HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-036RESOLUTION NO. 82-36
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AN
AD HOC "SCENIC ROADS AND TRAILS COMMITTEE" FOR THE
PURPOSE OF MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JUNGLE TRAIL.
WHEREAS, the scenic river roadway known as JUNGLE TRAIL
is an historic and natural phenomenon, increasingly rare in
Florida; and
WHEREAS, to better preserve the natural setting in which
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JUNGLE TRAIL exists, while securing the recreational and scenic
utility of this public right of way, Indian River County desires to
establish a committee of interested persons to examine alternatives
and make recommendations concerning the use, maintenance, and
improvement of the trail area; and
WHEREAS, the following interested individuals have been
recommended for appointment by the Board of County Commissioners to
fulfill this important civic undertaking, within the parameters
designated hereafter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, that the foregoing recitals
are hereby ratified and adopted, and further that:
1. DESIGNATION OF TITLE: There is hereby established
the "Ad Hoc Scenic Roads and Trails Committee for Recommendations
Concerning Jungle Trail," referred to hereafter as the "Scenic
Roads and Trails Committee," or simply "The Committee."
2. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP: The following individuals are
hereby appointed to serve at the pleasure of the Board of County
Commissioners or until such time as the Board determines that the
work of the Committee has been accomplished:
1. Mr. Harry Hauth
2. Mrs. Jeannette Lier
3. Mrs. Anne Michael
4. Mr. John Morrison
5. Mrs. Ruth Stanbridge, Chairperson
6. County Planning Department Representative, ex officio
member only (to be designated by the Director of the
Planning Department)
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3. SECRETARY, SUBCOMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: The
® Chairperson is hereby authorized to appoint from the membership of
the Committee a secretary for the keeping of minutes. The
® Chairperson is further authorized to establish necessary sub-
committees and designate the membership thereof. At least one
"Committee" member shall be appointed to any such subcommittee
established.
e . 4. INTENDED PURPOSES AND GOALS: The Committee shall
proceed with all reasonable diligence and speed to conduct an
examination of the status quo and prepare documented recommen-
dations for consideration and possible adoption by the Board of
County Commissioners, with respect to the following areas of con-
cern:
(a) The optimal physical limits of the trail, balancing
the various competing interests involved.
(b) Determination of areas to be subject to road main-
tenance, if any.
(c) Determination of areas to be subject to road
improvements, if any.
(d) Plans for protecting those portions of the trail
adjacent to the river.
(e) Plans for improvements on County owned property
adjacent to the trail.
(f) Methods of financing any of the above proposed
improvements.
(g) Methods of State or Federal protection that might be
available for Jungle Trail.
(h) Determination of appropriate marking of the area.
(i) Desired rules and regulations governing use of the
trail area.
(j) Any other recommendation necessary and consistent
for implementation of the foregoing.
5. COMMITTEE MEETINGS OPENED TO THE PUBLIC; QUORUM;
REPORTS: Meetings of the full Committee shall be conducted in an
informal yet orderly manner, in open public session, at such avail-
able space as may designated by the County Administrator. A quorum
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of at least any four members shall be required to take formal
action on Committee business. The Committee shall prepare and
deliver its recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners at
the first available regular meeting after work has been completed.
Such recommendations shall be advisory in nature only.
6. REVISIONS, MODIFICATIONS, DELETIONS, DISSOLUTION:
Revisions, modifications, or deletions of any of the provisions
herein may be made only by resolution adopted by the Board of
County Commissioners, with the exception of Committee dissolution,
which may be by motion of the Board, at any regularly scheduled
Board meeting.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner
Lyons who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Fletcher, and, upon being put to a vote, the vote
was as follows:
Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye
Vice -Chairman A. Grover Fletcher Aye
Commissioner Patrick B. Lyons Aye
Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Aye
Commissioner Dick Bird Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly
passed and adopted this 3rd
Attest:
F edk-,Wright
ClerkY �/
APPROVED S TO O 9
AND LECA SU C N
By
G Y BRANDENB
ou ry Attorne
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day of March , 1982.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDLANCOUNTY, FLORIDA
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DON C. SCURLOCK, JR.
Chairman
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