HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-033On Motion of Commissioner Massey, second of Commissioner
Loy, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted:
®M RESOLUTION NO. 71-33
® WHEREAS, oyster drills and other predators are presently
threatening the shellfish industry of Indian River County and Brevard
County, and
WHEREAS, regulations presently require certain culling
procedures, which cause oyster drills and other predators to be returned
to the water to continue their destruction, and
WHEREAS, the Indian River Shellfish Association is sponsoring
legislation to correct this problem,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
f County Commissioners of Indian River County that the Board supports
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{� the efforts of the Indian River Shellfish Association and requests that
f our legislative delegation support its efforts by passing corrective
legislation.
The Attorney reported that Florida Statutes required
Motion of the Board to dispose of an unclaimed body. Motion was
made by Commissioner Massey, second by Commissioner McCullers and
the Board unanimously voted to dispose of the unclaimed body of
Robert Johnson in accordance with Florida Law.
A petition to set aside taxes on the property purchased
for Sebastian Inlet State Park was referred to the Attorney.
Commissioner McCullers left the meeting.
Frederick B. Speigel, Attorney representing Utility
Capital Corporation appeared regarding a tax matter in Vero Tropical
Gardens Subdivision. The Attorney stated that there were three
alternatives:
1. Order the Attorney to make a voluntary dismissal
2. Go ahead with the suit and the Board will place a
value on the property not less than 50% of the
assessed value.
3. The lands will sell for any price two years after
the final judgement.