HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/23/1986Tuesday, September 23, 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 Tuesday,
September 23, 1986, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Don C.
Scurlock, Jr., Chairman; Richard N. Bird; and Margaret C.
Bowman. Absent were Patrick B. Lyons, Vice Chairman, who was
called away by a death in the family, and William C. Wodtke, Jr.,
who was recuperating from an angino plasti procedure.' Also
present were Charles P. Balczun, County Administrator; Charles P.
Vitunac, Attorney to the Board of County Commissioners; Joseph
Baird, OMB Director; and Virginia Hargreaves, Deputy Clerk.
The Chairman called the meeting to order, and Commissioner
Bird led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Chairman Scurlock announced that Commissioner Lyons is in
California since his sister passed away, and Commissioner Wodtke
is still recuperating in the hospital in Orlando.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS
Chairman Scurlock advised that the OMB Director through
Administrator Balczun is requesting the addition of an item
regarding an insurance quote for the new fiscal year, and this
would be added under the Administrator's matters.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bowman, Commissioners Lyons and Wodtke
being absent, the Board unanimously (3-0) added
the above item to today's agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A A. Application for State Aid for Libraries
BOOK 65 F', U 802
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (3-0)
approved the annual application for State Aid
for Libraries and authorized the signature of
the Chairman.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DIVISION OF LIBRARY SERVICES
APPLICATION FOR FY 1987
STATE AID TO LIBRA RIES
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County
hereby applies to the Division of Library and Information Services of the Florida
Department of State for an operating grant for public library service as authorized under
Chapter 257, Florida Statutes, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1986 and ending
September 30, 1987.
We certify that the following amounts were centrally expended for the operation of
public library service during the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985.
Total Expenditures,
October 1, 1984 -September 30, 1985 $ 324,659.
Less, State Aid RECEIVED ($ 19,261. )
Less, LSCA Program Grants RECEIVED ($ )
Less, Other State and Federal Program Grants RECEIVED($ 12,452. )
Less, Any Funds not Expended CENTRALLY ($ )
Total Local Expenditures Qualified for Matching
$ 292,946.
We certify that the following amounts, exclusive of federal and state grants, will
be available and expended centrally for public library use during fiscal year 1986-1987.
County Appropriations
(County funds from local sources only)
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$ 375,000.
* City Appropriations
(City funds from local sources only)
Other (Specify) Anticipated revenue..
* Affidavit from each city providing funds optional.
TOTAL
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i $ -0-
51,867.
$ 426,867.
This library service is provided through contracts with the follewing cities and
counties: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
The yield of a one mill tax in this county is -3
The Applicant agrees to expend any grant awarded pursuant to this Application in
full compliance with the terms and conditions of Chapter 257, Florida Statutes, and
Chapter 18-2, Florida Administrative Code, relating to county free public libraries and
the State Library, which Chapters are incorporated by reference as part of this
Application and attached hereto.
Clerk of the Circuit Court Chairman,
September 23, 1986
Date
County
Board of County Qr missioners
B. DER/Army Corps/DNR Permit (Paul Bakule)
The Board reviewed memo of Art Challacombe, Chief of
Environmental Planning, as follows:
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TO: The Honorable Members DATE: September 15, 1116 FILE:
of the Board of County
Commissioners
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE: D.E.R., ARMY CORPS AND
D.N.R. PERMIT APPLICATION
SUBJECT:
Robert M. Kea g, Cp
Planning & Development Director
FROM: Art Challacombe REFERENCES: Bakule
Chief, Environmental Planning DIS:FORMS
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
regular meeting of September 23, 1986.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
APPLICATION NO. 31-124818-4
APPLICANT: Paul T. Bakule
1315 River Ridge Drive
" Vero Beach, Florida 32960
WATERWAY & LOCATION: The project is located in the Indian
River adjacent to River Ridge Road in Section 16, Township 33
South, Range 40 East, Indian River -County, Florida.
The upland property associated
River Ridge Subdivision located
Indian River County.
with the project is Lot 7 of
in the unincorporated portion of
WORK & PURPOSE: The applicant proposes to construct a private
single L-shaped dock addition extending 20 feet waterward,
having a width of 4 feet. The terminal platform of the
proposed addition is 6 feet in width and 26 feet in length;
total square footage of the dock and the proposed addition is
382 feet. No sewage pump -out or fueling facilities are
proposed; no dredging or filling is to occur.
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
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
Regulation:
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1) The Department of Environmental Regulation and other
appropriate agencies should consider the potential
cumulative impacts of dockage projects upon the Florida
Manatee.
2) The Department of Environmental Regulation and other
appropriate agencies should evaluate the potential impact
of dockage projects on ecologically significant submerged
bottomlands such as seagrass beds in the Indian River.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (3-0)
authorized staff to forward comments to the DER
as set out in the above memo.
C. New Pistol Permit - (Deward Howard)
The Board reviewed memo of Acting County Administrator
Thomas:
TO: The Honorable Members of ®ATE: Sept. 4, 1986 FILE:
the Board of County Commissioners
SUBJECT: Pistol Permit - New
FROM: L. S . "Tommy" Thomas REFERENCES:
Acting County Administrator
The following person has applied through the Clerk's Office for
a new pistol permit:
Deward Howard
All requirements of the ordinance have been met and are in order.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (3-0)
approved application for a permit to carry a
concealed firearm for Deward Howard.
D. & E. Reports
The following reports are on file in the Office of Clerk to
the Board:
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Traffic Violation Bureau - Special Trust Fund,
i Month of August, 1986 - $23,530.25
Month to Date Report for August, 1986, by
Last Name.
F_Approval - Contract with Medical Examiner
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (3-0)
approved contract with the Department of Law
Enforcement, the Medical Examiners Commission,
and the District Medical Examiner, and approved
the signature of the Chairman.
SAID CONTRACT WILL BE PUT ON FILE WHEN FULLY EXECUTED AND
RECEIVED.
G. Release of SR60 S&W Assessments (Pine Creek Condo IV)
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (3-0)
approved Release of Assessment Liens for SR60
Sewer and Water for -Apartments #103 and #105
Pine Creek Condo IV, Lynlee Development Corp.
(Klein and Huntzinger) and authorized the
signature of the Chairman.
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Release of one unit (KLEIN) (Agree jtmo croAfJB)
State Road 60 Sewers
RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN
For and in consideration of the sum of $1,425.58
received from LYNNLEE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, in hand this
day, 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 0700,
Page 298) for a special assessment in the amount of $1,250,
plus accrued interest at the rate of ten percent, levied In
accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 83-46 of the
County, as amended, and Resolution No. 84=107 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:
Apartment #103 of PINE CREEK CONDOMINIUM IV,
according to the Declaration of Condominium,
recorded in O. R. Book .739, Page 2345, of the
public records of Indian River County, Florida.
Executed by the Chairman and attested by the Clerk of
the Board of County Commissioners on this 23rd day of
September, 1986.
Attest:
Freda Wright, 9 er
Release of one unit (KLEIN)
State Road 60 Water
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By
Von cur s ur
oc Jr
Chairman
)ree0`E6lEPr/c4t>') Ik
RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN
For and in consideration of the sum of $1,027.97
received from LYNNLEE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, in hand this
day, 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,
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:
Apartment #103 of PINE CREEK CONDOMINIUM IV,
according to the Declaration of Condominium,
recorded in O.R. Book 739, Page 2345, of the
public records of Indian River County, Florida.
Executed by the Chairman and attested by the Clerk of
the Board of County Commissioners on this 23rd day
September, 1986.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Attest: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Byr
rF eda'rig t,erDon`C. ock,Jr.
Chairman
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Release of one unit (HUNTZINGER)
State Road 60 Sewers
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RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN
For and in consideration of the sum of $1,425.58
received from LYNNLEE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, in hand this
day, 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 0700,
Page 298) for a special assessment in the amount of $1,250,
plus accrued interest at the rate of ten percent, levied in
accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 83-46 of the
County, as amended, and Resolution No. 84-107 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:
Apartment 6105 of PINE CREEK CONDOMINIUM IV,
according to the Declaration of Condominium,
recorded in 0. R. Book 739, Page 2345, of the
public records of Indian River County, Florida.
Executed by the Chairman and attested by the Clerk of
the Board of County Commissioners on this 23rd day of
September, 1986.
Attest:
FredaoWr ight ,Ilk
Release of one unit (HUNTZINGER)
State Road 60 Water
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BOARD OFF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By 4-1�
Don C. ScurTock, Jr.
Chairman
RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN
?e)LEG/CPV(JB)lk
For and in consideration of the sum of $1,027.97
received from LYNNLEE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, in hand this
day, 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,
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:
Apartment 6105 of PINE CREEK CONDOMINIUM IV,
according to the Declaration of Condominium,
recorded in-O.R. Book 739, Page 2345, of the
public records of Indian River County, Florida.
Executed by the Chairman and attested by the Clerk of
the Board of County Commissioners on this 23rd day
September, 1986.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Attest: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By
Freda rig t, er 13on cu ock.
Chairman bl
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PROCLAMATIONS - MASTER GARDENERS
Chairman Scurlock read aloud Proclamations honoring George
Van Voorhees and Harold Beuther, Master Gardeners, and presented
them to Mr. Van Voorhees and Mr. Beuther with his congratulations
and thanks for their work in the county.
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, HAROLD BEUTHER attended the initial Master Gardener
course in Indian River County in 1983, the purpose of which was
to establish a Master Gardener group in Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, HAROLD BEUTHER was named coordinator of the Indian
River County Master Gardener group,* and has acted in this
capacity ever since; and
WHEREAS, HAROLD BEUTHER initiated several Master Gardener
displays at the Vero Mall and at the Indian River Garden Clubs
Annual Flower Show; and
WHEREAS, HAROLD BEUTHER has given lectures to various
community groups, garden clubs, etc., on a variety of garden
subjects, and has participated in a regular half-hour radio show
for the fall -spring gardening seasons; and
WHEREAS, HAROLD BEUTHER organized an eight-week course and
tested a group of 12 new Master Gardeners; and
WHEREAS, HAROLD BEUTHER organized monthly meetings for the
Indian River Master Gardeners; and
WHEREAS, HAROLD BEUTHER is a member and officer of the
Indian River County Rare Fruits Council; and
WHEREAS, HAROLD BEUTHER worked on establishing a "botanical
garden" at the Beachland Elementary School, and worked with 4th
and 5th graders to transplant flowers and to plant trees; and
WHEREAS, HAROLD BEUTHER serves on the City of Vero Beach
Tree Commission, and acts as a consultant to neighbors, friends
and others on horticultural problems; and
WHEREAS, HAROLD BEUTHER serves on a regular basis as Master
Gardener on duty in the Indian River County Extension Office each
Friday morning; and
WHEREAS, HAROLD BEUTHER recently received an award as the
Outstanding Master Gardener in the State of Florida serving 805.
volunteer hours;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS of Indian River County, Florida that
HAROLD BEUTHER
be commended for his outstanding service to the residents of
Indian River County through the Master Gardener program.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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WHEREAS, GEORGE VAN VOORHEE; attended the initial Master
Gardener course in Indian River County in 1983, the purpose of
which was to establish a Master Gardener group for the county;
and
WHEREAS, GEORGE VAN VOORHEES organized a Garden Club of
volunteers in July, 1984 at the Village Green Mobile Home Park;
and
WHEREAS, GEORGE VAN V06RHEES and the volunteers of the
Village Green Garden Club have been instrumental in
re -landscaping the clubhouse and swimming pool area, the park
entrance and roadways have been landscaped with shrubs and
flowers; they trim, fertilize and maintain existing trees and
palms on a regular basis; and
WHEREAS, GEORGE VAN VOORHEES has given several lectures at
local Garden Clubs and for homeowner groups; and
WHEREAS, GEORGE VAN VOORHEES is a charter member and officer
of the Vero Beach Rose Society, and acts as a consultant to
neighbors and others on plant and gardening problems; and
WHEREAS, GEORGE VAN VOORHEES has lectured and assisted -in
the training of new Indian River County Master Gardeners; and
WHEREAS, GEORGE VAN VOORHEES serves on a regular basis as
Master Gardener on duty in the Indian River County Extension
Office each Monday morning; and
WHEREAS, GEORGE VAN VOORHEES was honored recently at a
statewide Master Gardener Advanced Training Annual Meeting at the
University of Florida in Gainesville; and
WHEREAS, GEORGE VAN VOORHEES has donated 785 volunteer hours
to the Master Gardener program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS of Indian River County, Florida that
GEORGE VAN VOORHEES
be 'commended for his outstanding service to the residents of
Indian River County through the Master Gardener program.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DON C. SCU OCK, JR. 011AIRMAN
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CHANGE IN REQUIREMENTS FOR ANNUAL AUDIT
Finance Director Ed Fry came before the Board and reviewed
his memo and recommendation, referring to Options A and B set out
in letter from Arthur Young dated September 12th, as follows:
TO: The Hon. Board of County ®ATE: September 17, 1986 FILE:
Commissioners
SUBJECT: Change in requirements for
Annual Audit
FROM: Edwin M. Fry, Jr.
REFERENCES:
Finance Director
The Auditor General has issued .new rules effective August 1, 1986,
which have changed the requirements of the annual audit and the re-
port that must be filed with the Auditor General.
The new rules require the auditors to provide, as a minimum, an
opinion on the combined financial statements of the Board of County
Commissioners and an opinion on the combined financial statements
of each of the constitutional officers. Presently, the audit contract
with Authur Young, CPA's requires an opinion on the combined financial
statements of the County as a whole.
On September 5, 1986, 1 met with Duke Landorf of Arthur Young, CPA's
concerning the changes required by the Auditor General. Based on our
conversation, Mr. Landorf has provided two options to meet the require-
ments of the Auditor General. One option is to provide an opinion on the
County's combined, combining and individual fund and supporting state-
ments. This would require an additional 635 hours of audit work at a
total fee projected not to exceed $87,000.00.
The second option is to provide an opinion on the County's combined
financial statements and opinion on each of the constitutional officer's
combined financial statements. This would require an additional 450
hours of audit work at a total fee projected not to exceed $77,000.00
It is my recommendation to have the auditors examine and provide an
opinion on the County's combined, combining and individual fund and
supporting financial statements, and to amend the contract with Arthur
Young, CPA's to reflect the increase in the scope of the audit engage-
ment. This will provide the County with the highest level of opinion as
possible and insure that each fund of the County is examined by the
auditors.
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OPTION A - Examination and Opinion on the County's
Combined, Combining and Individual Fucid
and Supporting Financial Statements
PROTECTED HOURS BY COUNTY AGENCY
hUU51NG BOARD TAX PROPER'T'Y TOTAL
AUTHORITY (1) CLERK SHERIFF COLLECTOR APPRAISER HOURS
Projected hours
under current
agreement 55 850 115 110
Additional hours
for Option A _ 120 135 140
TOTAL HOURS 55 970 250 250
(1) Includes Supervisor of Elections.
PROJECTED NOT TO EXCEED FEE
115
55
1,300
185
55
635
300
110
1.935
Fee under current agreement $ 54,000
Fee for additional 635 hours 33,000
PROJECTED NOT TO EXCEED FEE $ 87.000
OPTION B - Examination and Opinion on the County
Combined Financial Statements and Individual
Examinations and Opinions on Each of the
County Agency's Combined Financial Statements
Chairman Scurlock noted that there is a basic difference of
about $10,000 between the two options presented, and he asked if
Director Fry had negotiated that at all.
Finance Director Fry advised that he had not as yet;. that he
was waiting for the Board's direction. He informed the Board
that when he talked to Mr. Landorf, he advised that in arriving
at these fees he was trying to come up with an overall average
billing of $40.00 an hour. Mr. Fry further noted that this was
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PROTECTED
HOURS
BY COUNTY
AGENCY
HOUSING BOARD
TAX
PROPERTY
TOTAL
AUTHORITY (1) CLERK
SHERIFF COLLECTOR APPRAISER
HOURS
Projected hours
under current
agreement
55 850 115
110
115
55
1,300
Additional hours
for Option B
_ 50 110
110
125
55
450
TOTAL HOURS
55 900 225
220
240
110
1,750
(1.) Includes Supervisoe of Elections.
PROJECTED NOT TO EXCEED
FEE
Fee under
current agreement
$
54,000
Fee for additional 450 hours
23,000
PROJECTED
NOT TO EXCEED FEE
$
77,000
Chairman Scurlock noted that there is a basic difference of
about $10,000 between the two options presented, and he asked if
Director Fry had negotiated that at all.
Finance Director Fry advised that he had not as yet;. that he
was waiting for the Board's direction. He informed the Board
that when he talked to Mr. Landorf, he advised that in arriving
at these fees he was trying to come up with an overall average
billing of $40.00 an hour. Mr. Fry further noted that this was
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based on assuming they would come in at the number of hours
budgeted for the job, which he knew they haven't done yet; so we
have gotten some break there. Mr. Fry stressed that he would
prefer to go with the full scope audit and cover each one of the
individual funds, which he felt would be more beneficial to the
county because it insures that everything is being recorded
properly and that we are complying with the requirements of each
one of the individual funds.
Chairman Scurlock inquired if Administrator Balczun
concurred -with Mr. Fry in regard to the full scope audit, and he
confirmed that he did.
The Chairman advised that his feeling would be to go with
Option A and authorize staff to negotiate with Arthur Young and
impress on them the need to lower their fee.
Commissioner Bird asked if it would make any sense that the
fee for the additional work could be -less since they are already
here and set up. It seems the rate for the additional is higher.
Director Fry noted that part of it is additional fixed cost,
but he agreed that it would be worthwhile to negotiate.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously (3-0) authorized
staff to proceed based on Option A, renegotiate the
proposed fee with Arthur Young and report back.
REQUEST FOR ORDINANCE RE OVERGROWN LOT CONDITIONS
Richard Votapka came before the Board in regard to the
overgrown condition of the property adjacent to his residence, as
set out in the following letter:
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1340 25 Street
Vero Beach, F1, 32960
Dear Commissioner Wodtker
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I request that the C0ounty take action to clean up the empty
over�own property adjacent to my home. she vroperty is a
corner lot(Lot 11, Block 2, Rivera Estates)and the 0gowth
on it was last mowed approximately 14 months ago, out only
after I had contacted Joyce Hunt in the zoning; Dept.
Thisi -
year, I contacted Charles Heath in the .-onin Deo't.
on January 9 and February 3; and Lt. Z-ob riunt of the Fire
DeD't. on February 24, citing boththe health(rats) and
fire hazards in this dry season to my home and wooden fence.
1s of this date, however; nothing has been done to correct
the situation.
I am enclosing two recent photographs showing the present
condition of this lot, which my neighbors in thisnresident-
ial area are also concerned auout.
.r'e would all appreciate something being done to correct
- this hazardous and unsightly condition.
Sin erely,
.ichard .W. Votapka.
Mr. Votapka also presented a petition signed by 64 residents
of Rivera Estates requesting that the County develop an ordinance
to deal with these neglected lots. Copy of said petition is on
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file in the Office of Clerk to the Board. Mr, Votapka stated
that Rivera Estates is a little community of 72 lots, and they
are over 2/3 built out. In 1982 when these conditions really
started, the builder had stopped building and turned these lots
over to private individuals. Since then some of the lots have
been built on, but this particular lot next to his house and the
lot diagonally across, they have always had problems with. He
emphasized that he has complained to the Planning Department,
which sent out a letter, and some lots were cleared, but the one
in question hasn't been cleared since May of 1985.
Chairman Scurlock asked Attorney Vitunac if it is possible
to create an ordinance to deal with this situation so that we
don't have to get involved with every vacant lot in the county,
and Attorney Vitunac agreed that the problem right now is that
the county is so rural and there are many platted subdivisions
where no one has built and there are -not even any streets. He
did feel, however, an ordinance could be designed that if a
subdivision were, for instance, 75% inhabited or built out, a
provision to deal with this problem would kick in.
Assistant County Attorney Wilson advised that he has a draft
of an ordinance he feels would adequately cover subdivisions
which are close to build -out, and he would like to include two
remedies in it - the first would be to take it through the Code
Enforcement Board, and in cases where that may not be sufficient,
then he would like to be able to bring it before the County
Commission.
Commissioner Bird felt we already had such an ordinance, and
noted there was a newspaper article dated 1983 quoting from such
an ordinance.
Planning Director Keating advised that we do not have such
an ordinance; however, he believed we may have had such an
ordinance in 1983, which was repealed.
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Chairman Scurlock's only problem with proceeding through the
t Code Enforcement Board was the length of the process involved
which can extend out for months. He did feel the Code Enforce-
ment Board is a good function, but wished we could find a more
streamlined mechanism.
Attorney Wilson did believe that most people respond to the
Code Enforcement Board orders quite quickly, and it is just those
few problem cases where people refuse where some other remedy is
needed. He did agree the quickest method would be to bring the
complaint before the County Commission for consideration and have
this Board order that bids be let out or that county crews clear
the lot and then place a lien.
Chairman Scurlock asked if we can't have an ordinance that
says after being sent notice you have "x" number of days to clean
your lot or appeal it, and if you don't.,we are going to do it for
you and we are going to bill you.
County Attorney Vitunac noted that is the way the City of
Vero Beach does it.
Commissioner Bowman did not believe this ordinance should
cover clearing trees, and Mr. Votapka noted that they are not
talking about trees; their complaint and concern is weeds.
Several members in the audience at this point displayed weeds
about
8' high,
and Commissioner
Bowman remarked that the
weeds
were dog
fennel and they
are a fire hazard.
Pauline Votapka requested that the Commission also take into
consideration the danger that these lots are so highly overgrown
that people with criminal intent could hide in them and you could
throw a dead body in there and no one would know.
Chairman Scurlock suggested that we direct staff to go ahead
and prepare for a public hearing on such an ordinance, and Com-
missioner Bird suggested consideration be given to making it
apply to build -out at a certain percentage or within so many feet
of an existing residence.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (3-0)
directed staff to begin work on a lot clearing
ordinance and schedule it for a public hearing.
NORTH COUNTY FIRE AND SOUTH COUNTY FIRE
The Board of County Commissioners recessed at 9:30 A.M. in
order to reconvene acting as the District Board of Fire Commis-
sioners of the North County Fire District. That meeting
adjourned at 9:33 A.M. and the Board then reconvened acting as
the District Board of Fire Commissioners of the South County Fire
District, which meeting adjourned at 9:40 A.M. Those Minutes are
being prepared separately.
The Board of County Commissioners thereupon reconvened at
9:40 A.M. with the same members present, Commissioners Lyons and
Wodtke being absent.
DISCUSSION - STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND FLOOD PROTECTION
Public Works Director Davis came before the Board in regard
to an amendment of our Stormwater Management Ordinance, reviewed
a short synopsis of a seminar he attended on Floodplain and
Wetlands Management in 1982 where they developed a model
ordinance to be used on a statewide level, and referred to the
following underlined highlights:
every year. A .ten year f1Qad _.1s _*. Jgod which has a ten percent
chance of occurring in any given year. Something you might keep in
mind with a ten year flood is that over a twenty-five year period
there is a 93 percent chance of the ten year flood occurring.
It hasn't rained much in recent years compared to the long term
pv_erages and the types of weather conditions this state is conditioned
to. Some recent examples might show you what kinds of problems we
The cause of these problems, of course, is that people are con-
tinuing tom d and occuov flood Prone lands. some preventive solu-
tions are necessary. People need to be discouraged from occupying
these sites. The alternative of trying to change the pattern of
flooding by channelizing flood waters inevitably has some very adverse
affects. We can increase flooding on other lands by trying to solve
the problem in a articular place. When you fill in an area that nor-
mally stores flood waters, the water is going to rise somew ere else.
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of floodplain and wetlands management. The Leon ordinance contains a
design standard that prevents fill in the 100 year floodplain without
compensating volume. This may prevent flooding off-site, but it can
result in environmQntal nroblamcz including water quality deteriora
n• unpleasant results for fish habitats when the fill is placed
_looks funny with mounds of fill placed next to big holes in the
ground. The ordinance also contains an objective to minimize damage
at development which may compound flooding. What we're concerned
about in this section is drainage from development sites and the cumu-
lative effects of im2roger development compounding flood problems.
This portion of our ordinance has caused the major rub with ndustry
n.ings and coastal construction. Some of the more stringent standards,
in my opinion make this a viable document, and I'd like to go through
a couple of these with you and give you our reason behind them. One
is.._tha __=...equal. -volume_ of �taZa, a_�►13 fie., treated_ for any volume of
Lha reSMIatory flood or the hundred year flood that would be displaced
With this standard, -we rhe main y 00%ifig at
Director Davis explained that basically what such a flood
protection ordinance would do is say that a developer cannot fill
anywhere in a ten year floodplain, any floodplain whether the one
in Roseland or along the Indian River, without creating an equal
volume of storage in that floodplain. The intent is to retain
the volume where flood waters can be stored until they can pass
on to the Indian River. Director Davis continued that this
provision is necessary in the floodplains in Sebastian and
Roseland which are classical flood plains and if you fill them,
the water will back up and flood people's properties, but many
people feel the Indian River floodplain is unique and more of an
estuary type system and doesn't need this provision.
Director Davis informed the Board that this ordinance is
separate from the Zoning Code; it will require a public hearing,
but would not have to go before the Planning 8 Zoning Commission.
Discussion arose as to whether the Board wished it to go
through the Planning 8 Zoning Commission, and Director Keating
noted that, from his standpoint, this just relates to whether the
Board wants the advice of the P8Z Commission. He advised that
staff already has advertised a public hearing for this ordinance
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with the understanding that if the Board should decide not to
proceed with it, the developer will absorb the cost involved.
Commissioner Bowman expressed her preference to have this
matter go through the Planning & Zoning Commission. She pointed
out that we have some new members on that Commission and felt
they could gain some education on this subject. She believed
this is not a matter of a floodplain but a matter of water
quality.
Commissioner Bird inquired how this would relatel,to the
Grand Harbor project.
Chairman Scurlock felt they would not be able to proceed,
and Director Davis explained that Grand Harbor has lands inthe
ten year floodplain that they would like to fill and they are
saying that it would be a hardship on their development to have
to compensate for the storage in the floodplain.
Commissioner Bowman felt what they are saying is that they
are going to have more runoff directly into the river, but
Director Davis stated that they can meet the water quality and
stormwater runoff aspect. It is the flood protection stage which
involves compensating storage they are having a problem with.
Director Keating noted that if the Board desires to take
this through the Planning & Zoning Commission and still meet the
timeframe, this could be taken to the P&Z October 9th meeting as
an information item. If it has to go to a full public hearing,
it will throw the time frame off.
Attorney Steve Henderson came before the Board representing
Grand Harbor, Inc. and reviewed the following memo:
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Moss, HENDERSON & LLOYD, P.A.
ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS
617 BEACHLAND BOULEVARD
P. O. BOX 3406
VERO BEACH. FLORIDA 32964-3406
13081 231.1900
September 17, 1986 (Hand Delivery)
TO: Indian River County
Board of County Commissioners
County Administration Building
FROM: Steve L. Henderson, Esquire
RE: Grand Harbor, Inc.
As you are probably aware, this firm represents Grand Harbor,
Inc., the developer of the Grand Harbor project.
We are presently scheduled before the County Commission at its
meeting on October 14, 1986, at which meeting the County
Commission will consider the Conceptual PRD Plan for Grand Harbor,
as well as other matters.
It has recently come to our attention that provisions of the Storm
Water Management and Flood Protection Ordinance, as previously
amended, specifically those provisions requiring a creation of
storage capacity for areas displaced by fill or structures, would
-effectively preclude the issuance of land development permits for
a major portion of the Grand Harbor project. Our experts feel
that the provisions of Section 7-B(1) are unnecessary with respect
to projects located in an estuarine area, as is a major part of
the Grand Harbor Development. While I am not familiar with the
detailed technical aspects, generally speaking, since flood waters
flow into the Indian River, and, thereafter, through inlets into
the Atlantic Ocean, requirements for storage capacity in these
areas simply do not make sense.
We have had discussions with your County Engineer and we
understand that he has been consulting with the Water Management
District concerning this issue. I believe that your County
Engineer will support an amendment which resolves this problem.
I am suggesting two alternate forms of. amendment to the Ordinance
which would make these provisions non -applicable to developments
situated in an estuarine environment. Both suggested alternatives
would be formatted as a proviso to Section 7-B(1).
Alternate 1• -
Provided, however, that this subsection shall not apply in
estuarine environments if the applicant demonstrates, by a
competent engineering study, that the development project, as
designed, will further the purposes of this Ordinance by
providing increased flood protection.
Alternate 2-
Provided, however, the Board of County Commissioners may, in
its discretion, grant a variance from the provisions of this
subsection upon the affirmative showing of the applicant, by
means of a competent engineering study, that the development
project is situated in an estuarine environment and that the
development project, as designed, will further the purposes
of this Ordinance by providing flood protection.
We are asking that this matter be considered at your meeting
scheduled for September 24, 1986 and immediately scheduled for a
public hearing not later than your meeting on October 14, 1986.
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Attorney Henderson explained that they have a problem with
the language added by Director Davis which would require that
they "provide increased flood protection to the general public."
He felt they can demonstrate increased flood protection to a
specific site to be used by the general public, but that they
would have difficulty showing that they are improving flood
protection for other adjoining properties.. He pointed out that
the existing ordinance only operates on the premise that you will
not cause any adverse impact to adjoining properties,'and he
believed they can show that.
Chairman Scurlock suggested that Attorney Henderson present
this to the Planning & Zoning Commission and get them to
recommend a modification which will be brought back to the Board.
Commissioner Bird inquired as to Grand Harbor's tentative
development schedule, and Mr. Schaub advised that they should
have all the permits necessary by October 14th to start even the
estuary system, and they hope to be able to pull a land permit
after October 14th if they are successful in getting their
conceptual plan approved. They are very anxious to get started.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (3-0)
directed staff to take the proposed amendment to
the Stormwater Management Ordinance to the Planning
& Zoning Commission at their October 9th meeting
and then schedule a public hearing at the first
opportunity.
AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES - I.R.BLVD. NORTH (BOYLE)
Public Works Director Davis reviewed the following memo:
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TO: The Honorable Members of the DATE: September 17, 1986 FILE:
Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH:
Charles P. Balczun,
County Administrator SUBJECT:
Indian River Boulevard
North Extension to Barber
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Agreement for Professional
Engineering Services - Boyle
Engineering
FROM:James W. Davis, P.E ;/ REFERENCES: Thomas J. Holmes, P.E.
Public Works Director' Boyle Engineering to James
n;Mi c dated Sept„91 19$b
DFSCRIPTICN AND CONDrITCNS
As directed by the Board in July 1986, staff has negotiated an Engineering
Services Contract for the redesign of the North Extension of Indian River
Boulevard. The scope of work involves the following phases:
Phase I - Environmental Coordination Phase -
This Phase involves conceptual design including mitigation of
sensitive areas and meetings with agencies and local interest
groups. The cost of this phase will not exceed $27,350.
Phase II - Preliminary Design Phase -
The Engineer will provide a Preliminary Design and Cost Estimate.
Two days of Public meetings are.included.
Phase III - Final Design Phase. -
Complete construction drawings, Contract Documents, Right-of-way
maps, Construction cost estimate, etc. will be provided.
Cost for Preliminary and Final Design will not exceed $110,177.05. If
additional bridging is necessary, the agreement provides for additional
compensation (page 18).
Phase IV - Construction Supervision
Complete inspection is provided at a not -to -exceed cost of
$97,110.
The resulting design fee is approximately 4.6% of the estimated
construction cost of $3,000,000.
Staff recommends that the Chairman be authorized to execute the agreement.
Funding to be from Fund 309. Approximately $150,000 was budgeted for this
work during the FY86/87 budget sessions.
Director. Davis noted that the agreement is a fairly lengthy
contract because this is an important project, and they have
tried to develop a scope of work that will carry the project from
the initial phases of getting the permitting agencies involved
again with the project after the 5 or 6 years that have elapsed
since it was last engineered. They have an environmental
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coordination phase in the contract to cover getting all the
required agencies involved and to basically set the ground rules
as to what type of mitigation we have to do in the wetlands area
and what design changes, if any, we are going to have to do.
That is scheduled to take about 3 months; then we will get into
the preliminary and final design stages and hope to be in
construction within a year.
Chairman Scurlock expressed his concern about the funding of
these projects as the impact fees come in. He noted that we have
some large projects within specific zones, such as Indian River
Boulevard or a bridge, for instance...Impact fees may come in
slowly or quickly and they may only be used in specific areas;
therefore, if we build a large project out of gas tax or some
other revenue source, he wanted to be sure we have a process
where we can do a borrowing situation so that when future impact
fees come in, they can repay those monies. He believed this is a
concern because at the beginning we will have a shortfall.
OMB Director Baird noted this particular project was
budgeted for the new year and has a fund of its own, but it was
noted that the question is where is the anticipated funding
source for the overall project.
Chairman Scurlock continued to discuss using gas tax funds
in the initial stages but only as a borrowing tool, and OMB
Director Baird advised that we segregate all impact fees
collected in the certain zone where they are collected and know
our balance at all times.
Chairman Scurlock asked how much of this project would
reasonably be paid if we had the impact fees in hand, and
Director Davis stated that we could pay 100% of this project with
impact fees; it qualified for that type of a funding program.
Commissioner Bowman asked if we can actually project that
the impact fees will be sufficient to pay for the complete
project, and Director Davis noted that we could bond the project
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off with the gas tax revenues and then prematurely pay off the
bond with impact fee revenues.
The Chairman stated that he would like to go ahead and
approve the contract with Boyle Engineering today, but would like*
the Administrator to review the funding as discussed.
The OMB Director confirmed that for this initial portion we
will be using the gas tax funds, but it can be paid back.
Chairman Scurlock felt we must establish a policy on where
we use gas tax fees and where we use impact fees and the other
optional revenues that come to us.
Commissioner Bird commented that he wanted to be sure on the
timetable we have tentatively developed that there will be
sufficient funds built up again in the gas tax fund to pay for
the project, and Director Davis believed there will be at the end
of the 2 year period between when we start engineering and when
we open the road to traffic. It will be a tight cash flow
situation, but he felt we can do it. He noted that they have not
considered any impact fee funding for the projects and agreed
that we should, but it is very difficult to speculate as to what
type of impact fees they will get in from districts because
sometimes they have to give right-of-way credits, etc.
Chairman Scurlock believed the Commission at some time must
also face up to the fact that we will have to use some funding at
some point to maintain our entranceways into our community. The
two major entranceways are not only not well kept and attractive,
they are ugly and overgrown, and the community deserves better.
He noted that he saw an individual at Vista Plantation using
their own tractor to cut the median strip, and he was not sure
what kind of liability that might involve. He felt we need to
set some policy on this and plan for the future.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commis-
sioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (3-0)approved
the agreement with Boyle Engineering re Indian River
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Boulevard North Extension and authorized the signa-
ture of the Chairman.
SAID AGREEMENT WILL BE PUT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK
TO THE BOARD WHEN FULLY EXECUTED AND RECEIVED.
Commissioner Bird inquired what had happened to the signs
the Board authorized to be placed on the Barrier Island on A -1-A
identifying it as Orchid Island as he hasn't seen any, and
Director Davis noted that they had a bit of trouble with the
orchid and getting the colors right,.but they have placed some at
the Wabasso Causeway and he thought at the 17th Street Bridge. He
agreed that he will look into this.
INSURANCE QUOTE FOR 1986-87 FISCAL YEAR
OMB Director Baird reviewed the -following memo:
TO: Honorable Board of County DATE: September 22, 1986 FILE:
Commissioners
THROUGH: Charles Balczun SUBJECT: Insurance Quote
County Administrator for 1986/87 Fiscal Year
FROM: Joseph Baird
OMB Director
REFERENCES:
The Florida League of Cities has given us an insurance quote for the
1986/87 fiscal year. Listed below is a comparison of the insurance pre-
miums quoted for the 1986/87 fiscal year and the cost of insurance for
the 1985/86 fiscal year. The major difference in the insurance coverage
is that we presently have a $5,000,000 liability limit while the proposed
insurance includes only a $1,250,000 liability limit.
1985/86 1986/87
Automobile & Commercial Equipment 190,834 145,344
Multi -Peril (Includes Property, Contents
& General Liability) 197,637 `
Property & Contents 115,298 (Est.)
General Liability 171,481
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Public Officials & Employees Liability 42,476 48,000
+ Boiler & Machinery 12,264 13,600 (Est.)
Umbrella Policy 87,600
ANNUAL PREMIUMS 530,811 493,723
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend the Honorable Board of County Commissioners approve the
the above listed insurance policies from the Florida League of Cities
provided cost does not exceed the amounts stated.
Director Baird advised that in the current year we were the
only county in the tri -county area able to obtain the $5,000,000
liability limit, and we are no longer able to obtain it. He_
reported that we have to have the insurance in effect October
1st, and while there still are some credits that have not been
decided, he is fairly comfortable with the numbers set out. He
further noted that the various agents he called were having
trouble getting government liability coverage, and he believed
the League actually is the only alternative.
Chairman Scurlock commended the OMB Director for his hard
work on obtaining the county proper insurance.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commis-
sioner Bowman, the Board unanimously entering into
the insurance policies with the Florida League of
Cities as recommended by the OMB Director in his memo
w dated September,22, 1986.
CONDEMNATION OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROPERTY
Assistant County Wilson reviewed the following memo:
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DATE: September 17, 1986
SUBJECT: demnation of Health Department Property
FROM: P. Wilson
U*WS__IS_tant County Attorney
The attached resolution must be approved by the Board of
County Commissioners in order to establish the basis for
condemnation proceedings on the above -referenced project.
Upon approval of this resolution by the Board, this office
will immediately file the lawsuit condemning tide properties
described in the resolution.
Attorney Wilson noted that staff was authorized to proceed
with this. They have had the appraisal prepared stating the fair
market value, but prior to filing the lawsuit, the law requires
that the Board pass a resolution stating the need for -the
facilities, etc.
Chairman Scurlock questioned the Whereas clause on page 2
which states that the Board has allocated funds for the purposes
stated in the Resolution. He did not believe the Board has done
that and had trouble voting for a Resolution that says we have
done something that we have not done.
Attorney Wilson noted that he has discussed this with the
OMB Director, and he sai-d the Board either has to do a budget
amendment or do some interfund borrowing. These funds must be
filed with the court.
Commissioner Bird inquired how many of the parcels involved
have homes on them, and Attorney Wilson believed that there are
two. He continued that, according to General Services Director
Dean, the urgency right now is to get the property in the
county's name so the City can proceed to abandon the roadways
where we want to put the structure. We are not in a tremendous
hurry to move the people out and will continue negotiating with
them.
Chairman Scurlock did not have any question that we need to
move ahead, but believed we must have some funds allocated.
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Attorney Vitunac advised that Administrator Balczun sug-
i gested the Resolution be reworded to state that " whereas
sufficient funds are available."
Attorney Wilson emphasized that these funds will be needed
quite quickly, and Chairman Scurlock reported that the Finance
Advisory Board is working on these different projects and their
funding and trying to put together all of our bond issue so it
can be put in a form to present to the Commission. Some of the
projects are hard to get a handle on because various questions
have not been determined, and he did not want to get into a
situation again of being faced with a shortfall.
Commissioner Bird continued to express concern about the
people who would be relocated, and General Services Director Dean
advised that staff sent them a registered letter asking them to
come in and discuss relocation. Staff has talked to two of the
property owners and made an offer to assist them in any way to
relocate. It was felt we might be able to move the house of one
of the residents from one lot to another, but they backed out at
the last moment. Director Dean stressed that staff has done
everything they can to offer assistance, and he personally has
gone out and knocked on the doors.
Commissioner Bowman stated that she has some contacts there
and may be able to do something.
Director Dean emphasized that we are really stymied until we
get past this step; we can't get site plan approval; and we must
have the easements abandoned.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commis-
sioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (3-0) adopted
Resolution 86-82 authorizing the acquisition.of cer-
tain real property by eminent domain with the change
in wording stating "whereas, sufficient funds are
available" and with the understanding that we will make
the move as equitable as possible for the property owners.
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RESOLUTION NO. 86- 82
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY
EMINENT DOMAIN FOR THE PURPOSE 'OF
CONSTRUCTING PUBLIC HEALTH
FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, the current Indian River County Public
Health Facility is inadequate to meet the present and future
needs of the public; and
WHEREAS, the specific property hereinafter
described is to be acquired for the purposes of constructing
new public health facilities and is necessary to meet the
future needs of the citizens of Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, County staff has located and surveyed its
area of construction and use, and intends in good faith to
construct public health facilities on the specific property
hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, County staff recommends the immediate
acquisition of the following described properties for the
purposes stated herein:
PARCEL 1:
The South J of Lot 2, Block 3,
Booker T. Washington Subdivision,
as described in Plat Brook 2, Page
34, Public Records of St. Lucie
County, said land now lying and
being in Indian River County,
Florida.
7x701151�
Lot 5, Block 4, Booker T.
Washington Subdivision, as
described in Plat Book 2, Page 34,
Public Records of St. Lucie County,
said land now lying and being in
Indian River County, Florida.
PARCEL 3:
Lots 3 and 4, Block 4, Booker T.
Washington Subdivision, as
described in Plat Book 2, Page 34,
Public Records of St. Lucie County,
said land now lying and being in
Indian River County, Florida.
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WHEREAS, this Board has authorized the preparation
of appraisals to determine the value of said properties; and
WHEREAS, appraisals of the fair market value of
the above-described properties are as follows:
PARCEL 1:
$14,000.00
PARCEL 2:
$22,000.00
PARCEL 3:
$23,000.00
for a total value of $64,000.00; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available for the
purposes stated herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that
this Board hereby finds, determines and declares that the
acquisition of the above-described properties by eminent
domain proceedings for public health purposes is necessary,
practical and in the best interest of the public, and that
it is necessary to acquire said properties in fee simple for
said purposes, and this Board adopts and finds those matters
set out in the foregoing recital.
The foregoing resolution was offered by
Commissioner Bird and seconded by. Commissioner
Bowman and, being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Cha I'rman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye
Vice Chairman Patrick B. Lyons --- s-ent
Commissioner Richard N. Bird � Ay e`
Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Absent
Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution
duly passed and adopted this 23rd day of September, 1986.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY ITS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By
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APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
It was noted that the following people have applied to be
appointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission:
Beverly Barnes
Robert O. Reider
Joan Shearer
Raymond Herschman
Dorothy Hudson
Bill Bieschke
John Frazier
Herndon Williams
Donald Reams
Gene Roddenberry
Daniel Richey
John Brenner
Charles Block
Chairman Scurlock discussed deferring appointments to the
Planning & Zoning Commission because two Commissioner$ are absent
today. He asked Attorney Vitunac if the Board can function
without the new appointments.
Attorney Vitunac pointed out that they will have to have
five out of five members show up now if they wish to take action,
and the last meeting had to be postponed an hour and a half'
because someone was flying in.
Commissioner Bird inquired if the seminar set up for
tomorrow can be postponed, and Director Keating informed the
Board that he has invited all the candidates to attend.
Basically, the real issue is that they will have some
controversial Grand Harbor material coming up on Thursday.
Chairman Scurlock advised that the two people he favors are
Dan Richey and John Brenner.
Commissioner Bird commented that he came prepared to make a
selection. He did feel it is a very important selection, and in
fairness to the two missing Commissioners, he did not like to go
ahead without them, but he did believe they would understand the
urgency of filling those seats. Commissioner Bird agreed with
the Chairman's suggestion of Dan Richey and noted that he could
go along with John Brenner or Charles Block, either of whom he
believed could lend some expertise to the Board.
Chairman Scurlock was concerned as to whether Mr. Block has
a one-man office, but Director Keating believed he has two at
least other architects on his staff.
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Commissioner Bowman stated that she would go with the
Chairman's selections of Mr. Richey and Mr. Brenner, and
Commissioner Bird agreed he would also.
Commissioner Bowman commented that she also believed Robert
Reider would be a good member but felt he had a conflict with the
Grand Jury's investigation of the Planning & Zoning Commission
of the City of Vero Beach. Board members agreed it was important
that no one be appointed who could be considered to have any
special interest or was aligned to any particular group.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bird, the Board unanimously (3-0) appointed
Daniel Richey and John Brenner to fill the vacancies
on the Planning & Zoning Commission.
SHERIFF'S REQUEST FOR DIRECTION ON RECOVERY OF COUNTY QUILT
The Board reviewed the following letter from Sheriff Dobeck:
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P. O. BOX 608
PHONE 569-6700
September 15, 1986
R.T."TINT' DOBECK • rvnrfily RIVF'rR COUX-n-
MEMBER FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
MEMBER OF NATIONAL SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
V1,W) 111'."VIT V, 3'=SH6I-0f108
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Honorable Doug Scurlock, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Dear Doug:
We have received information regarding the recent recovery of the
quilt stolen earlier this year. The information that has develop-
ed is the name of the individual that delivered the quilt to Com-
missioner Wodtke in exchange for the $1,000. It is my belief
that this individual could be the same person that initially
stole the quilt from the.County Administration Building. In
light of the recent developments, I am looking to the Commission
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for direction on how they wish for us to handle this matter. If
we pursue and develop information that results in the arrest of
this individual, would the Commission recommend prosecution?
Please respond as soon as possible in writing so that we may
pursue.
Sincerely,
T. "Tim" Dobeck, Sheriff
Indian River County -
Commissioner Bird did not remember the exact wording of the
Motion authorizing offer of a reward, and Administrative Aide Liz
Forlani provided that portion of the Minutes of April 16th, which
Commissioner Bird read as follows:
It REWARD FOR COUNTY QUILT
Commissioner Lyons stated that he would like to have permis-
sion for Administrator Wright to advertise a reward for informa-
tion leading to the return of the County Quilt. He advised that
he had received a note from Utilities Director Pinto offering to
donate $100 to the reward fund, and he asked what the Board felt
would be a reasonable reward.
Administrator Wright noted that we are dealing with a item
on which you cannot put a true value, and he felt it calls for a
significant reward, possibly $1,000.
Commissioner Bowman expressed the hope that the Sheriff
realizes this is a case of grand larceny. She personally
believed the quilt has gone to some private collector.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Lyons, SECONDED by Com-
missioner Bowman, the Board unanimously authorized
the Administrator to offer a reward of up to $1,000
for information leading to the return of the County
Quilt.
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Commissioner Bird did not believe in that Motion the Board
granted immunity to anyone who committed the crime and stated he
would certainly encourage the Sheriff to continue to investigate
this crime as he would any other crime in the county.
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Chairman Scurlock believed that Commissioner Wodtke had to
A react to the situation that arose and that he did the best he
could, but the Chairman did not believe the Board members gave
any assurances the Sheriff wouldn't go on with an investigation,
and he personally did not want to tell the Sheriff not to
investigate. The Board members agreed they would not want it in
the record that they recommended that he not prosecute.
The Chairman asked if the Board felt it would be all right
if he simply told the Sheriff we would anticipate he would
proceed as he would in any investigation, and the Board members
concurred that he should do so,
REPORT ON SANDRIDGE GOLF CLUB
Commissioner Bird informed the Board that on Monday they
started planting grass, and if everything continues as it has
with warm weather and some rains, we will be able to meet our
time schedule.
QUESTIONS RE GIFFORD COMMUNITY BUILDING
Chairman Scurlock noted that he has had calls with questions
regarding the proposed community building in Gifford, and he is
unable to answer their questions about the Progressive Civic,
League, the School Board, etc.
Commissioner Bird stated that he will meet with them this
week and try to come to an understanding about what role everyone
is going to play as he felt this must be clearly understood
before anything is proceeded with.
Chairman Scurlock felt, in fairness to Commissioner Bird,
that there are meetings going on that he isnot even aware of,
and until it comes through the proper channels, he felt all we
should do is tell the Press that we don't know anything.
Commissioner Bird noted that apparently there was a meeting
held about modifying the building that he didn'.t even know about.
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There being no further business, on Motion duly made,
seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 10:25 o'clock A.M.
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