HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/27/1980 (2)WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1980
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
1053 20TH PLACE, VERO BEACH, FLORIDA, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1980,
AT 8:30 O'CLOCK A.M. PRESENT WERE WILLARD W. SIEBERT, JR., CHAIRMAN;
ALMA LEE Loy, VICE CHAIRMAN; WILLIAM C. WODTKE, JR.; R. DON DEESON;
AND PATRICK B. LYONS. ALSO PRESENT WERE JACK G. JENNINGS, COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR; L.S. "TOMMY" THOMAS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATOR;
GEORGE G. COLLINS, JR., ATTORNEY TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS;
JEFFREY BARTON, FINANCE OFFICER: BAILIFF DAN FLEISCHMAN; AND VIRGINIA
HARGREAVES AND JANICE CALDWELL, DEPUTY CLERKS.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER.
COMMISSIONER LOY LED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG,
AND PASTOR ANDREW C. DIEHL III, OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH, GAVE THE
INVOCATION.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
THE CHAIRMAN ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS
TO THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 30, 1980.
COMMISSIONER Loy SUGGESTED THAT ON PAGE 9, PARAGRAPH 5,
LINE 3, CHANGE THE WORD "AT" TO THE PHRASE "IN THE VICINITY OF."
COMMISSIONER Loy SUGGESTED THAT ON PAGE 37, LINE 9, CHANGE
"TRIMM" TO "TRIM."
COMMISSIONER Loy SUGGESTED THAT ON PAGE 66, LINE 3, CHANGE
"COMMUNITY" TO "COUNTY."
THOSE CORRECTIONS HAVING BEEN MADE, ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 30, 1980, AS WRITTEN.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LYONS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ADDED - THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF
THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 1980 TO THE AGENDA.
THE CHAIRMAN ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS
TO THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 1980.
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COMMISSIONER LYONS SUGGESTED THAT ON PAGE 15, LINES 17
AND 19; PAGE 16, LINES 3, 9, 14, 19, AND 28; AND PAGE 18, LINE 3,
THE NAME SHOULD BE CORRECTED TO READ "R. DALE PATCHETT."
COMMISSIONER Loy SUGGESTED THAT ON PAGE 27, LINES 1, 21, 24,
AND 29; AND LINES 1 AND 17, CHANGE "HAYWOOD" TO READ "HAIMOWITZ."
COMMISSIONER Loy SUGGESTED THAT ON PAGE 40, PARAGRAPH 3,
CHANGE "PASTER" TO "PASTOR."
COMMISSIONER Loy SUGGESTED THAT ON PAGE 57, LINE 25, CHANGE
"FACT" TO "FACE."
THOSE CORRECTIONS HAVING BEEN MADE, ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER
WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 13, 1980, AS WRITTEN.
ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
THE CHAIRMAN ASKED IF THERE WERE ANY ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA.
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR NELSON REQUESTED ADDING AN ITEM
CONCERNING THE SUNCOM LINES AGREEMENT,
COMMISSIONER WODTKE REQUESTED ADDING A DISCUSSION REGARDING
THE RESIGNATION OF DICK BIRD ON THE ZONING BOARD, AND A POSSIBLE
REPLACEMENT.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT REQUESTED ADDING A DISCUSSION ON THE
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN; AND AN ITEM REGARDING A POSSIBLE JOINT
MEETING WITH THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION.
COMMISSIONER LYONS ASKED IF THE ADMINISTRATOR RECEIVED A
REQUEST FOR A MEETING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AND COUNTY COMMISSION.
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR NELSON STATED THAT HE HAD A REQUEST
TO SCHEDULE A JOINT MEETING, AND REPORTED THAT IT WAS AN OVERSIGHT
AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE AGENDA - AND THE CHAIRMAN STATED
IT SHOULD BE ADDED TODAY.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LYONS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LOY, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED ADDING THE ABOVE ITEMS TO THE
AGENDA.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WODTKE, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS 80-75, 80-841 AND
80-85 TO BE USED LATER ON DURING THE DAY.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMIVdMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, on October 20, 1977 the Board of County Commission
of Indian River County, Florida, along with other local officials,
conducted a ground -breaking ceremony with the various representati
from the Department of Transportation, District 4, preceding the
commencement of construction on the 17th Street Bridge; and
WHEREAS, it was only through the efforts and cooperation of
Department of Transportation, Dictrict 4, that Indian River
ty was able to obtain a badly needed second span across the
an River; and
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WHEREAS, efforts have been underway since 1968 for the con- C
'struction of a new bridge and only,through the diligence, cooperaticM
expertise and cpnsistent support from the Department of Transportatio
District 4, did the bridge become a reality; and C
WHEREAS, the District Engineers involved both preceding and
during the construction of the 4,730 foot span were ARNOLD RAMOS,
BEN C. SIMPSON AND WILLIAM K. "BILL" FOWLER; and
WHEREAS, JOHN C. GOODKNIGHT served as Deputy District
ineer during the entire planning, location and construction
ses; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 1979 the long awaited and badly
needed bridge was opened for public traffic available for the use
and benefit of all citizens and visitors of Indian River County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board
honors the Department of Transportation, District 4, its District
engineers, ARNOLD RAMOS., BEN C. SIMPSON and WILLIAM K. "BILL"
FOWLER, and its Deputy District Engineer JOHN C. GOODKNIGHT; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that without the support and
ncouragment of the Department of Transportation, District 4, the
adly needed causeway would not have been as expeditiously com-
leted for the benefit of Indian River County.
Said Resolution shall become effective as of the 27th
Of August , 1980.
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WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 80- 84 Indian River County
honored the Department of Transportation, District 4, for -its
help in the construction of the 17th Street Bridge; and
WHEREAS, the $9,400,000.00 facility was awarded and con-
structed by GULF CONTRACTING, INC.; and
WHEREAS, the construction of the 17th Street Bridge
proceeded without delay and was completed in a timely fashion
according to the Contract and with consideration for ecology and
environmental concern; and
WHEREAS, MR. HENRY DRAWDY was the Superintendent of
construction for GULF CONTRACTING, INC. during the building of
the 17th Street Bridge; and
WHEREAS, MR. HENRY DRAWDY, on behalf of GULF CONTRACTING,
INC., completed the construction ahead of schedule and worked
closely with local governmental and local environmental agencies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, the the Board, on
behalf of itself and its citizens, honors GULF CONTRACTING, INC.
and its Superintendent, MR. HENRY DRAWDY, for their professional
construction of the 17th Street Bridge, efforts in dealing with
local governmental and environmental interests and completion
of the badly needed 4,730 foot causeway prior to the Contract
date.
Said Resolution shall be effective as of the 27th day
f August , 1980.
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APPROVAL OF CLERK'S AGENDA
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR
A PERMIT TO CARRY A CONCEALED FIREARM FOR:
MARGARET M. MADSEN DUKE NEWCOME
RONALD RAY BOEHL
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE CHAIRMAN'S SIGNATURE
FOR THE FOLLOWING DEPUTY APPOINTED BY SHERIFF JOYCE:
LAWRENCE E. SPENCER
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE PETITION FOR ADMISSION TO
A. G. HOLLEY STATE HOSPITAL FOR W. T. WALTON,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED OUT -OF -COUNTY TRAVEL FOR
JUDITH A. WAKEFIELD, COUNTY EXTENSION DIRECTOR, AS FOLLOWS:
SEPTEMBER 3 ORLANDO AREA 4-H HORSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(EVENING) MEETING WITH NEW EXTENSION HORSE
SPECIALIST.
SEPTEMBER 24 FT. LAUDERDALE ORGANIZATIONAL TRAINING (HOME
EC. TRAINING ON BEING ORGANIZED)
(ON STATE TRAVEL FUNDS).
THERE SHOULD BE A DISTRICT 4-H COUNCIL MEETING THIS MONTH, BUT
IT HAS NOT BEEN SCHEDULED YET. IT WILL BE AN EVENING MEETING,
PROBABLY IN COCOA.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE STATE WITNESS PAY ROLL,
CIRCUIT COURT, SPRING TERM, 1980, IN THE AMOUNT OF $37.04.
THE FOLLOWING REPORTS WERE RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK:
TRAFFIC VIOLATION BUREAU - SPECIAL TRUST FUND
MONTH OF JULY, 1980
TRAFFIC VIOLATION FINES BY NAME - JULY, 1980,
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DISCUSSION RE PISTOL PERMITS
COMMISSIONER LYONS EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT THE PISTOL
PERMIT BEING ISSUED TODAY TO DUKE NEWCOME.
ATTORNEY COLLINS EXPLAINED THAT THE COUNTY WAS IN A POSITION
TO CONTROL THE PERMITS, NOT PROHIBIT THEM.
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR NELSON INTERJECTED THAT THE SHERIFF
HAD CHECKED THE BACKGROUND OF THE APPLICANT AND AGREED THAT HE COULD
CARRY A GUN.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT NOTED THAT ITEM 11 REGARDING THE COUNTY
SUPPORT OF THE VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
INC., AS REQUESTED BY SUE SCHLITT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WAS WITHDRAWN
FROM THE AGENDA.
OUT -OF -COUNTY TRAVEL - NUZIE & JOHNSON
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEESON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WODTKE, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED OUT -OF -COUNTY TRAVEL FOR S. LEE
NUZIE AND .JERRY JOHNSON, TO ATTEND THE RADIOLOGICAL MONITORING
SCHOOLING ON AUGUST 25 TO 29, 1980, AT WILDWOOD, FLORIDA.
THE BOARD NEXT CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING LETTER FROM .JOHN
BEIDLER, PRESIDENT OF THE LIBRARY BOARD:
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August 13, 1980
The Honorable W. W. Siebert
Chairman
Indian River County Commissioners
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Dear Mr. Siebert,
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The Board of Directors of the -Indian River County Library
made the enclosed Resolution at the August 12th board
meeting.
We look forward to cooperating with you in determining the
library's future.
Sincerely,
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John Beide
Presiden Library Board
August 12, 1930
RESOLUTION:
That the Indian River County Commissioners be advised
that the Indian River County Library Board wishes to
pursue the subject of the county taking over the library
or increase financial participation or any other means
by which the public could be better served.
THE BOARD DISCUSSED THE LETTER AND ITS MEANING.
COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMENTED THAT HE WILL MEET WITH MR.
BEIDLER AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE TO COME UP WITH AN
INTERPRETATION OF THE LETTER AND SOME RECOMMENDATION, THEN REPORT BACK
TO THE BOARD.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE COMMENTED THAT HE HAS INVESTIGATED HOW
OTHER COUNTIES HAVE FUNDED LIBRARIES AND HAS NOW COME UP WITH AN IDEA
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FOR THE BOARD TO CONSIDER. HE STATED THAT IF THE COUNTY,DOES TAKE
OVER THE FULL OPERATION OF THE LIBRARY, IT BE DONE AS A TAXING
AUTHORITY, AFTER A REFERENDUM VOTE IN THE COUNTY, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE
THE MUNICIPALITIES.
COMMISSIONER LYONS STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE NO PROBLEM
WITH THAT SUGGESTION - A TAXING AUTHORITY IS ONE WAY OF KEEPING THIS
MATTER FROM GETTING BURIED IN THE EVERY DAY BUSINESS, HE CONTINUED THAT
HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE A LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD THAT WOULD MEET ABOUT
FOUR TIMES A YEAR AND KEEP THE BOARD INFORMED - PEOPLE WOULD THEN SEE
EXACTLY WHAT THE COST OF THE LIBRARY WOULD BE ON THEIR TAX BILL.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED ABOUT THE TIME ELEMENT.
ATTORNEY COLLINS EXPLAINED THAT YOU HAVE TO HAVE 30 DAYS
PRIOR TO THE REFERENDUM VOTE, AND YOU HAVE TO PASS AN ORDINANCE 20
DAYS BEFORE THAT - IN OTHER WORDS, YOU NEED TO HAVE YOUR ORDINANCE
IN EFFECT BY OCTOBER 9. HE CONTINUED THAT THE MORE DIFFICULT PROBLEM
WOULD BE THE BUDGETING OF THAT DISTRICT - THIS WOULD BE THE MAJOR
ROAD BLOCK, AS YOU MUST HAVE THE DISTRICT IN EXISTENCE,
COMMISSIONER WODTKE DID NOT FEEL THAT THEY COULD TAKE IT
OVER AS OF OCTOBER IST AND WONDERED IF THE BOARD WOULD APPROVE HAVING
A BINDING VOTE THIS YEAR, MAKING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OCTOBER 1, 1981.
COMMISSIONER LYONS THOUGHT THE MAIN THING WAS TO GET THE
MECHANISM SET UP.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE NOTED THAT IF THIS IS GOING TO BE A
COUNTY LIBRARY, IT MUST BE VOTED ON AND APPROVED BY EVERYONE IN THE
COUNTY.
ATTORNEY COLLINS CONCURRED THAT THE MUNICIPALITIES HAVE TO
INDIVIDUALLY AGREE TO JOIN, EACH PASSING AN ORDINANCE.
COMMISSIONER Loy POINTED OUT THAT IN THE BOARD'S OVER -
EXUBERANCE TO GET THIS ON THE BALLOT, IT MIGHT GET LOST WITH ALL THE
OTHER ITEMS ON THE BALLOT.
AFTER SOME DISCUSSION, IT WAS DECIDED THAT COMMISSIONER
LYONS WOULD CHECK FURTHER INTO THIS, AND IF IT TURNS OUT THAT WE
CANNOT GET IT ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT, HE WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON
THE MATTER.
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LIBRARY PLANNING GRANT - APPOINTMENT OF CONSULTANT
THE BOARD REVIEWED THE LETTER FROM T. R. `JASON, CHAIRMAN
OF THE AD HOC LIBRARY STUDY COMMITTEE, AND ALSO THE RESUME OF
F. WILLIAM SUMMERS, AS FOLLOWS:
735 Bahia Mar Road
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
August 18, 1980
Mrs. Betty Rogers, Library Director
Indian River County Library
1028 -20th Place
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Dear Betty:
Per our telephone conversation of Friday, August 15, 1980,
this letter is to confirm our selection of Mr. F. William
Summers as Consultant for the Long Range Library Planning
Grant. I am, by this communication, notifying Commissioner
Pat Lyons of the results of our resume' review. The Ad Hoc
Committee would appreciate your contacting us regarding the
acceptance by Mr. Summers of this assignement, and we wish
to participate in defining the scope of work and other para-
meters to be reviewed in this planning study.
Your kind cooperation will be most appreciated.
Very truly yours,
AD HOC LIBRARY STUDY COMMITTEE
BY
T. R. Nason, Chairman
cc: Pat Lyons
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RESUME
F. William Summers
College of Librarianship
University of South Caorlina
Columbia, S. C. 29208
Telephone: 803-777-3858
EDUCATION
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Residence:
315 Tyler Street
Columbia, S. C. 29205
Telephone: 803-256-6782
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, Ph.D., 1973
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, M.L.S., 1959
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, B.A., 1955
LIBRARY EXPERIENCE
University of South Carolina 1976- Dean/Professor
College of Librarianship 1971-1976 Assistant Dean/Professor
Columbia, South Carolina
Rutgers University 1969-1971 Lecturer (part-time)
Graduate School of Library
Service
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Florida State Library 1965-1969 State Librarian
Tallahassee,' Florida
Graduate Library School 1964-65 Lecturer (part-time)
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island
Providence Public Library 1961-65 Assistant Library and
Providence, Rhode Island Associate Librarian
Cocoa Public Library 1959-1961 Director
Cocoa, Florida
Linden Public Library 1958-59 Senior Librarian
Linden, New Jersey
Jacksonville Public Library 1955, 1957 Librarian I
Jacksonville, Florida 1948-53 Student Assistant
MILITARY SERVICE
U. S. Navy, Lt. j.g. 1955-57 Cryptographer and Aide
the Commander
U.S. Taiwan Defense Command
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Taiperi, Taiwan
American Library Association
Committee on Program Evaluation and Support, 1977 -
Council, 1973-77
Chairman, Library Research Round Table, 1973
Chairman, Code of Ethics Committee
Committee on Accreditation, Chairman, 1972, 1973
Member, Library of Congress Advisory Committee on Libraries, 1976-77
Southeastern Library Association Program Chairman, 1974
Rhode Island Library Association:
Executive Director, National Library Week.
Chairman, Committee on Government Relations
2nd Vice President, lst Vice President, President
Rhode Island Board of Library Co=issi.oners, 1963-65
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PUBLICATIONS
Editor, Library Trends, Fall 1977, Issue on Governance.
"The Use of Formulae in Resource Allocation," Library Trends, April, 1975.
"A Change in Budgetary Thinking." American Libraries, December, 1971.
Library Service in the 70's, A paper presented to the Ohio Library
Association, 1970.
The Realities of the 70's, A paper presented to the Kentucky Library
Association, 1969.
With Ralph Blasingame. State and Regional Library Studies, a state of
the art paper. ERIC/CLIS, 1970.
"State Libraries and Centralized Processing,." Library Resources and
Technical Services, Spring 1970.
Martin, Lowell, ete.al., Library Service in Pennsylvania Communications, a
survey of Ohio Libraries, 1968.
LIBRARY STUDIES AND SURVEYS
Louisville, Kentucky
Okaloosa County, Florida
Pinellas County, Florida
West Florida Regional Library
Sarasota County, Florida
Broward County, Florida
State Library of Ohio
HONORS
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Beta Phi Mu (professional honorary) /
Research Fellow, Rutgers University
Who's Who In America, 1969
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Consultant, Louisville Free Public Library
Evaluator, Neighborhood Information Center Project, Consortium of five
large cities.
Evaluator, Minority Manpower Project, American Library Association
Consultant to Library Schools in Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kansas, Rhode Island,
Mississippi
Member, Board of Consultants, Pahlavi National Library, Tehran, Iran
Served on adviaory Po*xmi.ttee to Nelson Associates, Inc. for the nation-
wide study of state libraries commissioned by the President's Commission
on Libraries.
Served as consultand: to the Center for Urban Regionalism, Kent State
University on the study of library service in Portage County, Ohio.
Served as consultant to the Bureau -of Economic and Business Research, Ohio
State University on the study of library service in Franklin County, Ohio.
Served as consultant to Nelson Associates, Inc. on the study of library
service to Lucas County, Ohio.
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THE BOARD DISCUSSED THE FUNDING OF MR. SUMMERS' SERVICES
AND NOTED THEY WILL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LYONS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ACCEPTED MR, SUMMERS AS THE CONSULTANT
FOR THE LIBRARY PLANNING GRANT, WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT HIS
SERVICES WILL BE PAID FOR AND WILL NOT EXCEED THE GRANT, AND THE SCOPE
OF HIS INVESTIGATION WILL BE CONCURRED BETWEEN THE LIBRARY AND THE
AD HOC COMMITTEE.
FIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND INDIAN RIVER SHORES
THE BOARD REVIEWED THE REVISIONS OF THE COUNTY/TOWN FIRE
AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 15, 1980, AS FOLLOWS:
Council Members
EDWARD J. NOLAN, Mayor
SUZANNE M. BODEN, Vice -Mayor
GEORGE P. BUNNELL
FRITZ E. GIERHART
THAD D. WILKINS
MEMORANDUM
TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES
6001 NORTH A -1-A
INDIAN RIVER SHORES, FLORIDA 32960
Telephone: AC 305-562-1736
August 15, 1980
TO: W. W. Siebert, Jr., Chairman
County Commissioners
FROM: Edward J. Nolan, Mayor
RE: County/Town Fire Agreement
CHESTER E. CLEM
Town Attorney
VIRGINIA L. GILBERT
Town Clerk
JOHN CURTIN
Town Engineer
The Council of Indian River Shores voted unanimously
to accept the proposal offered by Mr. Siebert with only
minor variations as contained in the attached letter.
dward J. Nolati, Mayor
Town of Indian. Wt Lver Shores
Council Members
EDWARD J. NOLAN, Mayor
SUZANNE M. BODEN, Vice -Mayor
GEORGE P. BUNNELL
FRITZ E. GIERHAR T
THAD D. WILKINS
TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES
6001 NORTH A -1-A
INDIAN RIVER SHORES, FLORIDA 32960
Telephone: AC 305-562-1736
August 15, 1980
REVISIONS TO TOWN FIRE AGREEMENT
CHESTER E. CLE',A
Town Attorney
VIRGINIA L. GILBERT
Town Clerk
JOHN CURTIN
--Tgwn Engineer
1. The Town would provide fire protection for that area
east of the Indian River and north of the Town of Indian River
Shores to the Sebastian Inlet for a period of three (3) years
without cost to the County or Fire District.
2. The Town of Indian River Shores will convey to the
County or the Fire District the 1000 gpm American La France
Pumper with the related equipment that was received at time of
purchase.
3. All additional fire equipment including the Fire
Rescue vehicle will be made available during an emergency,
when called, at no charge to either the County or Fire District.
4. No change
5. No change
6. The 1000 gpm American La France Pumper would be trans-
ferred into the South County Fire District upon its approval.
7. $12,000/year will be paid to the Town of Indian River
Shores by the County or the Fire District for a period of two
(2) years to provide a Tanker Truck (2500 gal. cap.). Without
the tank vehicle it would be impossible to abide by the terms
of the agreement. We could not fulfill the technical require-
ments without an adequate supply of water.
8. Indian River Shores will reach an agreement with Orchid
for providing fire protection services.
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TO: T%:YOR NOLAN
FROM: W. W. SIEBERT, JP..
RE: COUNTY - TOW1FIRE AGREEE.►•_ENT
DATE: AUGUST 14, 1980
Dear Mayor Nolan:
At the Budoet workshop meeting, we discussed the -following
compromise to settling the litigation between the town and
county of the -fire station and equipment. The County Commis-
sion informally acreed to the following:
1. The Town would maintain fire protection for the North
Beach (on the beach area) and the Town of" Orchid or three
veers at no cost.
2. The Town would ccnvey to Indian River County or the new
fire district the pumper and_ related equipment.
3. The aerial truck would be made available for the entire
county and all municipalities at no charge.
4. The contracts between the town and. county would be
terminated and all fire related pend?ng litication dismissed.
5. Monies previously paid by the county to the town -would
be considered part of the settlement.
16. The pumper would be transferred into the South County
Fire District upon its approval.
7. In the event the South County fire District Referendum
Lgi ls, the county will budget $12,000.00 per year for the next
two years for the Lurc.nase of a tanner truck by the Town to be
used- 1n se 3c'_,iC the un_nccrDC_ a ted area. The $12,000.00 a
:'ear, although used to p•_,rc ;ase the pui:wer, shall he the co:-pen-
satlon to the Town for servicing the unincorporated area durina
the two year period.
Please review these items at vour earliest convenience with
the other councilmen and advise the county of' the town's position.
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ERNEST POLVERARI, FIRE CHIEF OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES, CAME
BEFORE THE BOARD AND EXPLAINED THAT WHEN THE PUMPER TRUCK WAS
PURCHASED, IT CAME MINUS SOME MATERIALS, SUCH AS A HOSE AND THE
ASSOCIATED NOZZLES, ETC.; AND ONLY HAD THE EQUIPMENT JUST AS IT DID
WHEN DELIVERED FROM THE DEALER.
ATTORNEY COLLINS ASKED IF ANYTHING HAD BEEN TAKEN OFF OF
THE VEHICLE, AND CHIEF POLVERARI REPLIED NEGATIVELY,
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED ON THE AERIAL FIRE TRUCK AND IT WAS
DETERMINED THAT THE BOARD WOULD LIKE IT AVAILABLE FOR TRAINING
PURPOSES; ALSO ON AN AS -NEEDED BASIS, AND THAT IT WOULD REMAIN AT
ITS PRESENT LOCATION IN INDIAN RIVER SHORES.
COMMISSIONER Loy SUGGESTED ADDING A PHRASE INDICATING THAT
THE LADDER TRUCK WILL BE AVAILABLE NOT JUST IN EMERGENCIES, AND THAT
IT WOULD BE AVAILABLE IF A TRAINING SESSION WAS SCHEDULED,
ATTORNEY COLLINS GAVE HIS VIEWPOINT: THE TOWN WAS SAYING
THAT IF THE COUNTY WANTS THEM TO PROVIDE FIRE SERVICE, THEY ARE GOING
TO HAVE TO HAVE WATER, AND IF THE COUNTY WANTS THEJOWN TO ALSO HAVE
THE WATER, THE COUNTY WILL HAVE TO CONTRIBUTE.
MORE DISCUSSION FOLLOWED ALONG THOSE LINES.
CHIEF POLVERARI NOTED THAT IF THE DISTRICT IS NOT PASSED,
THE TOWN WILL STILL HAVE TO PROVIDE FOR THE FIRE PROTECTION IN THE
NORTH BEACH.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT WONDERED HOW THE COUNTY CAN ENTER INTO A
FORMAL AGREEMENT AT THIS TIME, NOT KNOWING WHAT THE OUTCOME OF THE
ELECTION WILL BE ON SEPTEMBER 9TH REGARDING THE DISTRICT.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE THOUGHT THAT TODAY THE BOARD WAS GOING
TO DISCUSS THE TOWNS REPLY TO OUR RECOMMENDATION, AND AFTER SEPTEMBER
9TH, THE BOARD CAN ADDRESS THE FORMAL DOCUMENTS AS NEEDED.
ATTORNEY COLLINS AFFIRMED THAT THE DISTRICT TAKES EFFECT UPON
THE PASSAGE OF THE REFERENDUM.
THE BOARD DETERMINED THAT THE LADDER TRUCK WAS AN EXTREMELY
VITAL PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
CHIEF POLVERARI EXPLAINED THAT THE LADDER TRUCK IS THE
GREATEST THING TO HAVE WHEN YOU NEED IT, BUT YOU MUST ALSO BE ABLE
TO MAN THE TRUCK.
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COMMISSIONER LOY THOUGHT THE BOARD SHOULD CONTINUE TO
OPERATE UNDER THE PREMISE THAT THE DISTRICT WILL PASS.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT CHAIRMAN
SIEBERT WOULD GET TOGETHER WITH MAYOR NOLAN TO DISCUSS THE VARIOUS
POINTS, THEN MEET WITH ATTORNEY COLLINS AND PREPARE AN AGREEMENT,
ASSUMING THE DISTRICT WILL PASS.
SUNCOM AGREEMENT
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR NELSON ADVISED THAT ATTORNEY COLLINS
HAS REVIEWED THE SUNCOM AGREEMENT AND HAS APPROVED IT. HE ADDED THAT
THE TELEPHONE COMPANY WILL SET UP A TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR THIS SYSTEM.
MR. NELSON ADVISED THAT ONCE THE SYSTEM IS INSTALLED IN THE ADMINIS—
TRATION COMPLEX AND COURTHOUSE, CERTAIN DESIGNATED LINES WILL HAVE
ACCESS TO THE NETWORK AND CHARGES FOR THIS SERVICE WILL BE BASED ON
THE COUNTY'S PRO RATA SHARE OF THE SYSTEM USAGE, AND SHALL COVER
ADMINISTRATION COST AS WELL AS NETWORK UTILIZATION. HE CONTINUED
THAT IN THE PAST, THE CHARGE HAS BEEN 12� TO 15� PER MINUTE FOR ANY
LONG DISTANCE CALL WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE UNITED STATES. MR. NELSON
THEN RECOMMENDED THAT THE CHAIRMAN EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
ATTORNEY COLLINS RECOMMENDED THAT A SENTENCE BE ADDED TO
THE AGREEMENT THAT THE COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONTROL USAGE OF
THE TWO LINES IN THE SYSTEM.
DISCUSSION ENSUED.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LYONS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AUTHORIZED THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN THE
SUNCOM AGREEMENT, WITH THE ADDITIONAL RESTRICTION AS TO CONTROL USAGE
OF THE LINES, AS OUTLINED BY THE ATTORNEY.
This AGREEMENT is by and between, Indian River County
hereinafter referred to as the COUNTY, and the State of Florida
Department of General Services, Division of Communications,'here-
in.after referred to a,, the STATE, regarding the COUNTY'S partici.
pation in the SUNCOM Intercity Network.
The STATE shall provide to the COUN'fY accessibility to the SUNC0t1
Intercity Network and any future long distance system, as re-
questcd by the COUNTY and as provided by'the STATE. All lines not
restricted by the COUNTY shall have access to the STATE long
distance network. Charges shall be paid to the STATE by the COUNTY
for this7service and shall he based upon the COUNTY'S prorated
share of the system usage and shall cover adRiinistrativc costs as
well as network utilization and shall be consistent with the charges
and services provided to participating State agencies.
The STATE shall provide the COUNTY with an invoice each month for
services utilized.by the COUNTY that are consistent with the billing
system and cons opts used by the participating State agencies.
The COUNTY recognizes and agrees that the billing concepts and net-
work configuration may be subject to changes from time -to -time as a
result of changes in applicable laws, regulations, traffic patterns,
and other conditions which may result in modifications to existing
policy decisiens or directives. The County reserves the right to
control usage of the system at the County facilities.
ATTEST • '
ATTEST:JILL.--jut
Freda Wright, Clerk
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STATE OF rLORInA DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES, MVISION OF
CO><MUNICATIONS
BY
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THE BOARD NEXT CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING REQUEST FROM
SUPERINTENDENT .JAMES A. BURNS:
Telephone (305) 567-7165 SUNCOM No. 465. 1011 SCHOOL BOARD
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Chhairmaairman
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1426 19th Street - P. 0. Box 2848 - Vero Beach, Florida 32960 GARY Vice--CChaairmanirman Y
JAMES A. BURNS, Superintendent RICHARD A. BOLINGER
RUTH R. BARNES
DOROTHY A.TALBERT
August 12, 1980
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Mr. Jack Jennings
Administrative Office
City of Vero Beach
Roads & Bridges Department
2345 14th Avenue
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Dear Mr. Jennings:
This is to inquire as to the availability of two con-
crete -culverts which could be used to improve the obstacle
course' -at Vero Beach Senior High School. This obstacle
course is used daily by our Physical Education'and Aerospace
Education classes as well as by our athletes. It is also
available for public use after school hours.
Your thoughtful consideration of this request is
greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
James A. Burns
'Superintendent
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ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS STATED THAT THE CULVERTS ARE NOT
BROKEN OR DAMAGED, AND COULD BE USED IF THE COUNTY HAD A NEED FOR
THEM - ORDINARILY THE COUNTY DOES NOT STOCK CONCRETE CULVERTS.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WODTKE, FOR APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST OF DR. BURNS IN HIS LETTER OF
AUGUST 12, 1980 FOR TWO CONCRETE CULVERTS.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE SUGGESTED ADDING THE STIPULATION THAT
IF THE CULVERTS ARE USABLE AND THE COUNTY NEEDS THEM, WE CAN GET THEM
BACK.
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR NELSON COMMENTED THAT THERE IS
REALLY NO NEED FOR THEM IN OUR SYSTEM.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE THEN WITHDREW HIS SECOND.
COMMISSIONER DEESON THEN SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. IT WAS VOTED ON AND
PASSED.
DISCUSSION RE LOCATION OF GIFFORD SEWER PLANT
JOHN ROBBINS, ENGINEER WITH THE JOINT VENTURE, APPROACHED
THE BOARD TO GIVE A STATUS REPORT ON HIS EFFORTS IN FINDING A HOME FOR
THE GIFFORD SEWER PLANT. HE THEN ADVISED THAT THE SOIL BORINGS
SHOULD BE COMPLETED TODAY OF THE WELLFORD HARDEE LAND - IT IS FINE
BROWN SAND WITH A LITTLE BIT OF CLAY. MR. ROBBINS CONTINUED THAT
THEY RAN EIGHT SOIL BORINGS OF 25' OVER 12 ACRES AT THE NORTHERN HALF
OF THE PROPERTY; PRELIMINARY FINDINGS INDICATE THAT THEY COULD GO
WITH PERCOLATION PONDS. HE STATED THAT HE TALKED WITH THE SOILS
PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR FIRST PERMEABILITY TEST, WHICH WAS A GOOD ONE; AND
THEY ARE PLANNING TO DO FOUR MORE AND WILL HAVE THOSE RESULTS LATER.
MR. ROBBINS THOUGHT THIS PROPERTY LOOKED LIKE A VERY GOOD SITE. HE
STATED THAT HE TALKED TO WELLFORD HARDEE, WHO SAID HE WOULD BE AMENABLE
TO A DISCUSSION OF TERMS WITH THE COUNTY. MR. ROBBINS THEN RECOMMENDED
THAT MR. HARDEE'S WELL BE ABANDONED AND THAT THE COUNTY REQUEST THAT
HE CONNECT TO THE GIFFORD WATER SYSTEM; ALSO THE IMPACT FEES THAT
UTILITIES DIRECTOR LINER SHOWED HIM, MAKES THIS RECOMMENDATION
ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE. HE CONCLUDED BY ADVISING THAT HE SHOULD HAVE
A FULL BLOWN REPORT AT THE NEXT MEETING WHICH WILL INCLUDE THE ACREAGE
REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN FOR THE PERCOLATION PONDS.
ATTORNEY COLLINS ADVISED THAT THERE HAS BEEN SOME DISCUSSION
OF THE PURCHASE PRICE, AND THE ABILITY TO COMBINE THE TAPPING IN OF
THE WATER IS A FACTOR THAT WOULD AFFECT THE PURCHASE PRICE.
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MR. ROBBINS RECOMMENDED
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MR. HARDEE'S EXISTING SEWAGE
TREATMENT SYSTEM BE ABANDONED AND THAT HE BE CONNECTED WITH THE
COUNTY'S SYSTEM; THIS WOULD COMBINE TWO PACKAGE PLANTS INTO ONE LARGER
SYSTEM, AND THE DER WOULD ALSO LOOK VERY FAVORABLY AT THIS. HE FELT
THERE IS EXCESS CAPACITY AVAILABLE IN THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT;
AND RECOMMENDED THEY GO AFTER A PERMIT OF 100,000 GALLONS PER DAY
AND UTILIZE THE FULL PLANT CAPACITY - THIS WOULD ALLOW MORE CONNECTIONS
TO THE SYSTEM.
ATTORNEY COLLINS COMMENTED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME
PLANNING FOR THE CAPABILITY OF EXPANDING THE 100,000 GALLONS.
MR. ROBBINS FELT THAT IF THE COUNTY ABANDONED MR. HARDEE'S
WATER TREATMENT PLANT, WE MIGHT EXPAND IT TO 150,000 GALLONS PER DAY.
HE NOTED IT CAN BE EASILY EXPANDED BY USING MODULAR TANKS.
COMMISSIONER LYONS WAS CURIOUS IF IT WAS POSSIBLE, UNDER
THE RULES OF THE FMHA, TO LEASE THE PROPERTY FOR TEN YEARS WITH A
TEN YEAR OPTION FOR RENEWAL, IF MR. HARDEE DOES NOT WANT TO SELL.
MR. ROBBINS NOTED THE INQUIRY AND WOULD TRY TO GET THE
WIN91, .
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT ASKED MR. ROBBINS TO ADVISE THE COUNTY OF
ALL THEIR OPTIONS.
MR. ROBBINS COMMENTED THAT HE WOULD INCLUDE THAT AS PART OF
HIS REPORT, AS HE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE SOILS INFORMATION IN HAND.
HE THEN INTRODUCED RANDY MOSBY, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER, WHO IS WORKING
ON THE WABASSO BEACH PARK PROJECT.
RIOMAR COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE - DISCUSSION OF COVENANT - ACCEPTED
THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING LETTER IN'REGARD TO
A COVENANT WHICH STATES THAT THE GOLF COURSE OWNED BY THE RIOMAR COUNTRY
CLUB WILL BE USED FOR NO OTHER PURPOSE THAN AS A GOLF COURSE FOR AT
LEAST TEN YEARS FROM .JANUARY 1, 1981:
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July 24, 1980
Honorable Chairman and
Members of Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County Courthouse
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Dear Commissioners:
I am secretary of and attorney for The Riomar Country
Club and I request that The Riomar Country Club be placed on
the agenda of either of your meetings which will be held in
August, 1980. The reason for this request is that The Riomar
Country Club desires to submit a covenant that the golf course
owned by it will be used for no other purpose than as a golf
course for at least ten years from January 1, 1981, and to
ask the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida, to accept the covenant, all pursuant to Florida
Statute 193.501.
Petitions similar to this one were filed with the
Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida,
in 1976 and in 1979, but were withdrawn before they were
considered so that no action was taken on either of them.
Florida Statute 193.501 is derived from Chapters 67-528,
69-55, 72-181, 77-102 and 78-354, Laws of Florida, and I attach
hereto a copy of that statute and of.those laws, except for
69.55 which merely renumbered the statute in question fro -m
193.202 to 193.501.
I will appear on behalf of my client and request about
fifteen minutes to make a presentation which will include the
following points, among others:
1. The sole function of The Riomar Country Club
is to operate the golf course in question (plus a small tract
of oceanfront land at the east end of Riomar Drive) for the
benefit of its members. The Riomar Country Club has about
200 members, most of whom each own one share of stock in the
club. Although technically a stock corporation, The Riomar
Country Club makes very little profit and usually just about
breaks even each year.
2. Although The Riomar Country Club is a private
club, the golf course is open to the public on a green fee
basis.
3. The front nine holes of the golf course have
been in continuous use as a golf course since 1919 while the
back nine holes of the golf course have been in continuous
use as a golf course since 1963.
4. The existence and continued existence of the
golf course has increased and will increase the value of
surrounding properties, thereby increasing the ad valorem
tax revenues derived from those surrounding properties.
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LAW OFFICES OF
GOULD, COOKSEY, FENNELL & APPLEBY
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
979 BEACHLAND BOULEVARD
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960
JOHN R. GOULD
BYRON T. COOKSEY
DARRELL FENNELL
TELEPHONE z31-1100
FRANK M. APPLEBY
AREA CODE 305
LAWRENCE A. BARKETT
EUGENE J. O'NEILL
OuR FILE No. 769
July 24, 1980
Honorable Chairman and
Members of Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County Courthouse
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Dear Commissioners:
I am secretary of and attorney for The Riomar Country
Club and I request that The Riomar Country Club be placed on
the agenda of either of your meetings which will be held in
August, 1980. The reason for this request is that The Riomar
Country Club desires to submit a covenant that the golf course
owned by it will be used for no other purpose than as a golf
course for at least ten years from January 1, 1981, and to
ask the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida, to accept the covenant, all pursuant to Florida
Statute 193.501.
Petitions similar to this one were filed with the
Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida,
in 1976 and in 1979, but were withdrawn before they were
considered so that no action was taken on either of them.
Florida Statute 193.501 is derived from Chapters 67-528,
69-55, 72-181, 77-102 and 78-354, Laws of Florida, and I attach
hereto a copy of that statute and of.those laws, except for
69.55 which merely renumbered the statute in question fro -m
193.202 to 193.501.
I will appear on behalf of my client and request about
fifteen minutes to make a presentation which will include the
following points, among others:
1. The sole function of The Riomar Country Club
is to operate the golf course in question (plus a small tract
of oceanfront land at the east end of Riomar Drive) for the
benefit of its members. The Riomar Country Club has about
200 members, most of whom each own one share of stock in the
club. Although technically a stock corporation, The Riomar
Country Club makes very little profit and usually just about
breaks even each year.
2. Although The Riomar Country Club is a private
club, the golf course is open to the public on a green fee
basis.
3. The front nine holes of the golf course have
been in continuous use as a golf course since 1919 while the
back nine holes of the golf course have been in continuous
use as a golf course since 1963.
4. The existence and continued existence of the
golf course has increased and will increase the value of
surrounding properties, thereby increasing the ad valorem
tax revenues derived from those surrounding properties.
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S. The Riomar Country Club is not in the land
development or land sales business in any sense of those
words and, in fact, does not have one square inch of land
for sale.
6. The existence and continued existence of pri-
vately developed golf courses such as this one makes it
unnecessary for county or city governments to develop such
golf courses at great expense to the taxpayers.
7. Except for police protection, golf courses
such as this one require very few governmental services.
8. The existence and continued existence of this
particular golf course has provided and will provide an
attraction for winter visitors, thereby resulting in sub-
stantial benefits to hotels, motels, restaurants and other
elements of the business community.
9. This golf course fits the criteria included
in the preamble to Chapter 67-528, Laws of Florida, attached
hereto .
10. If ad valorem taxes were ever to get so high
that The Riomar Country Club could no longer afford to
operate this golf course and, therefore, put the land to
some other use such as single family homes or multiple family
apartments, as has happened to other golf courses in other
parts of the country, the following adverse things would
occur:
A. Indian River County would lose a tourist
attraction.
B. The demand for governmental services for
schools, hospitals, etc. would increase.
C. The value of surrounding properties would
decline, thereby decreasing the ad valorem tax revenues
derived from those surrounding properties.
D. A beautiful golf course, which enhances the
beauty of the entire community, would no longer exist and
would be replaced by just another group of houses or
apartments.
JRG/tls
Respectfully submi ed,
I
ohn R. Gould
ATTORNEY GOULD APPROACHED THE BOARD AND STATED THAT HE HAS
PRACTICED LAW IN VERO BEACH FOR 29 YEARS, AND HAS NEVER PRESENTED A
MATTER THAT HE FELT WAS AS IMPORTANT TO HIS CLIENT AND TO THE QUALITY
OF LIFE AND THE FUTURE OF THIS COUNTY, AS THIS ONE. HE THEN REVIEWED
FLORIDA STATUTE 193,501 AND EXPLAINED SEVERAL POINTS,
IN ESSENCE THE
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LAW MEANS THAT THE PRIVATE OWNER OF LAND, WHICH LAND IS BEING USED
FOR OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES AND DESIGNED AS A GOLF COURSE,
OFFERS AS A COVENANT THAT THE LAND WILL NOT BE USED FOR ANYTHING OTHER
THAN A GOLF COURSE; IF THE BOARD AGREES TO ACCEPT THE COVENANT FROM
THE OWNER AND THEN RECORDS IT; FOR THE NEXT TEN YEARS IT MUST BE
ASSESSED FOR THAT PARTICULAR USE. ATTORNEY GOULD CONTINUED BY ASKING
WHAT WAS THE NEED FOR A LAW SUCH AS THIS, AND EXPLAINED THAT IT IS
BASED UPON THE EXPERIENCE OF SOME OF THE NORTHERN STATES OVER THE
PAST FEW YEARS. SOME OF THE GOLF COURSES HAD TO SELL THEIR LAND FOR
SUBDIVISIONS SIMPLY BECAUSE THE TAX ASSESSMENT GOT SO HIGH THEY COULD NOT PAY THE
TAXES, HE SAID FOR THAT REASON, IN 1967, THE LEGISLATURE PASSED
FLORIDA STATUTE 193.501 - THE LAW HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM TIME TO TIME
BUT THE MAIN THRUST REMAINS THE SAME. ATTORNEY GOULD THEN READ THE
PREAMBLE, WHICH HAS NEVER BEEN CHANGED SINCE ADOPTED IN 1967. HE
THEN POINTED OUT THAT GOLF COURSES ARE SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED IN THE
DEFINITION OF OUTDOOR FACILITIES.
ATTORNEY GOULD SUGGESTED THE BOARD SHOULD DETERMINE IF
THIS PARTICULAR GOLF COURSE WOULD FALL WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE FLORIDA
STATUTE. HE ADVISED THAT THE SOLE FUNCTION OF THE RIOMAR COUNTRY
CLUB IS TO OPERATE THE GOLF COURSE, WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON A
GREENS FEE BASIS. ATTORNEY GOULD COMMENTED THAT THE FIRST NINE HOLES
WERE BUILT IN 1919 BY A GROUP OF PEOPLE FROM CLEVELAND; THE BACK NINE
HOLES WERE BUILT IN 1962. HE NOTED THAT THE RIOMAR COUNTRY CLUB IS
IN THE BUSINESS TO OPERATE THE GOLF COURSE; DOES NOT HAVE A BAR OR
A LIQUOR LICENSE; WAS DEVELOPED BY PRIVATE MONEY; AND GREATLY ENHANCES
THE VALUE OF THE SURROUNDING PROPERTY. ATTORNEY GOULD ADVISED THAT
IF THE BOARD WOULD COMPARE THE COUNTRY CLUB WITH THE PREAMBLE, THIS
GOLF COURSE FITS ALL THE CRITERIA IN THE PREAMBLE. HE CONTINUED THAT
THE GOLF COURSE MAKES LITTLE DEMAND UPON THE CITY OR COUNTY FOR ANY
SERVICES, EXCEPT IT DOES REQUIRE POLICE PROTECTION. ATTORNEY GOULD
COMMENTED THAT THE LAND IS PROBABLY THE JEWEL OF THE EAST COAST OF
FLORIDA, AND THE GOLF COURSE IS A COMMUNITY ASSET — THIS COVENANT IS
A MEANS TO PERPETUATE ITS EXISTENCE. HE POINTED OUT THAT UNDER
THIS STATUTE, THE BOARD WOULD ACCEPT THIS GOLF COURSE AS AN OUTDOOR
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HE THEN READ ALOUD THE COVENANT SIGNED BY
THE RIOMAR COUNTRY CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND ASKED THE -BOARD TO
ACCEPT IT AND RECORD IT SO THAT THEY COULD GET THE BENEFITS OF THAT
LAW. ATTORNEY GOULD FELT IT WAS A UNIQUE AND VALUABLE ASSET AND
URGED THE BOARD TO TAKE THE ACTION REQUESTED.
COMMISSIONER LYONS INQUIRED HOW MUCH PUBLIC USE THE GOLF
COURSE HAD.
ATTORNEY GOULD DID NOT KNOW EXACTLY, AND ESTIMATED THAT
IN THE SUMMER THERE WAS NOT MUCH USE OF THE GOLF COURSE BUT IN THE
WINTER TIME, THE CLUB GETS ABOUT $30,000 A YEAR IN. GREENS FEES.
HE ADDED THAT IF THE CLUB IS HOLDING A TOURNAMENT, THE COURSE MIGW BE
CLOSED TO NON-MEMBERS; OTHERWISE, IT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED REGARDING REQUESTS FROM OTHER GOLF
COURSES THAT HAD BEEN WITHDRAWN.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT POINTED OUT THAT THE BOARD OUGHT TO BE
AWARE THAT THIS MATTER COULD BE REFERRED TO THE CITY OF VERO BEACH.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE INQUIRED AS TO HOW MANY, OF THE 200
MEMBERS, LIVE ADJACENT TO THE GOLF COURSE.
ATTORNEY GOULD GUESSED IT WOULD BE 10 OR 12 MEMBERS, AND IF
YOU WENT BACK A FEW BLOCKS, THERE WOULD BE A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF
MEMBERS.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE WONDERED IF THE CLUB WAS OPEN TO THE
GENERAL PUBLIC 12 MONTHS OF THE YEAR.
ATTORNEY GOULD REPORTED THE FRONT NINE HOLES MIGHT BE CLOSED
IF THERE IS A TOURNAMENT; AND IT IS CLOSED ON FRIDAYS TO EVERYONE.
HE CONTINUED THAT IN ORDER TO HAVE A MEMBERSHIP IN THE CLUB, YOU HAVE
TO BE PROPOSED BY A MEMBER,
COMMISSIONER LOY ASKED IF ATTORNEY GOULD FELT THAT UNDER
THE COVENANT, THE TAX ASSESSMENT WOULD BE LOWER THAN IT IS PRESENTLY.
ATTORNEY GOULD REPLIED NEGATIVELY; THEY ARE JUST LOOKING
INTO THE FUTURE AND TRYING TO GUARD AGAINST WHAT HAPPENED TO OTHER
GOLF COURSES IN THE NORTHERN CITIES.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT WONDERED IF THERE WAS AN IMMINENT DANGER
THAT THE GOLF COURSE WOULD GO OUT OF BUSINESS, AND ATTORNEY GOULD
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REPLIED THAT THERE WAS NO DANGER OR IMPLIED THREAT - JUST TRYING TO
AVAIL THEMSELVES TO THE LAW.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE INQUIRED ABOUT THEGREENS• FEES, AND
ATTORNEY GOULD RESPONDED HE THOUGHT THEY WERE $10 IN THE SUMMER, AND
$15 IN THE WINTER.
COMMISSIONER LOY ASKED IF THE COUNTRY CLUB HAD AN AGREEMENT
WITH SOME OF THE BEACHFRONT MOTELS TO HANDLE THEIR GUESTS, AND
ATTORNEY GOULD REPORTED THEY DID NOT, AND THEY ALSO DO NOT ADVERTISE.
COMMISSIONER LYONS PERSONALLY FELT THAT THEY SHOULD DO
WHATEVER THEY COULD TO INSURE THAT THIS FACILITY REMAINS AS IT IS.
COMMISSIONER LOY FELT THE BOARD SHOULD CONSIDER THIS MATTER
AS SHE WAS CONCERNED ABOUT OPEN SPACE AND GREEN SPACE IN THE COUNTY -
AND WOULD LIKE TO PROTECT THIS, SHE PO I NTED OUT THAT I"F THE COVENANT ' WERE
APPROVED, THERE ARE PROBABLY OTHER FACILITIES IN THE COUNTY WHO WOULD
WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS. COMMISSIONER LOY STATED THAT SHE
LIKED THE CONCEPT, BUT WOULD LIKE TO FEEL THAT THE BOARD COULD ADD
SOMETHING TO THE COVENANT THAT WOULD BE GUARANTEED; ONE WOULD BE
PUBLIC USAGE. SHE ENCOURAGED THE BOARD TO GIVE THIS SOME CONSIDERATION
AND HOPEFULLY WE COULD PROVIDE BOTH THE PROTECTION THEY NEED, AND
ADDITIONAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.
ATTORNEY COLLINS COMMENTED THAT THE PREAMBLE HAS SET OUT
THE INTENT OF THE STATUTE, AND THIS IS A DISCRETIONARY DECISION FOR
THE BOARD TO MAKE.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A DECISION
COULD BE REACHED WITHOUT A PUBLIC HEARING.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE COMMENTED THAT HE WAS NOT IN FAVOR
OF ENTERING INTO A STIPULATION WITH THE RIOMAR COUNTRY CLUB WHICH
WOULD BE GRANTING THEM RELIEF, BECAUSE HE DID NOT BELIEVE THAT THEY
WANT TO BE A PUBLIC GOLF COURSE. HE ADDED THAT THE BOARD IS GOING TO
BE FACED WITH THE SAME SITUATION WITH OTHER GOLF COURSES.
ATTORNEY GOULD INTERJECTED THAT THIS IS A PRIVATELY OWNED
GOLF COURSE WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON A GREENS FEE BASIS.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED ABOUT THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN A COUNTRY
CLUB MAKING THIS REQUEST AND A GOLF COURSE WHICH IS PART OF A LAND
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
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COMMISSIONER
LOY FELT THE OVERRIDING THING WAS
THE SAFE-
GUARD OF GREEN SPACES; IT IS NOT TO BE PINPOINTED AS TO WHETHER,THE.
RECREATIONAL FACILITY IS GOING PRIVATE OR PUBLIC.
COMMISSIONER LYONS STATED THAT ASSUMING IT WAS DETERMINED
THIS WAS A PUBLIC FACILITY AND, UNDER THE TERMS OF THE STATUTE, THE
BOARD ACCEPTED THE COVENANT AND IT TURNED OUT LATER THAT IT WAS NO
LONGER A PUBLIC FACILITY, WHAT WOULD THE COUNTY'S POSITION BE?
ATTORNEY COLLINS ADVISED THAT THE BOARD COULD TAKE SOME
ACTION AND THE COVENANT WOULD BE IN DEFAULT, AND ATTORNEY GOULD AFFIRMED
THERE WOULD BE NO QUESTION ABOUT THAT.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT THE BOARD WOULD BE
OPENING THE FLOOD GATES ON THIS MATTER, AND FELT THE ONLY WAY HE KNEW
TO KEEP THAT FROM HAPPENING WAS TO REFER IT TO THE CITY OF VERO BEACH.
HE FELT THIS WAS A UNIQUE CASE THAT DOES NOT EXIST WITH OTHER CLUBS.
ATTORNEY GOULD DID NOT WANT TO SUGGEST HOW THE BOARD COULD
DECIDE ON THE OTHER CLUBS, BUT TO NOTE THAT THIS GOLF COURSE HAS BEEN
IN EXISTENCE FOR 60 YEARS. HE ADDED THAT ALL THEY ARE DOING IS LOOKING
TOWARD THE FUTURE.
LOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE THAT THE COUNTY
DOES NOT ACCEPT OR AGREE TO THE COVENANT WITH THE RIOMAR COUNTRY CLUB.
THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER LYONS, SECONDED BY COMMIS-
SIONER LOY,THAT THE COUNTY ACCEPT THE COVENANT OF THE RIOMAR COUNTRY
CLUB AS REQUESTED IN THEIR LETTER OF JULY 24, 1980.
COMMISSIONER LOY COMMENTED THAT IF THE MOTION PASSES, SHE
WOULD LIKE FOR THE BOARD TO HAVE THE RIGHT TO CONFER WITH ATTORNEY
GOULD AND ATTORNEY COLLINS TO ADD JUST A FEW OTHER PRIVISOS TO THE
COVENANT THAT MIGHT BE UNIQUE TO THE COUNTY.
COMMISSIONER LYONS REQUESTED THAT THE ABOVE BE ADDED TO
THE MOTION.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE INQUIRED IF THE BOARD WOULD AGREE TO
THE COVENANT WITHOUT THE CITY OF VERO BEACH BEING INVOLVED.
COMMISSIONER LOY DID NOT THINK IT WOULD MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE;
HOWEVER, IT WOULD SECURE THE RIOMAR COUNTRY CLUB FOR THE FUTURE, AND
ALSO SECURE THE AREA SO THAT IT WILL REMAIN THE TYPE OF FACILITY IT
IS PRESENTLY.
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DISCUSSION FOLLOWED.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. IT WAS VOTED ON
AND PASSED, WITH CHAIRMAN SIEBERT AND COMMISSIONER WODTKE VOTING IN
OPPOSITION.
ATTORNEY COLLINS STATED THAT HE AND ATTORNEY GOULD WILL
MEET AND REVIEW THE COVENANT AND BRING IT BACK TO THE BOARD AT THE
NEXT MEETING.
TRIBUTE TO JACK G. JENNINGS
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT DEFERRED HIS POSITION TO VICE CHAIRMAN LOY,
WHO ASKED COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS TO SIT BESIDE HER FOR THE
PROGRAM TO FOLLOW.
VICE CHAIRMAN LOY ANNOUNCED THAT THIS WAS TRULY -A WONDERFUL
OCCASION TODAY TO COME TOGETHER TO HONOR JACK G. JENNINGS FOR HIS YEARS
OF SERVICE AS COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, AND TO PRESENT HIM WITH SOME
TANGIBLE EVIDENCE OF OUR DEEP APPRECIATION. SHE WENT ON THAT THIS
COUNTY IS A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE IN BECAUSE MR. .JENNINGS CARED. VICE
CHAIRMAN LOY THEN READ ALOUD "A TRIBUTE TO .JACK G. JENNINGS", AND THEN
PRESENTED HIM WITH A PLAQUE. THE TRIBUTE IS AS FOLLOWS:
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Dear Jack,
With your announced retirement as
Administrator for Indian River County,
we on the County Commission desire to
express our appreciation for your
outstanding career on behalf of local
government.
You joined the county as County
Engineer on August 1, 1966, and received
appointment as the first County
Administrator on June 30,1967, by a wise
and visionary predecessor commission.
Your career qualifications at the time
emphasized a knowledge of surveying,
road construction and drainage control,
all within the Indian River County area.
At the time, you were known as a man of
principle, integrity and sound judgment.
Jack, your administration over the
past thirteen years has proved the
wisdom of your original appointment.
Your dedication to public service and
integrity in dealing and solving tha
myriad problems that confront the
County Administration is unsurpassed.
As we look around our beautiful County
today, one cannot help but be impressed
by the orderly growth patterns and fine
transportation system that benefit not
only the local residents, but also attracts
visitors from across the Nation to our
community.
Jack, the parks available to residents
and visitors alike within our County are
attributable to your unfailing efforts to
am acquire recreational facilities for both
present and future generations.
Few men in the State of Florida have
established a better rapport with the
Department of Transportation. Over the
years while working with the various
officials within the Department of
Transportation, you have been able to
accomplish State projects within our
County which have had a tremendous
benefit and influence on the orderly
development and growth patterns of the
area. The major projects that come to
mind are the 17th Street Bridge, Indian
River Boulevard, Barber Avenue, the
Road 60 beautification, State Road 512,
and many others.
Over the years and under your
direction the County Commission has
enacted legislation protecting our area
from indiscriminate and haphazard
development. You have seen the
enactment of Subdivision Regulations,
Mining Regulations, Building Code
Regulations, and Landscape and Site
Plan Ordinances. You have been a prime
mover in protecting our dune ecology and
spoil islands located within the Indian
River.
Under your direct leadership, the
County successfully moved its landfill
operation away from the current airport
to a facility which ranks among the top in
the State and has the capacity of meeting
long-term County needs for solid waste
disposal. .
Jack, although construction will not
have been completed on the new County
Administration Building, it will be a
tribute to your organizational abilities
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and far-sighted attempt to consolidate
governmental functions within one
structure.
So Jack, it is with a deep sense of loss
that the citizens of our County, through
this Commission and we, individually,
express to you our deep appreciation for
the service you have performed on behalf
of Indian River County. Your
accomplishments over the last thirteen
years, some of which we have mentioned,
carry forth and will affect future
administrations and generations of
citizens within our County.
All of your calm caring has improved
the Quality of Life for the people of Indian
River County. We know that your
retirement is well-earned and we are
grateful to you, a most uncommon man,
for the legacy of accomplishment which
you leave.
Presented by Board of County
Commissioners, Indian River County,
Vero Beach, Florida, this 27th Day of
August, 1980.
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COMMISSIONER DEESON NEXT PRESENTED COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
JENNINGS WITH A SCRAP BOOK CONTAINING VARIOUS MEMENTOS AND DOCUMENTS;
COMMISSIONER LYONS REMINISCED ABOUT HIS FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH THE
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR; CITY MANAGER JOHN LITTLE EXPRESSED HIS THOUGHTS
AND HOW HE DEFINED MR. JENNINGS AS BEING A "CLASSY SQUARE;` BEN
SIMPSON, RETIRED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DISCUSSED MR.
.JENNINGS' CAPABILITIES AS A BASS FISHERMAN AND PRESENTED HIM WITH AN
IMPRESSIVE TROPHY; LEWIS GREEN, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE CITY
OF VERO BEACH, READ A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO MR. JENNINGS;
ATTORNEY COLLINS FELT MR. JENNINGS HAS BEEN A TREMENDOUS MONUMENT TO
THE COUNTY; ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR NELSON COMMENTED THAT MR. KENNINGS
HAD BEEN A GREAT MASTER AND THAT HE PLANNED TO CARRY ON IN THE SAME
TRADITION; ERNESTINE PARK SPOKE ABOUT THE CORDIAL WORKING RELATIONSHIP
SHE HAD ENJOYED WITH MR. .JENNINGS; ARNOLD RAMOS, DISTRICT ENGINEER
WITH DOT, NOTED THAT MR. JENNINGS WAS THE BRIGHT SPOT IN INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY AND MADE HIS JOB EASIER; WILLIAM KOOLAGE WELCOMED MR. JENNINGS
INTO THE FAMILY OF RETIREES AND READ A CLEVER POEM; AND COMMISSIONER
WODTKE HAD MR. JENNINGS STAND WHILE HE READ ALOUD TO HIM "STANDING
TALL" AS FOLLOWS:
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CHAIRMAN SIEBERT THEN PRESENTED MR, JENNINGS WITH A
TELEVISION SET, A GIFT FROM THE BOARD,
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS THANKED EVERYONE AND COMMENTED
THAT EVERYBODY WAS MAKING A BIG "TO DO 11 ABOUT ONE MAN MOVING OFF THE
TEAM. HE ADDED THAT NOTHING COULD HAVE BEEN ACCOMPLISHED WITHOUT THE
HELP OF ALL OF HIS ASSOCIATES AND AGAIN THANKED THEM FOR ALL THEIR
COOPERATION,
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THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THEREUPON RECESSED AT
12:10 O'CLOCK P.M. FOR LUNCH AND RECONVENED AT 1:45 O'CLOCK P.M.
WITH THE SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
DEPUTY CLERK VIRGINIA HARGREAVES TOOK OVER FOR DEPUTY CLERK
JANICE CALDWELL FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE MEETING.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION 80 -84 -TO FORMER DOT DISTRICT ENGINEERS
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT CALLED FORWARD ARNOLD RAMOS AND BEN C.
SIMPSON, BOTH FORMER DISTRICT ENGINEERS FOR THE DOT, AND READ ALOUD
RESOLUTION 80-84 THANKING THEM AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DOT FOR THEIR
EFFORTS TOWARDS THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 17TH STREET BRIDGE. HE
PRESENTED MR. RAMOS AND MR. SIMPSON EACH WITH A COPY OF THE RESOLUTION.
CHANGE ORDER #6 FOR COUNTY ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX AND PROGRESS REPORT
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE HERCULES KONTOULAS
INFORMED THE BOARD THAT CHANGE ORDER #6 WHICH HE IS PRESENTING TODAY
IS A NO -COST CHANGE; IT INVOLVES A CHANGE OF THE ARCHITECT S FACIA
DETAIL. HE EXPLAINED THAT THE EXISTING GUTTER WAS NOT SATISFACTORY
AND THEY WENT TO A 20 GA. FRAMING SO WE NOW HAVE A BETTER HORIZONTAL
STIFFENER AND A STRONGER FACIA. THE CHANGE ORDER FIGURE IS ZERO SO
THE CONTRACT FIGURE REMAINS AT $2,756,102.82.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED CHANGE ORDER No. 6 ON THE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING.
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CHANGE
OWNER
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ARCHITECT
Bldg.
ORDER
CONTRACTOR
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AIA DOCUMENT G701
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ARCHITECT'S PROJECT NO: 9363
PROJECT: Indian River County
CHANGE ORDER NUMBER: 6
(name, address)
County Administration
Bldg.
TO (Contractor)
Mr. L. A. Snodgrass
ARCHITECT'S PROJECT NO: 9363
Reinhold Construction
Tne_.
CONTRACT FOR: Additions and
P. 0. Box 666
Renovations
Cocoa, Fla. 32922
(_ I CONtRACT DATE: April 2, 1980
1'ou are directed to make the following changes in this Contract:
As per Change Proposal No. 9 of 7/25/80 (attached)
1) Eliminate use of this existing gutter for drainage, extend
new roofing over gutter to edge of building and install roof
drains at downspouts, as shown in Sketches 1 and 2.
2) Include zinc vertical expansion joints in facia and attach lath
with wire rather than screw fasteners @ ± 12' OC.
3) Attach framing to edge of building at approximate elevation
of existing roof deck and eliminate interior stud.
4) Change to 20 ga. studs spaced 24" o.c., install furring
horizontally to studs beneath lath and eliminate diagonal
bracing.
The original Contract Sum was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,748,000.00
Net change by previous Change Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 8, 102.82
Tht, Contract Sum prior to this Change Order was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,756,102,82
The Contract Sum will be (Xn`i;mXji (d(Xi kk;M (unchanged) by this Change Order . . . 3 000.00
The new Contract Sum including this Change Order will be . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2, 756 , 102,82
the Contract Time will be. MXpt)MIX (i{ditMd1 (unchanged) by ( No ) Days.
The Date of Completion as of the date of this Change Order therefore is Not changed,
Connell Metcalf Eddy _Reinhold Construction Indian River County Comm.
ARCHITECT CONTRACTOR OWNER
_1320 South Di _1_Q_ Hielota P--Q--33ox_666 _21.4.5._14.tb Av-enue _
Addr"s Addross Address 3
Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Cocoa, Florida 32922 Vero Beach, Fla. 32960
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AIA DOCUMENT 0701 - CHANGE GIRDER - APRIL 1970 EDITION - AIAS - 0 1970 - THE
AMIKK AN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW PORK AVE., NW, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006
ONE PAGE
COMMISSIONER LYONS INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE HAS BEEN
CONVINCED THAT THE COST FOR HIS SUGGESTED CHANGE IN THE CONFERENCE
ROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR,WHICH INVOLVED ADDING ANOTHER DOOR, IS TOO
GREAT.
MR. KONTOULAS THEN GAVE THE FOLLOWING PROGRESS REPORT.
THE BIG NEWS AT THE COURTHOUSE IS THAT THE TELEPHONE POLE ON THE WEST
SIDE HAS BEEN REMOVED WHICH ALLOWS CONSTRUCTION OF THE SECOND FLOOR
WALKWAY. THE NEW GROUND TRANSFORMER HAS BEEN ACTIVATED FOR THE
COURTHOUSE ONLY. MR. KONTOULAS REPORTED THAT HE HAS RECEIVED WORD THAT
SOMETIME IN OCTOBER THE ANNEX WILL BE CUT OFF ELECTRICALLY FOR EIGHT
HOURS. THE CONTRACTOR WILL GIVE US SPECIFIC ADVANCE WARNING ABOUT
THIS AND WILL APPROACH EACH DEPARTMENT IN REGARD TO THE DATE. MR.
KONTOULAS CONTINUED THAT THERE IS VERY LITTLE BEING DONE INSIDE THE
COURTHOUSE. THE ELECTRICAL WORK IS BEING CONTINUED, BUT NO FINISHING
OR PATCHING, WHICH HE FOUND DISAPPOINTING. AT THE ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING, THE EXTERIOR IS GOING ALONG REAL WELL AND THE WORK ON THE
PARKING LOTS; THEY ARE DOING BEARING TESTS AND THE CONTRACTOR IS CLEARING
FOR SIDEWALKS AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE EAST PARKING LOT. INSIDE,
THE PLUMBERS ARE STILL WORKING IN THE WEST WINGS. MECHANICALLY THERE
IS SOME MINOR DUCT WORK BEING DONE. THE STUD MAN IS WORKING ON THE
THIRD FLOOR AND IS INSTALLING A DROPPED CEILING. VERY LITTLE FINISHING
HAS BEEN DONE. MR. KONTOULAS EXPLAINED THAT THEY ARE WAITING TO
RECEIVE DOOR FRAMES AND THE CONTRACTOR INFORMED HIM ON MONDAY THAT HE
SHOULD HAVE HAD A DELIVERY OF DOOR FRAMES THE WEEK OF THE 25TH. THAT
IS THE HOLD-UP IN BOTH JOBS IN TRYING TO ADVANCE THE FINISHING PORTION.
IN REGARD TO THE ANNEX BEING WITHOUT POWER FOR EIGHT HOURS,
COMMISSIONER LYONS ASKED IF IT WOULD BE CHEAPER FOR US TO SHUT DOWN
A DAY OR TO HAVE THE CONTRACTOR WORK OVER TIME.
MR, KONTOULAS EXPLAINED EXACTLY WHAT THE CHANGEOVER OF THE
ELECTRICITY WOULD INVOLVE, AND POINTED OUT THAT IT MUST BE DONE IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY CREWS. HE ASSURED THE BOARD THAT EIGHT
HOURS IS THE MINIMUM NECESSARY TO MAKE THE CHANGE OVER.
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CHAIRMAN SIEBERT ASKED IF THIS COULDN'T BE DONE ON A SATURDAY,
AND MR. KONTOULAS NOTED THAT. THIS WOULD REQUIRE PAYING TIME AND A
HALF AND2IN ADDITION, THE CITY CREWS DO NOT WORK ON SATURDAY.-*' HE CON-
TINUED THAT THE CITY HAS BEEN VERY COOPERATIVE IN GETTING THE COURT-
HOUSE ACTIVATED, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE AS MUCH CHANGEOVER TIME.
COMMISSIONER LYONS SUGGESTED THAT WE ASK THE ASSISTANT
ADMINISTRATOR AND MR. KONTOULAS TO TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT THIS MATTER TO
SEE IF WE CAN T AVOID HAVING A FULL EIGHT HOUR SHUTDOWN.
MR, KONTOULAS DID NOT BELIEVE THERE IS ANY SHORTCUT AVAILABLE,
BUT ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR NELSON STATED THAT HE WILL TAKE ANOTHER
LOOK AT THIS SITUATION TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVES.
UPDATE ON STATUS OF FILING FOR EXEMPTION RE 201 PLAN
EN-@INEER JOHN ROBBINS CAME BEFORE THE BOARD TO REPORT ON
FILING FOR AN EXEMPTION TO UTILIZE THE MOSQUITO IMPOUNDMENTS IN CON-
JUNCTION WITH THE 201 PLAN. HE INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE HAD HOPED
THE DATA AVAILABLE THROUGH THE GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION,
THE FLORIDA ENTOMOLOGY LAB, MOSQUITO CONTROL, AND HARBOUR BRANCH,
ETC., WOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO PROCEED WITH FILING THE PETITION WITH
THE ATTORNEYS IN TALLAHASSEE BUT AFTER COLLECTING DATA FROM THE VARIOUS
AGENCIES AND COMPARING IT WITH THE LIST THAT WAS REQUIRED FOR THE
WETLANDS EXEMPTION GRANTED TO APALACHICOLA COUNTY, THEY HAVE FOUND
IT INSUFFICIENT. THE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE FOUR AREAS - CHEMICAL
ANALYSIS; HYDROLOGICAL ANALYSIS; BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS; AND SEDIMENTATION
AND PARTICLE ANALYSIS. THE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS ALONE HAS 15 PARAMETERS,
INCLUDING HEAVY METAL ANALYSIS. OUT OF THAT, THEY FOUND THAT GAME
& FISH HAS DONE ONE NUTRIENT ANALYSIS. HE EXPLAINED THAT THE PURPOSE
OF THIS DATA COLLECTION IS TO DEMONSTRATE THE COMPARABILITY BETWEEN
THE IMPQUNDMENT RESERVOIRS WHICH VISTA ROYALE HAS BEEN UTILIZING FOR
SEVERAL YEARS AND THOSE THE COUNTY PLANS TO USE SO THAT WE CAN USE
VISTA ROYALE AS A MODEL FOR THE COUNTY. MR. ROBBINS CONTINUED THAT
WE HAVE ONE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS FROM THE GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH
COMMISSION, THE FLOW DISCHARGE RECORDS FROM VISTA PROPERTIES PLANT,
THE WATER DEPTH RECORDS IN THE VISTA IMPOUNDMENTS, AND RAINFALL DATA.
UNDER THE BIOLOGICAL PARAMETER, THE ENTOMOLOGY LABORATORY HAS SOME
OF THE PLANT REQUIREMENTS, BUT THERE HAS BEEN NO WORK DONE IN THE AREA
OF MACRO INVERTEBRATES, SEDIMENTATION, HEAVY METALS, PESTICIDES, ETC.
WE HAVE SOME INFORMATION ON SALINITY AND DISSOLVED SOLIDS, BUT WE HAVE
NO CHEMICAL ANALYSES. MR. ROBBINS INFORMED THE BOARD THAT WHEN THEY
FOUND THEY WERE SHORT OF DATA, THE NEXT STEP WAS TO ASK DER AND EPA
HOW MUCH DATA THEY DID NEED, AND IT WAS INDICATED THAT THEY THOUGHT
THREE MONTHS OF TESTING PROBABLY WOULD BE AN ADEQUATE TESTING PERIOD;
THE ORIGINAL REQUIREMENT WAS ONE YEAR.
MR. ROBBINS REPORTED THAT THEY HAVE CONTACTED SOME LABORATORIES
TO DO THE TESTING AND BASICALLY THE PROGRAM THEY HAVE COME UP WITH IS
TO GO TO THE DER IN ORLANDO AND GET THEIR BLESSING AND THEN GO TO
TALLAHASSEE TO GET THEIR APPROVAL. TO DEMONSTRATE COMPARABILITY, IT
IS SUGGESTED THAT DATA BE COLLECTED AT THE VISTA PROPERTIES IMPOUNDMENT
AND THEN IN THE NEIGHBORING IMPOUNDMENT WHICH DOESNIT HAVE ANY
EFFLUENT AND WHICH WOULD REPRESENT THE IMPOUNDMENTS THE COUNTY IS
GOING TO USE. MR. ROBBINS ESTIMATED THAT THE LAB WORK WOULD RUN ABOUT
$2,600. HE NOTED THAT THE GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION HAS
INDICATED THEY WOULD DEVOTE THEIR TIME TO PERFORM THE PLANT TRANSECTS,
MACRO -INVERTEBRATE ANALYSIS, ETC., BUT THEY NEED TO BUY SOME PIECES
OF EQUIPMENT TO DO THIS WHICH WOULD COST ABOUT $300.00. THE LABOR
FOR THEM TO DO THEIR COLLECTION HE ESTIMATED AT $1,500, AND THEY WILL
SEND A LETTER STATING THAT THEY ARE DONATING THEIR TIME. MR. ROBBINS
INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HE WOULD RECOMMEND THE JOINT VENTURE ENGINEERS
COLLECT THE DATA RATHER THAN GOING TO SOMEONE ELSE. IN THAT WAY THEY
COULD COLLECT THE SAMPLES AND DELIVER THEM DIRECTLY TO THE LAB WHICH
IS IN FORT PIERCE. THE EXPENSE FOR THEIR TIME IS THE ONLY ITEM THAT
HAS NOT BEEN ADDED IN AS YET BECAUSE THEY NEED THE BOARD'S DIRECTION
AS TO WHETHER THEY WISH TO PROCEED RIGHT NOW AND SUBMIT A PETITION
WITH THE LIMITED MATERIAL AVAILABLE. MR. ROBBINS DOUBTED, HOWEVER,
THAT DER WOULD SAY YEA OR NAY WITHOUT DATA TO BACK IT UP AND HE DID
BELIEVE THAT THREE MONTHS TESTING IS REASONABLE.
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COMMISSIONER LYONS FELT THE SCHEME MR. ROBBINS HAS PRESENTED
IS CERTAINLY A MINIMUM COST FOR THIS KIND OF OPERATION;AND HE AGREED
THAT THE DER WILL NOT ISSUE THE EXEMPTION WITHOUT THE NECESSARY DATA.
ATTORNEY COLLINS NOTED THAT THE DER HAS MADE IT CLEAR THEY
WILL REQUIRE PROOF OF THE EFFECTS AND IF WE GO IN WITHOUT SUFFICIENT
DATA TO BACK UP THE PETITION, IT WILL JUST END UP COSTING US MORE
MONEY. HE ASKED MR. ROBBINS IF WE CAN GET A LETTER FROM DER STATING
THAT THEY WILL ACCEPT THREE MONTHS TESTING.
MR, ROBBINS FELT IF WE CAN COME UP WITH A PROGRAM THAT OUT—
LINES EVERYTHING AND GET BILL BOSTWICK OF THE DER IN ORLANDO TO ENDORSE
IT, HE BELIEVED WE CAN GET TALLAHASSEE TO COMMIT TO IT. ORLANDO DOES
THE REVIEW; TALLAHASSEE HAS THE FINAL SAY, HE FELT THAT SHOULD BE
DONE BEFORE WE START WITH ANY ANALYTICAL WORK.
ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS CONCURRED THAT IT SHOULD AND SUGGESTED
THAT THEY HAVE A COMMISSIONER ACCOMPANY THEM WHEN THEY APPROACH DER
ON THIS. THE BOARD AGREED.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE INQUIRED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY
QUESTION ARISING AS TO THE RELIABILITY OF THE LAB WORK IF THE LAB IS
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING THE SAMPLES.
MR. ROBBINS FELT THIS IS SOMETHING THEY WOULD HAVE TO WORK
OUT WITH THE LAB AND MAKE SURE THEY FULLY UNDERSTAND WHAT WE ARE DOING.
HE STATED THAT AS A PROFESSIONAL GROUP, THEY COULD WORK WITH ANOTHER
PROFESSIONAL AND IT WOULD HOLD UP IN A COURT OF LAW. HE NOTED THAT IT
WOULD BE CHEAPER FOR HIS GROUP TO TAKE THE SAMPLES AND DELIVER THEM.
COMMISSIONER LYONS FELT THAT COMMISSIONER WODTKE HAS A GOOD
POINT AND SUGGESTED THAT THE ENGINEERS OBTAIN SOME SORT OF WRITTEN
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO TAKE THE SAMPLES SO THAT NO QUESTION ARISES.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LYONS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON,-THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED THE INTERIM EXPENDITURES FOR
GATHERING MATERIAL TO PETITION FOR THE EXEMPTION TO USE THE MOSQUITO
IMPOUNDMENTS AS PRESENTED BY ENGINEER ROBBINS; AUTHORIZED MR. ROBBINS
TO PROCEED WITH THE TESTING PROGRAM THAT IS NECESSARY AFTER COORDINATION
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WITH THE ORLANDO SECTION OF DER AND THE STATE DER AND TO SUBMIT A
PROPOSAL FOR THEIR FEES AFTER HE HAS HAD A REVIEW FROM THE DER TELLING
WHAT HE IS GOING TO HAVE TO DO.
DISCUSSION ENSUED AS TO AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONER LYONS TO
TRAVEL TO ORLANDO OR TALLAHASSEE AS NECESSARY IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE 201 PLAN.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LYONS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LOY, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED OUT -OF -COUNTY TRAVEL ON A
CONTINUING BASIS FOR COMMISSIONER LYONS AS RELATED TO THE 201 PLAN,
DISCUSSION OF THE 201 PLAN AS RELATING TO INDIAN RIVER SHORES
ENGINEER JOHN ROBBINS REMINDED THE BOARD THAT AT THE LAST
MEETING HE HAD TOLD THEM HE WOULD GIVE THEM AN INDICATION AS TO HOW
THE DER FELT IN THE EVENT INDIAN RIVER SHORES COULD NOT PARTICIPATE IN
THE 201 PLAN OR WE COULD NOT COME TO AN AGREEMENT. HE CONTINUED THAT
HE TALKED TO THE MAN IN CHARGE OF GRANTS, AND HIS COMMENT BASICALLY
WAS THAT THERE ARE TWO SITUATIONS INVOLVED - ONE IS IF A PARTICIPANT
IN THE 201 PLANNING AREA IS A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THAT PLANNING
AREA. THE OTHER IS IF THE PARTICIPANT ONLY ACCOUNTS FOR 5% TO 10% OF
THE TOTAL FLOW AND TOTAL ECONOMICS OF THE WHOLE 201 PROGRAM. MR.
ROBBINS NOTED THAT HE COULD NOT GET A CLEAR CUT ANSWER, BUT HE DID
LEARN THAT IN THE FORT LAUDERDALE AREA THERE WAS A PARTICULAR
MUNICIPALITY WHICH DID NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE AND THEY COULD NOT
GET AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; THEY MADE NO REVISIONS TO THEIR 201 PLAN,
BUT WENT AHEAD AND SUBMITTED IT WITHOUT THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND
SINCE IT DID NOT HAVE A LARGE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE WHOLE PROGRAM,
DER AND EPA WENT AHEAD WITH IT. THE OTHER SITUATION WHERE IT WOULD
AFFECT A LARGE (SAY 10% OR GREATER) PORTION OF THE FLOW, WOULD REQUIRE
A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO THE 201 PROGRAM TAKING OUT THE COST ASSOCIATED
WITH IT, RE-EVALUATING THE COST EFFECTIVENESS OF THE 201 PLAN, AND
PROCEEDING FROM THERE. HE CONTINUED THERE IS SOMEONE WE COULD CONTACT
IN ATLANTA, IF WE FIND WE HAVE NO OTHER COURSE, BUT IT WAS NOTED THAT
THIS MAY NOT BE ADVISABLE UNTIL IT IS DETERMINED FOR SURE THAT WE HAVE
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NO OTHER COURSE. MR. ROBBINS STATED THAT THEY NOW ARE TAKING A LOOK
AT WHAT THE IMPACT OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES WOULD BE RELATIVE TO'THE
OVERALL 201 PROGRAM, AND HE WOULD KEEP THE BOARD UPDATED.
REPORT ON SOUTH COUNTY—WATER AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF VERO BEACH
ATTORNEY COLLINS REPORTED THAT HE AND UTILITY DIRECTOR LINER
WENT BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL AND DISCUSSED THE PROPOSED WATER AGREEMENT
THAT GENERALLY AFFECTS THE AREA KNOWN AS THE MID FLORIDA.UTILITY AREA.
HE CONTINUED THAT THEY BASICALLY TALKED ABOUT INCREASING THE WATER
SUPPLY IN THE MID FLORIDA AREA FOR A PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY 2-1/2
YEARS OR UNTIL THE COUNTY SYSTEM IS ON LINE AND ABOUT REDUCING THE
RATE STRUCTURE THAT WOULD BE CHARGED WITHIN THAT AREA FOR WATER RECEIVED
BY THE COUNTY. ATTORNEY COLLINS REPORTED THAT HE OUTLINED TO THE CITY
THAT THERE IS ADDITIONAL CONTIGUOUS DEMAND. THE CITY WAS CONCERNED
ABOUT MAKING A DECISION ABOUT RATES WITHOUT HAVING THE FACTUAL DATA
FROM THEIR RATE STUDY WHICH IS ALMOST COMPLETED. THE CITY ALSO WAS
CONCERNED ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF WATER THAT MIGHT BE AVAILABLE TO THE
COUNTY DURING THIS PERIOD OF TIME. ATTORNEY COLLINS STATED THAT
IDEALLY WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE ABOUT 700,000 GPD (WE HAVE UP TO 300,000
NOW), AND HE RECEIVED THE IMPRESSION FROM CITY MANAGER LITTLE THAT
THE CITY WOULD BE COMFORTABLE WITH ABOUT 550,000 GPD WITH WORDING IN
THE AGREEMENT THAT ADDITIONAL WATER WOULD BE AVAILABLE WHEN THE NEW
PLANT IS COMPLETED AND THE TREATMENT ABILITIES ARE INCREASED. ATTORNEY
COLLINS ASSURED MR. LITTLE THAT THE COUNTY WOULDN'T EXPECT THEM TO
STRETCH BEYOND THEIR CAPABILITIES. ATTORNEY COLLINS ENVISIONED THAT
THERE WILL BE MEETINGS NEXT WEEK TO TRY AND RESOLVE THE RATES SITUATION.
THE RATES QUESTION IS TWOFOLD — WHOLESALE RATES IN THE WHOLESALE AREA
AROUND THE HOSPITAL AND THE RATES THAT ARE CHARGED IN THE MID FLORIDA
AREA. APPARENTLY THE CITY IS NOT HAPPY WITH THE 1973 AGREEMENT AND
THE DEFINITION OF WHOLESALE RATE, AND HE FELT THE CITY RECOGNIZES THAT
THE RATE THE COUNTY IS CHARGING IN THE SOUTH COUNTY AREA IS HIGHER
THAN IT NEEDS TO BE FOR THEM TO MAKE A PROFIT AND THE COUNTY TO
RECEIVE THE BENEFIT.
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UTILITY DIRECTOR LINER REPORTED THAT HE DID GET A DRAFT
COPY OF THE REPORT AND DID RESPOND TO CITY MANAGER LITTLE. THERE WERE
MORE QUESTIONS RAISED BY THE REPORT THAN THERE WERE ANSWERS; SO, HE
NOTED THAT WE STILL HAVE TO MEET WITH THEM TO RESOLVE THESE QUESTIONS.
ATTORNEY COLLINS STATED THAT WITH THE BOARD'S PERMISSION,
HE AND MR. LINER WILL PROCEED TO TRY TO RESOLVE THIS AND HOPE TO HAVE
SOME RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE NEXT MEETING.
REPORT ON SEWER AGREEMENT - CITY OF VERO BEACH, INDIAN RIVER SHORES
AND COUNTY - AND RELATED AGREEMENTS RF.WATER
COMMISSIONER LYONS REPORTED THAT AFTER MORE MEETINGS, IT
LOOKED AS IF THE COUNTY AND INDIAN RIVER SHORES HAD A POSITION FOR
AGREEMENT, BUT NOW SOME QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN RAISED BY CITY COUNCILMAN
GREGG IN REGARD TO THE HOSPITAL ALLOCATION. COMMISSIONERS LYONS
DID NOT FEEL THAT THE HOSPITAL ALLOCATION HAS ANY BEARING ON THE AGREE-
MENT WITH INDIAN RIVER SHORES, BUT MR. GREGG HAS TAKEN THE POSITION
THAT THE DISPOSITION OF THE HOSPITAL ALLOCATION HAS TO BE SETTLED
BEFORE HE WOULD RECOMMEND SUBMISSION OF THIS AGREEMENT. HE EXPLAINED
THAT MR. GREGG'S POSITION IS THAT THE ALLOCATION WAS DONE FOREVER AND
THAT THE COUNTY HAS NO MORE VOICE IN IT ONE WAY OR ANOTHER, COMMIS-
SIONER LYONS STATED THAT HIS POSITION IS THAT APPARENTLY NOBODY EVER
CONTEMPLATED THE SITUATION IN WHICH THE ALLOCATION MIGHT BE IN EXCESS
OF THE NEEDS OF THE PARCEL AND HE, THEREFORE, WAS NOT SURE THAT THE
AGREEMENT REALLY REFLECTS THE INTENT OF THE PARTIES. HE BELIEVED WE
HAVE TO SETTLE THIS PROBLEM IN THE LONG RUN, BUT DID NOT FEEL IT HAS
TO BE SETTLED AS A CONDITION TO THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT WITH
INDIAN RIVER SHORES.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE LEFT THE MEETING TEMPORARILY AT 2:20
O'CLOCK P.M.
ATTORNEY COLLINS ALSO FELT THESE ISSUES SHOULD BE KEPT
SEPARATE. HE CONFIRMED THAT THE AGREEMENT ABOUT THE HOSPITAL'S
ALLOCATION DOES NOT ADDRESS THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY EXCESS ALLOCATION.
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IT WAS GENERALLY AGREED THAT WE DO NOT WANT THIS ISSUE TO
HOLD UP OUR AGREEMENT WITH INDIAN RIVER SHORES BECAUSE IF WE CAN
EFFECT THIS AGREEMENT, IT WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL IN BRINGING ABOUT THE
201 PROGRAM.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT QUESTIONED HOW THE MEMO WRITTEN BY UTILITY
DIRECTOR LINER RELATES TO THIS, AND COMMISSIONER LYONS EXPLAINED THAT
THIS IS INVOLVED WITH THE GRANT AGREEMENT HE IS TRYING TO NEGOTIATE -
THEY ARE TRYING TO USE THE NUMBERS OF THE 201 PLAN FOR THE CAPACITY OF
THE LINE THAT WOULD CONNECT INDIAN RIVER SHORES TO THE CITY OF VERO
BEACH. THIS WOULD BE THE LINE CONTEMPLATED BY THE 201 PLAN AS BEING
THE CONNECTION TO INDIAN RIVER SHORES SOUTH OF FRED TUERK DRIVE.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT THEN DISCUSSED THE "IMPACT FEE", OR $187.50,
WHICH HE FELT MR. LINERS MEMO INDICATED WE SHOULD NOT PAY,
MR. LINER NOTED THAT HIS POINT WAS THAT IF IT IS CONSIDERED
TO BE AN IMPACT FEE, THEN IT IS NOT A PROPER ONE.
COMMISSIONER LYONS AND ATTORNEY COLLINS DID NOT BELIEVE IT
IS CONSIDERED AN IMPACT FEE AND EXPLAINED THAT THE $187.50 IS THE
STANDARD HOOK-UP FEE REQUIRED BY CITY ORDINANCE. THEY NOTED THAT
THEY ARE STILL NEGOTIATING ABOUT HOW THIS GETS PAID, BUT IN THE LONG
RUN THERE WILL BE A PAYMENT OF $187.50 PER CUSTOMER TO THE CITY WHEN
THAT LINE IS CONNECTED AND THEY DID NOT FEEL THIS CAN BE AVOIDED.
ATTORNEY COLLINS NOTED THAT ONE OF THE RATIONALES FOR THE
PAYMENT IS THAT THE TRI -PARTITE AGREEMENT OF 1973 CALLS FOR US TO
HOOK UP AT THE SEWER PLANT SITE AND WE ARE NOT DOING THAT UNDER THIS
AGREEMENT. HE CONTINUED THAT PART OF THE RATE STUDY THE CITY HAS NOW
IS TO DETERMINE IMPACT FEES THAT WILL BE CHARGED FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT,
AND IF THAT IS PROPOSED BY THE CITY, IT WILL BE ON TOP OF THE $187.50
WE ARE TALKING ABOUT.
COMMISSIONER LYONS STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THAT
WE STAY WITH THE $187.50 AND HE AND ATTORNEY COLLINS WILL DO THE BEST
THEY CAN ON WHO COLLECTS IT AND HOW IT IS PAID. HE FELT THERE ARE
OTHER ISSUES OF MORE IMPORTANCE.
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ATTORNEY COLLINS NOTED THAT AT THE NEXT MEETING WITH THE CITY
TEAM WE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT THE PROPOSED SOUTH BEACH WATER AGREEMENT
AS WELL AS THE MID FLORIDA AREA. THE CITY SPECIFICALLY WANTED TO
RECEIVE BACK THE REPORT AS TO THE EFFECT OF SERVICING THE SOUTH BEACH
ON THE RATES AND WATER SUPPLY. THE ATTORNEY CONTINUED THAT IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THAT ASPECT OF SUPPLYING WATER, THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH THE
DEVELOPERS IN THREE SECTIONS OF SOUTH BEACH - FROM BASICALLY CASTAWAY
COVES SOUTH TO THE MOORINGS WATER TANK - FROM THERE SOUTH TO SEMINOLE
SHORES, AND THEN SOUTH OF SEMINOLE SHORES DOWN TO THE SOUTH COUNTY LINE.
IT HAS BEEN INDICATED TO THEM THAT IF THE COUNTY REACHES AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY, IT WILL BE THE COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PUT IN ALL
THE FACILITIES AND THEN THE COUNTY WILL LOOK TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO
WILL BENEFIT FROM THE WATER TO PAY FOR THESE FACILITIES. THE ATTORNEY
CONTINUED THAT HE HAS REVIEWED WITH THEM THE CONCEPT WE HAD RE SIZING
OF THE LINE, COST OF LINE AND WHAT WAS GOING TO BE EXPECTED OF THEM.
THEY, IN TURN, INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD MAKE COMMITMENTS TO THE COUNTY
AS TO WHAT THEY WOULD DO AND WHAT THEY WOULD PAY SO WE CAN TRY AND TIE
THESE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY WITH THE ACTUAL SUPPLYING OF THE WATER.
ATTORNEY COLLINS REPORTED THAT THEY HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH BOND COUNSEL
REGARDING SETTING UP BOND ISSUES SOUTH OF THE MOORINGS TO BE PAID
BACK ON AN ASSESSMENT BASIS. THE CONCEPT IS TO TAKE A 20" LINE TO
THE WATER TANK AND THEN 12" TO THE SOUTH COUNTY LINE. THE REASON FOR
THE SIZING OF THE LINE IS MORE RELATED TO THE HYDRAULICS OF GETTING
THE WATER WHERE YOU WANT IT AT THE RIGHT PRESSURES THAN MERELY SUPPLYING
THE WATER.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT COMMENTED THAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT THE
WHOLE SOUTH BEACH AND ASKED IF THAT IS TIED UP WITH THE INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH WATER AND SEWER.
ATTORNEY COLLINS REPLIED THAT IF HE MEANT BEFORE WE PROCEED
WITH THE WATER DO WE HAVE TO PROCEED WITH THE 201 PROGRAM AGREEMENT,
HE BELIEVED THE ANSWER IS NO. HE EXPLAINED THAT THEY HAD BEEN WORKING
ON AN OVERALL CONTRACT ON SEWER AND WATER WITH THE CITY AND INDIAN
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RIVER SHORES, AND IN THAT, EACH OF THE QUESTIONS WE -ARE TALKING ABOUT;
TODAY WERE ADDRESSED AND OTHERS, BUT IT APPEARED TO BE AN IMPOSSIBILITY
TO GET ALL THE PARTIES TOGETHER ON THAT CONTRACT; S0, THE PROPOSED
CONTRACT HAS BEEN SEPARATED INTO PORTIONS; THE SEWER BETWEEN THE
COUNTY AND INDIAN RIVER SHORES; THE WATER TO MID FLORIDA; THE WATER
TO SOUTH BEACH; THE WATER IN TiE WHOLESALE AREA ROUND THE HOSPITAL;
THESE ARE ALL SEGMENTS OF THAT OVERALL CONTRACT.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT NOTED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THAT
PEOPLE DON T KNOW WHETHER TO PROCEED TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN WATER OR
HOLD OFF STILL LONGER WAITING FOR THE COUNTY TO PROVIDE THE WATER.
ATTORNEY COLLINS FELT THE ONLY ANSWER IS THAT THE COUNTY IS
ATTEMPTING TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM.
ENGINEER DISCUSSES SOUTH BEACH WATER LINE
ENGINEER ROBBINS REPORTED THAT HE ORIGINALLY PREPARED A
REPORT ANALYZING THE COST FOR SERVING THE ENTIRE SOUTH BEACH AND THE
COST OF A 2-I/2" LINE TO SERVE 27 RESIDENCES. AT THAT TIME HE WAS
WORKING WITH THE CITY STAFF IN DETERMINING WATER REQUIREMENTS AT SOME
POINT OF CONNECTION, BUT HE IS NOW NOT SURE THAT THOSE INITIAL
CONDITIONS EXIST IN THE SAME CONDITION THEY DID BEFORE. HE STATED
THAT HE WOULD FEEL A LOT MORE COMFORTABLE IF HE COULD GO BACK AND MEET
WITH THE CITY AND GET MORE UP-TO-DATE HYDRAULIC INFORMATION SO THAT
WHEN WE GET DOWN TO SPECIFIC SIZES, HE CAN GIVE THE BOARD MORE UP-TO-
DATE INFORMATION.
COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMENTED THAT A POINT NOW HAS BEEN BROUGHT
UP IN CONNECTION WITH THE INDIAN RIVER SHORES/VERO BEACH SEWER AGREE-
MENT AS TO WHETHER OR NOT THERE SHOULD BE SOME SORT OF A TIME EXPIRA-
TION DATE ON THE AGREEMENT. HE STATED THAT HE PERSONALLY HAS SOME
TROUBLE WITH THIS AND WISHED THE BOARDS REACTION. HE NOTED THAT
THE PROPOSAL WAS THAT THERE WOULD BE NO TIME LIMIT FOR THE UNINCORPO-
RATED AREAS; IN OTHER WORDS, THE CITY OF VERO BEACH WOULD TAKE THAT
AS A TERRITORY AND IT IS THEIRS TO SERVE. THE OTHER PROPOSAL WAS THAT
ANY SERVICE WITHIN THE TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES WOULD BE FOR SOME
4W
PERIOD, SAY 20 YEARS,WHENEVER THE WATER AGREEMENT EXPIRES, HE NOTED
THAT WHEN WE ORIGINALLY STARTED TALKING, THERE WAS NO TIME ELEMENT;
NOW IT HAS ARISEN. HE FELT WE START ALL OVER AGAIN THAT WAY, AND THE
BOARD AGREED.
ATTORNEY COLLINS FELT THE DIFFICULT THING IS THAT YOU GET
CLOSE AND THEN SOMETHING NEW IS THROWN AT YOU. HE STATED HE WOULD
LIKE TO SEE COMMISSIONER LYONS KEEP A FIRM POSITION.
THE CHAIRMAN HAD NO PROBLEM WITH THAT.
ATTORNEY COLLINS FELT THAT WHAT HE AND ENGINEER ROBBINS ARE
LOOKING FOR IS JUST A STATEMENT AS TO WHETHER TO KEEP GOING OR STOP.
COMMISSIONER LOY AND THE REST OF THE BOARD URGED THAT THEY
PERSEVERE, AND ENGINEER ROBBINS STATED THAT HE WILL CONTINUE.
WABASSO BEACH PARK PROJECT — BIDS AND PROPOSALS ACCEPTED
SENIOR PLANNER DAVID MARSH CAME BEFORE THE BOARD TO REPORT
ON THE ENGINEERS RECOMMENDATION IN RE THE BIDS RECEIVED ON MONDAY
FOR TWO PHASES OF THE WABASSO BEACH PARK PROJECT AND THE RECOMMENDATION
OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, WHICH ARE AS FOLLOWS:
SVERDRUP & PARCEL AND ASSOCIATES. INC.
AND
SEINE --)ORF AND ASSOCIATES. INC.
(A JOINT VENTURE)
PROJECT NO.
August 2.6, 1980
Mr. David Marsh
Senior Planner
Indian River County Planning Dept.
2121 14th Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Subject: Wabasso Beach Park
Improvements
Proposal's A and B Bid Review
Engineer's Project No. 63836
Dear Dave•
We have reviewed the bids received on August 25, 1980, for the subject pro-
ject. A summary of the bids received along with the County's estimate and
our estimate of project construction cost are attached.
After reviewing the bids received and comparing the bids to the County's
budget for this project, it is apparent funds are not available to award
contracts for both Proposals "A" and "B". Therefore, it is our recommendation
the County award a contract for Proposal "A", and if at all practicable,
allow County crews to construct the work defined in Proposal "B".
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Please note three bids were submitted for Proposal "A". The low bjd was sub-
mitted by Florida Marine Contractors but were not abl e, to obtafn:.b.o ding. as
required in the contract documents. The second low bid was submitted'by
Compass Building Systems, Inc. who constructed the existing dune structure.
The third and highest bid was submitted by Baker Marine Enterprises, Inc.
We recommend that the County award the contract forProposal "A" to Compass
Building Systems, Inc. who are qualified to perform the work and meet the
requirements of the contract documents.
However, if the Board of County Commissioners elects to award the contract
for Proposal "B", we recommend the award go to Compass Building Systems, Inc.,
who submitted the low bid.
Should you require additional information or clarification, please
call.
Ver -v truly yours ,
Randy L. Mosby
cc: Mr. Jack C. Jennings
Mr. James C. Jones, Jr.
BID SUMMARY FOR
WABASSO BEACH PARK IMPROVEMENTS
PROPOSALS "A" AND "B"
BAYER
COMPASS MARINE FLORIDA LOY GEORGE
COUNTY'S ENGINEER'S BUILDING ENTERPRISES MARINE PRICE CHILDERS
BID PROPOSAL ESTIMATE ESTIMATE SYSTEMS INC. INC. CONTRACTORS INC.
1. Proposal "A $28,250.00 $44,517.00 $48,152.00 $51,495.00 $45,000.00 No Bid No Bid
2. Proposal "B" 30,000.00 42,000.00 54,360.00 72,496.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid
3. Combination 58,250.00 — 99,990.00 121,497.00 No Bid No Bid No Bid
Bid
August 25, 1980
Owlwn MORMON.
DEPARTMENT
August 27, 1980
MEMO
TO: Board of County Commissioners
.�M
FROM: David Marsh, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Wabasso Beach Park
As outlined, the material below encompasses the Planning Department's
recommendations regarding the bidding for improvements at Wabasso Beach
Park. We are in agreement with the recommendation of the engineer with
respect to the acceptance of the Phase "A" bid by Compass Builders.
Generally,the failure of Florida Marine Contractors to comply with the
bonding procedures, and past performance by Compass on the south walkover,
are the reasons.
In discussions with the Purchasing Agent, it has been determined that the
low bid by Rossman Signs should be accepted. Although a slight additional
cost may be incurred to obtain weather resistant materials and a stronger
structural unit, we do feel that the total cost would be considerably less
than the next lowest bidder.
In regard to overall cost assessment, the summary below is the best approxi-
mation that can be provided at this point. ,
CURRENT BUDGET
Total funding
Funds committed to date
Remaining in budget
Phase "A" bid
Balance
$75,000.00 or ($92,500.00)
21,550.00
53,450.00
48,152.00
5,298.00
ADDITIONAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS
Phase "B" (if County constructs) Est. $21,000.00
Other - sign, pumphouse, water,
landscaping, poles, ties,
furniture Est. 21,500.00
Total 42,500.00
Balance carried over 5,298.00
Anticipated deficit 337,202.00
(or $19,702.00 if current County
allocation is $50,000.00)
0AV10 M. REVER • CIRECTCR
2121 14TH AVE. VERO BEACH, FL 32960 • 305/567-5142
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COMMISSIONER WODTKE RETURNED TO THE MEETING AT 3:05 O'CLOCK
MR. MARSH RECAPPED THAT PHASE A (WHICH INCLUDES THE BOARD-
WALK, HANDICAPPED RAMP, GAZEBO, WALKOVERS AND THE LIFEGUARD STATION)
PLUS THE $21,550 ALREADY COMMITTED TO THIS PROJECT, WOULD LEAVE A
BALANCE OF A LITTLE OVER $5,000, ASSUMING THAT THERE IS $75,000 AVAIL-
ABLE. BASED ON THAT ASSUMPTION AND THE ASSUMPTION THAT THE COUNTY
WILL DEVELOP THE RESTROOM FACILITIES WITH THEIR OWN CREWS, THEY ARE
ESTIMATING A $37,000 DEFICIT. IF, HOWEVER, THE COUNTY HAS ALLOCATED
$50,000 TO THIS PROJECT INSTEAD OF $32,000 AS THEY HAD THOUGHT, THEY
WOULD ESTIMATE A $20,000 DEFICIT; IN OTHER WORDS, ACCORDING TO THE
AMOUNT OF MONEY ALLOCATED TO THE PROJECT, THEY COME UP WITH EITHER A
$37,000 OR $20,000 DEFICIT.
COMMISSIONER LYONS STATED HE WOULD LIKE TO SEE THEM TRY
TO COME OUT EVEN AND ASKED WHERE WE COULD CUT BACK $20,000 AND STILL
HAVE A WORKABLE PARK,
MR. MARSH BELIEVED THE LANDSCAPING COULD BE CUT BACK $4,000
OR $5,000. HE NOTED THAT ONE OF THE BIGGEST REASONS FOR THE COST
DEFICIT IS THE RESTROOMS, WHICH ARE MUCH MORE COSTLY BECAUSE THEY HAVE
CONCENTRATED ON MAKING THEM VANDALPROOF. THEY ARE A CADILLAC CONSTRUC-
TION IN TERMS OF SECURITY, AND THEY ALSO HAVE LIMITED MAINTENANCE.
COMMISSIONER LYONS FELT THAT MAY BE A SAVING IN THE LONG
RUN AND HE DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEM WITH SPENDING MORE ON THE RESTROOM
FACILITIES.
MR. MARSH CONTINUED THAT ANOTHER REASON FOR THE DEFICIT IS
HE IS NOT AN ENGINEER AND HE CAME UP WITH SOME LOW ESTIMATES TO BEGIN
WITH. THE ENGINEERING CAME INTO THE PICTURE WHEN THEY REALIZED THAT
THE STATE WAS GOING TO BE PRETTY PICKY ABOUT WHAT THEY DID AND WE HAD
TO HAVE AS DETAILED PLANS AS POSSIBLE.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED AS TO PRIORITIES AND VARIOUS ALTERNATIVES
FOR CUTTING BACK, INCLUDING ELIMINATING THE NORTHERNMOST CROSSOVER
AND POSSIBLY CUTTING BACK SOME ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RESTROOMS,
I.E., REPLACING THE STAINLESS STEEL STALLS WITH CONCRETE BLOCK
CONSTRUCTION.
MR. MARSH REPORTED THAT IF WE DECIDE TO DO THE WORK IN
PHASE B WITH COUNTY CREWS, HE HAS A MEMO FROM THE ASSISTANT ADMINIS-
TRATOR ESTIMATING THAT THE COUNTY CREWS COULD BUILD THE RESTROOM
FACILITY IN APPROXIMATELY 60-70 DAYS. HE NOTED THAT THE RESTROOM
FACILITY AT HOBART PARK WAS BUILT FOR ABOUT $10,000, BUT YOU CAN'T
BUILD AN EQUIVALENT FACILITY TODAY FOR THAT AMOUNT.
COMMISSIONER DEESON POINTED OUT THAT THE PROBLEM IS WE HAVE
BEEN TALKING ABOUT THIS FOR THREE AND A HALF YEARS AND INFLATION KEEPS
PUSHING THE PRICES UP.
COMMISSIONER LYONS EMPHASIZED THAT THIS IS AN ISOLATED
LOCATION AND FELT UNLESS YOU HAVE REALLY VANDALPROOF FACILITIES, YOU
ARE WASTING YOUR MONEY. HE JUST WISHED TO BE SURE THAT WE DON'T HAVE
ANYTHING WE REALLY DON'T NEED,
COMMISSIONER LOY NOTED THAT WE ALREADY HAVE THE PERMITS AND
WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH A LOT TO GET THEM; ALSO, IF WE WAIT ANY LONGER,
THE PROJECT WILL JUST COST US THAT MUCH MORE, SHE DID NOT FEEL WE
SHOULD CHANGE OUR RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT THE RESTROOM FACILITIES AND
WAS OF THE OPINION THAT IT IS ALMOST IMPERATIVE THAT WE STAY WITH WHAT
WE HAD ORIGINALLY PLANNED.
COMMISSIONER LYONS AGREED IT IS POSSIBLE TO KNOCK HOLES IN
CONCRETE BLOCKS, AND CHAIRMAN SIEBERT DID NOT FEEL WE SHOULD ELIMINATE
ONE CROSS-OVER EITHER.
FINANCE OFFICER BARTON CONFIRMED THAT THE COUNTY HAS ALLOCATED
$50,000 TO THIS PROJECT, PLUS WHAT IS TO COME FROM THE STATE, WHICH
WOULD ADD UP TO $92,500.
COMMISSIONER LOY ASKED MR. MARSH IF THE COUNTY DID THE WORK
OUTLINED BY MR. MARSH, IF HE WOULD FEEL COMFORTABLE THAT WITH $20,000
EXTRA WE COULD COMPLETE THE PROJECT.
MR, MARSH BELIEVED THAT WE COULD WITH THE COUNTY CREWS DOING
THE LANDSCAPING, PUMP HOUSE, PARKING LOTS, RESTROOMS, HOLES AND CABLES,
ETC.
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR NELSON INFORMED THE BOARD THAT COUNTY
CREWS COULD CONSTRUCT PHASE "B" WITHOUT ANY IMPACT ON THE COUNTY'S
OPERATIONS, BUT IF WE DID THE ENTIRE PROJECT; IT WOULD IMPACT BRIDGE
M. 9.1113'
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COMMISSIONER LOY NOTED THAT WE HAVE WORKED LONG AND HARD ON
THIS, AND SHE BELIEVED IT WILL BE SOMETHING THE COUNTY CAN BE PROUD
OF. SHE SUGGESTED WE ALLOCATE AN ADDITIONAL $20,000 AND GO ON WITH
THESE PLANS.
DISCUSSION CONTINUED AND IT WAS THE GENERAL FEELING OF THE
BOARD THAT THIS PROJECT MUST BE COMPLETED. OBTAINING THE ADDITIONAL
FUNDS FROM FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING WAS DISCUSSED, AND ATTORNEY COLLINS
POINTED OUT THAT THE PARK HAS A COUNTYWIDE USE, AND THE MONIES COULD
COME FROM THE GENERAL FUND,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEESON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AUTHORIZED THE ALLOCATION OF AN ADDITIONAL
$20,000 TO THE WABASSO BEACH PARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FROM THE GENERAL
FUND AND APPROVED THE FOLLOWING BUDGET AMENDMENT:
ACCOUNT TITLE ACCOUNT No, INCREASE
CONSTRUCTION IN
PROGRESS
FUND TRANSFER
FUND TRANSFER
B.C.C.
CONTINGENCIES
302-230-533-66.51 $20,000
302 -OM -381-20.00
001-199-581-99.21 $20,000
001-199-513-99.91
DECREASE
$20,000
$20,000
THE BOARD NEXT DISCUSSED THE VARIOUS ESTIMATES ON THE WELL
DRILLING AND THE RECOMMENDATION MADE BY THE JOINT VENTURE IN THIS
REGARD, AS FOLLOWS:
SVERDRUP 8c PARCEL AND ASSOCIATES. INC.
AND
BEINDCRF AND ASSOCIATES. INC.
(A JOINT VENTURE)
P -----=CT NO
August 5, 1980
Mr. David Marsh, Senior Planner
Indian River County Planning Department
2121 - 14th Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Re: Wabasso Beach Park Improvements
Water Supply System
Dear Dave:
Pursuant to County requests, three cost estimates were received for renovation
and construction of the water supply system for the referenced project. Esti-
mates were obtained from the following contractors:
A. McCullers and Howard Well Drillers, Vero Beach, Florida
B. Drilling Services, Fort Pierce, Florida
C. Layne -Atlantic, Orlando, Florida
The specific items included in the cost estimates were as follows:
1. Renovate existing 6" well and extend casing 6" above pump house floor.
2. Furnish and install a 1z H.P., 2 stage pump.
3. Furnish and install a 315 gallon hydro -pneumatic tank.
4. Furnish and install hypo -chlorinator and 30 -gallon storage tank.
5. Furnish and install all necessary fittings and interconnecting piping.
6. Furnish and install 550 feet of 212" Schedule 40 PVC pipe (not including
digging trench)
7. Furnish and install 25 feet of 4" black iron pipe casing.
8. Clean, disinfection and pressure test 1.�;ater line.
The three estimates received are as follows:
McCullers and Howard
Drilling Services
Layne -Atlantic
$4,818.00
5,750.00
6,608.00
It is our understanding that Indian River County's bidding policy requires com-
petitive bidding for projects with estimated costs exceeding $2,500.00. There-
fore, we recommend breaking the work into two portions and allowing McCullers
and Howard to perform the work, since they submitted the lowest estimate, as
follows:
Part l: To include the above items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Part 2: To include the above items 6, 7, and 8
After further discussions with McCullers and Howard, the above breakdowns would
each be below the $2,500.00 required by t+,e County's biddingpolicy.
It should be noted that the work described above does not include treanching for
the pipe or construction of the pump house itself. It is our understanding
County crews will perform this work, therefore, close coordination will be re-
quired between the County and the contractor who installs the water supply
system.
In addition, please find enclosed mylar reproducibles of the design drawings for
the construction of the pump house and water system layout as prepared by our
firm for use and records.
AUG '2 71980
Very truly yours,
Randy Mosby
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MR. MARSH NOTED THAT WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO HAVE THE COUNTY
CREWS PUT THE LINES IN AS OPPOSED TO HAVING THE CONTRACTOR DO IT.
HE BELIEVED, HOWEVER, THAT THE CONTRACTOR MUST TEST THE LINES AND
CERTIFY TO THEM, WHICH MIGHT POSE A PROBLEM,
ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR NELSON STATED THAT THIS WOULD BE
NO PROBLEM AS COUNTY CREWS HAVE DONE THIS WORK BEFORE.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEESON, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LOY, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ACCEPTED THE LOW PROPOSAL MADE BY MCCULLERS
& HOWARD ON THE WELL DRILLING FOR THE WABASSO BEACH PARK PROJECT IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,818.
DISCUSSION CONTINUED IN REGARD TO THE BIDS ON THE ENTRANCE
SIGN,�WHICH VARY WIDELY. MR. MARSH RECOMMENDED ACCEPTING THE LOW
PROPOSAL OF ROSSMAN SIGNS AND ALLOWING POSSIBLY $100.00 ADDITIONAL TO
PROVIDE FOR A STRONGER STRUCTURAL UNIT TO BE WIND RESISTANT. HE
NOTED THAT THIS STILL WOULD BE SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THE NEXT LOWEST
PROPOSAL.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ACCEPTED THE PROPOSAL OF ROSSMAN SIGNS
FOR AN ENTRANCE SIGN AT WABASSO BEACH PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$418.40.
SENIOR PLANNER MARSH FELT THAT BASICALLY IN THE BOARD'S
DISCUSSION TODAY, IT HAS BEEN INDICATED THAT THE COUNTY WOULD PROCEED
ON THE BASIS OF ATTEMPTING TO PROVIDE FOR A LANDSCAPING PLAN AS DRAWN
UP, TO BE CUT BACK AS WE CAN, AND TO PLAN ON THE COUNTY CREWS DOING
THIS WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE AGRICULTURAL AGENT AND/OR
URBAN FORESTER.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT FELT WE MIGHT GET SOME HELP FROM THE GARDEN
CLUB, ECOLOGY CLUB AND OTHER CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE NOTED THAT WE HAVE HAD OFFERS OF
ASSISTANCE FROM THE RESIDENTS OF THAT AREA.
IN FURTHER DISCUSSION, IT WAS NOTED THAT WE MUST EITHER
APPROVE ONE OF THE BIDS ON PHASE "A" OR REJECT THE BIDS.
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ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ACCEPTED THE BID OF COMPASS BUILDING
SYSTEMS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE ENGINEERS.AND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT
FOR PHASE "A" OF THE WABASSO BEACH PARK PROJECT, AS BEING THE LOWEST
AND BEST BID ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,1521
CONDITIONED UPON THE BIDDER SUBMITTING AN APPROPRIATE PERFORMANCE
BOND WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE AWARDING OF THE BID.
SENIOR PLANNER MARSH INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THE CONTRACTOR
IS REQUESTING THAT THE TIME FOR SUBMITTING THE PERFORMANCE BOND BE
EXTENDED TO 20 DAYS.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER EOY, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO RECONSIDER THE PREVIOUS
MOTION.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
DEESON, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY DECLARED THAT THE PREVIOUS MOTION REMAIN
IN EFFECT EXCEPT FOR CHANGING THE DATE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THE
CONTRACTOR S PERFORMANCE BOND TO 21 DAYS FROM THE AWARDING OF THE BID.
ATTORNEY COLLINS COMMENTED THAT THE BOARD SHOULD ADDRESS THE
BIDS ON PROPOSAL "B" IN SOME MANNER. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE COUNTY
CREWS WILL DO THIS WORK.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DEESON, SECONDED :BY COMMISSIONER
LYONS, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY REJECTED ALL BIDS RECEIVED ON PROPOSAL
"B" WABASSO BEACH PARK IMPROVEMENTS.
TENTATIVE APPROVAL TERESA JUNE SUBDIVISION - GRANTED
SENIOR PLANNER MARSH NOTED THAT THIS REQUEST FOR TENTATIVE
PLAT APPROVAL HAS BEEN CARRIED OVER FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING. HE
INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THIS SUBDIVISION CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY
10-1/2 ACRES WITH 16 HALF ACRE LOTS IN THE VICINITY OF OSLO ROAD AND
27TH AVENUE,AND IT IS THE ONE WHERE MR. BEINDORF WAS ADVISED TO REVISE
THE DESIGN BACK TO THE ONE ORIGINALLY SUBMITTEDWHICH CONTAINS TWO
CUL DE SACS. THE ZONING IS C-1 ON OSLO AND R-1 IN THE REAR.
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COMMISSIONER LOY ASKED IF THIS HAS GONE BACK TO THE TECH-
NICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND IT WAS NOTED THAT THIS IS THE ORIGI,NAJ-
PLAN THAT WENT TO THE TRC IN THE BEGINNING.
DISCUSSION AROSE ABOUT THE NOTE TO PLANT WAX MYRTLE AND
WHERE EXACTLY IT WAS TO BE LOCATED. MR. MARSH STATED THIS WAS PUT IN
AT THE REQUEST OF A FORMER STAFF MEMBER, AND HE DID NOT BELIEVE IT
REALLY HAS ANY BEARING. HE FELT IT WAS MEANT TO STATE THAT THIS WAS
TO BE ON THE CENTRAL BUFFER LINE, BUT NOTED THAT IT IS QUESTIONABLE
WHETHER YOU CAN REQUIRE PLANTING ON A STRIP SUCH AS THIS IN ANY EVENT.
COMMISSIONER LYONS POINTED OUT THAT THIS PLAN IS CONSISTENT
WITH WHAT WE DISCUSSED AT THE LAST MEETING AND HE FELT WE WOULD BE OUT
OF ORDER TO MAKE ANY CHANGES AT THIS TIME.
MR. MARSH CONFIRMED THAT IT DOES COMPLY WITH THE SUBDIVISION
REQUIREMENTS. HE BROUGHT UP THE PROBLEM OF TWO STREETS HAVING THE SAME
NAME WHERE YOU CAN T GET FROM ONE TO THE OTHER, NOTING THAT THERE ARE
TWO 30TH COURTS.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE COMMENTED THAT IT IS ALL DONE ON THE GRID
SYSTEM, AND HE BELIEVED THIS HAPPENS IN OTHER PLACES.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED TENTATIVE APPROVAL OF TERESA .JUNE
SUBDIVISION.
_TENTATIVE APPROVAL WESTLAKE SUBDIVISION - GRANTED
SENIOR PLANNER MARSH INFORMED THE BOARD THAT THE STAFF IS
REQUESTING AN EMERGENCY ITEM BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA. HE EXPLAINED
THAT THEY HAD INDICATED TO THE APPLICANT THIS WOULD BE ON THE AGENDA
AND FAILED TO DO IT. IT WAS TIMELY FILED, AND IT WAS TOTALLY STAFF `S
FAULT. HE REQUESTED THAT THIS PRELIMINARY PLAT BE CONSIDERED AT THIS
TIME.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LYONS, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ADDED THE EMERGENCY ITEM TO THE AGENDA
AS REQUESTED BY THE SENIOR PLANNER BECAUSE THE REQUEST FOR TENTATIVE
APPROVAL OF WESTLAKE SUBDIVISION WAS TIMELY SUBMITTED.
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MR. MARSH REPORTED THAT WESTLAKE SUBDIVISION IS LOCATED ON
43RD AVENUE AT 2ND STREET AND CONSISTS OF 13 LOTS, EACH BEING SLIGHTLY
OVER HALF AN ACRE. HE NOTED THIS HAS BEEN THROUGH TRC ON TWO OCCASIONS.
THERE WAS CONSIDERABLE CONCERN ABOUT THE DRAINAGE. THE DEVELOPER DID
SUPPLY PROPOSED ELEVATIONS AND THERE ALSO WAS CONSIDERABLE ENGINEERING
WORK DONE ON THE GRADING AND DRAINAGE FACILITIES, NOT ONLY INTERIOR
BUT EXTERIOR LEADING TO CITRUS ST. CANAL DOWN THE SWALE ON 43RD AVE.
THE DEVELOPER HAS AGREED TO MAKE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS.
MR. MARSH CONTINUED THAT THIS IS THE SUBDIVISION THAT WAS
ONLY DISCUSSED VERY TENTATIVELY BECAUSE SOME OF THE REQUIRED CHANGES
HAD NOT BEEN MADE ON THE MYLAR�AND IT WAS POINTED OUT THAT THE
COMMISSION WOULD NOT ACCEPT PLANS THAT DID NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIRE—
MENTS. THE BASIC CHANGES WERE IN THE LOT LINE DIMENSIONS, THE SETBACKS
ON THE TWO LOTS AT THE ENTRYWAY, DEDICATION OF THE ADDITIONAL RIGHT—OF—
WAY ON 2ND STREET, AND PAVING THE HALF.ROAD ON 2ND--STREET—OR
PUTTING UP OF ESCROW FOR SAME. THESE REQUIREMENTS NOW HAVE BEEN MET,
AND THE DEVELOPER HAS AGREED TO THE HALF ROAD. MR. MARSH REPORTED
THAT THE TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE HAD CONCERNS ABOUT THE DESIGN
AND THE ENTRYWAY AND DID GET THE DEVELOPER TO AGREE TO HAVE ONLY ONE
LOT EXITING ONTO 43RD AVENUE.
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CHAIRMAN SIEBERT ASKED WHY 2ND STREET DOESN'T GO ALL THE WAY
MR. MARSH STATED THAT THEY TRIED FOR THIS, AND IT WAS PROPOSED
AT TRC,BUT APPARENTLY WAS NOT FELT TO BE IMPORTANT IN THIS SITUATION.
COMMISSIONER LOY ASKED IF IT IS THE DEVELOPERS INTENTION
TO HAVE LOTS 12 AND 13 HAVE ENTRANCES OFF 43RD, AND MR. ROSSKAMP STATED
THAT ONLY LOT 12 WILL HAVE AN ENTRANCE OFF 43RD. THE OTHER TWO LOTS
HAVE A 10' NON—ACCESS EASEMENT AND WILL HAVE ACCESS EITHER FROM THE
PRIVATE ROAD OR THE ROAD TO THE SOUTH.
COMMISSIONER LOY ASKED IF THERE IS A DITCH BETWEEN 2ND STREET
AND THE PROPERTY AND MR. ROSSKAMP STATED THERE IS NO EXISTING DITCH.
THERE WILL BE A SLIGHT SWALE FOR DRAINAGE. HE NOTED THAT THEY HAVE
PROVISION FOR AN OVERFLOW PIPE, BUT THIS IS STRICTLY AS AN EMERGENCY
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TYPE THING BECAUSE UNDER NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS THERE WOULD BE
NO OVERFLOW.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT ASKED WHY 2ND CIRCLE WAS NOT TAKEN ALL THE
WAY THROUGH TO 2ND STREET, AND MR. ROSSKAMP EXPLAINED THAT THE MAJOR
FACTOR WAS NOT LOT AREA, BUT THE FACT THAT YOU WOULD BE CREATING INTER-
SECTIONS TOO CLOSE TOGETHER AND ALSO IT ACTUALLY WOULD SERVE NO PURPOSE
TO EXTEND THAT THROUGH TO 2ND STREET SINCE THERE WOULD BE NO THROUGH
TRAFFIC.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LYONS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY GRANTED TENTATIVE APPROVAL TO WESTLAKE
SUBDIVISION, IT HAVING MET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION
ORDINANCE.
JOINT MEETING WITH COUNTY COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT ANNOUNCED THAT CHAIRMAN RICHARD BIRD OF
THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION SUGGESTED THAT IT WOULD BE BENEFICIAL
TO HAVE A JOINT MEETING WITH THE BOARD IN REGARD TO AN UPDATE OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN. AFTER SOME DISCUSSION, IT WAS DECIDED
TO SET SUCH A JOINT MEETING FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD, AT 7:00 P.M.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
COST OF EDUCATIONAL ADVERTISING RE SOUTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT BROUGHT UP THE MATTER OF THE LETTER RECEIVED
FROM THE CITY OF VERO BEACH IN REGARD TO SHARING THE COSTS TO ADVERTISE
A COMPILATION OF FACTS REGARDING THE OPERATION AND FINANCING OF THE
PROPOSED SOUTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT.
CITY FINANCE DIRECTOR TOM MASON EXPLAINED THAT THIS AD WOULD
NOT BE PROMULGATING A POSITION EITHER FOR OR AGAINST THE DISTRICT,
BUT WOULD BE AIMED SPECIFICALLY AT ACQUAINTING THE PUBLIC WITH THE
FACTS. A ONE PAGE AD WOULD BE SLIGHTLY OVER $500, AND THE AD WOULD BE
RUN SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
Loy, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO PARTICIPATE SO/SO WITH THE
CITY OF VERO BEACH ON THE COST OF AN ADVERTISEMENT REGARDING THE SOUTH
COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT TO BE PLACED IN THE PRESS JOURNAL ON SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 7TH.
TENTATIVE BUDGET BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - 1980-81 - APPROVED
FINANCE OFFICER BARTON CAME BEFORE THE BOARD TO REVIEW THE
PROPOSED BUDGET AND STATED THAT HE WOULD LIKE TO START WITH FEDERAL
REVENUE SHARING BECAUSE THIS INVOLVES SOME SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS WITH
REGARD TO ADVERTISING, ETC., BEFORE IT CAN BE FINALLY ADOPTED. HE
BELIEVED THAT THE,ANTICIPATED REVENUE WOULD BE AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO WHAT
WAS RECEIVED THIS YEAR.
COMMISSIONER LOY EXPLAINED THAT WE WERE ALERTED TO GET IN
TOUCH WITH OUR CONGRESSMEN AND SENATORS IMMEDIATELY, WHICH WE DID,
AND THE REPORT DID COME BACK THAT THE HOUSE BILL THAT WAS IN COMMITTEE
HELD TOP PRIORITY, AND IT WAS FELT IT WOULD BE ACTED UPON BEFORE THEY
RECESSED AND ALSO THAT IT WOULD PROVIDE FUNDING AT THE LEVEL WE HAD
LAST YEAR.
FINANCE OFFICER BARTON REPORTED THAT HE HAS PUT $150,000 EACH
INTO FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE REMODELED FACILITIES -
THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND THE COURTHOUSE, HE DID NOT TOUCH ANY
OTHER CATEGORIES. HE NOTED THAT THERE IS NOTHING EARMARKED FOR ANY
PARKS, OTHER THAN WABSSSO BEACH PARK, BUT THERE IS QUITE A LARGE
CONTINGENCY. HE ASKED IF THE BOARD WISHED TO EARMARK ANYTHING FOR THE
PROPOSED PARK IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA BY INDIAN RIVER SHORES.
COMMISSIONER LOY NOTED THAT WE HAVE INDICATED BY RESOLUTION
THAT WE WOULD SET UP $50,000 FOR THE SO-CALLED "TRACKING STATION"
PARK, AND ATTORNEY COLLINS AGREED.
COMMISSIONER LYONS FELT IT WOULD BE WISE TO HAVE SOMETHING
IN THE RECORD TO THIS EFFECT.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT INQUIRED ABOUT WHAT WAS ALLOTTED FOR CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT, AND FINANCE OFFICER BARTON STATED THAT THIS INCLUDES WHAT
WAS APPROVED FOR EACH DEPARTMENT AS THE BOARD SPOKE TO THEM.
MR. BARTON ASKED IF THE 3 BASIC CHANGES - THE TWO $150,000
AMOUNTS AND THE $50,000, PLUS WHAT WAS INCLUDED FOR EACH DEPARTMENT AS
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THE BOARD SPOKE WITH THEM, IS AGREEABLE, OR WHETHER THE BOARD WISHED
ANY OTHER CHANGES MADE BEFORE HE PUBLISHED HIS AD.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE COMMENTED THAT WE HAVE A CERTAIN AMOUNT
OF LEEWAY DURING THE YEAR WITH UTILIZATION OF THOSE CONTINGENCY FUNDS,
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT INQUIRED ABOUT ANYTHING BEING INCLUDED
FOR ROAD & BRIDGE, AND COMMISSIONER LOY NOTED THAT ALL THE HEAVY
EQUIPMENT FOR ROAD & BRIDGE IS INCLUDED, BUT NOTHING FOR PAVING. SHE
BELIEVED THAT HALF THE BARN IS ALSO INCLUDED.
FINANCE OFFICER BARTON CONFIRMED THAT $50,000 IS ALLOCATED
FOR HALF THE BARN FOR ROAD & BRIDGE.
COMMISSIONER Loy STATED THAT THERE IS APPROXIMATELY $284,000
IN FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FOR ROAD & BRIDGE, AND MR. BARTON AGREED.
THE ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR ASKED IF THAT INCLUDES THE
TRAFFIC LIGHTS, AND THE FINANCE OFFICER EXPLAINED THAT THE $66,000
FOR THE THREE TRAFFIC LIGHTS IS INCLUDED UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION FUND
BECAUSE THESE LIGHTS ARE ALL ON THE CONNECTOR ROAD SYSTEM. ROAD &
BRIDGE ACTUALLY TOTALS ABOUT $350,000. ROAD MATERIALS ARE IN THE
MUNICIPAL SERVICE FUND UNDER ROAD & BRIDGE DEPT.
IN FURTHER DISCUSSION, THE BOARD DID NOT HAVE ANY OTHER CHANGE
FOR FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING, AND THE FINANCE OFFICER STATED THAT HE
WILL PROCEED WITH HIS ADVERTISING.
FINANCE OFFICER BARTON REPORTED THAT HE HAS MET WITH CITY
FINANCE DIRECTOR TOM NASON.,AND THEY WENT OVER THE MILLAGES THAT WILL
' BE NECESSARY TO FUND THE SOUTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT. THE PROPOSED
MILLAGE IS 2.37591, WHICH IS LESS THAN THE 2.45 WHICH HAS BEEN TALKED
ABOUT TO THE PUBLIC. THAT IS BASED ON A TOTAL ASSESSMENT OF
$971,492,045.
MR4- NASON NOTED THAT THIS MILLAGE INCLUDES COLLECTION FEES
AND ALSO INCLUDES THE REVENUE ANTICIPATED FROM THE WEST DISTRICT.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT ASKED IF IT ANTICIPATES THE $12,000 PAYMENT
TO THE TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES, AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT IT DOES
NOT AT THIS TIME. FINANCE OFFICER BARTON NOTED THERE IS A SMALL
RESERVE AND HE DID NOT FEEL THERE IS ANY PROBLEM.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE INQUIRED ABOUT THE ITEM OF COMMISSION
AND FEES AND ASKED IF WE ARE GOING TO LEAVE THIS AS IT IS.
MR. MASON STATED THAT PROVISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR IT, BUT
HE WOULD LIKE TO LEAVE IT WHERE IT IS BECAUSE THERE ARE GOING TO BE
CONTINUING ACTIVITIES AND IF WE ARE NOT MAKING THE PAYMENT, IT WILL
GO AS PART OF THE CASH CARRYOVER
MR. BARTON NOTED THAT IF WE DON'T HAVE THE CASH CARRY FORWARD
WE WILL BE OUT BORROWING THE FOLLOWING YEAR UNTIL TAXES COME IN. IT
WILL BE A CONSTANT BORROWING OPERATION UNLESS YOU START BUILDING UP A
LITTLE CASH.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT COMMENTED THAT IF WE DO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH INDIAN RIVER SHORES, WE WILL GET A TRUCK, BUT IT IS NOT
EQUIPPED.
MR. MASON POINTED OUT THAT THIS WOULD REALLY BE A BONUS
BECAUSE WE ANTICIPATED SETTING UP THE INITIAL DISTRICT WITHOUT EQUIP-
MENT FROM THE OUTSIDE.
FINANCE OFFICER BARTON THEN DISCUSSED THE GENERAL FUND, AND
STATED IT IS PRESENTED HERE WITH ALL THE CHANGES THAT HAVE HAPPENED
THROUGHOUT ALL THE BUDGET HEARINGS. THE $49,000 REIMBURSEMENT FROM
THE ENTERPRISE FUND IS IN HERE AS A REVENUE SOURCE.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE ASKED IF THERE WAS SOMETHING COMBINED
ON THE STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR CURRENT AD VALOREM TAX.
MR. BARTON EXPLAINED THAT WHAT THEY BASICALLY HAVE DONE IS
MERGED THE STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT,AND IT WILL BE ASSESSED AS PART OF
THE GENERAL FUND MILLAGE RATHER THAN SEPARATELY. THEY ARE MERELY A
DEPARTMENT IN THE GENERAL FUND, AND WE ARE GOING TO MAKE MONTHLY
PAYMENTS TO THEM OF 1/12 OF THEIR BUDGET. YOU HAVE TO ADD THE TWO
FIGURES TOGETHER FROM LAST YEAR'S MILLAGE. LAST YEAR'S MILLAGE FOR THE
TWO WAS APPROXIMATELY 3.79 MILLS. WHEN YOU ADD THE TWO TOGETHER,
THIS YEAR'S PROPOSED MILLAGE TO FUND AS IT STANDS WILL BE 3.30239,
WHICH IS DOWN FROM LAST YEAR'S.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE INQUIRED ABOUT THE FIGURES FOR THE CLERK'S
OFFICE AND NOTED THAT IT IS CONSIDERABLY UNDER THE RECEIPTS PROJECTED
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HE ASKED ABOUT THE COURT FUNDS, $240,0001 AND-: ASKED
IF THAT WAS LOCATED SOMEWHERE ELSE LAST YEAR?
MR. BARTON STATED THAT HE HAD JUST SPOTTED THAT THERE IS A
PROBLEM WITH THE COURT FUNDS. THEY ARE IN AS A + FIGURE AND ALL THE
REST ARE NEGATIVES; SO, YOU REALLY HAVE TO DOUBLE TO GET THE EFFECT
OF IT. IT SHOULD BRING DOWN THE $4,650,000 BY APPROXIMATELY $500,000.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE ASKED IF THE OPPOSITE IS TRUE IN THE
MUNICIPAL FUND, AND MR. BARTON STATED IT WOULD NOT BE BECAUSE IT IS
CORRECT IN THERE. HE STATED THAT MR. FRY WILL TAKE THIS SHEET AND
BRING BACK THE CORRECT FIGURES.
MR, BARTON NEXT REVIEWED THE TRANSPORTATION FUND AND REPORTED
THAT THIS YEAR IT IS THAT AREA OF ACTIVITY THAT ROAD & BRIDGE PROVIDES
ON THE CONNECTOR SYSTEM OF ROADS WITHIN THE COUNTY, AND THEY ARE
ASKING FOR THE SAME AMOUNT OF TAX DOLLARS AS RECEIVED LAST YEAR, $100,
AND WILL ASSESS A MILLAGE OF .00001 SINCE THE LAW SAYS WE MUST ASSESS
A MILLAGE. HE NOTED THAT HALF OF WHATEVER WE COLLECT WITHIN A
MUNICIPALITY MUST BE TURNED BACK TO THAT MUNICIPALITY.
MR. BARTON REPORTED THAT THE AMOUNT REQUIRED TO FUND THE
INTEREST AND PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS AND MAINTAIN RESERVE REQUIRED BY THE
1059 GENERAL OBLIGATION HOSPITAL BONDS CALLS FOR A MILLAGE OF .04239.
THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE SOUTH BEACH WATER TAXING UNIT
IS $15,000 NET TO BE USED TOWARDS THE PROJECT, AND THIS REQUIRES A
MILLAGE OF 2.50202 SINCE THE DISTRICT ONLY HAS SEVEN MILLION IN
ASSESSED VALUATION.
MR. BARTON CONTINUED THAT THE NORTH COUNTY FIRE TAXING
DISTRICT WILL BE ASSESSED 1/2 MILL, OR 0.50000. HE NOTED THAT HE
FOUGHT WITH THE PROBLEM OF THE CASH CARRY FORWARD, BUT IT WAS SO CLOSE
HE WENT AHEAD WITH THE 1/2 MILL. THIS IS BASED ON AN ASSESSED VALUATION
OF 133 MILLION.
MR. BARTON REPORTED THAT THE WEST COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION
MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT WILL REQUIRE A MILLAGE OF 0.38229, OR
4/10 OF A MILL TO GENERATE THE PROPOSED $25,000 BUDGET.
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MR. BARTON THEN WENT ON TO THE LAST ITEM - THE GENERAL
PURPOSE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT. HE EXPLAINED THAT WHAT IS
PRESENTED IN THE BOOKS MUST BE DIVIDED INTO TWO SECTIONS BECAUSE THE
BOUNDARIES ARE DIFFERENT. ONE HAS TO DO WITH THE SOUTH COUNTY FIRE
PROTECTION MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT, WHICH IS FOR THE UNINCORPORATED
AREA OF THE SOUTH COUNTY ONLY. THIS IS THE ONE THAT WILL BE DROPPED
IF THE REFERENDUM PASSES, AND IT CALLS FOR A MILLAGE OF 0.72968.
THE SECOND PART IS THE GENERAL PURPOSE UNINCORPORATED
MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT WITH A MILLAGE OF 2.936840, MR, BARTON
NOTED THAT LAST YEAR WE ASSESSED THIS FOR FIRE SERVICES.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE ASKED IF THE 2.936840 IS INCLUSIVE OF
THE .72968, AND MR. BARTON EXPLAINED THAT IT IS A SEPARATE ITEM
BECAUSE IT IS A DIFFERENT LAND AREA.
THE CHAIRMAN ASKED WHAT THIS WOULD AMOUNT TO FOR THE TAX-
PAYER, AND MR. BARTON NOTED THAT IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU LIVE.
THERE ARE THREE BASIC COSTS - THE GENERAL FUND, TRANSPORTATION AND
GENERAL MUNICIPAL SERVICES; IT WILL BE 8.61525 PLUS, ACCORDING TO
THE AREA YOU ARE IN. THIS WILL BE APPROXIMATELY THE SAME IN THE CITY.
THE MAIN CHANGE IS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA. .
COMMISSIONER LYONS AGREED THAT IT IS HARD TO MAKE ANY
COMPARISON BECAUSE OF THE WAY THIS IS SPLIT UP.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT FELT IT MUST BE RECOGNIZED THAT WE ARE
DOING A LOT OF THINGS IN THE COUNTY NOW THAT WERE DONE LONG AGO IN
THE CITY, AND WE ARE PROVIDING MUNICIPAL SERVICES IN THE COUNTY THAT
HAVE NEVER BEEN PROVIDED BEFORE.
IN FURTHER DISCUSSION, IT WAS NOTED THAT COMPARED TO LAST
YEAR S MILLAGE OF 4.439, THE 8.6515 IS ALMOST DOUBLE.
COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMENTED THAT THIS WAS BROUGHT ABOUT
BY LEGISLATION, AND THE DUAL TAXATION SITUATION. HE NOTED THAT WE ARE
TRYING TO MAKE THE AREAS THAT GET THE SERVICES PAY FOR THEM.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT FELT IT MUST BE POINTED OUT THAT THE CITY
RESIDENT WOULD BE PAYING A GREAT DEAL MORE IF WE HADN'T DONE THIS.
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MR, BARTON NOTED THAT IF YOU LIVE IN THE SOUTH BEACH WATER
DISTRICT, YOU WILL BE PAYING BASICALLY THE SAME TAXES IF YOU LIVE IN
THE CITY OR IF YOU DON'T.
MR. BARTON NEXT REPORTED THAT SEVERAL PEOPLE FROM THE
LAURELWOOD SUBDIVISION STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT HAVE COME TO HIM,
AND THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT A PER LOT ASSESSMENT TO KEEP THE LIGHTS
GOING IF THE MONEY IN THE BUDGET IS NOT SUFFICIENT. THIS YEAR,
HOWEVER, IT IS NO PROBLEM. THEIR MILLAGE IS 0.51422.
THE ROCKRIDGE SUBDIVISION STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT IS THE
ONE THAT WILL BE HURT THE MOST BY THE PROPOSED NEW HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.
THEY DO HAVE A MILLAGE CAP AND MOST OF THEIR TAX BASE WILL DISAPPEAR.
THEIR MILLAGE IS 0.65711.
FINANCE OFFICER BARTON INFORMED THE BOARD THAT HIS OFFICE
CALLED ALL THE TAXING AUTHORITIES YESTERDAY AND PLEADED WITH THEM TO
HAVE THEIR DATES AND MILLAGES TO THE PROPERTY APPRAISER BY 5:00 P.M.
TOMORROW SO THAT THE NOTICES CAN BE PUT IN THE MAIL SOMEWHERE AROUND
THE 12TH OR 13TH OF SEPTEMBER. HE NOTED THAT FIFTEEN DAYS LATER WOULD
BE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH; SO, WE ARE LOOKING AT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER
29TH, AT 5:01 P.M. FOR OUR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TENTATIVE BUDGET.
THE CITIES CAN MEET ON THE 30TH.
ATTORNEY COLLINS NOTED THAT WE WILL HAVE TO HAVE ANOTHER
MEETING THREE DAYS LATER AND BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND HEARINGS
ADS MUST BE IN THE NEWSPAPER. HE FELT WE WILL HAVE TO ARRANGE WITH
THE PRESS .JOURNAL TO GET THE AD IN FOR THE WEDNESDAY EDITION SO WE
CAN SET THE SECOND HEARING FOR 5:01 P.M. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, FOR
FINAL BUDGET APPROVAL. HE NOTED THAT NOW IT IS NECESSARY TO APPROVE
THE MILLAGES AND TIMES.
MOTION WAS MADE BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LYONS, TO APPROVE THE MILLAGES AS PRESENTED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE
FINANCE OFFICER.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE EXPRESSED CONCERN ABOUT THE MILLAGE
PROJECTED FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA IN THE MULTI PURPOSE MUNICIPAL
SERVICE FUND AND WISHED TO TRY TO FIND SOME WAY TO REDUCE THIS SO
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THEIR TAXES WOULDNIT BE DOUBLE LAST YEAR `S. HE BROUGHT UP THE
POSSIBILITY OF UTILIZING SOME OF THE RESERVE ROAD TRUST FUNDS,
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT TALKED ABOUT MOVING ALL THE CONTINGENCY
TO THE GENERAL FUND, BUT MR. BARTON POINTED OUT THAT IF YOU MOVED THE
CONTINGENCY, THEN YOU WOULDNIT HAVE ANYTHING TO GO TO IN MUNICIPAL
SERVICES FOR AN EMERGENCY ITEM.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE ASKED IF ALL OF THE $580,000 OF OTHER
ROADS, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES WAS TRANSFERRED FROM THE TRANSPORTATION
FUND TO THE MUNICIPAL FUND.
THE FINANCE OFFICER EXPLAINED THAT THEY TOOK THE TOTAL
APPROVED BUDGET FOR ROAD & BRIDGE OPERATIONS, ALL PHASES, AND CAME
UP WITH A FUNDING FORMULA BASED ON THE NUMBER OF ROAD MILES, THE
NUMBER OF PHYSICAL BRIDGES FROM THE CONNECTOR SYSTEM OF ROADS AND LOCAL
SYSTEM OF ROADS, AND USED THAT AS THE FUNDING FORMULA TO ESTIMATE
WHAT BILLS EACH ARE GOING TO HAVE TO PAY. HE CONTINUED THAT THEY PUT
ALL OF THE EXPENSES IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE FUND FOR THE TOTAL ROAD
& BRIDGE OPERATION, THEN SAID THE CONNECTOR ROAD SYSTEM WOULD PAY ON
A CONTRACT BASIS TO THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE FUND FOR THE WORK DONE ON
THEIR SYSTEM OF ROADS, THIS ACCOUNTS FOR THE $335,000 PAYMENT MADE
FROM THE TRANSPORTATION TRUST TO THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES, AND THIS WAS
DONE BECAUSE THERE IS NO PAST HISTORY BUILT UP ON ACTUAL -EXPENSES.
HE CONTINUED THAT THE CONNECTOR SYSTEM OF ROADS IS THE ROADS THE COUNTY
ACCEPTED BACK FROM THE DOT - 16TH ST., OLD DIXIE, 5121 5101 KINGS
HIGHWAY, ETC.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE NOTED THAT IF WE ARE TALKING ABOUT
TOTAL MILEAGE OF ROADS, WE HAVE MANY MILES OF MARL ROADS AND THE
MAINTENANCE ON THEM IS VERY DIFFERENT. HE REALIZED THAT WE DON'T
HAVE ANY HISTORY ON ALL THIS, BUT HOPED THAT, IN OUR EFFORT TO BE
EXTREMELY FAIR, THAT THE BURDEN IS NOT BEING OVERLY SHIFTED TO THE
UNINCORPORATED TAXPAYER,
MR. BARTON NOTED THAT THE CASH CARRY FORWARDS WERE ALLOCATED
ON THE SAME BASIS.
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COMMISSIONER WODTKE INQUIRED ABOUT THE FUNDS WE HAVE ALLOCATED
FOR ADDITIONAL RESURFACING WORK, WHICH INVOLVE ABOUT $350,000, AND
MR. BARTON STATED THAT THEY WORKED ON THE ASSUMPTION THOSE MONIES ALL
WOULD BE EXPENDED BEFORE THE END OF THIS FISCAL YEAR AND THE CASH
CARRY FORWARD REFLECTS THAT AMOUNT AS BEING ALREADY SPENT.
IT WAS NOTED THAT THE BOARD HAD AUTHORIZED THE RESURFACING
OF OLD DIXIE, BUT NOTHING ELSE.
ADMINISTRATOR JENNINGS COMMENTED THAT IF WE DONT UTILIZE
THOSE FUNDS AS WE NORMALLY DO AND CARRY THEM FORWARD INSTEAD, WE WILL
HAVE LOST THAT AMOUNT OF ROAD PAVING.
MR. BARTON AGREED THAT IF THIS WORK IS NOT DONE, THE MONEY
WILL FLOW THROUGH AS CASH CARRY FORWARD, BUT POINTED OUT THAT YOU
WILL HAVE TO INCREASE THE PAVING NEXT YEAR, PROBABLY AT A HIGHER COST.
COMMISSIONER LYONS AGREED AND WAS OF THE OPINION THAT ALL
WE WOULD BE DOING IS PUTTING OFF DISASTER FOR SOME OTHER COMMISSION
BY MAKING THE IMPACT WORSE IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS. HE FELT WE HAVE AMPLE
EVIDENCE AS TO WHY WE HAVE TO GO ALONG WITH THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE
FUND AND NOTED THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE BEEN GETTING A FREE RIDE IN
THE PAST.
COMMISSIONER LOY ASKED WHAT IT WOULD MEAN IN TERMS OF MILLAGE
IF THE REVENUE IN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES ACCOUNT WAS INCREASED BY
$500,000, AND FINANCE OFFICER BARTON STATED IT WOULD MAKE THE MILLAGE
FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSE MUNICIPAL SERVICES 2.09 INSTEAD OF 2.936, OR
ALMOST ONE MILL LESS.
DISCUSSION CONTINUED IN REGARD TO THE ADVISABILITY OF LOSING
ONE YEAR OFF THE PAVING PROGRAM.
COMMISSIONER Loy STATED THAT SHE WAS GOING TO TAKE THE
OTHER APPROACH - THAT WE DON `T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY SO WE WILL HAVE TO
GO TO BONDS OR SOME OTHER ALTERNATIVE. SHE NOTED THAT THE BRIDGE
PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN PUT ON THIS COUNTY IS A BIG ONE AND WILL BE
VERY COSTLY AND WE DON'T HAVE ANY CHOICE. THOUGH SHE HATED TO SEE US
DELETE ANY OF THE PROGRAMS WE HAVE BEEN ON FOR YEARS IN ORDER TO
SUPPLEMENT NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET, COMMISSIONER Loy SUGGESTED THAT WE DO
DIP INTO THAT TRUST FUND TO THE EXTENT OF $500,000.
SHE CONTINUED
THAT WITH THE THINGS THAT HAVE BEEN PUT ON THE COUNTY IN THE LAST FEW
YEARS, IF IT WEREN'T FOR REVENUE SHARING, WE WOULDN'T BE IN A POSITION
EVEN TO BUY THE EQUIPMENT AND FURTHER NOTED THAT WE NEVER HAVE BEEN
IN THIS POSITION BEFORE AND IT IS HARD TO KNOW WHICH WAY TO TURN.
COMMISSIONER LYONS REITERATED THAT HE JUST FEELS IT IS BETTER
TO FACE UP TO EACH YEAR AS IT COMES. HE FELT THAT THE CITY OF VERO
BEACH GOT VERY CLOSE TO TROUBLE BY WORKING THEIR BALANCE DOWN TOO
LOW, AND HE DID NOT BELIEVE THE COUNTY SHOULD.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT FELT,ON THE OTHER HAND, IF WE DIP INTO THE
TRUST FUND, IT IS MONEY THAT HAS BEEN PUT THERE ON BEHALF OF THE
TAXPAYERS WHO LIVE HERE. FUTURE TAXPAYERS WILL HAVE TO ASSUME A
LARGER BURDEN.
COMMISSIONER LYONS FELT WE SHOULDN'T DIP INTO IT FROM THE
STANDPOINT OF REDUCING TAXES, BUT FOR THE JOB IT WAS SUPPOSED TO DO.
COMMISSIONER LOY BELIEVED THERE WAS SOME QUESTION EARLIER
ABOUT THE USE OF THAT MONEY, AND CHAIRMAN SIEBERT NOTED THE REASON
WE BUILT IT UP WAS FOR INDIAN RIVER BOULEVARD AND NOW IT ISN'T ENOUGH
TO DO IT.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE INQUIRED ABOUT THE TOTAL VALUATION IN
THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA, AND THE FINANCE OFFICER STATED THAT IT IS
$697,271,000.
DISCUSSION AGAIN AROSE ABOUT THE DIVISION OF ROAD & BRIDGE
BETWEEN THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES AREA, ETC., AND MR. BARTON AGAIN
EXPLAINED THE FORMULA REGARDING THE CONNECTOR ROADS. HE STATED THAT
THE ROADS ON THE CONNECTOR SYSTEM ARE 16% OF ALL THE ROADS WE HAVE TO
MAINTAIN AND 38% OF THE BRIDGES ARE ON THOSE ROADS. IN THE ABSENCE
OF PAST HISTORY, THEY HAD TO COME UP WITH SOME FORMULA. THIS ACTUALLY
IS A " GUESSTIMATE ° UNTIL WE CAN BUILD A YEAR OF HISTORY.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE AGAIN EXPRESSED CONCERN THAT IN AN
EFFORT TO BE TOTALLY FAIR IN REGARD TO DUAL TAXATION, WE MIGHT HAVE
GONE TOO FAR TO ONE SIDE. HE FELT THEIR ESTIMATE OF 16% FOR THE
CONNECTOR ROADS MIGHT BE WRONG AND NOTED IF IT WAS 36%,IT WOULD MAKE
A BIG DIFFERENCE.
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MR. BARTON POINTED OUT THAT IF IT IS WRONG, THE TRANSPORTA-
TION FUND WHICH IS THE CONNECTOR SYSTEM WILL NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY
TO PAY ITS SHARE; S0, AT THAT POINT THEY WOULD HAVE TO COME BACK TO
THE BOARD AND FUNDS WOULD HAVE TO BE -TRANSFERRED OUT OF THE SECONDARY
TRUST FUND - THEN YOU HAVE AN ACCURATE BASIS FOR ENSUING YEARS.
COMMISSIONER WODTKE NOTED THAT HE IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING
RIGHT NOW, AND COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMENTED THAT APPARENTLY THE ONLY
WAY TO DO IT NOW IS TAKE IT OUT OF THE TRUST FUND, COMMISSIONER Loy
ALSO FELT IT APPEARED THAT WAY.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED AS TO HOW MUCH TO ADD TO THE MUNICIPAL
SERVICE FUND, AND COMMISSIONER Loy SUGGESTED $580,000 FROM THE TRUST
FUND FOR MATERIALS.
COMMISSIONER LYONS WITHDREW HIS MOTION, AND COMMISSIONER
Loy WITHDREW HER SECOND.
MR, BARTON ASKED IF THE BOARD WISHED HIM TO TRANSFER $580,000
FROM THE SECONDARY ROAD TRUST FUND TO THE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING
UNIT, REDUCE THE TAXES A LIKE AMOUNT, AND REDO THAT MILLAGE. THE
BOARD CONFIRMED THAT THEY DID.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WODTKE, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED THE MILLAGE AS OUTLINED BY
FINANCE OFFICER BARTON FOR THE VARIOUS COUNTY FUNDS AND COUNTY CON-
TROLLED TAXING DISTRICTS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LAURELWOOD AND ROCK -
RIDGE, WITH THE SPECIFIC AMENDMENT TO THE MILLAGE AS TO THE MULTI
PURPOSE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT BY REDUCING THE AD VALOREM
REVENUE BY $580,000 WITH THE INTENT BEING THAT THIS WILL BE MADE UP
FROM THE GAS TAX OR TRUST FUND, WHICHEVER IS APPROPRIATE, AND THAT
A COPY OF THE MILLAGES BE MADE A PART OF THESE MINUTES AS CALCULATED
BY MR. BARTON,
GENERAL FUND
TRANSPORTATION FUND
X59 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS - HOSPITAL I&S
SOUTH BEACH WATER TAXING UNIT
NORTH COUNTY FIRE TAXING DISTRICT
SOUTH COUNTY FIRE TAXING DISTRICT
3.30239 MILLS
0.00001 MILLS
0.04239 MILLS
2.50202 MILLS
0.50000 MILLS
2.37591 MILLS
WEST COUNTY FIRE TAXING DISTRICT
SOUTH COUNTY MUNICIPAL SERVICE FUND
GENERAL PURPOSE MUNICIPAL SERVICE FUND
0.38229 MILLS
0.72968 MILLS
2.10523 MILLS
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
Loy, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTING AS THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE LAURELWOOD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT UNANIMOUSLY
APPROVED A MILLAGE OF 0.51422.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THEREUPON RECESSED AT
6;25 O'CLOCK P.M. AND RECONVENED AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
ROCKRIDGE SUBDIVISION STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.
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