HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/4/1985 (2)Wednesday, September 4, 1985
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,
September 4, 1985, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Patrick B.
Lyons, Chairman; Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Vice Chairman; Richard N.
Bird; Margaret C. Bowman; and William C. Wodtke, Jr. Also
present were Michael J. Wright, County Administrator; L. S.
"Tommy" Thomas, Intergovernmental Relations Director; Charles P.
Vitunac, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; Jeffrey
K. Barton, OMB Director; and Virginia Hargreaves, Deputy Clerk.
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Reverend Gary Moore, Assistant Pastor First Presbyterian
Church, gave the invocation, and Attorney Vitunac led the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Administrator Wright wished to add approval of the purchase
of a 35 ton trailer for Road 8 Bridge for which staff was
authorized to receive emergency quotations.
The Administrator also wished to add two items requested by
the Sheriff - a request for funds for office supplies for his
Sebastian office, and a request for a full-time baliff for the
Courthouse.
OMB Director Barton announced that he wished to remove Item
7B re abandoned property from the agenda as there has been a
request from another County agency for this old equipment.
The Budget Director then reported that there was a typo in Item
613 and handed out a corrected memo.
Attorney Vitunac requested the addition of a letter from St.
Johns River Water Management District, and it was suggested this
be added as part of Item 10.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED-by"Com-
missioner Bowman, the Board unanimously added and
deleted items to today's agenda as described above.
CHANGE OF DATE FOR GRAND HARBOR D.R.I.
Administrator Wright informed the Board that since we are a
bit late getting the proposed Consent Order for Grand Harbor from
the Regional Council, he believed because of the notice -
requirements, -it will be necessary to open the hearing, which has
been advertised for October 16th, and then continue it. He would
like to set it for the next week on October 23rd.
After some discussion, it was agreed to include this hearing
in the Regular Meeting of October 23, 1985, at 10:30 A.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or addi-
tions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 7, 1985.
There were none.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
the Minutes of the Regular -Meeting of August 7,
1985, as written.
The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or addi-
tions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 14, 1985.
Commissioner Bowman noted that on Page 38, three different
paragraphs refer to "Mr. Allen." The gentlemen in question is
Alan Guy, and this should be corrected to read "Mr. Guy."
The above correction having been made, ON MOTION
by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner
Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of August 14, 1985, as written.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Bird requested that Items H and K be removed
from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
A. Lease Purchase Telephone Systems - County Health & Public
Defender
The Board reviewed memo of General Services Director Dean:
TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: August 28, 1985 FILE:
the Board of County
Commissioners
THRU: Michael Wright SUBJECT: Lease Purchase of Telephone
County Administrator Systems for County Health
Department and Public
Defender's Office
FROM: H. T. "Sona can REFERENCES:
Director
General Servi es Division
PUBLIC DEFENDERS' OFFICE: This department will be occupying space
previously held by the State Attorneys. The telephone system the
State Attorney used was leased from AT&T by him. Mr. Stone turned
this equipment back and bought under Florida State Contract. It is.
incumbent upon staff to make recommendations to the Board since the
County furnishes the Public Defender's telephone system. It is much
less expensive to buy a telephone system than to lease, especially
since they are on State Contract.
A system that would meet minimum requirements from AT&T would cost
$8,603.50. The price from State Contract that would exceed minimum
requirements with more features is priced at $8,205.00.
The County Health Department has been mandated by the State to enter
into a lease purchase agreement for the purchase of -a telephone
system and cancel all long term leases.
Since the State Contract offers a better rate of interest on
purchases over $20,000', and allows two or more systems on one
purchase order it is requested that authorization be given to enter
into an agreement of sixty months to purchase a telephone system for
the Public Defenders at a price not to exceed -$198.00 per month from
the State Contract.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
the Lease Purchase of telephone systems for the
County Health Department and Public Defender's
office as recommended by staff.
(CONTRACTS ARE ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE)
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B. Appropriation & Transfer of Funds - Gifford Tennis Courts
The Board reviewed memo from Intergovernmental Relations
Director Thomas:
TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: August 27, 1985 FILE:
SUBJECT: Appropriation and Transfer of Funds
Jef <D&K. Barton, Director
Office of Management & Budget
and
FROM: L. S. "Tommy" Thomas, REFERENCES:
Dierctor of Intergovernmental Relations
To appropriate funds and transfer them to complete the Tennis Court at the Gifford
Park, from fund in Special Parks Development Account as authorized at the County
Commission meeting of June 20, 1984. See attached copy.
Account Name Account Number Increase Decrease
Revenue 113-000.,354.01.00 $ 2,842.
Revenue 113-000-364-22.00 $ 7,939.
Transfer Out 113-572-199-99.21 $10,781.
Revenue 001-000-381-20.00 $10,781.
Oth Imprv-Except Bldgs. 001-210-572-66.39 $10,781.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
the appropriation and transfer of funds to complete
the Gifford tennis court, as set out above.
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C. Start Up Budget, Parole and Probation
The Board reviewed memo of the OMB Director, as follows:
TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: August 28, 1985 FILE:
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FROM: Jeffrey K. Barton,
OMB Dierctor
SUBJECT: Start Up Budget
Parole & Probation
REFERENCES:
The following budget amendment is to set up the new Department of Parole & Probation
for the balance of FY 84-85.
PAROLE & PROBATION
Account Number
Account Title
..Increase Decrease
001-908-523-11.12
Regular Salaries
$3,445.
001-908-523-12.11
Social Security
245.
001-908-523-12.12
Retirement
422.
001-908-523-12.13
Insurance
163.
001-908-523-12.14
Worker's Compensation
295.
001-908-523-34.01
Vehicle Allowance
300.
001-908-523-34.02
All Travel
1,250.
001-908-523-34.72
Outside Printing
500.
001-908-523-35.11
All Office Supplies
2,380.
001-908-523-35.29
Other Operating Supplies
500.
001-908-523-66.41
Office Equipment
6,250.
001-199-581-99.91
Reserve for Contingency
$15,750.
Balance in Reserve for Contingency
$272,241 - as of 8/22/85
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
the above budget amendment per recommendation of
the OMB Director.
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D. Budget Amendment - Public Works (FEC Payments)
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The Board reviewed
memo of the OMB
Director,
as follows:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
DATE: August
27, 19.85
FILE:
<�A�
FROM: Jeffrey K. arton,
OMB Director
REFERENCES:
SUBJECT: Public Works
The following budget amendment is to allocate funds from the Contingency to
cover the shortage in amount budgeted for FEC payments..
Account Title
FEC Payments
Reserves for Contingencies
J KB/ew
Balance in MSTU Reserves
$138,812. as of 8/22/85
Account Number
004-243-519-34.46
004-199-581-99.91
Increase -Decrease
$13,426.
$13,426.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
the above budget amendment for Public Works.
E. Budget Balancing - FY84-85
The Board reviewed the following request of the OMB
Director:
TO: Patrick B. Lyons, Chairman DATE: August 27, 1985 FILE:
Board of County Commissioners
SUBJECT: Budget Balancing for FY 84-85
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FROM: Jeffrey K. Barton, Director REFERENCES:
Office of Management & Budget
Please entertain a motion as follows:
a
Authorization for the Management and Budget Director to do the necessary budget
amendments for balancing the budget for the 84-85 Fiscal Year.
Copies of the amendments made will be provided for formal Board action, at a later
date.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized
the OMB Director to prepare the necessary budget
amendments to balance the budget for FY84-85.
F. DER/Army Corps/DNR Permit Application (Reed)
The Board reviewed memo of the Chief Environmental Planner:
TO: The Honorable Members DATE: August 26, 1985 FILE:
of the Board of County
Commissioners
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: D.E.R./ARMY CORPS
SUBJECT: & D.N.R. PERMIT
APPLICATIONS
Robert M. Keati g, P
Planning & Development Director
FROM: Arthur ChallacombefRENCES: RV. Reed
Chief, Environmental Pla DIS:ARTCHA
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
regular meeting of September 4, 1985.
D.E.R. DREDGE & FILL PERMIT APPLICATION FILE NO. 31-105979-4
(After the fact)
APPLICANT: W.E. Roddenberry
WATERWAY & LOCATION:
Indian River, Section 12, Township
32S, Range 39E, 1935 Quay Dock Road
WORK & PURPOSE: The applicant proposes to construct a 466
square foot private residential dock structure in the Indian
River Lagoon. Sixty-six square feet of the dock structure will
be used as a platform.
ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS:
The Planning and Development Division reviews and submits
comments on dredge and fill applications to the permitting
agencies based upon the following:
- The conservation & Coastal Zone Management Element of
the Indian River Comprehensive Plan;
- Coastal Zone Management, Interim Goals, Objectives &
Policies for the Treasure Coast Region; and
- The Hutchinson Island Resource Planning & Management
Plan.
- The Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian River County
- Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves Management Plan
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners
authorize staff to forward a letter of no objection subject to
the following conditions:
1) the dock shall extend out from the shoreline to a maximum
depth of 4 feet as required in the Aquatic Preserves
Management Plan.
2) the dock decking design and construction will ensure
maximum light penetration with full consideration of
safety and practicality;
3) the applicant shall obtain a "Consent of Use" au-
thorization from the Department of Natural Resources.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized
staff to forward a letter of no objection subject
to the conditions set out in the above memo.
G. Extension of Site Plan Approval (St. Peter's Missionary
Baptist Church
The Board reviewed memo of Staff Planner Craver:
TO*,•
The Honorable Members DATE: FILE.
August 22, 1985
of the Board of County
Commissioners b
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE:
X SUBJECT: ST. PETER'S MISSIONARY
gasa BAPTIST CHURCH -REQUEST
Robert M. Keating, ICP FOR EXTENSION OF SITE
Planning & Development Director PLAN APPROVAL
FROM: - REFERENCES:
Karen M. Craver
Staff Planner
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
regular meeting of September 4, 1985.
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS:
On August 9, 1984, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a
major site plan application submitted by St. Peter's Missionary
Baptist Church. Approval was given to modify the existing
parking facilities that presently serve the church.
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Modifications to the parking area will include:
a) reconfiguration of the parking lot layout;
b) pavement of the driveway aisles;
c) establishment of a stormwater management system in
conformance with Chapter 211 of the County Code; and
d) landscaping in compliance with the County's
requirements.
The church, which was originally approved and constructed in
1979, is located 760' north of South Gifford Road on 38th
Avenue.
Due to difficulties in obtaining financing, St. Peter's was not
able to begin construction prior to the expiration of site plan
approval. Prior to expiration of the site plan and pursuant to
the provisions of Section 23 (h) (1) (a) of Appendix A, Zoning, of
the Indian River County Code of Laws and Ordinances, St. Peter's
requested a 1 year extension of site plan approval. No County
ordinances have been adopted, subsequent to the August 9, 1984
site plan approval, which would require any on-site improvements
in addition to those currently depicted on the site plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of St. Peter's Missionary Baptist
Church's request for a 1 year extension of site plan approval.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
a one year extension of site plan approval for
St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church.
H. Request Authorization to Sell County -Owned Property
The Board reviewed memo of Director Thomas, as follows:
TO: Board of County - DATE:FILE:
Commissioners August 20, 1985
SUBJECT: Sale of County owned
property
FROM: T�EFiENCES:
o o ernmen al Rela nrec or
Ivey L. Williams, Jr., by letter, has expressed an interest
in purchasing County owned property located north of 42nd Street,
west of the Florida East Coast Railway and at the southern end of
24th Avenue. This property is in a metes and bounds description,
is approximately three/quarters of an acre, and according to the
Property Appraiser's records, is assessed at $12,750.
It is my recommendation that the Board authorize advertising
for bids to sell this parcel.
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Commissioner Bird wished it confirmed that this request is
simply for authorization to advertise that the property is
available for sale and that we will accept bids.
Director Thomas confirmed that it is. He reported that this
property was requested once before, but at the time we were
working on the locations of the various fire stations and because
of its size, about 3/4 of an acre, we held onto this piece of
property. Our consultants, however, decided it was not a
suitable location. The Utilities Department has several pieces
in Gifford, but Director Thomas reported that he checked with
them and they have no use for it. He noted that there is a
little piece of property between the subject property and the
railroad tracks.
Commissioner Scurlock asked that the record show that our
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policy has been that any proceeds from the sale of such property
go to acquisition of additional property for recreation or
capital improvements to parks we already own.
Commissioner Bird noted that he had just wished to make sure
we have no use for this property.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED
by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously
authorized staff to advertise for bids on the
above described property.
I. Release of Assessment Liens - Vista Plantation
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
Release of Assessment Liens (SR60 Water) for
Buildings No. 10 and No. 11, Vista Plantation.
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State Road 60 Water Project
RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN
For and in consideration of the sum of $11,645.40,
plus interest and costs, RECEIVED from VISTA PROPERTIES OF VERO
BEACH, INC., in hand this day paid, the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. FLORIDA. (the
"County") hereby releases the property hereinafter described from a
certain special assessment lien recorded by the County in its
Official Records, Book
0691,
Page 0077,
for a special assessment in
the amount of $970.45
per
equivalent
residential unit reserved,
plus accrued interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum,
levied in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 83-46 of
the County, as amended, and Resolution No. 84-47 of the Board of
County Commissioners of the County; and hereby declares such
special assessment lien fully satisfied. The property, located in
Indian River County, is more fully described as follows :
Building No. 10 of VISTA PLANTATION,
according to the Declaration of Condominium,
recorded 'in O. R. Book 699, Page 1817,
Public Records of Indian River County, Florida.
Executed by the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, and attested and
countersigned by the Clerk of such Board, all as of this 4th day
September , 1985.
Atte;sted,,pLnd countersigned:
b1V
Freda, Wright Clerk
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
1d
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Charles P. Vitunac,
County Attorney
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'ER COUl�s,W. FLORIDA
State Road 60 Water Project
RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN
For and in consideration of the sum of $11,645.40,
plus interest and costs, RECEIVED from VISTA PROPERTIES OF VERO
BEACH, INC., in hand this day paid, the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, (the
"County") hereby releases the property hereinafter described from a
certain special assessment lien recorded by the County in its
Official Records, Book 0691, Page 0077, for a special assessment in
the amount of $970.45 per equivalent residential unit reserved,
plus accrued interest at
the
rate of ten
percent (10%) per annum,
levied in accordance with
the
provisions
of Ordinance No. 83-46 of
the County, as amended,
and
Resolution
No. 84-47 of the Board of
County
Commissioners
of the
County;
and
hereby declares such
special
assessment lien
fully
satisfied.
The
property, located in
Indian River County, is more fully described as follows:
Building No. 11 of VISTA PLANTATION,
according to the Declaration of Condominium,
recorded in O. R. Book 699, Page 1817,
Public Records of Indian River County, Florida.
Executed by the Chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, and attested and
countersigned by the Clerk of such Board, all as of this 4th day
September 1985.
r•.,�-Afteste-,�in"d countersigned: BOA D O COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
I DIA IVER COUN Y, FLORIDA
Freda Wright., Jerk By
ric o S,
Chairman
Approved as to form and
le 1 sufficiency:
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Charles P. Vitunac,
County Attorney
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J. Change Order 8416-2 16th St. Paving Improvements (Smith)
The Board reviewed memo of Civil Engineer Boone, as follows:
TO: DATE: FILE:
FROM:
The Honorable Members of the
Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH:
Michael Wright,
County Administrator
VIA:
James W. Davis, P.E., 901P
Public Works Division
August 16, 1985
SUBJECT: Approval of Change Order
8416-2 - 16th Street Paving
and Drainage In-provements -
Final Payment/Completed
Contract Dennis L. Smith, Inc.
REFERENCES:
Jeffrey A. Boone,
Civil Engineer
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
On April 30, 1985 the Contractor requested an extension to the
contract for delays experienced in relocating the utility poles in the
north right-of-way. A second request for a time extension was received on
July 8, 1985 for an additional 10 days due to foul weather. In all, a
thirty day extension was requested, extending the date of substantial
completion from June 19, 1985 to July 19, 1985.
Just prior to paving, it was discovered that the driveway at the
Vinson property at the west end of the project was asphalt rather than marl
as was shown on the plans. Additional pavement was placed on the driveway
to provide the proper grade transitions from the roadway. An asphalt cap
was also placed in an already paved portion of 16th Street east of the
project from 51st Court to 50th Court. These changes increased the amount
of asphalt from 5610 sy to 6526 sy thereby increasing the cost by $2335.80
from $14,305.50 to $16,641.30.
Increase clearing and grubbing to include grading area adjacent to Dr.
Vinsons driveway, thereby increasing the cost of the lump stun bid item by
$583.00 from $11,675.00 to $12,258.00.
In order to restore areas adjacent to Dr. Vinsons driveway an
additional 111 sy of sod was required thereby increasing the cost of sod by
$199.50 from $684.00 to $883.80.
Substitute Alternate A for Item 2D of the Bid. The existing CMP was
in good condition, it was therefore not necessary to use a new 14 lf.
length of 18" ACCMP.
ANALYSIS
The Public Works Division has monitored the project, all Change Order
items, all previous partial payments, and certifies that the contractor has
performed in accordance with the Contract.
The Public Works Division recommends that Change Order 8416-2 to the
subject Contract be approved and that Final Payment in the amount of
$11,299.98 be approved thereby completing the Contract for 16th Street
Paving and Drainage Improvements.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
Change Order 8416-2 (16th St. Paving Project -
51st Ct. to Kings Hwy) and authorized final
payment to Dennis L. Smith, Inc., in the amount
of $11,299.98.
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P.O. Box 2954
Vero Beach, F1. 3296.0
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CONTRAC. F()h: paving &
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CO ~TRACT DATE April
9, 1985
You are dhie(te,d to nia I,t' 0w tollowing changes in this
Contract:
1. Grant the.Extension to the contract as requested in writing by
the contractor due to delays in relocating utility poles and
for foul weather. The requests are for a thirty (30) day ex-
tension to the contract, extending the length of the contract
from seventy (70) to one hundred(100) days, thereby extending
the date of substantial completion from June 19, 1985 to July
19, 1985. This will be a no cost change -order item.
2. Increase clearing and grubbing to include grading area adjacent
Ato Dr. Vinsons driveway, thereby increasing the cost of the
lump sum bid item by $583.00 from $11,675.00 t6 $12,258.00.
3. Increase the asphalt wearing surface to extend from 51st Court
East to 50th Court to repair damaged pavement and several open
utility cuts and to pave additional area at the entrances to
Dr. Vinsons driveway. The change increases the quantity of
asphalt wearing course from 5610 sy to 6526 sy, thereby increas-
ing the cost by $2335.80 from $,14,305.50 to $16,641.30.
Not val!.t una ,ignVd t,y t)nlh the_Qv%ne•r and Architect.
51k.jaturr• nt the C"crtrartor indicates in. agreement here%%ith :ncfuding any adlu%tine•nt in the ( emtrao Surn )r ! !:,Lt Time
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The ot,,iinal IC t,r.tract Sums ................. ......... $ 115, 236.15
Ne: ch; lige b" pte`.Iou,l: authurized Change Orders ................................... $ 4,930.00
The fC,•titraet SWIM' =X++XtX1M5dXJ=W3QXR(CX&�IbYpnor b, this Change Order .%.is . $ 110, 306.15
The 'Contract Sum) t(X0Ea4e'liM0CbG'}4=t =k= will be uncreasedl 9 }t X R4ttX 911
bythis Change Order................................. .......................... $ 3,118.60
The new 1Contract Sum) iY,9AYA *NX9S9►ddiM7t<2'X04includtng this Change Order will he $ 112, 999.85
The Contract Time will be (inc,eased) >?€"xXX%xi,�b21t}5R ) by ( 30 )[Jays.
The U.tte of Substantial Completion as of the date of this Change Order therefore is July 19 1985
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Janes W. Davis, P.E. Dennis L. Smith, Inc. Y_ Indian River County
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4. Increase the quantity of sod by 111 sy from 380 sy to 491 sy
to restore along Dr. Vinsons driveway, thereby increasing the
cost of sod by $199.50 from $6.84.00 to $883.80,
701 -- 1978
5. Delete Item 2D. The installation of 14 if of 18" ACCMP costing
$424.90 in order to -use alternate A. Resetting 14 if of 18"
CMP.
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K. Bid - Valves, etc. for Elevated Water Tanks
The Board reviewed memo of Assistant Utilities Director
Baird and attached letter from the Consulting Engineers:
TO: THE HONORABLE BOARD OF DATE: AUGUST 8, 193n
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THRU: TERRANCE G. PINT SUBJECT: BID FOR INSTALLATION OF
ALTITUDE VALVES AND
APPURTENANCES FOR THE
500,000 GALLON ELEVATED
WATER TALAR
FROM: JOSEP A. BAIRD
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITInTT-
The new Route 60 Elevated Water Tank is higher in elevation than
the existing water tanks on the south water system. In order for
the existing tanks to function properly, altitude valves need to be
installed.
Indian River County advertised for bids on the installation of
altitude valves and appurtenances for the 500,000 gallon elevated
water tank and 150,000 gallon elevated water tank. Two bids were
received and opened at 10:00 A.M. on July 19, 1985. The bids were
as follows:
1. Collee Mechanical $46,140.00
2. Nomad Construction $52,185.00
ANALYSIS
The bids have been reviewed by the County's engineer of record for
the project, Sippel, Masteller, Lorenz & Hoover, Inc., and they
recommend that the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder, Collee
Mechanical, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the Honorable Board of County Commissioners
award the construction project to Collee Mechanical, Inc., and
authorize the use of monies from the Route 60 Water Project Fund.
Commissioner Bird asked if this is something that was part
of the normal routine of building this system or if it is
something that was somehow overlooked.
Director Pinto stated that this really was part of the
original design for the Route 60 system. To increase pressure in
the overall system, the elevation of the Route 60 tank was raised
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15' and in order to keep that tank filled, we will have to put
altitude valves on the other two tanks. For some reason our
South County tank was built at a level where we can only get a
maximum of 56 lbs. pressure out of our total system, which is
inadequate.
Commissioner Scurlock believed we will be seeing some
recommended changes at the South County plant because of the
inadequacy of the design of the original installation. In
further discussion, it was noted that the valves are for the Oslo
plant and the Velde Ford plant, and this also includes some
piping.
Commissioner Scurlock hoped we are keeping an eye on the
useful life of the Velde elevated storage tank, especially since
it is not in the best situation for maintenance and painting
because of all the cars parked there.
Director Pinto explained we bid that repair out but felt the
bids received were too high; we will try again. He believed we
will be forced to have this tank painted and give it a little
more life, but next time we may take a look at eliminating it.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously awarded the bid
for installation of altitude valves, etc., for the water
tanks above described to the low bidder, Collee Mechanical,
Inc., in the amount of $46,140.00.
L. Joint Pole Use Agreement w/Southern Bell (School Beacon)
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Joint
Pole Use Agreement with Southern Bell Tel. 8 Tel, for the
Gifford school zone flashing beacon and authorized the
signature of the Chairman.
in the Office of the Clerk.)
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(Said Agreement is on file
SURPLUS PROPERTY - TWO VEHICLES
The Board reviewed
memo of Puchasing
Manager
Goodrich:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
DATE: Aug. 27,
1985
FILE:
THRU: Michael Wright SUBJECT: Surplus Property
County Administrator �kp
FROM: dt'� &PREFERENCES:
Carolyn G drich, Manager
Purchasing Department
Description and Conditions
The following 2 vehicles owned by the County are no
longer being used by the Departments to which they are
assigned. Though both vehicles do run, the cost of putting
them in safe mechanical order would be prohibitive.
Year & Make ID# Asset# Date Acquired Cost
#1 72 Ford 2E54S155677 0003 9/71 $3703.69
Galaxie
#74 73 Ford 31(91T273718 0108 8/73 3039.72
Maverick
Alternatives and Analysis
These vehicles must be declared as surplus property, so
they can be advertised and sold to the best bidder.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners
declare the 2 vehicles as surplus property, so they can.be sold
to the best bidder.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, to accept staff recommendation and
declare the above listed vehicles surplus property.
It was noted that one vehicle is in the Utilities Department
and one in the General Fund, and Administrator Wright wished the
record to show that the money received for these vehicles will be
put back into the respective funds from which they came.
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THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION.
It was voted on and carried unanimously.
PROPOSALS - LOWBOY TRAILER
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The Board reviewed memo of Road & Bridge Department
Supervisor Van Auken:
TO: James W. Davis DATE: August 29, 1985 FILE:
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Lowboy Trailer Prices
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FROM: Albert L. VanAuken, Supt. �• " REFERENCES:
Road & Bridge Department
The following is a list of types and makes of lowboy trailers along with the
cost and availability of each:
MAKE MODEL CAPACITY AVAILABILITY DISBRIBUTOR COST
Interstate 70DGN (35-T6n) Immediate Kelly Tractor $23,000-
Rogers
23,000Rogers THSN3-35DSF20-(35 - 'Ibn) 8 Weeks H. F. Mason $27,000
57-15RSSP
Trail King 1550 (40 - Ton) 8 Weeks Trail King $40,000
Load King 352LF (35 - Ton) 7 Weeks Kelly Load King $30,545
General Services Director Dean informed the Board that in
shopping around for the best deal, it was found that Kelly
Tractor had this trailer in Miami; they brought it to West Palm
Beach; and Jack McCorkle of Fleet Management went to West Palm,
inspected it, and determined that it will do what we require. It
is 8' long which does not require special permitting, and we can
have it immediately.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously awarded
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the bid on a 35 ton lowboy trailer to Kelly Tractor
in the amount of $23,000, the money to come from
the Road & Bridge Equipment account.
SHERIFF'S REQUEST FOR FULL-TIME COURT BAILIFF
Administrator Wright believed the following letter from
Sheriff Dobeck is self-explanatory:
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P. O. BOX 608
PHONE 369-6700
September 3, 1985
Honorable Pat Lyons, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Dear Pat:
R.T."TW DOBECK - INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
MEMBER FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
MEMBER OF NATIONAL SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
VERO BEACII. FLORIDA 32061
Over the past several months, we have experienced a sizable increase
in courtroom activity and security problems within the Indian River
County Courthouse. We have also been approached, on several occa-
sions, by Freda Wright and some of her key personnel, expressing
concern for additional security in the courthouse. On August 30,
1985 we received a formal, written request from Mrs. Wright for.an
additional full-time security officer.
In studying her problem, we are in full agreement with her and feel
that we may be able to resolve the problem in the following manner.
In our 1985-86 Bailiff and Court Services Budget, we provided fund-
ing in the amount of $7,147 for an additional part-time bailiff. We
feel that if this position were up -graded to a full-time Court Se-
curity Officer, we would be able to utilize this individual to serve
both court security and provide additional security for Mrs.
Wright's office. In order to accomplish this, it would require an
additional $10,666, which would provide for a full-time bonded
Deputy Sheriff.
Therefore, we join Mrs. Wright in
so that we may be able to provide
as well as, that of the courts.
Sincerely,
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R. T. "Tim" Dobeck, Sheriff
Indian River County
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her request for additional funds
both the needed security to her,
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Discussion ensued regarding the Sheriff's budget and whether
to handle this item at the budget meeting tonight or now.
Chairman Lyons felt if it is going to get in the budget, we
should discuss it before the budget hearing.
Commissioner Scurlock noted that the net effect of this
request would be to raise the Sheriff's budget another $10,000
for the next year. He continued that at the budget workshop
session, we cut the Sheriff's budget request, which was for 1.5
million over -A ast year's budget, down to an increase of $900,000
and indicated that we wanted a further $27,000 reduction. Com-
missioner Scurlock felt if this position is going to be funded,
it should be within the amount of money we were talking about at
that time. He noted that we are talking about 4/10 of a mill
increase this year, all attributed to the Sheriff.
Commissioner Wodtke pointed out that we have advertised the
tentative millage, which is the maximum we can consider. If we
add something, we will have to reduce contingency or find some
other place for this item to come from. He believed actually
this is a request from the Clerk for additional court security.
He wanted to be sure that they do have the necessary security,
but noted that here again it is another case where we have
Constitutional Officers who have dual responsibilities as the
Clerk does not have control over the bailiff.
Chairman Lyons felt he is hearing the Board members say that
we have already given the Sheriff what his budget is going to be,
and if this is going to be added, it has to come out of some
place else.
Commissioner Bird noted there is a part-time position funded
for this, and he did not believe court is in session every day.
Chairman Lyons felt this is independent of the court
procedure and more aimed toward general security of the offices
and the cash, etc. He felt if the Sheriff or the Clerk really
wants this, they should show up and make their wishes known.
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Commissioner Wodtke realized that a court bailiff needs to
be a deputy, but if we are talking about security because they
are taking in a large amount of cash, he wondered if we have to
depend on the Sheriff,to provide this security.
Administrator Wright noted that we can hire private secur-
ity, which probably would be more expensive, but again asked if
this security is really needed since this is not a high crime
area. He believed that the Tax Collector who is located in the
Administration Building probably takes in more cash than anyone.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously agreed
not to consider the request for a full-time court
bailiff at this time and felt that when establishing
the total budget tonight would be the appropriate
place and time, but noted the advertised millage
cannot be increased.
REQUEST FOR FURNISHINGS FOR SHERIFF'S NORTH COUNTY OFFICE
The Board reviewed the following letter from Sheriff Dobeck:
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PHONE 869.6700
September 3, 1985
Honorable Pat Lyons, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Dear Pat:
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R.T."TIM' DOBECK • 1.'-1),12• RIT'ER COU.Yn'
MEMBER FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
MEMBER OF NATIONAL SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
Vl`-W) DEAC 11. 11L0i?IDA 32561
Several months ago, the County Commissioners unanimously approved a
Sheriff's Office sub -station to be placed in Sebastian. After a
lengthy search, office space in the Washington Plaza was agreed upon
as the most suitable location.
Upon original approval, my office was under the impression that both
renovation of the existing building, as well as, furnishings would
be provided at county expense. Upon recent conversation with Gen-
eral Services Director, Sonny Dean, I have found that while renova-
tion costs were provided, there were not funds available for office
furniture or other necessary items to put this sub -station into
operation. Since this is a new function for the Indian River County
Sheriff's Department, I feel that funds from the Narcotics Seizure
Trust Fund could appropriately be used to provide initial funding.
I have coordinated procurement for the majority of the necessary
furnishings through Carolyn Goodrich and the Indian River County
Purchasing Department. Other needed items have been located through
local businesses and would be selected at the best available price.
In order that we may furnish three (3) offices a reception area,
conference room and record storage area, the estimated cost has been
fixed at $9,150. My request is that the Indian River County Commis-
sion authorize this expenditure to be made from the Narcotics Sei-
zure Trust Fund.
Sincerely,
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R. T. "Tim" Dobeck, Sheriff
Indian River County
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously author-
ized the Sheriff to make the expenditure for
furnishings for his Sebastian office from the
Narcotics Seizure Trust Fund in the amount of
$9,150 per the following budget amendment:
Account Title
Expense -Budget Office
Reserve for Contingency
Account Number
112-600-521-99.93
112-600-581-99.91
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Increase
$9,150.
Decrease
$9,150.
CANCELLATION OF RADIO MAINTENANCE CONTRACT - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
General Services Director Dean reviewed the following memo
and letter:
TO: The Board of County DATE: August 28, 1985 FILE:
Commissioners
SUBJECT: RADIO MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
9. -P - -W, / 44M,
FROM: James P. Wilson, REFERENCES:
Asst. County Attorney
In 1984, Indian River County entered into an agreement regarding service
of County radio equipment with Dave's Communications of Ft. Pierce. --
Steve Wells, Director of Emergency Management, has expressed
dissatisfaction with the service provided by Dave's Communications,
pursuant to this agreement. Particularly, Dave's Communications has
failed to align approximately 100 of the radios as required by Provision
8 of the agreement. Additionally, Dave's Communications has not, until
recently, provided the County with a monthly tabulation of service as
required by Provision 13 of the contract.
Mr. Wells will appear before the Board on September 4th to outline the
particulars of his complaints regarding the contractor's performance and
the Commission must decide whether to honor the time remaining on the
contract at that time. If you have any further questions or comments on
this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me..
August 28, 1985
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Dave's Communications
2530 Okeechobee Road
Ft. Pierce, FL 33450
Re: Radio Maintenance Contract
with Indian River County
Dear Sirs:
This letter is to inform you that on September 4, 1985, at 9:00
A.M., the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
will consider your company's performance under the above -
referenced contract. At that time, the Commission will hear
testimony from Steve Wells, Director of Emergency Management for
Indian River County, regarding your company's alleged breech of
conditions 8 and 13 of the above -referenced contract, as well as
your company's performance in general under the contract.
It would be in your best interest to appear at this meeting in
order to hear Mr. Well's testimony and, if necessary, address the
Board regarding this testimony. If you have any questions or
comments regarding this matter prior to the meeting, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
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Sincerely,9&IXE4) �70 -Wdt4�
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Assistant County Attorney
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Director Dean emphasized that we do not seem to be able to
get together with this company on scheduling these services, and
they do not show up for appointments. He, therefore, did not
believe they have lived up to their contract. Director Dean
further noted that we presently owe them some money, and he would
like to see us cancel the contract because they have not provided
the services agreed to.
Chairman Lyons noted that the backup material indicates
there was a Fong delay between when we called them and the time
when items were actually repaired.
Director Dean stated that he did not feel we need another
contract for this maintenance but that it can be handled on an
as -need basis and save money.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED
by Commissioner Wodtke, to accept staff's recommenda-
tion and authorize cancellation of our contract with
Dave's Communications of Fort Pierce.
Commissioner Wodtke questioned paying the money owed;
whether we might be entitled to any damages; and whether we
should authorize any legal action -to recoup for lost services.
Assistant County Attorney Wilson did not feel it would be
appropriate to try to collect damages and stated he would just
like to cancel this contract immediately and not pay anything
further on it. He explained that we always have had a right to
cancel with 30 days' notice, and all he is doing here is avoiding
the thirty day notice because they haven't lived up to contract.
In discussion, it was noted that no one was present
representing Dave's Communications.
Commissioner Wodtke stressed he would not like to send a
signal to anyone with whom we have a contract, that if they do
not provide service, we will simply cancel and not ask for
damages.
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In further discussion Commissioners Scurlock and Wodtke
agreed to add to their Motion that the Board would authorize
legal staff to take whatever steps they saw fit.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION ON THE MOTION
AS AMENDED. It was voted on and carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING - ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES (OSLO RD/74TH AVE. NODE)
The hour of 9:10 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy
Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication
attached, to -wit:
VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL
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COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER:
STATE OF FLORIDA
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Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath
Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press-Joumal is a newspaper published at
Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, and that the said newspaper has heretofore
says that he is Business Manager of t pp Vero Beach Press-Joumal, a weekly newspaper published
been continuously published In said Indian River County, Florida, weekly and has been enteredp,.
at Vero Beach in Indian River CounttA Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being
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tiserrent; and affiant further say,, that he has neither paid nor promised any person, or
corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advert
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tisement for publication in the said newspaper.
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Sworn 'fo and subscribed before me -this day of A.D.
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for a period of one year next preceeding the publication of attached copy of adver-a�7i
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tiserrent; and affiant further say,, that he has neither paid nor promised any person, or
corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advert
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to appeal' any. decision ,trade ,on ,the above matter, he/she will need a
Vnd for. such purposes; he7ehe may need to ensureahat a verbatim
made. whlctCinclude9,testimony,and''evidence upomwhich the appeal
Chief Planner Shearer made the staff presentation, as
follows:
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TO: The Honorable Members DATE. August 23, 1985 FILE:
of the Board of
County Commissioners
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: COUNTY -INITIATED REQUEST
SUBJECT: TO ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES
FOR THE OSLO ROAD AND
Robert KeatingCAICP 74th AVENUE COMMERCIAL/
Planning & Development Director INDUSTRIAL NODE
FROM: 9S REFERENCES:
Richard Shearer, AICP Oslo Rd & 74 Ave Node
Chief, Long -Range Planning RICH2
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
regular meeting of September 4, 1985.
DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS
The Planning Department is initiating a request to establish
boundaries for the 230 acre Oslo Road and 74th Avenue
commercial/industrial node.
On September 12, 1984, the Board of County Commissioners adopted
an amendment to the text of the land use element of the Compre-
hensive Plan which provided for establishing boundaries for each
of the nodes as generally depicted on the Land Use Map and
generally described in the text of the land use element of the
Comprehensive Plan.
On June 13, 1985, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5 -to -0
to recommend approval of this request.
ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS
The proposed boundaries of the Oslo Road and 74th Avenue node
were prepared based on the following criteria:
1) The general description and size constraint of the
node as described in the text of the land use element;
2) The existing industrial uses in the general area
of the node;
3) The existing zoning pattern; and
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4) Property boundaries.
All of the nodes are generally described in the Comprehensive
Plan. The Oslo Road and 74th Avenue node is described as:
"A two hundred thirty (230) acre commercial/ industrial
node is located at the southwest corner of the 74th
Avenue (Range Line Road) and Oslo Road intersection."
All of the existing industrial uses and all of the existing
industrial zoning in the general area of the node are included in
the node boundary. The node boundary follows property boundaries
except for a couple of properties lying in more than one zoning
district; in these cases the node boundary follows the commercial
zoning district boundary. The proposed node boundary includes
the following: I1) Ocean Spray . . . . .65.45 acres;'
+ 2) Hercules Pectin Plant. . .19.87 acres;
3) New Truss Plant. . . . . .4.85 acres.
IRECOMMENDATION
Based on the above analysis, including the Planning and Zoning
Commission's recommendation, the staff recommends approval.
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Planner Shearer reported that currently there are approxi-
mately 180 acres of industrial zoned land southwest of the
intersection and more than 100 acres commercially zoned in this
area. Staff put together a proposal to include all the indus-
trial zoned land in the node, plus some additional commercial
land immediately adjacent.
Discussion ensued regarding the boundaries, and Planner
Shearer referred to the map in the backup material which
represents 230 acres. He noted that they do have a site plan on
the little area of C-1 that juts out east of 74th Ave. S.W.
Commissioner Scurlock believed that the DOT long range plan-
ning indicates re priorities that the next interchange would be
at Oslo and 1-95, and he wondered if we are getting into some
kind of problem locating the node so far from that intersection
and then trying to in -fill. Chairman Lyons concurred with this
concern.
Planner Shearer noted that these boundaries are based on the
description of the node in the plan. If and when there is an
interchange at Oslo, he believed staff then would have to take
another look, expand the node, and modify the description at that
time.
Administrator Wright noted that we have existing uses in
there now for about 40% of the node; he emphasized that even if
they started building the interchange today, it would take about
three years, and he, therefore, felt we should wait till then and
expand the noded accordingly.
Director Keating advised that this is primarily an indus-
trial node with the truss plant, the pectin plant, etc., and he
felt until we get the interchange and there is sufficient demand
for it, the commercial there will be accessory commercial. He
felt when the time comes, staff would be looking at either
recommending the establishment of an entirely new node around the
interchange or a substantial expansion of this one.
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Commissioner Wodtke felt that in the Comprehensive Plan we
were talking about a 10-20 year plan, and in looking ahead for
that period of time, he believed it is logical to assume this
would be a prime area for some qualified industrial development
and that the interchange would be beneficial in attracting
qualified industry.
Commissioner Scurlock agreed we are looking at longer than a
five year plan, and felt we are kidding ourselves not to believe
that this will be a major intersection, which he felt will have a
little more intense type use than the node at the Route 60
interchange.
Administrator Wright continued to stress that we can change
this when the time comes, and he did not feel we will see an
intercha.nge at Olso in the next five years.
Debate continued, and Director Keating stated that if the
Board desires, staff can put this in the form of a proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendment and lay out the advantages and
disadvantages. He noted that after October 1st, we will be able
to deal with Comprehensive Plan changes twice a year, but only at
two meetings.
Commissioner Bird felt possibly we should go ahead and
approve the recommended boundaries today and have staff come back
with an analysis about the area to the interchange.
The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard.
Attorney Richard Bogosian came before the Board representing
Mr. Scappaticcio, who owns approximately 74 acres west and
northwest of the boundaries of this node. His request to expand
this node apparently has been going on since 1981, and at one
time Attorney Dan Kilbride came before the Board in this regard.
The Minutes of that meeting indicate the Board was seriously
considering including this parcel of land within the industrial
node. The proposed node, however, does not include this
property, and they would like to have it included. Attorney
Bogosian further noted that it has been his observation that the
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DOT will not build the interchange until there is a need for it,
and there will not be a need until there is substantial develop-
ment in the area. He also felt if the node were expanded so that
commercial/industrial land could be competitvely priced, it would
be very beneficial. Attorney Bogosian continued to stress that
if we create the need, then we will get the interchange. He
believed this is.an excellent location and urged the Board to
give consideration to including his client's parcel.
Commissioner Scurlock believed the Board will act on what
is before us today and staff will come back with additional data
re expanding the node.
Bill Bieschke, real estate broker, next came before the_
Board, also representing the Scappaticcios who own property on
the northwest corner of Oslo and Range Roads. He noted that in
Sunday's paper there was an article referring to a proposed
four -lane expansion of Oslo Road in the future, and he believed
that this area where we already have the Hercules plant, the
pectin plant, the truss plant, and the wastewater plant a mile
north, especially with a future interchange and access to U.S.[,
is an ideal location for industry. He favored expansion of the
node on Oslo Road, but felt there is an additional location which
should be included. Mr. Bieschke informed the Board that the
property which he is talking about has the potential for bringing
in some light industry which would both broaden the County tax
base and provide employment, and he is, in fact, talking to
prospects from Ohio and Realtor Schlitt about this property
currently.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously closed
the public hearing.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously adopted
Ordinance 85-75 establishing boundaries for the
230 acre commercial/industrial node at 74th Ave.
and Oslo Road and also directed staff to do a
further analysis of the area and come back with
a recommendation.
ORDINANCE #85 - 75
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING. BOUNDARIES
FOR THE 230 ACRE COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL NODE AT 74TH
AVENUE AND OSLO ROAD AS GENERALLY DESCRIBED IN THE TEXT
OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND DEPICTED ON THE LAND USE
MAP OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN;
PROVIDING FOR BOUNDARY MAP OF THE NODE AND EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners has amended
the County's Comprehensive Plan to provide for establishing
boundaries for every commercial, commercial/industrial,
industrial, tourist/commercial, and hospital/commercial
node; and,
WHEREAS, The Planning and Zoning Commission has held a
public hearing and subsequently made a recommendation to
establish boundaries for this node; and,
WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners has held a
public hearing on these proposed boundaries at which parties
in interest and citizens had an opportunity to be heard;
and,
`WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners is empowered
to adopt these boundaries to assist in the implementation of
the County's Comprehensive Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of County
Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that:
SECTION 1
The attached map labled as "Attachment All shall be the
official boundaries of the 230 acre 74th Avenue and Oslo
Road commercial/industrial node.
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EFFECTIVE DATE
The provisions of this ordinance shall become effective
upon receipt from the Florida Secretary of State of official
acknowledgement that this ordinance has been filed with the
Department of State.
Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commission-
ers of Indian River County, Florida on the 4th day of
September 1985.
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UPPER ST. JOHNS RIVER BASIN SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Environmental Planner Challacombe reviewed the Ad Hoc
Committee recommendations, noting that there is one correction -
on page 5 of the memo, where they made comments on various sites,
Site E should be corrected to Site D.
TO: DATE: FILE:
The Honorable Members August 21, 1985
of the Board of County
Commissioners
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE:
SUBJECT:
o ert M. K at ng,0 ICP
Planning & Development Director
UPPER ST. JOHNS RIVER
BASIN SURFACE WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN - ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
GENERAL DESIGN
MEMORANDUM: FINAL
RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE
AD HOC COMMITTEE
FROM: �--- REFERENCES:
Art Challacombe St. Johns
Chief, Environmental Planning DIS:BADAP
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
regular meeting on September 4, 1985.
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS:
The Upper St. Johns River Basin Plan is part of an overall
flood control project for central and southern Florida. The
first authorization for flood control in central and southern
Florida was the Flood Control Act approved June 30, 1948. That
authorization included most of the works necessary to afford
flood protection to the agricultural development south of Lake
Okeechobee and the highly developed urban area along the lower
east coast of the State. The 1948 authorization did not
include any works in the Upper St. Johns River Basin.
The remaining works of the Comprehensive Plan for Flood Control
and other purposes for Central and Southern Florida, including
all works in the Upper St. Johns River Basin,' were authorized
by, the Flood Control Act approved September 3, 1954. That
authorization specifically recognized that the plan of -improve-
ment would require refinement and that modifications, within
the scope and purpose of the authorization, could be made at
the discretion of the Chief of Engineers.
This report (Part III, Upper St. Johns River Basin and Related
Areas; Supplement 2, General Design Memorandum, Upper St. Johns
River Basin, Addendum 3) is a reevaluation report of the
authorized project. Included is updated information on the
basin and the evaluations of variations to the basic concept
plan. The several plans were studied to determine if each was
implementable from engineering, economic, socioeconomic, and
institutional viewpoints. Additionally, each plan was reviewed
to determine how it would be impacted by Federal cost-sharing
guidelines and by the Water Resources Development Act of 1974,
which requires that consideration be given to nonstructural
alternatives for flood damage prevention or reduction.
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The St. Johns River Water Management
responsibility of local sponsorship
River Basin Project by signing an
eration with the Corps of Engineers o
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District (SJRWMD) took the
of the Upper St. Johns
agreement of local coop -
n December 31, 1976.
At the present time, all work on the authorized project is
suspended. Maintenance of existing levees and structures is
carried out in accordance with local cooperation agreements.
This report provides new directions to the project by recom-
mending what Federal actions should be taken with regard to the
authorized plan -- both constructed and unconstructed portions
and new features that would be constructed to supplement
existing facilities or replace facilities no longer necessary
under the final plan.
The Federal objective in the preparation of the General Design
Memorandum is to develop a plan for the Upper St. Johns River
Basin which would contribute to national economic development
consistent with protecting the nation's environment.
More specifically, the following items were evaluated during
preparation of this report.
a. Flood Control. The basin was modeled to determine
cost effective means for achieving flood damage
reduction.
b. Irrigation Demands. The irrigation needs of the
upper basin were evaluated. These needs were those
that could be met by --withdrawals of water from Blue
Cypress Lake and the water management areas.
C. Significant Environmental Impacts. Areas where
significant environmental impacts could occur have
been identified as the Jane Green Creek Upland
Detention Area, Indian River (due to releases through
the C-54 Canal), the Fort Drum Marsh Conservation
Area, and the Blue Cypress Marsh Conservation Area.
The plan for Indian River County includes the development of
two (2) marsh conservation areas, two (2) stormwater management -
areas, conveyance capacity improvements for a number of exist-
ing canals and levee construction.
1) Ft. Drum Marsh Conservation Area (FDMCA)
FDMCA will be created south of SR 60 to provide for
stormwater detention and water conservation on
existing marsh, diked marsh and agricultural areas
which will cover 18,040 acres.
A total of approximately 19.2 miles of new levees
with a crest elevation of 34.0 ft NGVD will be
constructed to create this storage area and also to
provide flood protection to the adjoining agricul-
tural areas.
2) Blue Cypress Marsh Conservation Area (BCMCA)
BCMCA is a primary water storage area in the Upper
St. Johns River Basin. It will receive discharge
from FDMCA and runoff from the tributaries west of
Blue Cypress Lake. This marsh conservation area is
bounded to the north by the Fellsmere Grade and south
by SR 60.
3) Blue Cypress Stormwater Management Area (BCSMA)
This 9680 acre stormwater management area will be
located between SR 60 and Fellsmere Water Control
District covering land areas east and west of SR 512
for the management of stormwaters from St. Johns
Water Control District (SJWCD) reservoir and other
agricultural developments.
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4) St. Johns Stormwater Management Area (SJSMA)
SJSMA is 6200 acre stormwater management area between
Fellsmere Grade and Zig Zag Canal within the boundary
of the Fellsmere Water Control District (FWCD). This
storage area will receive stormwater discharged from
BCSMA, BCMCA, and the agricultural area to the east.
The construction of SJSMA will produce a significant
recovery of the stormwater from the area within FWCD
that is currently being discharged to tidewater via
the C-54 Canal.
ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS:
On June 19, 1985 the Ad Hoc Committee To Study The S t . John's
River Upper Basin Plan held its first meeting. Since that
time, the Committee has held two additional meetings and has
attended a public workshop sponsored by the St. Johns River
Water Management District (SJRWMD). At its last meeting the
Committee prepared a list of comments and recommendations
regarding the General Design Memorandum to be sent to the Army
Corps of Engineers and the SJRWMD.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Ad Hoc Committee recommends that the Board of County
Commissioners authorize staff to forward the following comments
and modifications to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding
the General Design Memorandum.
1) The Fellsmere Grade:
This Grade has been maintained by Indian River County for
public access for over 50 years. The western two miles that
lie adjacent to the Osceola County line has been under a County
maintenance agreement with Osceola County since the early
1950s. The County also designated this corridor in their
Comprehensive Land Use Plan as .-a Historic and Scenic Road.
Indian River County and Osceola County built this road in the
early 1920's and worked with the old State Road Department in
the 1930's to improve it as an east -west corridor. The public
has used this road for over 75 years. This road has never been
"abandoned" by the public as stated in the G.D.M. The
east -west travel was discontinued in the late 1940's, but
approximately 8 miles from County Road 507 to the M Canal is
used for recreational purposes.
The G.D.M. should include the establishment and continued
availability of the Fellsmere Grade for a future east -west
transportation corridor to serve the residents of 'Indian River
County, Brevard County, and Osceola County. Establishment of
the Grade for future use will provide not only transportation
benefits, but will minimize adverse environmental impacts to
the newly restored marsh when an east -west corridor is needed.
The Grade will also provide an evacuation route from the urban
coastline areas.
2) Water SuDD1
a) The G.D.M. does not address the Main Canal" and the large
amounts of fresh water discharges that was to be assumed
going into the north fork of the Sebastian River. Dis-
cussion with the District indicates a structure being
planned to the east of one pump station in the Main Canal.
The water flowing into the Main Canal will be diverted
westward into the "Stick Marsh", a major component of the
Corps's G.D.M. The G.D.M. does not address this structure
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and diversion, but the Corps uses the volume of water
involved to justify the expansion of the SJWMA into the
"Stick Marsh". The G.D.M. should clarify this situation
by making the Main Canal and the planned structure a part
of the Corps's project plans (not District works) - the
volume of water involved is alread
y part of their plan.
b) . A District structure appears in the C-65 Canal of the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers Project Plan. This structure has
the capacity of moving water from the Blue Cypress Marsh
Conservation Area into the SJWMA. This District structure
is not mentioned or discussed in the G.D.M. The District
has not been able to supply information on this structure
and its purpose. The specific function and capabilities
of this structure should be made part of the G.D.M.
C) The landowners along the East boundary of the B.C.W.M.A.
have a major problem of being on the Western slope of "Ten
Mile Ridge" and proposed levee L-77 will in effect create
an upland retention area on these private properties. The
G.D.M. presently does not address the steps which must be
taken to ensure that these and other properties which are
adjacent to the project will have adequate drainage
access. Properties which will not have adequate drainage
capacity as a result of this plan should be identified and
solutions sought prior to any further action by the Corps
and the District.
d) There are several references made in the G.D.M. as to_the
availability of irrigation water as a result of the -
project. Page 127 states, "The SJRWMD must also determine
whether the additional water made available by the system
should be used for irrigation, maintenance of downstream
flows, or both". To achieve this objective, the G.D.M.
should include a consumptive use management plan which
ensures that Indian River County will receive an equitable
share of water from the St. John's Basin when needed.
This plan should include information and input from local
water managers and users.
e) The management of adequate water levels south of the
Fellsmere Grade should be maintained to near normal
conditions as they have existed in the last 40 years.
3) Recreation:
a) The recreation section of the G.D.M. does not clearly
identify recreational demand and needs. This is particu-
larly evident in Table B-5. This table represents a
particular methodology used to determine the type of
recreational facilities needed in the project area. The
table and methodology should be explained clearly in the
document text in such a manner that it is understandable
to the reader.
b) Site A (Fort Drum MCA Multi -Use Recreation Area) this site
should be managed by the Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish
Commission and identified as a Type I recreational area in
the G.D.M.
c) Site B (Blue Cypress Marsh - S -96D Access Area)
This area should be divided into two sites, with parking
spaces located at the north end of the BCWMA. Access
should be located by the levee road adjacent to the S -96D
structure as proposed in the G.D.M. Another site should
be established on the south end of BCWMA (McClarty Block)
with the additional parking spaces and support facilities
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d) Site C (Hwy 512 Bank Fishing Area)
The site offered under this plan will only support fifteen
parking spaces with facilities in an area of approximately 2 to
3 miles (east side only) of Highway 512. Other bank fishing
now occurs on both east and west sides of Highway 512 on this 2
to 3 miles of road. More recreation areas with facilities
should be provided for the bank fisherman on Highway 512 to
utilize the Blue Cypress WMA. This site should also provide
boat launching facilities located on canals bordering the north
levee east and west of S.R. 512. These launching facilities
will enhance the overall capacity of the BCWMA to accommodate
present and future boat fishing activities.
e) Site E (S-96 Boat Access)
This recreation site is located on the existing Fellsmere
Grade. The Grade as mentioned in Recommendation 1 is a
important part of this entire project. The recreation plan for
this area of Site E should be subject to Recommendation 1 and
input of the recreation advisory council and local recreation
users.
f) Site F (S-157 Bank Fishing Area)
This site is incorrectly described as being located on the
Fellsmere Grade. The Fellsmere Grade does not exist to the
east of County Road 507. This recreation. site does not seem to
have the potential suggested in the G.D.M. The fishing may not
be of the quality offered elsewhere in the project. Boating or
water skiing therefore, may be the only attraction for this
area. This area is in Brevard County.
g) The Stick Marsh, designated in the G.D.M. as part of the
SJWMA should continue to be identified as a Type II
recreational area, allowing public access during dry periods.
h) Additional boat ramps should be provided in SJWMA
through levee L-75 and the Fellsmere grade.
i) Indian River County continues to favor the northeast 200
acres adjacent to SR. 512 of Garcia Ranch site as the future
location of a shooting range. This site should be included in
the G.D.M.
4) Coordination & Management:
The G.D.M. should include an appendix which clearly identifies
the interrelationships between the structures managed by the
Corps, those of the St. John's River Water Management District,
and any private structures which will impact the overall
system.
Intergovernmental Relations Director Thomas doubted the
general public is aware that the updated total construction cost
of the project is over 183 million dollars, and of this for the
eight recreation sites mentioned, six of which are in Indian
River County, the estimated cost is 3.9 million. His analysis of
the various statements made in the plan would be that the 3.9
million will be dike construction to be used within the overall
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plan and that the recreation will be incidental to it.
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Director
Thomas further emphasized that nowhere in the plan does it say
anything as to when this will be open for recreational use. It
was his belief that if they are estimating five years, this area
could be closed for as much as ten years, which, in effect, would
put the quietus on it.
Commissioner Scurlock believed Mr. Thomas was suggesting
that during the construction period there be provision made for
use, of the recreation areas so that we don't go away and just
forget about them.
Susie Wilson, member of the Ad Hoc Committee, noted that in
their recommendation they did ask that the Stick Marsh should
continue to be identified as a Type II recreational area,
allowing public access during period of dryness. Mrs. Wilson
stated she would recommend rewording this to request that the
designation as a Type II area be kept in effect until such time
as construction is completed and that would keep it open to the
public, if the District would agree to it.
Commissioner Bird asked if Mrs. Wilson was talking about
changing the recommendation re the Fort Drum recreation area, and
Director Thomas noted that Mrs. Wilson is referring only to one
particular area, the Stick Marsh. -
Chairman Lyons believed the committee came up with a
recommendation, and he did not believe we would want to amend the
committee's recommendation without consulting the committee.
Commissioner Scurlock also did not feel we can change their
recommendation, but we do need to act on the recommendations, and
he believed we can modify it to be sure that recreation area will
be available to the general public during the time of construc-
tion, which could be exceedingly lengthy.
Director Thomas agreed with the committee's recommendation
but wished to add to it as he felt it should include all the
eight recreation areas and not just be limited to one area.
Mrs. Wilson agreed with Director Thomas.
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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED
by Commissioner Wodtke, to accept the recommenda-
tions of the Ad Hoc Committee to be forwarded to
the District and to include some additional language
that would secure the use of that land for the
public for recreational purposes during the period
of construction.
Commissioner Bird pointed out the possibility that at some
point the construction might present some hazard to the public
safety, and he felt we should just say the land should be made
available to every extent possible.
Chairman Lyons complimented the Ad Hoc Committee, Environ-
mental Planner Challacombe, and Director Thomas, on their work.
He felt they did a fine analysis.
Mrs. Wilson informed the Board that these recommendations
should be forwarded to the Corps and St. Johns District should
have a copy. She then brought up Fellsmere Grade, and Planner
Challacombe felt that should be handled as a separate item.
Commissioner Wodtke wished to know whose responsibility it
will be to manage these recreation areas and maintain them.
Commissioner Bird noted that he had asked the staff of the
St. Johns District that question, and their answer was that one
of the main functions of the Advisory Council that is being set
up is to advise the Governing Board re these matters. It was
further emphasized that at this time they are talking conceptu-
ally; these details will come along further in the planning
process and with input from the Advisory Council.
Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that is why it is so
important for us to have proper representation on the Advisory
Council.
Commissioner Bird noted that Blue Cypress Lake County Park
is alluded to in the Executive Summary of the Project, but he
stressed that when we pass the committee's report along, we are
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not relinquishing our control and ownership of that park. If we
can work out arrangements with them to make some needed
improvements in that area and still have the County maintain
control and ownership, he believed it would be to the public's
benefit, but that is our only access to that lake; we are lucky
to have it; and he felt strongly that we want to hang on to it.
Mrs. Wilson believed we will be able to work this out with
the District in the future, and Commissioner Bird agreed that the
District has' -said they are in the water management business not
in the recreation business, but that they are willing to work
with us on it.
Commissioner Wodtke asked Marvin Carter of Carter Associ-
ates, who is engineer for Indian River Farms, if he had any
concerns re the water management aspect.
Mr. Carter stated that his main concern re the whole project
once it is in place is how the management of it will affect the
water in Indian River County. He felt this concern is brought
out in the Ad Hoc Committee report, and it depends on a
continuing working relationship between the District and the
County. Mr. Carter felt, from an engineering standpoint, the
project offers a lot of flood protection which we have not had,
and really have not needed so far, but he personally was having a
hard time adjusting to the regionalization and wondering if our
water sources will be there when we need them.
Mr. Carter also discussed the importance of Fellsmere Grade,
noting that it there is a differential of 10' in grade from one
side of Fellsmere Grade to the other side, and it actually is
holding the water in Indian River County and in Blue Cypress
Lake. He hoped we can maintain this road as it has existed the
last 40-50 years. Mr. Carter continued to express his hope that
politically we don't get a large population to the north saying
they need the water.
Commissioner Wodtke noted that there has been a critical
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shortage of water in the Brevard area, and the City of Cocoa is
bringing their drinking water from the Orlando area.
Mrs. Wilson stated that Brevard and Indian River Counties
are the two largest water users in the 19 county district, and
the Ad Hoc Committee did make a recommendation that Indian River
1-iounty should reserve the right for use of this water.
Commissioner Bird expressed concern about the C-54 canal and
asked if its average water level is maintained by ground water
level or by discharges from the west coming through the canal or
by a combination.
Mr. Carter explained that there are two sets of structures
that maintain that level.
Commissioner Bird believed the present plan is to reduce
significantly the amount of water coming through the C-54 canal
and discharging into the river, which makes sense from a water
management standpoint, but it will have an effect on the
recreational value of the canal.
Mr. Carter did not anticipate any significant different in
the operation of the canal except to reduce the times they need
to open those structures.
COMMISSIONER SCURLOCK CALLED FOR THE QUESTION.
It was voted on and carried unanimously.
Chairman Lyons had another concern. He noted that obviously
the St. Johns River is a major asset for the State of Florida.
Our county, however, is taking some thousands of dollars off our
tax rolls, as are other counties to the north, to assure the life
of this river for the benefit of everyone between here and
Jacksonville, and he would like the Committee to take a look at
the percentage of our contribution, which is being borne by a
relatively small number of people, and give some consideration to
trying to get legislation to have the District collect monies and
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pay the counties the equivalent of what they have lost from their
tax base.
Commissioner Bird commented that he brought up this concern,
and the District's answer was that they feel the project will be
of such benefit to the properties near it in Indian River County,
that it will offset what is lost.
Mrs. Wilson pointed out that the District has 19 counties,
and felt all the others would say why should they put their tax
dollars down -here.
Chairman Lyons emphasized that he would like to see an
analysis done of who is giving and who is paying and then take
this up with the state, not with the District.
LETTER FROM ST. JOHNS RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT RE MAKE UP
OF RECREATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
Commissioner Scurlock noted that this is the item added to
the agenda by Attorney Vitunac after receiving the following
letter and other information from the St. Johns Water Management
District:
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MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT
August 30. 1985
Mr. Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney
Indian River County Commission
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Dear Mr. Vitunac:
POST OFFICE BOX 1429 • PALATKA, FLORIDA 32078.1429
9041328-8321
20 -OPS -3 0-3 4
Thank you for forwarding Resolution No. 85-83 adopted by the County
Commission on August 14. I'm sorry you were unsuccessful in your attempt to
have someone interrupt our meeting on August 13th to read this into the
record. However, as you are probably aware this agenda item was continued
until our September meeting. Your resolution will be included as back-up
for this item at that time.
For your information, I'm enclosing a copy of staff's back-up memo as well
as a draft resolution that will be considered at the Land Acquisition
Committee meeting on September 10th. The staff's recommendation as to the
representation on the committee includes two members from Brevard and Indian
River Counties, respectively. We presently have Mr. Thomas listed as one
voting member and will await the county's recommendation as to the second
voting member and.the.alternate member.
As stated in the staff's recommendations, the intent of the Council or-
ganization is that of an advisory nature to the Governing Board, and was
never intended to be a policy -setting committee.
I hope the enclosed information answers some of the concerns expressed in
your letter and the Commission's resolution.
Sincerely,
%Y� r
Henry Dean
Executive Director
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Enclosures
IDWAL H. OWEN, JR.
Chairman - Jacksonville
FRANK X. FRIEDMANN, JR.
Jacksonville
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MICHAEL BRADDOCK
Vice -Chairman - Pierson
FRANCES S. PIGNONE
Orlando
LYNNE CAPEHART
RALPH E SIMMONS
Secretary - Gainesville
Treasurer - Fernandina Beach
JIM T. SWANN
Cocoa
KELLY SMITH, JR.
JOHN L. MINTON
Palatka
Vero Beach
HENRY DEAN
Executive Director
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MISSION, ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
UPPER ST. JOHNS RECRFATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
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1. The overall mission of the Council is to assist and support the
"District" through its Governing Board and staff in the development
of a model regional recreational area to be known as the Upper St.
Johns Recreational Area situated on lands owned, leased or otherwise
controlled by the "District".
2. Allied missions of the Council following approvals by the Governing
Board may include:
a. Development of recommendations for financing the recreational
facilities or management needs of the Upper St. Johns
Recreational Area.
b. Development of recommendations for proper regulation and en-
forcement of the rules governing recreational uses of the Upper
St. Johns Recreational Area.
c. Development of recommendations for informing the public of the
recreational opportunities available within the. Upper.St. Johns
Recreational -Area. °
3. All missions of the Council solely involve recreational planning,
implementation or management recommendations and shall always be
secondary to the primary considerations of the Governing Board of
the "District" in managing its lands for water management purposes.
B. Organization
1. The Council shall have a membership of 16 voting members.
2. Each member may be selected by a process to be determined solely by
the representative body..
3. Each representative body may also designate a single alternate for
each of its voting members who may vote only in the event the
regular member is unable to attend a Council meeting.
4. Voting members and alternates serve at the will of their
representative organizations and may be replaced or retained as
desired so long as the "District" is always notified in writing at
least two weeks prior to a scheduled Council meeting of any changes
in member or alternate representatives.
5. The Council shall be chaired by the member representing the
"District" or in that member's absence, by the "District" alternate.
6. The membership of the -Council shall be composed of representatives
from the following organizations:
a. St. Johns River Water Management District (one member and one
alternate).'
b. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission (one member and one
alternate).
c. Florida Department of Natural Resources, Division of Recreation
and Parks (one member and one alternate).
d. Florida Department of Natural Resources, Division of Archives
and Records (one member and one alternate).
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e. Florida Division of Forestry (one member and one alternate). .
f. Brevard County Recreational and Parks Department (two members
and two alternates).
g. Indian River County Recreation and Parks Department (two members
and two alternates).
h. League of Women Voters (one member and one alternate).
i. Florida Audubon Society (one member and one alternate).
j. Florida Wildlife Federation (one member and one alternate).
k. Florida Sportmen Council (one member and one alternate).
1. Friends of the St. Johns (one member and one alternate).
m. Airboat Association of Florida (one member and one alternate).
n. Florida Trail Association (one member, and one alternate).:
7. The Governing Board of the "District" may amend the membership of
the Council from time..to . time as it , deans , advisable to achieve its
purposes.
•8. In the event of a tie vote on any issue being considered by --the
Council, the member or alternate representing the "District". may
cast one additional vote to break a tie vote.
C. Meetings
1.. The Council shall meet at least once a -month and may meet as fre-
quently as its members determine is necessary to effectively carry
out its purpose.
2. All Council meetings shall be properly noticed, based on an agenda
of items which the -Council plans to consider in the next noticed
meeting.
a. All. Council. meetings'. shall be summa ized. into -a. set of�_:iniiiu£es -and
shall be available for adoption by the Council at each subsequent
meeting of the Council.
4, The Chairman of the Council shall appoint one or more.District
-employees as staff coordinators to be responsible for-notcinq
preparation and distribution of agendas, completion and distribution
of minutes andsuch other administrative assignments as are-neces-
nary to support -the Council. .
5`. Except as otherwise provided herein; Roberts Rules of Order shall
prescribe the parlimentary procedures of the Council.
b. All regular Council meetings shall be held in the immediate area of
the upper St. Johns River basin.
7. All Council meetings shall be open to the public and shall provide a
reasonable opportunity for public c=rent on each appropriate agenda
item.
8. The Chairman of the Council may appoint subcommittees or working
groups as are necessary to carry out any special assignments deter-
mined to be needed by the Council.
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9. The Chairman may conduct meetings informally by consensus, however,
any issue may be required to be determined by a vote by any voting
Council member who requests the Chairman to call the question to a
vote.
10. A copy of the minutes of each Council meeting shall be included un-
der an agenda item in the next possible regular Governing Board
meeting of the "District".
11. The Chairman of the Council or his designated representatives) will
report all Council recommendations or make presentations on behalf
of the Council as an agendaed item for the consideration of the Land
Management Committee of the Governing Board.
D. Responsibilities
1. To become familiar with the nature and characteristics of individual
parcels of land and with the entire land area available for public
outdoor recreation within the Upper St. Johns Recreational Area as
identified by the "District" both in terms of priority and in terms
of location.
2. To become familiar with the existing and proposed recreational
management plans and recreational uses within the Upper St. Johns
Recreational Area.
3. To become familiar with projected future recreational uses or needs
which should be considered in developing an overall recreational
management plan for the Upper St. Johns Recreational Area.
4. To become familiar with the primary water management purposes as-
sociated with individual parcels aggregate parcels and all lands in
the Upper St. Johns Recreational Area.
5. To become familiar with all land, project, legal or other considera-
tions which may limit, favor or otherwise influence the optimum
pattern and types of recreational uses recommended for certain areas
of the Upper St. Johns Recreational Area._
6. To. assist the "District" in developing interim recreational manage-
ment concepts or plans and over the longer term, to assist the
District in developing a comprehensive recreational management plan
for the entire Upper St. Johns Recreational Area.
7. To assist the "District" in evaluating and recommending alternative
methods to finance the costs associated with the development of
recreational facilities and for the management of recreational uses.
8. To assist the "District" in informing the public of recreational
opportunities and responsibilities associated with the use of the
Upper St. Johns Recreational Area.
9. To assist the "District" in avoiding and allaying recreational user
conflicts or proposed land uses which may be in conflict with recom-
mended recreational uses within the Upper St. Johns Recreational
Area.
10. To assist the "District" in identifying specific problems associated
with recreational management within the Upper St. Johns Recreational
Area as may from time to time come to the attention of the Council.
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Attorney Vitunac reviewed his efforts to bring the
Commission's Resolution regarding the creation of the Advisory
Council to the attention of the District, and noted that they
apparently have amended the make-up of the Council to include two
members from each Indian River and Brevard Counties and have
emphasized that the council is advisory only, not policy-making.
If we are happy with this, there is no need to answer except to
thank them.
Administrator Wright suggested that the Board argue the
representation. He did not know what the League of Women Voters,
for instance, has to do with this or why they should have a
representative.
Commissioner Bird commented that when we adopted a Resolu-
tion asking for 50% representation, he did not realize the County
was going to be advising re property all the way to Jacksonville.
He, therefore, felt to have four members between Indian River
County and Brevard County is a reasonable compromise.
Commissioner Wodtke pointed out that the mission of the
Council is to assist and support the District in the development
of a model regional recreation area to be known as the Upper St.
Johns Recreational Area, which he felt actually refers to the
recreational sites in Indian River County and Brevard County, and
he did not feel comfortable with someone in Jacksonville telling
us how to run those sites. If the League of Women Voters has a
representative, he felt that representative should be from either
Indian River or Brevard County.
Mrs. Wilson believed their representative will be from
Satellite Beach. She felt the District basically made up their
list of representatives from organizations that expressed an
interest in serving in this capacity. She did feel the
representative from the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
should be from our local area.
Motion was made by Commissioner Scurlock, seconded by
Commissioner Bowman, to authorize Commissioner Bird and
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appropriate
staff to attend the meeting in Palatka to
argue our
case for as much representation as we can get.
Commissioner Scurlock believed there is a fine line involved
here. He did not want to push the District to the extent that we
can't work with them.
Mrs. Wilson agreed; she felt the District has made a big
step by even forming the committee and did not want to put them
on the defensive.
John Minton, our local representative with the St. Johns
Water Management District, emphasized that this Advisory Council
is only going to advise the District Board. He noted that he is
a local resident, and the County, therefore, does have local
representation on the Board. He agreed that even though the
District covers 19 counties, most of the efforts of the
Recreation Council will be in -'this area, but informed the Board
that the organizations that will have representatives have been
requested to pick local representative; so, he felt our county
actually will have more representation than is now anticipated.
Chairman Lyons stated that he personally would be inclined
to accept the District's amended representation as a reasonable
compromise, and he wished to know how Mr. Minton felt about us
trying to argue for more representation.
Mr. Minton did believe that it would hurt the County's case.
He noted that people in Jacksonville will want to know why they
are spending so much money in Indian River County, and the
District has to sell this project at both ends. He agreed land
will be taken off the County's tax roll, but most of that land is
marsh and wetlands, which does not contribute greatly to taxes in
any event. There are so many state restrictions that a lot of
this land cannot be used for anything, and it was Mr. Minton's
opinion that if the state is recommending these lands can't be
used, the state should own them.
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Commissioners Scurlock and Bowman agreed to withdraw their
Motion.
Commissioner Bi.rd felt we should move ahead and make the
second appointment to the Advisory Council today.
Commissioner Wodtke noted that Director Thomas was previ-
ously appointed to this Recreation Advisory Council, but felt
this is important enough that we should have a County
Commissioner sitting on one seat and that Brevard County should
also.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously
appointed Commissioner Bird as the County's
second representative to the Recreation Advisory
Council.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously
appointed Susie Wilson as alternate for
Commissioner Bird on the said Recreation
Advisory Council.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously
appointed Environmental Planner Art Challacombe
as alternate for Director "Tommy" Thomas on the
said Recreation Advisory Council.
Commissioner Bird noted that our Resolution will be pre-
sented to the St. Johns River Water Management District at the
meeting of their Land Acquisition Committee on September 10th,
and Mr. Minton explained that is a committee of Board members and
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they will make a recommendation to the Governing Board which will
meet the next day. These meetings are in Palatka.
Commissioner Bird confirmed that he and Director Thomas will
attend the September 10th meeting.
In continuing discussion, Mrs. Wilson brought up the matter
of keeping Fellsmere Grade open as an east -west corridor. She
wished to recommend that this matter be turned over to the
Transportation Planning Committee to make a further study with
the DOT and try to get this road on some type of prolonged plan.
Mrs. Wilson stated that she would like the structures that the
District is planning to put in out there to be done in such a way
that it will be possible to keep Fellsmere Grade open to traffic
without the necessity of having to rebuild.
Planner Challacombe felt another option is to have Fellsmere
Grade designated on the County Thoroughfare Plan as an east -west
corridor.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously agreed
to refer the matter of keeping Fellsmere Grade
open as an east -west corridor to the Transportation
Planning Committee to proceed as discussed.
Commissioner Bird left the Chambers temporarily at 10:40
A. M.
DISCUSSION REGARDING SEBASTIAN INLET
Jack Forte of Melbourne, Florida, came before the Board to
discuss, as requested in his letter "Sebastian Inlet - A Paradise
in Trouble." Mr. Forte stated that he would like this
Commission to go along with Brevard County and support Senator
Deratany for local control of Sebastian Inlet. He also wished
the Commission to go on record re cleaning up the mess we have at
the inlet with the State wanting to fence the inlet in and charge
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fees, and the Inlet Commission's audit showing that they have
undocumented expenditures of $715,000. Mr. Forte then
went on to discuss in detail the differences between the DNR and
the Inlet Commission projects at the inlet, threats by the Inlet
Commission to take the DNR to court, threats by the DNR not to
give the Inlet Commission any more funds if they were taken to
court, etc. He continued to urge that the Board support Senator
Deratany, ask for a thorough investigation of the Inlet Commis-
sion budget, and retain local control over the Sebastian Inlet.
Mr. Forte then unrolled a display of newspaper articles
pertaining to the Inlet problems over the years.
Chairman Lyons left the Chambers briefly at 10;55 o'clock
A.M., and Vice Chairman Scurlock took over the meeting.
Vice Chairman Scurlock stated that he would support a Motion
in regard to retaining local control of Sebastian Inlet, but
noted that he is not familiar with Senator Deratany or what he is
proposing.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED
by Commissioner Wodtke for purposes of discussion,
to send a letter to Senator Deratany supporting
his position and emphasizing we do not wish to lose
local control of the Sebastian Inlet.
Commissioner Wodtke noted that he has not read the Senator's
proposed Bill and would need to research it before he could
support it, but he had no problem with the Motion stating that we
want to maintain control of the Inlet as far as our residents are
concerned.
Discussion followed regarding Senator Deratany's proposed
Bill, which Commissioner Wodtke believed was intended to abolish
the Inlet District.
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Mr. Forte was definitely not in favor of abolishing the
District and stated that he had not read the Senator's Bill, but
was asking support of his letter.
Commissioner Bowman believed that Senator Deratany was dia-
metrically opposed to Representative Date Patchett's position
that the Inlet Commission should be dissolved and the Inlet
turned over to F.I.N.D. (Florida Inland Navigation District).
Chairman Lyons returned to the meeting at 11:00 o'clock A.M.
and took back -the gavel.
Fred Mensing, resident of Roseland, offered the suggestion
that a new Board be created for the Inlet consisting of three
Commissioners from Brevard County and two Commissioners from
Indian River County or another option would be a taxing district.
Mr. Mensing noted that this inlet was created in World War II by
local people for the benefit of people in the area, and he felt
it is important that local control be retained. He felt if the
Board does not take a very firm position on this, Tallahassee
will take over the Inlet, and if they don't spend money to
maintain it, we will not have an inlet because manmade inlets
must be maintained or they will go out of existence.
Commissioner Bird returned to the Chambers at 11:10 o'clock
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A. M.
Commissioners Scurlock and Bowman wished to amend their
previous Motion and restate it as follows:
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, to authorize the Chairman to write
a letter indicating we would support strong local con-
trol of the Sebastian Inlet with no fees and no limita-
tions for the residents of Brevard or Indian River
Counties and also requesting that various vehicles
for better management of that district be analyzed.
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Chairman Lyons had some reservations and concerns. He noted
that we are looking at a very large amount of improvement in our
beachfront property up there. This has to be paid for some
place, possibly with the help of visitors from out of state, and
he felt possibly it isn't wrong in today's situation to have to
pay to use the Sebastian Inlet Park.
Commissioner Bowman believed the Chairman is talking about
two different things. Mr. Forte is saying there must be free
access to the inlet and the law says there will never be any
admission charge to the jetties or the inlet itself; the park is
a separate issue.
Chairman Lyons believed laws can be rewritten, but Board
members felt this was set up with deed restrictions, etc., and
could not be changed.
Chairman Lyons noted that when the Inlet was created it
involved a relatively small number of local citizens, not some
million visitors.
Mr. Forte felt possibly it should be given back - the north
side to Brevard County and the south side to Indian River County.
He noted that any money taken in goes to the state in any event.
Discussion continued re the best vehicle to manage the
Inlet, and Commissioner Bird felt to keep local control, there
will have to be some sort of taxing district, which is what is
there now.
Commissioner Wodtke believed the District was created to
maintain and dredge the inlet strictly for navigational purposes;
and had nothing to do with recreational facilities or take into
consideration the effect on the shoreline.
Commissioner Bird felt the whole concept has changed, and we
are now interested in navigation, recreation and beach renourish-
ment. He asked whether we are talking about maintaining the
navigational aspect or about recreation as he did not have any
problems with the recently developed park which he felt is a very
nice facility.
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Commissioner Bowman felt the Commission as guardians of the
taxpayer's dollars should be concerned about the way the Inlet
Commission is presently functioning; they have spent over
$700,000 unaccounted for dollars, which should be a primary
concern, and she did not know how we are going to solve it.
Chairman Lyons pointed out that the Inlet District is an
autonomous group similar to the Hospital Board or Mosquito
Control District, and Commissioner Scurlock agreed that the
Motion on the floor addresses all that we can address.
Commissioner Bowman suggested following up on Mr. Forte's
suggestion to appoint some Commissioners to work with Commis-
sioners from Brevard County on this, but Chairman Lyons felt we
first need more information.
Commissioner Bowman noted that there is a copy of the
audit of the Inlet District on file, but the Chairman did not
feel that is our business. Commissioner Bowman did not agree.
Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that the Inlet Commission
is controlled by state law, and if the audit provisions are not
being complied with, the States Attorney would file some action,
not the County Commission. He further noted that there are
recall provisions and a referendum procedure to deal with this.
COMMISSIONER SCURLOCK CALLED FOR THE QUESTION ON THE
MOTION AS AMENDED. It was voted on and carried
unanimously.
Administrator Wright requested that the Commission deviate
from the agenda slightly as he and Attorney Vitunac both are
under subpoena for depositions, and he is substituting for Public
Works Director Davis on the Vero Highlands item.
DISCUSSION VERO HIGHLANDS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
The Board reviewed the following memo from the Public Works
Director:
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TO: THE HONORABLE NIERS OF DATE: September 4, 1985 FILE:
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THROUGH:
Michael Wright,
County Administrator SUBJECT: REQUEST BY VERO HILI I�IDS
SUBDIVISION PROPERTY OWNERS
FOR ADDITIONAL ROAD CONNECTION
TO COUNTY THOROUGHFARES AND
SPEED LIMIT ENFORCEMENT ON
HIGHLAND DRIVE
FROM: James� REFERENCES:
W. Davis,avis, P.E. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hills
Public Works Director to Board of County
C'mm�i c�i nnr�rc riatr-x�
Aug. 28, 1985
The property owners of Vero Highlands are requesting an alternative access
route to Vero Highlands. Attached are past letters to General Development
Corp. requesting that the Corporation fund the paving of 20th Avenue north
to Oslo Road prior to any further multi -family site plan approval. _Staff
has received donation of right of way for this project. G.D.C. prefers a
connection westerly to 27th Avenue, but property owners have refused to
donate right of way. At this tine, the County staff is awaiting reply from - -
General Development Corp.
The staff has research the accident history on the Highland Drive curve and
the attached map reflects existing conditions. The horizontal curve is
canpounded by a vertical curve at the sand ridge. Some of the accidents
involved intoxicated drivers and speeding.
HIGHLAND DRIVE TRAFFIC ACCIDFNIS
JANUARY 1983 - JUNE 1985
# Date Day Time Location Direction Type Accident Cause/Offense Road Condition
1. 1-20-83 R 0111 Lateral J Canal westbound lost control speeding --
careless driving
2. 2-28-83 M 2310 Sunrise Drive westbound right-angle hit & run ---
(Pending)
3. 6-04-83 SA 0403 Lateral J Canal westbound lost control DWI ---
careless driving
defective equip.
4. 10-27-83 R 1543 Sunset Drive westbound lost control speeding
FATALITY ---
(motorcycle)
5. •-5-5-84 SA 1515 Sunset Drive westbound lost control speeding wet
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-brakes locked
slippery
6.
5-29-84
T
2425
Sunset Drive
westbound
---
DWI --
speeding
7.
7-8-84
SU
1425
Sunset Drive
westbound
---
--- wet
slippery
8.
7-23-84
M
0915
Sunset Drive
eastbound
sideswipe
--- wet
slippery
i
9.
11-10-84
SA
2128
Sunset Drive
eastbound
'lost control
DWI ---
10.
12-17-84
M
0747
Sunset Drive
westbound
lost control ,
careless driving wet
11.
3-7-85
R
0115
Sunset Drive
eastbound
lost control
speeding wet
had been drinking
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Patricia Hills, 154 S.W. Highland Drive, came before the
Board to speak of the traffic problems in Vero Highlands, which
have been in existence for a long time. She informed the Board
that she and her family live on "Deadman's Curve," and there is
no sign stating that there is a side street at the bottom of that
curve. She reported that County Traffic Engineer Michael Orr has
informed her that he cannot put in a four-way stop sign to help
alleviate this situation because you cannot control traffic with
a stop sign, but they have one in Riomar. Mrs. Hill spoke of the
many accidents on this curve; the fact that the road fills with
water and the cars slide; and the fact that the school bus will
not stop on Highlands Drive because it is too dangerous. Mrs.
Hills urged that something be done to alleviate this situation.
Wanda Ledger, resident of Vero Highlands, brought a plat of
the Highlands showing that there is only one exitway from the
Highlands and it has a very dangerous curve. She spoke at length
of the dangers of the curve, the speeding cars, the accidents
that occur whenever it rains, etc., and emphasized that this
roads, which is a speedway, passes the recreation area where all
the children go. She did not understand why the speed limit is
45 mph from Sunset Drive to 12th Avenue SW.
Administrator Wright noted that the speed limit is 30 mph
going east into the curve; then it goes down to 25 mph and then
back up to 45 mph. It is 45 mph going west. The Administrator
noted the Board has a copy of the list of accidents that have
occurred in the last 11 years. He reported that we have acquired
the necessary right-of-way to extend 20th Avenue into the
Highlands through Oslo Park and believed the cost of constructing
this second exit is estimated at about $300,000. As far as stop
signs or other markings, he could not comment on that at this
time, but noted that Attorney Vitunac says we can do this
legally.
Chairman Lyons confirmed that the City of Vero Beach does
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have four-way stop signs on Club Drive and believed they are very
selective about where they put these.
Commissioner Scurlock felt the Transportation Planning
Committee would like to discuss this issue. He noted that the
committee recently did approve the continuation of a four-way
stop at Citrus and 20th Ave. against staff recommendation. In
regard to having an additional exit road from the Highlands, he
personally believed we should stop issuing all t.O.'s until
General Development builds the road for us.
In discussion, it was pointed out that some of the houses in
the Highlands are being built by independent contractors - not
all are built by General Development.
Mrs. Ledger wished to know why General Development did not
consider a second exit when the subdivision was first planned,
and it was noted that was an oversight many years ago when the
development began.
Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that the first time the
present Commission had an opportunity to have any control over
this was when GDC came in with plans for their proposed multi-
family units, and as a condition of the site plan, we said they
could not build the units without the additional road.
Mrs. Hill pointed out that even the additional road would
not solve the problem on "Deadman"s Curve."
Commissioner Bird believed we must deal with another road
and also find a way to reduce the speed on Highland Drive.
Administrator Wright noted that presents a enforcement
problem, and Commissioner Bird felt we should do what we can do
and ask the Sheriff to help.
Discussion continued at length with the residents protesting
the danger of the situation, and the Board generally agreed with
the need to get additional roadway from GDC. In regard to the
speed limit and dangerous situation on Highland Drive, Chairman
Lyons requested that Traffic Engineer Orr come up with some
alternatives to remedy this problem.
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Engineer Orr felt there are only three things that can be
done legally:
1) take out some vegetation to improve the visibility;
2) possibly resurface the road as the pavement is very slick: and
3) possibly supplement the advance turn sign with some type of
flashing beacon.
Commissioner Scurlock asked about stopping all traffic at
the intersection, and Mr. Orr felt that would be extremely
dangerous and -did not think it is legal.
Commissioner Bowman inquired about grooving the road, and
Mr. Orr agreed that is an option.
Commissioner Wodtke asked whether we can stop the traffic at
Sunrise Drive, if we can't stop it at Sunrise Drive, and Mr. Orr
pointed out that the same criteria would apply, and state law is
very specific that you can't use stop signs to control traffic.
Discussion again arose re the fact that this is done at Club
Drive in the City and that we have done it in the County also.
Chairman Lyons felt we need to do what makes sense, and
Commissioner Wodtke felt we should have a report; he felt we do
need to stop that traffic at some place.
Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that this matter has not
come through the Transportation Planning Committee which was
established to deal with such problems, and he noted that we can
either accept or reject the recommendation of the Public Works
Director. He further emphasized that now that this has been
brought to the Board's attention, we will take whatever
approaches we can to eliminate this dangerous situation.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED
by Commissioner Scurlock, to refer this matter to
the Transportation Planning Committee to be handled
in an expeditious matter and to notify the people
interested.
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Robert Ledger, resident of the Highlands, stated that it was
his understanding that the easement from the center of the road
is 351. He stressed that the vegetation planted on the canal
easement between Sunset and Sunrise Drives creates a very
dangerous situation because when you pull out, you cannot see the
traffic coming west. Mr. Ledger believed this vegetation is on
the County's right-of-way and felt this would put the county in a
very liable situation. His solution to the problem at the curve
was to resurface the road and groove it with anti-skid grooves,
and he felt this should be done as soon as possible.
Commissioner Scurlock stated that he would schedule this
matter for the next Transporation Planning Committee meeting and
notify those interested.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION.
It was voted on and carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION RE EMERGENCY MEDICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Rick Lane came before the Board representing the Indian
River County Volunteer Ambulance Squad. He informed the Board
that he had a conversation with Director Dean re the use of the
new Hobart Tower in regard to becoming involved to help offset
the cost of construction of this tower which would serve many
county agencies. In a letter they were advised that it would cost
the Ambulance Squad $5,000 for a lifetime space allocation on the
tower, maintenance, insurance, etc. The letter further stated
that the only other cost associated for the Squad would be the
purchase of antennas and coaxial cable. After much consideration
of the benefits involved for all, the Board of Directors of the
Squad, made the $5,000 allocation out of their budget for the
space on the tower and almost $4,000 more for purchase of
antennas, etc.
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Mr. Lane reported that since the
installation of
the
tower
back in August, the Squad has been billed for various other items
and for installation of the equipment at an added cost of
approximately $1,140. Mr. Lane emphasized that Director Dean
advised the Squad that anything the County paid for before the
new tower, they would continue to pay for after. The County has
been paying for the telephone lines necessary to make the system
function properly, but after installation when the County-
received telephone bills for the added lines, the OMB Director
informed the Squad that those bills should have been sent to the
Squad rather than the County. The Squad paid the $285 bill,
which was partial payment for installation of the phone lines and
also the monthly charge so they could continue to function.
Mr. Lane stressed that while the Ambulance Squad always has
been interested in assisting the County, this year they do not
have the financial capability to pay for the annual cost of these
phone lines. Further if they had been informed originally that
they would be responsible for the added phone lines, they never
would have become involved. He .stated that if necessary, the
Squad would move their equipment back to the old site at the jail
although this would jeopardize their communications to some
areas; and it would affect ALS. They would prefer to operate
from the Hobart tower rather than move and reduce their
communications capability proportionately and what they would
like the County to do is what they were advised the County would
do, i.e., pay for those lines. The phone bill will amount to
$6,673.25 for the year.
Director Dean believed there was a misunderstanding or
miscommunication between the County and the Squad. He confirmed
that he did advise that any costs we had been paying for the
Squad, we would continue to pay; however, at the old location,
they were not paying for any lines to go from the base system to
the repeater; the new system requires phone lines. Actually,
therefore, there never has been any charge for those lines
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because we never needed them before. Director Dean emphasized
that this is a different situation, and he did not intentionally
misrepresent what the county would do.
Chairman Lyons noted that, in that case, what the Ambulance
Squad actually is asking for is a $6,000 increase in their
budget.
General Services Director Dean advised that if the County
decides to pay for this, it would be an amendment to the General
Services budget as we do not have anything allocated for this
expense.
Chairman Lyons felt this is simply the cost of doing
business. We have an organization that depends on contributions
for the majority of its budget, and they are providing a very
necessary service.
Discussion ensued re the cost involved, and Mr. Lane advised
it amounts to approximately $416 a month for the four phone lines
- Fellsmere does not have a phone line.
Commissioner Bird asked how much money we need for the re-
mainder of this year and how much will be needed for next year's
budget.
OMB Director Barton believed the cost for the remainder of
this fiscal year can be handled with a budget amendment as
authorized by the Board earlier today to balance out fiscal year
84-85.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED
by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously
agreed to pick up the phone bill as discussed
by the Ambulance Squad; to make the necessary
adjustments in the 84-85 budget; and to add
this item to the General Services budget for
the coming fiscal year.
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REQUESTS FROM SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
Ann Robinson, Supervisor of Elections, came before the Board
and reviewed the following memo:
ANN ROBINSON
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
1840 25TH STREET, SUITE N-109
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960-3394
TELEPHONES: (305) 567-8187 or 567-8000
August 27, 1985
Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County
I request approval of the following:
1. Division of Precinct 12 (Sebastian) into three precincts
A. Precinct 12, polling place -Sebastian Community Center
B. Precinct 15, polling place -Sebastian Lakes Clubhouse
C. Precinct 16, polling place -Calvary Baptist -Church
(Letters of approval for the two new polling places are
attached as is a letter of approval from the City of Sebastian.)
2. Division of Precinct 43 into two precincts
A. Precinct 43, polling place -Vero Highlands Community Center
B. Precinct 46, polling place -Thompson Elementary School
(Letter of approval for the new polling place is attached.)
3. New polling place for Precinct 32 and Precinct 35 because
IRCC asked us to move. The new polling place is the Central
Assembly of God.
(Letter of approval from the church is attached.)
4. $1200 to pay Marvin Carter, Carter Associates, for the work
necessary to write the word descriptions for 13 precincts
and for map work. I had not intended to have extensive
work done on the word descriptions, but it is necessary
to comply with the Division of Elections' request that we
received On August 25, 1985. (Copy is attached.)
Thank you for your consideration.
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Sincerely,
Ann Robinson
Supervisor of Elections
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ANN ROBINSON
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
1840 25TH STREET, SUITE N-109
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960-3394
TELEPHONES: (305) 567-8187 or 567-8000
August 27, 1985
Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County
I request approval of the following:
1. Division of Precinct 12 (Sebastian) into three precincts
A. Precinct 12, polling place -Sebastian Community Center
B. Precinct 15, polling place -Sebastian Lakes Clubhouse
C. Precinct 16, polling place -Calvary Baptist -Church
(Letters of approval for the two new polling places are
attached as is a letter of approval from the City of Sebastian.)
2. Division of Precinct 43 into two precincts
A. Precinct 43, polling place -Vero Highlands Community Center
B. Precinct 46, polling place -Thompson Elementary School
(Letter of approval for the new polling place is attached.)
3. New polling place for Precinct 32 and Precinct 35 because
IRCC asked us to move. The new polling place is the Central
Assembly of God.
(Letter of approval from the church is attached.)
4. $1200 to pay Marvin Carter, Carter Associates, for the work
necessary to write the word descriptions for 13 precincts
and for map work. I had not intended to have extensive
work done on the word descriptions, but it is necessary
to comply with the Division of Elections' request that we
received On August 25, 1985. (Copy is attached.)
Thank you for your consideration.
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Sincerely,
Ann Robinson
Supervisor of Elections
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Board members indicated their approval of all four items,
but Supervisor Robinson informed them that she had an amendment
to Item 4 and would prefer that they act on each item separately.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED
by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously
approved Item 1 - the division of Precinct 12
into three precincts as set out in the above
memo dated 8/27/85.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
Item 4 - the division of Precinct 43 into two
precincts as set out in the above memo dated
8/27/85.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved
a new polling place (the Central Assembly of God)
for Precincts 32 and 35.
In regard to Item 4, Mrs. Robinson informed the Board that
she had not anticipated that it would be necessary to write
boundary descriptions for anything but five precincts, but she
then became aware that many changes have been made to the cities
of Sebastian and Vero Beach by the various annexations since
1982; also, not all the precinct districts created since 1982
have a written description. Engineer Marvin Carter, who
previously did the descriptions for 27 precincts, cooperated with
her office and ended up having to rewrite descriptions for 17
precincts. She, therefore, needed to amend her request in Item 4
to pay Mr. Carter $2,226 instead of $1,200.
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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock,
SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, to approve
payment to Marvin Carter of Carter Associates
for work as described by the Supervisor of
Elections in the amount of $2,226.
OMB Director Barton inquired if the Supervisor of Elections
was asking for additional money, and Mrs. Robinson stated that
she would like to take this out of the Elections Contingency Fund
and move it into Account #001-700-519-33.19, which is called
Other Professional Services.
Commissioners Scurlock and Wodtke agreed to make
the above statement a part of their Motion.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION.
It was voted on and carried unanimously.
Supervisor Robinson then informed the Board that she needed
one more action by the Board - the law requires that four
Commissioners and the Supervisor approve any alternations. She
reported that she has the book ready that Mr. Carter finished
this morning and the new map, and she would appreciate the
Board's approval of the changes made in the precincts.
Commissioner Wodtke thought the Board had voted on the
precinct changes, but Supervisor Robinson explained that these
changes are in additions to those because when you change one
boundary between precincts, it changes another precinct and also
there were no written descriptions for precincts created back in
1983.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
the 17 precincts and the work done by Marvin
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Carter and authorized the signature of the
Commissioners to the documents presented by the
Supervisor of Elections.
(Document re Precincts is on File in the Office of the Clerk.)
APPOINTMENTS TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Commissioner Wodtke noted that the Economic Development
Committee, which has 8 members, was asked to merge with the
Overall Economic Development Committee, which has 13 members.
It was his recommendation, as well as the recommendation of the
Chairman of the O.E.D.C., Gary Rhinehart, and staff, that the
O.E.D.C. as constituted remain intact so they can serve as the
committee to review the Overall Economic Development Plan on an
annual basis as needed. Commissioner Wodtke continued that he
and Mr. Rinehart are recommending the following eight as members
of the Economic Development Council:
Gary Rhinehart
Martin Wall -
Ralph Lundy
Roland Aberle
Com. William Wodtke, Jr., Chairman
Edgar Schlitt
Joy Bell
Duncan Bowman
Commiss.ioner Wodtke noted that at this time there is no
representative of the Chamber of Commerce, but if necessary, we
could expand the Council at a later time.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED
by Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously
adopted Resolution 85-86 appointing those above
named to the Economic Development Council.
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RESOLUTION NO. 85-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, CREATING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOP-
MENT COUNCIL.
WHEREAS, Indian River County has established an
Overall Economic Development Planning Committee, composed of
thirteen members, and an Economic Development Committee,, composed
of eight members; and
WHEREAS, the County would now like to abolish the
Economic Development Committee and reestablish it as an Economic
Development Council to be composed of some members of the old
Economic Development Committee and some members of the Overall
Economic Development Planning Committee,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
that:
1. The existing Economic Development Committee is hereby
dissolved, and in its place there is hereby created an Economic
Development Council. The initial appointees to this Council shall
be as follows:
William C. Wodtke,. Jr., Chairman
Gary Rhinehart
Martin Wall
Ralph Lundy
Roland Aberle
Edgar Schlitt
Joy Bell
Duncan Bowman
2. The Economic Development Council shall be responsible
for providing advice to the Board of County Commissioners for the
direction of all of Indian River County's economic development
activities. The Council shall meet on a regular basis with staff
assistance provided by the Planning Department.
3. The Economic Development Council shall also provide
advice on implementing the adopted Overall Economic Development
Plan of the County.
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Resolution No. 85-86 was moved for adoption by
Commissioner Wodtke, seconded by Vice Chairman Scurlock, and
adopted unanimously by the Board of County Commissioners on
September 4, 1985.
BOARD
INDI.
Attest.
' By_
j
Freda Wright,: Clyrk
Approbed as� to form
and legal sufficiency:
1�0 �r ranl�
Charles P. Vitunac, -
County Attorney
NORTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
OUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ft F�R-JCOUNTY„ FLORIDA
Lek' --B . Ly -on
rman
The Chairman announced that immediately upon adjournment the
Board would convene as the District Board of Fire Commissioners
of the North Indian River County Fire District. Those Minutes
are being prepared separately.
There being no further business, on Motion duly made,
seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 12:10 o'clock P.M.
ATTEST:
Clerk
L- SEP 4 1985
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