HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-021TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 1962
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, met
at the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida, in a regular meeting held at 8:00
o'clock, A. M., Tuesday, March 27, 1962. All members were present. Also
present were Ed Schmucker, County Engineer, John Gould, Attorney, Al
Webber and Freda Wright, Deputy Clerks.
Upon Motion made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commis-
sioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, a copy of Report No. 5+23, made
on the audit of the accounts and records of the Clerk, Sheriff and County
Judge of Indian River County is ordered filed as a part of the public
records of the Board, pursuant to Section 21.121 (3), Florida Statutes.
Mr. James T. Vocelle, Attorney, appeared before the Board with
an application by Ruth M. Johnson for a permit to practice palmistry.
After some discussion and upon Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, se-
conded by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously carried, the application
was denied and the following Resolution adopted.
R E S 0 L U T I 0 N
WHEVAS, Ruth M. Johnson has presented to the Clerk of the Board
of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, an application for
a permit for a license to engage in the occupation of palmistry in Indian
River County, Florida; and,
WHEREAS, Douglas Baker, the Clerk of the Board of County Commis-
sioners of Indian River County, Florida, has made an investigation and
examination of Ruth M. Johnson and has reported the results thereof to the
Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, at its next
regular meeting after the presentation of said application; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida has considered the application and the report of the Clerk of the
Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, and is duly
advised; and,
WHEREAS, many organizations and individuals have objected to and
opposed the issuance of the said permit; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida, finds and is of the opiafas tbat.tke iasssuwa.to asV aereem of a,
permit to engage in the occupation of paLittry In-bu " River somaty,
Florida, would not be to the bsst`intereita rf'f1 ,resid"to of I04481 .
River County, Florida, but, to the century,. d` be.detrimsa"L to their
interest; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Comaty ConnieaLsoors of Indian
River County, Florida, that Ruth M. Johason has not complied with mad fulr
filled the requirements of Chapter 205.411, Florida Statutes of 1961, so as
to entitle her to a permit for a license to engage in the occupation of
palmistry in Indian River County, Florida; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board orders the above mentioned
permit denied.
Mr. W. H. Dacamara and Mr. Joe E. Rose from Delray Beach appeared
before the Board and stated that the sewer plant in pine View park was about
250 feet from their property'line and that 450 feet is required by FHA.
They are planning to build FHA homes and the sewer plant where it is now
located would make several lots unavailable for FHA Financing. The Chairman
announced that this was a legal matter and completely out of the jurisdiction
of the Board.
Al Webber, Deputy Clerk, presented for the Clerk, a cost estimate
for tiling the ladies' and men's rooms in the Courthouse. The tiling was
ordered tabled until near the end of the fiscal year to determine if there
would be enough money available.
Al Webber, reported for Mrs. Christensen that Mrs. Scott is no
longer under the county welfare care and that Mrs. Scott has a balance of
$63.11 due her. Upon Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by
Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, Mr. Webber was authorized
to refund the balance to her.
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