HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/11/1986Wednesday, June 11, 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,
June 11, 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 L.S. "Tommy" Thomas, Acting County Administrator;
Charles P. Vitunac, Attorney to the Board of County
Commissioners; and Barbara Bonnah, 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
Commissioner Wodtke requested the addition to today's Agenda
of a discussion re tr'onsferring the supervision of the coastline
aerial work being done by Cubit Engineering and Abrams Survey
over to the Public Works Dept.
Commissioner Lyons requested that Item 12-C-2 - Discussion
re Draft Ordinance Setting Up Proposed Library Advisory Board -
be deleted as it has not been before the present Advisory Board
as yet.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously added and
deleted the above items from today's Agenda.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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TherChairman asked if there were any corrections or
additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 14, 1986.
There were none.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 5/14/86, as
written.
The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or
additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 5/21/86.
There were none.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously approved
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of 5/21/86, as
written.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of a New Application to Carry a Concealed Firearm
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/22/86:
TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: May 22, 1986 FILE:
the Board of County Commissioners
SUBJECT: PISTOL PERMIT - NEW
FROM: Michael Wright REFERENCES:
County Administrator
The following person has applied through the Clerk's
office for a new pistol permit:
Richard Albert Robinson
All requirements of the ordinance have been met and
are in order.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved
an application to carry a concealed firearm for
Richard Albert Robinson.
B. Approval for Out -of -County Travel - Liz Forlani to attend
Florida Women in Government Seminar
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved
out -of -county travel for Administrative Aide Liz
Forlani to attend the Florida Women in Government
Seminar in Jacksonville, Florida, June 25-28, 1986.
C. Release of Letter of Credit for Shorelands Subdivision
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 6/2/86:
TO:
The
Honorable Members
DATE: June 2, 1986
FILE:
of
the Board of County
Commissioners
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE:
RELEASE OF LETTER OF
' CREDIT FOR SIiORELANDS
Obert M. Keatin , Al,;;— SUBJECT: SUBDIVISION
Director, Planning & Development
Through: Michael K. Miller/4M
Chief, Current Development
Stan Boling Shorelands
FROM: Staff Planner 4 • REFERENCES: IBMIRD
It is requested a e data herein presented e given torma.L
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
regular meeting of June 11, 1986.
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS:
On January 15, 1986 the Board extended by resolution a contract
with Shoreland Development, Inc. for the construction of a dune
crossover in Shorelands subdivision. To guarantee construction,
Shoreland Development posted an irrevocable letter of credit
( Barnett Bank No 151) in the amount of $8,625.00 now held by the
County. Roger Wheelwright, president of Shoreland Development, is
. now requesting release of the letter of credit to Barnett Bank.
ANALYSIS:
The Public Works department has now verified that the dune cross-
over has been constructed in accordance with approved plans.
Therefore, the terms 'of the contract to construct the required
dune crossover have been satisfied and the letter of credit may
now be released.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners release
the Barnett Bank irrevocable letter of credit No. 151 in the
amount of $8,625.00 to Barnett Bank.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously
released an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount
of $8,625.00 to Barnett Bank for construction of a
dune crossover in Shorelands Subdivision, as
recommended by staff.
D. DER/Army Corps/DNR Permit Application - Idlwyld Corp., Inc. -
Castaway Cove Subdivision
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 6/2/86:
TO. Honorable Members DATE: June 2, 1986 FILE:
of the Board of County
Commissioners
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: D.E.R., ARMY CORPS AND
_D.N.R. PERMIT APPLICA-
• SUBJECT: TIONS
Obert M. Keating, AICP
Planning & Development-'birector
FROM: Art Challacombe REFERENCES: Idlwyld
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 June 11, 1986.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION APPLICATION FILE NO.S
31-120601-4, 31-120597-4, 31-120598-4, 31-120600-4, &
31-120602-4
Applicant: IDLWYLD CORP. INC., P.O. Box 1117, Vero
Beach, Florida, 32961.
Waterway & Location: The projects are located in the
Indian River in Castaway Cove Subdivision, adjacent to
Lots 52, 53, 54, 55, & 65, Section 31, Township 33 South,
Range 39 East, Indian River County, Florida. The upland
property associated with the project is located in the
City of Vero Beach.
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Work & Purpose: The applicant proposes to construct
private single 4' x 40' marginal docks with 30' x 81•
observation decks (500 square feet) for each of the
aforementioned lots. No sewage pump -out or fueling
facilities are proposed. No dredging or filling will be
performed.
ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS:
The Planning and Development Division reviews and submits
comments on dredge and fill applications to the permitting
agencies based upon the following:
The Conservation & Coastal Zoning Management Element of
the Indian River Comprehensive Plan
- Coastal Zone Management, Interim Goals, Objectives &
Policies for the Treasure Coast Region
The Hutchinson Island Planning & Management Plan
The Indian River County Code of Laws and Ordinances
All of the five projects are located in the City of Vero Beach.
Therefore, the focus of staff review is on potential County and
regional impacts rather than site-specific impacts; in-depth
field inspections of the project sites were not. conducted.
Chapter 16Q-20 of the Florida Administrative Code sets para-
meters for private residential single docks located in the
Indian River Aquatic Preserve. Section 16Q -20.04(5)(b),
Florida Administrative Code, sets forth specific design stan-
dards and criteria for private single docks.
Although the extent of any impacts are not fully known at this
time, there may be cumulative impacts of these and other
dockage projects proposed to be constructed along the Indian,
River upon the Florida Manatee.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners
authorize staff to forward the following comments regarding
these projects to the Florida Department of Environmental
Regulation:
1) The Department of Environmental REgulation and other
appropriate agencies should coordinate with the D.N.R. to
determine if the proposed projects are located in the
Indian River Aquatic Preserve and therefore subject to
requirements of Chapter 16Q-20, Florida Administrative
Code;
2) The Department of Environmental Regulation and other
appropriate agencies should consider the potential cumula-
tive impacts of dockage projects upon the Florida Manatee;
3) The Department of Environmental Regulation and other
appropriate agencies should evaluate the potential impact
of marina projects on ecologically significant- submerged
bottomlands such as seagrass beds in the Indian River.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously authorized
staff to forward the comments listed in the above memo
to the DER.
E. DER/Army Corps/DNR Permit Application - E. B. McLaughlin -
John's Island Sound
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 6/2/86:
TO: The Honorable Members DATE: June 2, 1986 FELE:
of the Board of County
Commissioners
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: D.E.R., ARMY CORPS AND
D.N.R. PERMIT APPLICA-
SUBJECT: TIONS
Obert M. Keating, AI
Planning & Development Director
�s
FROM: Art Challacombe REFERENCES: John's Isl.
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 June 11, 1986.
D.E.R. DREDGE & FILL PERMIT APPLICATION FILE NO. 31-120657-4
APPLICANT: E. B. McLaughlin
WATERWAY & LOCATION:
Indian River (John's Island Sound),
Section 12, Township 32S, Range 39E, 101
Dove Plum Rd, Indian River Shores
WORK & PURPOSE: The applicant proposes to construct a 328
square foot private residential dock structure in John's Island
Sound. One_hundred-sixty square feet of the dock structure
will be used as a platform.
ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS:
The Planning and Development Division reviews and submits
comments on dredge and fill applications to the permitting
agencies based upon the following:
The Conservation & Coastal Zoning Management Element of
the Indian River Comprehensive Plan
Coastal Zone Management
Policies for the Treasure
Interim Goals
ast Reqion
Objectives &
The Hutchinson Island Planning & Management Plan
The Indian River County Code of Laws and Ordinances
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The project is located in the Town of Indian River Shores.
Therefore, the focus of staff review is on potential County and
regional impacts rather than site-specific impacts; in-depth
field inspections of the project sites were not conducted.
Staff has not determined if the proposed dockage project
location is in the Aquatic Preserve or if it is to be located
on privately owned bottomlands. Since the project is located
within the Town, the staff has not determined the extent to
which the submerged bottomlands or the proposed project areas
will be impacted; however, the effect of Indian River
development on ecologically valuable seagrass beds should be
considered.
Although the extent of any impacts are not fully known at this
time, there may be cumulative impacts of this and other dockage
projects proposed to be constructed along the Indian River upon
the Florida Manatee.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners
authorize staff to forward the following comments regarding
this project to the Florida Department of Environmental Regula
tion:
1) The Department of Environmental Regulation and other
appropriate agencies should coordinate with the D.N.R. to
determine if the proposed project is located in the Indian
River Aquatic Preserve and therefore subject to require-
ments of Chapter 16Q-20, Florida Administrative Code;
2). The Department of Environmental Regulation and other
appropriate agencies should consider the potential cumula-
tive impacts of the dockage project upon the Florida
Manatee;
3) The Department of Environmental Regulation and other
appropriate agencies should evaluate the potential impact
of the project on ecologically significant submerged
bottomlands such as seagrass beds in the Indian River.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously authorized
staff to forward the comments listed in the above memo
to the DER.
F. Release of Assessment Liens - Vista Properties of Vero Beach,
Inc. - Vista Plantation
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously released
one ERU SR -60 water assessment lien and one ERU
SR -60 sewer assessment lien to Vista Properties of Vero
Beach, Inc. for Unit 206, Building 24 of Vista
Plantation in the amounts of $970.45 and $1225
respectively.
ASSESSMENT LIENS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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PRESENTATION OF
STATUE OF LIBERTY FLAG TO COUNTY COMMISSION
Don Long and Ed Lohman of American Legion Post #39 presented
the Statue of Liberty Flag to the County Commission to
commemorate the 100th birthday of the Statue of Liberty to be
celebrated nation-wide on July 4, 1986.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously
accepted the Statue of Liberty Flag from
representatives of the American. Legion Post
and authorized the purchase of an additional flag
in the amount of $22; the flags to be displayed in the
County Commission Chambers and the County Courthouse.
DISCUSSION RE REGULATION CHANGES IN ST. JOHNS RIVER MARSH TYPE II
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/23/86:
'•••BT. JOMNs RIVER
y r. Henry Dean. Executive Director
WATER Mildred G. Horton. Deputy Executive Director
MANAGEMENT POST OFFICE BOX 1429 • PALATKA, FLORIDA 32078-1429
DISTRICT 9o4r328.8321
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May 23, 1986 ,,:• c
Mr. Don C. Scurlock, Chairman;p�Qr,,
Indian River County �> �w ��GS��4�
Board of County Commissioners', V�'N' ,
1840 25th Street �J
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Dear Commissioner Scurlock:
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DISTRIBUTION LIST
Commissioners
Administrator
Attorney _
Personnel _
Pubiic Works
Community Dev.
Utilities _--
Finance 1 -
Other
The St. Johns River Water Management District at its regular monthly
Governing Board meeting on May 13, 1986, approved District staff recommenda-
tions for regulation changes in the St. Johns River Marsh Type II Wildlife
Management Area.
Usually on an annual basis, the District conducts a public meeting to invite
comment on various proposed regulation changes to the Type II Wildlife
Management Area. The proposed changes are then presented to our Governing
Board for approval prior to submission to the Florida Game and Fresh Water
Fish Commission (the Commission) for adoption.
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The following proposed regulation applies to our Lake Miami Ranch property,
located approximately five (5) miles south of Fellsmere, Florida on the west
side and fronting County Road 512.
PROPOSED REGULATION - Recommendation to prohibit the use of airboats and
power boats inside the Lake Miami Ranch property; and to confine the use of
water - craft inside the ranch property to canoes and small kicker boats
equipped with ten (10) horse power motors or less.
RATIONALE - Current conditions on the property, primarily improvements from
prior farming operations, pose a danger to the operation of these craft
until such time as the District has had the opportunity to secure the
property.
The Commission advised us that a regulation such as this is not wildlife
related and should be presented to the respective Board of County
Commissioners for consideration and comment.
It is for this reason that the St. Johns River Water Management District
would like to incorporate the power boat limitation on Lake Miami Ranch in
our regulations beginning this fall, 1986.
I look forward to your reply regarding this proposal, and appreciate the
County's time in consideration.
Sincerely,
( j I
ROYie
LIMA, Land Manager
Off of Land Acquisition
Commissioner Bird explained that when the St. Johns River
Water Management District took over the Garcia Ranch (Lake Miami
Ranch), they did so with the intent of flooding it and making it
a part of their water control project, but there are many fences,
buildings and structures remaining which could be hazardous to
boats after the land its flooded. They are in the process of
receiving bids now to remove these obstacles and they are asking
that it be closed to the public until October 1, 1986 while the
property is being cleared.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lyons, that the Board accept the
Water District's recommendation for the closing of
the Garcia Ranch during the removal of fences and other
structures and urge them to complete their project as
soon as possible so that the area can be reopened to
public recreation by October 1, 1986.
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Under discussion,
Administrator Thomas explained
that
many
people are unaware of what it means to be Class I or II. Both of
these classifications, however, are under the jurisdiction of the
Game and Fresh Water Commission which controls the hunting
seasons, etc. While serving on the District's Recreation
Advisory Committee, he and Commissioner Bird have received
nothing but cooperation from Henry Dean, the current executive
director.
Commissioner Bird reported that the Water District has even
offered to the County anything out there that could be of any
value, and Chairman Scurlock believed a fence line was salvaged
for one of the youth ranches in the county.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion
was voted on and carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR CONCEPTUAL SPECIAL EXCEPTION FROM TURNER BUILDERS FOR
LOCATION OF A CHILD CARE FACILITY
The hour of 9:10 o'clock A.M. having passed, the Deputy
Clerk read the following Notice with Proof of Publication
attached, to wit:
VERO BEACH PRESS -JOURNAL
Published Daily
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 daily newspaper published
at Vero Beach In Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being
in the matter of e1,1 j!:�aZC
In the /y� Court, was pub.
lished In said newspaper in the issues of /_/Qr(1 s T /nc�
Affiant further says that the said Vero Beach Press -Journal is a newspaper published at A public tdMnp at wfdd pier in k"
Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore M atltnu 00 hwe N b 4
been continuously published in said Milian River County, Florida, each daily and has been fdr0'wBMIdW �� Conli
entered as second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, in said Intlian River Court• ===1.V1cf�A
ty, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of ir�Uon hada b taro Bbul.�
advertisement; and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm V. aq on Wgdray, Jun 11;
or Corporahon any discount, rebate. commission or refund for the purpose of securingthis ltfaaneaea�e.
advertisement for publication in the said newspaper. =_b. fc �'c MOn
L WOWS thin Nraem ra— of the Voc
Sworn to and subscribed before me this d °ou°ppwn�on Valudw wo�a�bow- ' wo o"p
Pay of L' A.D. 19 tlr� IWDIAN RlivER CCUNttrm be bur.
BOARD OF COUNTY COAaBi;lbOlERB
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BY: Don C. Sawtocl, Jt .
1 ��g yy�M
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(SEAL) (Clerk of the Circuit Court, Indian River Coun , Florida)
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The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/19/86:
TO:The Honorable Members of DATE: May 19, 1986 FILE:
the Board of County Commissioners
TURNER BUILDERS REQUEST
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: FOR THE GRANTING OF
CONCEPTUAL SPECIAL
%� d SUBJECT: EXCEPTION APPROVAL FOR
Robert 'e� ing v ICP THE LOCATION OF A CHILD
Planning & Development Director CARE FACILITY
THROUGH: Michael K. Miller 4M
Chief, Current Development
FROM: David C Nearing REFERENCES: Turner Builders
Staff Planner X"eO DAVE
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
regular.meeting of June 11, 1986.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AND LOCATION
Judy Turner has submitted a site plan application to construct a
child care center. Due to the fact that the property is in the
RS -6, Single -Family zoning district, the child care center is
considered a special exception use and must go through the special
exception approval process. The subject property is located on -
the southeast corner of 12th Street and 20th Avenue.
The applicant will provide care for a maximum of 79 children and
the hours of operation will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Section 25.3 of the Zoning Code, Regulation of Special
Exception Uses, the Board of County Commissioners is to consider
the appropriateness of the requested use based on the submitted
site plan and the suitability of the site for that use. The
County may attach any conditions and safeguards necessary to_
assure compatibility of the use with the surrounding area.
On May 8, 1986 the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5 to 0 to
recommend that the Board of County Commissioners deny the request
for conceptual special exception approval. The Commissioners were
concerned with the effect of increased traffic attracted to the
site in relation to pedestrian and motorist safety at the inter-
section of 20th Avenue and 12th Street, as well as the facility's
impact upon the traffic load of the intersection. Another area of
concern involved increased noise generated by activities on the
site and possible negative impacts on surrounding property owners.
ANALYSIS
1. Property Size: 22,917 sq. ft.
2. Zoning Classification: RS -6, Residential Single Family
Zoning District (up to 6 units/acre)
3. Land Use Designation: LD -2, Low Density Residential (allow-
ing up to 6 units/acre)
4. Building Area: 3,202 sq. ft.
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5. Internal Traffic Circulation: A one-way loop driveway
provides access from 20th Avenue. In order to bring 12th
Street into conformance with its status as a primary col-
lector, the applicant will dedicate the northern 10 feet of
the,site Ito the County for R.O.W. purposes. A 4' wide public
sidewalk is required for all developments in the RS -6 zoning
district. The cost of the sidewalk could be escrowed since
sidewalks do not abut the property and a bikeway is developed
on the other side of 12th Street.
Upon examination of the intersection of 20th Avenue (Secon-
dary Collector) and 12th Street (Primary Collector), the
County Traffic Engineer determined that the morning peak hour
traffic flow is at a level of service "A", i.e., free flowing
traffic, little or no restrictions to maneuverability, able
to maintain desired rate of speed. The peak hour traffic
flow for noon hour traffic is at a level of service "B",
i.e., stable traffic flow, limited restriction to traffic
speed and maneuverability. The increased traffic attraction
caused by the proposed use should not cause a substantial.'
overburdening of existing intersection capacity.
6. Off-street Parking Spaces Required: 6
Provided: 6,
7. Drainage Plan: The conceptual drainage plan has received
approval by the Public Works Department.
8. Landscape Plan: The proposed conceptual landscape plan is in
conformance with Ordinance #84-47.
9. Utilities: The project will -connect to the public water
system and utilize an on-site septic system.
10. Surrounding Land Uses: North: Vero Beach Elementary School
South: Single family residential
East: Single family residential
West: Single family residential
11. Ordinance requirements for child care facilities [Sec.
25.1 (f) (1) ] .
a) Location on a paved public road near a major
thoroughfare.
b) Special passenger loading/unloading facilities.
c) State of Florida regulations governing child care
facilities.
d) Adequate active play yard containing 2,000 sq. ft. for
the first 20 children plus an additional 150 sq. ft per
each additional child over 20.
e) A solid wall or fence five feet in height along the rear
and side property lines adjoining residential zoned
property.
Section 25.1 of the Zoning Code, Regulations for Specific Land
Uses, details specific criteria to be considered when reviewing a
child care center as a special exception use. All criteria,
including adequate outdoor play area and screening requirements
have been met. The special exception process allows the Board of
County Commissioners to impose any additional conditions to ensure
compatibility of the proposed use with surrounding property. In
this case, the staff recommends that the site be screened by a
masonry wall to reduce any potentially adverse impact on
surrounding properties which may be caused by noise generated on
site in the play yard.
If conceptual special exception approval is obtained, a major site
plan conforming to all site plan requirements is required to be
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in the usual
manner.
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RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend denial
of this request for the reasons cited in the proposed development
and location section of this memorandum. Despite the Planning and
Zoning Commission's recommendation for denial, staff feels that a
child care facility would be an appropriate use for this site, and
staff recommends approval with the following conditions:
1 The applicant shall obtain site plan approval which complies
with all requirements set forth in Sec. 23.1 Site Plan Review
and Approval Procedures, Sec. 25.1(f)(1) Requirements for
Child Care Facilities, and all applicable regulations for the
RS -6 zoning district.
2. A 5 foot high masonry wall shall be located along the rear
and side property lines.
Robert Keating, Director of Planning & Development, showed
an aerial view of the proposed corner site and a copy of the
conceptual site plan for the proposed child care facility. He
pointed out that when the Zoning Code was revised last year,
substantial amount of work was done on special exception and
administrative permit uses, and staff feels that this commercial
use does not lend itself to commercial areas, such as the U.S. #1
corridor. Further, if this use is approved for a residential
area, the Board can attach more conditions and we would have more
control.
Chairman Scurlock noted that when he taught school he
handled bus duty and felt that particular intersection would be a
very inappropriate place to drop off and pick up children.
Before he could vote for special exception, he would have to see
far more proof that the traffic situation could be mitigated
somehow.
Commissioner Bird was concerned about traffic coming into
the intersection from the north as there are 3 lanes and only one
lane going south. With the facility being right on the corner,
it would create a stacking condition, possibly right up to the
light.
Chairman Scurlock emphasized that the child care center at
the intersection of 27th Avenue and 20th Street creates a
stacking problem even with a 4 -lane divided roadway.
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Commissioner Wodtke asked how far that
ingress and
egress
is
from the canal right-of-way, and Judy Turner of Turner Builders
advised that she has a survey showing that right of way to be 60
feet. She pointed out that the County paid a lot of money for
the engineering study done by Barton-Ashmann, which classified
that intersection as Traffic Level A, the least trafficked
category. The child care facility has been under study for the
last two years and will accommodate 79 children. It is assumed
that the children will come from areas to the south; the facility
is designed to pick up children from Indian River Heights, Oslo,
Laurelwood and other children of parents driving north to work.
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They have designed a residential structure to blend with the
residential area, and of the 150 people in the surrounding area
who have signed a petition objecting to this location for the
child care center, only the Johnstons to the east have asked to
see the actual site plan, and they agreed that it is everything
that we said it would be. She felt that the Hansons to the south
need to be protected as they have a common boundary, and stated
that the owners of the proposed facility are flexible as to what
kind of fence should be constructed. The structure is one-third
again as large as it needs to be for 79 children and the children
will only be on the playground for 2-4 hours a day. Mrs. Turner
did not feel that just driving by the intersection was a fair way
to tell how busy it would become. She reported that the State
Legislature had recently passed House Bill 782 entitled, "An Act
Relating to Child Care" exempting such homes from certain local
zoning regulations. In Section 3 of the bill, it specifically
states: "The operation of a residence as a family day care home
as defined by law, registered or licensed with Health &
Rehabilitative Services, shall constitute a valid residential use
for purposes of local zoning regulations and no such regulations
shall require the owner or operator of such family day care home
to obtain any special exemption or use, permit or waiver or to
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pay any special fee in excess of $50 to operate in areas zoned
residential use." This bill becomes effective in October, 1986.
Chairman Scurlock remained convinced that the increased
traffic and stacking conditions are the main problems, not the
residential use. He pointed out that the traffic engineering
consultant agrees that expansion will be forthcoming and that
20th Avenue will be 4-laned in the future. Whether the traffic
level is classified as Level A or B is not the question; the
question is how well traffic moves through that intersection.
Chairman Scurlock opened the Public Hearing and asked if
anyone wished to be heard in this matter.
Standish Crews, 1135 20th Avenue, reported that at peak
times during school hours the northbound lane backs up to his
south lot line, which is 500 feet from the corner. Traffic has
increased and there have been serious accidents -at this corner.
Recently, a car went into the yard across the street from them.
He felt another 50-70 cars coming in twice a day would create
more havoc than they already have at that corner.
Attorney Christopher Marine, of Gould, Cooksey, Fennell,
Appleby, Barkett & O'Neill, appeared representing many property
owners in the vicinity who are opposed to this project and urged
the Board to deny this special exception approval. He explained
that many of those inlopposition to the child care facility
attended the Planning & Zoning hearing on this matter but could
not be here this morning because they had to go to work. He
submitted a petition signed by 142 people in opposition to the
child care center being located at this intersection.
SAID PETITIONS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE
BOARD
Attorney Marine believed that an institutional use is much
closer to a commercial use and is not appropriate in an RS -6
zoning district. A child care facility is allowed in unique
circumstances, but the Code says it has to be compatible with
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surrounding land uses. Attorney Marine maintained that the
ingress and egress problem, the increased traffic at the inter-
section, the noise from the playground, and the lack of need for
another child care center prove that the proposed facility is not'
suitable for this particular location. In conclusion, he urged
the Board to take all these things into consideration in arriving
at their decision.
Hazel Crews, 1135 20th Avenue, a resident of 30 years,
stated that they had taken a traffic count during the morning
hours of 7-9 o'clock on May 27th, and during that two-hour period
there was not a time when traffic was not stacked at the inter-
section. In fact, there were many times when traffic reached
well below her driveway which is 400 feet south of the inter-
section. She pointed out that the bike path along there is
separated from the road by only 15-20" of grass. The children
riding their bikes to Citrus Elementary.and the high school cross
the intersection in front of her property, which is another
dangerous situation. Where there is a little "s" in the road,
people are running off the road and hitting the guy wire there.
She believed it was much too dangerous to have an additional
50-70 cars coming and going twice a day. When you take off the
canal right-of-way, she felt the property is very small for such
a large enterprise. The owners to the east and south have been
asked by the owners of the proposed facility if they would be
willing to sell. their property so that the school could expand.
If the traffic and the noise become unbearable in the future, the
child care center would be their only prospect if they decided to
sell. Mrs. Crews noted that many residents have to go south
before going north, and realize just how congested that
intersection is.
Bill Hanson, 1165 20th Avenue, owner of the property to the
south of the proposed day care center, pointed out that
commercial property is available just a little further east, but
commercial property is much more expensive as a rule. He advised
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that he has talked to the owners of three day care centers in
that general area who said that they are operating under
capacity, and he, therefore, believed that not only was the child
care center not wanted, it was not needed.
Mrs. Turner argued that there was a need for a day care
center in this area, and pointed out that enrollment usually
drops in the summer months. She felt that the section of the
ordinance which requires day care centers to be located on an
arterial road should be amended, but Commissioner Lyons
emphasized that the main problem is that they are too close to
the intersection. He felt that although they have a fine looking
project, it is in the wrong place.
Louise Roberts, 1705 18th Avenue, stated that she has been a
day care teacher in the area for 11 years and is very familiar
with drop off and pick up patterns. She pointed out that an
enrollment of 79 children would generate approximately 50
vehicles coming and going twice a day and believed there is just
no way to mitigate this problem.
Tabi Johnston, 1925 12th Street, owner of the residence
right next door to the proposed facility, stressed that she would
not allow her two children to walk through this intersection on
their way to school if this day care center goes in.
Richard Hassell; 1150 20th Avenue, noted that he and his
wife can hear the football games and the marching band at the
high school in addition to the children playing on the grounds of
Citrus Elementary School. With all that noise, they certainly do
not appreciate having more right next door.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously closed
the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Wodtke felt sure that the traffic study did not
anticipate the impact of 50-60 cars traveling twice a day to just
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one residential piece of property, and believed that the
resulting congestion would make this an inappropriate location
for a child care facility. He further believed that the County
would have to 4 -lane 20th Avenue from 8th Street to 12th Street
at some point in the future and hoped the residents would
cooperate in that project when the time comes.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously denied
the request by Turner Builders for special exception
approval of the location of a child care facility at
20th Avenue and 12th Street.
WEST COUNTY REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
FEASIBILITY STUDY
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/30/86:
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE: MAY 30, 1986
THRU: L.S. THOMAS
ACTING ADMINISTRATOR
VIA: TERRANCE G. PINTO
DIRECTOR, UTILITY S RVICES
FROM: RONALD R. BROOKS
ENVIRONMENTAL EN INEERING SPECIALIST
SUBJECT: WEST COUNTY REGIONAL WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
EFFLUENT DISPOSAL FEASIBILITY STUDY
BACKGROUND
In December of 1985 the Board of County Commissioners authorized the
engineering firm, Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc., to perform a feasi-
bility study on effluent disposal alternatives for the County's west
regional wastewater treatment plant. The feasibility study was
necessary because there were concerns as to the adequacy of the
plant site for disposal of anticipated future wastewater flows. In
addition, numerous existing wastewater systems along the state road
60 corridor were wanting to tie into the plant thereby necessitating
an expansion of the plant and effluent disposal system much sooner
than had been anticipated.
Exhibit I is a copy of the completed feasibility report. In the
report you may note that additional effluent disposal sites will be
necessary to accomodate flows from future development as well as
flows from existing facilities that will be connecting to the County
system.
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ANALYSIS
The report specifically addresses the following types of effluent
storage and disposal along with there costs:
1. Effluent reuse by irrigation
2. Effluent storage/infiltration basins
3. Effluent storage/lined holding basins
4. Rapid rate infiltration basins
5 Deep well injection
The present effluent disposal system consists of 3 rapid rate
infiltration basins. These basins will not be adequate, and even
with the construction of additional infiltration basins the plant
site does not appear to be large enough to accommodate the
anticipated wastewater flows of the near future.
CONCLUSION
In the conclusion of the feasibility study it is basically recom-
mended that the County pursue effluent reuse through irrigation
along with a backup storage capability utilizing lined storage
basins. The reuse plan is the least expensive and the most
attractive to the environmental and water use regulatory agencies.
The reuse program would consist of the purchase of the sod farm
located adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant to provide a
large tract of land that would provide a continuous county con-
trolled effluent disposal site. In addition, it is recommended that
agreements be pursued with nearby agricultural (citrus) and golf
course interests to provide irrigation as needed by those interests.
Through these agreements effluent would be utilized for agricultural
and golf course irrigation when needed and alternately disposed of
or stored on County controlled property when not needed.
On page 7-8 of the feasibility study the following courses of action
are recommended to implement the reuse program.'
I. Commence negotiations for irrigation contracts with
landowners of the properties that the study recommends for use
as irrigation sites in the initial two phases of the reuse
program.
2. Perform hydrogeologic modeling of effluent disposal system
to determine impacts.
3. Perform detailed site-specific studies for the proposed
application areas.
4. Perform detailed survey of exisiting potable water systems
that will be impacted by disposal systems.
5. Commence with design/permitting of recommended disposal
system.
RECOMMENDATION
Operation of the west regional wastewater treatment plant has only
recently begun and the present flows are already in excess of
100,000 gallons per day. With the limited effluent disposal capa-
city of the existing rapid infiltration basins it is imperative that
we immediately pursue additional and alternative means of effluent
disposal to provide service to new development and those develop-
ments that need to phase out their problematic wastewater treatment
plants.
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Staff therefore recommends that the Board of County Commissioners
authorize the following:
1. Pursue immediate negotiations for purchase of the sod farm
located adjacent to, and west of, the west regional wastewater
treatment plant. This property would be used as a County
controlled irrigation area to accommodate effluent disposal or
storage when the use of effluent for irrigating golf courses or
agricultural properties is unfeasible due to climatic condi-
tions or other reasons. The sod farm could continue to func-
tion in its present use.
2. Actively pursue negotiations with the property owners of
those agricultural and proposed golf course properties that are
recommended for irrigation sites in the first and second phase
of the proposed effluent reuse program.
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Utilities Director Terry Pinto explained that since we
started the project, there has been a heavy demand from people
who want to tie into the system which has quickly grown to 6,000
units. In addition, staff is considering adding the mobile home
parks along SR -60. It was not anticipated that the growth would
happen this soon and the DER is now requiring us to go out and
acquire more acreage for effluent disposal. The 80 -acre plant
site will handle some of the effluent disposal as the plant takes
up only 20 acres. Eventually, however, we will need several
hundred acres for effluent disposal. The sod farm adjacent to
the plant site would be perfect for effluent disposal, but it
will not meet our total needs. Staff is suggesting that we
proceed with negotiations for the 160 -acre sod farm. Two of the
options to be considered are buying it and Leasing it back to the
sod farm or buying it and running the sod farm ourselves. He
pointed out that the sod farm would also serve to handle sludge
disposal. We are also considering leasing grove areas west of
1-95 for effluent disposal.
Director Pinto requested authorization to negotiate the
various scenarios of purchasing or leasing the sod farm and
actively begin negotiations with the various golf courses for
effluent disposal. Everything we are going to do is funded
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through impact fees and that will be the limiting factor as to
how far we go.
Director Pinto explained that they are not asking to
purchase anything today, but it is important for the Board to
know who they are going to talk to and what figures, etc. They
will come back to the Board with a recommendation.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED
by Commissioner Lyons, that the Board approve
staff's recommendation as set out in the above
memo dated 5/30/86.
Commissioner Bowman asked how long a sod farm can be
operated when 2" of top soil is taken off with each harvest, and
Director Pinto explained that only 1/2" or less is taken off at a
time and that is where the sludge will come into play.
THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion
was voted on and carried unanimously.
Administrator Thomas advised that he and Director Pinto have
been putting together a team which includes the University of
Florida Experimental'Station, the County Utilities engineers,
Steve Futch from the local Agricultural Dept., and several
agricultural users. They have had several meetings and their aim
is three -fold:
1) To use effluent from the plant.
2) To find proper agricultural uses for effluent. They are
progressing on this very well, especially with citrus. Sod
farms and pasture use are pretty well established uses.
3) To pursue this so that there will be no further need to put
effluent into the Indian River.
PROPOSED WEST COUNTY SCHOOL- UTILITIES
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 6/2/86:
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TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONE=RS DATE: JUNE 2, 1986
THRU: L.S. THOMAS
ACTING ADMINISTRATOR
VIA: TERRANCE G. PINTO
DIRECTOR., UTILITY SERVI S
FROM: JEFFREY A. BOONE, ENGINEERING OPERATI NS MANAGER,
DIVISION OF UTILITY SERVICES 4Q.
SUBJECT: WEST COUNTY SCHOOL - CITY OF VERO BEACH
BACKGROUND
The proposed West County School is to be located on 8th Street west of 43rd
Avenue. To most economically serve utilities to the facility, a joint effort
between Indian River County and the City of Vero Beach will be required.
ANAI YC I C
County Utilities has an 18 inch water main along 8th Street with which water
service will be provided. The County has no wastewater collection system in
the area at this time, although the City of Vero Beach can provide wastewa
service with the construction of an onsite lift station and force main to',..
existing manhole just east of 43rd Avenue, as depicted on the attached aerial.
As the County's wastewater collection system is expanded into this area, the
school will be required to abandon connection to the City of Vero Beach
wastewater system and connect to the County's wastewater system and pay all
required connection and impact fees.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve servicing
water and wastewater to the proposed West County School on a cooperative basis
as outlined above, until County wastewater service is available.
Director Pinto reported that the School Board has asked if
the County Utilities Department has any objection to the proposed
west county school receiving temporary wastewater service from
the City of Vero Beach. In talking to the Planning Department,
he found that they have not been advised of the site plan for the
new school as yet, and while Utilities does not have any
objection, we certainly will not circumvent this issue going
through the Planning Dept. He asked for the Board's
authorization to reply to the School Board that we will address
this issue when it goes through Planning 8 Zoning.
Chairman Scurlock advised that under the new State
requirements the school boards are required to coordinate their
capital improvement programs with the county planning
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departments, and Indian River County requires them to go through
the site plan process. We have indicated to them through various
staff and administrative meetings that we may modify our approach
in that the School Board being an elected board, may want to
present its site plan directly to the Board of County
Commissioners. However, we are not waiving the requirement to
submit a site plan He anticipated that at the eleventh hour
before the school is scheduled to opened, the School Board will
be here saying that they don't have water, sewer, traffic lights,
and then the pressure will be on this Board to do something in a
hurry. The Chairman felt we need to communicate way up front
that this Commission is taking a very strong position that the
School Board will go through the proper planning process or they
will not be allowed to build the school.
Commissioner Lyons asked if it would be enough to say that
we approve in concept the service to the school while waiting for
the final details, but Chairman Scurlock wished to write a letter
putting the School Board on notice that the site plan process is
going to be followed.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wodtke, the Board unanimously authorized
the Chairma'h to communicate to the School Board that we
do approve in concept the arrangements for handling
the wastewater on a cooperative basis with the County
and the City of Vero Beach and ask that they submit to
us a preliminary site plan for roads, water, and
traffic signals as soon as possible so that we can do
the necessary joint planning.
Commissioner Bowman suggested that a copy of the letter be
sent to the Superintendent of Schools and members of the School
Boa rd.
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REMOVAL OF ROCKS IN LANDFILL BORROW PIT
The•Board reviewed the following memo dated 6/2/86:
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE: JUNE 2, 1986
THRU: L. S. THOMAS
ACTING ADMINISTRATOR
VIA: TERRANCE G. PINT
DIRECTOR, UTILITY SERVICES
FROM: RONALD R. BROOKS
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
SUBJECT: REMOVAL OF ROCKS IN LANDFILL BORROW PIT
A,
BACKGROUND
The landfill operations include removal of soil material from a
borrow pit to cover the waste material that is received. Soil
material has generally been removed and transported to the waste
dump areas by use of a vehicle called a "Pan". We have encountered
a layer of rock within the borrow pit that varies in depth of 1 - 4
feet and covers approximately 70% of the surface area of the pit,
thereby, restricting the use of the "Pan" for removal of soil
material.
In addition, the rock layer is so hard that use of all available
landfill equipment has proven to be futile in attempting to remove
the rock and has only resulted in damage to the equipment.
The Road and Bridge Department has inspected the site and has
determined that they also do not have any equipment that is capable
of removing the rock layer.
Throuah observations by equipment leasing representatives and
personnel• from the Landfill and Road and Bridge Departments, it has
been determined that the quickest and possibly least expensive means
of removing the rock layer is to lease a large D8K tractor with a
blade and hydraulic ripper. The work would take approximately two
weeks and would be performed by County personnel.
Since the rock I-ayer is severly restricting the excavation of soil
material for covering the incoming waste material it is necessary
that the equipment needed to remove the material be leased as soon
as possible.
The following equipment rental businesses have been contacted for
quotations on the leasing of the equipment:
1. Dewind Equipment 2. Florida Georgia Tractor Company 3.
Moody Equipment 4. Kelly Tractor 5. Ring Power Corporation
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RECOMMENDATION
In conclusion, a D8K tractor with a blade and hydraulic ripper would
have to be leased for no less than a month and the lease price and
travel costs through the various companies will vary from
$10,000.00/month to $13,200.00/month.
In as much as it is necessary to remove the layer and the least
expensive means appears to be by leasing the needed equipment, staff
recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to
pursue the leasinq of a D8K tractor with a blade and hydraulic
ripper from one of the above companies that has the equipment
available at the most reasonable cost, but not to exceed
$13,000.00/month.
Commissioner Lyons asked if staff considered blasting, and
Director Pinto advised that they determined that the most cost
effective means of removing the rock layer is to lease a_large
D&K tractor with a blade and hydraulic ripper.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved
staff's recommendation as set out in the above memo
dated 6/2/86.
Commissioner Bird understood that efforts will be made to
utilize this material as best we can throughout the county, and
Director Pinto assured him that it will be traded off to other
departments.
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - MASTELLER 8 MOLER, INC.
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 5/30/86;
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TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE: MAY 30, 1986
THRU: 'TOMMY THOMAS
ACTING COUNTY ADM IFSVATOR
FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO
DIRECTOR, UTILITYCES
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
MASTELLER & MOLER, INC.
BACKGROUND
On April 24, 1985, an agreement for professional services was
executed between Sippel, Masteller, Lorenz & Hoover, Inc., and
Indian River County. This agreement allowed the consulting engi-
neers to provide general consulting and engineering services as
needed and authorized from time to time by the County.
ANALYSIS
It
The new agreement shall amend the original professional services
agreement by changing the name of the corporation and by amending
certain prices for general consulting and engineering services.
RECOMMENDATION
Utility staff asks the Board of County Commissioners to approve the
attached agreement for professional services between Masteller and
Moler, Inc., and Indian River County. This recommendation is based
on the utility departments complete satisfaction regarding the
consultants quality of work and competitive prices.
Director Pinto explained that the basic changes in the
agreement are the firm's name and the rates shown on Exhibit "A:
SCIIEDimr. OF FERS
EFFECTIVE' APRIL 1, 1996
HOURLY RA'I'LS FOR TECIINICAL PERSONNEL
I. Principal Engineers
2. Project Engineer
3. Staff Engineers
4. Draftsmen
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
1. Travel outside of Indian River County
2. Miscellaneous charges
a. long distance telephone or telex
b. unusually large Xerox productions
C. unusually large blueprint quantities
d. special printing
3. Subconsultants
a. specialized engineering testing firms
b. specialized laboratories
C. electronic & instrumentation technician
d. surveyors
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$?O. UO/Hr.
$60.UO/Hr.
$40.00/'lir.
$30.00/I1r.
Per 8a(2)
At cost
At cost
Chairman Scurlock understood that Masteller & Moler
currently has $250,000 of liability insurance and is now seeking
to get $1 -million.
Director Pinto felt that the Board might want to consider
setting some future policy with regard to what amount of
liability we want our consultants to carry.
Commissioner Wodtke asked at what point would we consider
going back out for rebid after going through the qualifying
process, and Director Pinto explained that the reason we look for
continuing service contracts is to avoid going through the
qualifying process every time there is an emergency.
Commissioner Wodtke asked how much we used the consultants
during previous contracts., and Director Pinto fel that we used
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them a substantial amount -- just on the $9.Z/d roject, it
probably ran to $500,0000. We have never used them on an
emergency basis. This agreement allows staff to bring it to the
Board for approval on a specific project.
Chairman Scurlock and Commissioner Wodtke felt that every
two years we should go out and advertise for proposals and go
through the qualifying process because they could anticipate the
need to have another small company on board along with Masteller
& Moler and Camp Dresser & McKee.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Lyons, the Board unanimously approved
staff's recommendation and approved the Agreement
for Professional Services between Masteller & Moler,
Inc. and Indian River County for general consulting
and engineering services as needed and authorized from
time to time by the County.
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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GROUNDWATER MONITORING PROGRAMS - VISTA ROYALE, VISTA GARDENS AND
GIFFORD WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 6/2/86:
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE: JUNE 2, 1986
THRU: L.S. THOMAS
ACTING ADMINISTRATOR
VIA: TERRANCE G. PINT
DIRECTOR, UTILITY VICES
FROM: R014ALD R. BROOKS
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST
SUBJECT: GROUNDWATER MONITORING PROGRAMS
VISTA ROYAL, VISTA GARDENS AND GIFFORD
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS 1.
BACKGROUND
Our wastewater consulting engineers, Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc.,
have recently obtained required DER groundwater monitoring permits
for the Vista Royal, Vista Gardens and Gifford wastewater treat-
ment plants. These permits require the installation of addition-
al groundwater monitoring wells at the Vista Royal and Vista
Gardens wastewater treatment plants and the installation of a
piezometer well at the Gifford plant. Detailed drawings of the
wells along with a breakdown of the soil types and stratigraphy of
the well sites must also be prepared and submitted to DER.
To insure that DER is satisfied with the design and construction
of the monitoring wells, a professional engineer should oversee
the .construction of the wells and prepare and sign the as -built
drawings and soil stratigraphy of the wells.
CONCLUSION
Attached* as Exhibit A is a proposal by Camp, Dresser S McKee,
Inc., for installation of the required monitoring wells and
preparation of the as -built drawings with soil stratigraphy. The
proposal addresses only the work needed at the Vista Royal and
Vista Gardens plants and does not include the construction of a
piezometer well at the Gifford plant. The total cost for the work
at the Vista Royal and Vista Gardens plants as outlined in the
proposal will be $12,800.00 and it will cover the construction of
4 monitoring wells and preparation of a complete well completion
report with detailed as -built drawings. Additional costs for the
installation of the piezometer well at Gifford is forthcoming.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board authorize the Utilities Department
to enter into a contract with Camp, Dresser E McKee Inc., for
installation of the required monitoring wells as provided in the
attached proposal; and further, to negotiate a contract for
installation of the single piezometer well for the Gifford waste-
water plant.
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Director Pinto explained that the purpose is to monitor any
contamination or effect on the ground water by the release of
effluent on the mosquito impoundments. Oddly enough, if the
effluent was going directly into the Indian River, there would
not be a problem with the DER.
budgeted operating fund.
The funds will come out of the
Commissioner Lyons did not understand who is getting
protected against what since the mosquito impoundment is next to
a large residential development where we have required them to
close down all their shallow wells, and Director Pinto said he
could argue that point on 70% of the DER requirements.
Commissioner Scurlock was amazed that the DER is just
sitting still on the issue of using effluent on mosquito impound-
ments rather than putting it into the river. They seem to be
against any solution to the problem that we have to offer.
Director Pinto felt the problem is that the DER sets
regulations on a blanket basis for all systems and does not have
any flexibility for unique situations.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED
by Commissioner Bird, that the Board authorize the
Utilities Department to enter into a contract with
Camp, Dress'br & McKee, Inc., for installation of the
required monitoring wells and to negotiate a contract
for installation of the single piezometer well for the
Gifford wastewater plant, as recommended by staff.
Under discussion, Commissioner Bowman suggested inviting the
DER down here so that we could educate them to some extent on
this matter, but Director Pinto believed that they would just sit
here and agree with everything and then place the same
requirements into their permit applications.
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THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion
was voted on and carried unanimously.
TRANSFER OF DIRECTION OF AERIAL WORK BY CUBIT ENGINEERING OVER TO'"
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
Commissioner Wodtke reported that the Beach Preservation &
Restoration Committee feels that the coastline aerial work being
performed by Cubit Engineering and Abrams Survey really should be
under the authority of Public Works Director Jim Davis instead of
the Beach Committee.. That way Director Davis will put it on his
punch list and it will be much easier to track from a staff
level.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wodtke, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously authorized
the transfer of the supervision of the coastline aerial
work being performed by Cubit Engineering and Abrams
from the Beach Committee to the Public Works Director.
APPROVAL OF ORGANIZATION CHART FOR IRC LIBRARY SYSTEM
The Board reviewed the following organizational chart dated
5/20/86:
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May 20,1986
'INDIAN RIVER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
BOARD OF
COUNTY �+•®.ro�
COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC LIBRARY
ADVISORY BOARD
7 MEMBERS
(I EACH DISTRICT
AND 2 AT -LARGE)
COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
LIBRARY SERVICES COORDINATOR
SEBASTIAN AREA LIBRARY
DIRECTOR
OSLO AREA LIBRARY
DIRECTOR
VERO BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY
DIRECTOR
WEST SIDE AREA LIBRARY
DIRECTOR
BEACH AREA LIBRARY WABASSO AREA LIBRARY
DIRECTOR DIRECTOR
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Commissioner Lyons recommended approval of the proposed
library organization chart.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved
the above organization chart for the IRC Library
System.
Commissioner Lyons planned to ask that the existing Advisory,
Board members stay on the Board for two years and at the end of
that time, this Board will appoint replacements.
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There being no further business, on Motion duly made,
seconded�.and carried, the Board of County Commissioners adjourned
at 11:10 o'clock A.M. in order that the District Board of the
South County Fire District might convene. Those Minutes are
being prepared separately.
ATTESI:
Clerk
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