $20,000.00 for the
pedestrian traffic signal installations described in Exhibit "1V" of that
agreement.
2. mat INDIAN RIVER COUNTY concurs in tlhe,provisions of
Public Booty)
that certain agreement attached hereto, nertaining to maintaining a
pedestrian traffic signal installation described in Exhibit 11,71" to that
agreement.
3. That INDIAN, RIVER COUNTY authorizes the said agreement
Public Body '
to be executed by a legally designated officer of this Pibl.ic Body.
STATE OF FLORIDA
OXNTY OF INDIAN RIVER
I BrRMY CERTIFY thatT%%oar'?cr atrue and correct copy of a
Resolution adopted by y at a meting held on
C�n�ss-i-en er s
the 17th day Of November . '`••n• 19 76
and record d in its minutes.
IN WI'MSS WITF.RFOP, I heretmto set my hand and official seal this
8th &V of * November ► A. D. 19 76
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Clerk
NOV 171976
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COLNLTY STATE TRAFFIC
SECTION JOS MAD OPERATIONS COUNTY
N[DMM NUMER NUMER NUMER NAME KNICIPAISTY
Indian River
MAINTENMICE ACRi�'kT7gT
It
PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SIMV S
THIS AGIMNT, made and entered into this clay of
19 , by and bebreen the State of Florida Department of Transportation, an
agency of the State of .Florida, hereinafter called the ",epartrent," and
Indian River County Florida, hereinafter called the "Public Body,"
WITNESSETH:
WSFMMS the construction and maintenance of a Pedestrian Actuated Traffic
Signal, or Signals, is necessary for the safe and efficient movement of school
children at the location, or locations, as described in Eidiibit "A", attached
hereto; and
W OMM the Public Body, by resolution attached hereto and made a part hereof,
has determined that it is in the public interest for the Public Body to assume
:. the responsibility for maintenance and all utility service costs incurred in the
operation of said signal installations:
NpW, mwm m, rmis nPma3T m- WMESSEmi: That in ccnsideration of the
premises and the mutual covenants contained herein to be undertaken by w'►e.
respective parties hereto, ti -.e parties and each of ,them mutually agree and
covenant as folloas :
1. 'that the traffic signal, or signals, as described in ENhibit "A", attached
hereto and made a part hereof, will be so designed that the functional design of
the installation and its components will be mutually acceptable to the parties
hereto, and will be installed under ne-partment supervision, with the actual Mthod
of construction and financing determined by the Department's policies, budget and
agreement, or agreements, which it may have with this or another governmental unit
relating to the firyanci.ng and oonstruction thereof.
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2. That the Public Pcxiy shall, upon conpletion of the in tallation and
;.cecpuaice by the parties hereto, assum-, the sole re;ponsibility for the
rL iintene.nCta and continuous operation of said signal installation and the
paynurt for all costs for iluctricity and electrical charges incurred in
connection with the operation thereof.
3. She Public Body shall maintain the signal installation in accordance
with Department policies and to a level of maintenance that will provide minimum
hazard to =wjnent of traffic. In this regard :he Public Body shall record
maintenance activities relative to said traffic signal installation to a
"Deparbro nt of Transportation Traffic Signal Maintenance Logt1 or an approved
equivalent log.
.
4. mat the equipment shall remain the property of the Public Body
I
and it is hereby understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the Public Body may
remove any component of the installed equipment for repair but the Public Body
shall not, under any condition, permanently remove the main frame of the control
unit without the express written permission of the Department.
5. It is expressly understood and agreed 'iy the parties hereto that the
wiring of the cabinets and the timing of the signals will be such that the traffic
will be properly handled at the time of the completion of the installation of the
signals. Necessary modifications in timing or minor circuity may be made by the
Public Body to accccmodate the clanging needs of traffic but the Department
reserves the right to examine the oquignent at any time, and after due
consultation with the parties hereto, specify timing and phasinq that will provide
a safe and expeditious traffic flow in the state highway system.
6. The Public 13r_ :y shall not modify the equipmant to provide additional
phases or intervals without written permission from the Ix-parUlklIt.
7. The Public Body hereby agrets to it d dimity, dofcnd, rave and hold
harmless the lra-partnxnt for all claim, doiwic3.3, liabilitiLu quid suits of any nature
whatsoever arising out of, because of, or due to the bieacii ut this agrcnt by
the Public Body, its agents or employees, or due to any act or occurrence or
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omission or commission of the Public Body, its agents or employees. It is
specifically understood and agreed that this indemnification agreement does
not cover or indemnify the Department, or its agents or employees, for its
own negligence or breach of contract.
8. It is mutually agreed that the Department's Director of Road Opera-
tions shall decide all questions, difficulties and disputes of any nature
whatsoever that may arise under, or by reason of this agreement, the prose-
cution and fulfillment of the services,hereuncer and the character, quality,
amount and value thereof; and his decision upon all claims, questions ars',
disputes shall be final and conclusive upon the parties hereto.
9. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that this agree-
ment shall remain in force during the life of the originally installed equip-
ment and any replacement equipment installed by the mutual consent of the
parties hereto, provided however that additional or replacement equipment.
purchased and installed wholly at the expense of the Public Body in accordance
with this.provision shall remain the property of the Public Body.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents.to be
executed, the day and year first above written.
WITNESSES:
As to the Department
Approved:
Director of Road Operations
Initials Date
NOV 171976
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BY:
Director of Administration
BY: (SEAL)
Executive Secretary
PUBLIC BODY
BY: vic c
William C. Wodtk Jr.
TITLE: Chairman
ATTEST:(SEAL )
-/Clerk
Approved as to form, legality
and execution.
Assistant Attorney
Mail ..273.
EXHIBIT "N'
M"AINWIMCE AGRE�.PT-21'T
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PEM.STRIAN TRAFFIC SICIMS
This F,yhibit "A" forms an integral part of that certain
pedestrian
traffic signal Maintenance Agrcrent between the State of Florida Depar1wnt
of TransportatiM and the COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER
Dated
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LOMTION OF PFMSTRIM TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS:
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STATE. TRAFFIC
SCHOOL
JOB SR OPERATIONS
NO. NO. NLZIBER TACFiTTON
SERVED
S-510 SLD MP 4.862 at Broxton Road
Douglas Elementary
S-630 SLD MP 2.030 at SR S-611
Clement Elementary
(Clement Street)
S-607 SLD MP 3.125 at S. W. 2 St.
Citrus Elementary
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S-607 SLD MP 3.525 at 4 Street
Citrus Elementary
16 Street SLD NP 1.929 at 16 Avenue
Vero Beach Elementary &
Vero Beach Junior High Schoo'_
16 Street SLD NP 1.495 at 20 Avenue
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ATTORNEY COLLINS INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THE FINANCE OFFICER
NEEDS A REORGANIZATION RESOLUTION TO BE EXECUTED BY THE CLERK, THE
CHAIRMAN AND THE VICE CHAIRMAN, IN ORDER TO OPEN BANK ACCOUNTS AND
GIVE THEM AUTHORITY TO SIGN CHECKS.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTION N0. 76-85 DESIGNATING
AUTHORITY AS SET OUT ABOVE.
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RESOLUTION NO, 76-85
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, on November 16, 1976, did select, nominate, and unanimously
elect as their Chairman, William C. Wodtke, Jr,, and did select, nominate
and unanimously elect as their Vice Chairman, Alma Lee Loy, and
WHEREAS, Ralph Harris, Clerk of the Circuit until January 3, 1977,
is also the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners as provided
by Florida Statute 125.16:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners
do hereby designate the following banking institutions as official
depositories:
(1), First Citrus Bank of Indian River County
(L} Florida First National Bank of Vero Beach
(3) Commercial Bank of Vero Beach
(4) Beach Bank of Vero Beach
(5) Southeast Bank of Sebastian
(6) First Westside Bank of Vero Beach
(7) Indian River Federal Savings and Loan Association
(8) Security Federal Savings and Loan Association'of Indian
Fiver C„unty
(9) First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Indian River County
(10) Southern Federal Savings and Loan Association of Broward County
(11) Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of Indian River County
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each designated depository of the Commission
be, and it is hereby requested, authorized, and directed to honor check
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warrants or other orders for the payment of money drawn in the Commission's
name, including those payable to the individual order of any person or
persons whose name or names appear thereon, when bearing the signature of
the Clerk, Ralph Harris, and one signature of either the Chairman or the
Vice Chairman. Of the two signatures, one must be an actual signature
and one may be a facsimile signature.
appearing below:
(1) Ralph Harris
(Clerk)
(2) William C. Wodtke, Jr.
(Chairman)
Said actual and facsimile signatures
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(3) Alma Lee Loy
(Vice Chairman) tAct
Facsimile �—
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above named signatories are hereby
authorized to execute any and all signature cards and agreements as re-
quested by the respective banking institutions to effectuate the intent
of this r(3olution,
We, the undersigned, do hereby certify that there is no provision
of said Commission limiting the power of the Board of County Commissioners
to pass this resolution, and that the same was adopted by this Commission
on November 17, 1976, and is in conformity with the provisions of said
Commission,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
ByM 0
William C, Wo-dtke�-'
Chairman
Attest:
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Clerk
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Board of County Commissioners
P.O. Box 1028-
Vero
028Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Telephone (305) 562-7927
Federal I.D. Number 59-6000674
A COPY OF THE ANSWER TO THE AUDIT REPORT OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS FOR THE YEARS 1973-74, 1974-75, IS HEREBY MADE A PART OF THE
MINUTES AS INSTRUCTED EARLIER IN THE MEETING.
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(l) PAYROLL ACCOUNT
During the year ended September 30, 1974, the payroll account was operated
as a separate checking fund. The gross payroll was deposited for each
bi-weekly payroll. Also, during that year, no general ledger system existed.
Starting with the 1974-75 year a general ledger system was initiated. We now
deposit only the net payroll and properly accrue the deducted liabilities.
We neglected to report a balance sheet for this special account at September
30, 1974.
(2) DEFERRED C;cEDITS
Your recommendation for reporting advances on grants as such, and not as
deferred credits,. will be followed in the future.
(3) ENCUMBERANCES
We agree that the encumbered amounts for the 1973-74 year should have been
reported as expended during the following year.
(4) INVESTMENT REGISTER
Your recommendation to have written procedures for cash investment will be
followed. We have not had investments since the 1973-74 year, but we do
maintain cash time deposits. While we do feel that proper trails and records
of cash time deposits are readily available, we are now in a position to
initiate an investment register of all time deposits, and any investments
that we may make.
(5) TRUST & AGENCY FUNDS
.All receipts and all disbursements are properly recorded in the trust funds.
Both of these items were correctly recorded for the 1975-76 year.
(6) PURCHASING PROCEDURES
The Board has instructed the Finance Office to initiate a purchase order system
and issue Board approved instructions for purchasing. This will be done in the
first quarter of 1977.
The Board does not feel that creation of a Purchasing Department would be
economical at this time.
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(7)
INSURANCE REGISTER
The Finance Office failed to record, as insurance, the Bonds for employees;
these will be recorded in the future. The County changed insurance carriers
in March of the 1974-75 year. We also changed the insurance period to coin-
cide with the fiscal year. The new insurance carrier did not list the policies
in the same manner as the former carrier did. This made the insurance register
difficult to follow, we agree. This has all been resolved now, and you should .
experience no problem with the insurance register in the future.
(13) EMPLOYE: CASH BONDS
l.nsurance Bonds are now being purchased for each employee who handles County
money. This will be effective during the 1976-77- year.
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(9) PERSONNEL POLICY
Personnel Policy is now under review by the Board. We will establish a firm
personnel program.
(10) WELFARE OPERATIONS
County Welfare operations and procedures are now under.review by the Board.
We wil. establis', written policies and procedures for our welfare program.
(}}) RECIPIENT AGENCIES
Action is being taken to correct deficiencies in the accounting records
required from recipient agencies.
(12) JOURNAL ENTRIES
Fiscal years 1973-74 and 1975-75 were transition years for the Indina River
County Finance Department. You should not experience trouble with journal
entries beginning with year 1975-76•
(13) CREDIT CARDS, PROJECT COST, AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS
The Board has these matters under review and consideration for action.
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(14) OUTSTANDING CHECKS
Stale -dated checks will not be carried on the books --they will be written
off to a balance sheet liability and disposed of as written in Florida
Statute 217.
(15) CLERIC'S PREAUDIT
The paid stamp and asset number notation is primarily a problem in the
1973-74 year; It has been corrected.
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(16) TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT
The travel voucher presently being used has been used for several years. It
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will be properly revised.
(17) MONTHLY AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCES
Fixed monthly automobile allowances are now under 'review by the Board.
(18) RECEIPTS
Receipt information is primarily a problem in the 1973-74 year. We are now
Indicating as much information as we feel is practicabel. We now attach
supplemental information to the re(,:lpt when available or necessary.
(19) VENDING MACHINES +
Vending machine receipts at the county barn is a traditional practice. The
Board will review this practice for action.
(20) INVENTORY OF MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
Stores of materials, gasoline, repairs, and inventory is being reviewed by
the Board for action.
(21)
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
The 1973-74 year was difficuld indeed! An accountant was hired April 1, 1974,
and had to "rebuild" the records for the entire year and attempt to balance
all accounts in all Funds. Additionally, there was no general ledger existing
for that year. To achieve a closing balance sheet, and other related reports,
as well as build a workable system for 1974-75, was extremely time consuming.
Our accountant was without accounting help until July of the 1973-74 year and
1, and the Board, consider that a remarkable job was performed by our Finance
Department. The annual report was completed December 15, 1975, and submitted on
time. Our computer system presently will not now allow any account to be over-
drawn at any time during the year. Budget transfers are approved by the Board
on a monthly basis. We no longer have a problem on budget amendments.
(22) SALARY - ELECTED OFFICIALS
After discussion with your auditor, we are in agreement with you as to over -
and -under payments of salaries to elected officials. Prompt settlement of
these differences will be made.
(23) FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING REPORTS
All Federal Revenue Sharing reports are now filed earlier than due dates.
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FIXED ASSETS
The inventory for fixed assets has been remiss for
several years. Our account-
ants started work on the problem in January, 1975,
and have now completed a
very good inventory system. The building of this
system represents a very
important and time consuming task. Several physical
inventories have now been
taken, and the records are current and complete.
All changes occuring during
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year 1.975-76 have been analyzed and documented completely.
All that is lacking
Is a formal written policy and procudure, and this
is being prepared at this
time.
As a final note, your audit was conducted during a
time when all accounting
systems were being developed and were incomplete.
We considerlthat the
records available to your auditors at the time of
their recent audit were a
significant improvement over those found during prior audits by your office.
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ATTORNEY COLLINS INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE WAS POSSIBLY WRONG
IN HIS DECISION EARLIER IN THE MEETING IN REGARD TO COMMISSIONER SIEBERT
FILING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. HE STATED THAT HE WAS TRYING TO BE SUPER -
CAUTIOUS AND NOW DOES NOT FEEL THAT IT WAS NECESSARY,
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED ON HOW FAR THIS SHOULD GO,
CHAIRMAN WODTKE STATED IF THE COMMISSIONER HIMSELF WOULD BENEFIT
FINANCIALLY FROM THE DECISION BEING MADE, HE MUST DECLARE A CONFLIUT OF
INTEREST. HE THEN WENT ON TO DISCUSS THE BOARD'S STANDARD OF ETHICS AS
OPPOSED TO STATE LAW.
ATTORNEY COLLINS FELT SOME GUIDELINES MUST BE SET UP ON JUST HOW
FAR YOU WANT TO GO IN THIS SITUATION. HE NOTED THAT THE BOARD'S POLICY IS
MORE STRINGENT THAN THE STATE'S REQUIREMENTS. HE CONTINUED THAT IF A
PERSON OBJECTS WHOM YOU HAVE A CLOSE CONNECTION TO, YOU MAY STILL VOTE,
WHICH IS A REVERSAL OF WHAT I INDICATED BEFORE. IF THAT SAME PERSON HAPPENS
TO BE THE APPLICANT, THAT IS YOUR DECISION, BUT I WOULD SUGGEST YOU DECLARE
A CONFLICT.
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT FELT IT WOULD BE WORTHWHILE FOR THE ATTORNEY.
TO WRITE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE TO DETERMINE IN A CASE WHERE THE
BOARD'S POLICY IS MORE RESTRICTIVE IN REGARD TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAN
THE STATE'S, WHICH APPLIES.
COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER PRESENTED A LIST OF STREETS AND AREAS
TO BE WORKED ON UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, HE DISCUSSED
THESE WITH THE BOARD, POINTING THEM OUT ON MAPS, AND NOTED THAT THEY ARE
NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER OF PRIORITY.
COMMISSIONER SIEBERT STATED THAT, ALTHOUGH HE IS VERY MUCH IN
FAVOR OF RECREATION, THE ONLY THING HE WOULD QUESTION ON THE LIST ARE THE
TWO BALLFIELDS AS THEY INVOLVE CONTINUING MAINTENANCE,
DISCUSSION CONTINUED, AND ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT,
SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED ITEMS 1
THROUGH 11 ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, WHICH LIST IS HEREBY MADE
A PART OF THE MINUTES.
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COMMISSIONERS
�, � ALMA LEE LOY, Chairman
> WILLARD W. SIEBERT, JR., Vice -Chairman EDWARD J. MASSEY
EDWIN S. SCHMUCKER WILLIAM C. WODTKE, JR.
/%^� i �i r • '�� °i q' i�t�"` PAUL D. BURCH RALPH HARRIS
-�[..=_i_ -� ;. � •`5� Attorney to the Board Clerk
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IMIAN RIVER COUNTY
JACK C. JENNINGS, Administrator VERO BEACH, ,FLORIDA - 32960
ROAD AND BRIDGE DEPARTMENT i November 15, 1976
COMMUNITY DEVELOPI4ENT PROGRAM
7. Extension of 47th Street to 37th Avenue (graded, 350 feet).
2. 83rd Street from 63rd Avenue to 62nd Avenue (graded)(300 feet).and
150 feet North on 62nd Avenue.
3. 8th Court (S.W.) from Oslo to 13th Street S.W. 2 mile (J 3 Lateral)
(Kelly Road) .run road West to subdivision Street (400 ±) graded.
4. Wabasso - drainage project from 83rd Street to 81st .
5. Culvert under South Gifford at 30th Avenue.
6. Check RIW of 30th Avenue from South Gifford to 43rd Street. (graded)
7. 42nd Street from 28th Avenue to R.R. (20001) paved road.
8. 27th Avenue from 42nd Street to 45th Street (paved).
9. 10th Court SW from Oslo to llth Street M.T'Q mile) graded.
10. Little League Field - Gifford (Adult softball).
3.1. Little League Field - Wabasso.
ADDENDUM
1. 87th'!Street from Deerfield Road to Broxton (64th) (6001) paved.
2. Discuss with County Commission - R/W Whitfield Subdivision (unrecorded).
ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS PRESENTED A REPORT OF THE $OLID WASTE
COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND DISCUSSED TIME SCHEDULES SUGGESTED BY
JAMES SHEPPARD OF THE FAA, THE ADMINISTRATOR STATED THAT EVEN THOUGH THE
SCHEDULE MAY BE A LITTLE TIGHT, HE FELT WE MUST START TO MOVE AND CAN THEN
MAKE ADJUSTMENTS, BUT WE MUST TRY TO COMPLY WITH FAA REQUIREMENTS, HE
NOTED THAT IF WE HAVE A HEAVY WINTER SEASON, THE LANDFILL MAY BE ALL USED
UP BY .JUNE IN ANY EVENT.
ADMINISTRATOR .JENNINGS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BOARD CONSIDER HAVING
COUNTY CONSULTING ENGINEER .JAMES BEINDORF WORK ON THIS MATTER.
COMMISSIONER LOY.POINTED OUT THAT WE NEED TO GIVE THE CITY SOME-
THING DEFINITE SO THEY CAN ANSWER THE FAA, SHE SUGGESTED SELECTING A SITE
AND AT LEAST TWO ALTERNATES BY DECEMBER 21sT,
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COMMISSIONER SIEBERT REQUESTED THAT THE ADMINISTRATOR CHECK ON
A POSSIBLE SITE CONSISTING OF UNIMPROVED PASTURE LAND WHICH IS LOCATED
NORTH OF THE CORRIGAN RANCH, AND THE ADMINISTRATOR INDICATED HE WOULD DO SO.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED ON SITE N0, 3 WHICH WAS PRESENTED AS FIRST
CHOICE IN THE REPORT OF THE SOLID WASTE COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND IS
LOCATED WEST OF KINGS HIGHWAY IN THE VICINITY OF KINGSBERRY AND LINDSEY
ROADS,
THE POSSIBILITY OF HAVING TO GO TO CONDEMNATION WAS DISCUSSED
AND ALSO HOW TO GO ABOUT PAYING FOR A LANDFILL. SITE.
ATTORNEY COLLINS SUGGESTED, SINCE THIS MATTER AFFECTS EVERYONE
IN THE COUNTY, THERE WOULD BE NOTHING WRONG WITH OBTAINING A LOAN AND THEN
USING THE CHARGES MADE FOR USE OF THE LANDFILL TO REPAY THE LOAN.
-IT WAS NOTED THAT IT WOULD TAKE A LONG TIME TO ARRANGE SUCH A
LOAN, AND THE BOARD THEN DISCUSSED SETTING UP A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT
AS AN ALTERNATIVE.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
SCHMUCKER, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AUTHORIZED THF EMPLOYMENT OF ENGINEER
.JAMES BEINDORF TO WORK WITH THE SOLID WASTE COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS
SUGGESTED IN ITEM 3 OF THEIR REPORT AS FOLLOWS:
Item 3. Selection of Engineering Firm:
Using existing Engineering Firm
resumes - select an engineering firm by 12/15/76.
Engineering Firm - Instructions to:
(A) Inspect.County selected sites - 12/15/76.
(B) Prepare feasibility reports on 3 sites - 12/15/76.
(C) Report to County Commission on No. 1 site and present
feasibility report - 2/2/77.
(D) Instruct Engineering Firm to proceed with preparation of
plans and documentation necessary and act as County Agents
to DER & other regulatory agencies for permits - 2/2/77.
(E) Instruct Engineering Firm to prepare plans and specifications
for construction on permanent site - 4/20/77 or 5/4/77.
(F) Instruct Engineering Firm to deliver plans and specifications
for construction by - 6/1/77.
CHAIRMAN WODTKE INSTRUCTED THE ADMINISTRATOR TO SELECT ONE OR
TWO ADDITIONAL SITES FOR LANDFILL PURPOSES.
CHAIRMAN WODTKE INSTRUCTED THE ADMINISTRATOR AND COMMISSIONER
Loy, TOGETHER WITH ENGINEER BEINDORF, TO WORK UP A PROJECT SCHEDULE THAT
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WILL SUFFICE TO MEET THE DEADLINE OF DECEMBER IST SET BY THE FAA AND WORK
ON THE PROPOSAL SET OUT IN THE REPORT OF THE SOLID WASTE COUNCIL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE SELECTING DATES THEY THINK ARE POSSIBLE.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LOY, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY INSTRUCTED THE ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE
SETTING UP A MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING DISTRICT FOR SALVAGE AND WASTE DIS-
POSAL, SETTING A 3 MILL CAP FOR ADVERTISING PURPOSES, AND AUTHORIZ'-D THE
PTTORNEY TO ADVERTISE A PUBLIC HEARING IN THIS REGARD FOR DECEMBER 15,
1976, AT 11:30 O'CLOCK A.M.
COMMISSIONER LOY REPORTED ON THE STATUS OF THE RESOURCE RECOVERY
PROGRAM AND INFORMED THE BOARD THAT ST. LUCIE COUNTY UPON BEING RELEASED
AS A DESIGNATED AREA, HAS DETERMINED THAT THEY WILL BE ABLE TO HANDLE THE
NON -DESIGNATED AREA REQUIREMENTS WITHOUT HIRING A CONSULTANT. SHE STATED
THAT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY WILL NEED TO HIRE A CONSULTANT FOR THIS.,PURPOSE
AND DISCUSSED HOW TO GO ABOUT INTERVIEWING THE ENGINEERS.
ATTORNEY COLLINS STATED THAT THE STATUTES REQUIRE THAT YqU INTER-
VIEW THREE OR MORE, BUT YOU MAY SCREEN THE NAMZS SUBMITTED DOWN TO THREE.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED IN REGARD TO INTERVIEWING THE TOP THREE ON
THE LIST OF ENGINEERS SUBMITTED TO INDIAN RIVER AND ST, LUCIE COUNTIES AND
SETTING A SPECIFIC DATE,
CHAIRMAN WODTKE NOTED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A COMMITTEE
CONDUCT THE INTERVIEW -IN FRONT OF THE BOARD AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT CON-
SIST OF MR. BEINDORF, ADMINISTRATOR .JENNINGS AND COMMISSIONER SCHMUCKER,
WHO ARE ALL ENGINEERS AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT WHAT IS REQUIRED. THE BOARD
AGREED,
IT WAS AGREED TO TRY TO SET UP A MEETING TO HEAR THESE INTERVIEWS
ON EITHER THE 8TH OR 9TH OF DECEMBER, AND CHAIRMAN WODTKE INSTRUCTED COM-
MISSIONER LOY TO CONTACT THE ENGINEERS AND REPORT BACK.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER LOY,
THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO SELECT AS PER CHAPTER_287.055, FLORIDA
STATUTES, THE FOLLOWING THREE ENGINEERING FIRMS:
POST, BUCKLEY, SCHUH & ,JERNIGAN, INC. OF MIAMI
CONNELL, METCALF & EDDY, INC. OF CORAL GABLES
STOTTLER, STAGG & ASSOC. OF CAPE CANAVERAL
AND PROCEED TO HOLD INTERVIEWS WITH THESE CANDIDATES AT A TIME TO BE DETER-
MINED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR.
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CHAIRMAN WODTKE ANNOUNCED THAT DISCUSSION IN REGARD TO WORK
REQUESTED BY OWNERS OF THE ASPHALT PLANT ON SOUTH U.S. 1 WILL BE HELD OVER
UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING AND INSTRUCTED ADMINISTRATOR .JENNINGS TO RESEARCH
THIS MATTER AND PLACE IT ON THE NEXT AGENDA
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: TREASURY FUND Mos. 53289 - 53553
INCLUSIVE. SUCH BILLS AND ACCOUNTS BEING ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE
LLERK 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 7:50 O'CLOCK P.M.
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