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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-049 .............. i • Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, that the following Resolution be adopted. RESOLUTION ' • WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, . Florida, contemplates changing the bulkhead line offshore from that part of Indian River County, Florida, lying east-of the intracoastal waterway and north of Pelican Island, and, WHEREAS, the Indian River Area Preservation League has requested this Board to request the Florida State Board of Conservation and the Flo- rida Game and Fresh dater Fish Commission to make surveys of aquatic re- sources and bird life, respectively, in the area described above, and , WHEREAS, this Board is of the opinion that the preservation of aquatic resources and bird life in Indian River County, Florida is of prime importance to said County and its citizens, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, does respectfully request that the Florida State Board of Conservation undertake and make a survey of the aquatic resources and that the Florida Game and Fresh ltTater Fish Commission undertake and make a survey of bird life, both in the area of Indian River County, Florida, located east of the intracoastal waterway and north of Pelican Island; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to Florida State Board of Conservation, to Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and to Indian River Area Preservation League. The County Engineer reported that an agreement with "Kinky" Orth to put up a fence in exchange for right-of-way for 12th street has never been consummated and asked the Board's wishes on the matter. Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, that the County Engineer be requested to put up the fence. 7 ^y IAA ,L, !39 • • 7 ,710 Sam Joyce, Sheriff, reported that there was a leak in his office and that he had had someone work on it on several occasions, but without result. The County Engineer was requested to check the contract to see if there is a guarantee with the original roofing company. The County Engineer reported on survey for bulkhead lind on A-1-A and stated that the new survey placed the section line at 1250 feet instead of the 950 feet in the original description, how- ever he stated that the survey was not complete and no action was taken. The County Engineer reported that the 'all had been completed on the Russell Hurst property and 'the release to the County signed. The Attorney suggested that the release be recorded in the Official Record Books of the Clerk's office. The County Engineer, requested authorization to advertise for bids for yearly supplies of the Road and Bridge Department. Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously carried, that the call for bids be advertised to be opened at the meeting of August 7, 1962. Commissioner Macdonald requested that Attorney Fennell write letters to the property owners for Roseland road and enclose the deed to be signed and request response from these people not later than 30 days from the date of the letter and the letter to indicate, if there is no • response by the first of September, then the county purposes to in- stigate condemnation proceedings. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton and unanimously carried, that the allocation of the Commission- . ers of approximately one-tenth mill for the Indian River County Library be limited to a maximum amount of $8,000.00 in this tentative budget. Commissioner Macdonald requested the County Engineer to write to Mr. Jewett and ask him about making the appraisal for koseland road • Commissioner McCullers stated that he had been approached by Mr. Jim Style with regard to participation by the county in installing 11111 NI III street lights in Vero Shores. The Chairman stated that he did not` ' think it advisable to enter into projects of this nature. At the request of the Board, Mr. Herring, Attorney for A-1-A Road project, appeared before the Board and,gave a report on the pro- gress of the acquisition of right-of-way for A-1-A, the same being that it was moving very slowly. ' , Commissioner Waddell requested approval for two trips to Orlando to Regional Council meetings on July 20 and August 3, 1962. Motion was made by Commissioner MoCullers, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, that the request is granted. A copy of letter from the Indian River County Hospital Trustees to Indian River County Welfare Department, denying the county authori- zation to purchase medicine from the hospital for the indigent, was read to the Board and ordered filed. The several bills and accounts against the County, having been audited, were examined and found correct, were approved and warrants ' issued in settlement of same as follows: General Revenue Fund, Warrant ,,', Nos. 955 to 975, both inclusive; Roar' and Bridge Fund, Warrant Nos. 562 to 572, both inclusive; Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Warrant Nos. 76 and 77, and Capital Outlay, Warrant No, 49. Such bills and accounts being on file in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the warrants so issued from the respective funds being listed in the Supple- mental Minute Book as provided by the rules of the State Auditor, re- ference to such record and the list so recorded being made a part of these minutes. • There being no further business, on motion made, seconded and carried the Board then adjourned. Chairman Attest: t1 Clerk. ' 7 : 1