HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/7/1980 (4)TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1980
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, ACTING AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ROCKRIDGE SUB-
DIVISION STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT, MET AT THE CITY HALL COUNCIL
CHAMBERS, 1053 20TH PLACE, VERO BEACH, FLORIDA, ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER
7, 1980, AT 5:26 O'CLOCK P.M. PRESENT WERE WILLARD W. SIEBERT,
JR., CHAIRMAN; ALMA LEE Loy; WILLIAM C. WODTKE, JR.; AND
PATRICK B. LYONS. ABSENT WAS VICE CHAIRMAN R. DON DEESON FOR
BUSINESS REASONS. ALSO PRESENT WERE GEORGE G. COLLINS, SJR., ATTORNEY
TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; .JEFFREY K. BARTON, FINANCE
OFFICER; AND VIRGINIA HARGREAVES, DEPUTY CLERK.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCED
THAT THE PROPOSED MILLAGE FOR THE DISTRICT IS 0.65711,
FINANCE OFFICER BARTON INFORMED THOSE PRESENT THAT THE
PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN MILLAGE OVER THE ROLLED BACK RATE IS 51.2%,
AND THIS IS DUE TO THE INCREASE IN THE ELECTRIC BILLS AND THE
INCREASED COST OF MAINTENANCE OF THE STREET LIGHTS.
THE CHAIRMAN ASKED IF ANYONE PRESENT WISHED TO BE HEARD.
THERE WERE NONE,
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LYONS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WODTKE, THE FOUR BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTION
80-1 ESTABLISHING A MILLAGE FOR THE DISTRICT FOR 1980-81 OF 0,65711.
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OCT 71900 Box 44 PA6E 781
RESOLUTION NO. 80-1
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the ROCKRIDGE STREET
LIGHTING DISTRICT held a public hearing on the 7th day of
October, 1980; and
WHEREAS, the ROCKRIDGE STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT was
established pursuant to Indian River County Ordinance 72-2;
and
WHEREAS, the Board at the public hearing, after proper
notice and explanations of the millage and the reasons for the
rate established and after public questionings and input,
desires to establish millage for the upcoming fiscal year
1980-81;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE ROCKRIDGE STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT, that the Board
hereby sets the millage for said District at 0.65711 mills.,
Said Resolution shall become effective as of the 7th day
of October, 1980.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
ROCKRIDG ST T GHZN41RICT
ByWi ar W Sli t, Jr.rman
Attest:
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Freda Wright, -Clerk)
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CHAIRMAN SIEBERT ANNOUNCED THAT THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR
THE DISTRICT IS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,555. HE ASKED IF ANYONE
PRESENT WISHED TO BE HEARD IN REGARD TO THE BUDGET. THERE WERE NONE.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LYONS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
Loy, THE FOUR BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTION
80-2 APPROVING A BUDGET FOR THE ROCKRIDGE STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
OF $3,555 FOR THE 1980-81 FISCAL YEAR.
ATTORNEY COLLINS WISHED IT NOTED IN THE MINUTES THAT THIS
BUDGET MUST BE PRINTED IN THE PAPER ONE TIME.
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OCT 71980 BOCK 44 PAcE'783
RESOLUTION NO. 80-2
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the Rockridge Street
Lighting District has held a public hearing on October 7, 1980
at 5:01 P.M. for the purpose of adopting a budget for the District
for the fiscal year 1980-81, said District was adopted by Indian
River County Ordinance 72-2; and
WHEREAS, the Property Appraiser has provided the evaluations
of the non-exempt property in said District; and
WHEREAS, the millage for said District has previously been
approved; and
WHEREAS, the final budget is adopted based on the interim
roll; and
WHEREAS, said hearing was noticed by publication and the
needs of the District discussed in open forum;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE ROCKRIDGE STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT that the following
budget is hereby adopted for the District for 1980-81:
1. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND BALANCES
Local Sources
$
40.00
Ad Valorem Taxes
2,953.00
Sub Total
$
2,993.00
Less: 5% per F. S. 129.01(2)(b)
150.00
NET
$
2,843.00
Cash Balance Forward
(October 1, 1980)
712.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND BALANCES
$
3,555.00
2. APPROPRIATIONS
Operating Expenses
2,655.00
Total Appropriations
2,655.00
Reserve for Contingencies
200.00
Cash Forward
700.00
TOTAL BUDGET
$
3,555.00
A copy of this Resolution shall be published one (1)
time in a paper of general circulation in this County and
a copy will be forwarded to the Indian River County Board
of County Commissioners.
Attest:
Clerk
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ROCKRIDGE STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
Chairman
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THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, ON MOTION MADE, SECONDED
AND CARRIED, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACTING AS THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE ROCKRIDGE STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT ADJOURNED AT
5:29 O'CLOCK P.M.
ATTEST:
CLERK
CHAIRMAN
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THEREUPON RECONVENED AT
5:29 O'CLOCK P.M., WITH THE SAME MEMBERS PRESENT, AND CHAIRMAN
SIEBERT ANNOUNCED THAT THE BOARD WOULD NOW ACT AS THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE LAURELWOOD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT.
THE CHAIRMAN INFORMED THOSE PRESENT THAT THE PROPOSED
MILLAGE FOR THE DISTRICT IS 0.51422.
FINANCE OFFICER BARTON REPORTED THAT THE PROPOSED MILLAGE
REPRESENTS A DECREASE OF 9.3% OVER LAST YEARS ROLLED BACK RATE.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT ASKED IF ANYONE PRESENT WISHED TO SPEAK.
THERE WERE NONE.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LYONS, THE FOUR BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT ACTING AS THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE LAURELWOOD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTED RESOLUTION 80-105 ESTABLISHING A MILLAGE FOR THE DISTRICT
OF 0.51422 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-81.
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RESOLUTION NO. 80-105
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, on behalf of the Laurelwood Street Lighting
District, held a public hearing on the 7th day of October, 1910;
and
WHEREAS, the Laurelwood Street Lighting District was es-
tablished pursuant to Indian River County Ordinance 76-8; and
WHEREAS, the Board at the public hearing, after proper notice
and explanations of the millage and the reasons for the rate as
established and after public questionings and input, desires to
establish millage for the upcoming fiscal year 1980-81;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board hereby
sets the millage rate for said District at 0.51422 mills.
This Resolution shall become effective as of the 7th day
of October, 1980.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
Willara ly. Sieb , Jr. airman
Attest:
-,
Freda Wright, Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 80-105
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, on behalf of the Laurelwood Street Lighting
District, held a public hearing on the 7th day of October, 1910;
and
WHEREAS, the Laurelwood Street Lighting District was es-
tablished pursuant to Indian River County Ordinance 76-8; and
WHEREAS, the Board at the public hearing, after proper notice
and explanations of the millage and the reasons for the rate as
established and after public questionings and input, desires to
establish millage for the upcoming fiscal year 1980-81;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board hereby
sets the millage rate for said District at 0.51422 mills.
This Resolution shall become effective as of the 7th day
of October, 1980.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
Willara ly. Sieb , Jr. airman
Attest:
-,
Freda Wright, Clerk
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT INFORMED THOSE PRESENT THAT THE PROPOSED
BUDGET TO SUPPORT THE LAURELWOOD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT IS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $4,300. HE THEN ASKED IF ANYONE IN THE AUDIENCE WISHED
TO BE HEARD IN REGARD TO THIS BUDGET. THERE WERE NONE.
ON POTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LOY, THE FOUR BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, ACTING AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE LAURELWOOD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT, UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 80-106 APPROVING A BUDGET FOR SAID DISTRICT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $4,300 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-81.
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RESOLUTION NO. 80-106
LAURELWOOD STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT
RESOLUTION FOR 1980-1981
B 44 789
WHEREAS, The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, on behalf of the Laurelwood Street Lighting
District, has held a public hearing at 5:01 P.M. on October 7, 1980
for the purpose of adopting a budget for the District for the
fiscal year 1980-81, said District was adopted by Indian River
County Ordinance 76-8; and
WHEREAS, the millage for said District has previously been
approved; and
WHEREAS, the final budget is adopted based on the interim
roll; and
WHEREAS, said hearing was noticed by publication and the
needs of the District discussed in open forum;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the following
budget is hereby adopted for the LAURELWOOD STREET LIGHTING
DISTRICT for 1980-81:
1. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & BALANCES
Local Sources $ 2,015.00
Ad Valorem Taxes 1,925.00
Sub Total 3,940.00
Less: 5% per F.S.129.01(2)(b) 97.00
NET $ 3,843.00
Cash Balance Forward
(October 1, 1980) 457.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & BALANCES $ 4,300.00
2. APPROPRIATIONS:
Operating Expenses $ 3,350.00
Reserve for Contingencies 200.00
Cash Forward 750.00
TOTAL BUDGET $ 4,300.00
This Resolution shall become effective as of the 7th day
of October, 1980.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
Villard and . Siebert, Jr , Chairrzan
Attest:
Freda Wright, Clerk
OCT 71980 POCK 44 FAcr790
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CHAIRMAN SIEBERT INFORMED THOSE PRESENT THAT THE NEXT
ITEM TO BE TAKEN UP WOULD BE THE MILLAGE FOR THE WEST INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY MUNICIPAL FIRE UNIT, AND THAT MILLAGE IS PROPOSED TO BE
0.38229.
FINANCE OFFICER BARTON REPORTED THAT THIS ALSO WOULD BE
A 100% INCREASE IN MILLAGE OVER THE ROLLED BACK RATE BECAUSE THIS
IS A NEWLY CREATED DISTRICT.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT ASKED IF ANYONE PRESENT WISHED TO BE HEARD.
THERE WERE NONE.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LYONS, THE FOUR BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTION
80-107 SETTING A MILLAGE FOR THE WEST INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MUNICIPAL
FIRE UNIT OF 0.38229 FOR THE 1980-81 FISCAL YEAR.
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RESOLUTION NO. 80-107
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COPiMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, on behalf of the WEST INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
MUNICIPAL FIRE UNIT, held a public hearing on the 7th day of
October, 1980; and
WHEREAS, the WEST INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MUNICIPAL FIRE UNIT
was established pursuant to Indian River County Ordinance 80-25;
and
WHEREAS, the Board at the public hearing, after proper
notice and explanations of the millage and the reasons for the
rate established and after public questionings and input, desires
to establish millage for the upcoming fiscal year 1980-81;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board
hereby sets the millage for said Unit at 0.38229 mills.
Said Resolution shall become effective as of the 7th day
of October, 1980.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORI A
By
WE lar W iebert, Jr. airman
Attest:
Freda Wright; Clerk
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CHAIRMAN SIEBERT ANNOUNCED THAT THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR
THE WEST INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MUNICIPAL SERVICE FIRE UNIT FOR 1980-81
WAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,941.
THE CHAIRMAN ASKED IF ANYONE PRESENT WISHED TO SPEAK IN
REGARD TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET. THERE WERE NONE.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER Loy, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LYONS, THE FOUR BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTION
80-108 APPROVING A BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,941 FOR THE WEST
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MUNICIPAL SERVICE FIRE UNIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
1980-81.
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RESOLUTION NO. 80-108
WHEREAS, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,on behalf of the WEST INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
MUNICIPAL SERVICE FIRE UNIT, has held a public hearing at 5:01 P.M.
on October 7, 1980 for the purpose of adopting a budget for the
Unit for the fiscal year 1980-81, said Unit was adopted by Indian
River County Ordinance 80-25; and
WHEREAS, the millage for said Unit has previously been
approved; and
WHEREAS, the final budget is adopted based on the interim
roll; and
WHEREAS, said hearing was noticed by publication and the
needs of the Unit discussed in open forum;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the following
budget is adopted for the WEST INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MUNICIPAL SERVICE
FIRE UNIT FOR 1980-81:
1. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & BALANCES
Ad Valorem Taxes $ 29,412.00
Less: 5% per F.S. 129.01(2)(b) 1,471.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & BALANCES $ 27,941.00
2. APPROPRIATIONS
Fire Control
Cash Forward
$ 25,000.00
2,941.00
TOTAL BUDGET $ 27,941.00
Said Resolution shall become effective as of the 7th day
of October, 1980.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
Willard W. Siebert, Jr., airman
Attest:
Freda Wright, Cle#k
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OCT 71980
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CHAIRMAN SIEBERT ANNOUNCED THAT THE LAST TAXING DISTRICT
TO BE CONSIDERED IS THE SOUTH BEACH MUNICIPAL SERVICE WATER UNIT,
WHICH AREA CONSISTS OF ALL PROPERTY SOUTH OF THE MOORINGS ON THE
BARRIER ISLAND ONLY. HE STATED THAT THE PROPOSED MILLAGE IS
2.50202.
FINANCE OFFICER BARTON INFORMED THOSE PRESENT THAT SINCE
THIS ALSO IS A NEWLY CREATED DISTRICT, THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN
MILLAGE OVER THE ROLLED BACK RATE IS 100%.
THE CHAIRMAN ASKED IF ANYONE PRESENT WISHED TO BE HEARD.
THERE WERE NONE.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LYONS, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
WODTKE, THE FOUR BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTION
80-109 SETTING A MILLAGE FOR THE SOUTH BEACH MUNICIPAL SERVICE WATER
UNIT OF 2.50202 FOR THE 1980-81 FISCAL YEAR.
RESOLUTION NO. 80-109
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, on behalf of the SOUTH BEACH MUNICIPAL
SERVICE WATER UNIT, held a public hearing on the 7th day of
October, 1980; and
WHEREAS, the SOUTH BEACH MUNICIPAL SERVICE WATER UNIT
was established pursuant to Indian River County Ordinance
78-42; and
WHEREAS, the Board at the public hearing, after proper
notice and explanations of the millage and the reasons for the
rate established and after public questionings and input, desires
to establish millage for the upcoming fiscal year 1980-81;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board
hereby sets the millage for said Unit at 2.50202 mills.
Said Resolution shall become effective as of the 7th day
of October, 1980.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By —A&La&
Willard/W. Siebert, J/./Chairman
Attest:
L
Freda Wright, Cl rk
OCT 71980 BOK 44 PAGE796'.
OCT 71980
BUQK 4 `PAGE 797
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT ANNOUNCED THAT THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR
THIS DISTRICT IS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,765, AND ASKED IF ANYONE
PRESENT WISHED TO SPEAK IN REGARD TO THE BUDGET. THERE WERE NONE.
ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WODTKE, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER
LYONS, THE FOUR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRESENT UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED
RESOLUTION 80-110 APPROVING A BUDGET FOR THE SOUTH BEACH MUNICIPAL
SERVICE WATER UNIT OF $16,765, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1980-81.
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RESOLUTION NO. 80-110
WHEREAS, The BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, on behalf of the SOUTH BEACH MUNICIPAL SERVICE
WATER UNIT, has held a public hearing at 5:01 P.M. on October 7,
1980 for the purpose of adopting a budget for the Unit for the
fiscal year, 1980-81, said Unit was adopted by Indian River
County Ordinance 78-42; and
WHEREAS, the millage for said Unit has previously been
approved; and
WHEREAS, the final budget is adopted based on the interim
roll; and
WHEREAS, said hearing was noticed by publication and the
needs of the Unit,discussed in open forum;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the following
budget is adopted for the SOUTH BEACH MUNICIPAL SERVICE WATER
UNIT for 1980-81:
1. ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & BALANCES
Ad Valorem Taxes $17,647.00
Less: 5% per F.S. 129.01(2)(b) 882.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED RECEIPTS & BALANCES
2. APPROPRIATIONS
Water Utility Services
Total Appropriations
Cash Forward
TOTAL BUDGET
$16,765.00
$15,000.00
$15,000.00
1,765.00
$16,765.00
Said Resolution shall become effective as of the 7th day
of October, 1980.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN IVERUN , LO IDA
By
Willar W. Siebert, Jr , hairman
Attest:
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Freda Wright, Clerk
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CHAIRMAN SIEBERT NOTED THAT THERE ARE A COUPLE OF PEOPLE
PRESENT WHO WERE NOT AT THE PREVIOUS BUDGET HEARINGS, AND HE WISHED
TO GIVE THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO COME FORWARD AND SPEAK IF THEY DESIRED.
GLEN SCHOONOVER OF 17 STARFISH DRIVE CAME BEFORE THE BOARD
AND STATED THAT HE FELT THAT A 26-1/2% INCREASE IN TAXES IS JUST TOO
MUCH, HE REALIZED THAT IT IS PASSED NOW BUT HE FELT THE PUBLIC
CANNOT STAND THESE TYPES OF INCREASES AND WE SEEM TO SEE MORE AND
MORE OF THEM..
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT POINTED OUT TO MR. SCHOONOVER THAT SINCE
HE DOES LIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF VERO BEACH, HIS INCREASE WOULD NOT
BE ANYWHERE NEAR 26%.
FINANCE OFFICER BARTON EXPLAINED THAT THE TRIM NOTICE THAT
CAME FROM THE PROPERTY APPRAISER WAS INTENTIONALLY OVERSTATED BECAUSE
YOU COULD ADVERTISE AND ROLL BACK WITHOUT HAVING TO SEND OUT A
FURTHER NOTICE, AND THIS NOTICE HAD TO BE SENT OUT BEFORE THE VOTE
ON THE SOUTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT. THE AMOUNT FOR THE FIRE DISTRICT,
THEREFORE, WAS DOUBLE STATED. HE NOTED THAT THE CITY OF VERO BEACH
DROPPED THEIR MILLAGE BACK WHEN THE FIRE DISTRICT PASSED.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT INFORMED MR. SCHOONOVER THAT THE MILLAGE
LEVIED BY THIS BOARD TO ANY RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF VERO BEACH IS
A VERY, VERY SMALL PERCENTAGE INCREASE. HE POINTED OUT, HOWEVER, THAT
WE CAN T ADDRESS THE TAXES LEVIED BY THE OTHER TAXING BODIES - THE
SCHOOL BOARD, ETC.
MR. SCHOONOVER NOTED THAT HE IS NEW TO THIS AREA AND WISHED
TO KNOW HOW A PERSON CAN LEARN HOW BEST TO APPROACH THE SITUATION
AND WHETHER YOU WOULD HAVE TO ATTEND EACH SESSION EACH ENTITY HOLDS.
HE STATED THAT HE CAME TO THE OCTOBER 2ND MEETING, BUT NOT HAVING ANY
FIGURES TO WORK FROM OR A BASIS TO ANALYZE, HE WAS TOTALLY CONFUSED.
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT COMMENTED THAT SINCE MR. SCHOONOVER ATTENDED
THE LAST MEETING, HE DID NOT WISH TO BE REPETITIOUS. HE SUGGESTED
THAT IF ANY CITIZEN WISHED TO SEE WHERE THEIR TAX DOLLARS ARE BEING
SPENT, THAT THEY GO TO THE FINANCE OFFICE AND FIND OUT WHAT THE PER-
CENTAGE INCREASES WERE FOR EACH AND EVERY DEPARTMENT; THEN PICK OUT
THOSE THEY FELT WERE EXCESSIVE AND ATTEND THOSE PARTICULAR BUDGET
HEARINGS. THE CHAIRMAN NOTED THAT THE BUDGET IS A CONSOLIDATION
OF MANY, MANY LINE ITEMS AND MOST PEOPLE CANNOT SIT THROUGH ALL THE
HEARINGS - ALTHOUGH THERE ARE A FEW WHO DO. HE NOTED THAT THE PEOPLE
WHO DO ATTEND THE BUDGET HEARINGS ARE MUCH MORE UNDERSTANDING OF
THE COUNTY'S PROBLEMS.
COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMENTED THAT MR. SCHOONOVER GOT
LAUNCHED IN THE WORST YEAR WE HAVE EVER HAD AS FAR AS CONFUSION
WITH OUR TAXING SITUATION. HE NOTED THAT THE BOARD AT THE MOMENT
STILL DOESN'T KNOW WHAT THE ASSESSMENTS WILL BE, AND HE CAN UNDERSTAND
THAT THIS IS FRUSTRATING. HE AGREED WITH THE SUGGESTION MADE BY
THE CHAIRMAN AND TOLD MR, SCHOONOVER THAT WE WOULD FIND THAT ANYONE
IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS WILLING TO SIT DOWN AND HELP EXPLAIN THE
SITUATION. HE SUGGESTED THAT MR. SCHOONOVER CONTACT FINANCE OFFICER
BARTON TO GO OVER ANY FIGURES HE QUESTIONED. COMMISSIONER LYONS NOTED
THAT THE BOARD'S POSITION IS MUCH STRONGER IF MORE PEOPLE UNDERSTAND.
SPEAK.
MR. SCHOONOVER THANKED THE BOARD FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO
CHAIRMAN SIEBERT ASKED IF ANYONE ELSE PRESENT WISHED TO
BE HEARD, THERE WERE NONE.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, ON MOTION MADE, SECONDED
AND CARRIED, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADJOURNED AT 5:45
O'CLOCK P.M.
ATTEST:
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CLERK (HA I RMAN
OCT 71980 59 �oot 44 PAGc 800