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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/12/1986Wednesday, February 12, 1986 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, February 12, 1986, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman; Patrick B. Lyons, Vice Chairman; Richard N. Bird; Margaret C. Bowman; and William C. Wodtke, Jr. Also present were Michael J. Wright, County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; and Virginia Hargreaves, Deputy Clerk. The Chairman called the meeting to order, and Commissioner Wodtke led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS Chairman Scurlock informed the Board that he and the Administrator have had discussions with Fellsmere Mayor Turner relative to a cooperative effort both on animal control and road paving. The Chairman requested that this item be added to today's agenda and considered prior to the Consent Agenda so those who have made the trip in from Fellsmere do not have to wait. Chairman Scurlock advised that he will give a report on North County wastewater under Committee Reports; Commissioner Lyons stated that he planned to report on the Transportation 12 1966 Boa P":�F569- FEBL- -- __ FEB 12 1966 BOOK 63 mur_ 570 Planning Committee meeting; and Commissioner Wodtke advised that he also had some brief comments about the Economic Development Council meeting. Administrator Wright requested that Item 11 A. re Rockr.idge Wastewater Improvements be expanded to include the Blue Cypress Lake area. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously added items to the agenda as described above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Chairman asked if there were any additions or correc- tions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 15, 1986. There were none. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Janu- ary 15, 1986, as written. Commissioner Bird noted that was the meeting where we discussed the light at the intersection of Lundberg Road and Kings Highway, and he wondered what has been done about it. Administrator Wright reported that FP&L said it would cost us $1,200 because they would have to extend service to that structure. The City of Vero Beach has power there, but that is 2 not their service territory. He advised that he told Public Works Director to proceed to have the light put in. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. The Chairman asked if there were any additions or correc- tions to the Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 22, 1986. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 22, 1986, as written. DISCUSSION RE FELLSMERE ANIMAL CONTROL AND ROAD PAVING Chairman Scurlock expressed his appreciation of the improve- ment in our communications with the City of Fellsmere. He informed the Board that Mayor Turner has requested that we provide them some assistance with animal control, and Administra- tor Wright has agreed that we can assist them over a short period of time and try to clean up the area. The Fellsmere law enforcement people will be the prime agencies, and Chairman Scurlock believed the idea is to go in for about a two week period to send a message to the community that violations of the animal control ordinance will no longer be tolerated; then we would probably continue to address this on a periodic basis. 3 FEB 12 1986 804 63 571 FEB 12 1986 BOOK 63 PnE 572 Administrator Wright advised we will be operating under the Fellsmere ordinance, and County Attorney Vitunac assured the Board that there is no problem with this. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman,that we cooperate with the City of Fellsmere re their animal control problem as described by the Administrator. Commissioner Wodtke inquired if any fees collected would belong to the City of Fellsmere, and this was confirmed. Chairman Scurlock noted that the County has only two Animal Control Officers for the entire county, and they react on an "as -call" basis. If the ordinance were strictly enforced all over the county, the Humane Society would not have enough space. Commissioner Bowman asked how the City and County ordinances correspond, and Attorney Vitunac advised that the county ordi- nance is effective in the city, but if there is an inconsistency with the City's ordinance, the city ordinance would prevail. He believed the ordinances are quite similar. Commissioner Wodtke asked if county animal tags will be accepted in Fellsmere, and Mayor Turner confirmed that while the City does sell their own tags, they will honor a county tag. - THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. Chairman Scurlock next reported that Mayor Turner has come up with an aggressive approach to pave streets in Fellsmere and also put in some drainage. The County already has approved one expenditure for about $19,000 for a culvert, and now the Mayor is asking for assistance from our staff to come up with an assess- ment approach for the proposed paving. The City also would like 4 to take advantage of our asphalt prices and to have some assistance from our legal staff, etc., to reduce the overall cost. There is an adjacent county area that may be involved and there will be a presentation to the Commission. The Chairman emphasized that the City is not looking for a free ride; they just want to work together with us; and he did feel this is a step forward. Commissioner Wodtke stated he felt we would be glad to work together with the City, but his only concern related to our recent discussion about our engineering priorities. Chairman Scurlock believed the Mayor understands we cannot stress our staff, and he assured the Board that any funds expended will be accounted for. Administrator Wright confirmed that he would come back to the Board before moving ahead on any of this. Commissioner Wodtke complimented the Mayor and citizens of Fellsmere for moving ahead with their proposed improvement program. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Pistol Permit The Board reviewed memo from the Administrator, as follows: L- FEB 12 1986 5 BOOK 63 P- 5 7P3 BOOK 63 F ->":1r 514 TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: January 27, 1986 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners SUBJECT: FROM: Michael Wright REFERENCES: County Administrator The following applicant has made application thru the Clerk's office for a new pistol permit: Wilfrid Hector All requirements of the ordinance have been met. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the application for a license to carry a concealed firearm for Wilfrid Hector. B. Release of Performance Bond - Colonial Hghts. Apts. (Mitchell) The Board reviewed memo from Public Works Director Davis: TO: The Honorable Members of the DATE: January 31, 1986 FILE: Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Michael Wright County Administrator SUBJECT' Release of Performance Bond - Colonial Heights Apartment Units - Ron Mitchell/Visa Builders FROM: I REFERENCES: James W. Davis, P.E.; Public Works Director �. . o' CO) A performance bond was posted by Ron Mitchell/visa Builders on July 13, 1984, to cover completion of drainage iInprovements for townhouses located in Colonial Heights Subdivision. At this time, the improvements have been completed and Mr. Mitchell is requesting release of the $3,300 cash bond now being held in the County's escrow account. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Staff has inspected the work and the drainage improvements have been completed. Staff recommends release of the $3300 bond to Mr. Ron Mitchell/Visa Builders. Funding to be from the County's Escrow account. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized release of the $3,300 cash per- formance bond posted by Ron Mitchell/Visa- Builders re Colonial Heights Apartment Units. C. Extension of Site Plan Approval - (James West) The Board reviewed memo of Staff Planner Karen Craver: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: January 27, 1986 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: SUBJECT: JAMES WEST'S REQUEST Robert M. Keafikig, OCP FOR EXTENSION OF SITE Planning & Developm nt Director PLAN APPROVAL Through: Michael K. Miller MM Chief, Current Development FROM: REFERENCES: Karen M. Craver ���\e 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 February 12, 1986. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS On February 28, 1985, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a major site plan application submitted by James West, owner of D&J Sheet Metal, Heating & Air Conditioning. Approval was given to construct a contractor's office and an associated assembly and storage facility on the north side of 1st Street, between U.S. Highway #1 and Old Dixie Highway. As the result of delays due to health reasons, Mr. West will be unable to begin construction prior to the expiration of site plan approval. Therefore, pursuant to Section.23.1G, Appendix A of the Zoning Code, Mr. West is requesting a 1 year extension of his site plan approval. No ordinances have been adopted since the February 25, 1985 approval which would alter the approved site plan. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of James West's request for a 1 year extension of site plan approval. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commis- sioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved a one year extension of site plan approval for James West (D&J Sheet Metal, Heating & Air Conditioning). 7 FEB 12 1966 BOOK L_ ---- 63-o-C.515 FEB 12 1996 BooK 63 pnc, 5 76 D. Extension of Site Plan Approval - (Sheraton, USA, Proctor & floagesT- - - -� The Board reviewed memo of Staff Planner Karen Craver: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: January 28, 1986 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: SUBJECT: Robert M. Keat'ng, CP Planning & Development Director /p Through: Michael K. Miller ho Chief, Current Development SHERATON, U.S.A:, DONALD PROCTOR, & AUGUST HODGES' REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL FROM: Karen M. Craver REFERENCES: Staff Planner --_ It is requested that the data herein presented by given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of February 12, 1986. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS On January 10, 1985, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a major site plan application submitted by Sheraton, U.S.A., Donald Proctor, and August Hodges. Approval was given to construct 67,250 square feet of contractor's trades buildings and/or ware- houses at the northwest corner of U.S. Highway #1 and Hobart Road. On February 13, 1985, the Board of County Commissioners granted the appeal of the Planning and Development Division and the Public Works Division, to deny the site plan application. The Board then made modifications to the site plan and approved the plan as modified. As the result of difficulties in obtaining financing, the corpo- ration will be unable to begin construction prior to the ex- piration of site plan approval. Therefore, a 1 year extension of site plan approval is being requested. No ordinances have been adopted since the February 13, 1985 approval which would alter the approved site plan. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the request for a 1 year extension of site plan approval. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved a one year extension of site plan approval for Sheraton, USA, Donald Proctor and August Hodges. 8 E. Final Plat Approval - Piney Oaks Subdivision The Board reviewed memo of Staff Planner Boling, as follows: TO: The Honorable Members of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: DATE: January 31, 1986 FILE: Through: Michael K. Millerl,KM Chief, Current Development SUBJECT: FINAL PLAT APPROVAL Robert M. Keati g, P FOR PINEY OAKS SUBDIVISION Planning & Development Director FROM: Stan Boling ,4J REFERENCES: Staff Planner It is requested that the data herein presented by given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of February 12, 1986. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS Piney Oaks is a 6 lot subdivision of a ±3.08 acre parcel of land located in the southwest portion of the Dixie Heights area, between 4th Avenue S.W. and the Lateral "J" Canal. The subject property is zoned RS -6 (Single -Family Residential up to 6 units/acre) and has a LD -2 (Low -Density Residential up to 6 units/acre) land use designation. The proposed building density is ±1.95 units/acre. This subdivision is being platted to legally establish a "metes and bounds" subdivision, and will thereby rectify a violation of the subdivision ordinance. The principal owners, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Dan) Powell received a variance from the Board of County Commissioners on March 20, 1985, that waived road paving require- ments. On October 10, 1985, the Planning & Zoning Commission granted preliminary plat approval to Piney Oaks Subdivision. The owners (Mr. & Mrs. Dan Powell, Ruth M. Powell, and James Van Tuinen) are now requesting final plat approval. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS: The owners have submitted a final plat that is in conformance with the approved preliminary plat. Additional right-of-way is being dedicated to the County via the plat dedication, to bring the 4th Avenue S.W. and 16th Street S.W. right-of-way width up to County standards. The Public Works Director has inspected and verified that all required marl road and drainage improvements, in accord- ance with the granted variance, have been constructed and are acceptable to the County. The Environmental Health Director has verified in writing that the future lot owners will be able to obtain permits to utilize individual wells and septic tanks. All applicable County regulations regarding final plat approval have been satisfied. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final plat approval to the Piney Oaks Subdivision. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commis- sioner Bowman, the Board unanimously granted final plat approval to Piney Oaks Subdivision. FEB 12 1986 BOOK 63 PAG.C-577 FEB 12 1986 BOOS F. Release of Easement - Pine Lake Estates (Nelson Ade) The Board reviewed memo of Code Enforcement Officer Davis: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: February 3, 1986 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCli�UB JECT: RELEASE OF EASEMENT J REQUEST BY NELSON H. ADE SUBJECT PROPERTY: LOTS 10 11, 12, 13, 14, AND 15, Robert M. Keati g, CP BLOCK H, UNIT #1, PINE Planning & Development Director LAKE ESTATES SUBDIVISION FROM: BeDavis REFERENCES: RE/Ade Code Enforcement Officer DIS:REMS It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of February 12, 1986. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: The County has been petitioned by Nelson H. Ade, owner of the subject property, for release of the rear lot 10 foot easement of lots 10, 11, and 12, Block H, Unit 1, Pine Lake Estates, being the westerly 10 feet thereof. Further, the applicant is requesting the release of the rear lot 10 foot easement of lots 13, 14, and 15, Block H, Unit #1, Pine Lake Estates, being the easterly 10 feet thereof. These lots are 70 feet in width and 125 feet in depth. It is Mr. Ade's intention to consolidate the lots into one large building site, meeting the criteria of the RS -1, single family zoning district, to construct a residence on the site. The current zoning classification is RS -1, Single Family District. The land use designation is LD -1, Low Density Residential, up to 3 units per acre. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: The request has been reviewed by Southern Bell, Florida Power & Light Company, Jones Intercable, and the Utility and Right-of-way Departments. Based upon their review, there were no objections to release of the easements. Zoning staff analysis, which included a site visit, indicates that drainage__ would be adequately handled on-site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends to the Board, through adoption of a resolution, the release of the rear lot 10' easement of Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block H, Unit 1, Pine Lake Estates, being the westerly 10 feet thereof. Further, the staff recommends the release of the rear lot 10 foot easement of lots 13, 14, and 15, Block H, Unit #1, Pine Lake Estates, being the easterly 10 feet thereof, recorded in Record Book 123, Page 141 of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida. 10 ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 86-05 releasing rear lot 10' easements of Lots 13, 14, and 15, Block H, Unit 1, Pine Lake Estates, as requested by Nelson Ade. RESOLUTION NO. 86-5 WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, have been requested to release the rear lot 10' easement of lots 10, 11, and 12, Block H, Unit 1, Pine Lake Estates, being the westerly 10 feet thereof. Further the rear lot 10 foot easement of Lots 13, 14, and 15, Block H, Unit #1, Pine Lake Estates, being the easterly 10 feet thereof, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Official Record Book 123, Page 141, of Indian River County, Florida. WHEREAS, said lot line easements were dedicated on the Plat of the Pine Lake Estates Subdivision, Unit #1 for public utility purposes, and WHEREAS, the request for such release of easements have been submitted in proper form; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the following lot line easements in Pine Lake Estates Subdivision, Unit #1 shall be released, abandoned and vacated as follows: The rear lot 10' easement of lots 10, 11, and 12, Block H, Unit 1, Pine Lake Estates, being the westerly 10 feet thereof. Further, the release of the rear lot 10 foot easement of Lots 13, 14, and 15, Block H, Unit #1, Pine Lake Estates Subdivision, being the easterly 10 feet thereof, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Official Record Book 123, Page 141, of Indian River County, Florida. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk of the Circuit Court be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute a 11 BOOR 63 IP". 5Md FEB 12 1986 BOOK 63 PnH 5J0 release of said lot line easements hereinabove referred to in form proper for recording and placing in the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida. This 12th day of February 1986. _ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY:C7/)M-G Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Chairman G. Release of Assessment Lien - Tamara Gardens (Hatala/Drake) ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved Release of Assessment Lien for one ERU SR60 Water, Condominium Unit 3-13, Tamara Gardens Condominium, Phase I, For Leonard Hatala (Drake) and authorized the signature of the Chairman, 12 (DRAKE) State Road 60 Water Project RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN For and in consideration of the sum of $970.45 RECEIVED from LEONARD J. HATALA and CONSTANCE C. HATALA, his wife, 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, plus accrued interest at the rate of ten percent (100) 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: Condominium Unit 3-B of TAMARA GARDENS CONDOMINIUM Phase I, according to the Declaration of Condominium, recorded in O. R. Book 667, Page 1183, of Indian River County records,' as amended. 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 12th day February 19 86. Attested and countersigned: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Freda Wrrighl By CK, Jr. Chairman Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: i I l fr CHARLES P. VITUNAC, County Attorney 13 FEB BOOK 63 PA Gc 581 FEB 12 `988, BOOK 63 Fn, -c.582 H. Third Quarterly Payment - Sec. 8 Existing Housing Rental 77ss stance—P=rogram The Board reviewed memo from Section 8 Program Manager Robert Neeley: TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: Feb. 4, 1986 FILE: THRU: Michael Wright SUBJECT: Requisition for the Third County Administrator Quarterly Payment FY 86 of Annual Contributions Contract - Section 8 Existing Housing Rental Assistance Program FROM. Robert Neeley REFERENCES: Program Manager Section 8 It is recommended that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the County Commission. In order to requisition funds.quarterly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to operate our Section 8 Housing Assistance Program, we are required to submit three (3) executed copies of HUD Form 52663. This is consistent with our Annual Contributions Contract entered into on December 30, 1978 and as amended August 3, 1982 and May 1, 1985. I respectfully request the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Chairman to execute the three copies of HUD Form 52663 for the Third Quar- terly payment. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the above Requisition and authorized the Chairman to execute HUD Form 52663 for the third quarterly payment. 14 � � i 1 Requisition for Martial Payment of Annual Contributions Note: See instructions in appropriate program handbooks 1 Program Type (Mark one) 2. Date of Requisition 3. For Quarter Ending: Section 23;7 Section 8 2/3/86 _ 6/30/86 U.B. Depil►Inleni ut Nouaiq and Urban Development Section 8 and Section 23 Housing Assistance Payments Program OMB No. 2502-0348 (exp. 10/31/86) 6 Public Housing Agency (Name and Address) 7. Depositary bank (Name and Address) Indian River County Board of County Colmnission rs Southeast Bank; P.A. 1840 25th St., Suite S-319 Vero Beach Banking Center Vero Beach, Fla. 32960-3394 Box 40 Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 - _- - 9. Depositary Bank Account No. ---•----- - #107-453490 V. u11A Annual 1•urd,rbuhuno Conlgct NO •- _--- A=3409 10, Housing Program Type (Mark ones (a) New Conatrucuon I 1 (b) Substantull Rebablliration �._ fel Moderate Rehabilitation XX (d) Existing Housing Certificates u (e) Housing 1louchers t PMA Fiscal Year f:nding Date (Mark one box and complete year) i—: IaI March 31. F -J (b) June 30, K.; (c) September 30, ❑ (d) December 31, 19: Number of Units Under Lease to 13 Average Monthly Housing 14. Estimated Number of Units to '15. Unit Months Under Leas* 16 Average Monthly Housing Eligible Famiiies as of Date Assistance Payment Par Unit be Under Lease at End of Year to Date Assistance Payment Per unit Of kngL--.ion as of Date of Requishon Requested Quarter Year to Oata 190 186 214 1792 186 Estimate of Required ( Total Coat Incurred Estimated Additional Cumulatlre Funds Annual Contributions and Fees EarnedCost and Fees Earned Required (a) Year to Dale to End of Requested 101 Ibl Ouen X' 5 j a ,_:.'11•/:« _ 1!..11.1 02�01�86 17. Preliminary Administrative and General Expense 0 ta. Carr} Over of Preliminary Administrative and General E-<vvnso Approved in Previous Fiscal Year � 0 19. PreGmUtary• Non -Expendable EyLlipmant Expense 0 20 Carry Over of Preliminary Non -Expendable Equipment Eirpense Approved in Previous Fiscal Year 21. Estimated Housing Assistance Payments IA1-7;aunt 4715) 588,564 22 E:.t^rated Ongnln,; Aaministrativr, Fee _ __ 68,578 tin:aten Ha c)•t(: H ,;,se Fee (Existing h..us`r,y Cc'rtlf+ i::cs and Hol.,sing Vouchers Only) 900 24. Tc;at Independent Public Accountant Audit Costs (Section 8 Only! 2,5_00 25 7-:�Tal Ailowance Approved'or Security and Utility =ncsas (Section 23 Only) 0 Amoun! of Requisition 2L•. it t,d C;v,sts Incultod it) D ite (;aunt of L iticrs 17 ;•„ :h 251 27. T;: F -encs F+_•cuired to End of R( -quested Ou2rter 0! Liv -f- 1.7 through 251 29. Pi.r : c:Tts Recei':;::d to Date r-, r;rien(s Previously Approved for Fiscal Year tG i)..iB 30. Over or Underpayrnent to Date (Difterence of Line 28 / r,r1d Liri i 25. Do not Usf, brackets: . F rt; :i Pa;. -Tient Requirt;ment DUling Requested i t l(:artrl (Line 27 minus Line 29) ' Ji7/lriii�l�h7�TTTlI� U 32. 37. 34. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 175,667 157,542 333,209 26,604 .1 23,846 50,450 180 i 225 I 405 0 i 0 1 0 0 0 0 r 202,451 i 215,854 384,064 261,18 3.403 1 7 Aethod of Payment Fast MstsitaaeM Second InstsifinetM Third IrtstallmeM Total 'otei Esti mated Additional Funds Required to End (0) (1s) to 1411 11 Requested quarter by Installment (Line 31 plus illy overpayment or minus any underpayment on 45,427 45,428 45,428... 136,283 .Ina 30 divided into three installments) .ass Any Overpayment or Plus Any Underpayment rim line 30. 3 4 ? Guested Installment Payments (Sum of Lines 32 -- Ind 3-3) I (:erti:y that (1) housing assistance payments have been or will be made only in accordance with Housing Assistance Payments C:ortrtzcts or Housing Voucher Contracts in the form prescribed by HUD and in accordance with HUD regulations and requirements; 121 units have been inspected by the PHA in accordance with HUD regulations and requirements; and (3) this requisition for annual c-,� tllrtbutions has been examined by me and to the best of my knowledge and belief is true, correct and complete. `� _------ 1,10 -me t•1 Hul:nc Ncu*Ing Agency signature and Title of Authorlre0 ONlclel land Oa+N Board of County Commissioners Don C. Scurlock Jr firman 2-12-86 Indian River County, Florida - ------------------ _ 32,024_ 45,4213 -- 45,428 y 122,880 C FEB 12 1986 -aoolc 63 PAGE 583 r FEB 12 1986 t SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SCHEDULE FOR HUD -52663 ROOK. 00 FAcr 584 RE UISITION FOR PARTIAL PAYMENT OF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS (Basis for Lines 21 & 22)* •- .Project No. FL29-E132-001/003 Quarter Ending: June 30, 1986 HAP PAYMENTS Actual - Months of: October thru Februar Actual HAP Payments: $175,667 (Line 21 col. b) No. of Units: Oct. thru Feb. ( = 5 Average HAP/unit = 185.8 -(or) 186.00 Estimate for remainder of period --March 1 thru Unit Months 847 Average HAP/Unit x 186 Total Estimated HAP (Line 21 col. c) 101AL ACTUAL AND ESTIMAILD HAI': $ 333,209 (Line 21 col. d) ADMINISTRATIVE FEES Actual - Months of: October thru February No. of Unit Months 2 BR Fair Market Rent (FMR) x 368 Applicable '' x .0765 Administrative Fees earned: ( = ) $26,604 (Line 22 col.b) Estimated - Months of: Month Units 2BR Applicable _ FMR Mar. 205 (X) 368 M. .0765 (_) Apr. 214 (X) 368 (X) .0765 (_) May 214 (X) 368 (X) .0765 (_) June 214 (X) 368 (X) .0765 (_) TOTAL ACTUAL AND ESTIMATED ADMINISTRATIVE FEES: Estimated Adm. Fee 5,771 6,025 6,025 6,025 23,846 (Line 22 col.c) $ 50,450 *Column and Line numbers in parenthesis refer to line numbers of Form HUD -52663 FLORIDA GAME & FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION PRESENTATION RE SPOIL ISLAND MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATION Biological Scientist Ray Fernald came before the Board to make a presentation as set out in the following letter: 16 FLORIDA GAME AND FRESH WATER FISH COMMISSION THOMAS L. HIRES, SR. WILLIAM G. BOSTICK, JR. C. TOM RAINEY, D.V.M. J.H. BAROCO MRS. GILBERT W. HUMPHREY Chairman, Lake Wales Vice -Chairman, Winter Haven Miami Pensacola Miccosukee FpOff 'mob '"`'•�• q�`^A ROBERT M. BRANTLY, Executive Director a r L ° = F.G. BANKS, Assistant Executive Director u R i -; D , • February 1986 Iss�°� Dear Commissioner Wodtke, As discussed in our telephone conversation several weeks ago, I request that I be permitted to address the Indian River County Commission at their regular meeting on 12 February 1986 to present a slide program describing our research activities on spoil islands in the Indian River, and to explain our intent regarding future projects. The following paragraphs briefly describe our program of spoil island habitat restoration. In September, 1983, the Vero Beach Office of the Florida Game and Fresh Water -Fish Commission initiated a spoil island habitat restoration project by planting 300 seedlings on a spoil island in Indian River County (see attached abstract). The remarkable success of this pilot project has encouraged us to propose a large-scale demonstration project involving one or more islands, 20 to 50 different species, and thousands of seedlings. Planting locations, techniques, and whether to use volunteer labor are just a few of the experimental variables to be considered in the development of a detailed research proposal. Our presentation is intended to inform the County Commission of our past efforts, explain the purpose of such habitat creation or restoration projects, and express our desire to work with the County in pursuing this research. To our knowledge, Indian River is the only county along Florida's east coast to have commissioned a significant study of its respective spoil islands which was expressly oriented toward management of these uplands for their natural values. We intend to further pursue that objective, and upon completion of a demonstration project proposal, will submit that proposal for consideration and endorsement by the County Commission. Sincerely, Rand T. Fernald Biological Scientist III Mr. Fernald reviewed slides showing their plantings and the results in great detail, including charts showing the rate of success of the various species planted; he noted that the species which are natural to the county survived at a high rate but the exotics did not last. A summary of his complete presentation is set out in the following abstract. 17 BOOK 63 maL585 ABSTRACT Boa 63 Pur 586 Spoil islands constructed during dredging of the Intracoastal ' Waterway and other navigable channels constitute a significant man-made habitat type in east -central Florida, and offer unique opportunities for upland habitat enhancement. To study the feasibility of native vegetation establishment on these islands, nineteen native species and one ornamental exotic species were planted on an upland portion of a Spoil island in the Indian River near Vero Beach. Seedlings from 2 -inch liners were planted beneath the Australian pine (Casuarina equisetifolia) canopy, with no soil preparation, or subsequent fertilization or watering. After 19 months, species survival rates ranged from 100% for pigeon plum (Coccoloba diversifolia) and Spanish stopper (Eugenia foetida) to 27% for scaevola (Scaevola frutescens) and West Indies mahogany (Swietenia maha oni). Net survival was 74% (221 of 300 seedlings planted). Extremely high tides during a severe fall storm inundated portions of the planting area (37 seedlings) and buried 79 seedlings beneath vegetative debris, dramatically increasing seedling mortality in the affected areas. All species exhibited substantial growth ranging from 74% (West Indies mahogany) to 933% (wild lime, Zanthoxylum fagar•a). Disturbance of the Australian pine litter and soil surface facilitated invasion by Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), which soon dominated an adjunct live oak acorn (Quercus virginiana) planting site. Preservation of an intact soil and litter layer, and retention of at least a moderate canopy of Australian pines appeared vital to successful vegetative restoration on these spoil islands. Commissioner Lyons asked if the types of seedlings planted would provide food for birds, and Mr. Fernald stated they specifically used tropical species because they do provide some high qualify fruit for birds. In a larger project, they would hope to include some more temperate species that also would provide fruit. 18 Commissioner Wodtke believed it was mentioned that they might try to take one of the islands, remove the australian pines, and start from scratch to see what birds, etc., would be attracted. Mr. Fernald confirmed that they are interested in that as well as in,trying to provide shore bird habitat. Commissioner Wodtke asked how the county can help, and Mr. Fernald advised that they are getting an actual proposal down in writing; then they will have to look for suitable islands and will appeal to other agencies for labor and materials. They might try and pursue a grant or ask the county to provide some raw materials or perhaps a developer could contribute some material or time. Commissioner Wodtke felt we should offer whatever assistance we can, and noted that Intergovernmental Relations Director Thomas has been very involved with the Spoil Islands over the years. Mr. Fernald advised that they have made use of the report the county did a number of years ago to see what islands might be suitable for different purposes. Chairman Scurlock thanked Mr. Fernald for his presentation. Commissioner Lyons informed the Board that Ray Fernald is chairman of the County's Sea Grass Committee, and he would like him to report on what the committee has done and plans to do. Mr. Fernald noted that the Sea Grass Committee was started a few years ago by Commissioner Lyons, and it is made up of a group of .local people representing a diversity of interests - environ- mental, government agencies, sport fisherman, commercial fisher- men, scientists, etc. This group has completed the first phase of their work reviewing literature of what has been done in other areas in regard to determining what sea grasses need, where they exist, etc., and they will come up with a document to present to the county. Much of their knowledge of mapping of sea grass was gained from the Florida Department of Natural Resources mapping 19 FEB 12 1986 Boa 63 FAG -0587 FEB 12 1986 BOOK 63 PnUF.588 project which is just being completed. The DNR allowed them to use their data before it was published with the understanding that the committee will not present its report to the Commission until after the DNR publishes their data sometime in March. Mr. Fernald emphasized that they now can document clearly that there has been a significant decline in sea grasses in the last 30-40 years, and he did think they can document with pretty good . certainty the major causes. However, all of this is just based on what has been done by researchers to date, and they would like to endorse and pursue additional research, particularly in Indian River County. Commissioner Lyons did not believe Mr. Fernald mentioned that not only has the committee pretty well determined that we are losing sea grass, but that we want to turn this around and go the other direction. Sea grass is a very important habitat, and the productivity of the river is primarily dependent on the size of these beds. Director Thomas agreed and noted that what makes the research so difficult is that there are so many sources that have to be investigated for the possible causes. There are two particular types of losses in which they are interested - one is a complete loss of the grass, and the other, which is even more difficult to research as it requires very detailed physical research, is loss of density of the beds; you cannot determine this just through photography. APPLICATION TO DER FOR GRANT FOR SEAGRASS AND WATER QUALITY STUDY The Board reviewed the following memo, plus letter from Dr. Virnstein presenting the proposed projects: 20 E r � � TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: February 5, 19 8 6 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners SUBJECT' Department of Environmental • Regulations Grant Appli- cations for seagrass and water quality study John R. Montgomery W� REFERENCES: FROM: Robert W. Virnstei Tommy Thomas 1� John R. Montgomery and Robert W. Virnstein wish to apply to Department of Environmental Regulations for the following list* of projects and would like to have the County act as agent. Both men are qualified, and are former employees of Harbor Branch. The state will put up the 25% match for these Federal Funds. The County will not have to supply any matching funds. In addition they would like to apply to the County for projects 1 and 2 for a total of $20,000. February 5, 1986 Board of County Commissioners 1840 25th St. Vero Beach, FL 32960 Dear Commissioners: We attach and present to Indian River County the following proposals for research on the Indian River lagoon, primarily related to critically threatened seagrasses: (1) Pollutant loads to the Indian River lagoon Proposed cost in Indian River County . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,000 (2) How much and where are seagrasses declining in Indian River County.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,000 (3) Effects of nutrients on seagrass. . . . . . . . . . . 41,520 (4) Light requirements for seagrass . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,880 (5) Density, seasonality, and species composition of seagrasses in the Indian River lagoon . . . . . . . 20,000 (6) Long-term health of seagrass-associated communities in the Indian River.lagoon . . . . . . . . . . .•. 20,000+ (7) Analysis of 6 years of existing data on seagrass-associated communities in the Indian River lagoon ?12,000 (8) A seasonal habitat survey of invertebrates in the Indian River lagoon . . . . . . . . . . . . ?20,000 (9) Nutrient and suspended solid loadings and freshwater inputs from major canals into the Indian River lagoon . ?67,000 We suggest that proposals (1) and (2) and perhaps a portion of proposals (3) and (4) be funded by the County. The remainder we would like to submit to the state for funding through the Office of Coastal Management, Florida Department of Environmental Regulation (DER), James W. Stoutamire, Director. These proposals to the state must be submitted (by February 21) • through a local government. We hope that'Indian River County will endorse these proposals and administer the finances of the grants, if funded. Perhaps the Mosquito Control District or the Seagrass Committee could serve this function, acting as an agent of the County. If proposal (5) is funded by the state, the cost of proposal (2) would be reduced by one third. 21 FEB 12 1986 aoa� 63 P":GE 539. Koo 03 pm -)E590 We attach copies of the proposals and abstracts of each. We would like to present these proposals to the Board on February 12 and to then answer any questions the commissioners might have. Thank you for any help you may be able to provide. Sincerely, Robert W. Virnstein, Ph.D. Seagrass Ecosystems Analysts WourC R. Montgomery es Paul S. Mikkelsen )-<a&. - D. a," Kalani D. Cairns Director Thomas asked that Dr. Virnstein outline exactly what he is asking for. Dr. Virnstein stated that he was not prepared to make a presentation, but he pointed out that two of the projects they are proposing, #1 and #2, are specific to the county while the rest are more generally associated with beds in the entire river. He noted that the first they want to address directly to the county is just what are the sources of pollutants and the fresh water, primarily nutrients, coming into Indian River County, i.e., are sewer treatment plants the main problem - are canals the main problem, etc. - how much of a problem are they and where do you attack the problem. The second proposal is to map the grasses very carefully in certain specific areas. Commissioner Lyons believed they would like the County to approach the state re Projects #3 through #9 and agree to act as the sponsor. Dr. Virnstein agreed and noted the County might want to add some administrative costs for that since those projects, while they would benefit the county, they are for the whole river. 22 r � � Commissioner Wodtke asked why we would not apply to the state for #1 through #9; are #1 and #2 not eligible for funds? Dr. Virnstein felt they probably are, but explained that the state may limit projects to one per county, probably at a maximum of $50,000 per project, and we may have to set priorities. Commissioner Wodtke felt between the federal match with the state possibly we could get up to $70,000, but Dr. Virnstein noted that the state doesn't match on a project by project basis. Commissioner Lyons felt there is no doubt that this is a question of a regional nature that involves the entire Indian River lagoon, but he believed our particular situation is somewhat unique in that we are situated in between two inlets and have an above average problem as far as nutrients are concerned. Fishing is a very important tourist industry, and he felt we, therefore, have a more than normal interest in the first two projects. Commissioner Lyons stated that he would like to see us come up with the money to fund Projects #1 and #2 and then indicate our interest in Projects #3-#9. He noted that if we don't come up with the money, we don't get the project and we can always withdraw. MOTION was made by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commis- sioner Bowman, to fund Projects #1 and #2 and indicate our willingness to be sponsors for Projects #3 through #9. Commissioner Wodtke believed that between the Regional Planning Council and Harbor Branch there were some pretty extensive studies done of sea grass. Commissioner Lyons agreed that the Sea Grass Committee has done considerable research. They have spent two years going over everything, and while they have photographs of the conditions of the beds, it is necessary to go out and prove them because what shows up as sea grass in the photos actually may not be. We must know what we have in order to have a plan to protect it, and he felt this is very important to Indian River County. 23 FEBL- 12 196 BOOK 63 Pnu-L591 e FEB 12 1986 BOOK p c -r 592 Chairman Scurlock had no problem with acting as sponsor for Projects #3 through #9, but he did have a problem with lowering the level of our Contingency Account to about $150,000 when we have many things coming up:to deal with, i.e., the coming insurance package, and September is quite far away. Commissioner Lyons asked if there are any projects we might want to substitute, and Commissioner Bowman inquired about getting a grant from F.I.N.D. Commissioner Wodtke felt if Projects #1 and #2 are the real priorities, we should just emphasize them on the grant. Mr. Montgomery agreed the state could fund nine projects, but in reality they very probably will fund only one project, if any are funded. Obviously a lot of entities will be submitting proposals to Coastal Zone Management. Mr. Montgomery felt they had been given a pretty good idea of what the state will be funding, and he believed fresh water input, point source input and sea grasses, will have the best chance. He emphasized that they purposely picked two projects they felt could be accom- plished at an actual dollar value which they did not consider excessive at a county level. As a citizen and a scientist, Mr. Montgomery felt the counties eventually will have to start looking at some of these problems themselves, and that is why they requested that Projects #1 and #2 be funded at the county level and the county just give an indication they are willing to act as agent for #3 through #9. Mr. Montgomery pointed out that they cannot do any of these projects unless the local governing bodies back them up. Chairman Scurlock believed that we can study this to death, but he felt the answer simply is that we just keep putting things into -the river that should not be there. Discussion continued re assigning priorities and the necessity for the study, and Dr. Virnstein was asked if he would concentrate on the sewer plant as the principal offender or on better drainage. 24 Dr. Virnstein did not know that he could say which was the bigger problem. He did feel we must find out which one is more important, and if it turns out 800 of the problem is from fresh water, we should concentrate on that first and then address the other. We cannot disregard either problem, however. Chairman Scurlock asked what the timetable would be for accomplishing Projects #1 and #2, and Mr. Montgomery figured about six months maximum on #1. He noted that it is not generating new data that is the problem. Most of the information is diverse and not published and is in obscure documents; the problem is digging it out. Chairman Scurlock asked if a Motion to sponsor would be a help, and Dr. Virnstein agreed it would be. The Chairman stated that he would like to defer on local funds available until we get a better idea about what the insurance package will do to us. Commissioners Lyons and Commissioner Bowman withdrew their Motion. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, that the County agree to, act as agents for Projects #1 through #9 and also to move ahead to see if we can find a way to get some addi- tional funding for Projects #1 and #2 . Commissioner Bird raised a question as to what percentage of these projects will generate new information and what will be just a compilation of data that is already out there somewhere. Mr. Montgomery advised that Project #1 will involve a compilation of data, and #2 will be new research. He agreed the data has been studied a great deal, but he did feel the end result will be something that can be used. Chairman Scurlock wondered if any of the monies received for new docking facilities and making improvements to the river are available for preserving the resource. 25 FEB 12 1981 BOOK 63 r� 590.E FEB 12 1966 coax 63 F,,c! 5q4 Director Thomas stated that he will be glad to research and see if there are any funds available for this. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. REPLACEMENT OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCE RE SIGNS, ADVERTISING STRUCTURES, ETC. The hour of 9:45 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to -wit: VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Weekly Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a weekly newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a Z4 in the matter of 11,6/W in the �y Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of�°'• Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, weekly and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida for a period of one year next preceeding the first publication of the attached copy of adver- tisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this adver- tisement for publication in the said newspaper. Swom to and subscribed byfore this day of A.D. 0' k (SEAL) (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indian River County, Florida) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE The Board of County Commissioners of Indian Iver County, Florida, will conduct a Public Baring on Wednesday, February 12, 1988 at 45 a.m. in the Commission Chambers at the ounty Administration Building, 1840 25th treat, Vero Beach, Florida to consider the adop- ,n of an Ordiriance entitled: PRODUCT; INCORPORATION IN CODE; SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. ,-... any person decides to appeal a decision made n the above matters record of the proceedings rill be required for such purposes, and he or she my need to ensure that a verbatim record of the roceedings Is made, which record includes the iistimony and evidence on which the appeal Is ssed.Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Don C. Scurlock, Jr., Chairman r u ti an. 24.1988 Assistant County Attorney Bruce Barkett reviewed his memo, as follows: 26 � � r TO:DATE: FILE: Board of County Commissioners February 4, 1986 of Indian River County SUBJECT: SIGN ORDINANCE FROM: Bruce Barkett `Y REFERENCES: Assistant County Attorney The attached proposed ordinance is intended to repeal and replace the Emergency Sign Ordinance amendments adopted January 22nd. The substantive portions of this ordinance are exactly the same as those previously approved. This ordinance is intended to allow the Board to adopt by regular methods rather than by emergency methods the sign ordinance amendments which solidify the Board's position prohibiting oversized signs which also function as buildings, such as buildings shaped like products for sale. This ordinance was properly noticed in the newspaper, thereby allowing comments by interested persons. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 86-16, providing definition of advertising structure, of sign, etc. 27 L- FEB 12 1981 11 BOOK 63 PnE 595 FEB 12 196 Boa fil Pnur 9 ORDINANCE N0. 86- 16 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AMENDING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ORDINANCE SECTION 25(0) [signs]; PROVIDING DEFINITION OF ADVERTISING STRUCTURE; PROVIDING DEFINITION OF SIGN; PROHIBITING BUILDING STRUCTURES WHICH RESEMBLE IN CONFIGURATION OR DESIGN A PARTICULAR PRODUCT; INCORPORATION IN CODE; SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County desires to enact amendments to the sign ordinance of Indian River County; and WHEREAS, it is the purpose and intent of these amend- ments to promote and protect the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of Indian River County by regulating and limiting the public display of advertising structures, signs, billboards, and other displays competing for public attention; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Board to repeal and replace emergency ordinance 86-13 with this ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that: C7rmTnM 1 Indian River County Ordinance Section 25(0)(1) Special definitions is hereby amended to establish Section 25(o)(1)h. and Section 25(o)(1)i. to read: Advertising Structures: Any structure, with or without any advertisement display thereon, situated upon or attached to real property, upon which any sign may be placed. Anytime the word "sign" is used in this sign ordinance [Section 25(0)], the same shall include advertising structure. Sign: Any writing; pictorial representation; decoration; emblem (except a religious emblem); flag (including banner or pennant); or any other structure, figure, or character, or any part thereof, on which such writing, pictorial representation, emblem, flag, or other figure or character is installed or placed which: a. is used to inform, attract attention, or advertise; and b. is readily visible from any public place off the premises upon which the writing, pictorial representation, decoration, emblem, flag, figure or character is located. Whenever the word "sign" appears in this sign ordinance [Section 25(0)] it shall include "advertising structure." Whenever the word "sign" is used in this sign ordinance [Section 25(0)] it shall include buildings or other structures shaped to resemble in configuration or design a product for sale such as, but not limited to, hot dogs, hamburgers ice cream cones, shoes, automobiles, or fruit. 28 SECTION TWO Indian River County Ordinance 25(o) Signs is hereby amended to add section 25(0)(10) to read: Buildings which resemble in configuration or design a product for sale such as, but not limited to, hot dogs, hamburgers, ice-cream cones, shoes, automobiles or fruit are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of Indian River County. INCORPORATION IN CODE This ordinance shall be incorporated into the Code of Ordinances of Indian River County and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or other appropriate word and the sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such purposes. 0VnmTnm A SEVERABILITY If any Section, or if any sentence, paragraph, phrase, or word of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance; and it shall be construed to have been the legislative intent to pass the ordinance without such unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative part. OVOMTnM M REPEAL PROVISION Emergency Ordinance 86-13 is hereby repealed and replaced by this ordinance. SECTION 6 EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall become effective upon receipt from the Secretary of State of the State of Florida of official acknowledgment that this ordinance has been filed with the Department of State. 29 BOOK 6 3 mu, 5917 FEB 12 1986 BOOK F "u'-.598 ORDINANCE 86-16 • Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, on this 12th day of February 1986. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By, i G DON C..SCURLOCK, JR., airman AMENDING COUNTY MOBILE HOME ADVISORY BOARD ORDINANCE The hour of 10:00 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication attached, to -wit: VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL Published Weekly 1 Vero Bach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA I Before the undersiglned authority personally appeared J. J. Schumann, Jr. who on oath says that he is Business Ma ger of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a weekly newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian Rider County, Florida; that the attached copy 'af advertisement, being a7 a in the matter of in the Court, was pub- lished in said newspaper in the issues of Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florieia, weekly and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida for a period of one year next preceeding the first publication. of the attached copy of adver- tiserrent; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund for th a purpose of securing this adver- tisement for publication in the said newspaper. n Sworn to and subscribed before A.D._I All 30 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO' CONSIDER ADOPTION OF COUNTY ORDINANCE The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County Florida, will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 12; 1986 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Chambers at the County Adminlstration. Building, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida to consider the adop- tion of an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 16.17 OF THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MOBILE HOME ADVISORY BOARD; AMENDING SEC- TION 16-18 OF THE .INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CODE OF LAWS AND ORDI- NANCES.TO PROVIDE, FOR THE OR GANIZATION, QUORUM AND MEET- INGS OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MOBILE HOME ADVISORY BOARD; ' PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION IN . CODE; SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. If arty person decides to appeal a decision made on the above matter, a record of the proceedings will be required for such purposes, and he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings Is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence on which the appeal is based. ., Indian River County Board of County Commissioners Don C. Scurlock, Je, Chairman Jan. 25, 1986 Sl � r � Commissioner Bird wished to know what we are really trying to do. Chairman Scurlock noted that some time ago we set up the Mobile Home Advisory Board which has served a function for people to voice their complaints, but he believed the committee itself now has thought of more or less disbanding because a lot has been accomplished and the activity has slowed down. They were persuaded not to disband completely, but instead just to have meetings much less frequently. Commissioner Bowman believed another factor is that since this committee was organized, the state organization has become much more powerful. Commissioner Bird expressed a problem with the wording which states that "The Mobile Home Advisory Board may, by majority vote, remove from office any member of the Board who fails to attend a majority of the meetings......" He would like to see just what constitutes a majority defined a little more clearly so someone who is serving knows just what the requirements are in regard to attending meetings. County Attorney Vitunac advised that the definition of majority is up to the members of the committee. He agreed it is not that well defined, and they could say, for instance, unexcused absences constitute a majority of the time that particular member has been on the Board. However, if there had been only one meeting since the member's appointment and he missed that, it would constitute a majority of the meetings. He not_ed.that on some other Boards if you miss two out of three in a row, you are automatically off the Board. Chairman Scurlock suggested that it be defined as failure to attend three consecutive meetings, unexcused, and this was agreed on. The Chairman asked if anyone present wished to be heard. There were none. 31 FEB12 1986 9®olc �J FEB 12 1986' BOOK 6 3 ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 86-17 with the change in wording agreed upon. ORDINANCE NO. 86-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING SECTION 16-17 OF THE CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MOBILE HOME ADVISORY BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 16-18 OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CODE OF LAWS AND ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION, QUORUM AND MEETINGS OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MOBILE HOME ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION IN CODE; SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that: SECTION 1 The Indian River County Code of Laws and Ordinances Section 16-17 is hereby amended to read as follows: Removal of Members Any member of the Board who ceases to be a qualified elector or resident, or who becomes a candidate for public office shall immediately forfeit his office. Any member may be removed from office without cause by a majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners. Hxeegh-€er-exettseei-igea�hl�-er-wed€are-meas-eas; -agp- me2nl�er-wl�e-€atla-ta-ahhead-ah-lease-ge�rerthy-€��re-f�5 ) pew-eerrh-a €-hke-tneeh �rtgs-a€-hl�e-Mebt�e-Heise-Ptei� �sary- Bea�e�-eir�� �rtg-artp-twe ��e-martt)3-pess�ed-s><ra��-be-e�eemee�-to >:ta�e-*�aeatee�-l��s-gas�h�ea-art-tYte-Mab��e-Heme-Ad�rrsarp- Beard. The Mobile Home Advisory Board may, by majority vote, remove from office any member of the Board who fails to attend three consecutive meetin s, unless such absence is excused for health or welfare reasons. A vacancy so created shall be immediately reported to the Board of County Commissioners by the Chairman of the Mobile Home Advisory Board or, if there be no chairman or the chairman has vacated his position, by any remaining member of the Mobile Home Advisory Board. SECTION 2 Indian River County Code of Laws' and Ordinances Section 16-18 is hereby amended to read as follows: NOTE: Words in strldek-thPOugh-hype are deletions from existing law; words underlined are additions. KFA Organization. ctuorum and meetings. The Mobile Home Advisory Board shall initially select a chairman and such other officers as deemed necessary and desirable who shall serve at the pleasure of the advisory board. The initially selected board shall serve until the first meeting in January, 1983, at which time new elections shall be held and continue to be held annually and thereafter. The Board shall meet at least gearterly once a year at any appropriate place and shall may arrange a time for holding regular meetings of the Board and for such other meetings as shall be necessary. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. A majority vote of those members present and voting at any meeting shall be sufficient to enable taking any action. The Board may adopt such rules of procedure as it may deem necessary. All meetings of the Board shall be open to the public and shall be subject to the requirements of Section 286.011, Florida Statutes. SECTION 3 INCORPORATION IN CODE This ordinance shall be incorporated into the Code of Ordinances of Indian River County and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or other appropriate word and sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such.purposes. SECTION 4 SEVERABILITY If any Section, or if any sentence, paragraph, phrase, or word of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitu- tional, inoperative, or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance; and it shall be construed to have been the legislative intent to pass the ordinance without such unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative part. SECTION 5 EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall become effective upon receipt from Secretary of State of the State of Florida of official acknow- legement that this ordinance has been filed with the Department of I 1. State. Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioner of Indian River County, Florida, on this 12thday of February 1986. , BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By Z41 G • DON C. SCU LOCK, JR. airman BOOK 63 PAGE 601 FEB 12 1986 Bou 63 pn—,E602 LAND CLEARING VIOLATION - RABO CORP. (RYALL) Commissioner Wodtke asked if all these violations are going to come to the Commission now instead of the Code Enforcement Board, and Director Keating explained that the Code Enforcement Board can only structure some kind of mitigation, they cannot impose a fine. The Commission, therefore, some time ago in- structed staff to inform each applicant with a violation that they have the option to pay a fine or staff will come to the Commission and ask for permission to pursue this matter through the courts. Commissioner Wodtke inquired if the administrative level has the ability to mitigate a fine, and Chief Environmental Planner Challacombe stated that they do not have that discretion; they must go for the maximum fine, which was the specific instruction of the Commission. Chief Planner Challacombe then reviewed the following memo: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: of the Board of County Commissioners January 31, 1986 FILE: DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: LAND CLEARING VIOLATION SUBJECT: RABO CORPORATION c/o N.B. RYALL, JR. obert M. Keat ng, ICP CV -86-01-275 Planning & Development Director THROUGH: Art Challacombe Chief, Environmental Planning FROM: Roland M. DeBlois REFERENCES: Rabo Corp. Staff Planner *4p DIS:ROLAND It As requested that the data presented herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting on February 12, 1986. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: On January 23, 1986, County personnel observed that parcel number 28-31-39-06-0001-001.0, having a legal description of: Lots 1, 2, and 3, Weona Park, according to the plat recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 17 of the Public Records of Indian River County, Florida, had been cleared prior to the issuance of a landclearing permit. To staff's knowledge, no protected trees have been removed. The property is currently owned by RABO Corporation, repre- sented by Mr. N. B. Ryall Jr., of 3526 Martha's Lane, Vero Beach, Florida. 34 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: Section 231-6(a) & (b), Tree Protection, of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian River County, Florida prohibits the performance of any tree removal, landclearing or grubbing unless tree removal and landclearing permits have first been issued by the County. The ordinance further specifies that a violation shall be punishable upon conviction by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) per tree and land clearing activity or by imprisonment in the County jail for up to sixty (60) days, or both. On January 24, 1986, staff requested that RABO Corporation submit a voluntary payment of $500.00 and obtain an "after -the - fact" permit. Mr. N. B. Ryall Jr., representing RABO Corporation, indicated that he felt the fine was excessive and that RABO Corporation would not voluntarily comply with staff's request. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant staff the authority to pursue available remedies in County court. Chief Planner Challacombe confirmed that since staff could find no evidence of protected vegetation having been removed, the fine would be for land clearing only. N. B. Ryall informed the Board that he was born in this county and he is a citrus grower. It was his position that RABO, which is a family corporation, should not be subject to a fine for underbrushing this property because he was not aware a permit was necessary. In support of his argument that the fine was unjustified, Mr. Ryall advised that he has been given permission to use the name of three well-known citrusmen in this county, as well as that of a former County Commissioner, all of whom said they would have done the same thing without realizing a permit was necessary. He stated that he was aware of the tree protec- tion ordinance. Mr. Ryall further noted that he has access to his own grove equipment, which he has used in the past for the same kind of work; he is not a contractor and is not aware of some of these things that have been passed. Commissioner Bird asked how our ordinance re clearing land applies to different type zoned properties, and Planner Challacombe advised that everything other than single family parcels under one acre and Agricultural parcels would require a 1 35 FEB 1 BOOK 1986 BOOK 63 F4 C 60. 3 r FEB 12 1986 BOOK 6pnF604 land clearing and/or tree removal permit. He noted that a land clearing permit is $45.00, and the purpose of obtaining one is so that staff can get on the site before it is cleared and determine whether there are any protected trees on it. Commissioner Lyons did believe there has been sufficient publicity about this type of violation to make people aware, and he further noted that another argument is that ignorance is no defense. Commissioner Wodtke felt that mainly violations which have received publicity have been for tree removal. He did feel it is necessary to follow our ordinance and believed we have got word out to the contractors. The Ryall family, however, is a well known, old county family, and he suggested consideration be given to the fact that Mr. Ryall has applied for an after -the -fact permit and that he be required to pay double, or $90.00. Commissioner Lyons stated that he would settle for $250.00, and Commissioner Bowman recommended $300.00. Planner Challacombe advised that on at least one past occasion with similar circumstances, a respondent was fined $150.00. Chairman Scurlock believed we have levied some significant fines on some other well known citizens who have pleaded ignorance; he, therefore, stated that he would support a fine of $150.00 as being consistent with what we have done in the past. Chairman Scurlock asked the cooperation of the Press to perform a civic duty by doing some stories about what is and is not covered under the ordinance. Commissioner Bird felt the Ryalls are well informed people and he did not believe they intentionally violated our ordinance. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Com- missioner Bird, the Board unanimously agreed on a fine of $150.00 for RASO Corporation, this amount to include the cost of the land clearing permit. 36 TREASURE COAST MANATEE PROTECTION RESOLUTION Art Challacombe, Chief of Environmental Planning, reviewed the following memo: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: February 4, 1986 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: TCRPC MANATEE PROTECTION SUBJECT: RESOLUTION Robert M. Keat'ng, CP Planning & Development Director FROM: `-'REFERENCES: Art Challacombe TCRPC Chief, Environmental Planning 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 February 12, 1986. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS: On January 30, 1986, Indian River County received a letter with an attached resolution from the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC) regarding manatee protection from boating activities. The resolution, adopted by the TCRPC at their regular meeting of January 17, 1986, is intended to emphasize to State officials that a statewide manatee pro- tection program is urgently needed. Without some comprehensive solution to this problem, continued growth in boating oppor- tunities cannot occur in this region or elsewhere in Florida without jeopardizing the survival of the manatee population. The attached resolution has been transmitted to all governments within and adjacent to the Treasure Coast region. Council respectfully urges that the County adopt this or a similar resolution and transmit it to the Governor and Cabinet. Through County combined efforts, positive statewide actions to protect the manatee may be forthcoming. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS: The TCRPC resolution is a direct result of continued concern by the Council over the rapid construction of boat docking facili- ties in critical habitat in the Indian River as well as the December 6, 1985 U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service "jeopardy opinion" regarding certain project impacts upon the Florida manatee. This opinion recognized that full protection and the continued existence of the manatee can only be achieved by a multi -jurisdictional approach to boat traffic management. County planning staff, in previous discussions with the TCRPC, has emphasized the need for the `State of Florida to take the lead in a comprehensive approach by requiring licensing of all power boat operators and providing adequate enforcement of boating violations. Adoption of the proposed resolution by all local governments within the TCRPC and adjacent Counties will provide a directive for the State to take action to reduce manatee mortality rates. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed resolution. 37 FEB 12 1986 BOOK 63 F'1uF_60 FEB 12 1986 Boa 63 r,l, 666 Chairman Scurlock advised that he has been contacted by a number of individuals; he believed there is a great concern on this whole issue and that the whole community wants some sort of fair and reasonable approach to manatee protection, but also some" assurance that our county is treated fairly re marina slips, etc. Planner Challacombe believed the Manatee Resolution implies that. We have recognized that there is very little one county can do by itself, and the intent of the resolution is to emphasize to -the state that they have the ultimate jurisdiction and authority to put together a comprehensive program. Commissioner Lyons advised that he was, in effect, author of this resolution through the Regional Planning Council, and this actually is in response to what was debated re the slips in Grand Harbor and who could lease them. He emphasized that the resolution takes the stand that this is not a local issue and also implies protection of sea grass beds and that this should be a part of boater education. Commissioner Lyons felt that he has been misquoted by a local organization in connection with his stand on this matter and re the marina in Fort Pierce, which he voted for because a lot of the larger boats now kept here in Vero Beach will be kept down there next to the inlet and won't have to make the trip down the river, which will afford greater protec- tion to the manatee. Chairman Scurlock stated one area he would like to see added to the resolution is that we would like to be a part of the development of the rules and regulations and involved in the policy development. Commissioner Lyons suggested that this be added as Item #6. Commissioner Wodtke felt if the Fish and Wildlife Service want to say new marinas should not be allowed, that is fine for them, but he felt we should draft our own resolution. Commissioner Lyons pointed out that is simply an expression of their opinion and a statement of fact. 38 Commissioner Bird agreed with the basic philosophy of the proposed resolution, but had a problem with Items #1 and #5. He believed manatees exist year round all up and down the river and that this, therefore, would involve the entire waterway. He further felt designating only particular areas of the waterway as greater than idle speed zones is extremely broad and would re- quire much posting. Commissioner Bowman believed that would exclude the Intracoastal Waterway as manatees generally are killed only in shallow waters. Discussion ensued as to whether we have any control over the speed at which boats go through the county in the Intracoastal Waterway, and Attorney Vitunac stated the only control would be through the Coast Guard. Commissioner Wodtke continued to express his problem with the first whereas clauses which he felt suggest a moratorium, and he could not agree with that. Chairman Scurlock believed we have an extremely high concentration of manatees in our county, and, therefore, this could cause a greater impact on our county. Commissioner Bowman stated that the heaviest kills are in Brevard County; the birth rate and death rate in this area are about equal. Actually the manatees are quite close to extinction. Commissioner Bird stated that he had no problems with Items 2, 3 and 4, and would have no problem with #1 if it were reworded to "expand slow and idle speed zone areas to include all areas known to be frequent manatee habitat." He felt #5 is just too broad to reword because, to him, it would include the entire river from shoreline to shoreline. Commissioner Lyons pointed out that the Resolution says it recommends the following actions be considered and if warranted be implemented. He, therefore, asked if we can't take care of 39 FEB 12 1986 • BOOK 6 Fa:c� 6'x`7 FEB 12 1996 BOOK 63. PnUF 608 this just by including Item #6 asking that local governments be included in the consideration of all the rule making process. Board members continued to suggest various alternatives for designating areas of the river, and Commissioner Bowman felt we are going to have to designate certain areas for water skiing as they are one of the biggest offenders. Chairman Scurlock believed we need to do an inventory from County line to County line and designate an area to be used for skiing, etc. - Commissioner Bowman did not see, as a practical matter, how you can place a sign at every shallow water area, but she felt you can sign the deep water areas. Commissioner Wodtke wished to know the difference in the definitions of idle speed and slow speed, and Planner Challacombe stated that idle speed is just enough speed to control the boat for steerage, and he felt slow speed is no wake. He did feel, however, the slow and idle are being used synonomously in the resolution. Commissioner Lyons suggested the following language for Item #5; "Inventory distribution of manatee population and designate only particular areas of the waterway as greater than idle speed zones" and also the adding of Item #6; "Include local governments in consideration of all policies." Commissioner Wodkte asked if we can delete the one whereas clause expressing the opinion of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service re not alowing construction of new marinas until existing mortal- ity rates are reduced as he felt this amounts to a moratorium. Administrator Wright agreed that if the Board adopted this resolution, he would feel they were sending him a message not to consider any more marinas. Discussion continued at length as to whether the proposed Resolution indicates support of a moratorium on the building of marinas; the effect, if any, of the jeopardy letter produced by 40 M M the Fish & Wildlife Service on the continued permitting of marinas; the figures on manatee mortality in the county, etc. Chairman Scurlock stated that, as one Commissioner, he would like to see some additional controlled marina activity in our community, but he did not know how you send a message to say find reasonable control to protect the manatee, but still be reasonable for boaters. He was afraid that those at a higher level do not have the answers to this problem either and that they, therefore, will just say build no more marinas until the state can come up with a solution. This would put some local individuals who are halfway through their projects in a very difficult economic position. Commissioner Wodtke pointed out that there is no control on dry storage of boats and launching from those storage areas, and Chairman Scurlock felt small boats very probably cause more of the damage to the sea grass and the manatee than the larger boats. Commissioner Bowman agreed because the small boats go in the shallow waters. She noted, however, that there are figures on dry storage of boats, and it was found that 85% of such boats are used very little. Chairman Scurlock expressed his preference for language that says be very cautious about expanding marinas but not just absolutely stop everything. Commissioner Bowman noted that actually we need enforcement and we do not have the marine patrol necessary to do that enforcement, but Commissioner Bird felt we have made great steps in that direction. In.the ensuing discussion, Commissioner Lyons suggested leaving out the Whereas clauses, i.e., eliminate Page 1. Commissioner Wodtke felt he could go along with this if Page 1 were eliminated and the Resolution drafted based on Page 2 with the changes discussed today. 41 F 12 IZ986 BOOK 63 F!,;E 6� BOOK 63 �.�: E610 ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 86-06, as rewritten elimin- ating Page 1 and including the following changes: Item #1 - Slow and idle speeds to include all areas known to be frequent manatee habitat. Item #5 - Inventory distribution of manatee popula- tion and designate only particular areas of the waterway as greater than idle speed zones. Item #6 - To be added - Include the local governments in consideration of all policies. RESOLUTION NO. 86-6 A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA REQUESTING ACTION BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO REDUCE MANATEE DEATHS CAUSED BY BOATS IN THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON SYSTEM. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County that Indian River County requests the State of Florida to take positive steps through legislation or rule adoption to reduce and eliminate mortality in the manatee population caused w by collisions with boats in the Indian River Lagoon System. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following policies be considered by the State for adoption: 1. Expand "slow" and "idle" speed zone areas to include all areas known to he habitat areas within which this the manatee frequently occurs. 2. Expand, to whatever extent is necessary, enforcement of laws designed to protect the manatee from harm. 3. Require licensing and education of all powerboat operators. 4. Require licensing fees of sufficient amount to fund administrative costs to the State and costs of expanded enforcement requirements . 5. Inventory all local manatee habitat areas and then designate only particular areas as greater than idle speed zones. 42 6. Inform and include Indian River County and other local governments when considering any changes in all State rule making regarding manatee protection and boating regulations. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Lyons and seconded by Commissioner Wodtke , and, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye Vice Chairman Patrick B. Lyons Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye The Chairman thereupon declared Resolution No. 86-6 duly passed and adopted this 19th day of february , 1986. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By Don C. Scurlock, Jr Chairman TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING_ COUNCIL D_R.I .TRANSPORTATION POL I CY The Board reviewed staff memo, as follows: TO: The Honorable Members DATE: February 5, 1986 FILE: of the Board of County Commissioners DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: SUBJECT: TREASURE COAST REGIONAL Robert M. Ke tin , AYM PLANNING COUNCIL D.R.I. Planning & Developme t Director TRANSPORTATION POLICY FROM: �S REFERENCES: Richard Shearer Treasure Coast Memo Chl of-, Long -Range Planning RTC= It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their regular meeting of February 12, 1986. DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS The Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council has prepared a set of Proposed Development of Regional Impact (D.R.I.) Transporta- tion Review Policies and Standards to be used in analyzing the traffic impacts of proposed D.R.I.s. These policies have been 43 FEB 12 1966 Boas' L FEB 12 1986 Boa 63 developed over several months with extensive input from local governments. Treasure Coast has asked that any comments on these policies be forwarded to them by February 14, 1986. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS The Planning and Development and Public Works divisions have reviewed these policies throughout their formulation. These policies include maintaining level -of -service C on an average annual basis and level -of -service D during the peak season when reviewing D.R.I.s. In addition, the policies include designating a regional roadway network in each County to ensure that major roads are not overburdened by D.R.I.s. The County staff has reviewed these policies and standards and compared them to the County's existing ordinances and policies. This review has indicated that the proposed Treasure Coast policies and standards are consistent with the County's existing ordinances and policies relative to the review of traffic impacts of new developments. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners concur with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's Proposed D.R.I. Transportation Review Policies and Standards. Commissioner Lyons informed the Board that one of the things that came up in Regional Planning Council in connection with getting contributions from developers is that the big developer is the only guy who gets hooked and the little guy gets by. It was, therefore, felt a fairer way to assess the traffic impacts for D.R.1.1s, would be to say that the fellow who comes in for a D.R.I. is only going to be assessed for what his traffic does to the existing level of service on that road. The matter of getting it up to Level C lies then with the existing legislative body. This is the recommendation of the committee set up by the Regional Planning Council, and it will go before the Council soon. Commissioner Lyons supported this recommendation as he believed in some cases the large developer has been used to bring the road to Level C even though it wasn't at that level when he got there. Commissioner Bird stated that he is relying on staff's belief that this policy is consistent with our Comprehensive Plan policies, and Chief Planner Shearer confirmed that staff does feel comfortable with it. 44 M M r ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously accepted the staff recommendation to concur with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's Proposed D.R.I. Transportation Review Policies and Standards. DISCUSSION RE FUNDING FOR ROCKRIDGE_WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT STUDY AND ALSO BLUE CYPRESS LAKE AREA Utilities Director Pinto reviewed the following memo: TO: THRU: FROM: RE: BACKGROUND THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MICHAEL WRIGHT COUNTY COMMISSIONER TERRANCE G. PINTO DIRECTOR.OF UTILITY SERVICES JEFFREY A. BOONE ENGINEERING OPERATIONS MANAGER DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 1986 SUBJECT: ROCKRIDGE WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS ENGINEERING FEASIBILITY STUDY DECEMBER 10, 1985, MEMO TO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FROM RON BROOKS A meeting was held with the Rockridge Homeowners Association on February 3, 1986, where Terry Pinto, Director of Utilities Services, provided those in attendance with information regarding the wastewater improvements in the subject subdivision. Discussion of the costs to each homeowner resulted in a postive response from the Homeowners Association along with a desire to proceed with the project. nNnT.VCTC A proposal for the Engineering Feasibility Study has been submitted by Masteller and Moler Associates, Incorporated. The study will provide preliminary design and determine the flow requirements and costs involved in providing wastewater service to the Rockridge subdivision. The total cost of the Engineering Feasibility Study is $7000.00 of which $3000.00 will be required for soil and subsurface testing and $600.00 for surveying expenses. RECOMMENDATIONS Staff recommends that the Honorable Board of County Commissioners authorize funding of the Engineering Feasibility Study for the Rockridge subdivision. 45 NOK 63 FA;t.613 F/1- E Fr1Jt614 Director Pinto advised that the meeting with the Rockridge residents was very well attended, and they were overwhelmingly in support of moving along on this project. They have some very serious problems, even more serious then he had realized, and he recommended that we move along and do the feasibility study. Chairman Scurlock noted this was more or less precipitated by the City agreeing to go ahead and extend service and to pass some capacity into the area. He felt we are entering a new area of cooperation with the City. Director Pinto informed the Board that they also had a meeting with the Homeowners Association at Blue Cypress Lake and had the same response. He noted that this meeting was a day prior to a fishing tournament; our campground was extremely busy; and the toilet facilities were, to say the least, deplorable; in fact, they were boarded up because of a septic problem. Director Pinto stated that he would like to add an amount of $2,800 to this study to look specifically at the septic problem at Blue Cypress Lake and the overall wastewater facilities that would be needed for that project. He emphasized that both areas - Rockridge and Blue Cypress Lake - are in support of this, and they want to move as quickly as possible. Funding would be out of utilities and out of impact fees for expansion of the system. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, to authorize funding of the Engineering Feasibility Studies for the Rockridge Subdivision and Blue Cypress Lake area; to accept the proposal of Masteller and Moler Associates, Inc., for consulting services as set out in Work Authori- zation No. 3; and to authorize the signature of the Chairman. Commissioner Lyons commented that one of the main problems with fishing and shellfish in the river is the problem of single 46 family septic tanks. He was glad to work toward the possibility of removing that in the Rockridge area. Director Pinto felt there is no question that the only way that system works is that the septic raises into the drainage ditch and heads directly to the river. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. Amended by County Commission to include Blue Cypress Lake Area - 2-12-86 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Date: Work Authorization No. 3 For Consulting Services (Wastewater) Project No. (County) (Masteller & Moler Associates, Inc.) I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION - Title: Consulting engineering services relative to the preparation of Sanitary Sewer Feasibility Studies and Reports covering the following areas of Indian River County: A. Rockridge Area - The report will contain a plan of the study area; review sewer alternatives; provide estimated connections and construction cost esti- mates; and state recommendations. Included in the report will be spot elevations and soil boring data within the study area. B. Blue Cypress Lake Area - The report will contain �. a plan of the study area; show the recommended sewage collection system proposal; establish the treatment plant size, suggested site and effluent disposal method; provide estimated connections and construction cost estimates; and state recommendations. Included in the report will be spot elevations and soil boring data within the study area. II. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND LUMP SUM FEE FOR SERVICES Reference is made to the "Agreement for Professional Services" dated June 5, 1985 and specific Article numbers and paragraph numbers which are listed hereinafter to describe the scope of services included on this project; A. Study and Report Services per Article 3. B. Payment for Services per Article 8, paragraph 8c. for "A". above shall be the lump sum fee as follows: A. Rockridge Area $7,000.00; B. Blue Cypress Lake Area $2,800.00. Payment shall be per paragraph 8d. The lump sum fee of $7000.00 includes $600.00 for spot elevations and $3000.00 for soil boring data. The lump sum fee of $2800.00 'includes $400.00 for spot elevations and $700.00 for soil boring data. APPROVED BY: SUBMITTED BY: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MASTELLER & MOLER ASSOCIATES, INC. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY �G BY &,f Don C. Scurlock Jr. Earl H. Masteller, P.E. Chairman President Date - _'96 Date ZI t g F?(. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Charles Vitunac County Attorney 47 12 1966 BOOK 63 rk� 615 FEB 12 1986 BOOK 63 Fr1,E 616 TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PAY BOND HOLDERS - SR60 WATER ASSESSMENT (WEST GATE SUBDIVISION) Utilities Director Pinto reviewed the following memo: TO: THE BOARD OF COUNTY DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 1986 COMMISSIONERS THRU: TERRAN9�G:fPINwo/ FROM: JEFFREY K. ARTON DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS SUBJECT: TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO PAY BOND HOLDERS ON 27 ERU'S - ROUTE 60 WATER ASSESSMENT WEST GATE SUBDIVISION When the assessment roll was approved by the -County Commission on their meeting of April 11, 1984, it included Item D-2 (copy attached) which should not have been assessed. The 27 ERU's should be released and become available to potential customers in the service area at the current price per ERU. The monies to payoff the currently issued bonds held by Florida National Bank should be transferred from the impact fee account to pay the assessment roll on these 27 ERU's. RECOMMENDATIONS Utility staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the release*of the 27 ERU's for this assessment roll along with the execution of the Release of Assessment Lien. The Board should also authorize the transfer of $30,365.55 from the Impact Fee Account to the Assessment roll account. Director Pinto asked if there were any questions, and Com- missioner Lyons stated that he did not understand the memo. Director Pinto explained that when we put together the water assessment for SR60, there was a little subdivision where we inadvertently put assessments against individual homes, 27 of them, and we really had no authority or reason to do that other than when the developer next door initially came in to build his development in order to build a sewerage treatment plant, he would have had to provide water to those homes. Our county system eliminated the necessity for him to build a sewerage treatment plant. 48 Chairman Scurlock further clarified that, in other words, the developer was buying them water because the impact of his wastewater system would have made their wells unusable. Director Pinto continued to explain that there was a description of those individual properties in our assessment; so, we went ahead -and assessed those homes individually for a connection fee. They don't want the water at this point, and we are saying take it off the books. When water comes, they will come in and pay us for it. We will take this money out of impact fees and put it in the bond funds to cover the bonds. Commissioner Lyons asked where the money is - he felt it actually doesn't exist. Director Pinto explained that we borrowed the money for something that is not going to happen, and Chairman Scurlock noted that we end up with 27 taps that are not used; we are taking them back, and they are now available for someone else to reserve - actually the money is fictitious at this point. Director Pinto assured the Board that we will come out ahead. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously author- ized the release of the 27 ERUs, execution of the Release of Assessment Lien for Westgate Colony Subdivision, and transfer of $30,365.55 from the Impact Fee Account to the Assessment Roll Account as recommended by staff. 49 RON 63 rm 617 State Road 60 Water Project Release of 27 ERUs (Map #1)-2) RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN 800k 63 FA% 61 2/12/86(A-3)LEG(Vk) For and in consideration of the sum of $970.45 per equivalent residential unit times 27 ERUs or $26,202.15 plus fees and costs received in hand this day paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, INDIAN RIDER COUNTY, FLORIDA, (the "County") hereby releases GEORGE CHILDERS-WEST GATE COLONY, a/k/a LYNN LEE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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, 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 spe-cial assessment lien fully satisfied. The property, located in Indian River County, is more fully described as follows: All lots in WESTGATE COLONY SUBDIVISION, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 94, of the 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 12th day of February, 1986. Attested and countersigned: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSI014ERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Freda ht, erk By / C G( Don C. Scurl .ek, Jr. AD Chairman Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: Charles P. Vitunac County Attorney Instrument prepared by and should be returned to: COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE 50 BALANCING OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR NEW JAIL General Services Director Dean reviewed the following memo; TO: The Honorable Members ofDATE: February 4 , 1986 FILE: the Board of County Commissioners THRU: Michael Wright County Administrator H. T. "Son Dean FROM: Director General Servic s SUBJECT: Balancing of HVAC System for new jail REFERENCES: As recommended by W.R. Frizzell Architects, Inc., the subject work was deleted from the original general contractors contract. According to the architect we could get a better price and a quality job by proceeding this way. At the time this discussion took place, Mr. Tom Pinkerton estimated the price to do this work would be in the neighborhood of $16,000'- $18,000 16,000- $18,000 for buildings A and B. In fact, the subcontractor gave en add-on of $20,000 for this work. Since we were in the process of constructing Phase II (Building C) of the jail project, it was decided to include that portion in subbing proposals. Mr. Ben DiPalma, Vice -President of W.R. Frizzell Architects, Inc. and Project Director for the Indian River County Jail, was assigned to -seek - proposals from reputable firms. Mr. DiPalma's recommendation is to allow Future Controls, Inc. to perform this work at a guaranteed price of $9,4P 60. According to him this is a very reputable firm which does quality work. It is recommended by staff to authorize W.R. Frizzell Architects, Inc. to contract the subject work with Future Controls, Inc., and be responsible for seeing the work is properly done since our County personnel does not have expertise in this area. This procedure has been approved by our legal staff. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, to authorize Frizzell Architects to contract with Future Controls, Inc., for the work described and for Frizzell Architects to be responsible for seeing the work is properly done. Commissioner Wodtke wished to be sure we get a job that will work, and not a $9,000 job that won't work. Commissioner Bowman noted it actually is $9,900. 51 BOOK 63 F{ 6A e FEB 12 1966 &ooK 63 r,{ -1E 1 Commissioner Bird agreed it is nice to save the money, but he also hoped the system will work. He believed we have a subcontractor that is installing the heating and air conditioning system and asked if it isn't his responsibility to balance the system. Director Dean explained this item was pulled out because the people who install it add on to their contract for doing .tha.t, and then they go out and get a subcontractor to do it. Commissioner Bird just hoped we are not letting somebody off the hook and wished to know who we go back to if it doesn't work the one who installed the system or the one who balanced it. Director Dean stated we will rely on the architect and it was noted that this was not particularly successful in the past. Commissioner Lyons reported that up to this point he has had two meetings with the architect and has found that where he has made an error, he has issued a change order and taken care of it at his expense. So far he felt quite comfortable about this. Question arose as to why we couldn't have the HVAC balanced at the County Administration Building, and Administrator Wright stated that this has been tried before unsuccessfully; works at the jail, we will try it here again. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. 52 if it 013-86 Page No. Of Pages //-- Fropwiat _X rr FUTURE CONTROLS, INC. P. O. Box 132 FT. MYERS, FLORIDA 33902 (813) 656-1313 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO PHONE DATE W.R. Frizzell Architects, Inc. 1-23-86 STREET JOB NAME 4440 PGA Blvd. T than River Jall CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE JOB LOCATION Palm Beach Ga x e s, FL 33410 Vern 'Reqn'h ARCHITECT WR. Frizzell I DATE OF PLANS JOB PHONE We hereby submit specifications and estimates for: ..... ........ ... ... . ................................................. I ......................... .......... ... .... . ........ ......... ..... . .... ... .... . . . ......................... .............................. The complete. test and balance of all HVAC systems at . . . ... ........... ....................._.....Indian River Jail . ...... ... ... . ... . ..... . .. ........ .... . ... ... . .. .. . ........... .. . .............. .... .... .. ............... ............................ ....... ............... I ­ .... ........... ....... ....... ................... .................... . ........ ................. Encompassing. Areas "A", "Bit, "C". .. ... ..... ................ . .. ... ......... ... ......... .. .... I ...... ....... .. ...... ..... ...... ... .. . . ... .. .......... .... I..".. ............... .... .... ......... .. ...... ... . ....................... .. .... .. ...... ... .. ................ .... .......Puture Controls. will ..provide.. inspections verifying .. ... . ..... ...... .......... . . . .... . .. ................ ..... . .... ... .......... ins t allat.ion..c onf ormance...... ... .... ...... ... . . ..... . ........ ... 1- ............ .......... ..... ........... .. .......... .. .............. ... .. ....... . . ... .. ............ ... .. ...... Test.,....adjust.and...balance..components verifying performance........ .... ... . ...... .... ...and,..capacity . . . ............ .. . . .. . . ....... ..... .. ... ... .... . . . .. . .. . ..... .. ...... .. ­ ...... ................ ............ I ......................... I ..................... ......... . .. . I . .. . ...... I - ........ .. I..... . . ..... .... ..... . .... ........ I .... .................. . .................. .... All e),.haust and supply duct. systems will be tested as ..... ....... ... .................................. well....as.....all other HVAC.eqipment. .............. . . - . ..... . ........... ... .............. . ............................................................................ .... ... .... .............. . .... .. ... ........ .... ............ ... . ... ... . ................... .­­­ . . ..... ........... ................................... ... ..................................... . ..... . ... . .. ....... .............. ... .............. . .............. .. ... .. . .................. . ....... .................. ... . .. ..... ... .... .... .. . .. ..................... ........... ............................................ ....... . .. ..... ... TUP VrV;?11Sr hereby to furnish material and labor — complete in accordance with above specifications, for the sum of: Jqjne Thousand Nine Hundred and 00/100 ----------------- dollars($ 9,900-00 Payment to be made as follows: Progressive as billed. All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a workmanlike Manner according to standard practices. Any alteration or deviation from above specifica- Authorized tions involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders, and will become an Signature extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes. accidents V1. S t e v n Broldy,' TAB P visor or delays beyond our control. Owner to carry fire, tornado and other necessary insurance. Note: This proposal may be Our workers are fully covered by Workmen's Compensation Insurance. withdrawn by us if not accepted within 9() days. Arreptana of propwid- The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above. Date of Acceptance: 53 Signature Signature FEB 12 1996 BOOK 63 D'u- .6 ?1 PP"_ FEB 12 19 6 BOOK 63 Pt)E P? DISCUSSION RE NORTH COUNTY WASTEWATER SYSTEM Chairman Scurlock reported that over the last few months, interest has been evidenced in the North County area to see if they couldn't pursue through the county Utility Department a similar approach as we did on the SR60 water and.sewer projects. Several meetings have been held, and the interested parties were told that, if they actually were seriously interested, to come up with $25.00 per ERU to provide seed money to do a study of the economical feasibility of putting a wastewater system in the area. At this point we are holding in escrow about $15,000 for such a study and need about $22-24,000. Once we get the money, this will be .brought to the Board for authorization to move ahead with the study. The Chairman noted that the City of Sebastian is in the middle of an election so we have been getting mixed signals from the candidates at times, but the Sebastian Taxpayers Association have fully endorsed the concept, their chamber of commerce has endorsed it, as well as the local builders and realtors, and we have told the City of Sebastian that our Utility Department would assist them if they chose to do this themselves. Commissioner Bird asked what the proposed service area would 1 be, and Chairman Scurlock stated that this would be determined by pins put in the map based on the interest. There are two possible site locations - an 150 acre tract of land to the north of the Sebastian Airport and we have an interested party out near the 1-95 interchange, who might be willing to donate up to 200 acres, but this donation would have to be balanced versus the collection system cost. Commissioner Bird noted there is a big population in Gifford and a big population in Sebastian, and in between, it is pretty sparse. If Sebastian doesn't want to come in, he believed it would be pretty hard to address that area. Chairman Scurlock noted that one of the leaders in request- ing the service is the Humana Hospital, which is under DER 54 M citation. They have 176 ERUs in that alone. The Roseland shopping center area has a need, and that was where a lot of the impetus came from, plus the commercial areas. He believed there are sufficient ERU's just there to build a system by itself. All this will be determined by the feasibility study and the amount of pins on the map. Commissioner Bird asked if we are still talking about expanding the Gifford plant to this area, and was informed that we are not; that is a separate plan. Commissioner Wodtke inquired if we are talking about water, and Chairman Scurlock stated that at this point we are talking about wastewater. They have the same interest being expressed in water, and generally water is first, but the Chairman explained that the commercial areas are being restricted because they can't expand with just septic tanks and cannot develop to some of the densities on the Master Plan based on septic tanks. He believed all the local candidates are interested; in fact, it is about the only thing they agree on. Everyone agrees it is important to get rid of septic tanks. Chairman Scurlock emphasized that while there is a lot of interest, it has been made plain that nothing will happen if we have to subsidize it. Administrator Wright believed we should have a report by the second meeting in March to indicate how we should go. REPORT ON TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE ACTIONS Commissioner Lyons gave the following report: 55 FEB 12 1986 BOOK 63 FAUF 623 FEB 12 198 BOOK 6 3 f" �E 6 ?4 February 11, 1986 SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE 1. Intersection Study - CR 512 at CR 510 (Project T84-10-01) Committee unanimously approved staff recommendation.to maintain existing conditions at the intersection since additional traffic control is not warranted at this time. 2. Intersection Study - 27th Avenue at 8th Street (Project T85-03-03) Committee unanimously approved staff recommendation to signalize the intersection as soon as possible and to construct left -turn lanes on the 8th Street approaches. Funding for the traffic signal is budgeted for FY85-86. The left -turn lanes may be placed on the Transportation Improvement Program. ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously accepted the recommendations of the Transportation Planning Committee. Discussion ensued regarding various traffic trouble spots around the county, i.e., turning left at 8th Street and U.S.1, the 23rd Street crossing of U.S.1, and the dogleg on CR 510 south of the 510/512 intersection. The City project on 6th Avenue which has been going on for a considerable length of time was also mentioned. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Commissioner Wodtke noted that at the meeting last week, they heard the announcement of the recent layoff by Piper, and they -are going to try to schedule, with Pipers concurrence, a meeting of the EDC and Piper, the City of Vero Beach and the Chamber of Commerce, to discuss various issues relating to their situation. He just wished the Board to be aware that activity will be taking place. 56 REAPPOINTMENTS TO HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously reappointed Joseph Minotty and Harold Putnam to the Housing Finance Authority for four year terms. HEALTH PROVIDER TO DISTRICT IX HEALTH COUNCIL Commissioner Wodtke noted that 1.2 people sit on that Council, and Palm Beach County has 8 seats. He submitted a resume from Stephen Holmes, Vice President of Operations at Indian River Memorial Hospital, noting that Mr. Holmes has a great deal of expertise; he fits the requirements of the Provider; and he will be on board at the hospital in March. Commissioner Wodtke did not believe the appointment takes effect until July, but noted this is just a recommendation and the Board could either take action now or wait on it, if desired. Commissioner Lyons pointed out that people who are also employees of the county would be eligible, and he wondered if Dr. Tucker would be interested. Commissioner Wodtke stated he certainly would have no objection to Dr. Tucker, but this position does take a great deal of time and requires some expertise. Discussion continued, and Commissioner Bowman felt it would be preferable to wait until Mr. Homes actually is here and working at the hospital. Commissioner Wodtke stated that he would arrange to have Mr. Holmes meet with the Commission sometime in March. INFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE COMMITTEE The Board reviewed memo from Jim Read of The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc., as follows: 57 FEB 12 1986 BOOK & y BOOK 6 3 PAG; Florida East Coast Chapter The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. 2617 Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, Florida 33407 Telephone: (305 Please reply to: February 5, MEMO TO: ALL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FROM: JIM READ, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT RE: INFRASTRUCTURE TASK FORCE COMMITTEE 2770 North Indian giver Boulevard Suite 324 Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Telephone: (305) 778-1325 Recently I sent a letter to the Chairman of your county's Board of Commissioners. This letter briefly described the plight of our nation's infrastructure (i.e. road systems, mass transit, wastewater, water resources, airports, etc.) As County Commissioners, I wanted to supply you with copies of an in—depth study of our nation's infrastructure. Many of the larger counties within Florida (i.e. Palm Beach County) have established an infrastructure task force committee which evaluates local infrastructure needs and proposes possible solutions. This committee is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners after receiving nominations from the public. I would like to discuss in more detail the composition of this committee and how it can help you. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. Thank you. Chairman Scurlock was not sure just how we want to approach this. He noted that we have existing committees already structured such as the Transportation Planning Committee, which does have broad representation, and its meetings are open to the public. We do not have a committee in the utilities area, but the Chairman noted that he acts as liaison between utilities and the Commission. He further noted that he did not want to insult the people on the Transportation Planning Committee by having an override on all their recommendations. He believed what they actually are looking for is a heavily weighted real estate and construction oriented group. Commissioner Lyons wondered if the Economic Development Council might not have a suggestion in this regard. 58 Commissioner Wodtke commented that what their letter suggests as the core of a typical infrastructure task force committee seems to include most of our staff. After further discussion, wherein Commissioner Bird felt we are.doing a good job re infrastructure already, but with a combination of committees. Administrator Wright suggested the matter be tabled until we can get our Master Plans done, review everything that we are proceeding with at this time, and can get more information together. Chairman Scurlock agreed. He felt it is mainly a matter of communications, and that possibly we could have a quarterly joint meeting to review all our master plans and invite those individuals. The Administrator felt a quarterly meeting was a good idea. Commissioner Lyons asked why the Economic Development Council can't put this together, and Commissioner Wodtke advised that he is going to bring some suggestions to the Council and they will probably look at a lot of these concerns. He believed they are saying they want to lobby the state to do more about infrastructure, spend more money on bridges, etc. RESOLUTION ADOPTING ENGLISH AS FLORIDA'S OFFICIAL LANGUAGE Commissioner Lyons explained that the purpose of the proposed resolution is to emphasize that when you come to America and want to do business with the government, we do business in English. He, therefore, wanted the official language to be recognized as English. ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 86-07 adopted and recog- nizing English as the official language of Indian River County, the State of FLorida, and the United States of America. 59 L_ FEB 12 1986 0 BOOK 63 F,,,r6�9,7 FV � FEB 12 y 11 RESOLUTION NO. 86-7 BOOK 63 uuL 62S WHEREAS, the United States of America has been and is the land of promise for immigrants from many nations; and WHEREAS, the United States of America has attained hope, strength and pre-eminence in world affairs through the unified effort of its diversified peoples; and WHEREAS, unification of those diversified peoples offers the most promise of success when accomplished within a cultural fabric of one language which is spoken, written and understood by all; and - WHEREAS, there are immigrants from certain nations in sufficient numbers that there are arguments in favor of creating a bilingual society; and WHEREAS, there are reasons to believe that a bilingual society is not in keeping with the "melting pot", well assimilated foundation of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the adoption of ENGLISH as the official language will bring official recognition to the principle that a common language is necessary to preserve the basic internal unity required for political stability and cohesion; and WHEREAS, the adoption of ENGLISH as the official language will reaffirm that we are truly "ONE NATION.... INDIVISIBLE... NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that ENGLISH be adopted as the official language of Indian River County, the State of Florida and the United States of America. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution will be sent to the State Chairman of the Florida ENGLISH Campaign. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Lyons who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bowman, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: 60 RESOLUTION NO. 86 - 7 Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye Vice Chairman Patrick B. Lyons Aye Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Aye The Chairman thereupon declared Resolution No. 86-7 duly passed and adopted this 12th day of February, 1986 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY :/ C"Z' '46 DON C. SCURrOCK, JR Chairman 1 I i NORTH COUNTY FIRE The Chairman announced that immediately upon adjournment, the Board would reconvene acting 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 12:05 o'clock P.M. ATTEST: ME X I Clerk 61 12 1986 C-) 011 FEBChairman BOOK 63 699