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Tuesday, November 3, 1987
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,
November 3, 1987, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. Present were Don C.
Scurlock, Jr., Chairman; Richard N. Bird; Carolyn K. Eggert; and
Gary C. Wheeler. Absent was Margaret C. Bowman, Vice Chairman,
who was recuperating from surgery. Also present were Charles P.
Balczun, County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, Attorney to
the Board of County Commissioners; Joseph Baird, OMB Director;
and Barbara Bonnah, Deputy Clerk.
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Reverend Paul Hauenstein of Christ the King Lutheran Church,
Sebastian, gave the invocation,,and Chairman Scurlock led the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS
Commissioner Wheeler requested the addition of approval for
a controlled study on a viadune project at Wabasso Beach Park re
any effect it may have on sea turtle nesting.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously (4-0)
added the above item to today's Agenda.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or
additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 13,
1987, or the Special Meeting of October 14, 1987. There were
none.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0,
Commissioner Bowman being absent) approved the Minutes
of the Regular Meeting of 10/13/87 and the Special
Meeting of 10/14/87.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Eggert requested that Item B be removed for
discussion, and Commissioner Wheeler requested that Item E be
removed also.
A. DOT 5 -Year Transportation Plan
Received and placed on file in the Office of the Clerk to
the Board:
Adopted 5 -Year Transportation Plan
July 1, 1987 through June 30, 1992
Florida Dept. of Transportation
Division of Planning & Programming
B. Approval of State HRS Primary Care Proposal
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/29187:
TO: Board of County DATEctober 29, 1987 FILE.
Commissioners
SUBJECT: I . R. C • Public Health
Unit Primary Care
Proposal
FROM: Carolyn K. Eggerr tri/ REFERENCES:
At a meeting of the Primary Care Committee at Indian River
Memorial Hospital on Thursday, October 29, 1987, the Indian River
County Public Health Unit Primary Care Proposal was approved with
the following changes:
1. Page 6, Paragraph 3, the words "Gifford area" were
changed to "Gifford/Wabasso/Oslo area". Words are to be
added to indicate that transportation concerns will be
addressed.
2. Schedule IV - the salary of the General Practice
Physician is to be raised from $40 to 45.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Committee joins Dr. Berman in asking that
1. The statement of Agreement be approved and signed by
the Chairman;
2. The fee schedule be approved. They are equal to
current Medicaid reimbursement; and
3. The Resolution of Endorsement for the Primary Care
Proposal be approved and signed by the Chairman.
The three requests are State HRS Primary Care Program
requirements.
INDIAN RIVER CMINTY PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT ATTACHMENT Q
CLINICAL FEE SCHEDULE
OFrIk VIaii ,.:,f„cLiSrED PATIENT)
Minimal
10.00
Brief
SERVICES/PROCEDI
Limited
PROC----99N
SERVICES/PROCEDURES
CHARGE
PROC. CODE
----______Y_---
24.00
Comprehensive
36.00
OFFICE VISIT (NEW PATIENT)
(CHN)
10.00
INJECTIONS
PAP SMEAR
Hemoglobin (HGB)
Brief
30.00
90000
Oral Polio
No Chrg.
90712
Limited
30.00
90010
DPT
No Chrg.
90701
Intermediate
35.00
90015
MMR
No Chrg.
09707
Extended
44.50
90017
TB Tine
5.00
86585
Comprehensive
50.00
90020
PPD.
5.00
86580
Pneumonococcal Vaccine
5.00
01246
OFFICE VISIT (ESTABLISHED PATIENT)
DT (Adult)
lU.N)
90702
Minimal
12.00
90030
Brief
_1.50
90040
Fluogen (All Types)
5.00
90702
Limited
21.50
")50
HIB
5.00
Intermediate
25.00
90060
Hepatitus A
10,00
Extended
30.00
90070
Hepatitus B (Heptavax)
70.00 (cc)
Comprehensive
45.00
90080
Hepatitus B (Imm. Glob.)
70.00 (cc)
Rabies Vaccine
50.00 (Vial)
OFrIk VIaii ,.:,f„cLiSrED PATIENT)
Minimal
10.00
Brief
17.00
Limited
17.00
Intermediate
20.00
Extended
24.00
Comprehensive
36.00
EPSDT
School Physical
(MD)
20.00
W9881
School Physical
(CA)
16.00
W9881
School Physical
(NP)
16.00
W9881
School Physical
(CHN)
10.00
W9981
PAP SMEAR
Hemoglobin (HGB)
10.00
88150
MATERNITY
Ante Partum Care (Lon Risk) 800.00
Ante Pattum Care (Hioh Risk) 1200.00
New Pt. Comprehensive Vst. 50.00
Established Pt. Limited Vst. 21.50
OVERSEAS
Cholera 15.00
Typhoid 10.00
LABORATORY
COPIES
Blood Sugar Screening
5.00
60.00 W9759
Blood Sugar Fasting (SGOT) 5.00
84450
Culture/Skin
5.00
87070
Culture/Throat
5.00
87060
Hematocrit (HCT)
5.00
85018
Hemoglobin (HGB)
5.00
85018
Lead Blood
10.00
Immunizations
O'Sullivan
10.00
200.00
Pregnancy Testing
5.00
86006
RH Factoring
12.00
86105
Sickle Cell
10.00
85660
Urine (Dip Stick)
3.00
81000
VDRL 1
8.00
86592
PHARMACY CHARGE 12.00
FAMILY PLANNING
COPIES
Initial/Post Partum Exam
60.00 W9759
Medical Records (1-3 Pgs)
2.00
Medical
39.00
Medical Records (4-7 Pgs)
3.00
Annual Exam
52.00
Medical Legal Records
15.00
Suoply/Counsel
14.00
Physicals
1.00
Tubal Lioation
625.00
Immunizations
1.00
Vasectomy
200.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Speciality Referral
45.00
Nutrition
20.00
Health Education
20,00
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Commissioner Eggert pointed out that on Schedule 11, the
contract requested for 1988-89 remains at $84,000.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0)
adopted Resolution 87-131, approving the Statement of
Agreement to special conditions and fee schedule
related to the provision of Primary Health Care
Services by the County and HRS, and endorsing the
acceptance of the IRC Public Health Unit Primary Care
Proposal; and authorized the Chairman to execute the
Statement of Agreement.
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RESOLUTION NO. 87-131
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA ACKNOWLEDGING AND APPROVING THE
STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT TO SPECIAL
CONDITIONS AND FEE SCHEDULE RELATED TO
THE PROVISION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
SERVICES BY THE COUNTY AND THE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE
SERVICES, AND ENDORSING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
UNIT PRIMARY CARE PROPOSAL AS PREPARED
BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR.
WHEREAS, effective July 1 1987, each county in the
State of Florida is required to establish a primary health
care program; and
WHEREAS, the Board has previously designated funds
in its 1987/1988 budget to be used in implementing a primary
health care -program and has directed the staff of the County
Health Department to prepare a program proposal; and
WHEREAS, the State Health and Rehabilitative
Services requires endorsement for the proposal from the
Board and approval of a Statement of Agreement to special
conditions and a Fee Schedule relating to the provision of
primary care services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that
the Indian River County Public Health Unit Primary Care
Proposal and the Department of Health and Rehabilitative
Services Statement of Agreement and Fee Schedule are hereby
endorsed and approved in furtherance of the creation of a
primary health care program.
The foregoing resolution was offered by
Commissioner Eggert and seconded by Commissioner Bird, and,
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye
Vice Chairman Margaret C. Bowman Absent
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye
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The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution
duly passed and adopted this 3rd day of November
1987. ~~
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA BY ITS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By G.
on cur ock, J r. Tia i rman
ATTACHMENT I
SMTEMENT OF A
The Indian River County Health Unit and the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners agree to the following special conditions as they relate to the
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Provision of primary care services and the implementation of their contract with
the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services.
1. To give priority in service delivery to persons with family incomes below
100 percent of the most current federal non-farm poverty guidelines, and
to follow the department's eligibility criteria;
2• To serve persons below 100
percent of the most current federal non-farm
Poverty guidelines at no charge;
3. To establish a sliding fee schedule for determining the level of payment
for clients with family incomes between 100 and 200 percent of the most
current federal non-farm poverty guidelines if the project plans to serve
Persons in this income category. Such a fee schedule shallr
Percent increments between 100 and 200 percent; P ogress in 20
4. To register all primary care clients in the department's client
registration system and to issue a "primary care participant" card to all
registered clients;
5. TO provide client specific and aggregate reports as required by the
deft;
6. To follow departmental accounting procedures with respect to the funds
awarded in the contract,with the department;
7. To develop a consoli
sistent with guidedated or unified record for primary care clients con
lines established by the department;
8. To participate in the evaluation of the primary care project under the
department's direction as specified in 154.011(2), F.S.;
9. To ensure that subcontractors in the primary care project abide by the
sane conditions as those placed on the provider.
10. The Indian River County Board of Commissioners will provide the sum of
$84,000 as its contribution to the development and implementation of the
unary Care Program,
d D. Be , M.D., Director
Indian River ty Public Health Unit
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Don C. Scurlo
Indian River County Bo of County
Commissioners
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C. Acceptance of Urban Forester's Annual Report
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
accepted the Urban Forester's Annual Report
from William K. Debraal.
ANNUAL REPORT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
D. Acceptance of Medical Examiner Commission's 1986 Annual
Report
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/23/87:
October 23, 1987
MEMORANDUM
TO: County Commissions in Florida
FROM: Dale H. Heideman
Medical Examiner 41eram'Administrator
SUBJECT: 1986 Medical Examiner Commission Annual Report
At the request of the County Commission representative to the Medical
Examiner Commission, Mr. Lee Vause, I am forwarding you a copy of the
Commission's 1986 Annual Report. This report outlines the•activities.
of the various district offices throughout Florida as well as the
major accomplishments of the Commission during 1986. I hope that the
report will provide you with useful information.
If you have any questions as to the material contained in the report,
please feel free to contact me.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
accepted the 1986 Medical Examiner Commission Annual
Report.
ANNUAL REPORT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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E. Request by Soil Conservation Service for One Load of Fill at
Rosewood Elementary School
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/23/87:
TO: The Honorable m nbers of the DATE: October 23, 1987 FILE:
Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH:
Charles Balczun,
County Adninistrator SUBJECT:
Request by Soil Conservation
Service for One Load of Fill
at Rosewood Elementary School
FROM: James W. Davis, P.E REFERENCES: Nancy Ham>inons, SCS, to
Public Works Director Jim Davis dated 10-7-87
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The Soil Conservation Service is requesting a small load of fill to be used
at the Rosewood School for construction of an native plant 'outdoor
classroom" to be constructed by the Vero Beach Garden Club. The Road and
Bridge Department will supply the fill.
Staff recommends one load of fill be provided by the County for this
project.
Commissioner Wheeler felt that the School Board should be
made aware of the County's cooperative response in this matter,
and Chairman.Scurlock agreed to write a letter to the School
Board.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0)
authorized the provision of one load of fill for
the Rosewood School project, as recommended by staff.
F. Final Plat Approval for Foxridge Subdivision
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/22/87:
TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: October 22, 1987 FELE:
the Board of County Commissioners
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE:
Roert N . Ke t g, P SUBJECT: FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
Planning & Deve op nt Director FOXRIDGE SUBDIVISION
THOUGH: Stan Boling �}
Chief, Current Development
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FROM!
Robert E. Wiegers REFERENCES: foxridge
Staff Planner BWIEG2
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
regular meeting of November 3, 1987.
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS:
Fo�ridge is a 40 lot subdivision of a ±10 acre parcel located in
the northeast corner of the Timber Ridge PRD project, north of
Oslo Road on the east side of the Lateral "J" Canal. The current
zoning is RM -6 (Multi -family Residential, up to 6 units/acre)
with a land use designation of LD -2 (Low Density Residential, up
to 6 units/acre). At their regular meeting of January 6, 1986,
the Board of County Commissioners granted conceptual PRD approval
for the entire Timber Ridge project, which includes the Foxridge
subdivision.
On December 11, 1986, The Planning and Zoning Commission granted
preliminary PRD approval for Foxridge. Since that time, a land
development permit has been issued and all internal required
subdivision improvements have been constructed. Pursuant to a
condition of preliminary PRD plat approval, provision for
construction of a left -turn lane at the Timber Ridge Oslo Road
entrance is required. The owner, Andrew Mustapick, is now
requesting final plat approval and has submitted:
1. a final plat in conformance with the approved preliminary -PRD
plat;
2. a performance bond for 1150 of the cost of constructing a
left -turn lane on Oslo Road at the project entrance (to
satisfy the preliminary PRD plat approval condition);
3. an approved cost estimate from the project engineer; and
4. a contract committing the applicant to complete the left -turn
lane improvements.
ANALYSIS:
All required improvements have been constructed, and have been
inspected and approved by Public Works. All requirements for
final PRD plat approval have been satisfied.
RE60MMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of County
final plat approval to Foxridge Subdivision,
man of the Board of County Commissioners to
the applicant, committing the applicant
remaining required improvements, and accept
guaranteeing the contract.
W,
Commissioners grant
authorize the Chair -
sign a contract with
to completing the
the performance bond
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
granted final plat approval to Foxridge Subdivision;
authorized the Chairman to sign a contract with the
applicant, committing the applicant to completing the
remaining required improvements; and accepted the
performance bond guaranteeing the contract.
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CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
G. Final Plat Approval for Woodlands Subdivision
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/30/87:
TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: October 20, 1987 FILE:
the Board of County Commissioners
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE:
Ro ert Keati g, P SUBJECT: FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
Planning & Deve op nt Director WOODLAND'S SUBDIVISION
THROUGH: Stan Boling
Chief, Current Development -
FROM'A Robert E. Wingers REFERENCES: woodlands
Staff Planner BWIEG2
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
regular meeting of November 3, 1987.
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS:
Woodlands Subdivision is a 55 lot subdivision located on the north
side of lst Street S.W., to the east of the Meadows Subdivision.
The subject property is ±19.0 acres in size. The zoning classi-
fication of the site is RS -6, Single -Family Residential (up to 6
units/acre). Its land use designation is LD -2, Low -Density
Residential (up to 6 units/acre). The proposed density is ±3
units/acre.
At their regular meeting of June 11, 1987, the Planning and Zoning
Commission granted preliminary plat approval for the subdivision.
The owner, Norman Hensick is now requesting final plat approval
and has submitted:
1.- a f inal
plat;
plat in conformance with the approved preliminary
2. an irrevocable letter of credit for 115% of the cost of the
remaining required subdivision improvements;
3. an approved cost estimate from the project engineer; and
4. a contract committing them to completing the remaining
required improvements.
ANALYSIS:
The subject subdivision will receive water service from Indian
River County. The use of individual septic tanks has been ap-
proved by the Environmental Health Department. A Stormwater
Management Permit has been issued by the Public Works Director.
The County Attorney's Office has approved the contract subject to
its being signed by the Chairman of the Board of County Commis-
sioners. The final plat is also in conformance with the approved
preliminary plat. Thus, all County requirements concerning final
plat approval have been addressed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant
final plat approval to Woodlands Subdivision, authorize the
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to sign a contract
with the applicant committing the applicant to completing the
remaining required improvements, and accept the irrevocable letter
of credit guaranteeing the contract.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
granted final plat approval to Woodlands Subdivision;
authorized the Chairman to sign a contract with the
applicant, committing the applicant to completing the
remaining required improvements; and accepted the
irrevocable letter of credit guaranteeing the contract.
CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
H. Release of Easement - Lord Calvert Estates Subdivision,
Lots 1 & 2, Block 2
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/13/87:
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TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: October 13, 1987 FILE:
the Board of County
Commissioners
DIVISION HEAD CONCURRENCE RELEASE OF EASEMENT
REQUEST BY LINDA CROSS
SUBJECT: SUBJECT PROPERTY: LOTS
Robert M. Keat/ingf7AICP 1 & 2 BLOCK 2, LORD
Director, Planning & Development CALVERT ESTATES SUBDIVI-
SION
Through: Roland M. DeBlois
Staff Planner
FROM: Charles W. Heath REFERENCES:
Code Enforcement Officer
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
regular meeting of November 3, 1987.
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS:
The County has been petitioned by Linda Cross, owner of the
subject property, for the release of the common three (3) foot
side lot utility and drainage easements of lots 1 and 2, being
the westerly three (3) feet of Lot 1, and the easterly three
(3) feet of Lot 2, Block 2, Lord Calvert Estates Subdivision,
Section 22, Township 32 South, Range 39 East, Indian River
County, Florida; according to the Plat thereof as recorded in
the Official Record Book 757, Page 1640. It is the
petitioner's intention to construct a single-family residence
on the property.
The current zoning classification is RS -6, Single -Family
Residential District. The Land Use Designation is MXD, Mixed
Use District, allowing up to six (6) units per acre.
ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS:
The request has been reviewed by Southern Bell Telephone, Vero
Beach Power Company, Indian River Cablevision Corporation, and
the .Indian River County Utility and Right -of -Way Departments.
Based upon their reviews, there were no objections to the
release of the easements. Staff analysis indicates that the
drainage would still be adequately handled on-site.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends to the Board, through the adoption of a
resolution, the release of the common three (3) foot side lot
utility and drainage easements of Lots 1 and 2, being the
westerly three (3) feet of Lot 1, and the easterly three (3)
feet of Lot 2, Block 2, Lord Calvert Subdivision, Section 22,
Township 32, Range 39 East, Plat Book 5, Page 57, of the Public
Records of Indian River County, Florida.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
adopted Resolution 87-132, abandoning certain easements
in Lord Calvert Estates Subdivision, as recommended by
staff.
RESOLUTION NO. 87-132
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, ABANDONING CERTAIN
EASEMENTS IN THE CALVERT- ESTATES
SUBDIVISION.
WHEREAS, Indian River County has easements as
described below, and
WHEREAS, the retention of those easements serves
no public purpose,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
County Commissioners of -Indian River County, Florida that:
This release of easement is executed by Indian
River County,*Florida, a political subdivision of the State
of Florida, whose mailing address is 1840 25th Street, Vero
Beach, Florida 32960, Grantor,'to Linda Cross, whose mailing
address, is 4686 34th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960, Grantee,
as follows:
Indian River County does hereby abandon all right,
title, and interest that it may have in' the following
described easements:
SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.
THIS RESOLUTION was moved for adoption by Commis-
sioner Eggert seconded by Commissioner
Wheeler and adopted on the 3rd_ day of
November—, 1987, by the following vote:
Commissioner Scurlock Aye
Commissioner Bowman Absent
Commissioner Bird Aye
Commissioner Eggert Aye
Commissioner Wheeler Aye
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The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution
duly passed and adopted this 3rd day of November ,
1987.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA
By i c
Don Sc rlock, Jr.
Chairman
EXHIBIT "A"
The westerly three (3) feet of Lot 1, and the easterly three
(3) feet of Lot 2 Block 2, Lord Calvert Estates Subdivision as
recorded in, the Plat Book 5, Page 57, of the Official Records
of Indian River County, Florida, Section 22, Township 32 South,
Range 39 East.
1. License for Gifford Project Contractor
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/28/87:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM:
Terrance
G. Pinto, Utilities
Directoi-.q6�
THRU:
Charles
P. Balczun, County Administrator
DATE:
October
28, 1987
RE:
LICENSE
FOR GIFFORD PROJECT
CONTRACTOR
B.C.C. MEETING - NOVEMBER 3,
1987
CONSENT
AGENDA
Attached is a license, which is necessary for the use of
property owned by Indian River County as a temporary
_constructor site, for the contractor who was awarded
Contract #3 of the Gifford Sewer Project.
We request the Board approve the license and authorize the
Chairman to execute this license on behalf of the County.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved
the License for Utility Services Department and
authorized the Chairman's signature, as recommended
by staff.
LICENSE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
J. --Release of Assessment Liens - Paving & Drainage Improvements
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/21/87:
TO: The Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Bruce Barkett- Assistant County Attorney
DATE: October 21, 1987
SUBJECT: Releases of Assessment Lien
1. Anthony Russo and Violet Russo
Lots 14 & 15, Block F, Indian River Heights
Subdivision, Unit 4 (14th Avenue between 4th
Street and 2nd Street)
2. Judith C. Burrows
Lot 6, Block D, Moreland Subdivision
(1st Place between 15th & 20th Avenue)
3. Soon Yuk Lau and Pon Lan Ng Lau
Lots 7 & 8, Block D, Clemann Estates, Unit 1
(38th Avenue between 4th Street & 6th
Street)
4. Lillian M. Duffey
Lots 3 & 4, Block A, Indian River Heights,
Unit 4 (16th Avenue between 1st Street SW &
2nd Street)
There are pending assessment liens for paving and drainage
improvements on the above -referenced properties which the
Tax Collector's rolls indicate have been paid; however no
releases have been provided. Therefore, please approve the
attached Releases of Assessment Lien so that the encumbrance
on each property can be removed.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved
the release of assessment liens as set out in the above
memo, as recommended by staff.
RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT LIENS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK TO THE BOARD
K. Release of Assessment Liens - SR -60 Sewer Project
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10128/87:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney
DATE: October 28, 1987
RE: CONSENT AGENDA - BCC MEETING 11/03/87
ROUTINE RELEASE OF COUNTY UTILITY LIENS
This office has processed the following matters and requests
permission for the Chairman to execute the standard release
forms:
(1) Partial Release of Lien - Map 41
State Road 60 Sewers/Release 1 ERU
Paid by REALCOR OF VERO BEACH
Lot 285 of COUNTRYSIDE SOUTH
(2) Partial Release of Lien - Map 41
State Road 60 Sewers/Release 1 ERU
Paid by REALCOR OF VERO BEACH
Lot 97 of COUNTRYSIDE SOUTH
(3) Partial Release of Lien - Map 41
State Road 60 Sewers/Release 1 ERU
Paid by REALCOR OF VERO BEACH
Lot 170 of COUNTRYSIDE SOUTH
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved
the release of assessment liens as set out in the above
memo, as recommended by staff.
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L. Approval of Support for Legislation Providing for
Cancellation of County Warrants
The Board reviewed the following memo and description of
pending legislation:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
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FROM: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney
DATE: October 28, 1987
RE: 1988 LEGISLATIVE YEAR
B.C.C. MEETING/NOVEMBER 3, 1987
St. Lucie County has requested that the other counties in
the Treasure Coast support the attached bill which would
allow the Clerk of the Court to cancel any county warrants
outstanding for longer than one year.
If the Board wishes to support this bill, I would present it
to the local Legislative Delegation this January.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
indicated their support for pending legislation
providing for the cancellation of county warrants, and
authorized the County Attorney to present this matter
to the local Legislative Delegation in January, 1988.
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M. Site Plan_ Security Deposit - Sebastian Square
Associates, Ltd.
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/26/87:
TO: The Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Bruce Barketttt - Assistant County Attorney
DATE: October 26, 1987
SUBJECT: Certificate of Deposit as Security for Site Plan
Required Improvement
Jerry Evans, representing Sebastian Square Associates, Ltd.,
is required as part of site plan approval for Site Plan No.
SP -MA -85-09-103 to escrow $5,928.00 for a sidewalk along
Riverside Drive at the Sebastian Square Shopping Center,
Phase 1. The amount represents $1.95 per square foot.
Site plan applicants may construct the sidewalk or post
security in the form of a bond, letter of credit, cash, or
other instrument acceptable to the County. This applicant
proposes to post a certificate of deposit made out to the
Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County as
Trustee for Sebastian Square Associates, Ltd. To obtain
such a certificate, Florida National Bank requires the
County to sign a business account signature card.
This item is put on the agenda for approval for the Chairman
of the Board of County Commissioners to sign the signature
card to obtain the certificate of deposit as the required
security. Request is also made to release the cash bond in
the same amount previously submitted by the applicant.
It is recommended that the Board authorize the Chairman to
sign the signature card and to authorize release of the
cash.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
authorized the Chairman to sign the signature card and
authorized release of cash, as recommended by staff.
ASSESSMENT FOR ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE - JOHN & SONIA KIM
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/22/87:
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TO: The Honorable Members of DATE:October 22, 1987 FILE:
The Board of County
Commissioners
DIV ON HEAD COQ UYENCE:
John & Sonia Kim Public
Ro ert M. Keat g, P SUBJECT: Nuisance; Assessment for
Director of Pla ni & Development Abatement of Nuisance
THROUGH: Michael K. Miller, Chief
Environmental Planning
Roland M. DeBlois lto TM 87-982
FROM: Staff Environmental P1annWFERENCES: CV -87-10-432
Code Enforcement Coordinator
It is requested that the data presented herein be given formal
consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at their
regular meeting of November 3, 1987.
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS:
On July 13, 1987, code enforcement staff sent a Notice of
Public Nuisance to John & Sonia Kim, concerning the overgrown
weed condition of their property in Vero Shores Subdivision.
The respondents were cited as maintaining their property in
violation of Section 13-18(a)(1) of the County Code, which
prohibits the accumulation of weeds in excess of 18 inches in
height within a platted, recorded subdivision (where the lots
are at a minimum of 50% developed).
The certified letter of notice was returned, with the Postal
Service indicating that the respondents had moved without
leaving a forwarding address. Code enforcement staff then
posted notice on the subject property, as set forth in Section
13-23 of the County Code, giving the respondents thirty (30)
days to remedy the violation.
The weed violation was not remedied within the thirty (30) day
time period. Therefore, in accordance with 13-19(b) of the
County Code, County personnel (i.e. Road & Bridge Division)
abated the weed violation, with costs to be assessed against
the property owner.
Section 13-21 of the County Code requires that the cost of a
County weed nuisance abatement shall be calculated and reported
to The County Commissioners, who, by resolution, shall assess
such costs against the subject property. This matter is
presented herein to the Board for consideration to adopt said
resolution.
ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS:
Section 13-21(a), Public Nuisances, of the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Indian River County specifically reads as
follows:
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"After abatement of nuisance by the county, the cost
thereof to the county as to each lot, parcel or tract of
land shall be calculated and reported to the board of
county commissioners. Thereupon, the board of county
commissioners, by resolution, shall assess such costs
against such lot, parcel or tract of land. Such
resolution shall describe the land and state the cost of
abatement, which shall include an administrative cost of
seventy-five dollars ($75.00) per lot. .
Such assessment shall be a legal, valid and binding
obligation upon the property against which made until
paid. The assessment shall be due and payable thirty (30)
days after the mailing of notice of assessment after whiccent
interest shall accrue at the rate of twelve (12) p
er per annum on any unpaid portion thereof."
Costs for equipmentlus theand $7labor,
5.00admini t at ve cost calculates
the Road &
Bridge Division,,p
to be:
Tractor - 4.5 hrs. @ $24.50/hr. = $110.25
Labor - 4.5 hrs. @ $ 5.15/hr. = $ 23.18
Administrative Fee = $ 75.00
TOTAL $208.43
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt
the proposed resolution assessing $208.43 in abatement costs,
in accordance with Section 13-21(a), of the Indian River County
Code of Laws and Ordinances.
Robert Keating, Director of Planning & Development, advised
that this is not an advertised public hearing, but pointed out
that notice was given to the Kims.
Chairman Scurlock asked if anyone wished to be heard. There
were none.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
adopted Resolution 87-134, providing for the assessment
of $208.43 in abatement costs from John and Sonia Kim.
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RESOLUTION NO. 87- 134
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION-
ERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ASSESSING
COSTS OF COUNTY WEED NUISANCE ABATEMENT ON LOT
15, BLOCK 9, OF VERO SHORES SUBDIVISION UNIT
1; SUCH ASSESSMENT BEING A BINDING OBLIGATION
UPON THE PROPERTY UNTIL PAID.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian
River County has determined that the regulation of the accumu-
lation of weeds is in the public interest and necessary for the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Indian River
County; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County Ordinances No. 87-33,
"Public Nuisances," defines as a public nuisance weeds in
excess of 18 inches in height on a lot contiguous to a residen-
tial structure and within a platted residential subdivision
where the platted lots are -at a minimum of 50% developed; and
WHEREAS,. weeds in excess of 18 inches in height
existed on property owned by John and Sonia Kim, such property
having a legal description as follows: Vero Shores Subdivision,
Unit 1, PBI 5-52, Lot 15, Block 9; and
WHEREAS, the Board of' County Commissioners of Indian
River County has determined that landowners are responsible for
abating public nuisances existing on their property; and
WHEREAS, a Notice. of Public Nuisance calling for the
abatement of the described nuisance was sent to the owner(s) by
certified mail, and notice was posted on the subject property
for 30 days, in accordance with Section 13-23, "serving of
notice," of the County Public Nuisance Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the landowners of the subject property
failed to abate the described weed nuisance within 30 days of
the posted and mailed notice; and
WHEREAS, Section 13-19(b) of the County Public
Nuisance Ordinance (No. 87-33) authorizes County personnel to
abate a public nuisance if the nuisance is not abated by the
landowner within 30 days of notice; and
WHEREAS, the County Road & Bridge Division has, as of
September 11, 1987, abated the herein described weed nuisance;
and
WHEREAS, Section 13-21(a) of the County Public
Nuisance Ordinance provides that, after abatement of a nuisance
by the County, the cost thereof shall be calculated and
reported to the Board of County Commissioners; thereupon, the
Board, by resolution, shall assess such costs against the
subject property, such costs to include an administrative fee
of seventy five dollars ($75.00) per lot; and
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WHEREAS, the total cost of equipment use, labor, and
administrative fee for County abatement of the herein described
nuisance is determined to be two hundred and eight dollars and
forty three cents ($208.43); and
WHEREAS, Section 13-21(c) of the County Public
Nuisance Ordinance provides that the assessment shall be due
and payable thirty (30) days after the mailing of a notice of
assessment, whereby if the owner fails to pay assessed costs
within the thirty (30) days, a certified copy of the assessment
shall be recorded in the official record books of the County,
constituting a lien against the property, subject to twelve
(12) percent per annum interest;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1) The foregoing recitals are adopted and ratified in
their entirety.
2) The costs ofcounty abatement of the herein described
weed nuisance, totaling an amount of $208.43, is
hereby assessed against Lot 15, Block 9, Unit 1, of
Vero Shores Subdivision presently owned by John &
Sonia Kim, whose listed address is 1157 Ashley Drive,
Valley Stream, New York.
3) The $208.43 assessment shall be due and payable to
the Board of County Commissioners thirty (30) days
after the mailing of a notice of assessment to the
landowners, after which,' if unpaid, a certified copy
of the assessment shall be recorded in the official
record books of the County, constituting a lien
against the described property, subject to twelve
(12) percent per annum interest.
THIS RESOLUTION was moved for adoption by
Commissioner Eggert , seconded by Commissioner
—Bird , and adopted on the 3rd day of
November 1987, by the following vote:
Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye
Commissioner Margaret BowmansAT� ent
Commissioner Richard Bird Aye
Commissioner Carolyn Eggert Aye
Commissioner Gary Wheeler Aye
The Chairman �heareupon declaged the resolution duly -passed
and adopted this r day of AOVCMDOr , 1987.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
i r
Don C. Scurlock, Jr., 01airman
PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY - VERO HIGHLANDS ACCESS ROAD
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/21/87:
TO THE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF DATE: October 21, 1987 FILE:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THROUGH:
Charles P. Balczun
County Admi istrat r
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RalphN. Bres ia, P.E.
County Engineer
SUBJECT: Vero Highlands Access Road from
27th Avenue, 60' r/w 17th Lane
Virlyn Grove property
FROM: Donald G. Finn, SRA REFERENCES:
Right -of -Way Acquisition Agent
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
The year old appraisal by Alex Snow for Indian River County
indicates a value of $10,693.00 per acre or $39,245.00 for the subject
3.67 acre 60' r/w. The property owner has the property listed through
MLS at $15,000 per acre which equates to $55,000 for the subject. The
property owner is willing to sell to I.R.C. for $12,000 per acre or
$44,040.
RECOMMENDATION & FUNDING
Considering the time since the appraised value and added
condemnation cost, settlement at $12,000 per acre appears equitable.
Staff requests authorization to purchase the 601x2665' 'r/w
containing 3.67 acres at $44,040.00.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
authorized the purchase of 60' x 2665' right-of-way
containing 3.67 acres at $44,040, as recommended by
staff.
79TH AVENUE ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY AT U.S. #1
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/21/87:
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BOOK 70 P,1rE 241-;
TOTHE HONORABLE MEMBERS OF DATE: October 21, 1987 FILE:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
THROUGH:
Charles P. Balczun
County.Administrator
Ralph N. Brescia, P.E.
County Engineer
SUBJECT: 79th Avenue additional r/w at
US Highway #1, A.R.A. Palm Lane
Sebastian-Strnad property
FROM: Donald G. Finn ,4A • REFERENCES:
Right -of -Way Acquisition Agent
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
The property owners recent appraisal of the total property equates
to $3.63 per square foot for the subject r/w parcel. Subject r/w parcel
with 61.02 feet U.S. #1 frontage is 2257.93 square feet.
The property owner is willing to sell the r/w at the appraised
value of $8,196.00 and give a 10' easement the length of Palm Lane.
RECOMMENDATION & FUNDING
The purchase price appears equitable and staff requests
authorization to purchase the 2,257.93 square feet r/w at $8,196.00.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4-0)
authorized the purchase of 2,257.93 square feet
of right-of-way at $8,196, as recommended by staff.
EVALUATION OF EXISTING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SYSTEM
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/30/87:
DATE: OCTOBER 30, 1987 /
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMM SI NERS
FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO, I
DIRECTOR OF UTI I CES
SUBJECT: EVALUATION OF THE EXISTING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SYSTEM AND ASSISTANCE IN IMPLEMENTING CHANGES TO THE
SYSTEM
BACKGROUND
Through the public hearing of October 13j 1987, the Board directed
staff to enlist our consulting engineers, Camp, Dresser and McKee,
Inc., to'perform an evaluation of the County's Solid Waste Collection
System, including franchises. This evaluation will help in
determining whether or not additional franchise haulers are needed in
the County.
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RECOMMENDATION
Attached hereto is the Scope of Work and the Project Budget for this
evaluation. Staff requests the Board to authorize the Consulting
Engineers to proceed with the evaluation with an upper limit budget
amount not to exceed $6,065.00, which will underwrite costs
incidental to Task Group 500 (Tasks 501-506) only on pages A-1 and
A-2, attached.
Commissioner Eggert recalled that this item was tabled once
before, and Chairman Scurlock pointed out that Page 1 of the
letter from CDM dated 10/22/87 states that the amount is not to
exceed $6,065 and Page 2 makes mention of a limit amount of
$13,000. He asked if this difference is due to the reduction in
the scope of work.
Administrator Balczun explained that the $13,000 is for both
task series 500 and 510, but we are currently restricting it to
task series 500. It is the Board's option to go with task series
510 at some future point.
Utilities Director.Terry Pinto did not feel that we would
ever need to do the other series.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously (4 -0) -
authorized Camp, Dresser S McKee to proceed
with the evaluation, with an upper limit budget amount
not to exceed $6,065, as recommended by staff.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/29/87:
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TO: Members of the
Board of County Commissioners
DATE: October 29, 1987
SUBJECT: HEALTH INSURANCE
FROM: Joseph A. Bair
OMB Director
Description and Conditions
The American General Group Insurance Company contract for
administrating the Indian River County group health plan was due for
renewal October 1, 1987. American General Group Insurance Company is
requesting the administrative fee per employee/per month be increased.
to $10.76 from $9.75. The cost of stop loss insurance (individual
pooling) has also increased to $8.73 per month per employee from $7.65.
Indian River County has not increased the monthly premium for
over two (2) years even with increasing the medical cost. National
statistics show that medical costs rose 15% in 1987 and are projected
to increase 12% in 1988. American General Insurance Company is
recommending we increase the amount set aside in the trust account to
cover claims. The trust account had a balance in October 1986 of
.approximately $275,000 which diminished to less than $120,000 in
September 1987. An actuarial analysis has found that we need a
minimum of $375,000 in the account.
The County plans to absorb the increase in health insurance
costs for 1987/88. None of the increase will be borne by the
employees. The increase in the insurance benefits is up and above the
5% pay increase.
We are anticipating that 790 employees will be covered under the
health insurance of which 550 will have a family coverage and 240 will
be covered under the single plan.
Additional Information
COMPARISION
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INSURANCE PLAN
1985/1986 1986/1987 1987/1988
Approved Approved Proposed
Insurance Premium;
Single 70.00 70.00 85.45
Family 167.50 167.50 221.22
Expected Claim Liability:
Employee
737.87
737.87
892.82
Dependent
1,249.36
1,249.36
1,511.72
Maximum Claim Liability:
Employee
922.34
922.34
1,116.03
Dependent
1,561.70
1,561.70
1,889.66
Aggregate Annual Premium
9,000.00
9,270.00
11,885.00
Administrative Premium/
per month
10.99
9.75
10.76
Specific Pooling
At $50,000 Per krployee/Month
6.60
7.65
8.73
At $60,000 Per Employee/Month
0
6.60
7.65
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COMPARISON OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS
City of Vero Beach
IRC School Board
Indian River Memorial Hospital
State of Florida
St. Lucie County
Martin County
City of Melbourne
Indian River County
Funding
17 ---
Premium
_ J
Premium for
Premium for
Amount
Single
Married
$160,000
Employee
Employee
Deductible
72.63
205.00
200/400
110.00
240.00
200/400
94.00
94.00
56,000
114
+ 83.00 per dependent
90.00
205.00
100/200
80.69
0
100 per person
90.00
238.09
100/200
92.75
258.95
150/300
85.45
221,22
200/400
This will require insurance cost to be increased in the amount of:
Money will need to be transferred from contingencies in each
f and.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the
contract with American General and authorize the increase in health
insurance premiums on an interim basis until such time as the
insurance consultant can review them.
Administrator Balczun advised that this item would authorize
the Chairman to enter into an agreement to extend our annual
contract with our third -party administrator for the current
fiscal year. Gulf Life administers our self-insured trust fund
with respect to medical, surgical, and major medical costs. He
explained that there are 3 items we look at when we deal with a
self-insured trust:
1. Third -party administration costs
2. Cost of stop loss insurance.
3. Prem i«ms
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Fund
Amount
001
General Fund
$160,000
004
M.S.T.U.
60,000
107
Housing Authority
800
108
Rental Assistance
2,000
111
Road and Bridge
56,000
114
South County Fire
30,000
.411
Landfill
12,000
418
Golf Course
9,000
441
Building Department
10,000
471
Utilities
20,000
501
Fleet Management
8,000
173
Petition Paving
8,000
Money will need to be transferred from contingencies in each
f and.
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the
contract with American General and authorize the increase in health
insurance premiums on an interim basis until such time as the
insurance consultant can review them.
Administrator Balczun advised that this item would authorize
the Chairman to enter into an agreement to extend our annual
contract with our third -party administrator for the current
fiscal year. Gulf Life administers our self-insured trust fund
with respect to medical, surgical, and major medical costs. He
explained that there are 3 items we look at when we deal with a
self-insured trust:
1. Third -party administration costs
2. Cost of stop loss insurance.
3. Prem i«ms
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Chairman Scurlock felt then that the bottom line is that by
taking this action the County is providing an additional benefit
to the 5% wage increase for this fiscal year.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
approved the employee health insurance contract and
authorized the increase in premiums on an interim basis
until such time as the insurance consultant can review
them.
(CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 5, FOR GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE IS ON
FILE IN OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD)
PROPOSED PRISONER HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
The Board reviewed the following memos dated 10/27/87 and
10/28187:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
s4aa)T ��
FROM: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney
DATE: October 28, 1987
RE: PROPOSED PRISONER HOUSING AGREEMENT
WITH OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
B.C.C. MEETING/NOVEMBER 3, 1987
Attached is the revised version of the proposed prisoner
housing agreement between Indian River County and Okeechobee
County.
We request the Board review the revised agreement and then
authorize the Chairman to execute this agreement on behalf
of Indian River County.
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P O. BOX 608
PHONE 569-6700
October 27, 1987
R.T. TI NI DOBECK • INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
MEMBER FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
MEMBER OF NATIONAL SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION
1'1;KO Iil ACII. 1'1!/ltll>:\ :1.{SNiI-(Ni(1!i
Charles Vitunac, County Attorney
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
RE: Okeechobee prisoner agreement
Attorney Vitunac:
As of this date, October 27, 1987, the Indian River
County Jail can only come up with five (5) or six (6)
inmates that meet Okeechobee County's criteria in regards
to classification.
Sincerely,
Az�
Captain M.L. 'Bob" Reese,
Administrator
Indian River County Jail
Attorney Vitunac advised that Okeechobee County would not
sign the first agreement and have sent back a revised agreement
which they will sign that contains certain requirements.
However, the Sheriff has advised that Indian River County has
only 5 or 6 prisoners that would meet the criteria set by
Okeechobee County.
Chairman Scurlock reported that he is finding that our
community is absolutely outraged on this particular issue,
especially with the DOC mandating a level and condition of living
for county prisoners that in some cases exceed that of our
elderly. He wanted to see the Board authorize the County
Attorney to register a complaint with the DOC stating that this
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county feels that their rule making has gone overboard because
the conditions they are mandating for our prisoners far exceed
what is acceptable, and that we be allowed the flexibility in
certain requirements such as square footage and certified vs.
non -certified supervision of prisoners. From the response he
has received from the community, Chairman Scurlock believed we
really need to take the position that enough is enough, and that
it would be nice to go on record that we disagree with their
rules on noise levels, staffing, and all the other stuff that
they have mandated. He pointed out that these mandates have
resulted in this county spending almost 420 of its general fund
on law enforcement related activities. Chairman Scurlock felt it
was ridiculous for the State to tell us that prisoners cannot
be housed in our brand new facility under similar situations to
those experienced by American fighting men who have had to live
in tents and eat K -rations.
Commissioner Wheeler felt that to follow through with these
mandates is the most frustrating part of being a county
Commissioner, and he believed the problem goes back to the
sentencing guidelines which dumps more and more state prisoners
into the county system; the state sues the county systems when
they cannot meet the demand; and the judges, under court orders
form fast track committees to release and parole prisoners early.
At that point the system not only starts to break down, but it
costs more money to put them through the system again and again.
Commissioner Bird wondered whether we were going high enough
by sending our objections to the State; perhaps we should send
them to the federal government.
Attorney Vitunac explained that when the federal government
took action against the State, the State promised to adopt these
rules in order to get out of the suit. Part of that settlement
is that the State would enforce these rules against the local
jurisdictions, which is us. The State is doing that as nicely as
they can in order to give us time. This county has been under
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suit now for 2 years and if Phase II of the Jail had opened on
time, it might have solved part of this problem. The County
Attorney reported that he and Commissioner Wheeler are inviting
the man who wrote the State rules to come here within the next
few weeks at our expense, and they plan to take him through Phase
I and Phase 11, show him the plans for Phase III and ask him to
accept the reclassification plan to allow a lot more felons to be
put into Phase It so that we don't have to send anyone to
Okeechobee.
Chairman Scurlock brought up the difficulty we are having in
getting certified correction officers to staff the Jail, and
emphasized that even if we could build 1000 additional beds by
tomorrow, we still would not meet an acceptable level simply
because we cannot get enough certified staff.
Chairman Scurlock wanted to go ahead and send a letter to
the State Association of County Commissioners and encourage them
to dig their heels in and write the DOC in a positive way to say
that we feel that the State has adopted rules far beyond what is
necessary for humane, safe conditions for prisoners. He felt
that if 67 counties in Florida go on record with that, and if 50
states follow, then maybe somebody will finally perk their ears
up and say we need to take another look at these mandates.
Commissioner Eggert felt we also should take this matter to
our Legislative Delegation in January.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
authorized the County Attorney to draft a letter as
discussed for the Chairman's signature to the State
Association of County Commissioners, and authorized the
County Attorney to take this issue to the Legislative
Delegation in January.
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Bill Koolage, 815 26th Street felt that the Commission is
concentrating on an end point when we should be starting at the
beginning with the judges and the attorneys, the leniency of
parole, the plea bargaining, and the delay in bringing trials to
court. He even understood that we are getting prisoners that
have been paroled by the State. He urged the Commissioners to
address the beginning of the problem by getting the prisoners out
of the county system and into State facilities.
Commissioner Wheeler agreed that it is cheaper to continue
to house the prisoners than it is to continue to parole them and
then have to put them through the system time after time.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
approved the proposed prisoner housing agreement with
Okeechobee County, and authorized the Chairman's
signature.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
authorized, if necessary, the payment of expenses for
the visit of the state prison inspector.
(CONTRACT BETWEEN OKEECHOBEE COUNTY AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY IS ON
FILE IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD)
IRC HOUSING AUTHORITY AGREEMENTS
The Board reviewed the following memo dated 10/23/87:
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TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney
DATE: October 23, 1987
RE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY AGREEMENTS
B.C.C. MEETING November3, 1987
Pursuant to earlier directive of the Board of County
Commissioners attached are two agreements relating to the
Indian River County Housing Authority. The first agreement
is between the Housing Authority and the County and requires
the Authority to convey the land covered by Phase If of the
Victory- Park Project if and when the County is required by
the State of Florida to pay off the loan, which is secured
by the Phase II land.
The second agreement is the guaranty agreement between the
State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, and the
County which would require the County to make good on the
Phase If loan if the Housing Authority has not paid the loan
off by April 18, 1988. This agreement was discussed by
Commissioner Eggert and me in Tallahassee with Gordon
Johnston, attorney for the D.C.A., and it was his official
position that if the county did not execute this agreement
soon, the state would take immediate action against the
Housing Authority's delinquent loan.
Both agreements are recommended for approval.
Commissioner Eggert expected that Margaret Rocke, who will
be replacing Daphne Strickland, will be available to attend the
next meeting.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously (4-0)
approved an agreement between the Housing Authority and
the County, requiring the Authority to convey the land
covered by Phase 11 of the Victory Park Project if and
when the County is required by the State of Florida to
pay off the loan, which is secured by the Phase 11
land; and approved the guaranty agreement between the
State of Florida, Dept. of Community Affairs, and the
County which would require the County to make good on
the Phase 11 loan if the Housing Authority has not paid
the loan off by April 18, 1988; as recommended by the
County Attorney.
AGREEMENTS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
BEACH PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION COMMITTEE
Commissioner Wheeler reported that the Beach Committee met
yesterday and recommended that the City of Vero Beach be allowed
to accept the sponsorship of the beach restoration project, the
reasons being that 930 of the project falls within the City
limits, and it is felt that the City would have more of an
interest to see its completion.
Commissioner Wheeler reported that we are still working with
Cubit Engineering on the coastal study.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously (4-0)
adopted Resolution 87-133, transferring local
sponsorship of the Vero Beach Restoration Project
to the City of Vero Beach.
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RESOLUTION NO. 87- 133
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA TO TRANSFER LOCAL_
SPONSORSHIP OF THE VERO BEACH
RESTORATION PROJECT TO THE C I TY OF
VERO BEACH.
WHEREAS, Indian River County is the sponsor of the
Beach Restoration Project proposed for the northern portion
of the City of Vero Beach and abutting unincorporated lands
in Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, said Vero Beach Nourishment Project has
received congressional authorization and is proposed for -
appropriation in the fiscal year 1988 federal budget; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County has submitted a funding
application to _the Florida Department of Natural Resources
for matching state funds for the project; and
WHEREAS, the Vero Beach Nourishment Project is
approaching the implementation stage; and
WHEREAS, approximately ninety-three percent (93%) of
the project limits fall entirely within the corporate limits
of the City of Vero Beach; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County has been in contact with
the various federal and state officials involved to
determine that transfer of local sponsorship for the Vero
Beach Nourishment Project would not hinder the approaching
implementation stage of the project; and
WHEREAS, if the City of Vero Beach assumed
responsibility as the local sponsor of the Vero Beach
Nourishment Project, the County staff could direct its
resources to implementation of other aspects of the Beach
Preservation Plan for Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing it would be beneficial
to Indian River County and to the City of Vero Beach to
transfer sponsorship of the project to the City of Vero
Beach;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that upon
adoption of a resolution by the City of Vero Beach accepting
local sponsorship of the Vero Beach Nourishment Project, the
Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County hereby
relinquishes local sponsorship of said project, and pledges
its support and continued participation to implement said
project to the extent desirable and necessary to see the
project through to completion.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner'
Wheeler _ who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Eggert and, upon being put to a vote,
the vote was as -follows:
Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye
Vice Chairman Margaret C. Bowman Absent
Commissioner Richard.N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye
The Chairman thereupon, declared the resolution duly
passed and adopted this 3rd day of _ November
1987.
BY .. F6e5_a_W_r. _g &t, r
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Bruce ar of
Assistant County Attorney
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY ITS BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
By c
Don C. Scu lock, Jr., hairman
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APPROVED AS TO
A INISTRATIVE MATTERS:
1
ChhFles P. balczun
County Administrator
APPROVAL OF VIADUNE STUDY - WABASSO BEACH
Commissioner Wheeler introduced Dr. Michael Auerbach and Mr.
Sheldon Randis of Pfizer Chemical'Research, who are here today to
ask the Board to approve a controlled study on Wabasso Beach to
see what effect a viadune system might have on sea turtle
nesting. He reported that the Committee was enthusiastic in
recommending them to be allowed to do this project on Wabasso
Beach.
Dr. Auerbach explained that what they need now is permission
of the County to file the appropriate applications with the DNR,
DER, and the Corps of Engineers and approval of the -project.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously (4-0)
authorized Central Research to apply for the
appropriate permits from the DNR, DER and Corps of
Engineers to conduct a testing of a viadune system at
the Wabasso Beach Park.
There being no further business, on Motion duly made,
seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 9:40 o'clock A.M.
ATTEST:
JAS- _ _ _ _ �07.t-���
Clerk Chairman
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