HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/1/1991BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1991
9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
1840 25TH STREET
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Richard N. Bird, Chairman
Gary C. Wheeler, Vice Chairman
Margaret C. Bowman
Carolyn K. Eggert
Don C. Scurlock, Jr.
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James E. Chandler, County Administrator
Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney
Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board
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9:00 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION —
Rev. Richard Speck
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
of Vero Beach
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - James E. Chandler
County Administrator
4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS
a. Request by Administrator Chandler, Item 11, E,
Old West Fire District change in taxable value.
b. Request by Commissioner Eggert, Item 13,D,1,
Legislative Delegation and Item 13,D,2, Regional
Planning Council
5. PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATIONS
Adoption and Presentation of Proclamation in Support of
Red Ribbon Weeks, Oct. 1-27, 1991, to Mary Louise Scheidt
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Special Meeting of 9/5/91, Preliminary Budget
B. Special Meeting of 9/11/91, Final Budget
7. CONSENT AGENDA
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A. Received and placed on file in the Office of the Clerk
to the Board: Report of Convictions, month of August,
1991
B. Resolution: Indian River Mosquito Control District,
Adopting Budget
C. Audit of .the Office of the State Attorney
D. Release of utility Liens
(memorandum dated September 24, 1991)
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7. CONSENT AGENDA (cont'd) :
E. Annual Cooperative Forestry Report, City of Vero
Beach & Indian River County
F. Florida Contraband Forfeiture Quarterly Report
8. CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
None
9:05 a.m. 9. PUBLIC ITEMS
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A. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS
A. Environmental Learning Center - Application for
State Funding
(memorandum dated September 25, 1991)
B. CH2M Hill - Final Report
(memorandum dated September 25, 1991)
C. Barber Street Sports Complex - Request for Additional
Funds.
(memorandum dated September 25, 1991):
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11. ' DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
None
B. EMERGENCY SERVICES
None
C. GENERAL SERVICES
None
D. LEISURE SERVICES
None
E. OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET
None
F. PERSONNEL
None
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11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS (cont'd):
G. PUBLIC WORKS
None
H. UTILITIES
1. Wastewater Connection for the Sebastian Elem.
School
(memorandum dated September 18, 1991)
2.: Roseland Plaza Force Main, IRC Bid No. 91-113
(memorandum dated September 17, 1991)
3. Royal Poinciana Park Water Service Project
(memorandum dated September 20, 1991)
12. COUNTY ATTORNEY
Florida Association of Counties Finance, Tax and Admini-
stration Policy Committee Meeting
(memorandum dated September 19, 1991)
13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS
A. CHAIRMAN RICHARD N. BIRD
Resignation of Stephen L. Holmes from Treasure Coast
Health Council Board and proposed replacement of
Gerald Koziei as County representative
(letter dated September 19, 1991)
B. VICE CHAIRMAN GARY C. WHEELER
C. COMMISSIONER MARGARET C. BOWMAN
D. COMMISSIONER CAROLYN K. EGGERT
E. COMMISSIONER DON C. SCURLOCK, JR.
14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
A. NORTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
None
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14. SPECIAL DISTRICTS (cont'd):
B. SOUTH COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT
None
C. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT
1. Bid Award: IRC 91-117 / Roll -Off Truck w/Hoist
- (memorandum dated September 16, 1991)
- 2. -- Computerized Scale System
(memorandum dated September 10, 1991)
15. ADJOURNMENT
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ANYONE WHO MAY WISH TO APPEAL ANY DECISION WHICH MAY BE MADE
AT THIS MEETING WILL NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF
THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND
EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL WILL BE BASED.
Tuesday, October 1, 1991
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, October 1, 1991,
at 9:00 o'clock A. M. Present were Richard N. Bird, Chairman; Gary
C. Wheeler, Vice Chairman; Carolyn K. Eggert, Margaret C. Bowman
and Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Also present were James E. Chandler,
County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney; and
Patricia Held, Deputy Clerk.
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
Reverend Richard Speck of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of
Vero Beach gave the invocation and James Chandlerled the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS
County Administrator Chandler requested the addition of Item
11, E, regarding a rate change in Old West, Eire District tax.
Commissioner Eggert requested the addition of Item 13,D,1,
Legislative Delegation and Item 13,D,2, Regional. Planning Council.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously added the
above items to the Agenda.
PROCLAMATION
Chairman Bird read aloud the following Proclamation in Support
of Red Ribbon Weeks and presented it to Cheryl Ann Burke, Director
of the Substance Abuse Council:
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PROCLAMATION
in Support of
Red Ribbon Weeks
October 1-27, 1991
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WHEREAS, the abuse of drugs and alcohol in this country
continues to pose a serious threat to the health, safety,
welfare, and well-being of children, youth and adults; and
"WHEREAS, drug abuse among our children.and youth touches
every segment of society. Not only is it present, but it is a
major problem of such gigantic proportions that families and
individuals from all walks of life are affected; and
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WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the entire community to
become involved in the fight to combat drug and alcohol abuse;
and many groups have organized to assist in helping others to
become aware of •the extent and nature of this devastating
-problem; and _
r°'• ` WHEREAS, the "Just Say No" movement is a national campaign
'which is intended to assist in_preventing and reversing the use
:of .drugs in schools and communities. The Red Ribbon Weeks are.
' intended to be a time of awareness wherein all community members,
along with our -students, are .being asked to wear red ribbons to
;.highlight the need to prevent the abuse of drugs and alcohol:
THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Board of County
-Commissioners, Indian River County, Florida that the weeks of
October 1-27, 1991 be recognized as
RED RIBBON WEEKS
in Indian River County. The Board urges all personnel, students,
parents, citizens and residents of Indian River County to join in
this campaign to combat the substance abuse problem which is
plaguing our county, state and. nation.
Adopted this 1st day of October,.1991.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
chard .N. Bird,
Chairman
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections
to the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 5, 1991. There
were none.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board approved the Minutes
of the Special Meeting of September 5, 1991 as
written.
The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections
to the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 11, 1991. There
were none.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved
the Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 11,
. 1991 as written.
CONSENT AGENDA
A, B, C, Reports
The following were received and placed on file in the office
of Clerk to the Board:
1. Report of Convictions for the Month of August, 1991.
2. Resolution adopting FY 1991-1992 budget for the. Mosquito
Control District.
3. Audit of the Office of the State Attorney for the period
of July 1, 1989 through December 31, 1990.
D. Release of Utility Liens
The Board reviewed the following memo from Lea Keller, CLA,
dated September 24, 1991:
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TO:
Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Lea R. Keller, CLA, County Attorney's Office
September 24, 1991
_ RE: CONSENT AGENDA - B.C.C. MEETING 10/1/91
, r ' ,RELEASE OF UTILITY LIENS
I have prepared the following lien -related documents and request that
' the Board authorize the Chairman to sign them
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Satisfaction of Impact Fee Extension Lien
in the name of: •
LANG
Releases of Special Assessment Liens from
CITRUS GARDENS PROJECT in the names of:
LOCKWOOD •
' TOPLIFF
COURTEAU
. CAPPELLO •
STONARD
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3. Release of Special Assessment Lien from
G'::• ,HEDDEN PLACE PROJECT in the name of:.
▪ GULLEY
.SII •.. .!' •�' ° �1..•‘"•`••s •( �
'`:":Releases of Special ANessessment Liens from
US #1 (Main Relief Canal) in the names of:
. � • SMITH ir.,. .y {k. �14(F.i. i, +y..,•:rFL:".;a.•:•.'.5;
MacMTLLAN ••
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•5 , Release . of Special Assessment Lien from
'r• 12th STREET PROJECT in the name of;,•;
GARRISON ••
6. Release of Special Assessment Lien from
SUMMERPLACE PROJECT in the name of:
TANGORA
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7. Release of Special Assessment Lien for
ANGLERS COVE PROJECT' in the name of:
BURMAN
8. Releases of Special Assessment Liens from
US #1 (North of 12th Street) in the names of:
VINEYARD
VELDE
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously approved
and authorized the Chairman to execute the above -
listed Satisfaction and Releases of Liens, as
recommended by staff.
COPIES OF SAID DOCUMENTS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF
CLERK TO THE BOARD
E. Annual Cooperative Forestry Report, City of Vero Beach and
Indian River County
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously accepted
the following annual report:
Florida Department of
Agriculture & Consumer Services
The Capitol
Tallahassee
32399-0810
BOB CRAWFORD
COMMISSIONER .
Annual Cooperative Forestry Report
City of Vero Beach & Indian River County
.September 18, 1991
PLEASE RESPOND?* •
As required under the provision of the county contract,
sections 589.28 - 589.34 Florida Statutes, an annual report
is*submitted each fall to cover the work undertaken during
the ,past fiscal year. ,
As the Vero Beach/Indian River County Forester I submit
this report of my activities during the period July 1, 1990
'to June 30, 1991.
'The 90/91 reporting year marks the 18th full year in
which Vero Beach/Indian River County residents have received
the assistance of a forester from the Division of Forestry.
The 90/91 year is my third year as forester for this county.
the past year has been an active one for this project, several
projects have been completed and many new ones have been
started. The following is a listing of some of the projects
and programs I became involved with this past year:
Tree City U.S.A.
Urban Forester feature articles, Press -Journal
Oslo landfill reclamation
Seedling sales for. non-profit groups
Forest Stewardship program
Youth Volunteer Program, YMCA
Christmas tree recycling program
City of Vero Beach hazard tree removal
Dupuis Reserve State Forest, prescribe burn plans
Over the last year I have made 1,155 assists to City and
County residents, civic groups, schools, etc. Total hours
devoted to these assist were 2,141. Compared to the previous
year there was a 4% increase in the number of assist, and
a 24% increase in hours.
Activities were as follows:
A. Incidentals.- 436 hours - 20%
1. Incidental assists (telephone calls, correspondence,
visitors to my office or assistance not requiring
a field visit): 508 assists, 131 hours
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2. Forest Ranger assistance to forester: .61 assists
305 hours
B. Division of Forestry assists - 46 hours - 2%
1.. Assists to Division personnel: 15 assists
2. Seed collection: 1 assist
C. Personnel training and development - 290 hours - 13%
1. Fire control training: 8 assists
2. Training contracts: 1 assist
3. Training received: 282 hours
D. Meetings - 231 hours - 11%.
1. General: 34 meetings
'2. State and federal: 7 meetings
3. Professional and social: '4 meetings
4. District staff: 11 meetings
E. Fire Control - 160 hours - 7%
1. District officer -in -charge, incident
q. acting area supervisor: 26 assists
F. Urban - 472 hours - 222%
1. Arbor Day and -school planting: 2 assists
2. Tree seedling sales: 11 assists, 1566 trees
3. Nurseries assisted: 2 assists
4. Tree City U.S.A.: 2 assists, 1 recertification,
1 new
5. Beautification plans: 1 assist
6. Beautification projects: 11 assists, 1932 trees
and shrubs
7. Shade and ornamental tree advice: 182 assists
8. Tree removal assists: 44 assists
9. Comprehensive planning: 10 assists
10. Environmental impact studies: 12 assists
11. Parks and recreation: 6 assists
12. Natural resource development projects: 6 assists
13. Establishment of natural buffers: 1 assist
14. Developer assistance: 2 assists
15. Street tree survey: 7 assists, 2 surveys
commander,
G. Information and education - 222 hours - 10%
1. Newspaper, magazine interviews: 8
2. News articles written: 23
.3. Speeches ,given: 8
4. Environmental education classes: 7, 119 students'
5. Exhibits: 5
6. Smokey Bear programs: 12
7. Radio, TV programs: 4
H. Rural - 256 hours - 12%
1. Referrals to consultants: 2
2. Multiple use management plans: 1 plan, 3000 acres
3. Diagnosis or reconnaisance: 4 assists, 22,702 acres
4. PNIF landowner contacts: 5 contacts
5. Telephone contacts (PRIP): 11 contacts
6. Seedling survival checks: 1 check, 20 acres
7. Surface mine tree planting: 6 assists, 20 acres
8. Surface mine reclamation: 4 assists
9. Christmas tree nursery: 1 assist
10. Prescribe burning plans: 8 assists, 22,002 acres
11. Fire hazard reduction: 2 assists, 575 acres
12.. Forest range improvement: 4 assists, 750 acres
13. FPU contacts: 7 assists .
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Also included in this report are my goals for fiscal
year.1991/92 and some long term goals for the coming years.
.:Should you have any programs or projects that I might
assist:you on please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
. BOB CRAWFORD
..COMMISIONER OF AGRICULTURE
...Tim Elder
'Vero Beach/Indian River County Forester'l
. Goals for Fiscal Year 1991/92 •
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1. Rewrite and update urban forestry plan for the City of
Vero Beach.
2. Increase rural forestry assistance in county through
Forest Stewardship and the Florida Reforestation Incentive
Program.
3. Increase seedling sales.
4. ,Encourage neighborhood, and civic organization tree planting
•'-projects. •
5. Identify, map, and target for reforestation blighted
urban areas within the City of Vero Beach and Indian
River County.
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Long Range Goals
1. Increase canopy along U.S. 1 corridor through County.
2. Increase awareness of tree protection methods to builders
and developers.
3. Exploit potential for rural forestry activities in western
Indian River County.
On -Going Activities
1. Bi -Weekly newspaper articles.
2. Technical assistance to any and all cooperators and residents
of the area.
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F. Florida Contraband Forfeiture Quarterly Report
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Wheeler, the Board unanimously accepted
the following report for quarter ending 6/30/91:
FLORIDA CONTRABAND FORFEITURE QUARTERLY REPORT
(as required by Section 932.704(5), Florida Statutes; as amended 1985)
AGENCY TnAiRrf Rive-'rnnnty Shpriff'A Affir•e
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Ouaner Beginning 4/1/91 •- . Quarter Ending 6/30/91
FAGE
Beginning Balance Available for
Law Enforcement Trust Fund
Collections:
Sale Proceeds
Forfeited Cash
Interest Earned
Total Collections
Disbursements:
Lien Satisfactions
Storage. Maintenance
and Security
Agency Forfeiture
Costs
Court Costs
Remittance to Law
Enforcement Trust
Fund
Total Disbursements
Ending Balance Available for
Law Enforcement Trust Fund
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+%Appropriations Received from
250.942.56
$ Governing Body (fiscal year-to-date)
q 987.67
4.501.93
Expenditures: (fiscal year -to -dater
14,094.60'•;
Protracted/Complex-
Investigations
..Technical Equipment
Technical Expertise
Matching Funds for
' Federal Grants
Automated Fingerprint
Identification
Equipment
Automated Uniform
Offense and Arrest
Report System
Other Law
Enforcement
Purposes
Total Expenditures
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265,037.16' 037.16 ' Appropriation Balance --
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$ (fiscal year-to-date)
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Section 932.704(5), Florida Statutes: as amended 1985, requires that "...any law enforcement agency receiving or
expending forfeited property or proceeds from the sale of forfeited property shall submit a quarterly report
documenting the receipts and expenditures. on forms promulgated by the Department of Law Enforcement, to the
entity which has budgeting authority over such agency...". - :....•: •
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Cash
Cash
FORFEITED PROPERTY
ESTIMATED VALUE
8,894.67
290.00
• ' COURT CASE NUMBER
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;90-00729—CA-17
:89-727—A—CF
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• DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY'
Awarded to Department
- ':.Awarded to Department
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER - APPLICATION FOR STATE FUNDING
The Board reviewed memo from County Administrator James
Chandler dated September 25, 1991:
TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: September 25, 1991 FILE: •
fames E. Chandler-- •
FROM. County Administrator
Environmental Learning
SUBJECT: Center - Application for
State Funding • •
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REFERENCES:
As indicated in the attached, the Environmental Learning Center (ELS) is
exploring the feasibility of submitting an application for state funding.
At this point, they are in the very preliminary exploratory stages. A great
. deal of information is still needed concerning the specific requirements of all
parties involved. , : •
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It appears the County would be involved from the standpoint of lessor of the ...i
property. As such, there may be certain commitments required by the
County. However, there would be no expenditure or match of County .
funds.
To initiate the process, conceptual approval of the Commission is requested.
A formal commitment would only be considered at a later date, once all the
details and specific requirements are developed.
It is my recommendation that the Commission authorize staff to work with the
ELC and School Board in continuing to explore the feasibility of an
application.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously directed
staff to begin exploring an approach to the State of
Florida, in conjunction with the Indian River County
School Board, for funding of the Environmental
Learning Center under the PECO. program as a
community educational facility.
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CH2M HILL - FINAL REPORT
The Board reviewed memo from County Administrator James
Chandler dated September 25, 1991:
TO:. Board of County Commissioners DATE: September 25, 1991 FILE:
CH2M HILL - FINAL
SUBJECT: REPORT
James E. Chandler
• County Administrator
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CH2M Hill has completed the independent evaluation of the original Water and
Wastewater Fee and Rate Study adopted by the Commission on March 12, 1991.
In the process staff " has "met with ' CH2M Hill and has reviewed the draft
report. The draft report concludes that no adjustment of rates is warranted.
Staff is satisfied with the independent evaluation performed and concurs with
the findings in the draft report.
The final report is to be received by Friday for distribution with the agenda
packets.
Representatives of CH2M Hill will be present at Tuesday's Commission meeting
to respond to any questions concerning the report.
Commissioner Scurlock complimented CH2M Hill on the excellent
job on the rewrite of the report. He felt it was important for the
Commission to be aware that the construction fund was restructured
and that was how the figures were balanced.
Commissioner Eggert asked what the impact will be in fiscal
year 1994.
Administrator Chandler explained the original recommendation
was to try over the years to accrue funds within the construction
fund so we could do some of these projects without necessarily
resorting to bond funding. Our projections for FY '92 and FY '93
funding levels are less than what we had hoped to build up but we
hope in FY '94 to get up to the projected level.
Commissioner Scurlock stated the Cash Carry Forward and the
Construction Reserve have been adjusted significantly and will have
to be built up over the next two-year period. He stressed the
seriousness of the problem and the excellent job CH2M Hill has done
in the modification of the formula and the resulting unchanged
rates.
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Administrator Chandler echoed Mr. Scurlock's comments that
CH2M Hill have been very cooperative and staff was pleased with the
response we received on this project.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously accepted
the Independent Evaluation and Update of the Water
and Wastewater Fee and Rate Study by CH2M Hill, as
recommended by staff.
SAID REPORT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF
CLERK TO THE BOARD (45442/117
BARBER STREET SPORTS COMPLEX - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS
The Board reviewed memo from County Administrator James
Chandler dated September 25, 1991:
TO: : Board of County Commissioners DATE: September 25, 1991
FILE:
Barber Street Sports
SUBJECT: Complex - Request
aures E. Chandler-
FROI1/l. County Administrator REFERENCES:
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for Additional Funds
Attached is a request from the City of Sebastian for an additional $24,863.50
for the Barber Street Sports Complex.
A total of $75,436.99 had been expended by the County in prior years for the
project. In FY 90-91, $35,000 was budgeted by the County. For the reasons
outlined in the City Manager's letter, the City exceeded the project budget.
I had previously advised the City Manager, that due to our budget
constraints I could not recommend a payment above the amount budgeted. - If
the additional funding is considered, an allocation from the MSTU contingency
would be required.
For FY 91-92, $25,000 has been budgeted for the project.
County Administrator Chandler recommended against the
additional funds because of tight budgets in the coming fiscal year
and the fact the funding for this project is entirely consistent
with funding levels proposed county -wide. He also mentioned that
at the budget workshop he had asked for information regarding this
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particular request and Sebastian City Manager Rob McClary was
unable to provide it.
Commissioner Scurlock was hesitant about amending the budget
just 19 minutes into the new budget year.
Chairman Bird agreed it would have been better to know about
the need for these funds ahead of time; however, the additional
work was done because of the good prices and the people in the
North County are very proud of the Barber Street Sports Complex,
and he would support the additional funding at this time.
Discussion ensued regarding the Barber Street Sports Complex
and other recreational opportunities - in the North County area which
have been funded by the County.
Commissioner Eggert was opposed to special consideration for
one group and not another group. She also mentioned the fact that
this information was asked for in the budget workshop.
Commissioner Bowman questioned the wisdom of overspending to
save money, and Chairman Bird responded it had been a judgement
call. He also mentioned that he realized Sebastian City Manager
Rob McClary was embarrassed that he did not get the information to
Mr. Chandler on time, and he has apologized.
Administrator Chandler admitted it was a difficult decision to
advise against this additional funding and said they had done a
fine job on this project and we are all proud of our contributions.
Commissioner Scurlock asked OMB Director Baird to comment on
estimated revenues from the half cent sales tax and the state
revenue sharing.
Mr. Baird stated he had received information about four days
prior indicating these revenues will be 1.56 percent less, right
now, and this is the first day of the new fiscal year. He agreed
with Mr. Chandler that we are going to have an extremely tight
budget situation.
Commissioner Scurlock stated there had been information of
other cuts in stated -funded items which the County will be forced
to pick up.
Chairman Bird recognized Sebastian City Manager Rob McClary.
Sebastian City Manager Rob McClary explained that the City of
Sebastian had taken a calculated risk in completing the new fifty -
thousand -dollar project without the additional funds from the
County, but the sports complex has been a good, cost-effective
value for the people of North County. He had originally intended
to request these funds from last year's budget and apologized for
not getting the information to the County Administrator on time.
He further explained that this ongoing project is a little ahead of
schedule.
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Chairman Bird asked if he meant that if the County does not
agree to the $25,000, the anticipated time table will be a little
bit short but not significantly.
Mr. McClary concurred and explained they simply would forego
the work on the sports complex that was planned for fiscal year
1991-92.
After considerable discussion relating to the fact that we are
facing a very tight budget year in which it is entirely possible
some very critical and essential unanticipated needs may arise, it
was generally felt the additional playing field could be delayed a
year.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Bowman, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously denied
City of Sebastian's request for additional funds.
WEST COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT CHANGE IN TAXABLE VALUE
The Board reviewed memo from OMB Director Joe Baird dated
October 1, 1991:
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
FROM:
Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
October 1, 1991
WEST COUNTY FIRE CHANGE
IN TAXABLE VALUE
Joseph A. Baird
OMB Director
Indian River County Property Appraiser has notified us that the
West County Fire District 1991 Gross Taxable value increased by
3.29% from $307,178,810 to $317,282,957. Pursuant to Florida State
Statutes we can increase or reduce the millage rate if the variance
of the taxable value exceeds 3%.
Staff is recommending reducing West County Fire District millage
from .7791 to .7543 and authorize the administrator -to sign the
Certification of Taxable Value.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously reduced
West County Fire District millage from .7791 to
.7543 and authorized the County Administrator to
sign the Certification of Taxable Value, as -
recommended by staff.
WASTEWATER CONNECTION FOR SEBASTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Board reviewed memo from Utility Services Director Terry
Pinto dated September 18, 1991:
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DATE: SEPTEMBER 18, 1991
TO:
FROM:
JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
TERRANCE G. PINTq�/I
DIRECTOR OF UTIL Y SERVICES
PREPARED WILLIAM F cCAIN
AND STAFFED CAPITAL ;.CTS EN
BY: DEPARTME ITY SERVICES
SUBJECT: WASTEWATER CONNECTION FOR THE
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SEBASTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. US -91 -10 -CCS
WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 1 WITH UTILITIES LABOR BID
BACKGROUND
On January 29, 1991, the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners approved the attached agreement with the Indian River
County School Board. We are now ready to begin with the connection
of the Sebastian Elementary School (see Item 3 on attached
agreement). On August '5,;1991, the Board of County Commissioners
approved the award of our Labor Bid to Driveways, Inc. (Bid No.
91-113, see attached Minutes). We will utilize this contract to
perform the above -listed- construction.
WALYSI$
We are proposing to upgrade the existing elementary school lift
station and construct a sewer force main to tie into our existing
force main on C.R. 512. Since the existing station operates using
"Flyte" pumps and controls, it is much less expensive to upgrade if
we continue to use "Flyte." Therefore, we will be sole -sourcing the
pumps and controls from our local Flyte representative, E. K. Phelps
and Company. The cost for this upgrade is $12,611.00. . (See
attached agreement.) The force main construction and ultimate
tie-in will be done under our existing Labor Bid at a total
estimated cost of $2,101.06. (See attached quote from Davis Meter
and attached construction quote; i.e., Work Authorization No. 1,
from our Labor Contract.) In-house engineering costs, with* permit
fees, total $3,200.00. The total project cost is $20,011.00, which
will be paid by the Indian River County School District per the
attached agreement.
RECOMMENDATION
The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the
Board of County Commissioners approve the attached agreement with E.
K. Phelps and Company, and authorize the execution of Work
Authorization No. 1 with Driveways, Inc., in the amount of $1,094.50
for construction of this job.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved
the agreement with E. K. Phelps and Company and
authorized the Chairman to execute Work
Authorization No. 1 with Driveways, Inc., in the
amount of $1,094.50 for Indian River County Project
No. US -91 -10 -CCS, as recommended by staff.
SAID AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF
CLERK TO BOARD
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ROSELAND PLAZA FORCE MAIN, IRC BID NO. 91-113
The Board reviewed memo from Utility Services Director Terry
Pinto dated September 17, 1991:
DATE:
TO:
SEPTEMBER 17, 1991
JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTO
DIRECTOR OF UTILI V CE
PREPARED NOEL J. McMAHON
AND STAFFED ENVIRONMENTAL S•ECIAL_ T
BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES
SUBJECT:
ROSELAND PLAZA FORCE MAIN
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. US -91 -30 -CS
IRC BID NO. 91-113
WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 2
BACKGROUND
On August 14, 1990, the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners approved the takeover of Roseland` Plaza Utilities;
i.e., water and wastewater (see attached Minutes, pages 123 through
137). The Department of Utility Services wishes to abandon the
wastewater treatment plant and connect Roseland Plaza to the North
County Sewer System. On August 6, 1991, the Board awarded IRC- Bid
No. 91-113/Labor Contract to Driveways, Inc. (see attached Minutes,
pages 16 through 19). The Department of Utility Services desires to
use the Labor Contract to do the connection.
ANALYSIS
Roseland Plaza purchased necessary capacity in the North County
Sewer System. The cost to install the 4" force main from the
existing lift station to an existing manhole in the North County
Sewer System using the Labor Contract is $3,914.90 (see attached
Work Authorization No. 2). Engineering and permitting will be
performed by Indian River County staff. Materials will be supplied
by the County at an estimated cost- of $1,308.28. This connection
eliminates another package wastewater treatment plant. The funds
for this connection will come from the impact fee fund.
RECOMMENDATION
The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the
Board of County Commissioners approve installation of the force main
and Work Authorization No. 2.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved
installation of the Roseland Plaza Force Main and
authorized the Chairman to execute the agreement, as
recommended by staff.
SAID AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF
CLERK TO THE BOARD
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ROYAL POINCIANA PARK WATER SERVICE PROJECT
The Board reviewed memo from Utility Services Director Terry
Pinto dated September 20, 1991:
DATE: SEPTEMBER.20, 1991
TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: TERRANCE G. PINTS I T�
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DIRECTOR OF UTILITY SERVICES
PREPARED JAMES D. CHASTAIN
AND STAFFED MANAGER OF ASSES '- ROJECTS
BY: DEPARTMENT OF UT Y SERVICES
SUBJECT: ROYAL POINCIANA PARK WATER SERVICE PROJECT
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. UW -90 -18 -DS
BACKGROUND
On October 16, 1990, the Indian River County Board of County
Commissioners approved a petition for water service to residents ancl.
property owners of Royal Poinciana Park. (See attached Agenda Item
and minutes.) The design of the project has been done by the Indian
River County Department of Utility Services staff.
,ANALYSIS •
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Attached are Resolutions I and II for the assessment project. The
total estimated cost to be assessed is $257,428.28. The cost per
square foot is $0.12609965, and the project will serve the following
described area, as displayed on the attached map: =
This project is generally bordered by 4th and 6th Streets and
20th and 12th Avenues. There will be 316 1/2 lots to benefit from
and be assessed in this 369 -lot subdivision, due to existing water
lines on portions of 18th Court, 6th Street, 12th and 20th Avenues;
186.5, or 58.9%, of the lots benefitting have been signed for on the
petition by the owners.
All of the lots in this project are substandard or "undersized,"
according to Indian River County's Comprehensive Plan, and the
County Public Health Unit, Division of Environmental Health. All
require that new lots utilizing well and septic systems be a minimum
of 1/2 acre in size. Lots not meeting these minimum standards are
called "undersized lots."
The attached map displays the area to benefit from the assessment
project.
RECOMMENDATION
The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the
Board of County Commissioners approve the attached resolutions and
set the assessment hearing date. -
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution 91-154 providing for installation of
water service in Royal Poinciana Park
RESOLUTION NO. 91- 154
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR INSTALLATION OF
WATER SERVICE IN ROYAL POINCIANA PARK;
PROVIDING THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST,
METHOD OF PAYMENT OF ASSESSMENTS, NUMBER
OF ANNUAL INSTALLMENTS, AND LEGAL
DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA SPECIFICALLY
SERVED.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County has determined that the improvements herein described are
necessary to promote the public welfare of the county and has deter-
mined to defray the cost thereof by special assessments against certain
properties to be serviced by a waterline of the County located in Royal
Poinciana Park, hereinafter referred to as Project No. UW -90 -18 -DS;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
1. The County does hereby determine that a waterline shall be in-
stalled. in Royal Poinciana Park, and the . cost thereof shall be
specially assessed in accordance with -the provisions of Sections
11-41 through 11-47 of the Code of Laws and Ordinances of Indian
River County.
2. The total estimated cost of the above-described improvements is
shown to be $257,428.28 or $0.12609965 per square foot to be paid
by the property specially benefited as shown on the assessment
plat on file with the Department of Utility Services.
3. A special assessment in the amount of $0.12609965 per square foot
shall be assessed against each of the properties designated on the
assessment plat. This assessment may be raised or lowered by
action of the Board of County Commissioners after the public
hearing, at the same meeting, as required by the referenced
County Code.
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4. The special assessments shall be due and payable and may be paid
in full within 90 days after the date of the resolution of the Board
with respect to credits against the special assessments after
completion of the improvements (the "Credit Date") without
interest.
If not paid in full, the special assessments may be paid in ten
equal yearly installments of principal plus interest. If not paid
when due, there shall be added a penalty of 1-1/2% of the
principal not paid when due. The unpaid balance of the special
assessments shall bear interest at a rate of 9-3/4% from the Credit
Date until paid.
5. There is presently on file with the Department of Utility Services a
plat showing the. area to .be assessed, plans and specifications, and
an estimate of the cost of the proposed improvements. All of these
are open to inspection by the public at the Department of Utility
Services.
6. An assessment roll with respect to the special assessments shall
promptly be prepared in connection with the special assessments.
7. Upon the adoption of this resolution, the Indian River County
Utility , Services Department shall cause this resolution to be pub-
lished at least one time in the Vero Beach Press Journal before the
public hearing required by Section 11-46.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
Scurlock , and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Bo w m a n ,
and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye
Vice Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Ay e
Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr.' Aye
Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted this 1st day of October , 1991.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
Richard N. Bird
Chairman
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by
Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously adopted
Resolution 91-155 setting a time and place at which
the owners of property in Royal Poinciana Park may
appear and be heard
RESOLUTION NO. 91- 15 5
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SETTING A TIME AND PLACE AT WHICH
THE OWNERS OF PROPERTY IN ROYAL POINCIANA
PARK, AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS, MAY
APPEAR BEFORE THE BOARD .OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS AND BE HEARD AS TO THE
PROPRIETY AND ADVISABILITY OF CONSTRUCT-
ING A WATERLINE EXTENSION, AS TO THE COST
THEREOF, AS TO THE MANNER OF PAYMENT
THEREFOR, AND AS TO THE AMOUNT THEREOF
TO BE SPECIALLY ASSESSED AGAINST EACH
PROPERTY BENEFITED THEREBY.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County has, by Resolution No. 1 54 , determined that it is necessary
for the public welfare of the citizens of the county, and particularly as
to those living, working, and owning property within the area
described hereafter, that a waterline be installed in approximately 198
properties hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the cost to be specially
assessed with respect thereto shall be $0.12609965 per square foot; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has caused an
assessment roll to be completed and filed with the Clerk to the Board;
and
WHEREAS, Section 11-46, Indian River County Code, requires that
the Board of County Commissioners shall fix a time and place at which
the owners of the properties to be assessed or any other persons
interested therein may appear before the Board of County
Commissioners and be heard as to the propriety and advisability of
constructing such water main extension, as to the cost thereof, as to
the manner of payment therefor, and as to the amount thereof to be
assessed against each property benefited thereby,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
1. The County Commission shall meet at the County Commission
Chambers in the County Administration Building at the hour of
9:05 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 1991, at which time the owners
of the properties to be assessed and any other interested persons
may appear before said Commission and be heard in regard
thereto. The area to be improved and the properties to be
specially benefited are more particularly described upon the
assessment plat and the assessment roll with regard to the special
assessments.
2. All persons interested in the construction of said improvements and •
the special assessments against the properties to be specially
benefited may review the assessment plat showing the area to be
assessed, the assessment roll, the plans and specifications for said
improvements, and an estimate of the cost thereof at the office of
the Department of Utility Services any week day from 8:30 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m.
3. Notice of the time and place of this public hearing shall be given
by two publications in the Press Journal Newspaper one week
apart. The last publication shall be at least one week prior to the
date of the hearing. The Indian River County Department of
Utility Services shall give the owner of each property to be
specially assessed at least ten days notice in writing of such time
and place, which shall be served by mailing a copy of such notice
to each of such property owners at his last known address.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
Sc u r 1 o c k , and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Bowman
and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Richard N. Bird Aye
Vice Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Ay e
Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye
Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted this 1 S t day of October , 1991.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Richard N. Bird
Chairman
RESOLUTION 91-155, WITH PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ATTACHED, IS ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF CLERK TO THE BOARD
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FINANCE, TAX, AND ADMINISTRATION
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Board reviewed memo from County Attorney Charles Vitunac
dated September 19, 1991:
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney
DATE: September 19, 1991
RE: FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES '
FINANCE, TAX & ADMINISTRATION
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POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
Attached is an invitation from the Florida Association of Counties for
me or someone from the County to attend its focus group meeting from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Orange County Commission Chambers on
October 14, 1991. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the
legislative issues most likely to arise in 1992.
REQUESTED ACTION: Request Board direction whether the Board
desires representation at this meeting, and, if so, who should go and
what legislative positions should be proposed.
Chairman Bird asked if the Board wanted to authorize Mr.
Vitunac to attend this meeting.
Commissioner Wheeler thought Mr. Vitunac should attend, and
one of the items Mr. Wheeler would like taken up is the County's
resolution opposing the new election laws and taxing by the
governor and cabinet.
Attorney Vitunac explained this is a state-wide committee
which formulates the laws that the Florida Association of Counties
will present to the 1992 legislative session and agreed this is the
proper place to present items such as the one 'suggested by
Commissioner Wheeler.
Commissioner Scurlock reflected that attorneys draft
legislation, but the staff who work with the taxes and finance and
administration on a day-to-day basis should, if not actually attend
this committee meeting, at least consolidate their thoughts and
suggestions on the collection and conveyance and administration of
taxes.
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Attorney Vitunac stated that it is not necessary for him to be
the representative; it could be the OMB Director or the
Administrator, or one of the Board mambers.
Chairman Bird clarified that it just should be appropriate
staff.
Commissioner Eggert asked if it would be appropriate to bring
up the education and HRS budget cuts.
Attorney Vitunac responded they have other committees for
health but they will include any concerns that we have.
Commissioner Wheeler repeated he really would like the League
of Counties to take a position opposing the new election laws.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by
Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously
authorized travel for Attorney Vitunac and
appropriate staff. to the Florida Association of
Counties Meeting.
RESIGNATION OF STEPHEN L. HOLMES AND REPLACEMENT OF GERALD KOZIEL
AS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE ON TREASURE COAST HEALTH COUNCIL BOARD
ON MOTION by Commissioner Wheeler, SECONDED by
Commissioner Scurlock, the Board unanimously
accepted the resignation of Stephen L. Holmes, with
regret, and appointed Gerald Koziel to represent the
County on the Board of the Treasure Coast Health
Council.
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
Commissioner Eggert listed the items to be placed on the
agenda for the Legislative Delegation as follows:
1. We should continue to push for the state to come up with
matching funds for the new County Public Health building.
2. Our comments on the Interim Planning Group Final Report
should be brought forward.
3. On the proposed reconstruction of HRS, we should request
that the Board of County Commissioners do the appointing and that
we stress the importance of legislative controls, or set up
advisory groups.
4. We have an Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health 9B
funding priority. We have been meeting personally with legislators
on that and should come back to the whole legislative delegation.
5. Stress the importance of proceeding on the Merrill Barber
Bridge replacement as scheduled.
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6. Continue to push for four-laning of Route 60 west.
Commissioner Eggert asked if there are any other concerns we
need to bring them up to be placed on the agenda.
Commissioner Scurlock mentioned someone needs to pay attention
to the reduction of funds for existing state -mandated projects.
Commissioner Bowman asked about dechartering the Town of
Orchid and Commissioner Eggert said the Town of Orchid does not
want dechartering and she felt voters should vote for their own
outcome; that subject was not on the list.
Commissioner Eggert requested Chairman Bird or Attorney
Vitunac to represent IRC.
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL
Commissioner Eggert requested that, since she will be out of
town, her alternate, Chairman Bird, attend the Regional Planning
Council on the third Friday of the month. Chairman Bird agreed to
do so.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT
Chairman Bird announced that immediately upon adjournment the
Board would reconvene sitting as the Commissioners of the Solid
Waste Disposal District.
Those Minutes are being prepared separately.
There being no further business to come before the Board, on
motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, the
meeting adjourned at 10:00 o'clock A. M.
ATTEST:
OCT 1 1991
Clerk Chairman
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