HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/2/1982Tuesday, February 2, 1982
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County, Florida, met in Regular Session at the Board of
County Commission Chambers, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach,
Florida, on Tuesday, February 2, 1982, at 8:30 o'clock A.M.
Present were Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman; Alfred Grover
Fletcher,. Vice Chairman; Dick Bird; Patrick B. Lyons; and
William C. Wodtke, Jr. Also present were Neil A. Nelson,
County Administrator; Gary Brandenburg, Attorney to the
Board of County Commissioners; Jeffrey K. Barton, Finance
Director; and Janice Caldwell and Virginia Hargreaves,
Deputy Clerks.
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Commissioner Wodtke led the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag, and Rev. Larry T. Westman, First Baptist
Church, Winter Beach, gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman asked if there were any additions or
corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
December 2, 1981.
Commissioner Bird referred to Page 25, line 6, and
suggested "National Association of" be deleted. The phrase
would then read: "...and the Fire Fighters..."
Commissioner Bird referred to Page 25, second
paragraph from the bottom of the page and requested the tape
be checked to clarify the sentence. The tape was researched
and the paragraph should be amended to read:
"Commissioner Bird inquired if it was the Board's
feeling that the initial goal of this committee would be to
advise us on the proper make-up, and so forth, of how we
establish A.L.S. and then once it is established and funded,
that they would continue to operate on an advisory capacity.
The Board agreed."
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Commissioner Lyons referred to Page 17, third
paragraph, regarding exploring the cost of advertising the
agenda.
Administrator Nelson indicated that he would look
into the matter.
Commissioner Bird referred to Page 47, line 2, and
requested "Marsh" be deleted and "Wabasso" inserted.
Commissioner Fletcher referred to Page 9, line 2
and requested that "Fletcher" be deleted and replaced by
"Bird."
Commissioner Fletcher referred to Page 31, line 8
and suggested deleting "get" and replacing it with "take."
On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Fletcher, the Board unanimously approved the
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 2, 1981, as
amended.
MARY LOU DURRANCE - REMEMBRANCE
Commissioner Wodtke spoke about the recent loss in
the community of Mary Lou Durrance. She had served
approximately 28 years with the Red Cross, and was a fine
dedicated person.
On Motion by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously agreed that Mary
Lou Durrance would be greatly missed, and would be
remembered as being a dedicated worker of the community,
having served the Red Cross for approximately 28 years, and
having held the position of Executive Director.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Commissioner Bird requested adding an item
concerning the Association of Retarded Citizens:
Commissioner Fletcher requested adding an item
concerning a report on the Medical Advisory Committee.
Administrator Nelson requested an item regarding a
radio tower for station WGYL.
On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously agreed to add the
emergency items to the agenda.
Commissioner Fletcher requested the removal of
Item 6-E, the Kelton Report, from the Consent Agenda for
discussion.
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CLERK TO THE BOARD
A. Sheriff's Deputies
On Motion by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved the
Chairman's signature for the following deputies appointed by
Sheriff Dobeck:
Frank J. Alber, Sr. - Civil Process Server
Mark C. Johnson - Deputy
Nancy J. Eirls - Corrections Officer
Judith D. Lewis - Corrections Officer
B. Budget Amendment
On Motion by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved the
Budget Amendment for Unemployment Compensation for the
quarter ending 12-31-81 as recommended by Finance Director
Barton, as follows:
Account Title
S.C.C. Contingencies
Unemployment Comp.
Account Number
001-199-513-99.91
001-300-512-12.15
Increase
1,643.
Decrease
1,643.
C. Budget Amendment
On Motion by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved the
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D. Reports on File in Clerk's Office
The following reports were received and placed on
file in the Office of the Clerk:
Florida Inland Navigation District Audit Report;
Annual Financial Report; and Statement of Condition.
Report of Juveniles in Jail - December, 1981.
Traffic Violation Bureau - Special Trust Fund,
December, 1981 - $33,083.66.
Traffic Violation Fines by Name, December, 1981.
Discussion followed about unemployment
compensation claims and whether or not there is a -hearing
held to see if the claims are legitimate.
Attorney Brandenburg commented that the Personnel
Department reviews all the claims on a case by case basis,
and the Attorney does not review them unless the Personnel
Department brings them to his attention.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Pistol Permits
On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the
renewal application for a permit to carry a concealed
firearm for the following:
Robert William Orton
Frederick Owen White
Hugo E. Suhr, Jr.
Ernest G. Sloan
Robert J. Schasane
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Budget Amendment
for Unemployment Compensation for certain
individuals
as recommended by
Finance
Director Barton, as
follows:
Account Title
Account No.
Increase
Decrease
Unemployment Comp.
001-210-572-12.15
1,105
B.C.C. Contingencies
001-199-513-99.91
1,105
Unemployment Comp.
411-217-534-12.15
1,441
B.C.C. Contingencies
411-199-534-99.91
1,441
Unemployment Comp.
004-242-519-12.15
296
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B.C.C. Contingencies
004-199-513-99.91
296
Unemployment Comp.
471-235-533-12.15
507
B.C.C. Contingencies
471-235-533-99.91
507
D. Reports on File in Clerk's Office
The following reports were received and placed on
file in the Office of the Clerk:
Florida Inland Navigation District Audit Report;
Annual Financial Report; and Statement of Condition.
Report of Juveniles in Jail - December, 1981.
Traffic Violation Bureau - Special Trust Fund,
December, 1981 - $33,083.66.
Traffic Violation Fines by Name, December, 1981.
Discussion followed about unemployment
compensation claims and whether or not there is a -hearing
held to see if the claims are legitimate.
Attorney Brandenburg commented that the Personnel
Department reviews all the claims on a case by case basis,
and the Attorney does not review them unless the Personnel
Department brings them to his attention.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Pistol Permits
On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the
renewal application for a permit to carry a concealed
firearm for the following:
Robert William Orton
Frederick Owen White
Hugo E. Suhr, Jr.
Ernest G. Sloan
Robert J. Schasane
On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the
application for a permit to carry a concealed firearm for:
Bradford John Bagley Francis Littlebury Dancy
B. Performance Bond - Bent Pine
The Board reviewed the following memorandum from
the County Administrator:
TO: The Honorable Members of the -
Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Neil A. Nelson,
County Administrator
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
DATE: January 25, 1982 FI LE:
SUBJECT: Request for Release of Performance - Bond
Bent Pine Units 1 and 2 - Florida Land
Company, Owner
REFERENCES: R.L. Syens, Insurance Administrator
to James W. Davis, Public Works
Director dated January 15. 1982
Florida Land Company is requesting the release of Performance and Payment
Bond # 8081-30-21 (Federal Insurance Company) in the amount of $462,360. This
bond was submitted August 8, 1979 to cover the cost of paving and drainage improve-
ments to the Bent Pines Units 1 and 2 Subdivisions.
ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS
The Engineer -of Record, Beindorf and Associates, have certified that construc-
tion of the paving and drainage improvements for the referenced'pro}ect have been
completed in accordance with the Indian River County Subdivision Ordinance. Field
changes were made after construction drawings were approved._ The Engineer -of -
Record has prepared as -built (record) drawings to show road alignment and grade
revisions as made in the field. The contractor, Dickerson, Inc., has submitted a
Contractor's Final Affidavit attesting that the cost for paving and drainage improve-
ments have been paid. On January 5,1982, the County Public Works Director inspected
the site with Rich Votapka, Beindorf and Associates, to verify completion.
RECON1NIENDATIONS AND FUNDING
As all improvements are complete in accordance with the Indian River County
Subdivision Ordinance, the staff recommends release of the Performance and Payment
Bond dated August 8, 1979 in the amount of $462,360. for Bent Pines Unit 1 and 2.
There are no further funding considerations to be considered for this item.
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On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the
release of the Performance and Payment Bond dated August 8,
1979 in the amount of $462,360 for Bent Pines Unit 1 and 2.
C. Exchange Club Freedom Shrine
The Board reviewed the letter from Attorney Lloyd
dated January 13, 1982, and the memorandum dated January 19,
1982, as follows:
Jo SEs, blas TEH & lJOss
MEMBERS OF JONES & FOSTER, P. A.
ATTORNEYS AND CO¢4NSELORS
817 BEACHLAND BOULEVARD
P. O. BOX 3406
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960
(3051 231-1900
LARRY B. ALEXANDER
HAYWARD O. GAY
PATRICK M. O'HARA
GEORGE H. BAILEY
STEVE L. HENOERSON
RICHARD J. OLACK
ROBIN A. BLANTON
THORNTON M. HENRY
CHRISTOPHER J. SCHILLING
W. CHESTER BREWER. JR.
-47HEODORE W. HERZOG
ROBERT L. SELLARS
DAVID A. CAIRNS
-ETER S. HOLTON
SIDNEY A. STUBBS, JR.
JAMES R. COLE
R. BRUCE JONES
GEORGE P. SUPRAN
MARGARET L. COOPER
THOMAS A. Y.OVAL
ALLEN R. TOMLINSON
B. JEANE CRIPPEN
CLINTONW. LANIER
EVERETT J. VAN GAASSECK
CHARLES H. DAMSEL. JR.
SR
ROBIN A. LLOYD
PAUL C. WOLFE
LICE A. EPPLE STEVEN A. LONG
JEFFREY H. FISHER JOHN BLAIR McCRACKEN
L. MARTIN FLANAGAN S. CAROL MZLEAN January 13, 1982
WILLIAM A. FOSTER GEORGE H. 'BOSS
MARJORIE 0. GADARIAN
THADDEUS D. HARTMAN
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Air. Neil Nelson
County Administrator
Indian River County
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Dear Neil:
WEST PALM BEACH OFFICE
JONES 6 FOSTER. P. A.
601 FLAGLER -DRIVE COURT
P. O. CPAWER E
WEST PALM BEACH. FLORIDA 33402
(305; 6543-3000
As you will recall, I spoke with you some months ago concerning the possibility
of The Exchange Club of Indian River placing a Freedom Shrine in the newly
renovated Indian River County Courthouse outside of the courtrooms on the
second floor. At that time you suggested that I might want to contact the
County Judges as well as the Bar Association. I have done that and have received
permission from Judge Charles Smith as well as Bill Stewart of the Zndian River
County Bar Association. I also contacted Judge Stikelether and he indicated
that he thought it would be a splendid idea.
At this time I would request that you ask the County Commission if they would
be willing to grant us permission to do this. Our plans would be to place the
Freedom Shrine in the Courthouse sometime during the month of April, if possible.
As I mentioned toy ou, it would be necessary for me to order this and, of course,
it will be done at no -expense to the County.
Also as I mentioned to you, periodically The Exchange Club normally re -dedicates
Freedom Shrines and at that time takes care of renovations that are needed and
occasionally re -hangs them completely as a new and more pleasant appearance.
I you need any further information on this, please feel free to contact me.
Kindest_regards.
Very Yul yours,
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`Robin A. Lroyd, Sr.
TO: Honorable Members of the DATE: January 19, 1982 F1 LE:
Board of County Commissioners
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SUBJECT: Exchange Club Freedom Shrine
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FROM: A Neil Nelson REFERENCES:
County Administrator
Mr. Robin A. Lloyd, Sr. has requested permission for the Exchange Club
to place a Freedom Shrine in the courthouse building,
Mr. Lloyd has contacted Judges Smith and Stikelether and Mr. Bill
Stewart of the Indian River County Bar Association, His letter to me, of
January 13, 1982, attached, indicates the Judges and Mr. Stewart concur with
the placement of the Freedom Shrine in the courthouse.
Alternatives and Analysis
Approval of this request would be of benefit to the county. The Exchange
Club will place the Freedom Shrine and will maintain it.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve the place-
ment—of a Freedom Shrine in the courthouse building by the Exchange Club of
Indian River County.
On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously. approved the
placement of a Freedom Shrine in the Courthouse Building by
the Exchange Club of Indian River County.
D. Health Planning Council
On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the
reappointment of J. B. Norton, Jr. as the Board
representative to the Board of Directors of the Health
Planning Council.
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E. Kelton Report
The Board considered the following Staff
Recommendations to the Kelton Report:
STAFF- RTECOM1,1ENDAT IONS TO THE KE LTON REPORT
Staff recommends ad.ap.tation of Kelton Report Organizational
chart, but departmental structure is as follows:
General ;services
Personznel, Safety '-"raining
Purchasing
Building and Grounds
Fleet Management
Community Development
Planning
Special Programs
Building
Zoning
Public Protection
Health
Disaster Preparedness
Fire
Public Works
Engineering Services
Doad & Bridge
Traffic
Coim,iunity Service
Special Services
Leisure Services
Environmental Services
General Services Department
aurcha:sing Division - name to remain Purchasing
and not referred to as ��_aterial Management
Building and Grounds - name to remain Building and
and Grounds and not referred to as Facilities Maintenance
Fleet Management Division - this division should fall
under General Services Department
Data Processing Division. - should be placed on the
County Adminstrator within the General Services Depart-
ment, staff recommends also the Budget Officer to
fall in this category.
Public Protection
Staff
within
Department
includes,Health,
this Department.
Disaster Preparedness and Fire
Fire - Staff recommends that the liaison responsibility
rest with the management of the Public Protection
Department and not the County Administrator to m intain
liaison with both districts. This position can be
filled by the Civil Defbnse Director.
4. Public {corks Department
Staff prefers this department to include Engi cering,
Road and Bridge and '_raffic.
5. Community -Services Department
The following is an exp=?ed list of departments
cluded by Staff recom- en.ca'tion
i. Special Services Division
a. Welfare
b. Veterans
c. Youth Guidance
2. Leisure Services Division
a. Parks/recreation
b. Library Services
c. Extension Services
3. Environmental Services Division
a. Landfill/Solid Waste
b. Utilities Division
6. Status of County Adminstrator Position
Staff strongly supports the recommendation of a
County Administrator Ordinance
7. Administrative and Operating Procedures
Budget Preparation and Monitoring Procedures - The
Staff agrees with this procedure but would also like
to include a three (3) year transition period be
established as follows:
Year 1 - Finance works jointly with Staff to prepare
Administration budget.
Year 2 - Finance will Employ �a pers.on acceptable to
to the Administrator and County Commission to serve
in a training period for the position of Budget
Officer.
Year 3 - Office transfer of budget functions to
Administrator's
Committee Appointments - Staff recommends a change in
procedure related to malting apointments to various
committees.- Staff recommends Commission determine
the number, type and goal/reason for each committee;
standardize qualification; and ads could be placed
in various forms of local media.
8. County Administrator's Office
r.
With regard to problems in areas of records, office
structure, etc., the Staff prefers to continue present
efforts in this direction.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
MAJOR FUNCTION
This is highly responsible administrative work set up in accordance
with Florida Statutes 125.73 and 125.74.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: The administrator may be responsible for the adminis-
tration of all departments responsible to the Board of County Commissioners and
for the proper administration�of all affairs under the jurisdiction of the
Board, and shall have the responsibility and authority to:
(a) Administer and carry out the directives and policies of the
Board of Countv Commissioners and enforce all orders, resolutions,
ordinances, and regulations of the Board to assure that they are
faithfully executed.
(b) Report to the Board on action taken pursuant to anv directive
or policy within the time set b,v the Board and Drovide an
annual report to the Board on the State of the County, the
work of the Drevious year, and any recommendations as to actions
or programs he deems necessary for the improvement of the
County and the welfare of its residents.
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(c) Provide the Board, or individual members thereof, upon renuest,
with data or information concerning County government and to
provide advice and recommendations on County government opera-
tions to the Board.
(d) Prepare and submit to the Board of County Commissioners for its
consideration and adoption an annual operatina budnet, a capital
budget, and a capital program.
(e) Establish the schedules and procedures to be followed by all
County departments, offices, and agencies in connection .-,ith the
budget and supervise and administer all phases of the budgetary
process.
(f) Prepare and submit to the Board after the end of each fiscal year
a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of
the County for the precedina year and submit his recommendations.
(q) Supervise the care and custody of all Countv oronerty.
(h) RecOIT;mend to the Board a current position classification and pav
plan for all positions in Countv service.
(i) Develop, install, and maintain centralized budgeting, personnel,
legal, and purchasing procedures.
(j) Organize the work of County departments, subject to an administra-
tive code developed by the administrator and adopted by the Board,
and review the departments, administration, and operation of the
County and make recommendations pertaining thereto for reoraani-
zation by the Board.
(k) Select, employ, and supervise all personnel and fill all vacancies,
positions, or employment under the jurisdiction of the Board.
However, the employment of all department heads shall require
confirmation by the Board of County Commissioners.
(1) Suspend, discharge, or remove any employee under the jurisdiction
of the Board pursuant to orocedures adopted by the Board.
(m) Negotiate leases, contracts, and other agreements, including
consultant services, for the County, subject to approval of the
Board, and make recommendations concerning the nature and location
of County improvements.
(n) See that all terms and conditions in all leases, contracts, and
agreements are'perforrned and notify the Board of any noted violation
thereof.
(o) Order, upon advising the Board, any agency under his jurisdiction
as specified in the administrative code to undertake any task for
any other agency on a temporary Lasis if he deems it necessary for
the proper and efficient administration of the County government
to do so.
(p) Attend all meetingsof the Board with authority to participate in
the discussion of any matter.
(q) Perform such other duties as may be required of him by the Board
Of County Commissioners.
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Lengthy discussion followed regarding the powers
and duties of the office of the Administrator.
Commissioner Lyons summarized that the Board was
advising the Administrator of his responsibilities so that
there would be no question of his duties.
Commissioner Fletcher mused that he had a feeling
this act was going to change the County; at announced that
the slower human aspects were being given away to the more
functional aspects, and he had a hard time making that
transition.
Chairman Scurlock explained that they were trying
to bring on a professional staff, with the Commissioners
setting the policy.
Commissioner Bird interjected that he did not see
this giving the Administrator any greater powers.
Commissioner Lyons stated he failed to see the
anti -interference policy mentioned in the report given to
the Board.
Attorney Brandenburg assured him it would appear
,.in the ordinance.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Bird, that the Board authorize the Attorney to
prepare a suitable ordinance outlining the functions and,
duties of the County Administrator including an
anti -interference policy.
Chairman Scurlock stated that he had a problem as
the office of the Board Secretary is not shown on the
report; he believed they needed to delineate it in a much
more precise way.
Administrator Nelson concurred 100% that the Board
Secretary's office is growing and he did not see that those
duties would be reduced in the future. He continued that
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this must be defined; also who would be responsible for its
budget. Mr. Nelson stated he would work with Board
Secretary Forlani, develop and define the duties, and have
this item placed on a future agenda.
Chairman Scurlock stated that he wanted to see an
evaluation process established for the County Administrator,
and have it evaluated prior to budget time. The Chairman
felt that when you establish responsibilities for that
position, there should be some evaluation process; a formal
process with specific criteria.
The Administrator stated that he did not have any
problem with that; it could be included in the
Administrator's office structure and procedures.
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He continued that the item could be added in the ordinance
to have the position evaluated on an annual basis.
The Chairman called for the question. It was
voted on and carried with a vote of 4 to 1, with
Commissioner Fletcher voting in opposition.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
• Jane M. Baldwin came before the Board and
explained the following memorandum regarding the Community
Service Trust Fund Grant:
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'Mental Health Association
of Indian Psi v eF County
P. O. Box 4217
V2RO 6EACH, C:LCR'DA 32960
January 28th, 1982
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FROM: Jane M. Baldwin, Executive Director, Mental Health Association
TO: County Commissioners
RE: Comimunity Service Trust Fund Grant
Program Presenting for consideration/Crisis Line/Information and Referral IS
Program Providing:
1. More Crisis Line volunteers to handle the increasing calls.
2. Training for the volunteers in handling calls: suicide, rape,
depression, spouse abuse, child abuse, etc.........
3. Develop an information & referral book for the use of the
Crisis Line volunteers and over 40 agencies to improve the
effectiveness of service.
The Information & Referral book will list all agencies with details on:
A. Name, address, and phone
B. General statements of servo ces provided
C. Specific service/programs
D. Person in charge
E. Eligibility
F. Fee
G.. Area served
H. Office hours
4. A Clearing House for over 40 agencies to refer to proper service.
We are supported by the Council of Community Services. Letters are attached to
show the community support for the Crisis Line/Information and Referral Program.
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Discussion followed regarding the County's
responsibility in this matter and it was,determined that the
Board does commit the County to $5,000 with this grant. A
brief discussion ensued about the grant form and the
program.
Commissioner Fletcher felt the Mental Health
Association was doing an outstanding job.
Finance Director Barton explained that this was
just the grant application and once it was approved by the
State, it would be sent back to the County. If the Mental
Health Association does not have the $5,000 in hand, the
County does not sign the grant application. He added that
this is just stating that the County would be the lead
agency; the Board must submit the grant request.
Commissioner Wodtke referred to the auditing and
asked if they had sufficient funds to provide for this.
Ms. Baldwin explained that they had $11,000 from
the United Way.
Commissioner Fletcher asked if they wish.to hire a
coordinator and get some equipment with this money.
Ms. Baldwin responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Fletcher asked the Administrator if
there was any extra equipment to give to the Mental Health
Association.
The Administrator responded that he knew of none.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Wodtke, that the Board adopt Resolution 82-30
authorizing the Chairman to execute the application for a
grant for the Mental Health Association with a cash match of
$5,000 to be provided by the United Way.
The Attorney advised that he would redraft the
proposed resolution. He stated that all the Board was doing
authorizing the Mental Health Association to send this
application in to the State. The State may approve it and
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they will send back another set of documents for the Board
to sign; at that time the Board will know if the $5,000 from
United `Jay is in hand.
The Chairman called for the question. It was
voted on and carried with a vote of 4 to 1, with
Commissioner Fletcher voting in opposition.
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RESOLUTION NO. 82-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CRISIS LINE/
INFORMATION REFERRAL PROGRAM TO THE STATE OF
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AND COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS UNDER THE FLORIDA FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES ACT.
WHEREAS, the attached application requests funding for the
Crisis Line/Information Referral Program in the amount of $12,113.80,
and
WHEREAS, the application provides for a cash match of
$5,000.00 to be provided by the United Way, in-kind services of
$16,665.60, and no cash match on behalf of Indian River County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY that the Chairman and the Clerk
of the Board of County Commissioners are authorized to execute the
attached Grant Application to the State of Florida Department of
Veteran and Community Affairs for the Crisis Line/ Information and
Referral Program under the Florida Assistance for Community Services
Act of 1974.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner
Lyons who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Wodtke and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was
as follows:
Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye
Vice -Chairman A. Grover Fletcher Nay
Commissioner Patrick B. Lyons Aye
Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Aye
Commissioner Dick Bird Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed
and adopted this 2nd day of February , 1982.
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Attest:
Freda Wright
Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGA�SUFFI I NCX,00
GA M BRANDENBU G
City`' Attorn�
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FFT.QRIDA
By
DON C. SC BLOCK, JR. a"
Chairman
l.ikIL TO:
Earl Billings
Department of Veteran
Ccmmuni tv Affairs
2571 Executive Center
Tallahassee, Fl.
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QUEST:0:iS
1. Local Govern -menta? Unit Apolying for Grant::
Board of County Commissioners of
Name: Indian River Countv, Florida- Telephcre : 005) 562-8000
name oi: town, city or county )
Address: 1840 25th Street, Suite N158 z;0: 32960
County: Indian River County
2. Delegate Agency (s) : Mental Health Association
(applicable only for private non profit corporation ue ega,teS)
3. Person with over-all responsibility of grant: 0U_ Dopa; t.:,ent will
contact this person should questions arise
Nama: Jane M. Baldwin, Director Telenhone : e05) 562-5713
Address: 1020 21st Street P.O. Box 427 Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Signature:
4. Name and address of person authorized to receive funds. If this ap-
plication is funded, checks gill be :wiled to this person. All ch�ci
will --be wade payable to the local 5overament.
Name: Jeff Barton, Finance Director
Indian Iver ounty
Address: 1840 25th Street. - -
Vero Beach, Florida zip: 32.960
NOTE: THIS APPLICATION MUST E.E POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN
FEBRUARY 11 1982 -I'd"OFDFR TO 3E CONSIDERED.
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:Ia:-le of P1 ,,crarl Crisis Line / Information and Referral
1. Is the applicant (citlcounty) currently receiving :.STS funds
`or any activity? No
2. Is the proposed program/activity currently available in the
area? Yes
._
3. Give a brief overview of the proposed activity.
refer page 2 A
4. Identify the unmet need that this activity will address,
refer page 2 A
5. How will this activity impact on the unmet need in No<, 4 above?
refer page 2 A
6. Will this activity attract or include other funding in addition
to the required local :catch? Identify source and type if
applicable.
refer page 2 A
7, Who is the specific target population of the proposed activity
(elderly, indigent, handicapped, etc.)
All residents of Indian River County
8. How large is -the target population (No. 7 above) in the oromosed
service area for this activity?
Present population is 60,000 with an increase of 36,800'in the next 10 years
(Quoted by the Chamber of Commerce).
9. How manv of the target population will benefit from this
activity?
100°0
10. What percentage of the target population is affected by this
problem (No. 4 above) ?
We feel that at some time the entire community will benefit from our ser-
vice. Having all the information available to us thru the information and
referral book, and working closely with all agencies as a Clearing House.
11. Will this activity provide or enhance the access of other exist-
ing resources?
Yes. As mentioned in #6 and also the increase public awareness through
brochures, radio and TV and the billboard that will increase calls and
contributions.
12. Define the severity or critical nature of this problem briefly.
see #4
13. Will this activity provide either:
a. quantifiable data related to the unmet need yes
b. a model that can be duplicated elsewhere yes
e
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will do the audit of ctivity (CPA, city, com?
iam Henson Vero Beach orida, Indian Fiver County � ,
_ Page 2A of"
3. The Mental Health Association of Indian River County has sinced 1976 operated
a 1000' volunteer staff 24 hours per day Crisis Line. Presently there are 31
volunteers per week manning the phone lines offering Crisis Information on 4
hour shifts to record calls on an average of 12 calls per day.
4. It is a credit to the Mental I:ealth Association and our volunteers that with
minimal finances and training this program has continued through the total
cuts of all government funding. The program needs to expand and solidify in a
coastal city such as Vero Beach where our population is expected to 'grow from
60,000 to 96,800 in ten years. This grant request is for supportive service to
expand and improve the existing Crisis Line -Service, provide extensive training,
develop information and referral book and increase public relations.
Information and Referral
Presently Crisis Line needs another phone, typewriter, file cabinet and copier
to be used by volunteers to develop a detailed and extensive information and
referral book listing all the resources that are available for our county
residents. This book once compiled will be used by Crisis Line volunteers to
improve efficiency and accuracy in handling referrals and also distribute to
over 40 Social Services Agencies in Indian River County for the use of their
staff.
Training
As our present economic picture tightens we are seeing more and more people
no longer being able to obtain sources' such as food stamps, loans, AFDC,
and housing which of course increases the stress level in these individuals.
At Crisis Line we feel our volunteers need to be better prepared thru a 10
session course with monthly training continuing consisting of pamphlets,
articles, speakers, movies, tapes and manuals, to educate the volunteer on all
sources available to help the in calling clients. This training will also
give information on all agencies as well as how to handle suicide, depression,
and rape calls. We would like more training materials for our blind volunteers.
Public Relations
ccs ,
Since VerO--Bteelt population is expected to increase by 36,800 over,the nex+
ten years that will mean there will be an increase of calls and that will
require more volunteers to work on the line. We need to increase the number
of volunteers of 31 to 82 over the next few years. (double shifts)
Public Relations material such as brochures, fliers, TV and radio spots will
help promote the need for volunteers plus tell the community the service that
Crisis Line provides. Also a billboard in the community advertising Crisis Line
would be a great asset for those needing our service and wanting to volunteer.
5. a. Provided more Crisis Line Volunteers
b. Provide professional Crisis Line volunteers through training to improve service.
C. Develop'an Information & Referral book for Crisis Line volunteers and
Agencies to improve the effectiveness of service.
d. Be able to accept more calls and increase volunteers.
e. To give to the community a Clearing House for all calls to help the agency
sand client.
f. Provide better training for our Blind volunteers.
6. Yes, the Spouse Abuse Agency is interested in the idea of paying Crisis Line for
handling their night time calls once they are confident that the volunteers have
had an extensive training. Using the Crisis Line number is the only way a spouse
abuse victim can get in touch with the shelter. Also with the public relations
we feel it will increase the membership and support from the local clubs which
helps support the line.
FEB 21982
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GO Local t olverrwn-ntal Unit Apitlyinq Indian River Coun'iv Corr►roiscionrr,,,,
FLown, cotin ty or c i Cy )
Procjrcata Cbjact .Lve--a
(t'ro1�2 rT�. cluarlt:if iable niMbe s, for
Al. Increase r;urnter of Crisis Line
'R) i a;nt,er:
is, Major ihctivitl.ea 'anrl Subs tens
Raqui rred to accc1:1'j-)11sh objectives
Al. Billboard
2, tieJia Adverising
3. Crochunt..s
B?. Training to increase the efficiency B1. Develnp a training class and training materials.
Of the volunteers in handling informati-h 2, the training program
end referral calls plus clinical calls 4 3. Train volunteers
C3. Dcvelop information and referral
Boot;
N. handle m. -ire client calls
9
C.I . Hire a coordinator
2. Collect material need for book
3. Visit All Social Services for more information
4. Puts together
i, distribute
D.I. advertising 4i -^u media, billboard, brochures
4
NaMe of Progiunt Crisis Lioe/Infc+rin
C. Planned Iit--st)lt.-s ShOW whaL i,o:-
f-i.On of ycyus Cb jc.Ct.i VOt; t=i l
.e<:cc�rn�yT.i�..rc:cl e.�cf► c,uar-t.er-.
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of t"Ic •.,lunI.-ecrs in h3ncilin; infor:,,a:till
an.a re`erral calls plus clinical calls
C 3. f?cvC1c+� 4nfor7rdation and referral
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r) 4. dandle rritxo clicrit calls
1
;�. 1 . Bi 111 -card
?.. Media ��dverlsZlig
{ 3. Brochures
i
,B. i. Develop a training class and training materials
2. Advertise the training pr•ocram
3. Train volunteers
C. 1. Hire a ccordinato.,
?. C llect material need' for bock
3. alis P L All S{.)csal Services for more information
1' . Put to ?ether
b. distribute
c
�D. 1. advertising t4ru =,-dia, billboard, brochures
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PLANNED RESULTS
April thru September
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A. All Steps for increasing Volunteers May 1, 19i
B, I. Ju(iv 1, 1°82
2. June 1, 1932
3. First fe�rr 4•eeills of „ul�'; 1932
C. I. April la, 193?
2. July 15, 1932
3. Ju"I)l 15, 1982
4. ALrgust 15, ;982
S. September 15, 1982
D. )%dvertising t-hru meds, billboard and brochures
l,pri 1 frau Se pte;.tber saa
(Billboard advertising will continue CO
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FEB 21992
Indian River County Ccmrnissionel
TCmA, BUDGET
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5,000.00
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Rental Scat:.;
13.
Travel
13.
Supplies
15.
Otaer (spec) fy an at�ac:-..�.ent)
16.
TOT_ (. fines 11 tlsough 16).
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two tL-aes 1. :'
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Rental Space
20.
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21.
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23.
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24.
Salarr.e-s A. Information and referral Coordinator A. 3,700.00
3.15,465.50
25.
al S^� e B. Volunteer Time 24hrs 6 inonths
Rental
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1,909,00
26.
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27.
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5,28.00
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63.00
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Panel- for copier for 6 r;;;;l,:.h:;
2;, .+ 0 ;?
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Supplies for copiers ma,.;0ne-fludd ntc.,
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Tyom-wi ter Ribbon
45.10
f a i r -phone Service for 6 months
165.30
Bill hard Rental
800.010
Brochures Printing
534.01
Media ,advertising
6CO.00
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3,005.80
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= 85.92 per day
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85.92
30 days
=2,577.60
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2,577.60 2,577.60
X 6 months
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Total
Source
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Indian River County Sheriffs Department
Office space donated
� 200.00
X 6 rvonths
_ 1,1200.00
PROGR. ul,! 3XPENSES
7. Sa? aries A. Information and Referral A. 3,700.00 0.15,465.60
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8. �er.t:�1 J8 Volunteer time 24hrs for 6 months 1,200.00 >
200 x 6 months - -
9 . zve 1 .20 per mei 1 e for 750 miles 150.00
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1.2. TOT.-a.G (1i: --es i
5,253.00
3,005.80
12,113.80 16,655.60
13. TOT.0 LXPvmS-xS (fine o and !-,n--12 i 17, 111 13.30 15,665.60
TOTA! ET."10GE7 33,779.40
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APPROVED BY: ,Judy Kni s 21 y A
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Exacutive Director
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Mental 'i�alth Association in
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1020 21st Street, P.O. Box
427, Vero Leach,
Florida 32960
contact P�2•son.
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Director
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4 Sunni :es
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6. �L1+l:�J (S�tyea J
51000.00
PROGR. ul,! 3XPENSES
7. Sa? aries A. Information and Referral A. 3,700.00 0.15,465.60
co9rdi nator _---�-�---------�-
8. �er.t:�1 J8 Volunteer time 24hrs for 6 months 1,200.00 >
200 x 6 months - -
9 . zve 1 .20 per mei 1 e for 750 miles 150.00
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3,005.80
12,113.80 16,655.60
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APPROVED BY: ,Judy Kni s 21 y A
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I FEB 21982
Exacutive Director
- i't ��� - ^ 790
FEB 21982
10. Equi pn,2nt
TypE4eri ter
Copy i achi ne
Copy ;:',ach i ne Table
File Cc..tbinct will o c k
Telephone Installation
Total Equipment
1...
11. Other
Paper for copier for 6 months
Supplies for copiers machine -fluid etc..
Typewriter Ribbon
Telephone Service for 6 months
Bill Board Rental
Brochures Printing
Media Ac'verti s i ng
Total Other
6A WN9 48 Pn
1,200.00
3,300.00
100.00 ,
95.00
53.00
5,258.00
210.00
600.00
45.00
150.80
800.00
534.00
600.00
3,005.80
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Don C. Scurlock, Jr.
N .96 yAi4.1 b1
Chairman, Board of County Commissioners
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i�.ba.iia�e c. 0't- County
Administration Building
1840 25th St. Suite N-158
305, 567
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A""".�BY:
Freda Wright.
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I
PUBLIC HEARING - WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. - Continuation
The Board reviewed the following memorandum from
the Administrator dated January 28, 1982:
TO: The Honorable Members of the DATE: January 28, 1982 FI LE:
,Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Neil A. Nelson
County Administrator
DESCRIPTIONS & CONDITIONS
Public Hearing for Waste
SUBJECT: Management, Inc. of Florida
Transfer of Franchise
An application has been received from the Indian River Sanitation Service
requesting transfer of their franchise to Waste Management of Florida, Inc.
This change of ownership should have no effect on service or rates to current
customers.
The Indian River Sanitation Service has been in continuous operation since
they were granted a Franchise for garbage and trash service in the unincorpora-
ted areas of the County on October 3, 1975.
Waste Management of Florida, Inc. is a subsidiary of Waste Management, Inc.
the world's largest solid and Chemical Waste Management firm with revenues of
$656,000,000.00 in 1980. Waste Management, Inc. operates or has subsidiares
operating in over fifty (50) local governments in Florida.
Public Hearings were held December 16, 1981 and January 13, 1982. The
issues were tabled at both hearings due to insufficient information and the
desire of the Board for investigation of some allegations made by members of
the audience.
ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS
. Waste Management and Indian River Sanitation have furnished all informa-
tion requested by the staff. This material has been reviewed and meets with
general approval. The staff's requested information is as follows: Financial
information for Waste Management,*Inc. of Florida rather than Waste Management,
Inc., a list of litigation now pending, and a copy of the company's latest audit
report and the 10K filed with the Securities Exchange Commission a listing of all
local governments in Florida where they perform services. Indian River Sanitation
Service furnished a copy of their financial statement, and a copy of the purchase
agreement. (This information was furnished for the Public Hearings).
Harris Sanitation, a company owned by Waste Management, Inc. (800 N.W.
62nd Street, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33309) has applied for a franchise on tao
previous occasions. These applications were denied by the Board of County
Commissioners on both occasions (Aug. 20, 1975 and Feb. 11, 1981). A copy
of the minutes of those meetings was included in the back-up material for
the December Public Hearings.
The Public Hearings regarding the transfer of franchise ended without a
decision. Information requested has been obtained and is included, with a
copy of the minutes of the December 16, 1981 in the back-up material.
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. Staff's review and analysis of available information discloses no adverse
comments from local governments utilizing their service regarding types, quan-
tity and quality of service.
Staff offers the following alternatives:
A. Approve, subject to renegotiation, the franchise transfer to
Waste Management of Florida, Inc.
The advantage of this alternative is to enable staff to re-
negotiate an agreement of shorter duration and provide for
franchise fees.
The disadvantage is the elimination of competition.
B. Approve the franchise transfer to Waste Management of Florida,
Inc.
The advantage is it would be easy to accomplish.
The disadvantages of transferring the franchise are that the
county is not given the opportunity to (1) reduce the extremely
long (30 years) period of the agreement, (2) provide for fran-
chise fees to be paid to the county, and (3) solicit competitive
bids.
The Indian River Sanitation Service franchise was granted October 3, 1975
for thirty (30) years expiring October 3, 2005. The sales agreermnt requires
approval of this transfer before February 28, 1982.
RECOMMEiNIDATIONS & FUNDING
Due to the deadline for approval of this franchise transfer, the receipt of
all data requested, and the favorable results of our contacts with local govern-
ments utilizing the services of Waste Management of Florida, Inc. Staff recom-
mends approval of the franchise transfer, conditioned upon negotiation/renegotia-
tion of an agreement acceptable to the County within 120 days. The renegotiation
would upgrade the terms; modernize the language; provide a formula for payment of
franchise fees to the County; and review the appropriate expiration date of the
franchise.
FEB
Administrator Nelson stated that a great deal of
time was spent gathering this information; they have been
sending out questionnaires and have had favorable input.
The Administrator continued that based on this, they have
scrutinized the material and recommend approval of this
transfer, conditioned upon negotiation on the agreement
within 120 days. Mr. Nelson felt the language in the
agreement could be modernized.
Commissioner Fletcher stated that this was
probably the finest piece of work that he had seen from the
Administrator and Counsel; and they have his thanks.
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Attorney Brandenburg explained the Board would be
discussing the approval of a transfer, but the agreement
must be modified.
Commissioner Bird wondered if this would be an
attempt to become consistent with other franchises.
The Administrator interjected that the Rural
Sanitation agreement needed to be reworked. He noted that
there have been other franchises but only two are in force
today: Rural Sanitation and Indian River Sanitation.
Attorney Brandenburg explained that the County
would have the ability to modify certain aspects of the
proposed agreement. In the long run, the Attorney thought
that a licensing ordinance was the best route to follow.
Chairman Scurlock inquired about the term that
they were anticipating.
The Attorney responded that was going to be
something that he and the Administrator would be working on
with the new transferee.
Chairman Scurlock inquired if a shorter term would give
the County a little more flexibility.
The Attorney responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Wodtke suggested that if this was
approved, the County should set the term to run concurrently
with the others, so they could be reviewed at the same.time.
Steve Bergerson, general counsel for Waste
Management, Inc., approached the Board and stated that they
had no problem giving whatever performance standards the
County wanted in the franchise. He was not sure what the
reaction would be to shortening of the term, but they would
be willing to discuss it with the Board.
Commissioner Wodtke inquired if Attorney Bergerson
concurred with everything that was written 'in W. Brand
Bobosky's letter dated January 13, 1982 to Attorney
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M M M
Brandenburg, in response to Attorney Brandenburg's letter of
December 29, 1981, as follows:
.fr. Saul Harris
P. 0. Box 460
Mei.borne, Florida 32901
RE: vlaste Management of
Transfer/Assignment
Serv_ce Franchise.
Deer 1,1r. i:arris :
December 29, 1981
Florida, Inc. Request for
of the Indian River Sanitation
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County on
December 16, 1981, held a Public Hearing to consider the transfer
of the Indian River Sanitation Service Garbage Franchise to Waste
Manag=ent of Florida, Inc. Present and represent-inc, Waste
P•Ianazement of Florida eras Mr. Sam Harris of Harra_s Sanitation. The
Coun:y Commission was presented with the issue and 'heard from: members
of the public. Individuals in the public raised several issues to
which the representatives of the firm could not adequately respond.
The Co,_inty Commission postponed the matter until further information
could be gathered. The hearing is tentatively rescheduled for
Janulry 20, 1982. This matter will only be considered on that day
if sufficient bac'_1cground information as requested is supplied to the
County staff.
. The Board requests that the attendance of a representative of
Waste Management of Florida, Inc. , and Naste Management Inc.
proferably these individuals will be corporate operating officers
who are familiar with the day to day operations of the organizations .
In addition, the County requests the following information:
1. Please suT)p1% the County with an operations plan for
service including such items as locatio_i of Vain. office,
location and storage of equipment, type of management
proposed for the organization, the proposed methods o.f
co^plaint handling, a list of routes and 'hours of
operation.
2. Does the assignee propose any capital expenditures or
major expenditures for additional personnel, new equipment,
advertising ca Daigns, etc. upon acquisition of the
franchise? If yes, please explain.
3. The information suon_lied regarding law suits pending against
Ivaste Management of Florida, Inc. is insufficient. Please
supply case names and the nature of such claims by or
against Waste Management of Florida, Inc.
4. How will Waste Management of Florida, Inc. calculate its
capital base upon w• l ich the company will expect to
achieve a "reasonable rate of Lreturn".
L_
S. Has ;waste Management of Florida, Inc. or Waste Management
Inc, ever been the subject of, involved in or .lave any
of its officers or employees called to testify in State or
Federal Grand Jury investigations? If yes, please indica�e
the nature of the investigation and the or(an4_, Lion's
involvement. If any such invest i`;ations ""ttock place, dl. C?
they result in the com'ia encemient of any c, ic,inai 1JrCCe^C i;�gS?
If so, please explain.
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6. Please describe the relationshi-) `�et�•;een j,laste Management of
Florida, Inc. and ,%aste ALanagement Inc.
7. Please supply the County with a list of governmental a=7enc,.es
in Florida for which Waste i•ianagement of Florida, Inc., or
any of its subsidiaries or parents have provided garbage
service in the past and are not currently L,rovidin SUCII
service. If any such governmental agencies e::ist:, 1.p1. ease
indicate why the or(-aniZation is not providing serviceto
these areas today.
g. Durin; the Decemiber 16 15'&l meeting of tine Bo .-(' of cou-ntv
Cot.mi ssioners member
s of the public raised several quos: i ons
and concerns. A verbat.iIh transcript of the meet.-Inv15 avaii-
able as your reprCsentatives arranged for. the presence of a
Court Re arter. Please ansT-.er in detail each concert: e.:pressed
by the public. (A secretary's transcript of the meeting
is enclosed for your convenience and use in this matter
but is net represented as a verbatim transcription of'the
r-eeti cr. )
'
Y -, t response to these matters will Your prompt 11 be greatly appreciat'dd.
Sincerely yours,
ar fM. Brancenilar�
/c Z! ty AttorT, ev
La,. yens Title Building
2345 14th Avenue
Vero Beach, Flory -da 32960
Telephone: (305) 562-4186
%Yasw i' laim: ,crTlent, itis.
3003 'utterfield Ro::d - Oak Brook, 111mois 6CS21
January 13, 1992
Gary D1. Brandenburg
County Attorney
Lawyers Title Building
2315 1-1th Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida• 32960
Re: Waste Management of Florida, Inc. Request for
T=ans_er/Assi gihrhent of IC -he Indian River Sari tali cn
Service Franchise
Dear Mr. Brandenburg:
Than),: you for vot._r letter of December 29, 19,81
tivcu Se,_ for h the additional information which h -ms's hee rG-
qj, :eS ed by the Board of County Com.,tissioners in order th,nt
L-ney ::lig t decide upon the above request. On itiovGmlber 1E,
:e Previously supplied to the Assistant CO112i` A: 0 :1 J
S_.ch l.hformatlon as was t cn req-, red and we are nl��'�:c�•C�.', to
..�_.iJ:_... aCj:..�2 l.:
ACit.l-i
yul1V, I•ie lntrcnd to have pI'C'..�.'.'�?,'-" c:.
e mi l' d nor janu•=i r'7 4. 190 , ?'i:� .J ,�.,��-. :I
Ber,�-,! e rson, G_.neral Counsel of ',•last, Man,cem,-nt- Inc. a:hd.
Harris W. Hudson, Vice President ofiia?. =...`n
Florida.rc. of lorida. Both of these r„en are of_iccrs of `'
resDective coruor ations .
-I
r
The specific items
of information requested
by ti:e
com-
rnissione-rs- will no,,.,, be
addressed in the order in
which
t` -,_-y
were presented.
such
ti -me we
have
1 .
We
e
present!,.:, il intend o
continui operaticns
fro; ;
I�ir. knight's
present location on
a rental
basis until
such
ti -me we
have
obtained a new site
in Indian
River Coulity.
v,,e
have e::ar_Iined
several possibilities,
and upon approval of
the
trar_sf=N
we will make a final selection
so tat our
con-
tainers
ind
trucks be h^used
wi thin
the county.
The
business
will
be managed through
Hal—ri.s San—Ltat:i.on, a divi-
sion of
Waste
Manat ,r.ient, Inc. of
Florida.
The Ma Mager
will
I e* Sam.
Harris and ;.e will be
assisted
b1 -an Oiperations
i`Ianac-,er,
John
Allswo.rth.
The routes will remain the same as at present until we
have had sufficient ti. -.-.ie to::.ake a proper evaluation. Any
chance_ will be furnished to the County. The Or)erations
i.a_:ager will continue to be located in Vero Beach with an
of_ice, and, in addi tion, a local nurnber will ring at Harris
�a::i t:: tion' s office i n Melbourne. Any special requests or
probl er,:s will be transferred by radio which will be equipped
�•i].th two Cilannels - one channel for an office in Indian River
�Qlinty, and one channel for our Melbourne office. 0ffice'
hours will be from, 3:00 a.n?. to 5:00 p.m. i,onday through
Sdt11.rC V. .
2.
The trucks will be upgraded with `lack Trucks
and we'
intend to
change from
rear loader service to front
loader
service as is presently emplol7ed in the City of Vero
Beach.
Vie intend
on retain,nc_+
the personnel that are presentl�7 em -
ploye.d by
Indian? River
Sanitation. Consequently, we
1
antici-
pate equivalent expense
as is presently being incurred.
and the matter
We
plan on advertising
to Lnforrn the
public of t1he
change
of ownership. However,
we have not as
yet contacted
any of
the media, nor have we
determined the
most effective
tarp: or
advert se,:uer.t. We do not anticipate any difficuiti es
ii: making such a transition.
tains should have been incinerated.
Waste Management, Inc.
n. 3. Waste I7lanagement, -Inc. of
Florida is involved in
routine litigation relating to mo -o2:
vehicle accidents and
related types of claims which are fully insured and handl-ed
by our insurers and their Counsel. The
only othtar litigation
presently outstanding involves a suit
brought by the Florida
DER in Bro ar_d County wherein it
is alleged that Z•fas ze
Manageraer_t, Inc. of Florida improperly
accepted for land di s-
posal certain ir_fectious wastes from hospitals
th t D.EP � ; _n
a i. D. l..a�_
tains should have been incinerated.
Waste Management, Inc.
of Florida has strongly denied the allegations
and the matter
is proceeding through the courts.
4. Waste Managemelntt, Inc. of Flom? da ca' cul.a le
its Capita i base from which it ex ects to achieve
able rate of return upon its totl�.l il:ves' :el:t in t e yb1, � nes- s.
5. It is possible that at sol -,le poiiit in time an of-
ficer or employee of- 'vlaste Management, IIIc. of Florida or
SIaste-Managel:ient, Inc. has been Called to testi-['v in a Crain
Jury proceeding. However, if that ever occurrei, no C:"'i:, ?ial
proceedings took place against such individual or either of
those companies. ( See answer to questa number 8 fU r e-
lated matters as to other affiliated companies of waste
Manacement, Inc.
}
6. Paste Management, Inc. of Florida is a
owned subsidiary subsidiary of W-7-ste Lblanagement, Inc. r
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7. I'c;11o:Jinc� is a list of Florida governmental agen-
cies for which Waste I•Iailage�ment, Inc. of Florida directly, or
i�'.I GUei Gni Of its Sll.iSidiaries or Operating tIivlSiQnS, haS
provided service in the past cold for which service is nOt
pl-esently being provided. Waste Management has never had a
contract cancelled for poor service or anv other reason. The
reason in each case wliv we are no longer servicing ti,2
.munity is that On the- latest COlii tit rii r h con, -
tract,
bidding O � the CO
tract, we were not the low bidder. r
City of Hillsborough Beach
City of Ft. Lauderdale
City of La;:-_ Clark Shores
City of royal Palm Be-ach
City of Altamonte Springs
8. The "queStions and concerns" raised by "members of
the public" constitute nothing more than a rambling diatribe
by one person, John. Jennings, a forrmier competitor, who has
en?.aged i27 a mal iC.lOils Calllpc i gn against Waste Management,
Inc. of Florida for a couple of years. Dianv of his comments
are in_comurehensible so-
e will respolld only to the coherent
allegations.
To begin with, Mr. JeInings in his teStimC2 refte-red to
a nation l.Jide anti -racketeering probe by the F..BI rec,Ir;ling
Wast.e I'lanagel.ient, Ii:c. No one in the company is 'aware of
any such investigation.
P,Ir. Jennings said that the County Should "take a look
at some of the Grand Jury investigations." ta'hile there have
been none involving Waste Manacement, Inc. of Florida or
Waste :Management, Inc., there have been two such investic_ra-
tiors involving subsidiaries of ;taste Management, Inc. In
1973 a State Grand Jury in Wisconsin charged an operating
divisic-n of Waste Manage,:ent of Wisconsin, Inc. with collu-
sive -agreements witin two competitors. Tile Operating Manager
S,,,as acquitted, but tfle Wisconsin company was convicted and.
-"ine,d Y , 000 . ;he other s_tuat- on involved Georgia .'taste
System.s,+ Inc. a Waste I4an.agement, Inc. subsidiary doi.nq busi-
ness in rticinta, Georgic;. In 1930, a Federal Grand Jury
Charae� the Co mpany and tilree OtI'_�'r COmpani S in Fi` lcnta
Wit?7 Co�.1U:�i`�'e praCti Ces . Tilt' atter Iicl' nOt yet C,OIle to
tI"_al a.-Ld al! Cie "endantS v1gOrOUS �r assert the_r 12ii10 eI1Ce .
Tnlese are the only two such proceed -Ings in a tell year period
out of approximately 150 operating entitles.
Ne;:t, IMr. . Jennings had much Lto say about one contract." 1.n
Orlando, Flo_-ida - the Navy Buse � 'Til:_ only rel�tiVG in LE -
mation regarding that matter is t at Dump 111 a si'b'si'.i... ia
r y
of Waste 1'1anageil;ent, Inc. of Florida, was low h4 inter on tie
co ntra : t -or 2 number 'of years until the Contract was sub -
d for which Dulmo All did
,]ected :.G a Small Business set-aside
not qU 1-fy. The SL1ccesSful bidder on the next: CGnl'ract vas
OUa lity Corrugated Feed Products, which subcontracted a T33r-
tion of the con -tract to Dump I':ll with the full -edge
of the 1NTavv Base. CCnt::GversV arose because of the su^con-
tractinc, and friendly relationship between the General
Manager of Dump All and the President of quality and quality
did not- bi ' the next time the contract was placed o LO_'
bid. At this time the low bid,",.---- was Ronkoma, whLc: is Awned
bpi a b1^;i:h 'r -i 1 ` of ice O Waste
\ n- dJ G� an i ?" f tL I'ic I?c C�cei.^.i';�C, Inc.
Neither Waste DI-anagement, Inc. nor any suhsldia-r, has. an`r
owners1hin interest In RC? oaa, but because
of the relation-
S?iip by IIi trr iage, IRon'ko::l,. was d1i.squalifie d. The ma.t 'ar has
bee•il %OT'1Ctten by e%o "yc)ne illt c
�I 2 I1inC, I t iS 11:ci:
about not.?i.na
12? faCt, ' :`_ Tiit.ilt'rF'^lE.n+'. O=. JU:'iv A11 insists
�erninc� cailec: attirlL. :c- �� ?
� was p i.: the
Bu
r�
SI:1::11 �'u:il:ls s s,!!t-cl�i,�t� Cc: `TL �•l Galli f v tine ti1G he v:
34
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big? the ccntract anC: allG-.. "L-h—e :
I
to do all the `r:or�: in ex --
change for
which lie �7GLil;7 ger a
fivi' r ' `cc??t ��ree"
L% :i i1
All re''::se d
to pl rticin t -a in such
r _
a sc`:.ex,e, fee a-
ling i �
„. d
.:L
�e i-mnroper. Althouc h :":r. Jennings denies tha I;Z.:re
Y_G
st ch
an o.fer,
Dump A11 ins_sts that
it was rade and , ill
., t�
ac
1.= ' t_,
since
that time-, 1-11r. Je--nn;ings ll s --ng, i n
a G"". a Cdipd.7-
l.o� rn-._.�..g Du,
�V Waste
p All and o 1 ,er 1��:lri i. e
Managel:ien L� corr:-o a
LL
ppearance
before this Co: L-nissio n
_es .
is in furthe ance O_
t^a
c�:.'::oa' an .
'WasteI'�anagemr
ent and its subsldiales have grow.-. -
cessf.ully over the last tell years bty providing e cellentSand
innovative service a% CGnlpetltivei 5
pr ce. Mr. Jennings seems
to "co;r;pete" by trying to attack his compet 4tion verball
:1e has hur _ed accusation tatter accusat ion: cit Waste Manage-
crit, Inc. of Florida yet nothing has conte of all of that
i� � ec--i ve . If one-t.::n -h of , what Mr. Jennings has sai c.' is
tiue, them Idaste Management would be Out of business. Or: thea
conL1.-a _ , Waste Management, Inc. of Florida has a well de
served, respected repu'cation throughout Florida, as can be
seem b- the other nLaterials submitted to tlZc Co i i
:gin ss o.,, and
Waste I•^:anagement, Inc. is the recognized industry leader both
I�a�io wily
and internationally.
ie trust that this ln-forriiatlon answers the Qlnest ^ ,
prcposed to us. In addition, the individuals menti ones ` r�
will be present on the 210th to answer any other oues t .ons Vol;;
Mar hare. Than" you for your consideration.
Very truly= yours,
i
W. ✓lGond Bobo sky
Associate General Counsel
Attorney Bergerson responded affirmatively.
Commissioner Wodtke then talked about the letter
and the lack of information.it contained. He inquired about
Item 4 in Attorney Brandenburg's letter regarding achieving
a reasonable rate of return.
Attorney Bergerson advised that they were going to
be purchasing new equipment and that the shorter the
franchise period, the shorter the period of time they would
have to write it off.
Commissioner Wodtke commented that in Item 5,
regarding Grand Jury investigations, they did not answer the
question or give any names.
Attorney Bergerson stated that he had been with
the company for almost nine years; they did not try to take
a poll of every employee to see if they had ever been before
the Grand Jury.
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Commissioner Wodtke felt that he would personally
have been aware of any such activity in the last nine years.
Attorney Bergerson stated that he could not
guarantee something of which he was not aware. It was
possible that some employee appeared before a Grand Jury and
he was not aware of that fact.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone present who
wished to be heard.
Attorney Robert Jackson, representing Rural
Sanitation, appeared before the Board. He stated that he
did not want to throw any cold water over this discussion,
but many people have been telling them things regarding the
company in question. He felt that Administrator Nelson was
ovefly enthusiastic about the company. He expressed concern
about how this company interchanges the names of their
companies. Attorney Jackson referred to various newsletters
and discussed them with the Board. He urged the Board to be
aware that in the business of picking up waste, the profit
was in having the commercial business, not the residential,
and he feared that this would happen with the new people
coming in. Attorney Jackson commented that they could come
in, lower the rates to get the business from the other
franchise holders, and then the rates would go up. He hoped
the ordinance would be strictly enforced so as not to
under -cut his client's business.
Commissioner -Bird stated that an extensive attempt
was made to contact fifty municipalities, and they could not
get one county to say anything negative about this company.
Attorney Jackson advised him to call the Indian
River Memorial Hospital and ask them to write about having a
bad nurse. It is all done orally; nobody wants to put anything
negative like that in writing. He reiterated that they could
not get people to put things in writing that were bad.
On Motion by Commissioner Bird, seconded by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously closed the public
hearing.
Commissioner Bird stated that he would like to have
more discussion regarding the negotiation of the franchise.
Attorney Brandenburg commented that the Special
Act was adopted back in 1959; the County has changed dramatically
since then, and this would be the time to write some additional
safeguards into the franchise. The Attorney continued that
if the Board desired to pursue this matter, then the Board
should give tentative approval to the transfer today, subject
to staff reworking the agreement as soon as possible.
Commissioner Bird felt that if they were going to
collect trash here, it must be deposited in our Landfill; no
waste from other counties should be put in our Landfill.
Attorney Bergerson advised that Waste Management'
would not have any objection.
Lengthy discussion followed regarding the
agreement.
The Attorney suggested that if the Board takes
action today, take it subject to the negotiations of the
modifications by Administrator and the Attorney.
Commissioner Bird stated that they are still
operating under whatever the franchise agreement was with
Indian River Sanitation and Rural Sanitation.
Attorney Brandenburg stated that the Board can
require a modification of that franchise; this would
guarantee the County additional safeguards.
Commissioner Fletcher felt the Board could go
through the licensing aspect instead of a franchise, and
would like to see the Board discuss this with Waste
Management.
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Commissioner Lyons stated he felt uncomfortable
but the record was clear; he had no valid reason for not
voting for transfer of the franchise.
Commissioner Wodtke noted that there was nothing
in this agreement stating that they will be going to our
dump; also we must know what the charges would be. He
stressed he would not vote for an outright franchise without
renegotiating it. Commissioner Wodtke stated that he was
not happy with Waste Management. He would like to have the
opportunity to negotiate with them and put some things in
writing in order to protect the County and the Landfill.
Chairman Scurlock stated that he had some
questions in his mind, although he had yet to see any
documentation that anything was wrong with this company. He
would vote in favor of a transfer but would want to make
sure, through the negotiation process, that any potential
problems would be addressed, such as "duration," and to
protect our ability in the future to handle waste in the
County.
Discussion ensued.
Attorney Brandenbug suggested using the phrase
"tentative approval" in the Motion.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Bird, that the Board authorize tentative
approval of the transfer of the franchise agreement subject
to successful modificdtion of the franchise, and an update
of it to be presented to the Board within 120- days.
Commissioner Lyons personally thought that the
franchise was the way to go in this transaction.
Commissioner Fletcher stated he would like to see
other alternatives used. He stated he would vote against
the Motion based on the single line direction.
Attorney Brandenburg pointed out that the
discussion involved having either a contract, a franchise,
and the third alternative was a licensing ordinance.
Commissioner Fletcher stated he would like the
Board to look at a licensing ordinance.
Attorney Brandenburg advised that he would see a
licensing ordinance on cable television. He noted that he
would explore the licensing ordinance with both parties.
Commissioner Wodtke stated he would vote for the
Motion but there were going to be a lot of specific things
in the agreement; it did not mean that he was going to vote
for the agreement.
Commissioner Lyons commented that was also his
feeling in the matter.
The Chairman called for the question. It was
voted on and carried with a vote of 4 to 1, with
Commissioner Fletcher voting in opposition.
CLEARING OF CANAL D
The Board reviewed the following memorandum from
the Administrator dated January 27, 1982:
TO: , The Honorable Diembers of the DATE: January 27, 1982 FILA:
Board of County Commissioners
FROM." ;veil A. Nelson,
County Administrator
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONIS
SUBJECT: Clearing of Canal "ID" Located East
of CR S10 South of CR 512 Length of
Project Approximately 2200 Lineal
Feet
REFERENCES:
On the east side of CR 510 south of CR 512 exists a drainage canal
(commonly referred to as "Canal D") which provides drainage for approximately
10,000 acres south of CR 512 west of CR 510. This canal lies within a 150'
wide easement presently under control of the Sebastian River Drainage District
(see copy of Quit Claim Deed attached).
The canal has not been maintained for many years, and it has now becomne
necessary to clear the canal of vegetation so that an emergency situation causing
severe erosion of the canal bans does not increase damage to private property
and County Road S10. The Sebastian River Drainage District has refused to maintain
the canal since the 10,000 acres that it drains does not lie within the District.
The upstream water shed area consists of:
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1) Approximately 4000 acres owned by the Ro-moi Coporation (J. Bradley, agent)
2) i�pproxirately 4000 acres owned by the Corrigan Family (Pat Corrigan, anent)
3) Vero Lake Estates Subdivision, approximately 2000 acres, the drainage
of which is maintained by Indian River County.
In order to acccmplish clearing of the Canal, Mr. Marvin Carter, Carter and
Assoc., representin; concerned property owners, has approached. the County in
finding a solution as to how to pay for the clearing of the canal. Th.e County
Administrator and County Public Works Director held a series of meetings to resolve
the issue with Mr. Pat Corrigan, Mr. T. Bradley, and Marvin Carter.
ALTEkNLUIVFS AND ANALYSIS
At a meeting held October of 1981, the affected property o1•.ners decided
to first define the cost for the clearinb work. Six companies normally engaged
in clearing work were contacted and John Trodglen and Company submitted the
low bid price of $13,690.
At a meeting held January 8, 1982, Mr. Corrigan, Mr. Bradley and the
County Administrator mutually agreed that since the forementioned respective
parties o1,'n 4,000 acres, 4,000 acres and 2,000 acres, the Corrigans and Ro-Ed
Corporation should each share 400 of the cost ($5,476. each) and the County should
share 200 of the cost ($2,738.). The County's benefit would include improved
drainage for the Vero Lake Estates Subdivision and protection from erosion along
CR 510.
When the Board of County Commissioners considered this matter during the
January 20, 1982 meeting, it was requested that a Sebastian River Water Manage-
ment District representative be present to explain the following:
1) Why doesn't the District clean this canal?
2) If the County, Ro-Ed Corp., and the Corrigans want to assume this main-
tenance, will the District grant the appropriate easement to the above
parties for present and future maintenance.
In discussing these items with Mr. Tom Barnes of the Sebastian River Water
Management District, he has stated that the District wishes to retain control
Of the easement to maintain the berm in this easement which borders the west
boundary of the District. However, he felt that the District would work out
with the above three (3) parties an easement agreement by which the maintenance
of the canal may be performed both now and in the future. A court order- issued
in the 1960's does grant the owners of the 10,000 acres in the watershed area
the right to drainage via the canal.
RECONi �IENTDaTIONS AND RANDING
Based upon the above meetings it is recommended that:
1) The County proceed to share in the $2,738. cost for clearing Canal
"D". Funding to be from account #004-214-541-35.39 Road and Bridge
Materials Account, (unencumbered balance 11-31-81 is $546,779.).
2) The County Administrator be authorized to participate in i.orking
out an easement agreement between the Sebastian River Water Manage-
ment District and the County, Ro-Ed Corp., and Pat Corrigan for the
right to maintain the canal in the future.
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Mr. Barnes, of the Sebastian River Water Control
District, came before the Board. He stated that they had
investigated the area and found that this originally was a
borrow ditch.
Commissioner Wodtke wondered why the County was
expending money for something that was under the fee simple
title of the Drainage District. He wondered if the County
would ultimately have the responsibility of cleaning the
ditch, or if they should work out an interlocal agreement
with the Drainage District?
Discussion eas held regarding the formula for a
40/40/20 split of the 2,000 acres under consideration, and
also about the Administrator's recommendations.
Mr. Barnes said he was agreeable with whatever the
Board wanted to do; but wanted Attorney Gordon Johnston and
Engineer Marvin Carter involved. He stressed that they do
not want to give away so much that the Drainage District could
not be protected. If that property became developed, Mr.
Barnes noted that there would be much more discharge into
the canal.
1. Commissioner Lyons stated that the land was intended
for pasture and now groves and a subdivision are there.
Engineer Davis noted that the ditch was creating
two problems: the County road was being subjected to erosion;
and there is an erosion problem with Mrs. Teddy Welch's
swimming pool.
Commissioner Lyons referred to the road problem and
wondered if it was the Drainage District or the other property
owners who were creating the problem.
Marvin Carter, Engineer, explained that the ditch
was there before the road and felt the problem with erosion
was caused by various factors. The canal was originally
used only as a borrow ditch. Mr. Carter then gave a brief
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history of the District and the canal. If and when
development does take place, improvements to the ditch are
going to have to be made. He noted that the water that is
causing the damage is not coming out of the District; the
2200' in question is not in the District.
Commissioner Lyons expressed concern about
impinging on other canals if this run-off problem increases.
Engineer Davis stated part of the solution could
come when the Comprehensive Land Use Plan drainage element
is adopted. He added that they have been following the.
recommendation of the Soil Conservation Service in this
matter.
Administrator Nelson commented that if Corrigan
and Ro-Ed would want to develop, they would have to have a
development plan for drainage.
Discussion ensued.
Motion was made by Commissioner Bird, seconded by
Commissioner Wodtke that the Board accept the
recommendations of the County Administrator, as stipulated
in his memorandum of January 27, 1982.
Discussion followed, and it was determined that
the County did not plan to continually maintain this canal.
Commissioner Bird stated that he would amend his
Motion that it be a one time situation and that the County
would not maintain the canal in the future.
Engineer Davis interjected that the wording should
allow flexibility and that the County would have the right,
and not the obligation, to perform selective maintenance in
the future, subject to the approval of the Drainage
District.
Commissioner Bird pointed out that at the present
time there is a clear picture as to the percentage of
obligation regarding the canal, but five years from now that
formula could change as the area developed.
Commissioner Bird amended his Motion to state that
the County would have the right to perform necessary maintenance
on the canal, and at the present time the County will enter
into an easement agreement to share in the cost of the
maintenance, as per the Administrator's recommendation, but
that this would not obligate the County in any continuous
maintenance.
Commissioner Wodtke concurred with the amendment.
Mrs. Teddy Welch approached the Board and stated
that she would like to pursue this matter further, find out
what it entailed regarding her property, then pass the informa-
tion on to her attorney. She added that she would refrain
from making any further comment at this time.
The Chairman called for the question. It was
voted on and carried unanimously, as amended.
"SAVE OUR COAST" PROGRAM
The Board reviewed the following memorandum dated
January 27, 1982:
TO: The Honorable Members of the
Board of County Commissioners
FROM. Neil A. Nelson,
County Administrator
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
DATE: January 27, 1982
P LE:
SUBJECT: "Save Our Coast" Program
REFERENCES:
On January 26, 1982, the County Director of Public Works met with Mr. Dave
Buchanan, Florida Department of Natural Resources, to review the four (4) land
acquisition applications submitted Dec. 11, 1981 by Indian River County to the
D.N.R. under the Governor's "Save Our Coast" program. Mr. Buchanan stated that
a few counties (Martin and Broward Counties included) have indicated in writing
to the D.N. R. that they will help fund land acquisition in their respective
Counties. Mr. Buchanan stated that this will greatly increase the County's chance
of receiving State funds under the $200 million dollar bond program. He also stated
that it is not too late for Indian River County to express the desire to participate
in funding.
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Since actual land acquisition is probably at least one year away, the County
could submit a resolution or letter to the D.N.R. stating that the County would
participate in funding beach front land acquisition under the program, but that
the amount of participation is not yet determined. During the 1982-83 budget hearings
the participation could be quantified. This action would increase the County's
chance of receiving state funds. Of the 100 parcels being applied for by coastal
counties/cities, four (4) are included in Indian River County. Approximately 1S to 20
will probably be acquired if the State funding goes through.
RECONKNIENDATIONS MID FUNDING
It is recommended that the County attorney be authorized to prepare a
resolution to be executed by the Chairman indicating that the County would participate
in the funding of beach front land acquisition under the "Save.Our Coast" program.
Funding to be determined during the 1982-83 budget hearing process.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher, seconded
by Commissioner Lyons, that the Board adopt Resolution 82-31
indicating that the County is willing to participate in the
funding of beachfront land acquisition.
Engineer Davis commented that the Board could set
some level of funding for the next budget. He added that some
of our property was so appealing, Mr. Buchanan was encouraging
the County to be more aggressive and apply for larger tracts.
The Chairman called for the question. It was voted
on and carried unanimously.
Resolution 82-31 will be made a part of the Minutes
when received.
BID RECOMMENDATIONS NO. 109 & 110
tabled.
Administrator Nelson requested that this item be
On Motion made by Commissioner Fletcher, seconded
by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously agreed to table
this item.
REQUEST TO INSTALL NEW AT&T CABLE
The Board reviewed the following memorandum dated
January 25, 1982:
TO: The Honorable Members of the DATE: January 25, 1982
Board of County Commissioners
FI LE:
SUBJECT: Request from A.T. & T. Long Lines
Division to Install New Cable From
Vero Beach to St. Thomas
FROM: Neil A. Nelson, REFERENCES: 1) James H. Grant, AT&T to Neil A.
County Administrator Nelson dated January 12, 1982
2) James H. Grant, AT & T to Cliff
Sut ar , P.E., City Engineer,
dated Jan. 19, 1982
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
The Board of County Commissioners, in its regular meeting on March 24, 1976,
unanimously instructed the Administrator to advise AT&T Long Lines Division that
the County had no objections to the installation of a cable from A.W. Young Park,
City of Vero Beach, to the South Beach Park where it will connect with a transatlantic
offshore cable traversing to St.Thomas, Virgin Islands.' Due to difficulties in
obtaining F.C.C. approval in 1976, this project was delayed. AT u T Long Lines
has now received F.C.C. approval along with permits fron the Florida D.N.R.,D.E.R.,
and the U.S. Corps of Engineers. At this time, AT & T would like approval from
the County to proceed with placing cable in existing conduit in Vero Beach pursuant
to an existing easement dated June 17, 1964, across the Indian River and into the
Atlantic Ocean. A complete description and schedule of work has been submitted.
ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS
All work will take place within the Vero Beach City limits. Approval from the
City'of Vero Beach has been requested. The only work location on County property
will be at South Beach Park of which the County has a 2/5's interest. The City
maintains this park, and complete restoration is to be provided.
REC&MENDATION AND FUNDING
It is recommended that the Board restate that the County has no objection
to the installation of a cable from A.W. Young Park to the Atlantic Ocean, subject
to the issuance of all state, federal, and local permits.
These are no funding considerations to be approved for this item.
On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the request
from AT&T Long Lines Division to install new cable from
Vero Beach to St. Thomas.
BID RECOMMENDATION NO. 111
The Board reviewed the following memorandum concerning
the bid recommendations:
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TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: Jan. 14, 1982 FILE:
SUBJECT: Bid Recommendations - IRC #111 - 115
FROM: Nei A. Nelson REFERENCES:
County Administrator
1. A public meeting was held at 11:00 A.M., January 5, 1982 in the Board Conference
Room, County Administration Building, 1840 25th St., Vero Beach, F1. This meet-
ing was advertised in the Vero Beach Press Journal on Dec. 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 1981.
The purpose of this meeting was to open and record the following bids:
IRC
#111 -
(1) 1982
Truck,
5-6 yd dump
IRC
1#112 -
(1) 1982
Truck,
12-14 yd dump
IRC
#113 -
(1) 1982
Truck,
1/2 Ton 4 x 4,1 -Enclosed Cab/Body
IRC
#114 -
(1) 1982
Tractor
w/5' Rotary Mower
IRC
#115 -
(1) 1982
1/2 Ton
Pickup Truck
2. IRC #111 - 5-6 yd Dump Truck
16 Bid Proposals were sent out, 4 were received.
Minton Equipment phoned the Purchasing Department after the bids were opened and
stated they had made an error in addition, a copy of their worksheet is attached,
as well as a letter from Jim Minton requesting that their bid be rejected.
Velde Ford's bid was not signed as required in the General Conditions. Item #1.
However, as stated in the General Conditions, Item #9, the Board reserves the
right to waive any irregularities in bids received. Attached is copy of General
Conditions.
Trade -In
Total
Veh.#32- 1974 Ford
Southside Ford
$24995.00
$2000.00
$22995.00
General GMC
24250.00
2250.00
22000.00
Velde Ford
25785.87
2500.00
23285.87
Minton Equipment
24717.00
900.00
23817.00
Velde Ford's bid was not
signed as required in the General Conditions
- Item #1,
however, they were not the low bidder.
IRC #112 - 12-14 yd Dump
Truck
16 Bid Proposals were sent out, 4 were
received.
General GMC
$41775.00
Velde Ford
41315.00
Southside Ford
42745.00
Minton Equipment
34579.00
Minton Equipment phoned the Purchasing Department after the bids were opened and
stated they had made an error in addition, a copy of their worksheet is attached,
as well as a letter from Jim Minton requesting that their bid be rejected.
Velde Ford's bid was not signed as required in the General Conditions. Item #1.
However, as stated in the General Conditions, Item #9, the Board reserves the
right to waive any irregularities in bids received. Attached is copy of General
Conditions.
IRC #113 - (1) 1982 Truck, 1/2 Ton, 4 x 4, Enclosed Cab/Body
16 Bid Proposals were sent out, 4 were received.
(1 was No Bid)
General GMC Truck Sales
Fort Pierce Dodge
Velde Ford
Minton Equipment
$10977.00
10562.01
11266.28
No Bid
Velde Ford's bid was not signed as required in the General Conditions. Item #1.
Power steering was specified in bid specs, because of the tire size. Automatic
transmission was specified due to the lower incidence of repair. . -
IRC #114 - (1) 1982 Tractor with 5' Rotary Mower
10 Bid Proposals were sent out, 6 were received.
Minton Equip. (Int'L)
Pippin Tractor(M/F)
Berggren Equip. (John Deere)
Sunrise Ford (Ford 2600)
Sunrise Ford (Ford 3600)
Taylor Munnell (Long)
Tractor Mower
$9628.27 $1051.00
8900.00
920.00
9375.00
1260.00
9036.00
1373.00
9794.00
1373.00
8700.00
795.00
Total
$10679.27
9820.00
-10635.00
10409.00
11167.00
9495.00
All bidders met minimum specifications, with the exception of the brakes. The
specifications.called for hydraulic brakes, all bidders equipment have mechanical
brakes.
IRC #115 - (1) 1982 - 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck
17 Bid Proposals were sent out, 5 were received.
General GMC Truck $6816.00
Fort Pierce Dodge 6690.65
Velde Ford 7206.50
Southside Ford 7185.00
Bill Schultz Chevrolet 7066.49
The bids submitted by Velde Ford and Bill Schultz Chevrolet were not signed as
required in the General Conditions - Item #1. The bid submitted by General GMC
Truck was for a 1981 and did not meet minimum specifications.
3. The Bid Committee makes the following recommendations:
IRC #111 - 5-6 Yd Dump Truck - award to the low bidder, General GMC Truck Sales
for $22,000.00 including Trade -In.
There is $20,000.00 budgeted for this vehicle in Acct. #102-214-541-66-43.
IRC #112 - 12-14 Yd Dump Truck - Reject Minton Equipment bid because of error in
addition. Failing to sign the bid is a minor irregularity therefore request the
board waive and award the bid to Velde Ford in the amount of $41,315.00.
There is $40,000.00 budgeted for this vehicle in Acct. #102-214-541-66-43.
IRC #113 -1982 - 1/2 Ton, 4 x 4 - award to the low bidder, Fort Pierce Dodge
for $10562.01.
There is $11,000.00 budgeted for this vehicle in Acct. #102-210-572-66-42.
IRC #114 - 1982 Tractor W/Mower - award to the low bidder. Taylor-Munnell
(Long) for $9495.00.
Estimated Cost $12,000.00 taken from Acct. #411-217-534-66-43. See attached memo.
IRC #115 - 1982 - 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck - award to the low bidder Fort Pierce
Dodge in the amount of $6690.65.
There is $16,700.00 budgeted in Acct. #102-220-519-66-42 for 2 vehicles.
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Lengthy discussion followed regarding service
warranties, the down-time for the trucks being repaired,
and the trucks the County presently owns.
On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously accepted Bid #111,
as recommended by the Bid Committee, of General GMC Truck
Sales for a 5-6 Yard Dump Truck as being the lowest and best
bid meeting specifications, in the amount of $22,000 including
trade-in, Account #102-214-541-66-43.
Administrator Nelson advised that this truck will be
used as a replacement by the Road & Bridge Department.
BID RECOMMENDATION #112
Administrator Nelson pointed out that the bid from
Minton Equipment contained an $8,000 error, and recommended
that the County release them from their mistake.
On Motion by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously accepted the
recommendation of the Bid Committee for releasing Minton
Equipment from their error, and to accept Bid #112 of Velde
Ford for a 12-14 Yard Dump Truck as being the best bid
meeting specifications, in the amount of $41,315, Account
#102-214-541-66-43.
REPORT ON 6 CYLINDER VS 8 CYLINDER TRUCKS
Mr. Goodrich, of Fred Coyne Chevrolet, approached
the Board and gave an informative, detailed report on 6
cylinder vs 8 cylinder trucks. He stressed that it was
important to use the correct truck for the correct job in
the County. Mr. Goodrich explained gross vehicle weight,
which is the weight of the vehicle, plus the load; this was
a very important factor to consider when selecting the
proper truck. He discussed gas consumption, trucks to be
used for towing; and diesel engines. He suggested that when
vehicles go out for bid, standard as well as compact be
considered.
Lengthy discussion took place, and it was determined
that there was a distinct advantage to designing the County's
fleet. The Board thanked Mr. Goodrich for his informative
presentation, which enlightened them all.
BID RECOMMENDATION #115
Motion was made by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by
Commissioner Bird, that the Board accept Bid #115, as
recommended by the Bid Committee, of Fort Pierce Dodge for
a 1/2 Ton Pickup Truck as being'the lowest and best bid
meeting specifications, in the amount of $6,690.65, Account
#102-220-519-66-42.
Discussion followed, and it was suggested that the
weight and carrying capacity should be noted in the bid.
The Chairman called for the question. It was
voted on and carried with a vote of 4 to 1, with Commissioner
Lyons voting in opposition.
BID RECOMMENDATION #113
On Motion by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously accepted Bid #113,
as recommended by the Bid Committee, of Fort Pierce Dodge
-for a 1/2 Ton Truck, 4 x 4, as -being the lowest and best bid
meeting specifications, in the amount of $10,562.01, Account
#102-210-572-66-42.
Chairman Scurlock inquired about employees taking
County vehicles home.
Administrator Nelson responded that they, as yet,
have not established their car pool policy.
BID RECOMMENDATION #114
The Board reviewed the recommendation of the Bid
Committee, which was for the low bidder - Taylor-Munnell in the
amount of $9,495.
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Commissioner Bird stated that his preference would
be to go with the local dealer, Pippin Tractor, who made
the second lowest bid.
Motion was made by Commissioner Bird, seconded by
Commissioner Lyons, that the Board accept the Bid of the
second lowest bidder, Pippin Tractor, for a 1982 Tractor with
a 5' Rotary Mower, as being the best bid meeting specifications,
in the amount of $9,820, Account #411-217-534-66-43, on the
basis that the maintenance might be lower With Massey -
Ferguson equipment.
Rex Hailey, Landfill Supervisor, agreed with
Commissioner Bird and stated he was going strictly on the
manufacturer's years of service. He thought that the Road &
Bridge Department had some experience with a number of-'
machines of this type.
Commissioner Bird felt that the resale value of the
Massey Ferguson would be greater.
Commissioner Lyons felt that the overall cost was
going to be less.
Discussion ensued.
The Chairman called for the question. It was voted
on and carried with a vote of 3 to 2, with Commissioner Fletcher
and Chairman Scurlock voting in opposition.
BID RECOMMENDATION #116
Administrator Nelson reviewed the following
memorandum: t
TO: Board of County Commissioners
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FROM: Nei 1 A. Nelson
County Administrator
DATE: January 19, 1982 FILE:
SUBJECT: Bid Recommendation - IRC #116-
32" Vertical Blinds for the
New Administration Building
REFERENCES:
I. A public meeting was held at 11:00 A.M., January 12, 1982 in the County Admin-
istrator's Office, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, F1. This meeting was adver-
tised in the Vero Beach Press Journal on December 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 1981.
The purpose of this meeting was to open and record the following bid:
IRC BID116 - 31" Vertical Blinds -*New Administration Building
2. 8 Bid Proposals were sent out, 5 were received.
Advanced Window Treatment $5500.00
Shade World 9017.20
Jordan Draperies $4059.00 + Valance $573.00 4632.00
Louverdrapes by Valerie 5900.00
Interiors of Distinction - 6645.00
All bidders were accompanied by someone from the Purchasing Dept. when measur-
ing to insure that all windows were included.
3. The Bid Committee recommends this bid be awarded to the low bidder, Jordan Draperies.
Funds to be taken from the Administration Building furnishings account -
#102-220-519-66-41.
Discussion followed, and it was determined that the
low bid was a good price.
Motion was made by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded
by Commissioner Bird, that the Board accept the recommendation
of the Bid Committee of Jordan Draperies for 32" Vertical
Blinds for the New Administration Building as being the lowest
and best bid meeting specifications, in the amount of
$4,632, Account #102-220-519-66-41, subject to receiving and
approving the track or head rail.
The Chairman called for the question. It was voted
on and carried with a vote of 4 to 1, with Commissioner
Fletcher voting in opposition.
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The Board of County Commissioners recessed at 12:10
o'clock P.M. for lunch and reconvened at 1:45 o'clock P.M.
with the same members present.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Scurlock reviewed the following memo and asked
if the Commissioners wished to make any nominations at this
time:
TO: Board of County
Commissioners
FROM: Neil A. Nelson
Administrator
DATE: January 29, 1982 FILE:
SUBJECT: Committee Appointments
REFERENCES:
The following is a breakdown of Committees; vacancies; and
number of resumes' received:
FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
5 Member Committee - Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman
2 ex -officio members - Administrator and Finance Director or
their representatives.
4 vacancies
5 resumes received
MENTAL HEALTH BOARD DISTRICT #9, INC.
1 vacancy
4 resumes received
MOBILE HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE
7 Member Committee - 3 with no affiliation with mobile home
parks
2 owners or managers
2 residents
7 vacancies
1 resume received - "at large" member
3 resumes received -"resident" member
Letters were sent to all Mobile Home Park owners/managers
informing them of this Committee and vacancies, but there
has not been sufficient time lapsed to receive their input.
Does the Board wish to take action on the resumes' received
or do you wish to consider establishing a deadline to receive
resumes' and after that date expires, review them and then take
official action.
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Commissioner Lyons stated that he has not had an
opportunity to interview those submitting resumes, and he
suggested that some deadlines be set for receiving resumes
and making appointments and proceed on that basis.
Commissioner Fletcher asked if there is a way to set up
specific times for all the Commissioners to actually meet
with and interview those applying, and it was generally
agreed this should be scheduled so the applicants could go
from an interview with one Commissioner on to interviews by
the other Commissioners.
Commissioner Fletcher reported that the letters
requesting resumes for the Mobile Home Advisory Committee
had gone out later than those on the other committees, and
he suggested those appointments be deferred until later than
the others.
On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously agreed to
postpone appointments to the Finance Advisory Committee and
Mental Health Board District #9 until the Regular Meeting of
February 17, 1982.
On Motion by Commissioner Bird, seconded by
Commissioner Fletcher, the Board unanimously set a deadline
of February 15th for receiving resumes from applicants
wishing to be appointed to the Mobile Home Advisory
Committee and to postpone these appointments until the
first meeting in March.
LEASE OF OSLO PROPERTY FOR RADIO TOWER
Administrator Nelson stated he would like permission to
work with Attorney Brandenburg on the wording to advertise
for a lease of part of the former stump dump in the Oslo
area for the purpose of erecting a radio tower.
Commissioner Lyons noted that when the Board last
considered this, an appraisal was made of the property to
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give us some idea of what a reasonable lease price might be,
and he felt the appraisal should be updated.
Discussion followed as to a provision to reserve space
on the proposed antenna for public services, such as the
ambulance squad.
Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Bird, to authorize the Administrator and
Attorney to advertise approximately one acre of County
property located near 1st St. and Old Dixie for lease and
to have the necessary appraisal made.
Commissioner Fletcher inquired about the way the lease
would be tied in with the income from the tower, and the
Administrator stated that alternatives will be presented in
their memo to the Board.
The Board then discussed whether the property should be
advertised for a specific purpose or just request that
interested parties come up with a proposal for use of the
land. It was pointed out that we have a piece of property
someone wants to use and generally felt that the one who
comes along with the best deal is the one we should do
business with.
Attorney Brandenburg agreed and noted that the
Commission has a wide latitude and can ask the bidder to
submit an estimate of income from use of the property, etc.
The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on
and carried unanimously.
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE CLOSING
The Board reviewed the following memo:
TO: The Honorable Members of the
Board of County Commissioners
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FROM: Neil A. Nelson
County Administrator
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
DATE: January 28, 1982
FILE:
SUBJECT: Employment Office Closing
(A)
REFERENCES: MEMORArmuM - DEPARTMENT
OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
SECURITY - Dated Jan. 6, 1982
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As of 2-28-82, the Vero Beach office of the Florida State Employment
Service will close, due to cuts in federal funds (see Reference A).
This will force the Unemployment Compensation office to close also,
and its personnel transferred back to Fort Pierce. The Employment
Service personnel will be layed off. There will be no FSES or UC of-
fice in Indian River County. The closest office will be in Fort Pierce.
This forced closing of the offices will leave no place for unemployed
persons to go to get assistance in obtaining a job. Most prospective
employers can not afford continual newspaper advertising. Want -ads are
very limited in scope and not always able to describe in detail just
what the job entails or other facts that would show who could or could
not be eligible for that job. Employment agencies are just not able to
provide free counseling and referral.
Unemployment Compensation is an expense for employers, but it does help
the community and the employers indirectly. It is money that assists
persons to live on and provide for their family until they find employ-
ment. To obtain UC, the individuals must report in person every two
weeks or they do not get paid. No excuses are accepted. If the indivi-
dual does not get his or her money, then they turn to local welfare and
charity. As soon as employment is found, the payments stop and the em-
ployers are no longer taxed for that person.
The Employment Office has contacted the County Administrator requesting
that the Board of County Commissioners be requested to partially fund this
service in order to keep the office open. The county would fund the cost
for two (2) employment counselors and provide adequate office.space. The
state would provide furniture, equipment, telephone, supplies and staf
the Veterans counselor and unemployment counselor. �32`2�2��1���a
ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS
A. The county not fund for the employment counselor position. If
this alternative is adopted then the office would close and the
employment office would locate in Fort Pierce and Melbourne.
B.. The county fund the employment counselor. The salaries for the
two (2) employment counselors would be $22,000 for the remainder
of this year and $40,000 for fiscal year 82-83. The previous
office space occupied by;the Veterans Service could be used to
house the Employment Service.
Advantages
1. The employment office service could be continued.
2. If funds are reirstated then the county would be. released
from its obligation to fund.
RECDITENDATION
A representative of the Florida State Employment Service will
be present at the Commissioners meeting to further discuss this pro-
blem. It is recommended that the Board give favorable consideratio
FEBfunding this office. �(�
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Administrator Nelson reported that his memo is already
out of date because the employment office has closed.
Harold LeMieux, manager of the Fort Pierce Unemployment
Office, clarified Mr. Nelson's statement, noting that, as a
field office manager, he temporarily reassigned two members
of the employment staff to handle the Unemployment Claims
Office in Vero Beach. The telephone is still working, but
when his staff is depleted to the point that it is no longer
operational, he considers the office closed and so stated in
the newspaper. The doors are still open, however, and will
remain open to the end of this month when the Vero office
will be completely closed.
Discussion followed as to which offices have been
closed; why employers are still paying taxes for a service
they are not receiving; and how these monies are being used
presently.
Mr. LeMieux noted that the tax is a federal tax, and
the only way you can get additional services for the taxes
paid is if the federal government releases those funds to be
applied to the various offices around the country. He
continued that by law these funds cannot be used for
anything except employment security, which includes the
United States Employment service as a whole - employment
services, unemployment compensation offices, etc. As to
which offices have been and will be closed, Mr. LeMieux did
not know. He informed the Board that we are in Area 5,
which includes offices in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Fort
Lauderdale, Hollywood, Belle Glade, Naples, Fort Myers, etc.
There are contingency plans based on funding, which he had
thought were based on geographical location, but there
appears to be a possibility they might extend the area to
span 100 miles, which would eliminate Fort Pierce.
The Board expressed concern about these funds being
used to check on illegal migrant workers rather than being
used to assist the unemployed find work or file for
unemployment compensation.
Mr. LeMieux confirmed that the Border Patrol is part of
this service. He reported that in 1980 employers in Indian
River County were taxed $1,870,097 out of their payrolls,
and these monies will not come back to this county in the
form of services.
Question arose as to whether Mr. LeMieux could make a
1
couple employees available to us to carry out some of these
functions if we had the space available, and Mr. LeMieux
stated that, even if the County has the space, he will not
have the staff to divert to Stuart or Vero Beach, and it
would be stretching it a bit even if two persons were funded
here.
Chairman Scurlock felt that if we jump in at this point
and accept this responsibility, we have relieved all
pressure for this agency to be funded by the tax that is
collected specifically for this purpose, and in the long
range it will become a county responsibility. He believed
the employment side is the key, and that is where he would
like to see the effort made for these monies to be used
rather than any of the other various activities this agency
is involved with.
Mr. LeMieux stated that he was informed if the counties
did contract to fund two employment counselors and the funds
did come in later, this contract would be pulled and the
State would again assume the entire cost as it has over the
last years.
Discussion ensued as to what the $22,000 funding would
give us, and Commissioner Wodtke felt it is really ironic
that we keep hearing from Washington that we need to tighten
our belts, work hard, get out and get a job, etc., and then
the first federally funded office that closes is the job
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Mr. LeMieux commented that his statistics indicate that
roughly 100 of the work force in the county is unemployed at
this time.
Commissioner Fletcher assumed that this Department has
a priority on the payment of unemployment compensation over
employment services.
Mr. LeMieux stated that, as he understand it, the
budget cuts will be 800, but only 20% will be in the
unemployment compensation end of it.
Discussion followed as to the actual activity in this
office, and Mr. LeMieux explained the correlation between
the employment service and collection of unemployment
compensation, noting that those who collect unemployment
checks are provided lists of the jobs available; if "'the
person meets any of the qualifications for these jobs, he is
immediately sent to the employment service office; and if he
refuses to go, his check will most likely be stopped.
Chairman Scurlock assumed that the jobs list would
still be available in the Fort Pierce office, and Mr.
LeMieux confirmed that it would.
Chairman Scurlock inquired how many people this office
services a day, and Mr. LeMieux estimated about 500 a month.
He reported that people are sent to them by many agencies -
the courts, Mental Health, etc., and many are funneled to
them simply because they have no other place to send them.
Commissioner Bird asked if he envisioned that a
government-sponsored employment service can operate
independently of the Unemployment Compensation Division.
Mr. LeMieux noted that even if they could operate
independently, they still would be intertwined somewhere up
the line to see that the people who are applying for
unemployment do go out and look for work; this all is -
handled under a vast computer system.
The possibility of negotiating if you provide funds
arose, and Chairman Scurlock assumed all the control will
continue to be somewhere else than in the county even though
we funded this operation.
Mr. LeMieux believed the ultimate control will be in
Tallahassee.
Discussion followed about the advantages of having a
local office, and it was noted that on removal of the local
office, people would be cashing and spending their
unemployment checks in Fort Pierce so that a lot of this
money would not come back to Indian River County.
Question arose as to whether people will have to appear
at the Fort Pierce office personally or whether they could
telephone in, and Mr. LeMieux explained that they do not
give out job information over the telephone since private
employments agencies were actually coming in and picking up
their job lists; they want to make certain that the jobs
they have available are free and not sold. He further
pointed out that having people appear personally enables the
staff to make a better determination as to whether the
person is actually qualified for a particular job.
Commissioner Wodtke asked if we have until March 15th,
and Mr. LeMieux stated that on February 28th they plan to
move the phones, distribute the furniture to other offices,
and padlock the office.
Considerable discussion ensued about helping people in
the area, the employer's paying taxes for this purpose, and
the possibility that the more we come up with, the more we
may lose.
Commissioner Lyons felt all this is calculated to put
the counties on the spot, and commented that once you start,
when do you stop. Commissioner Fletcher agreed and saw no
way to fund this office.
Motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher to carry on to
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of business and take no action on this
request for funding.
Commissioner Fletcher suggested starting up a volunteer
effort to create our own county job -seeking organization, a
place where employees and employers can call.
Chairman Scurlock noted that the money is still being
collected and still going somewhere, and he had a problem
with coming up with $43,000 and not having any control. He
felt sure the federal government is going to see how many
counties will enter into a contract and then reanalyze their
budget.
Commissioner Bird felt if all maintain their position,
it will rumble back to Washington that they made cuts in the
wrong area.
Commissioner Wodtke noted that this agency serves not
only the local people, but people who go from here to
Georgia to pick fruit, and he doubted, even in the event we
did fund this office, whether we would be able to provide a
good service on a statewide basis since it is possible that
60 or 700 of the employment offices in Florida will be
closed by March 15th and our effort might be a singular type
of activity. He further noted the service really needs to
be tied in with the computers in Unemployment Compensation
to be properly functional. He suggested that rather than
make a determination today, the Commission wait until the
next meeting to see if there are any other alternatives in
the community.
Gene Rodgers, manager of the Unemployment Office,
informed the Board that there is a Bill before the State
Congress about mail -in claims. In addition, today's
newspaper reported that the President has asked Congress to
approve 2.3 billion to help states pay extended benefits and
for state employment services, and he hoped this will come
through.
Commissioner Bird noted that Commissioner Fletcher's
Motion had never been seconded and he would, therefore, like
to offer another Motion.
On Motion by Commissioner Bird, seconded by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote,
Commissioner Fletcher voting in opposition, tabled the
request for funding of the Employment Office until the next
regular meeting.
ADD TO AGENDA - WATER SERVICE TO HARBOUR ISLAND CLUB
On 'Motion by Commissioner Bird, seconded by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously added to today's
agenda an emergency report on water service to Harbour
Island Club as requested by Commissioner Lyons.
Commissioner Lyons read the following telegram sent by
Mayor Nolan of Indian River Shores to Vero Beach City
Manager John Little re Attorney Vitunac's letter about water
service to Harbour Island Club:
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Commissioner Lyons reported that he received a phone
call on this matter from Mayor Nolan. Indian River Shores
has required a $50,000 impact fee from the other
condominiums that connected to the line that was financed by
Indian River Shores and then turned over to the City, and
now it seems that Harbor Island Club has connected to the
18" line and is refusing to pay, and City Manager John
Little has said it is satisfactory with the City for them
to connect to the line. Mayor Nolan wants to know what the
County can do about this, and Commissioner Lyons did not
feel the County can do anything about it since it is purely
a matter between Indian River shores, the developer and the
City of Vero Beach.
In further discussion, it was noted that we have
nothing to do with the water in Indian River Shores, and we
have no control over the City of Vero Beach water supply.
Attorney Brandenburg stated that he would determine
what the letter referred to in the telegram says and talk
to Attorney Vitunac about the status of the matter, and
other than that, he did not know that the county has any
business doing anything on this matter.
On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Fletcher, the Board unanimously authorized the
Chairman to sign a letter written by Attorney Brandenburg on
this matter after obtaining the necessary information.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Commissioner Fletcher reported that all slots have been
filled on the above committee except one. He noted that we
changed the wording in the Resolution forming this committee
last week to require that the position be filled by a doctor
rather than a medical director, and he has sent a letter to
Dr. Paul Graham, head of the Medical Association, requesting
the name of a doctor who might volunteer to serve on this
committee.
PENDING LEGISLATION RE ANNEXATION
Commissioner Fletcher reported that he has information
re pending legislation regarding annexations which he would
like to give to Attorney Brandenburg to review and ask him
to report back and perhaps prepare a resolution offering our
feelings on this to the legislature.
CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., RE 1983 BUDGET PRIORITIES
Chairman Scurlock reported that Commissioner Wodtke had
supplied him with information about a legislative conference
in Washington, D.C., February 20-24 in regard to 1983 budget
priorities and particularly grant -in -aids to county
government. The cost for attendance is $125.00;
accommodations are around a $100.00 a night plus
transportation and some meals, probably totaling around
$500.00.
Commissioner Fletcher asked if we would just be going
to listen or whether we would have any input, and
Commissioner Wodtke stated that he would like to talk about
unemployment.
On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by
Commissioner Bird, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote, Commissioner
Fletcher voting in opposition, approved out -of -County travel
for a representative of the Commission to attend the NACO
Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., February 20-24,
1982, as described above.
PLAQUE FROM ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS
Commissioner Bird reported that last week he attended
the annual meeting of the Association for Retarded Citizens
and accepted from them a plaque acknowledging the
contribution of the Board of County Commissioners in 1981.
He gave the plaque to the Board secretary to place on the
walls of the Commission offices.
The several bills and accounts against the County
having been audited were examined and found to be correct
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were approved and warrants issued in settlement of same as
follows: Treasury Fund Nos. 78675-78888 inclusive. Such
bills and accounts being on file in the Office of the Clerk
of the Circuit Court, the warrants so issued from the
respective bonds being listed in the Supplemental Minute
Book as provided by the rules of the Legislative Auditor,
reference to such record and list so recorded being made a
part of these Minutes.
There being no further business, on Motion made,
seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 3:25 o'clock
P.M.
Attest:
AP
Clerk Chairman