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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/7/1982Wednesday, April 7, 1982 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Regular Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, April 7, 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 David L. Greene, Assistant County Administrator; L.S. "Tommy" Thomas, Intergovernmental Coordinator; Gary Brandenburg, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; Jeffrey.K. Barton, Finance Director; Curtis Stone, Bailiff; and Virginia Hargreaves and Janice Caldwell, Deputy Clerks. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Reverend Randy Mills, Seventh Day Adventist -Church, gave the invocation, and Commissioner Lyons led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO'AGENDA The Chairman asked if there were any additions to the Agenda. t. Attorney Brandenburg requested adding an item regarding Treasure Coast Utilities, Inc. On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the addition of the. emergency 'item to the Agenda, as requested by the County Attorney. Commissioner Wodtke requested adding an item regarding a possible light on Kings Highway at the entrance to the Community College, On Motion by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved the addition of the emergency item to the Agenda, as requested by Commissioner Wodtke. APR 7 1982 9'2 J APR '71992 Assistant Administrator Greene requested adding an item regarding additional FmHA funds in the amount of $58,000. On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the addition of the emergency item to the Agenda, as. requested by Mr. Greene. Mr. Greene noted that item 6B should not be on the Consent Agenda and requested that it be placed under the Planning & Zoning section as Item 12-D. On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the request by Mr. Greene to move Item 6B and place it in the Planning & Zoning section as Item 12 -D. - APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 26, 1982. On Motion by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 26, 1982, as written. The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 3, 1982. On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 3, 1982, as written. The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 10, 1982. On Motion by Commissioner Fletcher, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 10, 1982, as written. 2 CLERK TO THE BOARD A. Budget Amendment - Recreation Supervisor - Gifford Park On Motion by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved the budget amendment for funding a part-time recreation supervisor -for the Gifford Park, recommended by the Finance Officer, as follows: Account Title Account Number Gifford Progressive League 001-000-366-92.00 B.C.C. Contingencies 001-199-513-99.91 Salaries 001-210-572-11.12 Social Security 001-210-572-12.11 Retirement Contribution 001-210-572-12.12 Workmen's Compensation 001-210-572-12.14 Increase Decrease 2,500. 4,144. 195. 4og. 252. 2,500. B. Budget Amendment - Youth Guidance On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the budget amendment for outside printing for Youth Guidance, recommended by the Finance Officer, as follows: Account Title Account Number Increase Decrease Outside Printing 001-213-523-34.72 $50 B.C.C. Contingencies 001-199-513-99.91 $50 C. Budget Amendment — Sebastian Volunteer Fire Department The Board agreed to place this item on the agenda for the North County Fire District, which will be scheduled at a later date. D. Budget Amendment regarding State Baker Act Motion was made by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by Commissioner Lyons, that the Board approve the budget amendment regarding the State Baker Act, recommended by the Finance Officer, as follows: APR 7 1982 3 49 270 -APR 71982 Account Title Account Number Mental Health Center 001-106-563-88.16 B.C.C. Contingencies 001-199-513-99.91 Increase Decrease $3,000.00 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. E. Annual Audit Finance Director Barton reviewed the audit contract with the Board,as well as the Florida Statutes outlining the provisions for the Audit Selection Committee: Discussion followed and it was determined that the $3,000.00 Finance Committee'take an in-depth look at the auditing firms available and advise the Board of their findings. On Motion made by Commissioner Fletcher, seconded by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously authorized that the Chairman be designated as the County's representative for the Audit Selection Committee. ROCKRIDGE STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT The Board of County Commissioners recessed at 8:45 • o'clock A.M. in order that the Rockridge Street Lighting District might convene.* Those Minutes are being prepared separately. The Board of County Commissioners reconvened at 8:53 o'clock A.M. with the same members present. G. .Annual Financial Report Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the Annual Financial Report, and.it was determined that there needed to be a great deal of work done in allocating the cost back to the various departments. Finance Director Barton explained that the cost -back allocation was a specialized field and unfortunately, the County does not have this help in-house. He further stated that an amendment does have to be made regarding Bond indebtedness. Motion was made by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by Commissioner Bird, that the Board approve the Annual Financial Report of Units of Local Government, 1981, and that an amendment be made, where appropriate, on pages 32 and 33 of the report, regarding the bond indebtedness. A brief discussion followed. The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and carried unanimously. On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commis- sioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously accepted, for the record, the actual Audit Report. The Annual Financial Report of Units of Local Government, 1981, is on file in the Office of the Clerk. CONSENT AGENDA A. Release of Easement - Resolution 82-43 The Board then discussed the following memorandum dated March 29, 1982: 5 APR 7 1982 4� , APR 7 1992 TO: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners DATE: ;March 29, 1982 FILE: SUBJECT: Release of Easement Request by Richard & Mary Heath FROM:id REFERENCES: David Greene Assistant County Administrator It is recommended that the -data herein presented be given formal consideration by the County Commission. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS The County has been petitioned by Richard & Mary Heath to release the common side lot 5 foot easements of lots 11 and 12 on Block P of Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit n2. 7. The request has been reviewed by Southern Bell, Florida Power and Light, and the Utility and Right -of -Way Departments. The Planning and Zoning staff analysis,. which includes a site visit, showed that drainage would be adequately handled by the existing front and rear swales. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS A) To release the easements. This would allow Richard & Mary Heath to develop the two adjacent lots as one parcel. The release of the easements is not anticipated to have any adverse effect. B) If the County decides to not .release the easements, it would be denying the applicant the opportbnity to develop the two adjacent lots as one parcel. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the release of the common side lot 5 foot easements of lots 11 and 12 on Block P of Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit #2, as outlined in Alternative A. On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commis— sioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 82-43 approving a Release of Easement, as requested by Richard and Mary Heath, releasing the common side lot 5 foot easements of Lots 11 and 12 on Block P of Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit #2. RESOLUTION NO. 82-43 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, have been requested to release the common side lot line easements of Lots 11 & 12 of Block P of Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit #2, according to the Plat of same recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 13, of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida; and WHEREAS, said lot line easements were dedicated on the Plat of Oslo Park Subdivision for public utility purposes, and WHEREAS, the request for such release of easement has been submitted in proper form; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY, COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the following'lot line easements, in Oslo Park Subdivision shall be released, abandoned and vacated as follows: _ Those common side lot 5 foot easements of lots 11 & 12, Block P of Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit #2, according to the Plat of the same filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Indian River County, Florida, in Plat Book 4, Page 13. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk of the Circuit Court be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute a release of said lot line easements hereinabove referred to in form proper for recording and placing in the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida: This 7th day of April 1982 111 U )t�j Attest: f, 4b Freda Wright, Cl APR 7 1982 1L-- --- --- -- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: / 7 Don C. Scurlock, Jr., ha' man P NOK 4�;a . 274 APR _ 7 1982 RELEASE OF EASEMENT BOOK . 49 . PA6f 275. This Release of Easement, executed thais 7th day of An ri1 1982 by the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, first party; Richard & Mary Heath, whose mailing address is 1135 17th Place, Vero Beach, Florida, 32960 second party: WITNESSETH: That the said party of the first part for and in consideration of. the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration in hand paid by the said second party, does hereby remise, release, abandon, and quit claim unto the said second party forever, all the right, title, interest, claim and demand which the said first party has in and to the following described easement, lying on land situated in the County of Indian River County, State of Florida, to -wit: Those common side lot 5 foot easements of lots 11 & 12, Blk. P of Oslo Park Subdivision, Unit #2 as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 13, public records of Indian River County, Florida. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same with all and singular the appurtenances L -hereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining and all estate, right, title, - interest, equity to the only proper use, benefit and behoof of the said second party forever. IN WIT(VESS WHEREOF, the said first party has signed and sealed these presents by the parties so authorized by the law and the day and year first above written. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF Signed, sealed and INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA delivered in the presence of: ,moo.. BY✓ �., Don C. Scurl oc , Jr., Chai �n Attest: •�=�/� Freda Wright, Cler r i STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER 1 I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day before me an officer duly'authorized in the State and County aforesaid to take acknowledgements personally appeared, DON C. SCURLOCK, JR., as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, and FREDA WRIGHT, as Clerk of the Circuit Court, to me known to be the persons duly authorized by said County to execute the foregoing instrument and they acknowledged before me that they executed the same for and on behalf of the said political subdivision. WITNESS by hand and seal in the County and State last aforesaid this ''� -✓b day of ---� %�C 1982. (Notary Seal) .4 - APR 7 1982 Notary Publ ' , State of Fl6rid' q,1 Large My Commissi n Expires: =NDED i14RU GENrO. INS UNaERWAi 9 X276 APR 7 1982 C. Pistol Permit The Board next considered the following memorandum dated March 18, 1982: TO: The Honorable Members of ®ATE: March 18, 1982 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners SUBJECT: Gun Permit Renewal FROM: D -J-� REFERENCES: David L. Greene Assistant County Administrator In a memorandum dated_Ma.rch 18, 1982, Freda Wright, Clerk of the Circuit Court, forwarded the following application for pistol permit renewals for: Harvey A. Newman All requirements of Ordinance 79-27 have been met and are in order. I recommend the issuance of the pistol permit renewal to the above individual. This application is the last renewal to be submitted before the Moratorium becomes effective. On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commis- sioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved a permit to carry a concealed weapon for Harvey A. Newman. E. Report on File with the Clerk The following report was received and placed on file in the Office of the Clerk: Report of Juveniles in Jail - February, 1982 D. A. G. Holley State Hospital The Board discussed giving the Chairman approval to sign the admission petitions for patients going to A. G. Holley State Hospital, and it was determined that a list of those admissions be placed on the next agenda for the Board's review. 10 Motion was.made by Commissioner Bird, seconded by Commissioner Lyons, that the Chairman be given the approval to sign admission petitions for.patients going to A. G. Holley State Hospital, and those admissions then be placed on the next agenda for review by the Board. Commissioner Fletcher inquired if the Board was giving authority to the Chairman to place -folks in mental hospitals. The response was negative. The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION The Board reviewed the following letter regarding Library Week, PA 9 lte22(Y �Jrtr.Pfv JC2�P/ MIN April 18-24: } 'ye�14pl_ X2460 March 24, 1952 The Honorable Don Scurlock Chairman of the Indian River County Commission 1840 - 25th Street Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 Dear Chairman Scurlock: Library Week will be observed throughout the country from April 18 to April 24. This year's theme "A Word to the Wise - Librar_v" is a simple, strong way to remind people that their library is their number one resource for information, education and recreation. The Indian River County Library Association would be honor- ed if the City of Vero Beach and Indian River County would pro- claim Library Week. This year marks a concerted drive to gain new memberships and new friends. Your proclamation will go a long way to help us. -- S ince,.;;i 3reyrs' er, President Indian River County Library Assn., APR 71982 11 Bm 49 q, Inc. APR 7 1982 ;arc On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commis- sioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved the Proclamation designating April 18-24 as Library Week. PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF APRIL 18 THROUGH THE 24, 1982 AS LIBRARY WEEK IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. WHEREAS, Library Week will be observed throughout the nation during the week of April 18 through April 24, 1982; and WHEREAS, this year's theme, "A Word to the Wise --- LIBRARY," is a simple, strong way to remind citizens that the free public library is their number one resource for information, edu- cation, and recreation; and WHEREAS, the institution known as the Public Library represents the essence of the First Amendment protections of free press, free speech, and the free flow of information and ideas; and WHEREAS, the Indian River County Library Association, with the aid and support of its many friends around the community, is increasingly active in developing and promoting the County's -library system; and WHEREAS, it is altogether fitting and proper to recog- nize the significance of Library Week and to urge support for this worthy institution. NOW, THEREFORE, WE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, assembled in regular session this day of April, 1982, do hereby proclaim the week of April 18 through April 24, 1982 as LIBRARY WEEK IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY in recognition of the vital role of libraries throughout the country, the local association and its supporting parties, and urge all citizens to enjoy and arcic_2& e in its observance. LOARD 0? COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER CO:vNTY, FLORIDA Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Chairman Fred_ Wright, Clexx APPROVE —AS TO FORM _ AND L!;GA SU�FiC_,� ,,Y Zry'-/ •I. Brandenb cg ou'nty ACtorney -L �_' A: Grover Fletcher Vicechairman atr•ick B. Lyons William C. Wodtke, Jr. D.ic:{l Bird ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PARKING The Board discussed the following memorandum dated March 25, 1982; 9 APR 7 1982 1349 � � .` r � APR '7 192 TO: The Honorable Mmbers of the DATE: March 25, 1982 Board of County Coamissioners THRU: David L Greene Assistant County Administrator FROM: James W. Davis Public Works Di7ecor DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS FILE: SUBJECT: County Administration Building Parking REFERENCES: Existing parking organization within the Administration Building vicinity needs clarification and improvement. Recent inquiries from the Board of County Commissioners, the Drivers. License Bureau and the Finance Department concerning restriction and assignment of parking areas have initiated this ixuestigation into the subject problem. A brief survey of existing parking conditions and requests is provided: 1. Employee parking is currently designated for the large east lot. 2. Public parking is designated for the small east lot. 3. Angle parking on 25th Street and 26th Street is undesignated. 4. The Finance Department has requested an assigned space in the small east lot designated for the public. 5. The Tax Collector has installed a self- assigned space in the old _ emergency entrance lot. 6. Handicap parking (4 spaces) are distributed as follows: one (1) space in the old emergency entrance lot, two (2) spaces in the small east lot and` one (1) space neat - the Drivers License Bureau entrance. 7. Loading Zones and No Parking Zones exist along the main entrance drive and in front of the Welfare Office entrance. ALTERNATIVES FOR IMPROVE= A. .Assign parking spaces in the large east lot for all County Vehicles and in the old emergency entrance lot for the Constitutional Officers (i.e. Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections). Initial cost of signing these spaces will be approximately two hundred dollars for 23 signs (eight (8) Constitutional Officers and fifteen (15) County vehicles) provided by the County Sign Shop. Potential problems may be involved or evolve from assignment of parking spaces; including enforcement, County Vehicle Fleet expansion; and resentment by, or spaces for, Department/Division heads and other officals without County Vehicles. B. Do not provide assigned parking spaces. Designate lots as general "public" or "e:rployee" parking. This alternative will involve removing the existing spaces reserved for the Tax Collector and arranging for Finance Department deposit loading at the main entrance or with a security service. C. Angle parking along 25th Street may be assigned either "public "employee", or remain undesignated. D. Angle parking on the north right of- way of 26th Street should be discouraged due to safety hazard of backing out rw ements and the unpaved characteristic of the rigtr of -way. RECO "MRMATION Because of the potential problems with assigned parking for the east employee lot, Alternative B is recozmended. Angle parking along 25th Street is recommended for "public" use west of 18th Arenue. Angle parking on the north right-of-way of 26th Street is recormended for use by the public visiting the Drivers License Bureau and Welfare Office; employees should use the east employee lot. The loading area at the rear entrance should be used only for short- term (i.e. less than 15 minutes) parking by County employees and for delivery vehicles. Motion was made by Commissioner Fletchery seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, for purposes of discussion, to accept Alternate B, as recommended by,Mr. Davis. Commissioner Wodtke stated he would support an amend- ment to Alternate B;.wc should designate one official place for each constitutional officer. Motion was made by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by Commissioner Lyons, to amend the original Motion and have it include one parking space for each of the four constitutional officers: Property Appraiser; Tax ..Collector; Clerkof the Court; and the Supervisor of Elections. Commissioner Wodtke commented that the Clerk of the Court could designate.her parking space to the Finance Director for banking use. Assistant Administrator Greene stated that staff was reluctant and preferred not to furnish these spaces, as they felt they were here to serve the public and the spaces should be used for the public. The Chairman called for the question on the Motion amending the original Motion. It was voted on and carried with a vote of 3 to 2, with Commissioner Fletcher and Chairman Scurlock voting in opposition. The Chairman called for the question on the original Motion. It was voted on and carried unanimously. APR 7 198 15 WN APR 7 1982 REQUEST BY CLYDE HOWARD TO DEED RIGHT-OF-WAY TO COUNTY Engineer Davis reviewed the memorandum dated March 24, 1982 as follows: TO: The Honorable Members of the DATE: March 24, 1982 FILE: Board of County Commissioners THRU: David L. Greene, SUBJECT: Request by Clyde Howard to Deed a 60' Assistant County Administrator Wide Canal Right -of -Way and a 40' Wide Road Right-of-ZUay to the County , 1) Chris Paull letter, March i0, 19 FROM: James IV. Davis,P.E. ,�+ REFERENCES. 2) Gene Morris' letter March 9, 19 Public Works Director 3) Robert Lloyd letter Feb, 19, 198 4) G. Hamilton, D. Gentile Memo Oct 1q, 1981 This is in response to a request from Clyde D. Howard. It is recommended that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the County Commis- sion. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Clyde Howard, Owner of land south of 12th Street west of 16th Avenue (south of the Vero Beach Elementary School) is requesting permission to deed to the Drainage District a 60' wide canal right of way and to the County a 40' wide road right of way by 500' length, south of the existing 16th Avenue right-of-way in Tract 10, Section'll, Township 33 South, Range 39 East. In return for deeding this land to the Drainage District and County, Mr. Howard requests he be paid $3000. as a cash purchase for the property. Mr. Howard - stated the purchase price would defray the expenses of back taxes he.has paid on the property as well as expenses for transfering title, and Federal taxes on the sale. Dir: Howard would like.a receipt for this transaction. ALTERNATIVES AND kNTALYSIS The Indian River Farms Drainage District has maintained the canal and has a record that this canal was a part of the 1920 modification to the Plan of Reclamation. If this is the case, Dir. Howard possibly should not have had to ,pay taxes on this land. Michael O'Haire, Attorney for the Indian River Farms Drainage District has stated via telephone conversation March 3, 1982 with the Public Works Department, that he has no objection to Mr. Howard deeding to the Drainage District the land with the 60' canal right-of-way and that the Drainage District would issue Mr. Howard a receipt for said land. The 40' wide x 500' long strip of land west of the canal is currently being used as a road and has been maintained by the County, at least the past 25 years. Mr. Howard has paid ad valorem taxes on this roadproperty since 1952. The road right of way would be a continuance of the present 16th Avenue road right-of-way and could be of future interest to the County and future use in conjimction with maintenance of the canal. Continuing South and joining Mr. Howard's property is a 64.58' wide part of Lot 19 Block 2 owned by Indian River County and is currently being used as a road connecting with 10th Place, which is a private road. To extend 16th Avenue south to 8th Street (Glendale Road.), land --lemnation would be necessary. This extension would be difficult. Clyde Howard has paid the following taxes, broken down as follows: $ 64.50 Drainage District tax on canal right of way $ 761.67 Ad Valorem tax on canal right of way 5 507.78 Ad Valorem tax on road right of way $1,333.95 Total tax paid 1952 thru 1981 The County attorney's office has rendered the opinion that there may be a problom giving a "tax credit" to Mr. Howard, and if cash consideration is decided, it should be done as a cash purchase, not as a tax credit. Further, this matter should have been considered through the property appraisal adjustment appeals process in 1952. If cash consideration is approved, Mr. Howard may not be able to take a charitable contribution deduction on his taxes. RECMMENDATION AND FINDING Since the County has maintained the 401. wide road right-of-way (16th Avenue) for the past 25 years and the road right-of-way may be of future use to the County for utility accomodation, canal maintenance, and access to property, it is recom- mended that: 1) The County purchase the 40' wide road right-of-way from Mr. Howard for a cash consideration of $1200. This amopnt is 400 of the $3000. Mr. Howard is requesting for the 100' by 500" road and canal corridor.- Funding via transfer of $1200. from fund 111-214-541-99.91 Road and Bridge Fund Board of County Commissioners Contingency to Account # 111-214-541-36.70. 2) Furnish Mr. Howard with receipt documents which accurately reflect the terms of the transaction. 3) The above be contingent upon conveyance of clear title for the road and canal property -by separate warranty deeds in fee simple. Mr. Howard should incur the cost of title opinion. It is further recommended that Mr. Howard and the Indian River Farms Water Management District consider the deeding of the 60' canal right of way to the Drainage District. Since Indian River County has no jusisdiction in this area, no action by the Board of County Commissioners is recommended for deeding the canal right-of-way. Clyde Howard approached the Board and gave a brief history of the property in question. Mr. Howard stressed that he was interested in just getting back his tax money. Lengthy discussion followed, and it was determined that Mr. Howard was entitled to some kind of monetary reimbursement. Commissioner Wodtke felt that Mr. Howard might want to discuss this matter -first with the Drainage District. Commissioner.Lyons expressed concern and hoped Mr. Howard would investigate thebest way for the disposal of his property. He suggested Mr. Howard talk to his accountant and Attorney, and to determine what was the fair market value of his property. A P R '7198 17 APR 7 1982 Motion was made by Commissioner Bird, seconded by Com- missioner Wodtke, that this item be deferred in order to give Mr. Howard an opportunity to seek legal and accounting advice. Commissioner Bird included in his Motion that the County Attorney be authorized to meet with Mr. Howard's attorney and the Drainage District attorney to discuss his options and to come back to the Board with a report. Commissioner Wodtke seconded the addition to the Motion. The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and carried unanimously. STATUS REPORT ON SIXTEENTH STREET Engineer Davis commented that there was nothing to report on the Sixteenth Street project at the present time: THIRTY-SIXTH STREET LIGHTING The Board discussed the memorandum dated March 30, 1982, as follows: TO: The Iionorable Members of the DATE: _March 30, 1982 F1 LE: Board of County Commissioners �hRequest from Dr. Edward Attarian, M.D. THROUGH: David Greene, Acting- SUBJECT: for Installation of Street Lighting • Cony Administrator .along 36th Street from U.S. #1 to the Indian River Memorial Hospital FROM: James W. Davis,T REFERENCES: Letter 1) Dr. E. Attarian, M.D. to Public Works Director Wn. C: Wodtke dated April 2, 1981, Requesting Street Lighting of 36th 2) Frank H, Call, Mgr., Electrical Engineering, City of Vero Beach to Jim Davis, County Engineer, dated July 7, 1981 Regarding Street Light- ing of Barber Avenue. 3) Frank P. Pendleton, Electrical Engineer, City of Vero Beach, to Jim Davis, County Engineer, dated July 21,1981 Description and Conditions: The Engineering Division has contacted the City of Vero Beach Electrical Engineering Department and requested consideration of providing adequate street lighting of 36th Street and Barber Avenue (37th St.) from U.S. #1 to the new hospital site. The City of Vero Beach is the only frachised electrical supplier to this area. A cost estimate and design has been prepared for both 36th Street and 37th Street, (Barber Ave.). The design of the 37th Street project includes the installation of 29 - 22,000 lumen high pressure sodium lamps on 35' wood poles spaced every 200' + at an estimated annual cost of $5,547.12. This design is based upon an intermediate collector roadway classification. The design prepared for the 36th Street roadway lighting is based on a residential collector roadway classification and three alternatives are presented. The recommended plan and Option #1 call for 11-16,000 lumen high presure sodiun lamps spaced every 190' + apart using concrete poles (recommended) or wood poles, (Option #1) for a yearly cost of $1,709.40 and $1,603.80 respectively. Option T2 proposes installing 8-22,000 lumen lights on the existingg poles on the south side of 36th Street at an annual cost of $1,401.24. This last option is not recommended due to a resulting insufficient level of illumination provided. Alternatives and Analysis: The alternatives are: 1) Install lighting along Barber Ave. fran U.S. #1 to the new Hospital. Annual Cost: $5,547.12 2) Install lighting along 36th Street from U.S. #1 to the new Hospital. Annual Cost: Reccamended Plan •$1,709.40 (concrete poles) Option #1 1,603.80 (wood.poles) Option #2 1,401.24 The iract upon providing lighting along these corridors includes improving the visibility and safety for pa tients,.emergency vehicles, and physicians which use this facility on a 24 hour basis. Lighting both corridors allows night safety to two emergency roan access corridors. Alternatives_ may include lighting only one or neither corridor. If one corridor were illuminated, 37th Street (Barber Ave.) would serve the west and proposed future east approach, but at three times the cost of illuminating 36th Street. Alternative methods of financing include: 1) Set up a special street lighting district as established for the Gifford Area. It may be possible to simply include this area within the Gifford District. Certain - Agricultural land fronts on the roads, and it would have to be determined it this land should contribute. 2) Approach the Hospital Board to consider paying for this service. 3) Provide payment from the County's 14unicipal Service Fund for the 36th Street lighting and frau the Transportation Trust Fund for the 37th Street lighting (Barber Ave.). Recommendations and Funding: Based upon past policy as implemented in the Gifford area, it is recommended that a special street lighting district be considered and both 37th Street and 36th Street be illuminated at an annual cost of $7,256.52. Recommend that staff be authorized to research the delineation of the district limits, determine the taxable land value in the area, and calculate the anticipated mill -age involved. Final figures shall be brought back to the Board once complete. Considerable discussion followed, and it was determined that this matter should be first reviewed by the Transportation Planning Committee. It was suggested that the Committee might want to get the Hospital Board and the City of Vero Beach involved in this request. APR 7 1982 aoo 4 _ 19 APR 7 1982 so 49 X287 Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, that the Board defer this item to the Transportation Planning Committee for their evaluation and recommendation. The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and carried unanimously. REPAVING PROGRAM - 1981-82 FISCAL YEAR Mr. Davis reviewed the following memorandum dated March 30, 1982 with attachments: DATE: March 30 F1 LE: T0: The Honorable Members of the 1982 Board of County Commissioners Thru: David Greene Acting County Administrator SU BJ ECT: 1982 Road Resurfacing Program Memo: James W. DavisC�k 1) Albert VanAuken to Jim FROM. Public Works Director REFERENCES: Davis, dated 3/9/82 2) Albert and Albert Vamkuken, Superintendent at/ dated to Jim Road and Rridap Divicine Davis, d 3 3/2/82 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Attached is the proposed resurfacing list for F.Y. 1982. From a survey of the County's existing paved road network, the critical roads requiring re- surfacing are included. In an effort to bring King's Highway to an acceptable twenty-four foot'(241) wide, two-lane major thoroughfare, the widening and re- surfacing from South Gifford Road to the North Relief Canal and between State Road 60 and 12th Street is included. This project was initiated in the late, 1970's and is ongoing. In the past, the widening was done using a four inch (41') thick asphalt addition, two feet (21) on each side of existing pavement. It has been found that the County can do this work with limerock at a lesser cost, thus saving $3,817 per one-half (Z) mile. Our savings for 1982 will. amount to approximately $10,700. ALTERKALTIVES AND ANALYSIS As the resurfacing program is to protect the County's investment in it's existing road network, approval is the only alternative recommended. RECO,NIME\'DATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends approving the attached 1982 Road Resurfacing Program. Funding to come from Account #004-214-541-35.39, unencumbered balance as of March 30, 1982 is $456,957.94. .kv *Q':1 N fN • INDIAN RIVER COUNTY DEPAJ:r.VMJDJT Or PUBLIC WORKS ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT PROPOSED RESURFACING LIST - 1982 NO. DESCRIPTION 14ILE GE 1'iIDTH TONAGE CO -ST 1. 58th Avenue from 60 to 12th Street 1.0 241 528 S20,100 2. 58th Avenue from South Gifford Road to N. Relief Canal 1.8 211 845 36 200 3. N. Minter Beach Road from Icings Highway to Lateral A 1.0 201 444 16,720 4. 45th Street from 58th Avenue to Lateral A 1 1.0 201 440 16,720 5. 14th Avenue between 6th S•treet'& 7th Street .1 20141E 1t7;30 6. 15th Avenue between 8th Street & 6th Street .2 201 88 31404 7. 8th Street between 90th Avenue & Ranch Road 1.2 241 6 33 t 2 . lco , 8. 12th Street S.E. in River Shores .7 201 308 11,700 9. 12th Place S.E. in River Shores .8 201 352 13,400 10. 4th Avenue S.E. in River Shores .1 201 44• 1,700 11. 6th Avenue S.E. in Vero,Shores .3 201• 134 5,'100 12. 19th Street S.E. in Vero Shores .2 201 88 31440 13. 5th Court S.E. in Vero Shores .4 201 176 6,'f00 14. 9th Place nest of 43rd Avenue in Glendale Lakes .3 201 132 5,100 15. 1st Place S.W. east of 20th Avenue in Eastview Gardens .2 201 88 3,400 16. lot Court S.W. youth of 1st Place S.W. in Eastview Gardens .1 201 44 1,700 17. 'i'nnner Court south of lut Place in Eastview Gardens .l 201 44 1,700 TOTAL x172,8110 .kv *Q':1 N fN NO. DESCRIPTION I•IMVIGiZ; Wily H C T 18. Reef Road from Windward to Periwinkle Drive in Moorings .5 20' 220 ;i8,hch� 19. Treasure Lane from Galleon Drive to Beacon Lane in N;oorinE;s .2 201 88 i�t�0p Total miles 10.2 TOTAL COSTS OF ITEMS 1 THROUGH 17 X172 8110 LIIAkROCK FOR WIDMUNG OF KINGS HIGIWAY 10 , 0^O TOTAL 1182,840 NOTE: All asphalt will be 3/411 surface - a 1 TO: FROM: Jim Davis D?d Director Albert VanAuken, Supt. Road & Bridge Dept. DATE: 3/2/82 FILE: R&B SUBJECT: Widening of. Kings, �Hig��+ r• v,:; N REFERENCES:. Following are the charges to widen Y2 mile of Kings Highway by 4 feet from South Gifford Road to North Gifford Road: 1•:1TF2TA1-Z Limerock 350 yds. $$5.25 yd. $1837.50 $1837.50 LNBOR Caraway 16 hrs. $58.81 hr. $140.96 L. Patterson 10 hrs. 7.91 hr. 79.10 Bristol 10 hrs. 5.45 hr. 54.50 ' Watson 10 hrs. 6.56 hr. 65.60 _ Bolen 10.hrs. -4.64 hr. 46.40 D. Jones 10 hrs. 4.67 hr. 46.70 Lindrose 10 hrs. 6.22 hr. 62.20 Farrell 10 hrs. 6.77 hr. 67.70 Shaw 10 hrs. 6.26 hr. 62.60 $625.76 ��'rJt1IP,='T Grader 26 hrs. $;36..00 hr. $51296.00 Roller 10 hrs. 27.90 hr. 279.00 8-6 yd. Dump Trucks - 10 hrs. 16.20 hr. 1036.80 $2611.80 GRAND TOTAL $$5075.06 Co;•SPA?RISC;V DT_C: RSOV Asphalt 234 Tons $38.00 Ton $8892.00 $8892.00 CCUI'TY Limerock ,-4-50. yds. 5.25 yd. $1837.50 $1837.50 SAVr'GS $$3817.00 Albert VanAuken Supt. Road & Bride Dept. Commissioner Bird noted that there was extensive erosion on the east side of Kings Highway. Mr. Davis commented that he would discuss this matter with John Amos of the Drainage District. He added that they were trying to make the rights-of-way wider to avoid this type of problem in the future. APR 71982 23 Booz 49 %( 290 APR 7 1982 VGA M w2m Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Bird, that the Board accept the recommendation of the Public Works Director and approve the Road Resurfacing Program. A brief discussion ensued. The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and carried unanimously. TREASURE COAST UTILITIES, INC. Attorney Brandenburg reviewed the Sales Agreement between Treasure Coast Utilities, Inc., D. Travis Salter, and the County. He explained that Louis Aiello had a claim against Mr. Salter, which he felt was approximately $35,000, and the Attorney had placed a provision in the sales agreement for $25,000. He added that, -in the event the $25,000 was not - sufficient, the receiver would go after the receipts from Treasure Coast Utilities, Inca If Mr. Aiello was unsuccessful, the Attorney noted there might be a remote possibility that he would next look to the County, but he felt the chances of there being any assets awarded by the County to the receiver were slim. Commissioner -Bird inquired if there was an accurate list of the equipment, and was the question of legal title to the land resolved. Attorney Brandenburg stated he could not tell if the list of assets were accurate, but there was a provision that the County would receive a quit claim deed. He felt sure they covered all the major assets. Commissioner Wodtke inquired if a thorough search had 0 been made of any existing liens that could have been placed on the property. The Attorney explained that the seller has provided title insurance and any liens that were of record would show up on the title insurance. He added that Mr. Salter refused to let the County retain $35,000 in escrow for Mr. Aiello's claim. The Attorney was hopeful that they would settle this claim prior to closing. Commissioner Bird inquired what Mr. Aiello would do if his claim was not paid. Attorney Brandenburg reiterated that he would go to Mr. Salter and if unsuccessful, there was the remote possibility he would attempt to go after the assets received by the County. A brief discussion ensued regarding the claim and the sale agreement. Commissioner Lyons commended the negotiators who worked with Mr. Salter; he heartily recommended that the Chairman be authorized to sign the agreement. He agreed that there was some possibility of additional liability, but it was a calculated risk. Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Bird, that the Board approve the sale: -.,agreement; authorize the Chairman to sign the sale agreement; and authorize the County'Attorney's office to take any necessary action to culminate the closing and acquisition. Commissioner Fletcher asked about the status of the lawsuit regarding Treasure Coast Utilities, Inc. Attorney Brandenburg stated it was dismissed by the Federal Court when Treasure Coast Utilities, Inc. did not respond to a 50 page motion. There was a possibility that the Court could reinstate that claim, as the parties involved were in negotiations at the same time. He pointed out that an item was in the sale agreement wherein Mr. Salter would release and file a withdrawal of his claim to the County. 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. APR 7 1982 25 APR 7 1992 e The Sale Agreement dated April 7, 1982 between Treasure Coast Utilities, Inc., D. Travis Salter, and Indian River County, Florida is on file in the Office of the Clerk. DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - DISCUSSION Commissioner Wodtke reported -on the various meetings with the School Board, where utilization of the property was discussed, as well as having a reverter clause or a quit claim deed. He advised that the School Board felt it would be better to make the building available to the County; then the County could determine the utilization of the buildings, which are located on approximately eight acres. Commissioner Wodtke continued that, in case of an emergency, the School Board might have to -utilize some of the classrooms until the new school was built in the north part 'of the County. He suggested that possibly the Florida Community Health Agency could use the wooden structure on the premises for their offices. Ms. McCoy, of the Florida Community Health Agency, came before the Board and gave a brief summary of their background of providing health care' services in seven counties. She proposed that they discontinue using their mobile unit, and,try to establish a permanent site at Douglas'Elementary School. Ms. McCoy stated that this would enable them to extend into the evening hours to better serve the people. She added that they have a grant to operate, plus they have a separate grant for any renovation; all they need is the facility. Commissioner Fletcher inquired as to the source of their funds. Ms. McCoy responded that they received federal funds: a 12 month grant from the Department of Community Health, and the second was a Migrant Health Grant. She advised that they had been in operation since 1976 and did not anticipate any grant cuts. Discussion followed about having proper security if they plan to be open during the evening hours. Commissioner Wodtke wondered if there was any possibility of moving the old structure elsewhere on the premises. Commissioner Fletcher felt the old structure could be moved, but not too far. Commissioner Bird commented that if the County was given the property by the School Board, what would it cost to maintain it; and would the Health Agency pay something for the facilities or renovations? Commissioner Wodtke responded .that the Health Agency felt it did not have enough money to pay rent, but they would be able to make improvements to the building to make it usable for medical offices. Ms. McCoy agreed and also noted that they would be responsible for malpractice insurance, liability insurance, and the utilities. Lengthy -discussion ensued regarding the water and sewer situation at the site. Commissioner Wodtke talked about the possibility of utilizing the property with a combination of things; as the County has had other proposals from other organizations that should be considered. Commissioner Fletcher then read a letter from Irwin Cartwright, as follows: APR 7 1982 27 99% . 49- PaE 294 APR 7 1982 CcNrrt• FL. 57-c NDK 4 P,29 . CHURCH GRoup Nor Civet QC{T,gSICED rO usEo C l/ -.4R TER CIVIC C7eO4p TOL.D CHClRVI QP041'b NOr TD USED 0 C V YU 7 - C> vrc q)eo" P 1-1-Ap NoTHrNqTo Ido !l/irW Pe6,°dS41— C'H,4/RM4N Co L�/�/�M� SEc,PET9�P� oFpPof�s'Ac. NO ciL/C.• c#aeCH GRoup 7-�2N .DOw11 .gy Sup_?l�p-c su�Ns CHu�i'cff �aROup 7L(RN �/a�N ,g�/ �}-,DMiN.sT�('flTo'P HuN1t ct-iuRc1t cyRaup W.4/✓1— ENT/eE'E scHa,oL C/v/G (yeaLID WANTS oNLU tdSE OF CAFE 7rE,PJ,g_ !}T �J NWfTs s}ND WEE/< FNDS INc.RAM kE- FL(SE- To CyivE E(i C' LEGE �oR �2 SHE ,SAID �jDouGL�s /N AIEEE-rI41q f �-O G IV/L1- ��' MolieA16r se✓ EEL- ENI EA "74R . we h9vE %l, ?Xe r 4 C lq,S,E e)gR. 8 a7-.�� c ea�ta -57 63 p,4 M o� /�j SE�VIYE YP w NC141 � L.�e 4 THEY )) 0 V E Oq-r IT iA/JLL HURT U9 - WEte/ hi 5- C�u S H d u R� �OU1 L .D/N /d,�D S JVIR 4 r -7-E'4 E• 6 c w ER45- Gt-oSCC '0 83 THE H)5 -j9 t._ T t! PEp7- (hltfso&lc r� 4f LV I��J 6Z Z86L Z ddb APR 7 1982 4580 33rd AVENUE 1 Econ "a UPP M Cowl, UE Indian River County, Inc. VERO BEAM, FLORIDA 82060 January 20, 1969 TELEPHONE: 562-4177 Rev. John Knowles, President Wabasso Progressive Civic League Post Office Box 417 Wabasso, Florida 32970 Dear Rev. Knowles: The Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River'County has received notice from the Office of Economic Opplrtunity in Atlanta that our budget for fiscal year 1969 -has been approved and that we should be receiving our funds shortly. As we have discussed previously, this will enable us to begin to operate a Service Center in your facility in Wabasso. We have noted in our budget for this year the following: -The building -will be donated to the EOC of -Indian River County for,such use without payment or rent. -32,500.00 will be used and allocated for the center and will pay for all expenses that are incurred by this,agency in the operation of it. This is to in- clude, electricity, gas, water, telephones and other utilities as well: -as materials used and related. to its operation. -Services rendered in the facility for the -community will include volunteer representatives of the Florida State Employment Service, the Welfare Department and other counselling and vocational services. -Encouragement of community pride and involvement in Community Action. Please advise as to the date we will be able to bein our oper- ation in your center. We are of course, very appreciative_of your interest and involvement in this program. Thanking you again, Sincerely yours, -C C Ll -z_ ----_� Curtis Hunte Executive Director Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded'by Commissioner Bird, that Commissioner Wodtke be authorized to continue negotiations with the School Board on the basis that the property be deeded to the County; there be no reverter; and there may be a temporary arrangement for use of the building by the School Board. Commissioner Wodtke commented that he would like .to look into the possibility of relocating the building elsewhere on the premises. Lengthy discussion ensued. The Chairman called for the question. and carried unanimously. It was voted. on On Motion made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved that the County join with the Florida Community Health Agency in negotiating with the School Board to find an early solution to utilize the property in. question, including the possibility of relocating the building. On Motion made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously authorized that the Administrator and the Planning Department receive information from whomever is considering using this facility, including the County, to come up with a broad, general plan of use, and a plan for a possible fee structure for the use of this facility. Discussion followed, and it was determined a good idea that the Florida Community Health Agency submit a report to the Board once a year for information purposes. On Motion made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized the Attorney to assist with any possible negotiations concerning the Douglas Elementary School property. APR 7 1982 31 ." APR 7 1992 B90A 49 W29 OLD SCHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - DISCUSSION Commissioner Wodtke related the School Board's interest to lease or sell the old School Board Administration Building. He noted that there was less than 5,000 square feet in the building, and there are two old wooden structures in the back of the building, and a trailer that would be removed. Commissioner Wodtke advised that there was a deficiency regarding the public restroom facilities at the site. Commissioner Scurlock felt the Board should consider entering in a lease agreement with the School Board for this building for use by the Sheriff's Investigation Division. Commissioner Lyons suggested a three year term, with one year options afterwards. Commissioner Fletcher talked about the Organized Crime Bureau located in the new Administration Building, and the possibility of combining the Investigation Division with them. Commissioner Lyons commented that he would be glad to talk to the Sheriff to see if something could be worked out along those lines. On Motion made by Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously authorized Commissioner Wodtke to proceed with negotiations for the old School Board Administration offices and that recommendations be brought back to the Board; and that the Attorney be authorized to assist in preparing the necessary lease documents for a three year lease with one year options being available, as suggested. The Board of County Commissioners thereupon recessed at 11:20 A.M. in order to attend the ground breaking ceremony for Treasure Coast Village and reconvened at 1:30 o'clock P.M. with the same members present. Deputy Clerk Hargreaves took over from Deputy Clerk Caldwell for the remainder of the meeting. DISCUSS LEASE SALE COUNTY PROPERTY (PORTION OF OLD STUMP DUMP) Personnel Director Hardin reviewed the following memo: TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: April 2, 1982 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners THRU: David L. Greene SUBJECT: Bid' for Lease or Purchase Asst. County Administrator of County Land FROM: k). REFERENCES: C. B. Hardin, Jr Ph. D. _ Asst. to Co. Administrator/Personnel Director 1. Descriptions and Conditions: In a letter to the Board of County Commissioners dated August 1, 1978, Mr. Rudy Hubbard, President of WGYL Radio Corp., first expressed interest in a lease arrangement with the County for an 8.26 acre parcel of land formerly used as part of the old County dump. It should be pointed out that this tract was an unused portion of the site. This property is located west of Old Dixie adjacent to the South Relief and Lateral "J" Canals. Access is gained through the use of a 250 ft. wide right-of- way for the South Relief Canal of the Indian River Farms Water Management District. This access road appears on the County Road Maintenance Map -and is maintained by Road and Bridge Dept. It is unknown at this time if the roadway is properly dedicated. Public Notice of Lease of Real Estate was published in the Vero Beach Press Journal September 13, 1978. Pursuant to Statute 125.35, bids were accepted for lease of said property. In response to the Notice of Lease, Mr. Hubbard addressed the Board at the regular meeting held October 4, 1978. Mr. Hubbard explained his intentions and discussion centered around the value of the land and possibility of appraisal of the same. r� 33 WK :� A APR 1982 APR 7 1982 At the close of discussion, Mr. Hubbard was directed to prepare a lease for consideration by the Board. Negotiations con- tinued through May 23, 1979, at which time the file was closed. WGYL has actively pursued FCC and FAA licensing since that time and in a letter dated July 28, 1981, restated their intent to complete the lease of this -property. .Staff felt it necessary to rebid this property as other firms had shown interest in lease/purchase of this parcel. Public Notice was published February 17, 24, March 3, 19821, in the Vero Beach Press. Journal as required by Florida State Statutes. Two bids were received in answer to this advertisement. Bids were opened on March 9, 1982. Both firms submitting bids offered lease or out right purchase. An appraisal of this property was made by Ed Schlitt Agency, Inc. on March 12, 1982, with the market value of the fee simple title to the property set at $13,000.00. The Indian River County Property Appraisers' Office set taxable just value at $16,520.00. 2. Alternatives and Analysis': A) WGYL Radio has proposed to lease said property for a twenty year term with monthly payments of $100.00 for the fir.9.t ten years and $125.00 -monthly for the next ten years. Proposed use of land is for construction and maintenance of a radio broadcast tower and transmitter building. Antenna space may be negotiated on the tower for use by the Sheriff's Department and Ambulance Squad at agreed upon rates. B) WAXE Radio has proposed to lease said property for a ten year term with a ten year option for an annual lease pay- ment of $750.00. Proposed use of site is for WAXE Radio tower and transmitter building. C) WAXE Radio has proposed to.purchase•'said property for the - sum of $20,000;00. Proposed use of site for radio tower and transmitter building. D) WGYL Radio has proposed to purchase said property for the sum of $16,000.00. Proposed use of site for a radio tower and t-fansmitter building. 3. Recommendations and Funding: A) Staff be instructed to issue a license for the right to use the property for tower purposes, thereby reserving unto the County the right to use the balance of the property for other County purposes. Instruct Staff to issue said license to WGYL as highest and/or best bidder. B) Instruct Staff to negotiate a lease based on the terms stated in the proposal submitted by WGYL with the follow- ing exceptions: 1) Antenna space on the tower for use by Sheriff's Department and Ambulance Squad be negotiated at the rate of $1.00 per year. 2) That negotiations should include whether the lessee be allowed to construct other buildings for lease without paying further rent or without the County's consent. Dr. Hardin reported that there presently is a lease in effect with the Sheriff's department and WGYL for $1.00 a year. Rudy Hubbard of WGYL commented that although the staff report says this property was not used as a dump, there are a lot of old refrigerators and other appliances buried there, and he further noted that, according to his understanding, the Appraiser's office has appraised this property at $1,000 an acre, and it would be $8,000 for the eight acres. Considerable discussion ensued as to staff's recommendations that the lease be for the tower only with the County reserving the balance of the property and in regard to negotiating for space on the tower for the Sheriff at $1.00 a year. Mr. Hubbard stated he basically had no objection to the County reserving the balance of the property, but pointed out that the ground wires will run about 200' out in a circle around the tower, which would leave just the perimeter. Re space on the tower for the Sheriff at $1.00 a year, Mr. Hubbard noted that this tower is a different i. arrangement than the existing one located behind the Jail, which they built and donated to the County, and on which they still have about 9 years of lease payment left. He noted they wish to relocate in order to be able to increase the height of the tower, and while they would remove most of their equipment from the present tower, they would not abandon it entirely, but would leave some equipment there and continue to use it. Mr. Hubbard pointed out that WGYL will have about an $178,000 investment in the new tower, and since WGYL will have to pay rent for the property, he would like to have the Sheriff pay about $150.00 a month for space on the tower. 35 APR 7 1982 . APR 71982 Commissioner Wodtke believed we should have space reserved for the ambulance service as well as the Sheriff's Department and felt this must be negotiated or possibly we should consider selling the land. Chairman Scurlock commented that he was not. generally in favor of selling County land and asked if we have deter- mined any future need for this property. Dr. Hardin believed there is a use for any land the County has, although they have not come up with any conclusive ideas at this point. In the event it was decided to sell, he believed the money should be put in an escrow fund for future development. Dr. Hardin stressed that the portion of land the tower itself would be located on was never used as a dump site, and Zoning Director Walker concurred that particular portion of the property is clear of any buried materials. Question arose as to whether the present tower would be available for expanded use when WGYL moves their equipment. Mr. Hubbard noted that the Sheriff is on there now and the Ambulance Squad could go on too. He -believed the County is - using a repeater system for the Sheriff's system now and that they have another.location in Hobart Park, and he did not knoT# that -the increased height offered by the new tower would be that important. Commissioner Lyons concurred that there is a question about the importance of the increased height, and he felt the question to be addressed is what the antenna space is worth to us if we should want it later on. He felt it might solve things if we just had the option of getting space on the tower, and asked Mr. Hubbard if he would settle for $100.00 a month rather than $150.00. Mr. Hubbard conceded he would be agreeable to that. Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons to accept staff's recommendations in their memo of April 2, 1982, except for 36 B-11 re space for the Sheriff's Department, which would be changed to the rate of $100.00 a month. Discussion followed about liability insurance, and Mr. Hubbard stated that they carry such insurance and the County could be included as an additional insured. Attorney Brandenburg believed the license agreement should have a hold harmless clause as well as the County being a co-insured on the policy. Commissioner Lyons agreed to add these provisions re insurance to his Motion to accept staff recommendations except B-1., which would be changed to $100.00 a month. Motion was seconded by Commissioner -Bird. Commissioner Wodtke felt strongly that the 8 acres is , worth more to the taxpayers of this county than $100.00 a month and did not feel it is too much to ask to have availability of space on the antenna for emergency purposes without having to pay for it. He noted that we do have a higher bid for purchase of the land; although, he did not believe we want to sell. He stated that he would go along with the majority, however. Considerable discussion followed _relating to the t. appraised value; the zoning, which is R-1; and the fact that this property has the south relief canal on one side and a transfer station on the other and it is not a particularly desirable location although it could be used for warehouses or some similar type facility. The Chairman called for the question on the Motion to accept staff recommendations with the exception of B-1, antenna space to be negotiated not to exceed $100.00 a month and the provision for a hold harmless clause and co-insurance. It was voted on and defeated 3 to 2, with Commissioners Wodtke, Fletcher and Chairman Scurlock voting in opposition. 37 APR 7 19829 p APR 7 1982 ir..OWr U�= On Motion by Commissioner Bird, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, Chairman Scurlock voting in opposi- tion, the Board by a 4 to 1 vote agreed to accept the WGYL proposal for lease of the County property as recommended by staff with the agreement that antenna space may be negotiated on the tower for use of the Sheriff or Ambulance Squad not to exceed $1.00 a year and with provisions regarding a hold harmless clause and co-insurance. Mr. Hubbard asked if they could just give space for one 0 or the other - the Sheriff or the Ambulance Squad. Commissioner Wodtke believed that the Motion meant just one space for emergency services, not two. Commissioner Bird stated that he would be willing -to amend his Motion to state that one space should be provided at $1.00 a year and a second space, if necessary, negotiated up to $100 a month. Mr. Hubbard stated that WGYL could make arrangements to abandon the existing tower and would agree to terminate the lease prematurely. He noted that they pay no fee for the existing tower, and they do not maintain it; they built it and gave it to the county. In further discussion, it was noted that we have had a very good relationship with WGYL over the years and do not want anyone to feel they are being pushed into a corner. Attorney Brandenburg stated that, if they wished, the Commission could move to reconsider the already adopted Motion. On notion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously agreed to reconsider the Motion previously adopted. Motion was amended by Commissioner Bird, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, to accept the staff recommendation regarding lease of County property by WGYL, except for B-1, with the agreement that one space on the antenna would be 38 reserved for emergency services at $1.00 a year and a second space, if necessary, negotiated not to exceed $100 per month; also, a provision for a hold harmless clause in the agreement and co-insurance would be added. . Commissioner Wodtke felt it is understood this space would only be used for the Sheriff or an emergency type of operation. He hoped we never have to use it and hopefully when we go into a new Jail, this agreement could be abandoned. Discussion followed on having the agreement state that it is subject to revision when the County feels it has permanent facilities and the lessee would have the oppor- tunity to come back before the Commission for consideration of the relinquishing of the reservAtion. Mr. Hubbard appreciated this idea. The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and carried by a unanimous vote. PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL ROSE HAVEN SUBDIVISION The Board reviewed the following memo: a 39 APR 7 1982 MOK .11 .49 P .366 APR '71982 TO: The Honorable Board DATE: March 23, 1982 FILE: IRC-81-S/D-1(. of County Commissioners SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR ROSE HAVEN SUBDIVISION DLetter from Frank DeJ i FROM: David L. Greene REFERENCES: o a _to Assistant County Administrator David Greene, Assistant County Administrator, dated 3-17-82. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: The applicant is requesting Preliminary Plat Approval be granted for a 4.82 acre parcel to be divided into 8 lots. The site is located near the northwest corner of 80th Avenue and 126th Street, north of Sebastian. The propert is zoned R-3, Multi -Family Residential (15 units/acre and designated LD -1 (up to 3 units/acre) in the Comprehensive Pian. ANALYSIS: The wording "duplex lot" appears on each lot in the proposed subdivision. The density would be 4 units/acre if duplexes were developed on each of the 1/2 acre lots.- Multiple family dwellings are special exception uses in the R-3 zoning district. A special exception use requires site plan approval which should not be addressed in the subdivision process. - Ac -cess to the proposed subdivision is via 80th Avenue, a marl road not maintained by the County. The applicant is proposing to construct a 20 foot wide marl road and dedicate an additional 25 feet of Right -of -Way. This would give the County a total of.60 feet of Right -of -Way on 80th Avenue. - RECOMMENDATION: The staff recommends Preliminary Plat Approval be granted only if the following conditions o s are met by the developer. 1. The wording "duplex lot" be removed from each lot. 2. The following road improvement is recommended: RECO�1,!EIVDATIONS - cont. Pa,7ement of 80th Avenue from 126th Street to the southeast corner o- the proposed subdivision. This would create an approximately 400 foot long section of paved road between existing unimproved roads. The road to the west, 126th Street, is a County maintained road. The impact on the County maintenance operation would be minimal. Commissioner Fletcher wished it noted for the record that he is an adjoining property owner and did not know if that would constitute a conflict of interest. Attorney Brandenburg did not feel that it would. He noted that Commissioner Fletcher is legally required to vote and if he wished to abstain, he would have to file a conflict of interest. If a conflict of interest were filed, he could take no part in the discussion or action. Commissioner Fletcher stated that he intended to take part in the discussion and would not abstain from voting. Attorney Rene Van de Voorde came before the Board representing the applicant, Frank DeJoia. He informed the Board that Mr. DeJoia has agreed to reduce density down to 14 by making lots.1 -3 and 6 - 8 duplex lots and the remaining two lots single family. $e continued that the proposed subdivision fronts on Estes Street (80th Ave.) which is a non -existing street at this point with no.paved roads nearby, the closest being Roseland Road and 126th St, and Mr. DeJoia has requested permission to put in a marl road on Estes St. from 126th to the NE boundary line of the property; the internal street would be paved to county standards. area. Discussion followed in regard 'to paved roads in the Engineer Jim Davis reported that it is not staff's recommendation to allow a marl street on Estes Street, which, similar to many roads in the Roseland area, was dedicated back in the early 1900's, but never accepted for maintenance by the County. Mr. Davis felt it will create an adverse impact on the Road & Bridge Department if the County accepts another unpaved street. Staff's preference would be to recommend paving Estes from 126th Street to 128th which would create a paved loop between two roads presently maintained by the county but since this would be 41 49 APR 7 1992 WK quite costly, they recommended paving 80th Avenue (Estes) from the north property line of the development to 126th St. Commissioner Wodtke pointed out that would require the developer to pave in front of property that he does not own and further noted that we have allowed others to bring roads up to marl standards in the past and have accepted them for maintenance. Engineer Davis felt that would not be such a bad situation where you are connecting two roads which the County maintains, but this would make a very bad situation for the grader, which would grade just so far and then have to stop and back out. Considerable,discussion ensued about the roads in this area as to which were graded and maintained, which were dedicated and accepted, etc., and Engineer Davis felt the dedications are very questionable; they were very crude and archaic at the time they were platted and the County did not accept them for maintenance. The same situation exists in Vero Lake Estates. Mr. Davis noted that the tract adjacent to this subdivision is undeveloped and the intent is that - when the owner of that tract wishes to develop, we would request he pave the portion fronting his lots and in that way we could end up with a connected paved road along Estes St. He feared if we start accepting marl roads in this area it will create a burden to the maintenance operation. Question next arose regarding the density of the subject property which is currently zoned R-3 (15 units per acre) but designed LD -1 (3 units per acre) under the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Attorney Brandenburg informed the Board that staff is recommending elimination of the wording indicating that these are duplex lots because this is not a transition petition, and, therefore, at the time of site plan review, they would have to recommend denial of duplex sites as being contrary to the CLUP. He commented 42 that the applicant possibly could change his plan to all single family with smaller lots and come up with more lots rather than trying to work with duplexes. Discussion ensued as to using the overall acreage, which Attorney Van de Voorde felt was 5.03, in determining the density, and it was noted that Planning considers the overall acreage to be 4.82 because they subtract the right-of-way for Estes Road. Discussion continued in regard to the possibility of reducing the size of some of the lots and as to the fact that Mr. DeJoia has reduced his subdivision to 14 units by a making the two rear lots single family. Senior Planner Challacombe pointed out that the developer cannot reduce the , size of his 1/2 acre lots unless he has a public water supply of some type. Commissioner Lyons did not feel the Board should try to redesign the plat, but should either approve or disapprove the request. Frank DeJoia came before' the Board to give some background on the history of his application which he has been working on for 18 months, noting that before he bought this property he checked on both the zoning and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan; the zoning still is R-3, and according to the old Plan, it was medium density. When he became aware they were proposing to put his property in LD -1 under the new Land Use Plan, he was well along in his subdivision application. Mr. DeJoia reported that„ he contacted Senior Planner Challacombe in this regard since his property is bordered with mobile homes on two sides, and if duplexes would not be allowed, he doubted he would continue with his application. He was advised there was no moratorium and to proceed. Mr.DeJoia explained in detail the procedures he went through and pointed out there was no mention of a problem with duplexes by the Technical Review APR 7 1982 43 APR 7 198 Committee. As to being beyond the transition period, he blamed this on the erroneous information he received in a letter from the Planning & Zoning Department which stated that he was included in low density under the old Plan, which was incorrect, and which further incorrectly stated that the old Land Use Plan called for 3 units an acre for this property. After receipt of this letter, he got -his attorney involved, which caused the delay. Mr. DeJoia felt strongly that consideration should be given to the fact that when he first submitted his applica- tion, the old CLUP was in effect. He emphasized that he has tried to comply with everything required of him, but unless he could be sure he can have at least 6 duplexes and 3 single family homes, it would not be economically feasible for him to develop in a mobile home area such as this. Senior Planner Challacombe informed the Board that he did speak to Mr. DeJoia a year ago, stating that there was no moratorium and told him to build before the Plan was in effect or change his plan, which was the standard answer. - Mr. Challacombe stated that the old Plan shows low density' for this property, not medium density, and it was 0-4 units per acre. Mr; DeJoia noted that even conceding that point, it would allow up to 4 units per acre, which he falls under. Discussion continued in regard to a possible extension of the transition period, and the point was brought up that at the time of.site plan review, the county will look at the single lots involved rather than the entire subdivision. Commissioner Lyons agreed that since the lots undoubtedly will be sold individually, the main concern is what you can put on each lot, not the overall amount, and he, therefore, felt all the argument about 14 and 16 units really doesn't have any bearing on the problem. 44 The Board continued to discuss the transition period; how it would apply to site plan approval on any of the lots in question; and whether they would have to obtain site plan approval within that time in order to be valid. It was Attorney Brandenburg's interpretation that they would, and that in the case of duplexes, they would be asking for approval of a site plan contrary to the CLUP. Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher to reject the request for an extension of the 60 day transition period. Commissioner Bird noted, for the record to be accurate, that he did believe after looking at the map that. Mr. DeJoia's property was in the medium density area. Mr. Challacombe informed the Board that this map is questionable in concerns of scale. Estes Street is not shown, and if you take a line drawn from the municipal airport, the DeJoia property would be in low density; however if Elaine St. is scaled properly, it would be in medium. On the new map 80th Avenue is the line between LD -1 and MD -1. In further discussion on the transition period, Commissioner Bird noted that the 60 day extension then actually would not do Mr. DeJoia any good because he would have to sell all the lots within this period and they would have to come in and get final approval; this would not create a problem for single family which does not require site plan approval, but it would for structures such as a duplex. Chairman Scurlock called for the question on the Motion to deny the 60 day extension. It was voted on and carried 3 to 2 with Commissioners Bird and Wodtke voting in opposi- tion. Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, to approve the staff recommendation 45 APR 7 1982+ �� � 1 APR 7 1982 49 31 for approval of the preliminary plat of Rose Haven Subdivision with the wording "duplex lot" being removed and requiring paving of 80th Avenue from 126th St. to the southeast corner of the proposed subdivision. Commissioner Wodtke could not agree with making the developer pave 150' of property he doesn't own. The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and failed 2 to 3, with Commissioners Bird, Wodtke, and Chairman Scurlock voting in opposition. Chairman Scurlock did believe there is a problem with requiring a developer to pave in front of property owned by others and possibly this should be done by assessment. Commissioner-,Wodtke discussed the County policy regarding paving of -1/2 -streets. Assistant Administrator Greene felt that we want to get as much as we can for the county, and in this case sooner or later, he felt the residents will request paving which will put an additional burden on the county. He believed the staff has been consistent in making the request for paving. - Discussion continued at length -about roads, paving, maintenance,.rights-of-way, etc., and Engineer Dana Howard informed the Board that in 1976 his firm worked on the Gervais'subdivision in this area, and the Commission at that time asked that Mr. Gervais improve 128th St. and 80th Avenue along his stretch of property, do the clearing, bring it up to grade, bring in the marl, etc., and then the County would maintain it. Commissioner Fletcher stated that the County does not maintain that road and refuses to do so, and discussion continued as to what was or was not accepted for maintenance. Commissioner Wodtke inquired if the applicant would want tentative approval with the duplex wording removed. 46 Mr. DeJoia, after some thought, felt he might consider going ahead if he could put in just a marl road and not be saddled with all that paving. He pointed out that if he were forced to put in an asphalt road, it would be a ribbon of road in marl country. Commissioner Wodtke stated that he was not going to design Mr. DeJoia's subdivision for him, but if he wished to have duplexes, he would have to redraw and possibly lose one of the 8 lots to get the necessary acreage to comply with the density requirements. Chairman Scurlock commented that it would be better to withdraw and reapply at a later date. Mr. DeJoia stated that he would like to go ahead with approval of the 8 lots if he could have approval of the marl road. Commissioner Bird asked if he would agree to build the marl road in front of his property and down to Haven View, and Mr. DeJoia stated that he would. It was emphasized that the internal` road would be asphalt. Motion was made by Commissioner Bird, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, to grant preliminary plat approval to 1. Rose Haven Subdivision with the following changes: the wording "duplex lots" be removed from each lot and the developer to be required to build 80th Avenue from the SE corner of the proposed subdivision to its intersection with Haven View, 126th Avenue, according to County marl road standards. Commissioner Lyons felt this is inconsistent with our policy of requiring paving of a half street or money being set aside for that purpose. Commissioner Bird believed the only other alternative would be to require him to escrow funds to build the 1/2 road in front of his subdivision only, and Commissioner Lyons stated he would vote for that. N 47 ROOK 49 PW 4 APR 7 1992 Discussion continued on the problem with half roads and what was done in the past in subdivisions in this area. Petition paving was brought up. The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and defeated 2 to 3, with Commissioners Fletcher, Lyons and Chairman Scurlock voting in opposition. In further discussion, Commissioner Lyons suggested the possibility of approaching the paving of the road on an assessment basis, and Chairman Scurlock stated if the Commission would indicate they were going to adopt a consistent policy and approach for this general area, he could vote in favor of a Motion. Commissioner,Bird noted that if we do go ahead in this manner at least we=could be getting a decent marl road to use as a future base. Commissioner Bird repeated his earlier Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, to grant preliminary plat approval to Rose Haven Subdivision with the following changes: the wording "duplex lot" to be removed from each lot, and the developer to be required to build 80th Avenue (Estes St.) from the SE. corner of the proposed subdivision to its intersection with 126th Ave. (Haven View) according to County marl standards. The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and carried 4 to 1 with Commissioner Fletcher voting in opposition. PUBLIC HEARING - PEBBLE BAY SEWAGE SYSTEM ASSESSMENT ROLL The hour of 3:00 o'clock P.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to -wit: ON. VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily - t: Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida `1 COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath , says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a daily newspaper published ,j at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being in the matte f E'%I;f 91T A Assrts.eva AOP,rES y - �I-1:.�: Y ,- •.-,•o i ,• A2['ns wrrn,,., 0.11 In theCourt, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues • x„'•�- ear •• •yy i (,•'-;- �•J�. --"�� 1l G.L. 10 G.L.I Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at �` 1= Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore •:` _ ! 2i �•� 1 been continuously published in said Indian River County, ach °— "^> \ \' �J Y Florida,a, daily and has been \ enteretl as second class mail matter atthe post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River Coun- �• '•1 � " �� _ ty, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of - �` 7� r, I`�..• •;1>; -'� `, ti'•� r ' advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm"•'� or corporation any discount• rebate. commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. _ // �• F Sworn to and subscribed ore me before CLJ r ��,•! `� thi day A.D. 19 �_ . ,� \• *C:\Dg RUNs siness ManagerB7.a Or n Cler of the J '"° w• ,.• rs�, \ ..�-:'..�. ( e Circuit Cou Indian River County, Florida) � D° _• Q r_ (SEAL) 3 PEDDLE BAT �BT.2'.'._� .0129 PFEt3cS ��• •e.C..,. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PEBBLE BAY SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS— ..i Please be advised that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County will hold a public hearing, April 7,1982 at 2:00 p.m. In the County Commission Chambers, County Administration Building, 180025th Street, Vero Beach, Florida on the adoption of a final assessment rail to fund improvements to the -collection and pumping system and to eliminate the package sewage treatment plant known as "The Pebble Bay Sewage Treatment System." The areas specially benefiting from these improvements are outlined on the at- tached map- The Board will hear all interested persons regarding the proposed assessments contained in fhe preliminary assessment roll ad file in the office of the -County Ad- ministrator, and open to public inspection between the hours of 8:20 A.M: amt Sa00 P.M., Monday through Friday. If any person decide&. to appeal any decision made on the above matters, he -she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such pur- poses, he -she may need to insure that a ver- batim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony in evidence on which the appeal is based. March The Board reviewed the following memo: 49 4 .OIL APR 7 1982 APR 7 1982 TO: The Honorable Board of DATE: Apri 1 1, 1982 FI LE: County Commissioners SUBJECT: Preliminary Pebble Bay Assessment Roll' for Final Approval D FROM: David Greene, REFERENCES: Asst. Administrator Description & Conditions The determination of the final assessment roll for improvements to the Pebble Bay Sewage Treatment System by the Board will complete the requirements of Ordinance No. 81-27. The work to be done involves improvements to the lift station, installation of gravity mains, disconnection of the sewage treatment plant and connection -to Vero Beach sewage system. Plans and-speci-fications were approved, the job was advertised and bids were received, a contract was awarded and the notice to proceed was issued. It is anticipated that the contractor will complete this job within 150 days. At their regular meeting of 12/16/81 the Board determined that costs of $117,334 had to be recovered by assessing the property owners specifically benefitting from the improvements. It was determined that the unit assessment would be $747.35 based upon there being 157 equivalent residential units in the affected area. An equivalent residential unit is one single family residential lot or the number of units that can be put on a multi -family lot. The preliminary assessment roll was prepared reflecting the following units: Pebble Bay Estates 52 - Harbour Island Club Condominiums 41 Vera Cruz Condominiums 57 County Park 14 F.I.T. Project 3 Total 157 The County Utilities Director has received only three complaints about the proposed assessments. They are as follows: 1) Mr. Plym and Mr. Fite bought one lot apiece and one lot jointly or a total of 3 lots. They were each assessed for 1.5 units. They felt they should only be assessed for 1 lot each. To do so would not be fair to the other lot owners some of which bought two lots and were assessed for two units. 2) Mr. O'Haire of the Harbour Island Club, the Utilities Department and the Commission at a Board meeting June 4, 1980, agreed that they would pay a total of $36,000.00 for their property. They now want to reduce that to $30,641.35 (41 units X $747.35). They have been advised by phone of our decision and by a letter mailed 4/1/82. 50 0 Ordinance 81-27 provided for the publishing of a notice in a newspaper that a copy of the preliminary assessment roll is open to public inspection in the office of the County Administrator and that the Commmission will hear all interested parties at the regular meeting of the Commission on a certain date at a particular time. The ordinance also requires notification of property owners by certified mail, of the nature of the proposed improvements, estimated cost thereof, his specific assessment and the place, date and time of the hearing. All of these requirements have been satisfied (see attachments 2 and 3 for copies of the notice and the letter). The rolls of the finance office and the tax collector's office have been reviewed and cleared with them for this assessment process. Alternative & Analvsis Please find attached the preliminary assessment roll for funding improvements to the Pebble Bay sewage treatment system. Ordinance #81-27 provides that the Commission "shall either annul or sustain or modify in whole or in part the pre- liminary assessment indicated on the preliminary assessment roll, either by confirming the preliminary assessment against any or all lots or parcels described therein, or by cancelling, increasing or reducing the same, according to the special benefits which said Commission decides each lot or parcel has received or,will receive by virtue of said improvement". Resolution 82-41 provides for the Commission to establish an interest rate to be applied to all assessments not paid within ninety (90) days after the final determination of the special assessment roll. Recommendation & Funding ' Itis recommended that the preliminary assessment roll, as submitted, be approved as the final assessment roll. It is further recommended that an annual interest rate of 15% be applied to those assessments not paid within 90 days of determination of.the final assessment ro1'1..- Assistant County Administrator David Greene commented that the preliminary roll which was recently approved was converted to the final roll. The Chairman asked if heard. anyone present wished to be Attorney Michael O'Haire came before the Board on behalf of Harbour Island Club condominiums and gave a brief history, noting that in January of 1979, the Board committed to supply sewer service to Harbour Island in return for a payment of $15,000. Sverdrup & Parcel subsequently looked into,the situation and determined that this amount was woefully inadequate. Attorney O'Haire then quoted from the Motion made at the Commission meeting of June 20, 1979, whereby the Board "agreed to rescind action of the Commission meeting on January 24, 1979, ..... and agreed in place of the previous action to accept the sewage from Indian Summer (Harbour Island Club) through a renovated 51,., APR. 719$XV APR '7 1982 49 W319 package plant or by connection to the. City of Vero Beach; Indian Summer to be expected to pay a proportional charge for the cost of making the system operable." Attorney O'Haire commented that although his client was in a position at that time to sue the County to comply with their commitment to the $15,000, they agreed to pay a proportional share; after a long interval, an estimate of $36,000 was presented, and they agreed to pay $900 per unit. Attorney O'Haire continued that within the past several months, cost figures have now come out at approximately $700 per unit. His clients were prepared to pay their proportional share, and they did pay it, but they want the balance over their proportional share returned to them. He noted that Utility N Director Liner in the following letter apparently feels the County should retain this excess: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960 NEIL A. NELSON - County Administrator Telephone: 1305) 567-8000 April 1, 1982 ' Mr. Michael O'Haire 3103 Cardinal Drive Vero Beach, FL 32960 Re: Impact Fees for Harbour Island Club Dear Mr. O'Haire: Secretary to Board Telephone: (305) 567-8000 At -our meeting with you, David Greene, Tommy Thomas and me on 3/25/82,we discussed the impact fee from Harbour Island Club and your request for a rebate. Since then I researched the minutes of the commission meeting at which the impact fee was established. The minutes reflect the intent that the $36,000.00 will cover the total expected by v the county. As a compromise, we settled for the cost of the lift station rather than the combination cost (which would be analagous to our draft memo, dated 3/17/82, Alternative IV). The staff therefore concluded that Alternative II would be appropriate; that is settle for the $900 per unit for $36,000. This is the recommendation going to the Board of County Commissioners for the April 7, 1982 Public Hearing. 0 JG Therefore, the county staff has recommended to the Board that the $747.35 per unit (for 41 units totalling $30,641.35) be paid from the impact fees received from Harbour Island Club. The balance is to be retained in the Impact Fund. If you have any question on this, please call me or Tommy Thomas or Gary Brandenburg Sincerely, George Liner Utilities Director Attorney O'Haire pointed out that the excess in question is not the County's money and fairness dictates that his clients get their money back. No one else from the audience wished to be heard. On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously closed the public , hearing. Question arose as to where we get the extra $6,000 to make up the shortfall, and Assistant Administrator Greene stated that there would not be a shortfall; Harbour Island Club has paid in $36,000, and at this point the County is $6,000 ahead according to Attorney O'Haire's argument. He continued that under the agreement entered into in 1980, Harbour Island Club agreed to pay $900 per unit, which included consideration to an impact fee; so, staff's position is either they pay the $747 plus today's rate of impact fee or we accept the $900 and not give the rebate. Motion was. made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Bird, to refund Harbour Island Club the difference between $36,000 and $30,641.35, or $5,358.65. Commissioner Wodtke noted that the former Commission met with this developer many times in this regard; the figure of $900 per unit was agreed upon; they were allowed to start development much sooner than would have been possible otherwise; and he did not feel they are entitled to any refund_. 53 APR 71982 I NOX 49 PAR 320 APR 71982 R, Chairman Scurlock announced for the record that the company for which he works has done some work for this project, although he himself has not entered into any contracts with this company, and he plans to vote on the Motion. Attorney Brandenburg agreed that making this statement for the record was all that was necessary. Commissioner Lyons commented that his position was that the original $900 figure actually was just an estimated outside figure. The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and carried 4 to 1 with Commissioner Wodtke voting in opposition. _ Attorney Brandenburg informed the Board that a Motion is needed to either annul, sustain or modify the preliminary assessment roll in whole or in part at which time it will become the final assessment roll. On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously accepted and approved the preliminary assessment' roll as the final assessment roll for the Pebble Bay Sewage System as outlined in the Assistant County Administrator's memo of April 1, 1982, acid agreed that all assessments not paid within 90 days after final determination of the special assessment roll shall bear interest at the rate of 150. Said assessment roll is as follows: 'v NAME 00 IV Tisdal.l, W.E. Ferguson, James Limuli , Joseph Walker, Marie } Rose, Merrit Mollicone, Bernard Daniel, William Rogen , Edward Bogen, Sue (Trustee) Iudson, John B. Hudson, John B. & Elizabeth D. Scowd->n , James F. &. Shirley Rusnak, Edward & Jean ' Ted Lino Pi-operties, Inc. x 'Schli tt, rdt*ar W ' Hnnsen, Herbert C,Lrter, Go-orUe F.E. -1- PEBBLE BAY SEWAGE SYSTEM PRELI14INAIIY ASSESSI:II-:I1T BOLT, nnnREss LQ11T�lAT,T-.N!T i1FSTD*E!TL'rr:I, U:1TT Q .x;71,7, �, 4626 Pebble Bay East, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $447. 35 4636 Pebble Bay Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 V0'7.35 4646 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 l $71+7.35 4656 Pebble Bay South, hero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 4666 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 1440 San Marco, Coral Gables, FL 33134 1 $747.35 661 Date Palm Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 4696 Pebble Bay Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32960 11 $747-35 4686 Pebble Bay Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 4726 Pebble Bay Circle, Vero Beach, FL_3296O 1 $747.35 .P.O. Box 1388,, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 P.O. Box 8O64,,Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 712 Hibiscus Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 P.O. Box 191, Poolesville, MD 20837 1 $747.35 4756 Pebble Bay Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32960 14745 Pebble Bay Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $7147.35 4735.Pebble Bay Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 c/o Amoco Internationl Oil Co. (Expatriate Svcs) 1 $747.35 P.O. Box 38530, Houston, TX 77088 1 f 1 I. 11 • i1 ^,i t1. Harris, Ruth E. Sarno, Ernest Jacobs, Eugene Sch<alow, Barbara 'leist, Edward Knight, Richard PEBBLE BAY SLNAGE SYSTEM PRELIMIPIARY ASSEGSi••tENT ROLL EQ11T.': ALENT I.E.*,Im-,NrrrAL ADDRESS UNIT $70-35 c/o John F. Strazzula, 1015 Treasure Lane, 1 Vero. Beach, FL 32960 4705 Pebble Bay Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4695 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 2163 Cherry.Cove.Court, Maryland Heights, Mo 63043 4683 Pebble Bay Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32960 P.O. Box 3208, Beach Station, Vero Beach, FL 4665•Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4655 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 c/o Walter A..Taylor, Old Country Club Rd., Easton, MD 21601 4645 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL -32960 4635 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4606 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4596 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 h576 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 h61.6 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 2 1 1 1.5 1 1 1 1.5 -2- Zeck, Walter P:lym, Eric `Gluge, Harlow Blcck, Max E. Aherle, Roland L. A Fite, Pct�-r Gi PEBBLE BAY SLNAGE SYSTEM PRELIMIPIARY ASSEGSi••tENT ROLL EQ11T.': ALENT I.E.*,Im-,NrrrAL ADDRESS UNIT $70-35 c/o John F. Strazzula, 1015 Treasure Lane, 1 Vero. Beach, FL 32960 4705 Pebble Bay Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4695 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 2163 Cherry.Cove.Court, Maryland Heights, Mo 63043 4683 Pebble Bay Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32960 P.O. Box 3208, Beach Station, Vero Beach, FL 4665•Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4655 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 c/o Walter A..Taylor, Old Country Club Rd., Easton, MD 21601 4645 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL -32960 4635 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4606 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4596 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 h576 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 h61.6 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 2 1 1 1.5 1 1 1 1.5 -2- �T V iC7 A co $71+7.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $1,494.70 $747.35 $747.35 $1,121.03 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $1,121.03 C.0 00 tIAM ; Williams, Andrew Smith, J. Frank i Schwartz, Lois .. Van Busch, Patricia Carnell, Elizabeth f[owell, Peter D. Baldwin, Donald f?nnessy, Pierce R. Bechstein, Henry Watts,"Jean A. Pefirce, Walter 4 Sc}li ndlcr, Kenneth .Pucker, "Milton a PEBBLE BAY SEIIAGE SYSTP-1 PRELTMINARY AS JET',f'IEf'IT ROLL, ADDRESS 4566 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4556 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 P.O. Box 3549, Vero Beach, FL 32960 c/o Pat Baker, 4551 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 3080 North Bay Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140 4571 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960, c/o Alfonso & A. Mildred Ianotti, 50 South Hill Drive, Cranston, RI' 02920 4591 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4601 Pebble Bay Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4611 Pebble BaytSouth, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4617 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4631 Pebble Bray South, Vera Beach, FL 32960 P.O. Box 3681, Beach Station•, Vero Beach, FL 4621 Pebble Bay East, Vero Beach, FL 32960 4616 Pebble Bay East, Vero Beach, FL 32960 ° Ef�tl]:VAhf�.i'1'P I:f;::IUc:1J'i'IP,I, t U TT 2 $7117.3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $71{7.35 $747.35 -3- $7 47 - 3 5 3- I. 1-1 PEBBLE BOY Smwn SYS'PEM PRELIMINARY ASS 1sS J141::11T ROW, P1nh1R ADDRESS 1-:211 f VAL :11T RESTDI;I1'I'TAL '"f1►`(.',5 11,11'1' i:' fvynolds, John W. 4711. Pebble Bay Circle, Vero Beach, FL 32961 1 $7117,35 Voro Fore, Inc. c/o Hiram Manning P.O. Box 157, Vero Beach, FL 32960, P.O. Box _ 2 $1,4911-703752, Vero Beach, FL 32960 Hill, Dudley 44 Orchard Road, Lancaster, PA 17601 '1 $747.35 Steven L. Philipson Properties, Inc. P.O. Box 1853, Vero Beach, FL 32960 ' 1 $747.35 Petrilla, bred Jr. P.O. Box 804, Vero Beach, FL 32960 _ 1 $7117.35 holm, Barry W. 2071 5th Court, S.E., Vero Beach, FL 32960.. 1 $747.35 Allen, normal 1 4691 Pebble Bay South, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 P.O, Box 615, Sebastian, FL 32958 ' VERA CRUZ Cnrdner, George F. & Virginia W. 5151 N. AlA; Apt. 101, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 Nowell, Peter D. & Stephanie G. Amherst Place, Amherst St. Peter Port, Guernsey Channel Islands 1 $747.35 Mark, John D. & N. Jane' 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 103, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 1G•►rilin, Charles J. 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 104, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 Currin, Tm�ld1 R. 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 105, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 1•;n11on, ;'�.u,lc� 51.51 N. AlA, Apt. 106, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 $747.35 �C7.> 0 NAMP N McO�.mott, Ruth E. Elill, Patricia N. Iu nf, . IienrY E. & Mae A. Sun Hank of Std Lucie County (Trustee) Wilson, Bernice D. Loria, Sarah Rolfe, Andrew & Josephine B., Maegillivray, Beatrice F'. Fisher, Marc W. Swats, Sarah D. Childrrs, Jack 1). & Ruth H. Utley, Henry B. & Doretta R. Shortz, Lorena B. Rutledge, Frank E. & Vera G. 111tel, Barbrira Todd Vnildersteel, P.etsy S. PEBBLE BAY S SWAGE SYSTEM PRELTI.ITNARY ASSP:S.IZIE T ROLL ADDRESS 558 Adams St, East Milton, MA 02166 P.O. Box 610, Shelter Island, NY 11964 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 109, Vero Beach, FL 32960 P.O. Box 8, Ft. Pierce,, FL 33450 1829 Spring Valley Dr., Huntington, I -JV 25704 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 112, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 113, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 114, Vero Beach, FL 32960 One, Downing Way,°Madison, CT 06443 5151 N. AlA, Apt.,.,116, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AIA, Apt. 201, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 202, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 203, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 204, Vero Beach, FL 32960 381 Island Creek Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 206, Vero Beach, Ft 32960 E'QIITVALrT,'T RI.?::Tbh;NTTAL MU'1' O ::17)17 1 . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 c 1 . 1 1 '711 7.5 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 -5- 1 141 -Ar. I T" :3.0rnon, Robort Jr. & Marjorie L. Ravalese, Patsy & Emina P. Moser,, Richard & Lorise D41' irks , Herbert �E. , Jr. & Elizabeth H. R, A-,er, David, M.D. I'• Li, Uewain L. & Verna E. W. Reuben & Elizabethr G. 0 • �.�n, Thomas F. Jr, & Lois H. Kil)i k, Maureen L. i 11-:iton, Joseph E. Sr. & Bette E. Harbert W. & Grace Knowles, Sarah F. Sc•n,rfi , Joseph & Mary K-ennt.h, .John Albert & Mienking, William KI iiiic•ke, W1.11i-dn L. & Alma 11. -clioiick, Al frrr3 K. & M..ary Z. 1-1-1d, Albert Paniel & Grennough Field, Ri,t.ii Rnbinn'nn, Alfrnd A..& Josephine S. Pl''BBLE BAY SEWAGE SYSTEM PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL ADDRESS EQ!1TVAL1-,I1'I' iann'i)1:i1TI �h Hiyur ? :1;•i 1i'(. "i`) Country _Club Rd., W. New Canaan, CT 068ho 1 101 Uplanos Dr., West Hartford, CT 06107 3209 Claridge Circle, South Charleston, WV 25303 5151 N., AlA, Apt. 210, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 #2 Breezeway Bldg., Vero Peach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 212, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 301, Vero Beach, FL 32960' 2150,W. 44th St., Indianapolis, IN 46208 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 303, Vero Beach, FL 32960 215 N. Dixon Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 305, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 306, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 307, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1495 Smugglers Cove, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 1101, Vere Bench, FL 32960 P.O. Box 3059, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 1403, Vero Beach, FL 32960 51-51 N. AlA, Apt, h011, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 �1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 $71►7.35 $7117.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $7117.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 -6- 1� 11 Cts CO . NAMR iv Wood, Vi 11iam W. Jr. & Lillian II. Ifarison, Helen M. Waldron Cook^ey, Benjamin II. Jr. & Martha R. Odonnell, Francs T. & Eileen E. Williams, Lois L. Bucolo, Anthony P. & Helen F. Barret, Walloce Schouler - 131ans, Frcderick A. & Marjorie R. Scattergood, Marguerte S. Bonnett, Loren H. & Suzanne W. Costos, Lucille B. Darman , Norma Joan Rud i nr*if. Jr. & Derenda V. ,a L -1 -- PEBBLE BAY SEWAGE SYST114 PRELII•ITNARY ASSESSi•1E11`P iiom, I ADDRESS 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 501, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 502, Vero Beach, I''L 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 503, Vero Bach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 504, Vero Beach, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 505, Vero Beach, FL 32960 300 East Main St., Centerport, Long Island;. NY 1172 182 Rumson Rd., Rumson, NJ 07766 4745 N. AlA, Apt. 508, Vero Beach, FL 32960 Box 8033, Indian River Shores, FL 32960 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 512, Vero Beach, FL 32960, units 510,& 512 P.O. Box 3483, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1600 S. Joyce St., Apt. A707, Arlington,, VA 22202 11745 N. AIA, Apt. 514, Vero Bench, FL 32960 1?(Z!1fVAi,i?i!'1' RF::,Tl�fa!`i'I,1L 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 -7- or( 35 J $'(117.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $7h7.35 $747.35 $747.35 $1,494.70 $747.35 $747.35 $7117.35 1 NP;•11: 'i(,Idogl (�, Jacob E. PEBBLE BAY SEWAGE SYSTIsm PRELIMINARY A SE11,4M4ETIT ROM, I: ;?►frVAL'.'II'i' hf•:STIi:;'[•J7'I,,h ADDRE,S)S 1.111('1' c 1;'(117. 5 c/o Ocean Grill, Inc. P.O. Box 3535, Vero Beach, FL 82960 1 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 516, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 HARBOR ISLAND CLUB 21 N. University Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056 P.O. Box 3306, Ft. Pierce, FL 33450 131 Park Lake St., Orlando, FL 32803 5101 N. AlA, Unit 4, Vero Beach, FL 32960 c/o Helen Van Sickle, 185 Overbrook Road, Elyria, OH 44035 P.O. Box 1150, Melbourne, FL 32901 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960' 5151 North AlA, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 1 1 1 37 3 4 1 IT 747.35 $7117.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $27,651.95 $2,242.05 $2989.40 $747.35 D co Pryor, Freda R. MorGarot M, Clemmons, Clifford '4. b ^Mearns, Charles B. Becher, Richard E. 1•;vnns, Ponald Ruck:, .James E. Jr. I^1.c.nd FIASt Co. of Indian River County K(.-«1)cr, Jerome (FIT) Incl i yin 11,1ver County (Parks Dept.) Vo t --t. Cruz Condorninium Association PEBBLE BAY SEWAGE SYSTIsm PRELIMINARY A SE11,4M4ETIT ROM, I: ;?►frVAL'.'II'i' hf•:STIi:;'[•J7'I,,h ADDRE,S)S 1.111('1' c 1;'(117. 5 c/o Ocean Grill, Inc. P.O. Box 3535, Vero Beach, FL 82960 1 5151 N. AlA, Apt. 516, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 HARBOR ISLAND CLUB 21 N. University Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056 P.O. Box 3306, Ft. Pierce, FL 33450 131 Park Lake St., Orlando, FL 32803 5101 N. AlA, Unit 4, Vero Beach, FL 32960 c/o Helen Van Sickle, 185 Overbrook Road, Elyria, OH 44035 P.O. Box 1150, Melbourne, FL 32901 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960' 5151 North AlA, Vero Beach, FL 32960 1 1 1 1 37 3 4 1 IT 747.35 $7117.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $747.35 $27,651.95 $2,242.05 $2989.40 $747.35 D co REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON APPEAL OF HU14ANE SOCIETY SITE PLAN APPROVAL The Board reviewed the following memo: TO: The lionorable Board of DATE: March 15, 1982 County Commissioners SUBJECT: FILE: REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC HEARING. REGARDING THE APPEAL OF MILLIMAP ET AL OF HUMANE SOCIETY'S SITE PLAN APPROVAL FROM: David L. Greene REFERENCES: Assistant County Administrator On January 28, 1982, Charles Block, acting in behalf of the Humane Society of Vero Beach Inc., submitted a site plan application to construct an animal control center. The application was reviewed and found to be complete by Planning staff. At its regular -meeting of February 25, 1982 the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request for site plan approval. On March 5, 1982, notice was received that Christian Milliman, J. C. Griffin and Troy Bullard appealed the decision of the Planning and.Zoning Commission and request a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners in relation thereto. RECOMMENDATION; The Board of County Commissioners grant the request and set a date of May 5, 1982 for a Public Hearing. On Motion by Commissioner Fletcher, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously 'granted the request for a public hearing on an appeal of the Humane Society Site Plan Approval to be held on May 5, 1982. 63 49 P*,E= APR 7 1982 APR 7 1992 COST OF COPIES The Board reviewed the following staff recommendation: TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: April 2, 1982 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners THRU: David L. Greene SUBJECT: Analysis of Duplication Cost Asst. County Administrator FROM:REFERENCES: Cost of Copies of Public C. B. Hardin, Jr . ,-Ph . D.- Records Asst. to Co. Administrator/Personnel Dir. This is in response to a request from Thomas C. Palmer, Esq.. It is recommended that from the data herein presented, it be given formal consideration by the County Commission. 1. Descriptions and Conditions: On February 10, 1982, Thomas C. Palmer, Esq. addressed corres- pondence to the Honorable Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners objecting to being charged twenty-five cents (250) per page for copies of County public records copied in the County Commission office. The complainant quoted Section 119.07 (1) of the Florida Statutes which sets the cost of copying general public documents. Complainant.further asked the County to ascertain by a study P the actual cost of copies and reduce the cost charged to the'public in accordance with the findings of the review. The Chairman of the Board forwarded Mr. Palmer's letter to the County Attorney for comment. On March 1, 1982, County Attorney Gary'BranAenburg, responded to the Chairman citing the pertinent part of F. S. Section 119.07 and suggested that the County establish by administrative order, a firm policy on the charges for duplicating public documents to include (1) The actual cost of duplicating and (2) A definition of circum- stances when the "nature or volume" of records requested require extensive clerical or supervisory assistance and the reasonable charge for such service. At the direction of the Assistant County Administrator, the Staff of General Services Department completed an extensive review on March 31, 1982. Staff compiled associated expenditures which includes purchase of paper, toner, dispersant, floor space, equipment base costs or depreciation, maintenance fees, record-keeping, office supplies, collating and fastening (as required), supervisory time, clerical and/or secretarial efforts. The six (6) months average operational .expense was four thousand five hundred forty dollars and sixty- nine cents ($4,540.69). Average total copies was fifty-five thousand three hundred seventy-four (55,374). Staff arrived at a cost of ($0.082) per copy. 64 Staff checked local governmental agencies and found that machines are placed in those agencies for public use by an independent company at no cost to the agency except electricity. A percentage is returned to that agency for allowing them to place the machine there. Cost to customer is 250 per copy. Local library has purchased machine for public use and charges 150 a copy for letter size and 200 a copy for legal size. Indian River Community College has a copy machine placed by an independent company. No rental charge is made. Company gets all profit but returns $50.00 per month for space occupied by copier. Copies are 150 each. All machines are user operated. As a result of this study, staff contacted two (2) firms to develop an interest in possible placement of a copy machine in the County Administration building for use by general public. Copy Products of Florida in Tampa has indicated a desire to install a coin operated copy machine, maintenance free, all supplies furnished and service every two (2) weeks. A $5.00 cash box to reimburse customers is also furnished. At end of each month, a summary of copies run is given and County would receive 20% of total receipts. 2. Alternatives and Analysis: A) Accept the offer as stated by Copy Products of Florida and 'instruct staff,to discontinue public copy service in Copy room. B) Instruct staff to seek out other firms who may provide same service. C) Establish by administrative order a public copy fee of 100 per page to cover.associated costs. 3. Recommendations'and Funding: Staff recommends the approval of Alternative "A" with instruction to pursue a similar arrangement for the Indian River County _Court House. No funding is required. Commissioner Fletcher commented that he has been informed that by law the County cannot charge more than their cost of copying, and he wished to know how this relates to putting a copier in the hall and charging. Attorney Brandenburg noted that in the event the Commission did decide to set-up a duplication system where machines are placed in halls, the actual cost to the County would be 250 per page. Motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher, seconded by Commissioner Bird for purposes of discussion, to accept Alternative C and establish a public copy fee of 100 per page. 65 APR 71982 wK 49 P*332 APR 7 1982 Chairman Scurlock felt staff should have some guidelines and a policy should be set in regard to the amount of time per day they can expend on making such copies, as well as setting up a schedule for special projects. Commissioner Fletcher stated that he would have no objection to putting in a 25G per page copy machine also. Discussion followed on the various factors that are included in determining the cost, such as for the time of the personnel who run the copies, etc., and it was noted that in the last month there have been only about 29 individual copies made for the public. Finance Administrator Barton wished it made clear that by Statute the Clerk must charge $1:00 per page for her official records; it was agreed the 10� charge would apply only to material from departments of the Board of County Commissioners. Discussion continued as to having some costs according to the volume of work, and Dr. Hardin commented that the Statutes allow establishing.a reasonable charge when the "nature or volume" of records requested require extensive clerical or supervisory assistance. Commissioner Wodtke felt difficulties could be encountered in releasing official documents to the public for them to take and make copies. The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and carried unanimously. Commissioner Bird stated that he would like to have this matter reviewed after six months or so. FUNDING FOR DAY CARE CENTERS The Board studied Commissioner Lyons memo, which is self-explanatory: y TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: elP B . Lyons DATE: March 23, 1982 FILE: SUBJECT: Funding for Day Care Centers REFERENCES: It is not often that you will find me asking for grants in the welfare area. However, here is a way to save welfare money and get people out of the welfare rut by spending a little money. Turner's and Moore's Child Care Centers provide care to young children so that parents can work.. Currently, 25 slots are funded through Title 20_ as follows: 122% Local March 75% Federal (Title 20) The program started here in 1979-80 and the local match was provided by Coca Cola - $4,800. Coca Cola withdrew in this area last year and the 122% was funded as follows: 64% United Fund and 64% (about $2,400) by fund raising from the citizens of Gifford. This was to last through September 1982. The State has now moved up its budget year and asks that the 1982-83 budget requests be filed in April with new local match. This creates a big strain on the Gifford fund raisers. The 25 slots provided by this program lets people who were on welfare, or who would be on welfare, have child care while they work or go back to school The hours of the centers are from 6':30 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. so that the parent can work. This gets people out of the welfare rut and gives`them a chance to begin helping themselves. In the long run we all save money. I hope you will see fit to authorize $2,400 to this program. Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Bird, to authorize $2,400 local match from the coming budget for the Day Care Program, the funds to come from the County Commission Contingency Fund, Account No. 001-199-513-99.91. Commissioner Bird noted that the 122% and 75% -do not add up to 100%, and Commissioner Lyons explained that the State comes up with the other 122%. Finance Officer Barton assumed this is merely a commitment toward's next year's budget and that we will not 67 APR 7 1982 . faf-, 4Sit APR 71982 be paying anything in the current fiscal year. This was confirmed. Discussion followed about Turner's and Moore's Child Care Centers, and Commissioner Lyons reported that he personally visited these centers- which are located in Gifford and was pleased to find that they were clean and well run with a businesslike set up. Mrs. Jackson of the Gifford Women's Club informed the Board that these centers are for all persons regardless of race, creed or color, and since Cocoa Cola has withdrawn as sponsor, they are asking that the County become the donor, assume the bookwork, make the checks to DHRS, etc. and take this burden off the Women's Club. Commissioner Lyons complimented, the club for taking over this job and carrying the load, but he felt it should be a public load. Discussion ensued about the criteria for those who are eligible for this program, and Mrs. Turner of Turner's Day Care Center, 4666 30th Avenue, informed the Board that the families do have to qualify by meeting certain income levels and it is required that the parents either work or be in training; they are placed in the center through DHRS. The Centers are paid on a monthly basis the same as they charge the others who use their service. Mrs. Turner stated that she is licensed to care for 20 children and she has 10 private clients and 10 public. All these slots are allocated to the two child care centers. Commissioner Fletcher discussed fund raising and wished to know if the Day Care Centers would close their doors if they did not receive the $2,400. Mrs. Turner explained that this would affect the Title 20 funds only. Commissioner Fletcher did not question the effective- ness of the program, but felt the County taking up this burden eliminates the gratification of the people actually M knowing that they are doing some good within their own community, and he would vote against the Motion for that reason. The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and carried 4 to 1 with Commissioner Fletcher voting in opposition. Commissioner Wodtke requested Mrs. Jackson to keep on trying to find a local sponsor in the interim, and she assured him she would continue her efforts. DISCUSSION COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM Commissioner Lyons reviewed his memo, as follows: TO: Board of County DATE: April 1, 1982 FILE: Commissioner FROM: Pat#idki, LvoY(s SUBJECT: County Library System REFERENCES: After further consideration of the County Library System, it seems imperative that we have a County Library Board. We need to give representation to all parts of the: County and we need some- body to recommend how the funds are to be split between various libraries in the system and to settle disputes. It is my recommendation that the County Library Board be appointed in the following manner. One member by each Commissioner from a resident in his district; and one member from each of the branch libraries. The County Librarian would be an ex officio member. Commissioner Lyons reported on his meeting with the group in Sebastian which is trying to put together a library for the North County, a project he is very much in favor of. Commissioner Lyons reviewed the history of the library situation, the studies done by consultants, the recommenda- tion that in the long run the Library be taken over by the County, that there be more professionalism, etc. Now that APR 7 1982 p � 1 APR 7 1982 19 P*337 we have the strong possibility of a North County library and, before too many years, we may also need a library in the South County, he felt we should make provisions for the long term and set up a County Library Board or committee, as suggested in his memo, to give representation to all parts of the county. He commented that he is, in effect, negotiating to have an agreement between the County and the Sebastian library group so that we can be in a position to fund them and enable them to get state funds. Karen Stephens, President of Sebastian River Library Assoc., Inc., read the following statement to the Board. P.O. Box 385, Sebastian, Fl. 32958 April 7, 1982 Board of County Commissioners 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Fl ori da 32960 Gentlemen: The Sebastian River Library Association, Incorporated Board of Directors unanimously adopted the following statement of position regarding a proposed countywide library system at its Board'of Directors meeting on April 6, 1982: kms When and if an equitable countywide library system is established, the Sebastian River Library Association, Incorporated, in an effort to further the resources available to its users with respect to both economics and contents, at this time, see no reason why we should not support such an effort. It is further stated that the association requests participation in the formation of said system. Sincerely, Karen M. Stephens, President Sebastian River Library Assoc., Inc. 70 Mrs. Stephens reported that at this time they have only a rough draft of a proposed budget and she would like to request that her group be placed on the agenda of the April 21st meeting, in the morning, if possible, at which time they will make a presentation re their goals and present a more detailed budget. Chairman Scurlock expressed grave concern about the fact that we do not have a contractual agreement with the existing Library Association, as required by the State, a fact which the State has overlooked for years. Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons that the Attorney a be authorized to draft an ordinance establishing a County Library System and also prepare appropriate agreements for the Vero Beach and Sebastian Libraries. Commissioner Fletcher stated that he personally would prefer to proceed with the appointment of the Library Board first to provide us with a good cross section of representa- tion for guidance rather than create an ordinance immediately: Commissioner Lyons' Motion died for lack of a second. Motion was made by Commissioner Fletcher, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, to form a Library Board per the recommendation in Commissioner Lyons' memo of April 1st, and this Board then will come up with a recommendation for an ordinance. Discussion ensued re the possibility of forming a Library Municipal Service Taxing District, and Commissioner Lyons stated that he took this into account, but felt this is a two step situation and that we need a recommending body. He stated that he mainly wanted to find some mechanism to put these people in business hs far as a budget is concerned and felt we may need two step agreements with both libraries also. 71 APR 7 1982 49 PAR00 *"S ­ _ APR 7 1992 Chairman Scurlock emphasized the importance of negotiating for agreements with the libraries as he doubted the State will continue to overlook their requirement for a contract for services before funding, and Commissioner Lyons stated that he would like to be authorized to negotiate agreements with both Sebastian and Vero Beach library associations. Commissioners Fletcher and Wodtke agreed to include in their Motion that funding will require a contract for services. The Chairman called for the question. It was voted on and carried unanimously. On Motion by Commissioner Fletcher, seconded by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously agreed to extend the meeting to 5:30 P.M., if necessary. DISCUSSION RE QUAY DOCK ROAD Chairman Scurlock read the following memo from Public Works Director, -James Davis, with attached Letter from LeRoy Telkamp: 72 TO: The Honorable Aiembers of the DATE: march 31, 1982 FILE: Doard of County Commissioners c9•°— Thru: David Greene 'Acting County Administrator SUBJECT: Quay Dock Road FROM: James Iv. Davis`- REFERENCES: Public Works Director Indian River County filed a maintenance map for perscriptive rights to Quay Dock Road in June, 1975. There have been recent allegations that the map does not physically depict the conditions of the area. As a re-' sult, Air. J. Holmes has filed suit against the County in regards to the County's rights in Government Lot 3 at the easterly end of Quay Dock Road. , Investigation of this matter has revealed that an accurate location survey is needed to physically locate all roads, drainage ditches, pro- perty lines, and facilities in the area. To accomplish this, the surveyor of the original maintenance map has agreed to perform a more detailed sur- vey. Once this survey is received, the County staff can enter into dis- cussion with the parties involved. March 15, 1982 Hon. Don C. Scurlock, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Indian River County 1840.25th Street Vero Beach, Florida Re: Quay Dock Road in G. L. 3, 11-32-39 Dear Mr. Scurlock: In reference to the Petition being circulated in the Winter Beach area for the "Preservation -of Quay Dock Road", I find it my civic duty to come forth with my statements and comments. As a landowner, registered voter and taxpayer in Indian River County, a 20 year veteran of the Armed Forces (during which time I risked by life in wars of this country for the sacred truths for which it stands) and above all the property owner at the northeast corner of Quay Dock Road at the river whose land in part seems to be involved in this issue, I make this statement. 73 $90l� .49 ,Puf34 -- APR 7198 APR 71992 _I First Off, I am in possession of a print or drawing by the county of a proposed boat ramp, dock and vehicle turn around area that encompasses my privately owned property. As a Navy man and an accomplished yachtsman (I own and operate a 40 foot yacht and a 54 foot houseboat), I am very familiar with waterway navigational charts and maps. With them as a reference and my own personal survey, by wading hundreds of feet off shore from the east end of Quay Dock Road, I find the water less than up to my knees -- their is not enough water here to launch a boat. I suppose every- one knows that if dredging were premitted, it would be near impossible to do that because of the Solid Rock at the surface. Secondly, Quay Dock Road if extended east 72 feet from where the pavement ends, would not at all line up with the "Old Dock", which is some 30 feet north of my south line. Thirdly, the public use of Quay Dock Road as a road has terminated at the end of the pavement primarily because the 72 feet to the water is not accessible by motor vehicle. Fourth, I have no wish or desire to have any portion of the paved portion of Quay Dock Road or the existing drainage ditch on the south side of the road closed off. Fifth, since that portion of.land from the centerline at the end of the pavement of Quay Dock Road, east to the river is owned by me and is not being used as a public roadway access to the water, I hereby submit my intention to give an easement -of ten (10) feet, no more or no less from the centerline at the end of the pavement of Quay Dock Road east to the river (some 72 feet more or less). Should the adjacent landowner, Mr. James Holmes do the same, a more than confortable access path could be had to the waterway. And Last, it is my humble desire to be accepted into the community of Winter Beach and become an active member in our community projects. Sincerely, �eRo amp " ry 1950 Qday Dock Ro Attorney Brandenburg reported that the County has now received an updated survey of Quay Dock Road showing drainage, the oyster beds, the old dock, rights-of-way, etc. Staff is now analyzing how this relates to the original maintenance map and would request that the County Commission allow them to continue on with their discussions with the property owners as well as those interested in preserving Quay Dock Road and protecting County rights. Attorney Brandenburg noted that the survey, which differs somewhat from the maintenance map filed by the County, shows the road has a bend to the north in the end of it and from the bend 74 to the north up to the oyster bar where the old dock used to be is the area in question. The Chairman called a short recess to allow the public time to look at the survey and the maintenance map. Attorney Michael O'Haire came before the Board on behalf of residents of Quay Dock Road and other residents of the County who have formed a group for the preservation of Quay Dock Road. He noted that a good many of this group have left work to attend this meeting. Attorney O'Haire then presented petitions bearing more than 1,500 signatures, of which the following is a sample, the balance being on file in the Office of the Clerk: 75 APR 7 1992 49 -P 342 . I APR 7 1992 PETITION We, the undersigned citizens for the preservation of Quay Dock Road, located in Winter Beach, Florida, formerly called Quay, and the hub of this entire area at that time, respectfully petition the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County to retain (quay Dock Road together with its entry into Indian River for its historical value, being one of the oldest landmarks of this County; also for its great need to the future generations for its access to the river and the present and future need for drainage of much of Winter Beach. We further petition that the promises made to us in the past as to clearing it for fishing and other recreational purposes for our residents, especially for our children, be fulfilled. We foresee, • due to the fast growth of our area,many additional needs for this road and adjacent right-of-way in the not too distant future. NAME ADDRESS 2-31j 47211, ,' l ' r 1 4 �, �L ' 7 / Attorney O'Haire then proceeded to review the history of the situation, stating that the records prove beyond a doubt that Quay dock Road is a public road all the way to the river. He cited the following as proof of his statement: 1) 1908 - A resolution of St. Lucie County designating Quay Dock Road as a public road. 2) 1915 - Acquisition of property on Quay dock Road by the Baptist Church. 3) 1916 - Widening of the road by 10' by a Board of Road Commissioners. 4) 1916 - Designation of Quay dock Road as a public road by Indian River County. 5) 1920 - Survey of Quay Dock Road by Harry4Damerow, recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 6: .` 6) 1933 - Survey of the road showing a 60' R/W by Major Clarkson - obtained from the Property Appraiser's office. 7) 1936 - Mapping of Quay Dock Road as a public road by the federal and state governments. 8) 1940 - Navy aerials showing Quay Dock Road. 9) 1941 - Designation by the Legislature as a state r ad. 10) 1949 -,Geodetic survey. Attorney O'Haire emphasized that, in addition to all this evidence, -there are about 60"people present today who personally know, as their fathers knew, that Quay Dock Road is a public road, and they are bewildered by the suggestion that they should compromise when the road belongs to the public. Attorney O'Haire emphasized that the County is responsible for maintaining and protecting what belongs to the County, and the people are asking the Commission to pledge that the county will fight for the preservation of Quay Dock Road to its full historical extent. Commissioner Bird asked how our survey complies or differs from what Attorney O'Haire feels are the wishes of those he represents, and Attorney O'Haire stated that the APR 71982 49 P* 34 APR 7 1982 area shown in red is precisely what the public road should be. Attorney Gene Roddenberry informed the Board that the principal question Mr. Holmes has always had is where does this road go, and until today he has never gotten a definitive answer. Attorney Roddenberry felt the fact that it has finally been determined that the maintenance map is incorrect is the first step towards reaching a conclusion. Commissioner Bird asked if Attorney Roddenberry had any problem with the right-of-way as shown in red. Attorney Roddenberry had no problem with that, but he did have a problem with the chain of title on the subject property. He_ noted that in about 1919 Harriet Thompson bought this property, and upon her death, she specifically devised Quay Dock Road to her two daughters; the daughters, in turn; sold the entire thing to Mr. Holmes; and Mr. Holmes then sold Mr. Telkamp the north one-half. Attorney Roddenberry, therefore, felt the County is on property belonging to both of these gentlemen. Commissioner Lyons wished to know how anyone is able to sell -a public road, and Attorney Roddenberry commented when there is no deed -to it.to the County, how do they know who owns it. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. Henry Dukes and Ken Ketcham, both owners of property on Quay Dock Road wished to know what would stop somebody else from absorbing some of the right-of-way. Richard Crippen wished to know if Mr. Holmes is responsible for the sand pile blocking the road, and Attorney Roddenberry felt the County had placed it there. County Public Works Director Davis had no knowledge of a pile of sand, but felt if there is one there, it possibly 78 may be affiliated with some drainage dredging; there has been no direction to block the road. Mr. Stevenson spoke for his aunt who owns property adjacent to. Roddenberry on the south, noting that when she bought her property 23 years ago that road was open all the way to the river, as shown in red, and Mr. Holmes placed those sand piles there. Leon Blanton, 2666 67th St. (Quay Dock Road), reported that he had been before the Board previously in regard to this same situation; the Board at that time had made it clear they had no intention of giving away any public property, and he felt the matter had been`completely resolved. Mr. Blanton continued that Mr. Roddenberry was then the only one who appeared in opposition to keeping the road open, and now he states he merely wants the discrepancies cleared up. Mr. Blanton wished to know if Mr.. Roddenberry has changed his priorities and now does not want to close the road. Attorney Roddenberry believed that Mr. Blanton may have misunderstood him at that time. He stated that his objective the entire time was to- straighten out all the titles involved. Mr. Blanton felt Mr. Roddenberry avoided his question and that because he now sees that he ha -s all these people in an uproar he has changed his priorities. Mr. Blanton stressed that the people merely are asking that the Board not give away something that belongs to the people. On Motion by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Fletcher, the Board unanimously extended the meeting to 6:00 P.M. Walter Brant informed the Board that in 1926 he helped to pave that strip from the highway to the river, and he believed it has a value the County can't afford to give up, 79 APR 71982 �W. _I APR 7 1992 O.� especially since there are only two roads from the highway to the river in Winter Beach. Carl Law informed the Board that, to his knowledge, Quay Dock Road has been since 1908 and he believed his wife's father came across that road in 1895. Isaac Greaves stated that he was born on John's Island in 1902 and his parents moved there in 1891. The railroad to Key West was completed in 1894, and thereafter they rowed their produce across the river and used Quay Dock Road to transport it to Woodley Station, which is now Winter Beach. Mr. Greaves stated that he has records to prove Quay Dock Road has been used as a public road since 1894. Marion Hamilton stated that he was born on the other side of the river from -Winter Beach in 1909, and his father also transferred his produce across the river to Quay Dock Road. Mr. Hamilton added that he was employed by the St. Lucie County Road Department and was working on Jungle Trail Road when the County was divided, and he has personal knowledge of how long Quay Dock Road has been there. - Ruth Stanbridge reported that she is on the Nature Trails committee of the Pelican Island Audubon Society. Quay Dock Road is their number two priority on their scenic roads and trails -list and they would support the County keeping this road. LeRoy Telkamp, owner of the property on the north side of Quay Dock Road on the river, next came before the Board and stated that he is not interested in trying to close the road. He noted that he offered an 10' easement from the end of the road to the water based on a judgement according to his deed that he owned that property. He wished the Board to know that he is willing to give something for access to the river. Commissioner Fletcher asked Mr. Telkamp if he would give the County what is necessary to make the red line on RE the survey a reality, and Mr. Telkamp stated that he would like to see the County move the drainage ditch over to the center line, but he really didn't have any objection. He continued that he would like to have this put in writing and go through an attorney so his heirs won't believe they own that road too. Mr. Telkamp noted that he is currently paying taxes on that property. Edith Pittman wished to know how a person can deed property that they do not own. She stated that she would like to see something legal put on record showing that the County does own this road so the people don't have to keep coming back every year or so to protect Quay a Dock Road. Attorney Brandenburg stated that would be a Quit Claim Deed which is what Mr. Telkamp is talking about. Ramona Hamilton also wished to know how anyone can give away something they do not own. She questioned how someone could have willed this property to her daughters in the first place and did not believe it is Mr. Telkamp's property _ that is in question here. Attorney O'Haire also believed the County owns this road now with or without a Quit Claim Deed, but noted the 1. deed is "the icing on the cake," and it may solve Attorney Roddenberry's problem. Commissioner Wodtke brought up the fact that the County is involved in a lawsuit re this matter and depositions have been taken; he wished to know if the Commissioners may say what they feel without putting us in a difficult position with the lawsuit. Attorney Brandenburg stated that the Board members can say what they feel, but if they make any admissions, he felt there is no question they will be used against the County in the litigation. Commissioner Wodtke stated that he has been on the Commission for eight years and was on it when this matter 81 APR 71982 moo 49 PA 948 I BOX 19 f' APR 7 1982 previously came before the Board. As far as he is concerned, that road will never be abandoned, and it is his intention to establish that 50' right of way to the river even if we have to go to court to do it. Commissioner Wodtke noted that possibly the maintenance map has created a problem rather than solving anything, but felt that can be corrected. Commissioner Lyons stated that the more he listens to the people, the more he believes that the Board's position in 1979 was the proper one. He hoped that all the interests of the people involved can be settled amicably and that we can get together and end up with the question of Quay Dock Road settled once,and for all. Discussion followed in regard to settling this matter without going to court, and Attorney Brandenburg stated that if there is any way to do it amicably, there is no purpose in going to court, and that would be our goal. Chairman Scurlock wished to clarify that the Commission has never taken the position that the road isn't ours, and -- in further discussion, the Board concurred that their position is that the road is the County's. DISCUSSION RE USE OF EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRMS The Board reviewed the following memo: W TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: March 26, 1982 the Board of County Commissioners _ FI LE: Thru: David L. Greene SUBJECT: Executive Search Firms Asst. County Administrator FROM:, REFERENCES: Co B. Hardin, Jr. PH. D. Asst. to County Administrator/Personnel Director It is recommended that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. 1. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Staff reported to the Board of County Commissioners on March 17, 1982, a.list of eleven (11) executive search firms that had been.contacted in reference to possibly selecting candidates for County Administrator. On_ori- ginal contact staff requested copies of contracts, fee schedules, annual statements, and brochures. To date, information proposals have been received from seven (7) of these firms. All firms claim to be in the top ten search firms in this country. While differing slightly in their approach to some degree, basically, they all operate in the same manner. In most cases, the search assignment involves two or more consultants who are assigned the responsibility of conducting the search. These consultants would work with all Commissioner's or their designees, to develop specific qualifications for this administrative position. Once developed, the spe- cifications would be resubmitted to the Board for final approval before the search begins. The search is made in the field in which the candidateis being sought, i.e. ,local government, etc. However, corporate personnel would also be contacted if qualified. 'The consultant will personally interview each candidate in depth. Pre- liminary reference checks are made and then a detailed personal and business history and a minimum of two writ- ten reference reports are submitted. The final three to five candidates are introduced to the County Commission for initial interview. Again, a follow-up reference check is made, if required, following initial interview. Once a candidate is selected, the firm will assist in negotiating the compensation package and will help the candidate withdraw from the current employer, expedi- tiously and gracefully. Most search companies will not reveal the client's name to the potential candidate un- til selected for interview. Costs for these services range from twenty percent (20%) of estimated annual starting salary to thirty-three and one-third percent (33-1/3%) of annual starting salary. In addition, dur ing the course of the search, the County would be billed periodically for expenses related to the search, i.e. telephone, out-of-pocket expenses, etc. Travel expenses incurred by an associate or candidate would be itemized and added to the expense bill. Expenses generally do not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the professional fee. The fee is generally billed over a three (3) month period with first payment due on the starting date of the search. The entire process usually takes from sixty (60) to one hundred and twenty (120) days to place a candidate. 83 APR 71982 19 APR 71982 � :�` 2. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS A. Appoint a three (3) "person non-partisan committee to work with Director of Personnel to screen applicants for the position of County Administrator. Under the provisions of Paragraph 1.05A, Rules and Regulations for the Personnel Management System, instruct the Director of Personnel to search within the county government for qualified candidate or candidates, to fill the position of County Administrator. No funds would be required for this search. B. Authorize and direct the Director of Personnel to conduct a search for a County Administrator. Instruct the Director of Personnel to proceed immediately to commence the search through placement of ads in asso- ciation magazines. Appoint a three (3) person non- partisan -board to review all applicants and select three (3) to five (5) final candidates to be inter- viewed by the Board of County Commissioners. Adver- tising costs is estimated to be $350. In addition, it is recommended that reasonable travel and lodging, not to exceed $3,500, be authorized for candidates* coming to Indian River County for interview. There are no funds budgeted for this project. 7. C. Employ an exe�;utive search firm to conduct a search for a County Administrator. Employing an outside firm gives the Board of County Commissioners the lati- tude to conduct a comprehensive appraisal of a few very select, qualified candidates. Criteria can be estab- lished to indentify only those candidates the Board de- sires to interview, in a minimum amount of time. The total cost, based on the minimum salary, $40,000 per year, will range from a fee of thirty percent (30a) or approximately $12,000 plus travel and other ex- penses, for approximately twenty percent (200) or $2,400, for a total of $14,400 minimum to conduct a search. There are no funds budgeted for this pro- ject. 3. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends Alternative A for the following reasons: 1) The position could be filled immediately, thus no interruption or delay of county business. 2) Morale is generally better when positions are fil- led from within any organization. 3) There would be no training or learning period for an already competent employee moving into that position. 4) No relocation allowance is required. 5) The Board of County Commissioners as well as county employees would already have a working knowledge of policy and procedures, thus fewer changes in regular administration would be required. 6) By making the position available to county employees, the risk of losing qualified staff members is minimal. 7) No additional expense is involved, therefore no bud- get problems are created. 84 Commissioner Lyons noted that there are a number of publications that reach County Administrators throughout the United States, for instance the National Planning Council, the National Association of County Commissioners, etc., and he suggested we make our wishes known in those publications and see what we can come up with. Chairman Scurlock stated that the concept of a search firm was precipitated by some insinuation that this thing was all political, and because of wanting the best for the County, he felt any question of politics would be removed by going totally independent in the initial process. He noted that in the past .he had supported a_different process for selection, and he did not have any problem with the selection process used in finding the County Attorney; however, our staff's time is pretty much consumed at this time because we do not have all our positions filled, and that was another consideration. Commissioner Lyons agreed that the staff has a heavy load, and possibly the best thing to do is to to a search firm. Commissioner Wodtke stated that he -would prefer to go with the same process used in choosing Attorney Brandenburg, and then if it should occur .that we do not feel we are generating sufficient quality, he would consider at a later date bringing in a search firm. He felt that the five Commissioners with the help from the administration should be involved from the beginning and did not feel comfortable in getting into a situation that could cost $10,000 to $20,000 at this time. Commissioner Bird felt a three person non-partisan board might be a good idea, but Commissioners Lyons, Fletcher, and Chairman Scurlock did not agree. Commissioner Fletcher commented that when he suggested looking outside, he did not mean to preclude looking 85 APR 71982 J APR 7 1982 box 49 PA453 in-house. He agreed that staff time is very critical and we might need to consider costs and get a search firm. Dr. Hardin believed that we are looking at some 20-33% for a fee, plus expenses. He felt the figure he gave of a cost of $14,200 was minimal and believed it would be more like $20-25,000. Dr. Hardin stated that he would be willing to work with a non-partisan committee or work as many hours as the Board might desire. Commissioner Bird felt, in talking about a non-partisan committee, that we would proceed to advertise and generate applicants after which a non-partisan committee would work with staff in screening the mass of applications to a workable volume and at that point the Commissioners would bebome involved. He felt possibly representatives from places such as the School Board Personnel Department and Piper Aircraft -Personnel Department could be of help. Dr. Hardin confirmed that is what he had in mind. He noted that it is an employer's market and believed we will get a lot of applicants. Discussion continued re search firms, putting an ad in the paper, guidelines to set out what the Board wants, etc., and Commissioner.Lyons,expressed the feeling that we must be flexiblo and keep the guidelines broad. On Motion made by Commissioner Lyons, seconded by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously authorized an advertisement indicating that the County is looking for a County Administrator with a salary range based on a minimum range of $35,000 to $40,000 annually. Chairman Scurlock announced that today's agenda would be carried over to next Wednesday, April 14th. The several bills and accounts against the County having been audited were examined and found to be correct 86 I were approved and warrants issued in settlement of same as follows: Treasury Fund Nos. 79475 - 79804 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 6:10 o'clock P.M. Attest: C.JCJ .. Clerk APR 7 1982 / G Chairman