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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/3/1996� MINUTE.�TTACHED � BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA A G E N D A TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3,1996 T 9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER County Administration Building 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Fran B. Adams, Chairman (District 1) James E. Chandler, County Administrator Carolyn K. Eggert, Vice Chairman (District 2) Caroline D. Ginn (District 5) Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney Kenneth R. Macht (District 3) John W. Tippin (District 4) Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board 9:00 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER BACKUP PAGES 2. INVOCATION None 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Charles P. Vitunac 4. ADDITIONS to the AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS 11-B-2 Funding for replacement parts in 911 communications center. 12 Items for Legislative Delegation Meeting 5. PROCLAMATION and PRESENTATIONS None 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special Meeting of November 5, 1996 (EAR) 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Received & Placed on File in Office of Clerk to the Board: Fellsmere Water Control District, Minutes of the Board of Supervisors Meeting for Fiscal Year 1995-96 - B. Approval of Warrants (memorandum dated November 21, 1996) 1-10 C. School Board Appointments to County Committees (memorandum dated November 22, 1996) 11 D. Quitclaim of Water Treatment Plant Site to Nelson Hyatt at Park Place Mobile Home Park (memorandum dated November 22, 1996) 12-16 Y 800 f:: y. 7 7. 8. 9:05 A.M. 9. CONSENT AGENDA (cont'd.): BACKUP PAGES E. Proposed Budget Revision to FY 1996/97 Mass Transit Grant (49 USC CH. 53, Section 5307 Grant) (memorandum dated November 25, 1996) 17-21 CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES None PUBLIC ITEMS A. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. American Tower Systems' Request for Special Exception Use Approval to Erect a 300' Tower in the North County (memorandum dated November 22, 1996) 22-41 2. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Inc.'s Request for Special Exception Use Approval for an Expansion to its Existing Place of Worship (memorandum dated November 21, 1996) 42-52 3. I.R.C. Utility Services' Request for Special Exception Use Approval for an Expansion of the South County Sub -Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (memorandum dated November 25, 1996) 53-67 4. Amendment to Chapter 309, I.R.C. Code, "Fair Housing" (memorandum dated November 20, 1996) 68-72 B. PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS Proposed Change to the County Alcoholic Beverages Ordinance (memorandum dated November 25, 1996) 73-85 10. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS None 11, DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS A. Community Development - 1. Approval to Proceed with Closing on the Fischer -Sebastian River LAAC Site and Seek After -the -Fact Reimbursement From the State (memorandum dated November 25, 1996) 86-90 11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS (cont'd.): BACXUP PAGES A. Community Development (cont'd.): 2. Date for Second Board Workshop on Communications Towers (memorandum dated November 25, 1996) 91 B. Emergency Services V.B. Firefighters Relief & Pension Fund Proposed Change to Provide for an Increased Retirement Benefit (memorandum dated November 15, 1996) 92-98 C. General Services None D. Leisure Services None E. Office of Management and Budget None F. Personnel None G. Public Works 1. Amendment No. 4 / Kings Highway Improvements / Oslo Rd. to 26th St. (memorandum dated November 22, 1996) 99-106 2. Amendment No. 5 / Professional Engineer- ing Services 37th St. Improvements From U.S.1 to Indian River Boulevard (memorandum dated November 22, 1996) 107-108 3. Special Waterway Projects Grant - Replace- ment of Donald MacDonald Boat Ramp (memorandum dated November 25, 1996) 109-112 H. Utilities 1. So. Co. Reverse Osmosis Plant Wastewater Connections (Domestic/Skid Cleaning) Con- tract for Construction (memorandum dated November 19, 1996) 113-122 2. Final Pay Request for I.R.C. Bid #6082 (memorandum dated November 22, 1996) 123-125 3. Continuing Service Survey Work in Excess of $10,000.00 Contracts (memorandum dated November 18, 1996) 126-151 4. I.R.C. RFP No. 6073 - Maintenance of Water Storage Tanks, Gifford, Roseland & Kings Hwy. (memorandum dated November 22, 1996) 152 BOOK 99 f»�',E 9*72 I C. Environmental Control Board None 15. ADJOURNMENT 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. Anyone who needs a special accommodation for this meeting may contact the county's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator at 567-8000 x408 at least 48 hours in advance of meeting. Meeting broadcast live on TCI Cable Channel 13 - rebroadcast 5:00 p.m. Thursday through 5: 00 p. m. Friday Falcon Cable Channel 35 - rebroadcast Friday evening $oa c 99 fAi,,E 973 12. COUNTY ATTORNEY BACKUP PAGES None 13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS A. Chairman Fran B. Adams B. Vice Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert C. Commissioner Caroline D. Ginn D. Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht E. Commissioner John W Tippin 14. SPECIAL DISTRICTSBOARDS A. Emergency Services District None B. Solid Waste Disposal District 1. Litter Control Grant (memorandum dated November 14, 1996) 153-155 2. Glass Recycling (memorandum dated November 12, 1996) 156-157 C. Environmental Control Board None 15. ADJOURNMENT 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. Anyone who needs a special accommodation for this meeting may contact the county's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator at 567-8000 x408 at least 48 hours in advance of meeting. Meeting broadcast live on TCI Cable Channel 13 - rebroadcast 5:00 p.m. Thursday through 5: 00 p. m. Friday Falcon Cable Channel 35 - rebroadcast Friday evening INDEX TO MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 1996 REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . 1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CONSENT AGENDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A. Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 B. Approval of Warrants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 C. School Board Appointments to County Committees . . 11 D. Quitclaim of Water Treatment Plant Site to Nelson Hyatt at Park Place Mobile Home Park . . . . . . . 12 E. Proposed Budget Revision to FY 1996-97 -- Mass Transit Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PUBLIC HEARING - AMERICAN TOWER SYSTEM'S REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPROVAL TO ERECT 300' TOWER IN NORTH COUNTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 PUBLIC HEARING - REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPROVAL FOR EXPANSION OF EXISTING PLACE OF WORSHIP - UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP, INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 PUBLIC HEARING - IRC UTILITY SERVICES' REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPROVAL FOR EXPANSION OF SOUTH COUNTY SUB - REGIONAL WASTEWATER PLANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 309, IRC CODE, "FAIR HOUSING" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE COUNTY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ORDINANCE 45 AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH CLOSING ON FISCHER-SEBASTIAN RIVER LAAC SITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 SETTING DATE FOR SECOND WORKSHOP ON COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS . . 60 VERO BEACH FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF AND PENSION FUND PROPOSED RETIREMENT BENEFIT INCREASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 REPLACEMENT OF DC CAPACITORS & FLYWHEEL BEARINGS - 911 COMMUNICATIONS — BUDGET AMENDMENT . . . . . . . . . . . 62 KINGS HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS - OSLO ROAD TO 26TH ST. - KIMLEY- HORN - AMENDMENT NO. 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 37TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS - U.S.#1 TO I.R. BLVD. - KIMLEY-HORN, AMENDMENT NO. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 SPECIAL WATERWAY PROJECTS GRANT APPLICATION - REPLACEMENT OF DONALD MACDONALD BOAT RAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 SOUTH COUNTY R.O. PLANT WASTEWATER CONNECTIONS - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - TREASURE COAST CONTRACTING . . . . . . . . . 68 1 8DOX 9 9 FAf,F_ 974 BOOK 99 pAu975 REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND DIESEL TANKS - (170 Filbert St. and 810 Bailey Drive locations - Sebastian) - FINAL PAY REQUEST - FLORIDA WASTE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE . . . . . 69 CONTINUING SERVICE SURVEY WORK IN EXCESS OF $10,000 CONTRACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 RFP NO. 6073 - MAINTENANCE OF WATER STORAGE TANKS - GIFFORD, ROSELAND AND KINGS HIGHWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 2 Tuesday, December 3, 1996 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida on Tuesday, December 3, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. Present were Fran B. Adams, Chairman; Carolyn K. Eggert, Vice Chairman; Caroline D. Ginn; Kenneth R. Macht; and John W. Tippin. Also present were James Chandler, County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney; and Barbara Bonnah, Deputy Clerk. The Chairman called the meeting to order, and Attorney Vitunac led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA/EMERGENCY ITEMS Chairman Adams requested the addition of the following items: 11-B-2 Funding for replacement parts in 911 communications center. 12 Items for Legislative Delegation Meeting ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously added the above items to today's Agenda. The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Special Meeting of November 5, 1996 (EARS). There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of 11/5/96, as written. 1 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 F,A"E 9 16 ru no,K 99 F f CONSENT AGENDA A. Reports Received and placed on file in the office of the Clerk to the Board: 1. Fellsmere Water Control District, Minutes of the Board of Supervisors Meeting for Fiscal Year 1995-96 B. Approval of Warrants The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/21/96: TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 1996 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF WARRANTS FROM: EDWIN M. FRY, JR., FINANCE DIRECTOR In compliance with Chapter 136.06, Florida Statutes, all warrants issued by the Board of County Commissioners are to be recorded in the Board minutes. Approval is requested for the attached list of warrants, issued by the Clerk to the Board, for the time period of November 14 to November -21. 1996. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved the list of warrants issued by the Clerk to the Board for the time period of November 14 to November 21, 1996. DECEMBER 3, 1996 2 CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0017986 BLATUS, JAMES 11/14/96 1,056.03 0017987 KRUGER CONSTRUCTION CORP 11/14/96 2,791.00 0017988 FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF 11/15/96 65,456.04 0017989 BARTON, JEFFREY K -CLERK 11/18/96 41.00 0017990 BIRELEY'S ELECTRIC 11/18/96 1,071.41 0017991 BEACHLAND HEATING AND 11/18/96 1,849.55 0017992 RODDENBERRY, ALFRED 11/18/96 516.28 0017993 SCHUCKERS, GERALD 11/18/96 72,250.00 0017994 ATLANTIC COASTAL TITLE CORP 11/19/96 56.00 0017995 BARTON, JEFFREY K -CLERK 11/19/96 116.80 0017996 BURGER, MICHAEL JR & HELENE 11/19/96 579.00 0017997 COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE CO 11/19/96 2,500.00 0212872 A A FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC 11/21/96 61.30 0212873 A B C- C L I 0, INC 11/21/96 33.81 0212874 ACTION TRANSMISSION AND 11/21/96 1,023.95 0212875 AERO PRODUCTS CORP 11/21/96 883.56 0212876 AHR, C JONATHAN PHD 11/21/96 500.00 0212877 ALBERTSONS SOUTHCO #4357 11/21/96 211.10 0212878 ALEXANDER BATTERY COMPANY 11/21/96 444.34 0212879 ALPHA ACE HARDWARE 11/21/96 26.06 0212880 AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 11/21/96 145.00 0212881 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL 11/21/96 140.00 0212882 ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT AND 11/21/96 486.20 0212883 APPLE MACHINERY & SUPPLY 11/21/96 73.00 0212884 AT YOUR SERVICE 11/21/96 1,996.72 0212885 ATCO TOOL SUPPLY 11/21/96 15.38 0212886 ATLAS PEN & PENCIL 11/21/96 145.71 0212887 AUTO SUPPLY CO OF VERO BEACH, 11/21/96 17.52 0212888 AWARD COMPANY OF AMERICA 11/21/96 182.05 0212889 A B S PUMPS, INC 11/21/96 205.08 0212890 ALPHA HEALTH SERVICE, INC 11/21/96 1,366.66 0212891 A T & T 11/21/96 83.75 0212892 ALL RITE WATER CONDITIONING 11/21/96 77.00 0212893 ABARE, EDWARD J III 11/21/96 51.55 0212894 AMERICAN AIR FILTER 11/21/96 426.96 0212895 A T & T 11/21/96 34.17 0212896 ADAMS, TOM 11/21/96 157.76 0212897 A T & T LANGUAGE LINE 11/21/96 79.80 0212898 AT EASE ARMY NAVY OUTDOOR 11/21/96 70.00 0212899 ATLANTIC COASTAL TITLE CORP 11/21/96 247.00 0212900 ABELL STEEL & WOOD FENCE 11/21/96 1,100.00 0212901 ALL COUNTY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 11/21/96 43.20 0212902 ALBERTSON'S PHARMACY 11/21/96 97.33 0212903 ABCO GARAGE DOOR CO 11/21/96 370.00 0212904 ALLEN, CHERI 11/21/96 109.25 0212905 AUTO PARTS OF VERO, INC 11/21/96 389.86 0212906 ARDOLINA, ROSEMARY 11/21/96 68.00 0212907 ADLER GROUP CONSTRUCTION INC 11/21/96 500.00 0212908 AMERICAN PHOENIX CORP OF TAMPA 11/21/96 76.00 0212909 ARMSTRONG AND SWAIM 11/21/96 500.00 0212910 BAIRD, JOSEPH A 11/21/96 160.38 0212911 BAKER & TAYLOR, INC 11/21/96 2,040.10 0212912 BAKER BROTHERS, INC 11/21/96 75.11 0212913 BARKER ELECTRIC & A/C 11/21/96 400.00 0212914 BENSONS LOCK SERVICE 11/21/96 220.62 0212915 BLACKHAWK QUARRY COMPANY 11/21/96 305.26 3 DECEMBER 3, 1996 6OOi99 '' ma 99 Fnf 979 CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0212916 BREATHING AIR SYSTEMS DIVISION 11/21/96 205.90 0212917 BROOKS, RONALD R 11/21/96 83.98 0212918 BELLSOUTH MOBILITY 11/21/96 123.13 0212919 BARTON, JEFFREY K -CLERK 11/21/96 2,707.25 0212920 BERGGREN EQUIPMENT CO, INC 11/21/96 773.16 0212921 B & B INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. 11/21/96 658.53 0212922 BRODART CO 11/21/96 14.05 0212923 BLATUS, JAMES 11/21/96 704.02 0212924 BOYNTON PUMP & IRRIGATION 11/21/96 652.27 0212925 BECO RENTAL 11/21/96 117.07 0212926 BIG ONE AUTO BODY 11/21/96 1,100.50 0212927 B F I MEDICAL WASTE SYSTEMS 11/21/96 268.58 0212928 BAKER & TAYLOR ENTERTAINMENT 11/21/96 226.36 0212929 BARNETT BANK OF THE TREASURE 11/21/96 10.00 0212930 BELLSOUTH 11/21/96 2,011.61 0212931 BEAZER HOMES FLORIDA, INC 11/21/96 500.00 0212932 CAMERON & BARKLEY COMPANY 11/21/96 957.29 0212933 CAMP, DRESSER & MCKEE, INC 11/21/96 17,000.00 0212934 CAPE PUBLICATIONS, INC 11/21/96 168.00 0212935 CARTER ASSOCIATES, INC 11/21/96 3,281.70 0212936 CHILTON BOOK COMPANY 11/21/96 16.81 0212937 CHUCK'S ELECTRIC MOTORS, INC 11/21/96 485.00 0212938 COMMUNICATIONS INT, INC 11/21/96 279.75 0212939 CONSOLIDATED ELECTRIC SUPPLY 11/21/96 25.00 0212940 CONSTRUCTION HYDRAULICS 11/21/96 134.17 0212941 COMPUTER & PERIPHERIAL 11/21/96 1,257.50 0212942 CHEMICAL CONTAINERS, INC 11/21/96 37.09 0212943 COMPUSERVE INCORPORATED 11/21/96 18.80 0212944 CLEARFIELD COMPANY, INC 11/21/96 681.55 0212945 CAL BUILDERS/LACHNITT 11/21/96 30.00 0212946 COASTAL FUELS MARKETING, INC 11/21/96 16,542.57 0212947 CONNECT, INC 11/21/96 12.63 0212948 COPELAND, LINDA 11/21/96 143.50 0212949 COMPUTER SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 11/21/96 150.00 0212950 CHIP HARVESTORS 11/21/96 400.00 0212951 CUSTOM CARRIAGES, INC 11/21/96 107.96 0212952 CHIVERS NORTH AMERICA 11/21/96 44.64 0212953 COOGAN, MAUREEN AND 11/21/96 540.20 0212954 CLEANNET USA 11/21/96 19,691.94 0212955 COLONIAL ANIMAL HOSPITAL 11/21/96 15.00 0212956 C A SISU CONTRACTING,INC 11/21/96 1,238.45 0212957 CAPITAL CONTROLS CO.,INC 11/21/96 1,091.55 0212958 CADD CENTERS OF FL 11/21/96 327.00 0212959 C C A HOLDINGS, LTD 11/21/96 27,804.43 0212960 COOPER, GEORGE 11/21/96 30.00 0212961 CAMILLO, FRANK 11/21/96 30.00 0212962 CUSTOM PUBLISHING SERVICES,INC 11/21/96 704.00 0212963 CENTRAL A/C & REFRIG SUPPLY, 11/21/96 398.32 0212964 DAVES SPORTING GOODS 11/21/96 560.62 0212965 DELTA SUPPLY CO 11/21/96 27.55 0212966 DEMCO INC 11/21/96 965.79 0212967 FLORIDA DEPT OF MANAGEMENT 11/21/96 3,724.92 0212968 DICKERSON FLORIDA, INC 11/21/96 53,372.38 0212969 DICKEY SCALES, INC 11/21/96 2,180.87 0212970 DIRECTOR, KENNETH L MD 11/21/96 500.00 0212971 DIXON, PEGGY C 11/21/96 77.00 4 DECEMBER 3, 1996 CHECK NAME NUMBER CHECK DATE CHECK AMOUNT 0212972 DIETZ, DANIEL 11/21/96 21.00 0212973 DEGRAFFENREID, JAMES 11/21/96 6.00 0212974 DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS 11/21/96 26.91 0212975 DAVIDSON TITLES, INC 11/21/96 1,513.85 0212976 DRIVEWAY'S, INC 11/21/96 4,656.40 0212977 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF 11/21/96 360.00 0212978 DESIGNS BY DEE DEE 11/21/96 392.73 0212979 DELTEC, CORP 11/21/96 970.00 0212980 DADE PAPER COMPANY 11/21/96 437.91 0212981 DUO -SAFETY LADDER, CORP 11/21/96 160.00 0212982 DEZZUTTI, JOHN 11/21/96 48.00 0212983 DEBARTOLO PROPERTIES MGMT,INC 11/21/96 500.00 0212984 E -Z BREW COFFEE SERVICE, INC 11/21/96 104.25 0212985 ENVIROMETRICS, INC 11/21/96 755.25 0212986 EVANS, FLOYD 11/21/96 62.50 0212987 ETTER, TONY 11/21/96 6.00 0212988 E G P, INC 11/21/96 480.00 0212989 ENVIRONMENTAL WATERWAY 11/21/96 190.00 0212990 EVERHART, JOHN 11/21/96 30.00 0212991 EDLUND & DRITENBAS 11/21/96 38.74 0212992 ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING 11/21/96 300.00 0212993 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 11/21/96 1,575.00 0212994 EN RADA PUBLICATIONS 11/21/96 98.00 0212995 FATHER & SON APPLIANCES 11/21/96 230.00 0212996 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP 11/21/96 96.50 0212997 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF 11/21/96 150.00 0212998 FLORIDA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO 11/21/96 435.00 0212999 FLORIDA FIRE CHIEFS 11/21/96 50.00 0213000 F P & L 11/21/96 30,281.26 0213001 FLORIDA RIBBON & CARBON 11/21/96 1,308.30 0213002 FLORIDA SLUDGE SERVICE 11/21/96 1,575.00 0213003 FLORIDA ANIMAL CONTROL 11/21/96 50.00 0213004 FLOWERS BAKING COMPANY OF 11/21/96 192.03 0213005 FLORIDA TIRE RECYCLING, INC 11/21/96 720.00 0213006 FLORIDA WOMEN'S STATE GOLF 11/21/96 50.00 0213007 FALZONE, MATTHEW 11/21/96 28.50 0213008 FLORIDA NOTARY SERVICE AND 11/21/96 74.00 0213009 FINKLIN, WILLIE JR 11/21/96 49.88 0213010 FOUR POINT DESIGN, INC 11/21/96 158.90 0213011 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC 11/21/96 1,775.00 0213012 GAYLORD BROTHERS, INC 11/21/96 1,540.56 0213013 GEORGE W FOWLER CO 11/21/96 205.30 0213014 GLIDDEN COMPANY, THE 11/21/96 58.06 0213015 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO, INC 11/21/96 201.56 0213016 GARCIA, ARTURO L 11/21/96 500.00 0213017 GENERAL MEDICAL CORP 11/21/96 102.90 0213018 G P N 11/21/96 379.50 0213019 GOLF ASSOCIATES SCORECARD CO 11/21/96 1,940.92 0213020 GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER 11/21/96 3,772.20 0213021 GNB TECHNOLOGIES 11/21/96 88.90 0213022 GEAC COMPUTERS INC 11/21/96 3,012.35 0213023 GEORGIA DIVISION TREASURER 11/21/96 700.00 0213024 GROVE'S DICTIONARIES, INC 11/21/96 2,600.00 0213025 GEORGE TRACY PLUMBING 11/21/96 142.50 0213026 GUTTRIDGE, BOBBY D 11/21/96 85.76 0213027 GAP, THE INC 11/21/96 500.00 5 DECEMBER 3, 1996 moo �a ? b u BOOK 99 F-A�u 981 CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0213028 HARRIS SANITATION 11/21/96 56.62 0213029 HARRISON UNIFORMS 11/21/96 66.40 0213030 HILL MANUFACTURING CO 11/21/96 1,212.38 0213031 HARTSFIELD, PHILLIP 11/21/96 30.00 0213032 HACH SUPPLY 11/21/96 137.25 0213033 HODGSON, MARVIN J 11/21/96 197.72 0213034 HUDSON, FRANK PARKER 11/21/96 65.00 0213035 HISCOTT, JAMES 11/21/96 5.00 0213036 HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS, INC 11/21/96 84.90 0213037 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SOLID 11/21/96 2,706.45 0213038 INDIAN RIVER BATTERY 11/21/96 225.00 0213039 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITIES 11/21/96 703.61 0213040 INDIAN RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 11/21/96 114.00 0213041 INDIAN RIVER OXYGEN, INC 11/21/96 22.50 0213042 INGRAM 11/21/96 67.45 0213043 INTERLINK COMMUNICATIONS OF 11/21/96 360.90 0213044 I B M CORP-DVU 11/21/96 1,370.99 0213045 INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT 11/21/96 840.00 0213046 IZOD GOLF & TENNIS 11/21/96 103.86 0213047 INDIAN RIVER ALLFAB 11/21/96 74.50 0213048 INTERNATIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT 11/21/96 68,333.33 0213049 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 11/21/96 100.00 0213050 IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS 11/21/96 120.00 0213051 IDENTIFAX OF PALM BEACH 11/21/96 600.00 0213052 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY 11/21/96 242.50 0213053 HOMELAND IRRIGATION CENTER 11/21/96 251.59 0213054 J R REPORTING ASSOCIATES, INC 11/21/96 43.00 0213055 JORDAN, ELIZABETH M 11/21/96 66.80 0213056 JIMMY'S TREE SERVICE, INC 11/21/96 126.00 0213057 JOBEAR, INC 11/21/96 10,532.21 0213058 JIM ROTT HOME IMPROVEMENTS & 11/21/96 525.00 0213059 JUNO INDUSTRIES 11/21/96 4,124.85 0213060 JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD 11/21/96 30.75 0213061 J A SEXAUER INC 11/21/96 440.54 0213062 JONES CHEMICALS, INC 11/21/96 9,440.00 0213063 JOBE, JENNIFER 11/21/96 73.63 0213064 KING, JOHN W 11/21/96 443.50 0213065 KNIGHT & MATHIS, INC 11/21/96 45.00 0213066 KELLY TRACTOR 11/21/96 10,056.48 0213067 KURTH, PATSY 11/21/96 250.00 0213068 KAUFFMANN, ALAN 11/21/96 24.00 0213069 KNIEF, MARK A 11/21/96 30.00 0213070 KT MOWER & EQUIPMENT 11/21/96 30.26 0213071 KIRLIN, JOHN J INC OF FLORIDA 11/21/96 286,946.19 0213072 KELL TELEPHONE 11/21/96 75.00 0213073 KETCHUM MFG: CO. INC. 11/21/96 496.80 0213074 LIGHT SOURCE -TONER SUPPLY 11/21/96 215.90 0213075 LESCO, INC 11/21/96 159.75 0213076 LIBRARY STORE 11/21/96 15.20 0213077 LLOYD, JOHN RALPH 11/21/96 72.00 0213078 LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES 11/21/96 1,020.24 0213079 LASTER, JAMES 11/21/96 30.00 0213080 LEWIS, MARK 11/21/96 30.00 0213081 MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY 11/21/96 898.29 0213082 MAX DAVIS ASSOCIATES 11/21/96 259.43 0213083 MAXWELL & SON, INC 11/21/96 9.17 C: DECEMBER 3, 1996 a � � CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0213084 MCCALL ELECTRIC, INC 11/21/96 81.10 0213085 MCCOLLUM, NATHAN 11/21/96 470.22 0213086 MEEKS PLUNGING 11/21/96 67.50 0213087 MILLER, GWENDOLYN M 11/21/96 119.00 0213088 MILNER DOCUMENT PRODUCTS 11/21/96 563.37 0213089 MUMFORD LIBRARY BOOKS, INC 11/21/96 21,373.94 0213090 MASTELLER, MOLER & REED 11/21/96 1,225.00 0213091 MASTELLER & MOLER, INC 11/21/96 8,520.00 0213092 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY 11/21/96 377.91 0213093 MICRO -SCILLA 11/21/96 274.00 0213094 MCGINNIS, LYNDA, LPN 11/21/96 120.00 0213095 MICHAEL F HERBIG, INC 11/21/96 35.00 0213096 MR BOB PORTABLE TOILET 11/21/96 138.40 0213097 MAIN STREET HARDWARE, INC 11/21/96 35.18 0213098 MCLAUGHLIN WELL DRILLING 11/21/96 6,601.62 0213099 MCDONALD, PAUL S 11/21/96 1,356.43 0213100 MUELLER, EDWARD A 11/21/96 45.35 0213101 NATIONAL GOLF FOUNDATION 11/21/96 225.00 0213102 NATIONWIDE ADVERTISING 11/21/96 93.56 0213103 NEWSBANK 11/21/96 2,295.00 0213104 NOLTE, DAVID C 11/21/96 2,134.00 0213105 NORTH SOUTH SUPPLY 11/21/96 56.92 0213106 N F P A 11/21/96 95.00 0213107 NATIONAL AMBULANCE BUILDERS, 11/21/96 12.94 0213108 NAN MCKAY & ASSOCIATES, INC 11/21/96 12.50 0213109 NATIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL ASSOC 11/21/96 125.00 0213110 NATIONAL PROPANE CORP 11/21/96 94.49 0213111 NOLEN, VICKIE L 11/21/96 10.69 0213112 OFFICE PRODUCTS & SERVICE 11/21/96 299.54 0213113 ORYX PRESS 11/21/96 20.59 0213114 OGILVIE, LIONEL H 11/21/96 30.00 0213115 OFFICE DEPOT, INC 11/21/96 4.80 0213116 OSBORN, JOSEPH E 11/21/96 5.00 0213117 OSCEOLA PHARMACY 11/21/96 267.94 0213118 OAK HARBOR CLUB PROPERTY INC.11/21/96 49.32 0213119 ONSITE MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. 11/21/96 30,888.90 0213120 PAGENET 11/21/96 46.70 0213121 PALM BEACH NEWSPAPER, INC 11/21/96 976.00 0213122 PEACE RIVER ELECTRIC 11/21/96 18.20 0213123 PERKINS DRUG, INC 11/21/96 479.10 0213124 PERKINS INDIAN RIVER PHARMACY 11/21/96 20.24 0213125 PETTY CASH 11/21/96 447.26 0213126 PHILLIPS, LINDA R 11/21/96 161.00 0213127 PINTO, TERRANCE G 11/21/96 161.82 0213128 PUBLIC DEFENDER 19TH JUDICIAL 11/21/96 3,567.42 0213129 PERKINS MEDICAL SUPPLY 11/21/96 55.95 0213130 P G A PACKAGING 11/21/96 215.22 0213131 PORT PETROLEUM, INC 11/21/96 637.55 0213132 PERCONTI DATA SYSTEMS, INC 11/21/96 6,250.00 0213133 PALM BAY LAWN SERVICE & LANDSC 11/21/96 548.00 0213134 PRIMESTAR BY TCI CABLE 11/21/96 39.95 0213135 PERROTTA, RICHARD J & 11/21/96 125.00 0213136 QUALITY BOOKS, INC 11/21/96 107.64 0213137 RADIO SHACK ACCT RECEIVABLE 11/21/96 244.51 0213138 RELIABLE WELL DRILLING 11/21/96 920.00 0213139 RIFKIN, SHELDON H PHD 11/21/96 950.00 7 DECEMBER 3, 1996 Box 99 QgE gS BOOK 33 F -m E 3.83 CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0213140 RUSS, WAYNE 11/21/96 448.13 0213141 RUSSELL CONCRETE, INC 11/21/96 586.50 0213142 RUSSO PRINTING, INC 11/21/96 96.00 0213143 RANGER CONSTRUCTION IND, INC 11/21/96 358.88 0213144 RANGEMASTER S E, INC 11/21/96 121.00 0213145 RUBBER STAMP EXPRESS 11/21/96 33.16 0213146 REARDON, RICK 11/21/96 78.00 0213147 ROVELLA, MICHAEL 11/21/96 110.44 0213148 ROGALA, GEORGE 11/21/96 30.00 0213149 SAFETY KLEEN CORP 11/21/96 87.05 0213150 SCHULTZ, DON L MD 11/21/96 450.00 0213151 SCOTTY'S, INC 11/21/96 1,493.49 0213152 SCOTTY'S, INC 11/21/96 162.92 0213153 SEBASTIAN BUSINESS SUPPLY, INC 11/21/96 76.08 0213154 SEWELL HARDWARE CO, INC 11/21/96 610.73 0213155 SOUTHERN EAGLE DISTRIBUTING, 11/21/96 764.50 0213156 SOUTHERN ELECTRIC SUPPLY 11/21/96 1,109.63 0213157 STATE CHEMICAL MFG CO 11/21/96 159.33 0213158 STURGIS LUMBER & PLYWOOD CO 11/21/96 400.94 0213159 SUDDEN IMAGES 11/21/96 68.03 0213160 SUN COAST CLEANING SUPPLIES, 11/21/96 272.90 0213161 SUNSHINE PHYSICAL THERAPY 11/21/96 30.00 0213162 SERVICE REFRIGERATION CO, INC 11/21/96 128.25 0213163 SIGNS IN A DAY 11/21/96 30.00 0213164 SOUTHERN JANITOR SUPPLY 11/21/96 540.88 0213165 SOUTHERN HISTORICAL PRESS, INC 11/21/96 750.00 0213166 SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMNT 11/21/96 14.00 0213167 SUN BELT MEDICAL SUPPLY, INC 11/21/96 483.20 0213168 SEGUINE, JAMES 11/21/96 295.84 0213169 SELIG CHEMICAL IND 11/21/96 124.50 0213170 SALEM PRESS, INC 11/21/96 3.00 0213171 SOLINET 11/21/96 444.75 0213172 SUPERIOR PRINTING 11/21/96 46.00 0213173 SYSCO FOOD SERVICE 11/21/96 1,654.76 0213174 STEWART, REUBEN W 11/21/96 26.75 0213175 SOUTHERN LOCK AND SUPPLY CO 11/21/96 161.96 0213176 SOUTHWIND GRAPHICS 11/21/96 108.05 0213177 STAPLES, INC 11/21/96 463.92 0213178 SILVA, SUE 11/21/96 100.00 0213179 TEN -8 FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC 11/21/96 2,662.68 0213180 TITLEIST DRAWER CS 11/21/96 533.16 0213181 TRI -SURE CORPORATION 11/21/96 187,203.80 0213182 TIMBERGATE BUILDERS, INC 11/21/96 500.00 0213183 TERRA INTERNATIONAL, INC 11/21/96 785.85 0213184 TLC DIVERSIFIED, INC 11/21/96 61,162.56 0213185 TREASURE COAST CONTRACTING,INC 11/21/96 860.00 0213186 TRANE PARTS CENTER OF SOUTH 11/21/96 198.67 0213187 TREASURE COAST PUBLISHING INC 11/21/96 155.00 0213188 TATTEGRAIN, RAYMOND 11/21/96 62.50 0213189 THOMAS T BEELER, PUBLISHER 11/21/96 504.76 0213190 TRUGREEN-VERO BEACH 11/21/96 635.00 0213191 UMI 11/21/96 3,625.60 0213192 ULVERSCROSP LARGE PRINT BOOKS 11/21/96 1,198.58 0213193 UNITED ARTIFICIAL LIMB 11/21/96 774.90 0213194 VELDE FORD, INC 11/21/96 2,021.33 0213195 VERO BEACH PRESS JOURNAL 11/21/96 396.00 8 DECEMBER 3, 1996 CHECK NAME NUMBER CHECK DATE CHECK AMOUNT 0213196 VERO BEACH, CITY OF 11/21/96 16,277.48 0213197 VERO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS,INC 11/21/96 117.80 0213198 VERO LAWNMOWER CENTER, INC 11/21/96 44.95 0213199 VITUNAC, CHARLES P 11/21/96 88.89 0213200 VERO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT 11/21/96 25.00 0213201 VERO BEARING & BOLT 11/21/96 180.40 0213202 WAL-MART STORES, INC 11/21/96 704.94 0213203 WALGREENS # 1547 11/21/96 100.25 0213204 WGYL 93.7 FM 11/21/96 810.00 0213205 WHITTON, HENRY G ESQ 11/21/96 927.00 0213206 WILLIAMS, ERNESTINE W 11/21/96 250.00 0213207 WRIGHT, DOUGLAS M 11/21/96 456.30 0213208 W W GRAINGER, INC 11/21/96 146.51 0213209 WINN DIXIE STORES, INC 11/21/96 560.55 0213210 WAL-MART PHARMACY, INC 11/21/96 25.17 0213211 WQOL FM 11/21/96 525.00 0213212 WAL-MART PHARMACY, INC 11/21/96 153.45 0213213 WILLHOFF, PATSY 11/21/96 104.00 0213214 WM THIES & SONS, INC 11/21/96 142.50 0213215 WHEELER PUBLISHING, INC 11/21/96 142.92 0213216 WALKER, KEITH 11/21/96 117.00 0213217 WPAW-FM 11/21/96 150.00 0213218 WBBE-FM 11/21/96 525.00 0213219 WOSN-FM RADIO STATION 11/21/96 107.25 0213220 WINKEL CONSTRUCTION INC 11/21/96 1,500.00 0213221 XEROX CORPORATION 11/21/96 198.46 0213222 YOUNG, BRUCE 11/21/96 90.48 0213223 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICES 11/21/96 171.18 0213224 ZIMMERMANN, KARL 11/21/96 66,519.81 0213225 ESQUIRE FARMS 1993 INC 11/21/96 19.27 0213226 DRISDOM, MARK 11/21/96 41.71 0213227 VORDERMEIER III,HARRY & REJAN 11/21/96 36.41 0213228 BRENNAN, DR ARTHUR 11/21/96 20.00 0213229 BURNS, ROBERT 11/21/96 105.14 0213230 BYRNE, SHIRLEY J 11/21/96 106.18 0213231 DAVENPORT, KENNETH L 11/21/96 109.82 0213232 COOPER, MARJORIE A 11/21/96 53.14 0213233 VAGLIVIELO, VIC J 11/21/96 52.61 0213234 NIGHTENGALE, LAURA 11/21/96 52.58 0213235 LAVIN, CHARLES & SHIRLEY 11/21/96 52.88 0213236 DEAN RAY N 11/21/96 52.61 0213237 WESTOVER, TODD & MARINA 11/21/96 52.59 0213238 SNUFFER, HENRY E 11/21/96 52.59 0213239 LYONS, JEAN MARIE 11/21/96 56.15 0213240 BEATTIE, CHARLES A 11/21/96 57.60 0213241 KING, ROBERT E 11/21/96 57.55 0213242 SOMMERFROIND, MARIUS 11/21/96 57.54 0213243 PATTERSON, ALBERT A 11/21/96 52.54 0213244 POUST, DONALD W 11/21/96 57.61 0213245 PATTEN, WILLIAM 11/21/96 54.32 0213246 MARTIN SR, JOHN D 11/21/96 52.52 0213247 THORNTON, REGINA C 11/21/96 46.42 0213248 ASBURY, JUDY A 11/21/96 39.14 0213249 STETSON, RALPH & BARBARA 11/21/96 51.98 0213250 BASS SR, MARVIN P 11/21/96 31.33 0213251 ALLEN, HAROLD W 11/21/96 5,30 9 DECEMBER 3, 1996 Bm 9 fnE 984 aoof 99 985 CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0213252 SILVERWOOD, CHARLES J 11/21/96 4.23 0213253 DANIELS JR, WALTER 11/21/96 67.36 0213254 MGB CONSTRUCTION INC 11/21/96 80.52 0213255 COOPER, JAMES L 11/21/96 34.63 0213256 GLASS, BARBARA A 11/21/96 59.72 0213257 AUSTIN, COLIN M 11/21/96 55.08 0213258 BEATTY, ALBERT 11/21/96 38.71 0213259 KING, SANDRA L 11/21/96 41.33 0213260 DUNCKLEE, TIMOTHY 11/21/96 39.43 0213261 H & D JACKSON APTS 11/21/96 2.44 0213262 DALY, MICHAEL J 11/21/96 46.82 0213263 VERO BUILDING CORP 11/21/96 44.63 0213264 CAL BUILDERS INC 11/21/96 53.16 0213265 R ZORC & SONS BUILDERS INC 11/21/96 31.75 0213266 ZUGELTER CONSTRUCTION CORP 11/21/96 102.16 0213267 ARCHER OF VERO INC 11/21/96 42.20 0213268 RAY, JAMES M 11/21/96 22.83 0213269 NIXON, PHILIP 11/21/96 22.87 0213270 GIRVEN, JAMES R 11/21/96 8.39 0213271 TAN, TIONG KIE 11/21/96 32.79 0213272 DEVOE, BARBARA 11/21/96 83.47 0213273 DURANT, JONATHON L 11/21/96 36.11 0213274 GURKLIS, MICHAEL P 11/21/96 1.29 0213275 WOLF, PAT & JAMES 11/21/96 18.92 0213276 DAV LIN CONST CO 11/21/96 326.10 0213277 MYERS, CHARLES A 11/21/96 23.25 0213278 LECLERC, ALICE C 11/21/96 51.41 0213279 TREASURE COAST DRYWALL 11/21/96 34.32 0213280 WBH CONSTRUCTION 11/21/96 44.81 0213281 TONY'S BARBER SHOP 11/21/96 55.53 0213282 LANE, HARRY L 11/21/96 74.03 0213283 KELLEY, PAUL F 11/21/96 66.44 0213284 WILCOX, WARREN 11/21/96 44.78 0213285 STEWART, DAVID 11/21/96 50.26 0213286 WARD, DONNA R 11/21/96 4.97 0213287 HOLIDAY BUILDERS 11/21/96 9.87 0213288 SHOWCASE PROPERTIES LTD CO 11/21/96 41.97 0213289 GONSALVES, ELAINE 11/21/96 103.62 0213290 HENCH, MOLLIE M 11/21/96 64.08 0213291 NIXON, ROBERT L 11/21/96 43.77 0213292 CRAWFORD, PATRICIA L 11/21/96 42.44 0213293 THOMAS, MICHAEL G 11/21/96 40.96 0213294 ZINCK, NORMAN B 11/21/96 29.16 0213295 SCHLITT JR, FRANK J 11/21/96 31.10 0213296 MEADE, JEFFREY S 11/21/96 29.63 0213297 BELLOW, NATASHA 11/21/96 31.64 0213298 HARRISON, HEIDI L 11/21/96 45.03 0213299 GHO VERO BEACH INC 11/21/96 137.72 0213300 JOSEPH, ANTOINE 11/21/96 81.41 0213301 PERFECTION TRUSSES INC 11/21/96 74.76 0213302 STEVENS, RONALD E 11/21/96 40.88 0213303 BROWNE, ROSALEE B 11/21/96 27.42 0213304 KRETZMER, THOMAS 11/21/96 54.12 0213305 OBER,LISA 11/21/96 18.67 0213306 DUNCAN, DEBBIE 11/21/96 57.71 0213307 UNGER JR, JAKOB 11/21/96 73.03 10 DECEMBER 3, 1996 CHECK NAME CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE AMOUNT 0213308 GIEL, DOROTHY 11/21/96 71.15 0213309 VELDE, TIM & JODI 11/21/96 27.36 0213310 PURVIS; KATRINA 11/21/96 32.71 0213311 LYON, ANDREA I 11/21/96 32.07 0213312 SCOTT, JOYCE & GEORGE 11/21/96 31.65 0213313 ALLEN, VALERIE 11/21/96 20.85 0213314 WILLIAM P WELLS TRUST 11/21/96 80.02 0213315 SANCHEZ, ORLANDO 11/21/96 49.63 0213316 ART KRIEGER CONSTRUCTION 11/21/96 68.54 0213317 MEEKS, RONNIE 11/21/96 50.00 0213318 HALLMARK DEVELOPMENT 11/21/96 72.42 0213319 BEERS CONSTRUCTION 11/21/96 312.94 0213320 DOTSON, BRYAN 11/21/96 28.41 0213321 BEEBE, RICHARD 11/21/96 76.43 0213322 GO, ROBERT 11/21/96 34.70 0213323 NATIONAL CHAINS 11/21/96 356.70 0213324 HEALY, BERNADETTE 11/21/96 19.59 0213325 SCHAEFER, ROBERT T 11/21/96 220.28 0213326 JOHNSON, DONIAL 11/21/96 55.80 0213327 GRANT, HELENE J 11/21/96 109.12 0213328 VANDEN BOSCH, OTTO E 11/21/96 105.08 0213329 GOSMAN, R EMMETT 11/21/96 105.28 0213330 MAZARIN, YULIN M 11/21%96 105.12 0213331 SMITH, JAMES B 11/21/96 111.74 0213332 WALLACE, JOHN F 11/21/96 105.20 0213333 SCHLITT, MICHAEL 11/21/96 52.90 0213334 COMEAU, WILLIAM G 11/21/96 105.52 0213335 CARLSON, HARRY D 11/21/96 105.16 0213336 GREENE, ROBERT E 11/21/96 1,011.45 0213337 BOBINSKI, WALTER 11/21/96 21.20 1,268,818.70 C. School Board Appointments to County Committees The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/22/96: To: Board of County Commissioners From: Alice E. White Executive Aide to Board Date: November 22, 1996 Subject: School Board appointments to County committees Ratification is requested for School Board appointments to the following committees: Dorothy Talbert Herbert Bailey Wesley Davis Metropolitan Planning Organization Economic Development Committee Council of Public Officials 11 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK yy '�W'." I '99 fx-987 Boa r - ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously ratified the School Board committee appointments as set out in the above memo. A Quitclaim of Water Treatment Plant Site to Nelson Hyatt at Park Place Mobile Home Park The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/22/96: TO: Board of County Commissioners `J FROM: Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney DATE: November 22, 1996 RE: Quitclaim of Water Treatment Plant Site to Nelson Hyatt at Park Place Mobile Home Park When the Department of Utility Services took over the Park Place water and sewer franchise by purchase in July of 1989, the County agreed to return the real property used in the utilities operation when the County no longer used it or at the end of ten years, whichever came first. The Department of Utility Services is no longer using the water plant site and has no objection to it being return to Nelson Hyatt, the owner of Park Place Mobile Home Park. Requested Action: Request the Board authorize the Chairman to sign the attached quitclaim deed. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved the quitclaim deed to Nelson Hyatt and authorized the Chairman's signature. COPY OF DEED IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD DECEMBER 3, 1996 12 M ® M E. 1�° posed Budget Revision to FY 1996-97 -- Mass Transit Grant The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/25/96: TO: James Chandler County Administrator FROM: Keith Burnsed, AICP MPO Planner THROUGH: Robert M. Keating, AICPJ11ryX' Community Development Director DATE: November 25, 1996 SUBJECT: PROPOSED BUDGET REVISION TO FY 1996/97 MASS TRANSIT GRANT (49 USC CH. 53, SECTION 5307 GRANT) It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of December 3, 1996. At the August 27, 1996 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, the Board authorized the filing of a FY 1996/97 Section 5307 (formerly Section 9) grant application, requesting $1,176,099 in federal, state, and local cash and soft -match funds. As proposed, those funds will be passed -through to the Indian River County Council on Aging to provide funding for the Community Coach bus system. At the time that staff prepared the FY 1996/97 grant, federal funds were estimated to be available in the amount requested. The actual allocation approved by Congress was, however, less than originally estimated. Therefore, the Section 5307 budget must be revised to reflect the lower allocation of funding. Revisions to the grant budget in Attachment 1 of this staff report reduce the operations budget by $98,763. Based on these proposed revisions in Attachment 1, staff prepared the revised budget in Attachment 2, which reflects federal, state/local, and soft -match funds used in the Section 5307 grant. Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve a budget revision for the FY 1996/97 Section 5307 grant as indicated in Attachments 1 and 2 of this staff report. At the August 27, 1996 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, the Board authorized the filing of a FY 1996/97 49 USC Ch. 53, Section 5307 (formerly known as Section 9 of the Federal Transit Act) grant application, requesting $1,176,099 in federal, state, and local cash and soft -match funds. As proposed, 13 DEC , ER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 pta 988 BOOK 99 MUTE 989 those funds will be passed -through to the Council on Aging to provide funding for the Community Coach bus system. At the time that staff prepared the FY 1996/97 grant, federal funds were estimated to be available in the amount requested. Estimates of available federal grant money are, however, subject to Congressional appropriations. The amount of transit funding appropriated by Congress for the 1996/97 fiscal year was less than estimated. In addition to Congress's reduction, two Florida transit systems applied for Section 5307 funding for the first time in FY 1996/97, thereby reducing the amount available to all systems in Florida. As a result of the reductions in available transit funding, Indian River County's federal Section 5307 allocation for FY 1996/97 is $98,763 less than estimated. The amount of state funding remains the same as estimated, $112,655. PAI The reduction in federal transit allocation affects the transit operations portion of the County's Section 5307 grant. As a result of the lowered operations funding, it is likely that the level of transit service planned for the 1996/97 fiscal year will be reduced. Federal operations funding for the 1996/97 fiscal year is, however, still higher than federal operations funding received in the 1995/96 fiscal year. To offset the reductions, the Indian River County Council on Aging Transportation Director has provided staff with recommended revisions to the Section 5307 grant budget. Staff concur with the Council on Aging's recommendations. These revisions are listed in Attachment 1 of this staff report. Attachment 2 of this staff report is a revised Section 5307 budget. The specific proposed Section 5307 budget revisions are: Capitalize a portion of maintenance costs -- FTA rules allow a portion (201s) of transit system maintenance costs to be capitalized. This would provide $37,500 that could be used for operations. To add this budget item, an appropriate amount of funds must be reduced in the capital portion of the grant. These are: ■ Eliminate funding for Bus Stop Signs -- this reduction would provide $1,250 ■ Eliminate Bus Shelter funding -- $11,250 was originally allocated for additional bus shelters. The 1995/96 Section 5307 budget was revised in August 1996 to provide $10,000 for shelters, so construction at some locations would still occur • Reduce Bus Washing System funding -- by reducing funding for this item by $15,000, $60,000 would still be available for the washing system • Reduce funding for contingencies -- this would provide $10,000 and would not adversely affect the grant budget 14 DECEMBER 3, 1996 M M M As a result of the revisions above, $98,763 would be eliminated from the Section 5307 operations funding. Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve a budget revision for the FY 1996/97 Section 5307 grant as indicated in Attachments 1 and 2 of this staff report. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved budget revision for the FY 1996/97 Capital and Operations Budget for 49 USC Ch. 53, Section 5307 Grant and the revised FY -1996/97 Capital and Operations Budget for 49 USC Ch. 53, Section 5307 Grant. 15 DECEMBER 3, 1996 $ooK 99 BOOK Attachment I Revsions to FY 1996/97 Indian River County Capital & Operations Budget 49 USC Ch. 53, Section 5307 Grant (formerly known as FTA Section 9 Grant) Original DESCRIPTION Total BUS TROLLEY PURCHASE $150,000 BUS < 30 FT (CUTAWAY) $250,000 TERMINAL LEASE $8,750 BUS SIGNS $1,250 BUS SHELTERS $11,250 BUS WASHING SYSTEM $75,000 LEASE BUS ADMIN $22,000 LEASE BUS YARD $9,000 MAINTENANCE CAPITALIZATION $0 CONTINGENCY $26,363 SUBTOTAL CAPITAL $553,613 OPERATING EXPENSES $617,486 SUBTOTAL OPS $617,486 TRAVEL $2,000 FEES $1,000 HOUSING/MEALS $2,000 SUBTOTAL TRAINING $5,000 GRANT TOTAL $1,176,099 16 DECEMBER 3, 1996 Revision ($1,250) ($11,250) ($15,000) $37,500 ($10,000) $0 ($98,763) ($98,763) $0 Revision $0 ($98,763) $0 ($98,763) New Total 99 Pic[ 991 GNUS LINE ACT CODE $150,000 Original Summary Total Capital $553,613 Operations $617,486 Training $5,000 GRANT TOTAL $1,176,099 16 DECEMBER 3, 1996 Revision ($1,250) ($11,250) ($15,000) $37,500 ($10,000) $0 ($98,763) ($98,763) $0 Revision $0 ($98,763) $0 ($98,763) New Total 99 Pic[ 991 GNUS LINE ACT CODE $150,000 11.13.09 $250,000 11.13.04 $8,750 11.36.03 $0 11.32.09 $0 11.32.10 $60,000 11.42.20 $22,000 11.46.01 $9,000 11.46.05 $37,500 11.17.00 $16,363 99.99.00 $553,613 $518,723 30.09.00 $518,723 $2,000 50.10.00 $1,000 50.20.00 $2,000 50.30.00 $5,000 New Total $553,613 $518,723 $5,000 $1,077,336 Attachment 2 FY 1996/97 Indian River County Capital & Operations Budget 49 USC Ch. 53, Section 5307 Grant (formerly known as FTA Section 9 Grant) • The required match for Section 5307 capital assistance will be met through an agreement to use toU revenue as a credit toward the ton -Federal matching share. ** Cash Total is the amount of actual cash fimdmg and does not reflect soft -match. This is the amount reflected on Form 424, Application for Federal Funding Assistance. 17 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOON 99 PnL 992 LOCAL/ SOFT CASH GMIS LINE DESCRIPTION BLOCK GRANT MATCH* FEDERAL TOTAL TOTAL** ACT CODE BUS TROLLEY PURCHASE $0 $30,000 $120,000 $150,000 $120,000 11.13.09 BUS <30 FI' (CUTAWAY) $0 $50,000 $200,000 $250,000 $200,000 11.13.04 TERMINAL LEASE $0 $1,750 $7,000 $8,750 $7,000 11.36.03 BUS SIGNS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 11.32.09 BUS SHELTERS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 11.32.10 BUS WASHING SYSTEM $0 $12,000 $48,000 $60,000 $48,000 11.42.20 LEASE BUS ADMIN $0 $4,400 $17,600 $22,000 $17,600 11.46.01 LEASE BUS YARD $0 $1,800 $7,200 $9,000 $7,200 11.46.05 MAINTENANCE CAPITALIZATION $0 $7,500 $30,000 $37,500 $30,000 11.17.00 CONTINGENCY $0 $3,273 $13,090 $16,363 $13,090 99.99.00 SUBTOTAL CAPITAL $0 5110,723 $442,890 $553,613 $442,890 Percent of Total 0% 20% 80% OPERATING EXPENSES $308,743 $0 $209,980 $518,723 $518,723 30.09.00 SUBTOTAL OPS $308,743 $0 $209,980 $518,723 $518,723 Percent of Total 60% 0*/ 401% TRAVEL $1,000 $0 $1,000 $2,000 $2,000 50:10.00 FEES $500 $0 $500 $1,000 $1,000 50.20.00 HOUSING/MEALS $1,000 $0 $1,000 $2,000 $2,000 5030.00 SUBTOTAL TRAINING $2,500 $0 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 Percent of Total Soya 0•/* SO% Local/ Soft Cash Summary Block Grant Match* Federal Total Total** Capital $0 $110,723 $442,890 $553,613 $442,890 Operations $308,743 $0 $209,980 $518,723 $518,723 Ting $2,500 $0 $2,500 $5,000 $5,000 Grant Total $311,243 $110,723 $655,370 51,077,336 $966,613 • The required match for Section 5307 capital assistance will be met through an agreement to use toU revenue as a credit toward the ton -Federal matching share. ** Cash Total is the amount of actual cash fimdmg and does not reflect soft -match. This is the amount reflected on Form 424, Application for Federal Funding Assistance. 17 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOON 99 PnL 992 BOOK 99 fnU 993 PUBLIC HEARING - AMERICAN TOWER SYSTEM'S REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPROVAL TO ERECT 300' TOWER IN NORTH COUNTY PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Darryl K. Hift who on oath says that the is President of the Press -Journal, a daffy newspaper published at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being hi-I")0>j CGP in the lished in said newspaper in the Issues or–/)yY' L /99'c Court, was Pub- Arrant further says that the said Press%bumal is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, In said Indian River County Florida, and that to said newspaper las heretofore been continuously published In said Indian River County, Florida, each daffy and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post office lo Vero Beach, =Ian Indian River County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant further says that he has nelther paid Thor pronged any person, firth or corporation any discamt, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing fig nna►►dvertsement for publicatlon to said rewspaw. SMvtfiTt'to�h��4ubscribed before me this -2— day ACAL— A.D.1 !y Comm. Expires August25,1997 ` iA\:.11AA. PRk4rUrr.N(rrARYPCBUC ) No. CC310M = s•at� of Flonde Nt• t.xtnrn emon %Auzmt 23 1997 omrur+inn .rumwr L:C3 mm. 4SEAL) pr.° 4lF�F„F slv�,�d• oto : SANnRA A. FSCOTT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARNG NOUN of hearUtg to consider the grar�ttrq of e. dexception use approval •for a Za"1 nunurlica *M tower. The Abject bwned stn�ro�ped is JIM bird Street yJoseMnTract 2147 0} the ISla1. See the above map for the focaticn. A pLd* roaring at which parties •in interest and citlzens shall have an opportwllty to be hard, will fie held by the Bard -of Ildian A �County.lftn �Ftoida, Un the Can`{y s,. located at 1840 25tln�Skeet, Vero Bach, Flor-p JIM uesd. Anyone �Dewer 3.1998may wish to aattp8�015 am. decision VAft rosy be made at ft mewing WPI � Sore that a verbatim record of the proceedings is Made. which incudes testimony and evidence upon which the Is based. ANYONE appeal WHONEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODA- TION FOR THIS MEETING MUST CONTACT THE COUNTY'S AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COORDINATOR AT 567-M X223 AT 1EAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEET- IV, INDIAN -RIVER COUNTY t, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ;Nur. 8, B� ran B. Adams 1349209 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/22/96: TO: James .Chandler County Administrator D S ON HEAD CONCURRENCE: Robert M. Keats ,CP Community De�velopme Dire for THROUGH: Stan Boling; AICP Planning Director FROM: Eric Blad �F Staff Planner, Current Development DATE: November 22, 1996 SUBJECT: American Tower Systems' Request for Special Exception Use Approval to Erect a 300' Tower in the North County It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of December 3, 1996. 18 DECEMBER 3, 1996 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: Houston Cuozzo Group, Inc., on behalf of American Tower Systems, has submitted an application requesting site plan administrative approval and special exception use approval to construct an unmanned 300' self -supported communications tower and associated equipment building. The subject tower site is to be located at 12280 83rd Street, approximately 2 miles south of CR 512, west of I-95 (see attachment #2). The proposed tower site is a .92 acre lease area in the northern third of an overall 6.32 acre site. In the southeast corner of the overall site, an existing single family dwelling is occupied by the lessor. Because the proposed tower exceeds 140' in height, and because the site is located within an A-1 zoning district, special exception use approval must be granted for construction of the tower. At its regular meeting of October 24, 1996, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by vote of 5 to 0, recommended that the Board grant special exception use approval with the conditions stated in the recommendation section of this report (see attachment #4). On November 5, 1996, the Board adopted a six month moratorium on applications for communications towers such as the one proposed with this application. However, the moratorium specifically excluded complete applications in process as of November 5, 1996. This is such an application. Therefore, this application is not affected by the moratorium and is to be const e5 the The Board is now to approve, approve with conditions, or deny the special exception use request. Pursuant to Section 971.05 of the LDRs, the Board of County Commissioners is to consider the appropriateness of the requested use for the subject site and its impact on surrounding properties. The County may attach any conditions and safeguards necessary to mitigate impacts and to ensure compatibility of the use with the surrounding area. Staff has reviewed the submitted proposal and has granted site plan administrative approval subject to the Board granting special exception use approval and any conditions attached to that approval. Therefore, the administrative site plan approval will become effective if and when the Board grants special exception use approval. ANALYSIS: • General Land Development Regulations 1. Land Use Designation: AG -1, Agricultural (up to 1 unit per 5 acres) 2. Zoning Classification: A-1, Agricultural (up to 1 unit per 5 acres) 3. Area of Development: 0.92 acres (lease area from Stone property) 4. Subject Parcel Area: 6.32 acres overall (Stone property) 5. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Residence/A-1 South: Residence/A-1 East: Vacant/A-1 West: Vacant/A-1 19 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 PA,f 994 Box 99 F.auE 995 6. Airport Zoning Ordinance Regulations: The proposed 300' tower would extend into one of the county's "height notification zones." Pursuant to the county's height notification and other airport zoning ordinance regulations, the applicant has been notified that it must file a notice of proposed construction form with the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), to obtain the FAA's obstruction determination on the proposed tower. If the FAA determines that the proposed tower does not exceed federal obstruction standards, then the applicant will need to obtain an "airport construction permit" from staff. That permit merely requires compliance with any limitations or conditions noted in the FAAs determination. If, however, the FAA determines that the proposed tower exceeds federal obstruction standards, then the applicant will need -to obtain an "airport construction variance" from the Board of Adjustment. Such a variance can be approved only upon satisfaction of various air traffic safety criteria. The applicant has informed staff that the appropriate notification information has been filed with the FAA. The applicant has also acknowledged that, upon receipt of the FAA's determination, it will apply for a county "airport construction permit". Prior to site plan release, the applicant must obtain a county "airport construction permit" or "airport construction variance". 7. Building Area: 600 sq. ft. (unmanned, electrical equipment building) 8. Open Space: Required: 80.0% Provided: 95.5% 9. Traffic Circulation: The tower lease area is to be accessed from 83rd Street via a private driveway that runs north and south along the east boundary of the overall site. In order to establish access rights, a proposed 20' wide access easement will be created. The easement necessary to serve the proposed tower must be recorded into the public records prior to release of the approved site plan. Due to the low traffic generation associated with an unmanned tower site, traffic engineering has approved the proposed access. 10. Off -Street Parking: Required: 2 unpaved Provided: 2 unpaved Note: County off-street parking regulations for towers require two (2) parking spaces. The spaces may be fully sodded or otherwise stabilized as approved by the Public Works Director. The stabilized parking spaces provided for the subject site have been approved by the Public Works Director. 11. Landscape Plan: For towers, such as this one, that exceed 140' in height in agricultural zoning districts, the lowest 50' of the tower must be screened from adjacent properties. Initially some screening will be provided by existing pines and myrtles on the overall site. However, in order to provide for all required screening, additional pine trees and myrtles are proposed to be planted along the perimeter of the tower lease area. Therefore, the specific land use criteria of section 971.44(2) are satisfied. 12. Stormwater Management: The Stormwater Management Plan has been approved by the Public Works Department. 20 DECEMBER 3, 1996 13. Utilities: The proposed site is outside of the utilities service area. Given the type of use, no water or wastewater services are required. Therefore, county utilities has no objection to approval of the site plan and use request. 14. Health & Rehabilitative Services (HRS): The HRS Environmental Health Unit acknowledges that the site will not require a potable water supply or sanitary facility, and has no objections to approval of the site plan and use request. • Special Exception Use Criteria 15. Specific Land Use Criteria: The applicant must satisfy the following specific land use criteria which apply to the erection of a tower exceeding 140' in height within an A-1 zoning district. A. General criteria for all towers exceeding 70' in height. 1. All towers not related to amateur radio communications use shall have setbacks from all property lines equal to one hundred ten (110) percent of the height of the proposed structure. This setback provision may be waived or modified if the applicant submits a certified, signed and sealed statement from a Florida registered professional engineer stating that the tower would collapse within the designed and specified fall radius depicted on the plans. Towers related to amateur radio communication use need only satisfy building setbacks for the zoning district in which the tower is located. This less stringent setback provision is in recognition of the FCC's PRB-1 preemption for amateur radio communications. 2. In cases where the tower is not related to amateur radio communications use, the fall radius (one hundred ten (110) percent of the tower height or other approved design fall radius) shall not encroach upon existing off-site structures or adjacent residentially designated property; Note: The project engineer for the tower has provided a general description of the tower design, and has stated the tower is designed to fall within the radius of the guy wires, which is 100(see attachment #5). The tower is set back 134' from the nearest property line, and approximately 350' from the on- site residence occupied by the lessor. Pursuant to the specific land use criteria, the tower's fall radius (1001) is contained on the subject site and does not encroach upon existing structures. 3. The distance of any guy anchorage or similar device shall be at least five (5) feet from any property line; 4. All accessory structures shall be subject to the height restrictions provided in Accessory uses, Chapter 917; 21 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 997 5. If more than two hundred twenty (220) voltage is necessary for the operation of the facility and is present in a ground grid or in the tower, signs located every twenty (20) feet and attached to the fence or wall shall display in large bold letters the following: "HIGH VOLTAGE - DANGER"; 6. No equipment, mobile or immobile, which is not used in direct support of the transmission or relay facility shall be stored or parked on the site unless repairs to the facility are being made (applies only on A-1, A-2, or A-3 zoned property); 7. _ No tower shall be permitted to encroach into or through any established public or private airport approach path as provided in the airport height limitations. All proposed towers shall satisfy the airport zoning ordinance requirements. 8. Towers proposed to be located in the RFD, RS -1, RS - 2, RS -3, RS -6, RT -6, RM -3, RM -4, RM -6, RM -8, RM -10, RMH-6, RMH-8, Con -2, Con -3, R-BCID, AIR -1, and ROSE -4 zoning districts shall be accessory to the principal site use and shall meet standard building code requirements for structures. B. Specific criteria for towers over 140' in height requiring special exception use approval. 1. Suitable protective anti -climb fencing and a landscape planting screening shall be provided and maintained around the structure and accessory attachments. Where the first fifty (50) feet of a tower is visible to the public, the applicant shall provide one canopy tree per three thousand (3,000) square feet of the designated fall radius. The trees shall be planted in a pattern which will obscure the base area of the tower, without conflicting with the guy wires of the tower; 2. All towers shall submit a conceptual tower lighting .plan. Louvers or shields may be required as necessary to keep light from shining down on surrounding properties. Strobe lights must be used unless prohibited by other agencies; Note: The applicant has agreed to install the least obtrusive tower lighting system allowed by the FAA (i.e. a combination day/night tower lighting system that provides white strobe lighting during the day and red pulsing lighting during the night). 3. The reviewing body shall consider the impact of the proposed tower on residential subdivisions near the project site; 4. All property owners within six hundred (600) feet of the property boundary shall receive written notice; 5. Applicants shall explain in writing why no other existing tower facility could be used to meet the applicant's transmitting/receiving needs. An application may be denied if existing tower facilities can be used; 22 DECEMBER 3, 1996 M M M M M Note: The applicant, American Tower Systems (ATS), provides tower infrastructure, but is not itself a wireless communications company. ATS has commitments and/or is negotiating with wireless communication service companies to locate facilities on the tower. For the proposed tower, ATS has indicated that its clients include PrimeCo, Sprint, General Wireless, and several paging and radio users. Two users (PrimeCo and Sprint) are committed to use the proposed tower. The applicant has provided correspondence from AT&T Wireless that the Berry Groves AT&T tower (approved by the Board on September 3, 1996) is unable to support ATS's clients. (see attachment #6). Additional correspondence has been provided which indicates that AT&T's Berry Groves Tower is not structurally capable of supporting the number of microwave antennae to be accommodated by the ATS tower. Even though ATS is not a communications provider, ATS has indicated that the tower space needed by its clients is not currently available in the north county. It is staff's position that, pursuant to current LDR criteria, the applicant has demonstrated a need for the proposed tower. The applicant has submitted justification for the proposed tower location (see attachment #6). 6. Towers shall be designed to accommodate multiple users; 7. A condition of approval for any tower application shall be that the tower shall be available for other parties and interests. This shall be acknowledged in a written agreement between the applicant and the county, on a form acceptable to the county, that will run with the land. Note: The applicant is currently finalizing the language of this agreement with the county attorney's office. The agreement must be finalized prior to release of the approved site plan. Each of these 15 criteria has been addressed by the applicant, subject to conditions referenced in the analysis. 16. Dedications and Improvements: The LDRs do not require any dedications or improvements connected with the proposed development of this site. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the analysis performed, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant special exception use approval for the requested tower with the following conditions: 1. That prior to site plan release, the applicant shall obtain either a county "airport construction permit" or "airport construction variance". 2. That prior to site plan release, the applicant shall provide the following: a. An executed agreement acceptable to the County Attorney that acknowledges that the tower shall be available for other parties and interests. 23 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 9,F I BOOK 99 mUE 999 b. Documentation, acceptable to the planning staff, that the tower shall be provided with the least obtrusive lighting system allowed by the FAA, as described under item 15.B.2. of this report. 3. That, if the communication use of the tower is abandoned for a period of twelve (12 ) consecutive months, the tower shall be dismantled_and removed from the site. U Planning Director Stan Boling presented staff's recommendation for approval subject to 3 conditions, noting that this application came in previous to the moratorium. He advised that this application is not affected by the moratorium and is to be considered under the existing LDRs. Commissioner Eggert asked how far the tower is from the single-family dwelling located in the southeast corner of the site, and Director Boling explained that the tower is located 400 feet from the house which is occupied by a tenant who has not raised any objections. Director Boling advised that landscaping is proposed within the leased areas and the owner's areas. Chairman Adams asked why no landscaping is planned for the east side, and Director Adams explained that there is a stabilized driveway from the roadway on the east side, but landscaping could be done along the roadway area. Commissioner Eggert understood that the canal runs along the east boundary line, also. Chairman Adams opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Warren Dill, attorney representing American Tower Systems introduced several representatives from Sprint and PrimeCo who would be happy to answer any questions the Board may have. He stressed that co -location is very important to his client whose goal is to get as many users on the tower as possible. Attorney Dill realized that towers are a sensitive subject and that a lot of good ideas came out of the workshop held on November 12. He understood the County's interest lies in reducing the proliferation of towers within Indian River County and is encouraging co -location and stealth towers in residential areas. He also understood that the County's desire is to discourage towers in the urban service area because of concerns about the visibility of towers and levels DECEMBER 3, 1996 24 � � r of lighting. Attorney Dill emphasized that American Tower Systems is addressing those concerns in a very positive manner in this application. -This tower is designed to hold 12-15 other users and his clients have written commitments from PrimeCo and Sprint, an oral agreement with Nextel, and are negotiating with General Wireless, Inc. as well as several paging, two-way and specialized mobile radio ("SMR") users. Attorney Dill advised that the request is for a location in a rural area west of I-96 that will have low visibility, and that his client's application meets all the requirements being proposed in the LDR amendments. Based on that, he urged the Board to approve their application. Jim Eisenstein, chief operating officer of American Tower Systems, addressed an issue raised at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting about why American Tower Systems cannot use the AT&T Wireless tower facility located at Berry Groves. Next, he explained that they want to build out the I-95 corridor looking for seamless coverage so that people driving up or down I-95 never lose a call. They are building towers in Martin County and all the way up to the Brevard County line. They need two towers for seamless coverage in Indian River County. They have one at Central Assembly of God and the Fellsmere site will allow them to link up to the north county area. Chairman Adams asked if Sabre Communications had designed the proposed tower, and Mr. Eisenstein explained that Sabre designed it with American Towers Systems. He emphasized that American Tower Systems is not in the cellular phone business but in the business of constructing towers for other companies to use and co -location is their -main objective. Chairman Adams asked if the engineer that signs off on the tower works for American Tower Systems, and Mr. Eisenstein said, "No." He explained that the tower is being designed to handle winds of incredible velocity. The equipment would fall off before the tower would fall, towers are designed to fall on top of themselves. Chairman Adams asked if the equipment would fall within the 100 ft. design radius, and Mr. Eisenstein answered affirmatively. The Board indicated their desire to have the engineer seal a letter to that effect on behalf of American Tower Systems. DECEMBER 3, 1996 25 90OX 99 PAGEI000 il"A BOOK U F ,u AUJ Chairman Adams noted that she took personal affront to comments about people living in agricultural areas having a greater or lesser lifestyle than people residing in cities. She emphasized that people choose to live in rural areas to get away from the city hustle and bustle and enjoy the serene environment. There being no others who wished to be heard, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, to approve staff's recommendation for approval subject to the 3 conditions listed. Under discussion, Commissioner Macht suggested that some language be added to the agreement requiring that a radiation pattern be sealed by an engineer. Commissioner Macht asked if their radiation pattern was computer projected, and someone from the audience stated that it was. Chairman Adams wished to see the letter from the engineer about the tower fall area: , eAh SA13 RE COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION 300 NW. 75 NWO • PA. BOX pt . SWUX CrM IOWA #110 TELOWNE: M33 ?!able • iws: (n23 U94M November 20. 1 M Ameflcan Twos r Systema "W Nath ConOress Ave Suite 1750 Boca Raton. FL 33487 Attn: Gary Hess Dear Mr. Hess. I am wrttw4 mo tester in reterence to your repued for Satbs CommuniMions Corporation to determine the mode of 001spse of the guyed towers you have adored for your I-" nstw** in Florida. As You WON know. communication towers an destined in stria accordance with the Eiectr+orros MduWy Association Standard MAM^.ffi•F as well ae tool Widirq codes Futthw. Amaban Toaer Stretems has spedfled that we design for extra rigidity. Hav ft done lhls you have Incnsased the weght and smvivni capecky of the tower. DECEMBER 3, 1996 26 Aahough S is qt*e rare for a guyed tower to CaVe e, Moo faVUms occur in cat"rophic Minds such as hurricanes or tomoo ads. The towers haw a survhra! e+tpacay of 8Wm&rAWy IbO mph. in wW spans of this MapYpft. total devastatlon to tete sam "ng arw would ooatr. Because of the vartaes levels of guy csbla dcs%MW b supW the towers. a is vwhtal i ftnpoasta for the tower to fan in a sindgM one Re a fres ndoht. yhe eXPacted node of Collapse would be upon ftWf in an aocmrdion lupe fashion wah debrb confined W1111110ate redlus of the gut► adge anomm Fa the Feasmsrs• Florida Uftw. the Calf area would Dred► be wahln on feet frown the base of the lower. We trust that this utfomw"On confirms your knowbidge and our survive rather than eopaW. Please lot us know ff u have a def that towers am designed lo Information YOU ny tAtesfbns or reque,e addlikm l Sinew". BABRE CC30MUNICATI .* A �— -- . izlDu . P. . Engineer - ono , er► W. VW. VW • TOw®t ourso a sass SUPPOKttrtm PM Vaeftowarm aw.►TtoKa .a, aTad s Coft=nff aTMueiuwvL �wa.t►sts-artetwatro ttstiwiaioMw� serevrcea . uwrtCTtoe a N&MTMWJM THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. The Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Adams inquired about the tower change at the Central Assembly of God location, and Director Boling advised that they are going to construct a replacement tower that will accommodate multiple users and will be no taller than the existing tower. Commissioner Macht stated that he would have liked to have been briefed on that change. DECEMBER 3, 1996 26 a BOOK 99 F'AGE¢00 PUBLIC HEARING — REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE . APPROVAL FOR EXPANSION OF EXISTING PLACE OF WORSHIP — UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP INC. PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the ur>derslgrted authority personally appeared Darryl K. HWts who on oath says that he is President of the Press_JOumal, a r �wapapar pubes at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertlsemellt, betrrg In to matter of in the fished In said newspaper In the issues off 'f u�- c 1 Court, was pub Affiant further says that the said Press,laimet is a newspaper Published at Vero:each fn said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published in said Indian River County, Florida, each daffy and hes been entered as second class mail mater at the post office in Vero Beach, In said Indian River County, Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the fust publication of the attached copy of advertisement: and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor prondsed any person, flrrrt or corporation arty discount. rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of secauing firm advertisement for publication In said newspaper. Un -VY iftdubscribed before me (I day A.D. � 1/tiak `�K, My Comm. Expires. °s AlgUsl 25, 1997 SA DRA A. VRF.Srun. NaFARy PUBLIC. ( I Ido CC31M4$ State of Florida :Av Conunleslun E . Au P nmm.�rwmn . utn r. CC310945 OF FLS,,.• SIS ed Notary: ANnpA A. PRI. Orr I- - K.W NOTICE OF PUBLIC REARM Wdoe of having to Consider the granting pa cial "C81711011 of s oace use pprovai far an expanstort to a IS Wesently owned by the UnkariartnW=Fps Veto- Beach.• •Uta: •and located- In: Section 18, Town. and Range 39. See the above map for," citizens public ship have a t with Parties in interest, and wig be held by the Board of Catr.opponw* to �rrliSelCom of � ��sCounty,fFiorida, to . Canty Administration BuDs- ing, located at 1840 25th Street, ac BuBd- loa on T Vero Beach, Floc Y• December 3,1996aapt 9:05 am. whichsmay bye made et this wish tmoeeipeal any decision g sure that a verbatkn record of the prowill ms is made, which I ctudes testimony and evidence upon which the eaj is based. ANYONE W O NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODA- TION FOR THIS MEETING MUST CONTACT THE (ADA) COORDINATOR WITH AT 587 7(� ACT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEET ING. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY•s-Fran B. Adams Nov. 8.1998 1349204 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/21/96: 27 DECEMBER 3, 1996 TO: James E. Chandler County Commissioners DI ,IDN HEAD CONCU13RENCE: Robert M. Keating, AI2P Community Development Director THROUGH: Stan Boling, �AICP Planning Director FROM: John W. McCoy, AICP kv' Senior Planner, Current Development DATE: November 21, 1996 SUBJECT: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Inc.'s Request for Special Exception Use Approval for an Expansion to its Existing Place of Worship It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of December 3, 1996. BACKGROUND: John Dean & Associates, P.A. has submitted an application for special exception use and major site plan approval for the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The plan proposes a significant, two phase expansion of the existing facility, which is located on the west side of 43rd Avenue just south of 4th Street. The subject property is zoned RS -3 which requires special exception approval for an expansion of greater than 10% to a place of worship. Pursuant to section 971.05 of the LDRs, the Board of County Commissioners is to consider the appropriateness of the requested use based on the submitted site plan and suitability of the site for that use. The Board may approve, approve with conditions or deny the special exception use. The County may attach any conditions and safeguards necessary to mitigate impacts and to ensure compatibility of the use with the surrounding area. •Planning and Zoning Commission Action At its regular meeting of October 24, Commission voted unanimously (5-0) grant special exception use approval major site plan approval, subject to exception use request (see attachment approves the special exception use approval will become effective. ANALYSIS: 1996, the Planning and Zoning to recommend that the Board with a condition, and granted Board approval of the special #6). Therefore, if the Board request, the major site plan 1. Size of Site: 104,974 sq. ft. or 2.41 acres 2. Zoning Classification: RS -3, Residential Single Family (up to 3 units per acre) 28 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 Ij << 004 4. 5. BOOK 99 i'#! JE 100 Land Use Designation: L-1, Low Density 1 (up to 3 units per acre) Building Area: Existing: 2,473 sq. ft. After Phase I: 6,414 sq. ft. After Phase II: 11,200 sq. ft. Note: The above figures are cumulative, and Phase II represents the total building area at build -out. Impervious Area: Existing: 26,709 sq. ft. After Phase I: 37,465 sq. ft. After Phase II: 49,719 sq. ft. Note: The above figures are cumulative, and Phase II represents the total impervious area at build -out. 6. Open Space: Required: 40% Existing: 75% After Phase I: 59% After Phase II: 47% Note: The above figures represent the total open space on the site per phase and do not reflect any credit for a 5,625 square foot.pond nor the grassed parking area. 7. Traffic Circulation: The proposed site plan will not affect the project's 43rd Avenue access. All parking spaces will be accessed from an internal driveway which will access 43rd Avenue. Additional parking and a looped driveway will be provided with Phase II. The access and internal circulation plan has been approved by the County's. Traffic Engineering Division. 8. Phasing: The first phase will include a stand alone fellowship building, additional parking and a drainage system to serve the build -out design. The second phase will be an expansion of the Phase I building, additional parking lot area, and some minor drainage conveyance system improvements. Prior to site plan release for Phase II, an administrative approval will be required to finalize the Phase II landscape plan. 9. Off -Street Parking: Required Phase I: Provided Phase I: Required Phase II: Provided Phase II: 54 spaces (cumulative) 55 spaces (cumulative) 84 spaces (cumulative) 84 spaces (cumulative) 10. Stormwater Management: The stormwater management plan has been approved by the public works department, and the applicant will obtain a Type "B" stormwater management permit prior to site plan release. 11. Utilities: The site is presently served by county water and an on-site septic system. The site will continue to be served by county water, and a new septic system will be constructed for the expansion. These utility provisions have been approved by the Department of Environmental Health Department. 29 DECEMBER 3, 1996 Utility Services and 12. Environmental Issues: No upland preservation or wetland requirements apply. Environmental planning staff has no objections to site plan approval. 13. Landscape Plan: The landscape plan meets the requirements of Chapter 926- for Phase I. The required buffers for Phase II will be constructed with the Phase I landscape improvements. 14. Dedications and Improvements: None are applicable. 15. Specific Land Use Criteria: The application must satisfy all applicable criteria for a place of worship. The place of worship specific land use criteria are as follows: a. No building or structure shall be located closer than thirty (30) feet to any property line abutting a residential use or residentially designated property; Note: The new structures comply with the 30' setback requirement. b. Access shall be from a major thoroughfare unless otherwise approved by the public works department; Note: Access is from 43rd Avenue, which is classified on the adopted Thoroughfare Plan map as a minor arterial. C. Any accessory residential use, day care facility or school upon the premises shall provide such additional lot area as required for such use by this section and shall further be subject to all conditions set forth by the reviewing procedures and standards for that particular use. Accessory residential uses may include covenants, monasteries, rectories or parsonages as required by these regulations; Note: No accessory uses are proposed at this time, and none will be approved with this application. d. Type "C" screening shall be provided along all property boundaries where the facility is located adjacent to a single-family residentially designated property. Type "D" screening shall be provided along all property *boundaries when the facility is located adjacent to a multi -family residential designated property. Note: All required buffers are depicted on the plans and will be planted with Phase I. Staff has verified that the site plan application satisfies all of the applicable specific land use criteria. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the above analysis, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant special exception approval for the proposed expansion to the place of worship, with the following condition: 1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for Phase II, the applicant shall submit an administrative approval that finalizes the landscape plan for Phase II. 30 DECEMBER 3, 1996 took 9 BOOK 99 f'.�, c 4O U Planning Director Stan Boling presented staff's recommendation for special exception use approval subject to administrative approval of a landscaping plan for Phase II. He noted there is no day care or school being proposed, and if a proposal comes in for either of those uses, it would have to come back to the Board for approval. Chairman Adams opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. John Dean, architect representing the applicant, stated that they have met all requirements for special exception use approval and their proposal received a 5-0 recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission. There being no others who wished to be heard, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously granted special exception use approval to Unitarian Universalist Fellowship's request subject to the condition set out in staff's recommendation. 31 DECEMBER 3, 1996 PUBLIC HEARING - IRC UTILITY SERVICES 9 REQUEST FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE APPROVAL FOR EXPANSION OF SOUTH COUNTY SUB -REGIONAL WASTEWATER PLANT PRESS -JOURNAL Published Daily Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: STATE OF FLORIDA Before the undersigned authority personally appeared Darryl K. Hicks who on Oasays that he is President of the Press -Journal, umal, a daffy newspaper published at Vero Beach In Indian River County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertlsement, being a. ,W) U In to fished in said newspaper in the issues'"'— Court, was pub - Affiant further says that the said Press -Journal Is a newspaper published at Vero Beach, In said Indian River County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore been continuously published In said Indian River County, Florida, each daily and has been entered as second class mail matter at the post ottks In Vero Beach, in said Indian River County, Florida, for a period of one year rnehd preceding the fast publication of the attached copy of advertisement; end affiant further says that he has neither pail Thor prontsed arty person, firm acorporation for discount, lon� . comrrdasion or refund for the purpose7= searrghg tis �latpseman publics newspaper. yP Swom to ft4b before me this day of , ail` A.D. 19Zia" �L I,• L My Comm. Expires': August25,1997 I M.MMA A. PRESCOTT. NO ARY PUBUC. NO. C1i31�45 a State of Florida. My Commission " . Au t 29. 1897 eLIOMMIeRmn NUMM.r _ I �r� P\OPc ••..t"06 o �r / Nolan^ SAP --)QA A. Pr.,F. r arr 1 T r RM -4 ske� •:;:r�:•'r%•:•v { �:�:•:=vim NOTICE OF PUBLIC FEARNG • dNotice of haft to consider the granting of spe- al exception use approval for anm lite sough county wastewater treatment ep�The Sub• Jett propaen�dy Is presently owned by Indian River &W Range 40. See the abovlocated In e 3ft location. c �Mp 33 A pubfk hearing it which parties In Interest and dbm shall have an opportunity to be heard, will be held by the, Board m County Commissioners of Indian River County. Florida..In—ft Canty Ca nls- 1g;'•loceted'at 1840 251h Street; VerofftlKlIfim ;Ida an Tuagday, December 3,1996 at 9:00m� , Which may be maAnyona *who de at this wish towianyneed deto en - am that a verbatim record of the proceedings is nada, which Includes testimony and evidence upon which the Is based. ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODA- TION FOR THIS MEETING MUST CONTACT THE COUNTY'S AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) COORDINATOR AT 587.8000 X223 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEET- ING. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY a , BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BY -s -Fran B. Adam Ji W. 8, 1996 1349199 r:d The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/25/96: TO: James Chandler County Administrator DIj;1'4.ION HEAD CONCURRENCE : Robert 9. Keating, CP Community Development Di ector THROUGH: Stan Boling, ATCP Planning Director FROM: John W. McCoy, AICP. ,1( Senior Planner, Current Development DATE: November 25, 1996 SUBJECT: Indian River County Utility Services' Request for Special Exception Use Approval for an Expansion of the South County Sub -Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant 32 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 pv1 E1Q0 BOOK 99 Pn,4009 It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its regular -Weting of December 3, 1996. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AND BACKGROUND: Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. has submitted an application for special exception use and major site plan approval to construct an expansion of the existing south county wastewater treatment plant. The subject property is zoned RS -6, Residential Single Family (up to 6 units/acre) and RM -6, Residential Multi -Family (up to 6 units/acre), and is located at the northeast corner of 25th Street S.W. and 6th Avenue S.W., and 100' north of the St. Lucie County line (see attachment #2). Regional and sub -regional wastewater treatment plants are considered a major utility use which requires special exception use approval in the RS -6 zoning district. The proposed expansion requires special exception use approval since it will result in a facility area increase of more than 10%. The applicant proposes to expand the existing .85 million gallon per day (mgpd) plant to a four ( 4 ) mgpd plant. The first phase will expand the facility to 2 mgpd and will include a loop road which will ring all future improvements. A second phase will expand the plant to 4 mgpd. Pursuant to Section 971.05 of the LDRs (land development regulations), the Board of County Commissioners is to consider the appropriateness of the requested use based on the submitted site plan and suitability of the site for that use. The Board may approve, approve with conditions or deny the special exception use. The County may attach any conditions and safeguards necessary to mitigate impacts and to ensure compatibility of the use with the surrounding area. Planning and Zoning Commission Action At its regular meeting of October 24, 1996, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to grant conditional major site plan approval, subject to the Board of County Commissioners action on the special exception use request. The Commission also voted unanimously to recommend that the Board grant special exception use approval with the condition presented in staff's report to the Commission, and an additional condition added by the Commission during its consideration of the request. The additional condition was in response to input received at the Commission meeting from Bob Swift developer of Indian River Club, a golf course community adjacent to the treatment plant site. Mr. Swift expressed concerns with tree preservation and the buffer along the northeast side of the plant, where the expansion would clear existing vegetation between the Indian River Club golf course and the existing utility plant facilities. In response to those concerns, the Commission recommended that county utilities accommodate additional buffering and tree preservation to the most reasonable extent possible, including a minor re -design of the facility expansion. ANALYSIS: 1. Size of Overall Site: 25.09 acres or 1,092,920 sq. ft. 2. Zoning Classifications: RS -6, Residential Single Family (up to 6 units per acre) and RM -6, Residential Multi -Family (up to 6 units per acre) 3. Land Use Designation: L-2, Low Density 2 (up to 6 units per acre) 33 DECEMBER 3, 1996 4. Building Area: Existing Building: Proposed Buildings: Total: 3,350 sq. ft. 1,900 sq. ft. (Phase I) 5,250 sq. ft. 5. Phasing: The applicant is proposing to construct a variety of structures in Phase I. These include: an aeration basin, chlorine contact basins and clarifiers, anaerobic anoxic basins, and an electrical equipment building. The addition of these structures in Phase I will expand the plant's capacity to two (2) million gallons per day (mgpd). Phase I will also include a loop road which will ring most proposed Phase I and II structures. Phase II will include similar plant structures which will expand the plant's capacity from 2 mgpd to 4 mgpd. 6. Impervious Area: Existing: 62,778 sq. ft. Phase I: 39,641 sq. ft. Phase II: 18,073 sq. ft. Total Build -Out: 120,492 sq. ft. 7. Open Space: Required: 40.00% Existing: 63.03% After Phase I: 49.72% After Phase II: 48.06% Note: Phase II reflects a build -out condition. The open space percentage does not reflect any credit for waterbodies on site. 8. Traffic Circulation: The plant will continue to be accessed from 6th Avenue S.W. The paved loop road will be constructed in Phase I to improve internal circulation. The traffic engineering division has approved the access and traffic circulation pattern. 9. Off -Street Parking: Required: 5 spaces (existing) Proposed: 5 spaces (existing) Note: It is anticipated that no additional parking demand will be generated by the proposed expansion. 10. Stormwater Management: The stormwater management plan has been approved by the Public Works Department, and a Type "B" stormwater permit will be obtained by the applicant prior to site plan release. 11. Landscape Plan: The landscape plan is in conformance with Chapter 926, including the buffers required by the specific land use criteria for major utilities uses. 12. Utilities: The facility will continue to be serviced by an on- site well and county wastewater services. These utility provisions have been approved by the Department of Utility Services and the Environmental Health Department. 13. Dedications and Improvements: None are required. 14. Environmental Issues: Uplands: Since the site is greater than 5 acres, the native upland set-aside requirements of section 929.05 apply. The project site contains 1.41 acres of native upland habitat, and the applicant is proposing to preserve .41 acres or 30%. This exceeds the county's 15% preservation requirement. Since the DECEMBER 3, 1996 34 BOOK 99 Ph,EI010 I BOOK 99 F'AGE�o� site plan will control the county's use of the site, depiction on the site plan of the preservation area will prevent development of the preservation area. Wetlands: There is an existing 4.4 acre wetland on the site. Of the total 4.4 acres, the applicant is proposing to fill 1.5 acres with Phase I construction. To do so, the applicant is required to obtain wetland resource permits from Indian River County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). These permits will set out the required mitigation for the wetland filling. Environmental planning staff have verified that the proposal will meet county wetland mitigation requirements. Prior to site plan release, the applicant must obtain the necessary county and FDEP permits for such activity. 15. Concurrency: No increased traffic will be generated as a result- of the proposed expansion. Therefore, concurrency requirements do not apply. 16. Specific Land Use Criteria: The following criteria apply to major utility uses: a. Any power generation facility shall be consistent with the provisions of the Florida Electrical Power Plan Citing Act, Chapter 23, Section 23.09191 F.S.; Note: N/A b. All below -ground voltage cables within a utility right- of-way shall be made known to the public through the use of signs posted therein; Note: N/A C. The disposal of all waste, gaseous, liquid or solid, shall comply with all federal, state and local laws; Note: N/A d. Between all above -ground facilities, (except distribution and collection facilities) and adjacent properties having a residential land use designation, a Type "A" buffer (reduce to "B" buffer where abutting a local roadway, reduce to "C" buffer where abutting a Thoroughfare Plan roadway) (with six-foot opaque screening) as specified in Chapter 926, Landscaping; Note: A Type "A" buffer (the county's densest buffer type) will be provided along the north, south, and east property lines where new construction is proposed. The width of the buffer will vary from 30' to 60' as shown on attachment #3. The 30' width is the minimum dimension for a Type "A" buffer. The Utilities Department has exceeded the 30' width for the majority of the perimeter buffer area. Along the west property line a substantial buffer of existing vegetation will be left intact. There will be no new construction on the west half of the site. New landscaping material will be installed and, together with existing vegetation, will --meet the Type A buffer requirements. At the October 24th Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the project engineer hired by Utility Services was present. The project engineer answered questions from the Commission and stated that he would relay the Commission's comments regarding additional buffering and 35 DECEMBER 3, 1996 M M shifting the proposed plant to the Utilities Department. Planning staff has also relayed the Commission's recommendation to Utility Services staff. Since the October 24th meeting, Utility Department staff have confirmed what the project engineer stated at the Commission meeting, namely that moving the expanded plant more than 5' to the west (away from the Indian River Club golf course) is not feasible. Shifting the plant more than 5' would require a significant cost to relocate substantial, influent piping that "feeds" the plant raw sewage. Shifting the plant to the south (away from the golf course) is precluded by the presence of wetlands and wetland mitigation areas. Utility Department staff are scheduled to meet with Mr. Swift on November 26, 1996. The result of that meeting will be reported to the Board at the December 3, 1996 Board meeting. e. In all zoning districts except the industrial districts, all equipment, machinery, and facilities which cannot, by their size or nature, be located within an enclosed building shall be separated from adjacent properties having a residential land use designation by a Type "D" buffer -(with six-foot opaque screening) as specified in Chapter 926, Landscaping; Note: N/A f. Driveways located in close proximity to adjacent properties having a residential land use designation shall provide a six-foot opaque screening between the driveway and adjacent property. An eight -foot opaque screen may be required if deemed necessary to mitigate noise and visual impacts. Note: N/A Staff has verified that all of the applicable specific land use criteria are met by this application. 17. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Golf course (Indian River Club)/RM-6 South: Vacant/RS-6 East: Vacant, golf course (Indian River Club)/RS-6, RM -6 West: Single family residential/RS-6 RECOMMENDATION: Based on the analysis performed, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant special exception use approval, with the following condition: 1. Prior to site plan release, the applicant shall obtain a county wetland resource permit and an FDEP permit for the wetland filling proposed in Phase I. 36 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 f.A F_ BOOK 99 ml,4013 Planning Director Stan Boling presented staff's recommendation for approval subject to one condition. Using the ELMO projection system, he showed an aerial view of the site for the proposed expansion and neighboring Vero Beach Highlands and Indian River Club golf course. Director Boling advised that the Planning & Zoning Commission requested that consideration be given to additional buffering and shifting the proposed plant approximately 5 feet to the west, away from the Indian River Club golf course. He directed the Board's attention to the following memo received from Eric Grotke of CDM: CDMCamp Dresser & McKee Inc. FAX MEMORANDUM To: Robert O. Wisemen Indian River County Utilities Department From: Eric J. Grotke Date: November 27,1996 Subject: South County WWTP Expansion Meeting with Indian River Club A meeting was held in the Utilities Department conference room on November 26,1996 regarding the above referenced project. The following people were in attendance: Robert Wisemen, IRC UD John McCoy, IRC P&Z Bob Swift, Indian River Club Bob Ellis, Indian River Club Eric Grotke, CDM Mr. Swift expressed concerns regarding the plant expansion due to the proximity of planned homes along the golf course. The area of most concern is the northeastern portion of the County's property. The following modifications were discussed and approved by the County and the Indian River Club: 1. Use wax myrtle instead of dahoon holly in the designated buffer zone. 2. Oak trees proposed for the buffer zone in the northeast corner should be a minimal of ten (10) feet as required by the County ordinance. 3. The County will let the Indian River Club relocate existing trees to their property which must be removed due to construction. Mr. Swift still is concerned with the proposed buffer and the removal of the existing screening brush in the northeast portion of the property. Mr. Swift has requested that a six to eight feet high berm be placed around the property to aid in buffering the site. 37 DECEMBER 3, 1996 Commissioner Eggert inquired about the 6-8 ft. high berm, and Director Boling believed that Mr. Swift was in favor of doing the berm because of the grade levels. Commissioner Tippin stressed that every possible effort should be made to preserve the oak hammock shown at the top of the aerial. Commissioner Eggert asked if any of those trees have to be taken down, and Director Boling explained that, unfortunately, it was necessary due to the pattern of the driveway. Commissioner Eggert felt that a little imagination could have been used early on to construct the plant around those oak trees. Commissioner Ginn wished to hear the technical reasons why the engineering could not be done in such a way as to save those trees. Utilities Director Terry Pinto stated that they certainly want to keep as much vegetation as possible around the wastewater treatment plant. Eric Grotke of CDM explained that the planning the Board is referring to was considered before they ran the plans by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Primarily, the percolation ponds had to interconnect and be used during construction. The existing pipe lines restrict the plant being moved more than 2 or 3 feet. It would be quite costly to move the pipe lines around during construction. Chairman Adams felt we may put a higher value on those trees than it would cost to change the construction plans. Commissioner Ginn asked if the percolation pond to the west could be eliminated, and Mr. Grotke believed that the DEP might give us some latitude to use one of those ponds. After lengthy discussion about redesigning the expansion so as to preserve the oak hammock, the Board indicated their desire to table this item for 2 weeks. Commissioner Tippin offered to work with staff and the engineer on design, and asked for a tree relocation map. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously tabled this item for two weeks, until December 17, 1996 at 9:00 a.m., and directed staff to revisit the design with the objective of saving the oak hammock. 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Ob toalaei 3•d n°'16 w c� &V +•'s.° a 19. ,ry.Al,t •�� -u PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of County Cmftaloners of Indian River Caurtiy� Florida.' w8 as WM a Hearing on Tiesday, Deoernber-3. 1996 at 8:05 am. in the 840 -251h- SWK Bench Florida � 1 the adoptbn of an ordinance entitled: # AN ORDINANCE OF MDIAN RIVER 000N - TY, . FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER. 309 FAIR HOUSING," TO DELETE AWES - TRY, MARITAL STATIA AND AGEAS PROTECTED PASSES THEREB,Y AT TANNG CONSISTENCY: WITH FEDERAL AND STATE FAIR HOUSIM .LAWS, • AND 'TO PROVIDE FOR CODFIC1001% SEV , . ERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE BATE The txWosed ordinance nray be (nepected by the 4AJML,%= kbuskershours(8:30am..tothe to the B� o F�mCo mftaaimerathe Ofte d, 1840 25th Street,'Vero Beach, Florida. y at the._ k How I With ip kKerested t reeped to the pn;poeer ordF and be kqm who wish to 4, P*R*M which IterlOe. may be made Uric meetip WE few to won that a • verbatim record of the prooeedtngo Is • made,' which Inckdes testknony and Adenoe upon which. the appeal Is based UArritm who IIM e . aooarrmodalim for fS WHINDisab Aet (ADA) Coor6nator he Coirlh Amartmro 8000, Ext 223 at Inst 48 horns in adruioe of the meeth INDIAN RIVER COUNTY ..BOMW OF t M99T' Y FRAN B. ADAMS, CHAIRMAN Nov.23,1996 1352587 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/20/96: TO: Board of County Commissioners FROM: William G. Collins II - Deputy County Attorney DATE: I;' November 20, 1996 SUBJECT: Amendment to Chapter 309, Indian River County Code, "Fair Housing" In order to enhance the likelihood of obtaining funding from the DCA under a Community Development Block Grant program, the Board of County Commissioners on March 14, 1995 adopted Ordinance No. 95-7 which has been incorporated into the Indian River County Code as Chapter 309, Fair Housing. During the past year I determined that the county ordinance adopted at the DCAIs request was broader than the federal Fair Housing Act or the Florida Fair Housing Act. While the state and federal act prohibit discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and handicap, the local ordinance also includes as protected classes those discriminated against based on _ancestry, marital status, and acre. During the adoption hearing, concerns were expressed regarding the application of this ordinance to housing for the elderly. As a result, code section 309.04.(3)h. exempts from operation of the act any person who wishes to restrict sales, rentals, leases, or occupancies to persons over age 55, to the extent allowed by state or federal law. The term "ancestry" seems redundant of "national origin". The only court case located which discusses "marital status" was County of Dane v. Norman, a Wisconsin Supreme Court case decided in 1993, which held that unrelated individuals living together was a "conduct" not "status"; i.e., the court said marital status was single or married. The county ordinance did not preclude either singles or marrieds from living in a 39 DECEMBER 3, 1996 single-family house. living together. It proscribed the conduct of unrelated individuals The Board authorized a public hearing on this ordinance amendment on April 23, 1996. RECOMMENDATION: Amend Chapter 309, Fair Housing, to delete "ancestry, marital status, and age" as protected classes under the ordinance. The current ordinance over -reaches state and federal fair housing acts and potentially could cause unnecessary disputes with other local governments within the county. Deputy County Attorney Will Collins presented his recommendation for adoption of the amendment. Chairman Adams opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard. There were none. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, to adopt Ordinance 96-23, amending Chapter 309 "Fair Housing", to delete ancestry, marital status, and age as protected classes. Under discussion, Commissioner Ginn expressed her concern about doing some of the things we have to do in order to receive grants. Chairman Adams asked if Commissioner Ginn felt okay about the deletions, but Commissioner Ginn emphasized that one had to feel okay about it but it makes one feel like you are between a rock and a hard space. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION. The Motion carried unanimously. DECEMBER 3, 1996 40 Book Al Boa 99 ORDINANCE NO. 96- 23 AN ORDINANCE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 309 "FAIR HOUSING", TO DELETE ANCESTRY, MARITAL STATUS, AND AGE AS PROTECTED CLASSES, THEREBY ATTAINING CONSISTENCY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE FAIR HOUSING LAWS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Indian River County, Florida has adopted a Fair Housing ordinance as Chapter 309 of the Indian River County Code, and; WHEREAS, the policy declaration of that ordinance was to be in keeping with the laws of the United States of America, to promote fair housing, and; WHEREAS, neither the Federal Fair Housing Act nor the Florida Fair Housing Act extend "protected class" status to those discriminated against based on ancestry, marital status, or age, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that Indian River County Code Chapter 309, Fair Housing, Section 309.01; Section 309.03(1); Section 309.03(1)o; Section 309.03(1)p; Section 309.03(2); Section 309.03(3); and Section 309.06(3)c are hereby amended to delete ancestry, marital status, and age as classes protected from discrimination as follows: SECTION 1. Amend Indian River County Code Section 309.01 "Declaration of policy" to read: "Section 309.01. Declaration of policy. It is the policy of Indian River County, in keeping with the laws of the United States of America, to promote through fair, orderly and lawful procedure the opportunity for each person so desiring to obtain housing of such person's choice in this county, without regard to race, color, "0009"/ national origin, religion, sex, familial status/ or handicap, O# / x(901/ and, to that end, to prohibit discrimination in housing by any person." SECTION 2. Amend Indian River County Code Section 309.03 "Unlawful housing practices" to read: CODING: Words in 09"091ftM 07AdX type are deletions from existing law; words underlined are additions. 41 DECEMBER 3, 1996 � � i M M ORDINANCE NO. 96- 23 "Section 309.03. Unlawful housing practices. (1) Unlawful housing practices; sale or rental and advertising in connection therewith. Except as provided in section 309.04 hereof, it shall be unlawful and a discriminatory housing practice for an owner, or any other person engaging in a real estate transaction, or for a real estate broker, as defined in this chapter, because of race, color, AA0009"I national origin, religion, sex, ;A;6%t(X//$¢$tyt0/ familial status/ or handicap//440: o. To promote, induce, influence or attempt to promote, induce or influence by the use of postal cards, letters, circulars, telephone, visitation or any other means, directly or indirectly, a property owner, occupant, or tenant to list for sale, sell, remove from, lease, assign, or otherwise dispose of any housing by referring) as a part of a process or pattern of inciting neighborhood unrest, community tension, or fear of racial, color, religious, nationality or ethnic change in any street, block, neighborhood, or any other area, to the race, color, "0009"/ national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or handicap 0;61Ad$/ of actual or anticipated neighbors, tenants or other prospective buyers of any housing; P- To cause to be made any untrue or intentionally misleading statement or advertisement, or in any other manner/ attempt,,- as part of a process or pattern of inciting neighborhood unrest, community tension or fear of racial, color, "0009`1 national origin, religious, sex, familial status, or handicap, AM/ or ethnic change in any street, block, neighborhood, or any other area, to obtain a listing of any housing for sale, rental, assignment, transfer or other disposition where such statement, advertisement or other representation is false or materially misleading, or -where there is sufficient basis to judge its truth or falsity to warrant making the statement, or to make any other material misrepresentations in order to obtain such listing, sale, removal from, lease, assignment, transfer or other disposition of said housing; (2) Unlawful housing practices; financing. It shall be unlawful and a discriminatory housing practice for any lending institution, as defined herein, to deny a loan or other financial assistance to a person applying therefore for the purpose of purchasing, constructing, improving, repairing or maintaining housing, or to discriminate against such person in the fixing of the amount, interest rate, duration, or other terms or conditions of such loan or other financial assistance, because of the race, color, AA0409"/ national origin, CODING: Words in $g"OX,/1:Uojagg type are deletions from existing law; words underlined are additions. 42 DECEMBER 3, 1996 aoo? 99 F,AG10 8 I BOOK 99 FA [1019 ORDINANCE NO. 96- 2 3 religion, sex, iWMi(X//¢¢€LAW familial status, or handicap///¢;6//¢d¢ of such person or of any person associated with such person in connection with such loan or other financial assistance or for purposes of such loan or other assistance, or of the present or prospective owners, lessees, tenants or occupants of the housing in relation to which such loan or other financial assistance is to be made or given; provided, that nothing contained in the subsection shall impair the scope or effectiveness of the exceptions contained in section 309.04 of this chapter. (3) Unlawful housing practices; brokerage services. It shall be unlawful and a discriminatory housing practice to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple listing service, organization, or facility related to the business of selling or renting housing, or to discriminate against such person in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation because of race, color, ¢yi¢¢¢¢#¢/ national origin, religion, sex,L#7�L�iLX/¢¢�(¢�¢/ familial status, or handicap//¢j6/A¢¢." SECTION 3. Amend Indian River County Code Section 309.06 "Complaints", to read: "Section 309.06. Complaints. -(3) An informal complaint must be in writing, verified or affirmed, on a form to be supplied by the administrator and shall contain the following: a. Identity and address of the offending party; b. Date of the offense and date of filing the informal complaint; C. General statements of facts of the offense including the basis of the discrimination (race, color, ¢yi¢¢¢¢"/ national origin, religion, sex, ";WAZ10¢A¢y(¢/ familial status, or handicap//¢;'/Ad$) ; d. Name and signature of the complainant." SECTION 4. Codification The provisions of this ordinance shall be incorporated into the Indian River County Code and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or other appropriate word, and the sections of the ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intentions. CODING: Words in type are deletions from existing law; words underlined are additions. 43 DECEMBER 3, 1996 M M M M ORDINANCE NO. 96-2 3 SECTION S. Severability If any section, part of a sentence, paragraph, phrase or word of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, inoperative or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions hereof and it shall be construed to have been the legislative intent to pass this ordinance without such unconstitutional, invalid or inoperative part. SECTION 6. Effective Date This ordinance shall become effective upon filing with the Department of State. Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, on this 3 day of December , 1995. This ordinance was advertised in the Vero Beach Press -Journal on the 23 day of November_, 1996, for a public hearing to be held on the 3 day of December , 1996, at which time it was moved for adoption by Commissioner Eggert and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Ginn , and adopted by the following vote: Chairman Fran B. Adams Ave Vice Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Ave Commissioner Caroline D. Ginn Ave Commissioner John W. Tippin Ave Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Ave BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By b Fran B. Adams, Chairman ATTEST•„„-� - _ Y y to K. B_artog,,CX4rk - ,�'j,l� Acknowledgment by the Department of State of the State of Florida, this day of , 199 Acknowledgment for the Department of State received on this day of 199_, at a.m./p.m. and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida. CODING: Words in type are deletions from existing law; words underlined are additions. 44 DECEMBER 3, 1996 800F,99 F-AGE1020 I BOOK 99 T,GE1021 PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE COUNTY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ORDINANCE The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/25/96: TO: James. E. Chandler County Administrator DIVJ.�ION HEAD CONCURRENCE: R6bert M. Keatin, AICP Community Develo ment birector FROM: Stan Boling,.AICP Planning Director DATE: November 25, 1996 SUBJECT: Proposed Change to the County Alcoholic Beverages Ordinance It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of December 3, 1996. BACKGROUND: At its November 5, 1996 regular meeting, the Board of County Commissioners discussed and received comments from various interested parties regarding changes to the county's existing Chapter 300 alcoholic beverages ordinance (see attachments #1 & #2). After the discussion, the Board directed staff to draft a proposed ordinance to be discussed, but not acted upon, at a subsequent meeting. With respect to the proposed ordinance, the Board indicated its preference to change existing regulations to allow beer and wine to be consumed at restaurants that are closer than 1,000 feet to an established church or school, under certain conditions. Staff has done more research, further coordinated with interested parties, and drafted an ordinance change in accordance with the Board's direction (see attachment #3). ANALYSIS: While current county regulations allow churches and schools in agricultural, residential, and commercial zoning districts, most churches and schools are located in residential districts. Bars and restaurants, however, are allowed in commercial and industrial districts only, while social clubs that serve alcoholic beverages are allowed in residential districts. Thus, churches and schools are allowed in almost all areas of the county, but bars and restaurants are allowed in only a relatively limited area of the county and are further restricted in location by separation distances from churches and schools. In regard to --the alcoholic beverage regulations, the land use issue now under consideration is the compatibility of bar, restaurant, church, and school uses located in or near commercial zoning districts. Currently, alcoholic beverage regulations do not distinguish between bars and restaurants that serve beer and wine 45 DECEMBER 3, 1996 M and those that serve other alcoholic beverages, nor do current regulations differentiate between establishments such as bars whose primary function is to serve alcohol and restaurants whose primary function is to serve food. In staff's opinion, changing the alcoholic beverage regulations to make such a distinction is logical, since activity at a bar is focused primarily on drinking alcoholic beverages, but activity at a restaurant is focused primarily on eating. Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance section 300.05(1)(a) contains the county's current requirement that alcoholic beverage sales establishments where on -premise consumption occurs be located at least 1,000' from an established church or school. The proposed ordinance change would, under the following conditions, allow a reduced separation distance between restaurants that serve beer and wine and churches and certain types of schools: 1. The beer and wine is consumed at a "restaurant" where at least 51% of gross revenue is from the sale of food and non- alcoholic beverages. 2. 3. Reason: This requirement is to ensure that the establishment is a bona fide restaurant and not a de facto bar that merely serves snacks with alcoholic beverages. The beer and wine is served and consumed at a table ( not a bar) at times only when food service is available. Reason: This requirement is to ensure that, unlike a bar where drinking is the primary activity, drinking is done at a table where meals are served and only during hours when meals are served. In relation to schools, the reduced separation distance would apply only to post -secondary, technical, and business schools. Reason: This requirement will ensure that schools where children are required to attend will not be impacted. The 500' separation distance contained in the proposed ordinance is consistent with the City of Vero Beach's 500' separation distance and is slightly more restrictive then the City of Sebastian's 450' separation distance. Staff's research indicates that, within the unincorporated area of the county, there are 60 active establishments licensed to serve alcoholic beverages (beer and wine or beer, wine and liquor). Of these 60 establishments 27 are restaurants (45%); 19 are social clubs (32%); and 14 are bars (23%). Staff's research also indicates that, of the 90 restaurants (including fast food places) in the unincorporated county, 30% are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. Therefore, serving alcoholic beverages appears to be a fairly common, accessory practice at restaurants. Because restaurants and churches are both allowed to be located in many of the same commercial zoning districts, the Board is justified in seeking a reasonable balance between normal restaurant uses (which includes "accessory" consumption of beer and wine), school uses that do not involve regular attendance of children, and church uses. The proposed ordinance provides a balance that allows bona fide restaurants to serve beer and wine at tables, if the restaurant is located at least 500' from an established church or Post -secondary type of school, under the previously described conditions. 46 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 pnC-1022 L I Boa 99 i,nE1023 County planning staff has coordinated with interested parties, including School District staff. At its November 19, 1996 meeting the School District voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners not change the alcoholic beverage ordinance (see attachment #5). According to School District staff, the District's concerns relate to District schools only (elementary and secondary schools). The proposed ordinance change should not affect District schools, since only post -secondary types of schools would be affected. Staff is currently mapping locations of bars, restaurants and clubs that are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. That information is being added to existing map information on church, school, zoning district locations. Maps showing all this information will be distributed to the Board and interested parties prior to the December 3rd meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board authorize staff to advertise the proposed ordinance for adoption. Planning Director Stan Boling advised that this is the third time the Board has looked at this proposed change to the County's alcoholic beverage ordinance. The purpose of this meeting is for staff to get further direction from the Board on preparing a final ordinance which would be county -wide. Using the ELMO overhead projection system, he showed a map the Board had requested at the last meeting showing the locations of existing bars and restaurants in commercial and industrial districts. At present, County ordinances state that a bar or a restaurant serving alcohol, located in commercial or industrial districts, must be 1000 ft. away from a church or school. Chairman Adams opened the meeting to public discussion. Chris Taylor, pastor of Antioch Primitive Baptist Church, felt it was unfair that the proposed ordinance treats schools and churches differently. In fact, they believe it may be unconstitutional and they have contacted a legal action group to research the matter. Pastor Taylor requested that the following Legal Opinion Memorandum be entered into the record: DECEMBER 3, 1996 47 OHIO OFFICE: G1XH=4 & CtA,= (30- XL PA. 7708 ENOLS ROAD, SUITE 608 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44130 -- TELEMMONE: ta131 399-830o December 2, 1996 N FLORIDA OFFICE: GIBBS a1 CR AZA. P. A. Baas SEMINOLE BOULEVARD. SUITE TWO SEMINOLE, FLORIDA 34642 Mrs. Sheri 'Taylor Anticx:h Primitive Baptist Church 2010 Vero South Circle SW, #4 Vera Beach, FL 32962 Dear Mrs. Taylor. CALIFORNIA OFF1C[: 01888 & CR.A2= 1660 EL C"ANO NGL, RUITC 220 MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA 04028 FAX: (813) 398.3007 PLEASE R98POND TO: MORIDA OFFICE Thank you fnr contacting the Christian Law Association regarding your zoning situation with Indian River County. We have prepared the: following legal Opinion Memorandum which someone from your church should submit to the Board of County Commissioners at its preliminary hearing. You should ask to have this Memorandum entered into the record as representative of your legal position regarding this matter. LEGAL OPINION MEMORANDUM The Facts The; Board of County Commissioners, of Indian !fiver County is considering a change in local county zoning ordinance, §300.05, which requires a separution distance of 1000 feet between a church or school and any alcohol sales cstablisheuent where on - premises consumption of alcohol is permitted. This change would be made in order to allow a pi?.7a parlor closer than 1000 feet to a church to serve liquor. We are concerned about the constitutional ramifications of making any change in the law only with respect to churches, while keeping the law intact with respect to schools. Questions or Law To change ft 300.05 for churches but not for school% would clearly be discriminatory and would show hostility toward religion in violation of the F-stablishrnent Clause of the United States Constitution which doer: not permit laws which do not meet three specific. criteria. Under the Establishment Clause test of L.ermon v Kurtzman_ 403 U.S. 602, 612-13 (1971), these three criteria are: First, the statute must have a secular legislative purpose; second, its principal or primary effect must be one that neither advances nor inhibits religion ...; finally, the statute must not foster "an excessive cntnnglement N with religion." It is clear that by moderating the distance between liquor establishments and churches, while not moderating the distance between such establishments and schools, the Board would put itself in the position of violating the primary effect criteria to not inhibit religion. 48 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 f,A;c1024 F, BOOK 99 rm-4025 Taking account of the religious sensibilities of its citizens is u governmental virtue, but it is not a First Amendment right. On the other hand, a law that bencfits similarly situated groups, either public or private, but purposefully excludes religious organizations from such a benefit is to prima facie violation.of the Free Exercise Clause as well as of the Establishment Clause. Protecting schools and churches from the presence, disruption and commotion associated with liquor outlets is a valid secular objective for both schools and churches. The -United States Supreme Court said in the ease of Larkin v. Or's Lam" -,459 U.S. 116, 120 (1982), that "a zone of protection around churches and schools is essential to protect diverse centers of spiritual, educational, and cultural enrichment." The Supreme C.,ourt struck down the Massachusetts law in Larkin only bedause the ban on liquor establishments was not absolute, but allowed churches to either "veto" or approve such establishntenLs on a case by case basis. The court slid not address the subject of whether an absolute ban which was not subject to veto or approval by churches would have been upheld, however, the Court did note: Plainly schcmis and churches have a valid interest in being insulated from certain kinds of commercial establishments, including those dispensing liquor. Zoning laws have long been employed to this end, and there can be little doubt shout the power of a state to regulate the environment in the vicinity of sehcmis, churches, hospitals, and the like by exercise of reasonable; zoning laws. kL at 121. The Larkin Court mentioned that it had upheld reasonable zoning ordinances protecting such institutions from "so-called `adult' theaters [by recognizing) the legitimate governmental interest in protecting the environment around certain institutions." The Court also noted that noise: laws are also appropriate for such institutions. Id. The right of zoning laws to control the environment around institutions such as schools and churches is clear. The issue involved in changing established coning restrictions for churches while upholding them for schools is a problem involving discriminatory and hostile treatment of religious institutions. Such a change would clearly discriminate against churches which have the same "valid interest in being insulated from certain kinds of commercial establishments, including those dispensing liquor." IU -rhe issue of discriminatory motive is involved in the situation before the Indian River County Board. One court held in Brown v. Borough of Maha!'fev, 35 F.3d 846. 849-50 (3d Cir. 1994), that when the government's discrimination is purposeful, no substantial burden on religion need he shown by the religious claimant. The court refused to apply a substantial burden requirement on the religious claimant because such "would make petty harassment of religious institutions ... immune from the protection of the First Amendment." It is clear that the actions of the Board in this instance would he motivated by a desire to lower zoning protection standards for churches in order to allow a particular commercial establishment to serve liquor near a church while continuing to protect schools from such a negative environmental presence. The United States Supreme Court held in 13osenbereer v Llniv, of Virginia,, 115 S.Ct. 2.510, 2519 (1995), than government may not discriminate on the basis of viewpoint. The Court said, "[W]e must in each case inquire first into the purpose and object of the governmental action in question ...: ` The motive of the Board in this instance would not pass constitutional muster. DECEMBER 3, 1996 49 The Rosenbcreer Court also held: A central lesson of our decisions is that a significant factor in upholding ,governmental -programs in the lace of Establishment Clause attack is their neutrality towards religion.... f Wye must `be sure that we do not inadvertently prohibit [the government) from extending its general state law benefits to all its citizens without regard to their religious belief." j¢. at 2521. If zoning laws were changed with respect to churches, but not with respect to schools, when bath share a common secular purpose in their enactment, as the Larkin case stated, that would be deliberate, not merely "inadvertent" discriminatory pn)hihition. The; I.J.S. Supreme Court has ruled repeatedly that the government cannot engage in activities which either aid or handicap religion_ Government must he neutral in its relations with religious organizations. Voiding protection zoning laws for churches but not for schools is not neutrality: On the contrary, such a change would show hostility to the churches. The Supreme Court hit,; long held that the U.S. First Amendment "affirmatively mandates accommodation, not merely tolerance, of all religions, and forbids hostility toward any."' Lynch v. Donnelly. 465 U.S. 668, 673 (1984). Since schools and churches are similarly situated with respect to the need to protect their environments, any diffcrcatiation in such pmtec;tion would show ho.stilily, not neutrality, toward religion. In Lamb's Chalml v_,. Q13ter Mari6ry Union Frcc Sch. Dist 113 S_C't_ 2141, 2I47 (1993), the Court said that a school district could not ban the showing of a film with a Christian perspective on family values when the same sehcx)l district allowed non -religious views to be presented in the same forum. Justice White said: The principle that has emerged from our cases "is that the First Amendment forbids the government to regulate speech in ways that favor some viewpoints or ideas at the expense of others." Id. at 2147. Similarly, zoning decisions should not be purposefully distinguished on the basis of secular and retigious interests. We hope that the above Legal Opinion Memorandum will he helpful to you and to the Indian River County Board of Commissioners. If we can he of any further help to you or to the Board, please to not hesitate to contact us. Sincerely, Gibbs & Craze, P.A. David C. Gibbs III AdmilhAl in Flnrida Btubaru J. Weller Admitted in noridat 50 DECEMBER 3, 1996 �ooK 99 NO, 99 f'A4027 In conclusion, Pastor Taylor emphasized that their church was first established in 1908, and he urged the Board not to amend the existing ordinance to reduce the required number of feet separating churches and schools from establishments serving alcoholic beverages. Mark Buffington of the Sheriff's Department read into the record the following letter: � riff GARY C. WHEELER o INDIAN RIVER COUNTY MEMBER FLORIDA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION MEMBER OF NATIONAL SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION 4055 41st AVENUE VERO BEACH. FLORIDA 32960-1608 PHONE (561) 569-6700 October 29, 1996 Mr. Stan Boling, Chief Indian River County Community Development Dept. - Planning Division 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960-3394 Re: Chapter 300.05 (1)(a) and (1)(b) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Restriction on location of licensed premises Dear Mr. Boling: We have been pursuing a possible solution to solving an enforcement problem with off -premises drinking of alcoholic beverages in certain areas with regard to "Chapter 300.05 (1)(a) and (1)(b) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - Restriction on location of licensed premises". We have met with area ministerial groups and community leaders soliciting input from them as to changing this ordinance as a solution to the problem. From our conversations with these area leaders, we have found there is little or no support for the change in this ordinance. Therefore, at this time we are withdrawing our request to change this ordinance. Sincerely, (y Gary C. Wheeler, Sheriff DECEMBER 3, 1996 51 Letters expressing no objection to the reduction in separation distances were received from the following: Mr. & Mrs. L. Marshall, 426 Tenth Court Catherine Katrovitz, 1606 25th Avenue Letters of objection to the reduction in separation distances were received from the following: Doris Tropf, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Joan McGarvey, president of American Family Association The following people spoke against any reduction in the separation distances in the current ordinance: Bob Gerken, 2403 2nd St., SW. Jim Newsome Charlotte Selph, 550 45th Avenue Judy Saucerman, 625 11th Place Rev. Hugh King, pastor of First Church of the Nazarene Connie Stevens, board member, Stop Turning Out Prisoners Rev. Andrew Jefferson, St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Jerry Cooper, pastor of First Baptist Church of Wabasso Henry Holmes, St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church Art Firtion, resident of Sebastian John Dean, local architect representing Visitation House, placed the following letter on the record: Visitation House Christ Centered Ministries November 27, 1996 To: Commissioners of Indian River County: Fran B. Adams, Chairwoman Carolyn K. Eggert, Vice -Chairwoman Richard Bird Kenneth R. Macht John W. Tippen We would like to Wke a moment to revisit the Commission's last workshop ordinance review on 11/5/96 concerning the County's existing Chapter 300 Alcoholic Beverages Ordinance. Although we were not at the first workshop on this matter, we have reviewed in detail videos of both the County Commission Meeting on 11/5/96 and the Indian River County School Board Meeting on 11/19/96. DECEMBER 3, 1996 52 BOOK, 99 �,,,, 40 BOOK 99 fn;E1029 In reviewing the County Commission Meeting video and the School Board Meeting video, it is very evident that the County Commission may have been mislead by several remarks Mr. Barkett made. Mr. Barkett was the only person at the County Commission Meeting or the School Board Meeting that spoke in favor of changing the Ordinance. Please note that he was hired and paid to speak in favor of the change. No one else from the public or private sector spoke for the change. One of Mr. Barkett's major points was totally inaccurate. He incorrectly stated that the School Board was not concerned with the distance of separation from the school, clearly defined in Chapter 300. This is misinformation. I do not believe he purposely meant to mislead the County Commission, but made an interpretation of some earlier remarks he heard which were totally false regarding the School Board's position. The video of the School Board Meeting clearly reveals that the School Board is unanimously in favor of leaving the existing Ordinance intact with no change and no lessening of the separation. This was the strong, undivided, and unanimous position of the School Board. In fact, the video reveals that some Board Members felt that if uniformity is needed, perhaps those areas with less separation than the existing County Ordinance should in fact increase the separation distance to match the existing County Ordinance. Mr. Barkett's second main point was that the Board should not be concerned so much with the concerns of just one denomination - the Baptists. As we reviewed the video of the Commission, I heard several denominations disagree with the change, not just the Baptists referred to by Mr. Barkett. It is our opinion that the Commission should hear the voice of the Baptists, the other church denominations, the School Board and the other citizens opposed to any change, and not Mr. Barkett's single restaurant owner who wants to change the regulations simply for monetary reasons. It is true that different church denominations, just as different individuals, viewed the consumption of alcohol policies differently. But one cannot argue with the Forest Park Baptist Church representative, Reverend Paul Mace, who spoke clearly regarding the fact that a change of this Ordinance could dramatically affect the buffer of protection they now have around their facilities under present zoning. We believe that the same injustice would apply to a number of unaware churches and schools in this County. We believe that if you further consider this issue, the County should be obligated to notify everyone whose existing rights might be affected so they have an opportunity to be heard. We believe this should require the County to notify every church and school, private and public, about the Ordinance change. We also believe that the proposed Ordinance change to say that on premises consumption shall not be Dated within 1000 feet of a school but reduce it to 500 feet for churches is completely unfair and insensitive to the needs of the churches which are working with the same children as the schools. To say that it is not okay to be within 1000 feet of schools but it is okay to reduce this distance to 500 feet of a church because one restaurant wants to be able to sell alcohol for consumption on the premises is totally wrong. Many churches have schools - some churches which do not have a school today will have one tomorrow. Although several Commission members were very sympathetic to the pizza owner's self-imposed problems, several points seemed obvious to us: 1. The problem was created by the restaurant owner's locating in an area where it is not legal to serve alcohol. It would appear that the restaurant owner could continue to operate without selling alcohol (many do). Or, they could relocate to a properly zoned area. The landlord of this new facility would have (or at least should have) known exactly what was allowed here and what was not. It is the landlord's and tenant's responsibility to go by the governing regulations and not the County's responsibility to bail people out of a self-made problem. The building is brand new. The owner knew the regulations. The site plan and building were just recently completed. The building is so new there are still new businesses just moving in. 2. If the County Commission feels this is a unique and special circumstance, then the proper procedure is not an Ordinance change, but rather a Special Exception or a Variance. Not a reduction to 500 feet for everyone, but rather a specific measured distance for this one unique and special hardship causing the need for a Variance or Special Exception. The problem is, this situation is not special and unique, and is caused by the restaurant owner's desire to sell alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises in opposition to the existing, successful Ordinance regulation. 3. We believe the County Commission was influenced by improper information regarding the School Board's unanimous opinion not to change the Ordinance. Surely the County Commission would have to have a very strong and substantial reason to contradict the School Board's decree on this issue. The School Board wants it left as it. That is a clear message from the Indian River County School Board. We think the County Commission would need very strong and valid reasons to vote in opposition to the request of the County School Board for what they feel is wise for the students. and families attending the school system. Many churches also have schools. DECEMBER 3, 1996 53 4. Those who oppose the change are not just Baptists. They were from several different Baptist Churches, several Church of Gods, Lutheran Church, The Church of Christ, and pastors from Gifford and across Indian River County representing MADD, and we are sure you have heard from others. Your Commission notes also indicate you had letters from the Tabernacle Baptist Church, American Family Association, Immanuel Baptist Church and the Community Baptist Church, all in opposition to any lessening of the existing regulations. You have more than likely received other letters such as -this one, also opposed to any change. We believe you have heard from only a few voices of the many opposed to change in this Ordinance. All these citizens are looking at the concerns of their churches and schools because they want Indian River County to be the kind of place where the rights of the school children and church members are protected in every possible way from the creeping influence of alcohol into these would-be safe areas. Yes, it is true you can buy closed package goods within 500 feet, but that doesn't mean all other Ordinances have to be compromised to that standard. Indian River County has a high standard of living - that's why we live herel 5. This is a very clear case of one individual making an uninformed relocation decision against the zoning code. That person's misinformed relocation should not be given priority over the rights of those obeying the law and what is best for the community. 6. The Italian restaurant can survive without alcohol - many do. The restaurant also can relocate again to a area with proper zoning for alcohol consumption if the owner feels that is a must. That is what every other restaurant until now has done. Indian River County Planning Staff's unincorporated County research indicates that 60% of the restaurants do not serve alcohol - a fact to remember. 7. Yes, alcohol is a problem in our community. Alcohol and its association and availability in and around our schools and churches is not in keeping with the long standing high standards so plainly outlined in our existing Zoning Ordinance to protect minors. 8. To deny the request that Ms. Fothergill might serve alcohol at her establishment is a simple enforcement of long established Indian River County regulations. We are sure Ms. Fothergill intends to continue run her restaurant with a good, clean, and controlled atmosphere. That is not the case with all places that serve alcoholic beverages. By extending open consumption closer to schools and churches you might as well also extend drinking hours, lower the age of drinking, take the separation to 100 feet or less and advertise alcohol consumption to school and youth group aged children. That is not rightl There is no good reason to change this regulation other than one individual business saying "I didn't know I couldn't sell alcohol here and I think I need to in order to make additional money." This is not how Indian River County operates, nor is it the way the majority of citizens would want the County Commission to vote. 9. At Visitation House we are concerned about the well being of our entire community. We see no redeeming value in shortening the Ordinance's 1000 foot separation requirements. We see no establishment in Indian River County which serves alcohol providing counseling, rehabilitation, divorce recovery, AA programs or self-help programs to the many lives affected by the devastating misuse of alcohol in our County. 10. We urge you to simply vote NO to a lessening of the existing restriction for both schools and churches. To view schools and churches as different in the protection they are entitled to is biased and wrong. A vote for no change is for the good of: the School Board, which opposes any precedent -making changes; the many churches, organizations, and citizens who are opposed to any changes of this nature; and, the children, in schools and in churches, who are most affected by the increasing exposure to alcohol and the results of the use of alcohol. We urge you not to change the existing 1000 foot separation requirement with the intent of continuing the existing Indian River County policy of creating a safe place for the minors involved in our school and church systems. Thank you for your wise and prayerful consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Jim Way (John dean Director President 54 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 PAG4O30 I BOOK 99 P440.31 Bruce Barkett, attorney representing applicant Lori Fothergill, stated that he was here to address commercial use of commercial property in this county. He referred to the map showing existing commercial uses and emphasized that commercial uses are encouraged in commercial areas. He noted that the proposed ordinance is not about bars; it is about restaurants in commercial areas serving alcoholic drinks. Attorney Barkett also noted that no one here today has talked about how the serving of beer and wine at a restaurant would affect the church. They have talked about the evils of alcohol. He then addressed the matter of police enforcement, and pointed out that Vero Beach Police Chief Jim Gabbard said that in his 11 years in Vero Beach he has never had a complaint or an incident concerning the proximity of a restaurant to a church. Attorney Barkett emphasized that the City's separation distance is 500 feet. He didn't agree that it was a lowering of a standard; the proposed ordinance only permits restaurants to be within 500 feet of a church. Attorney Barkett asked the Board to consider the arguments of how -the restaurant could affect the church by serving alcoholic beverages along with food. He felt that if the goal is to decrease consumption of alcohol, let's go the route of making this a dry county. He stressed that we are talking about on -premise drinking, not beer and wine to take out, such as in convenience stores. Commissioner Macht felt the difference between the County and the City requirements probably came about because of the population densities of Vero Beach. Lori Fothergill, owner of the Ultimate Pizza, related that she and her husband went established this family business 7 years ago. They have a 4 year-old son her husband passed away 3 years ago. They have family values and they have not contributed to the delinquency of minors and never will. Mrs. Fothergill felt that the issue of the separation distance requirement should have been handled a long time ago. The problem of on -premise drinking outside of some bars has not been resolved and now it has become her problem. She believed the owners of those bars should have been fined or penalized in some way to control those activities. Mrs. Fothergill urged the Board to consider her request. Jim Isaacson, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in Wabasso, spoke against reducing the separation distance because he believed it would further erode the moral standards of our community. He cautioned that changing it for this person only would open the doors to other requests. DECEMBER 3, 1996 55 Ray Dykes, 4737 83rd Place, mother of applicant Lori Fothergill, stated that she is very much against driving and drinking. She emphasized that every restaurant in this state that serves alcoholic beverages has to abide by the State restrictions. She pointed out the inconsistencies in the locations of bars, restaurants and establishments that sell alcoholic beverages to go. Mrs. Dykes urged the Board to consider her daughter's request. Bobby Hiers, Jungle Trail, was in favor of this reduction. He rented or sold this property to Lori Fothergill. He is a Baptist, but he is not afraid to take children to a restaurant where one can order a beer to drink with their pizza. He felt people should complain about the 7-11 Store being within 200 feet from them and the County Beer Discount store being across the street where people can buy beer in a bag and get in their car and drink it. Nancy Flannery, resident of Vero Beach, commented that she and her family go to Lori's restaurant every week and have never seen any problems in the restaurant. They take their children there every Sunday and have never seen any commotion. Mrs. Flannery stated that she is in favor of reducing the separation, and made the point of convenience stores being allowed closer than 1000 feet to a church. Guy Barber of 7th Place asked if it was State mandated that the County has to pass an ordinance regarding separation distances, and County Attorney Vitunac answered affirmatively, explaining that the bars cannot be locate closer than 1000 feet from schools or churches. Mr. Barber asked if people are told about the restriction in the ordinance when they go to lease or purchase a piece of property, and Planning Director Stan Boling stated that they are not told for a number of reasons. The situation could change..... Attorney Vitunac interjected that the owner is responsible for knowing the zoning laws. Pastor Joe Brooks of 20th Avenue Church of God emphasized the number of churches in this community and their concern about the moral standards of the community. He cautioned that this is an issue that is going to affect the entire county, and he felt that if we are not having problems with the existing ordinance, it should not be changed. DECEMBER 3, 1996 56 BOOK PA1110, 2 i BOOK 99 mAcEJ033 Rosemary Wilson stated that she works in commercial real estate and is licensed under State regulations. She would. be subject to losing her license if she did not inform a client of the regulations or restrictions on a piece of property. She urged the Board to keep the ordinance intact. George Lakanides of 9th Drive felt we need to change our laws to accommodate today's population and growth. There being no others who wished to be heard, Chairman Adams closed the public discussion. Chairman Adams summarized that today's meeting is for the purpose of deciding whether or not to direct staff to prepare an ordinance reducing the separation distances between churches and schools and advertise it for a public hearing at which the Board will consider its adoption. Commissioner Ginn was opposed to any change and Commissioner Eggert agreed because she believed our standard should be maintained. Lori Fothergill stated that she would not do anything to harm the community, but she is in fact operating under an ex post facto law. She suggested that we step up our law enforcement on people who buy beer in a bag and drink while driving. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board by a vote of 4-1 (Chairman Adams dissenting) directed staff not to advertise for a public hearing or continue any further study on changing the separation requirements. AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH CLOSING ON FISCHER- SEBASTIAN RIVER LAAC SITE The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/25/96: DECEMBER 3, 1996 57 TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DER TMENT MEAD CONCURRENCE: Rober M. Keating AICP Community Development WZector FROM: Roland M. DeBlois,ICP Chief, Environmental Planning DATE: November 25, 1996 SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH CLOSING ON THE FISCHER-SEBASTIAN RIVER LAAC SITE AND SEEK AFTER -THE -FACT REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE STATE It is requested that the information herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting of December 3, 1996. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS On January 31, 1996, the County Land Acquisition Advisory Committee (LAAC) recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve purchase of the +89 acre Fisher property bordering the St. Sebastian River. Subsequently, at a public hearing on March 19, 1996, the Board approved the purchase as a 50% cost -share project under the State Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) program. Since March, staff has been working with the seller and State staff to resolve issues relating to closing on the property. One issue in particular pertains to the area of jurisdictional wetlands on the subject property, and how that affects the appraised value and the negotiated purchase price of $1.49 million. Due to the expense of a detailed survey for this type of riverfront property, the State and the County had proceeded to negotiate a purchase price based on an "appraisal map," which falls short of a full boundary survey. Subsequent to the County's approval of the purchase, the County and the State obtained a more comprehensive survey. That survey indicated that there was more wetland acreage than previously determined. The matter at hand is that the County's option on the property expires January 1, 1997, and the wetland issue will not be resolved by that time if the County continues to work with the State for a joint closing. The seller, Dr. Henry Fischer, has indicated that he will not extend the option. Therefore, the County must consider proceeding on its own to closing on the property prior to January lst, and seek after -the -fact -reimbursement from the State CARL program, or not buy the property. Option Contract Purchase Price "Buffer" When the option contract was drafted and subsequently executed by the seller, County and state staff were aware that there might be a wetland acreage adjustment that could affect the appraised value of the property. For this reason, a "buffer" of $89,400 was written into the contract, so that the seller was aware that the purchase price would be reduced, up to that much, if warranted by a final survey of wetlands and overall acreage. 58 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 F'�4p34 BOOK 99 i-,, 4035 LAAC Recommendation At its meeting on November 20, 1996, LAAC considered whether or not the County should proceed on its own with closing to meet the January 1st option deadline. A quorum was not present at that LAAC meeting, so a formal vote on the matter did not occur. However, the consensus among those LAAC members in attendance was for staff to offer to Dr. Fischer that the County would proceed with closing to meet the deadline if the purchase price was reduced to $1.3 million. Subsequently, staff made that offer, which was summarily rejected by Dr. Fischer. ANALYSIS Attached is a memorandum from Charles Hardee, the County's environmental lands acquisition consultant, explaining the implications and risks associated with the County proceeding with closing and seeking reimbursement from the State. The bottom-line is that this approach could result in the State paying less than 50% of the costs, or possibly that the Governor and Cabinet would not approve any after -the -fact cost share. However, if the County does not proceed with closing in order to meet the option expiration deadline, the County risks losing the opportunity to buy and protect the property. When the Fisher property was on the LAAC site ranking list, the property was ranked number 3, and is considered an important environmental property to protect via public acquisition. It is staff's position that the risk of losing the purchase opportunity outweighs the risk of the County losing cost -share funding. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize staff to close on the subject property prior to the January 1, 1997 option contract expiration date, conditioned upon the seller escrowing $89,400 to account for a potential property value adjustment due to increased wetland acreage. Staff is also recommending that the Board authorize staff to continue working with State CARL program staff to obtain after -the -fact 50% cost - share funding reimbursement. In addition, staff requests that the Board authorize the Board Chairman to execute closing documents and cost -share documents, as necessary. ATTACHMENTS: *Charles Hardee memorandum dated November 19, 1996 sGeneral map of project APPROVED: FOR • % ` 3 —' c, Inbi�n Rroa Co A010"d i Adman. BY: c:�gr1 Uevt. ' RisK Mgr. \r1\1aac\fischbuy.bcc 59 DECEMBER 3, 1996 2 to �n Commissioner Macht asked if Roland DeBlois, Chief of Environmental Planning, was satisfied with the escrow conditions, and Mr. DeBlois answered affirmatively. He added that they are going to try to close with the acknowledgement that there are still some unresolved issues in the seller's court. If we cannot resolve those matters and close by January 1, 1997, we will report back. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously authorized staff to proceed with the closing on the Sebastian/ Fischer LAAC site, as set out in staff's recommendation. Jim Granse, 36 Pine Arbor Lane, couldn't understand the Board approving the purchase of this property when the State will control the title and also the title to the Cairns property. He felt the State's intention is just to have the County maintain the property and have title to it so they have the option of disposing of it at sometime in the future. Bill Koolage of Vista Gardens was upset that this meeting had continued while all the people here for the last item had filed out of Chambers. He believed the Chairman should call a halt to the meeting while people were filing out. He urged the Board to do that in the future. SETTING DATE FOR SECOND WORKSHOP ON COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/25/96: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DI ION HEAD CONCURRENCE: , 41 Obert Keatin , A Community Development irector FROM: Stan Boling, AICP ✓ Planning Director DATE: November 25, 1996 SUBJECT: Date for Second Board Workshop on Communications Towers 60 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 FAcFI096 BOOK 99 N,4037 BACKGROUND: At the conclusion of its November 13, 1996 workshop on communications towers, the Board of County Commissioners indicated that a second public workshop will be needed after staff obtains tower/antenna needs projections from the communications industry. Since the November 13th workshop, staff has met with industry representatives and is obtaining industry 5-10 year needs projections. By the second week in December, staff should have the projections and additional staff analysis on potential regulations for the Board's consideration. Staff has coordinated with the Board office and industry representatives regarding a workshop date. A date that appears to accommodate the needs and schedules of the Board, industry representatives, and staff is Thursday, December 19, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. Staff has reserved the Commission Chambers for that time. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners set Thursday, December 19, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commission Chambers as the date, time, and place for a second public workshop on communications towers. Commissioner Eggert requested that the meeting time be changed to 9:00 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. BY CONSENSUS, the Board scheduled the second workshop on Communication Towers for 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 1996. VERO BEACH FIREFIGHTERS RELIEF AND PENSION FUND PROPOSED RETIREMENT BENEFIT INCREASE The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/15/96: TO: Honorable Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Jim Chandler, County Adm' istrator FROM: Doug Wright, Director Emergency Services DATE: November 15, 1996 SUBJECT: Vero Beach Firefighters Relief and Pension Fund Proposed Change to Provide For An Increased Retirement Benefit The City Council for the City of Vero Beach has passed on first reading the attached ordinance relating to a proposed change in the Vero Beach Firefighters Relief and Pension Fund. As noted in the proposed ordinance, in addition to other benefits already being received, each fireman who retires, and any participant who is receiving a benefit, shall receive a monthly amount equal to the aggregate number of years of service completed at the time of retirement, multiplied by $10.00 for each year of service. This supplemental benefit would apply at this time to the 61 DECEMBER 3, 1996 nine (9) people who are presently receiving benefits and would not require any employer contribution. Mr. J. Stephen Palmquist, Plan Actuary, will provide the Board an overview of t -he Actuarial Impact Statement and answer any questions related to the proposed change. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Board approval and transmittal to the City Council of Vero Beach for the second and final reading of the Ordinance, subject to the approval of the State Division of Retirement. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved the proposed ordinance of the City Council of Vero Beach for its second and final reading of the Ordinance, subject to the approval of the State Division of Retirement. REPLACEMENT OF DC CAPACITORS & FLYWHEEL BEARINGS - 911 COMMUNICATIONS - BUDGET AMENDMENT The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/27/96: TO: Honorable Board of County Commissioners THROUGH: Jim Chandler, County Administrator FROM Doug Wright, Director Emergency Services DATE: November 27, 1996 SUBJECT: Funding For Replacement of DC Capacitors and Flywheel Bearings in the 9-1-1 Communications Center's Uninterrupted Power Supply Equipment; Waiver of Bidding Process For Emergency Repairs; and Approval of Budget Amendment It is respectfully requested that the information contained herein be added to the agenda and given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at the next regularly scheduled meeting. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: MGE UPS Systems, Inc., is the current service agreement contractor for the power conditioning equipment at the 9-1-1 Communications Center. During their most recent preventative maintenance visit, the Field Engineer determined that the DC capacitors and flywheel _bearings needed to be replaced. All of these items are subject to 62 DECEMBER 3, 1996 1 BOOK 99 PnF10e38 I BOOK 99 FaA639 general wear and have exceeded their suggested life cycle. According to MGE staff, it is difficult to determine when these parts will expire; and, because of the expense, they only recommend replacement when they begin to malfunction. The entire computer network utilized by the 9-1-1 Center is dependent upon the integrity of the UPS equipment. Over the last week, maintenance crews have made make -shift repairs until replacement parts could be authorized and installed. The Field Engineer has cautioned staff that continuing to operate the equipment without adequate repairs could either damage the motor generator or possibly cause the unit to catch on fire. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: The life span of the worn equipment can only be estimated in that it is affected by environment, lightning strikes to commercial power services, and general wear and tear. MGE highly recommends replacing the worn equipment as soon as possible. Time is of the essence in repairing the equipment to operate at full capacity. The UPS system supports the dispatch and CAD functions of the 9-1-1 Center and optimum capability should be maintained at all times for obvious and substantial reasons. The costs for the replacement equipment include: DC Capacitor Change Out 24 DC Capacitors $2,026.75 Labor 1,170.00 $3,196.75 Bearing Change Out Flywheel Bearing incl. Labor 4,735.00 Total cost $7,931.75* *The above costs reflect a 30% discount afforded the County since we are a contracted maintenance customer. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board waive the bidding process, declare the purchase an emergency, and authorize MGE UPS Systems, Inc. to repair the equipment at their earliest convenience. Funds for the repairs is available from the contingency account of the 9-1-1 Communications Center budget. Staff also recommends the Board authorize the necessary budget amendment to appropriate the funds for this expense. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously approved staff's recommendation as set out in the above memo and authorized the necessary budget amendment to appropriate the funds for this expense. DECEMBER 3, 1996 M 177 L� KINGS HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS - OSLO ROAD TO 26TH ST. - KEN4LEY-HORN - AMENDMENT NO. 4 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/22/96: TO: James Chandler County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director` FROM: Terry B. Thompson, P.",E)' Capital Projects Manage SUBJECT: Amendment No. 4 Kings Highway Improvements Oslo Road to 26th Street DATE: November 22, 1996 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. is under contract with Indian River County to perform professional services for improvements to Kings Highway. The attached Amendment No. 4 provides for the relocation of Lundberg Road and the design of landscaping improvements in the medians of Kings Highway in the vicinity of SR 60. Lundberg Road is currently located within the right-of-way of the Main Relief Canal. On October 29, 1996 the Board approved a land exchange to relocate Lundberg Road away from the Main Relief Canal bridge. The relocation resolves a traffic safety issue and provides better accessability to adjacent property. Amendment No. 4 provides for design of Lundberg Road at its new location. Amendment No. 4 also provides for the design of landscape and improvements in the Kings Highway medians between 16th Street and 26th Street. The SR 60 Task Force has not finalized the SR 60 Corridor Plan, but the final plan will include recommendations for landscaping the medians of SR 60 and major cross streets. If the medians of Kings Highway are going to be landscaped and irrigated, it would be the most cost effective to include this work in the Kings Highway Widening project. Attached is an opinion of probable cost for the up -front installation cost and the annual maintenance cost of two (2) different landscaping options. The Public Works Department prefers Option 1 because it includes a 1' band of pavers around the landscaped area which provides a clean maintenance edge. Option 2 uses sod instead of pavers. If the sod is not edged regularly, the grass will creep into the landscaped area and create additional maintenance costs. Compensation for Amendment No. 4 is as follows: Lundberg Road $31,900.00 Landscape Design $11.500.00 Total $43,400.00 This increases the maximum amount for Roadway Design from $571,860.00 to $615,260.00. RECOMfdIENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 4 in the amount of $43,400.00. Staff also recommends that the medians be landscaped without sod, Option No. 1. Funding is from Account 101-158-541-067.30. 64 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 PndW BOOK 99 Fx A041 MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, to approve Amendment No. 4 with Kimley-Horn in the amount of $43,400 and Option No. 1, the medians to be landscaped without sod. Under discussion, Commissioner Tippin favored going ahead with the landscaping but preferred using sod instead of pavers (Option 2) . COMMISSIONERS EGGERT AND MACHT WITHDREW THEIR MOTION to approve Option 1. Public Works Director Jim Davis explained that staff's recommendation was based on the high traffic environment, the tight right-of-way, and the risk factor encountered during construction. ON MOTION by Commissioner Tippin, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved Amendment No. 4 with Kimley-Horn in the amount of $43,400 and Option No. 2, the use of sod. 37TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS - U.S.#1 TO I.R. BLVD. - KIMLEY- HORN, AMENDMENT NO. 5 The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/22/96: TO: James Chandler County Administrator THROUGH. James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Director FROM: Terry B. Thompson, P.E 7 Capital Projects Manage SUBJECT: Amendment No. 5 ?9 Professional Professional Engineering Services 37th Street Improvements From US 1 to Indian River Boulevard DATE: November 22, 1996 DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS Since the time that plans for 37th Street were completed, three (3) site plans have come in on 37th Street that allow for the installation of sidewalks and the elimination of 406 linear feet of culvert pipe and two (2) structures which will save approximately $18,200.00 irlconstruction costs. DECEMBER 3, 1996 65 E___1 The attached Amendment No. 5 provides for eliminating culvert pipe and revising typical sections, plan and profile sheets and cross-sections to include a 5' wide sidewalk on the north side of 37th Street from US 1 to Indian River Boulevard. Compensation due the engineer for revising 18 sheets of construction drawings is $3,492.00. This added to the - current contract amount $37,445.00 results in a new contract amount of $40,937.00. RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 5. Funding is from Account 309-215-541- 033.13. ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved Amendment No. 5 with Kimley-Horn, as set out in staff's recommendation. AMENDMENT NO. 5 IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD SPECIAL WATERWAY PROTECTS GRANT APPLICATION REPLACEMENT OF DONALD MACDONALD BOAT RAMP The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/25/96: TO: James Chandler County Administrator THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E. Public Works Director FROM: Terry B. Thompson, P.E. �-„it;i- Capital Projects Manager SUBJECT: Special Waterway Projects Grant Replacement of Donald MacDonald Boat Ramp DATE: November 25, 1996 Attached is a Special Waterway Projects Grant application and resolution authorizing submission of the application to the Department of Environmental Protection for replacement of the Donald MacDonald Boat Ramp. The grant application in the amount of $80,000.00 provides for replacement of the existing boat ramp north of the camping area. Indian River County is exempt from a match requirement because it is one of twenty-three (23) eligible counties with the least number of registered boaters. Staff recommends that the Board approve the resolution authorizing the submission of the grant application to the Department of Environmental Protection. 66 DECEMBER 3, 1996 Boor 99 r-AfE10, 42 BOOK 99 f't1,4p43 ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 96-151, authorizing grant application for $80,000 through the Special Waterway Projects Program. DONALD MACDONALD BOAT RAMP RESOLUTION # 96 -151 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION REQUESTING A GRANT OF $80,000.00 THROUGH THE SPECIAL WATERWAY PROJECTS PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO REPLACE DONALD MACDONALD BOAT RAMP IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY AS DESCRIBED IN THE SPECIAL WATERWAY PROJECT APPLICATION WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County Florida (BOARD), through its Public Works Department propose to perform the project described in the Special Waterway Project Application for Florida's Fiscal Year 1996- 97; and WHEREAS, the BOARD, by submitting a Special Waterway Project Application for Florida's Fiscal Year 1996-97 requesting $80,000.00 in funds through the Special Waterway Projects Program, agrees to perform the proposed project as described in the Special Waterway Project Application for Florida's Fiscal Year 1996-97. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD IN REGULAR MEETING ASSEMBLED THIS 3 DAY OF December , 1996; That the BOARD hereby supports participation in the Special Waterway Project Program to perform the project described in Special Waterway Projects Application for Florida's Fiscal Year 1996-97 and authorized Public Works Department to submit an application requesting $80,000.00 in funds through the Special Waterway Projects Program. 2. That the BOARD hereby designates Terry Thompson, P. E., Capital Projects Manager in the Public Works Department as the Grant Project Manager for this project; and That this resolution take effect immediately upon adoption. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly and legally adopted by the Board of County Commissioners at a legal meeting held on this 3 day of nprpmhpr 1996. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: Jeffery K. Barton INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA .,r.k4 ofCourt ' Y Fran B. Adams, Chairman 67 DECEMBER 3, 1996 I SOUTH COUNTY R.O. PLANT WASTEWATER CONNECTIONS - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT - TREASURE COAST CONTRACTING The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/19/96: DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 1996 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR FROM: TERRANCE G. PINT DIRECTOR OF UTI SERVICES PREPARED WILLIAM F. CAI AND STAFFED CAPITAL PR GINEER BY: DEPARTMENT M UT t�TYSERVICES SUBJECT: SOUTH COUNTY REVERSE OSMOSIS PLANT WASTEWATER CONNECTIONS (DOMESTIC/SKID CLEANING) CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. US -96 -14 -CS BACKGROUND On September 17, 1996, the Board of County Commissioners approved the above -referenced project. To implement the project, staff was approved to purchase material directly from US Filter (previously Davis Meter) and ABS Pumps. For construction, staff was to acquire three quotes from local contractors and return to the Board with a contract for execution. (See attached agenda item and minutes for details.) ANALYSIS Staff acquired quotes as follows: 1) Treasure Coast Contracting, Inc. $ 8,800.00 2) A and R Utilities $11,675.00 3) Driveways, Inc. $12,800.00 We have prepared a contract with Treasure Coast Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $8,800.00. (Please see attached.) Funding for this work will be from Account No. 472-000-169-314.00. RECOMMENDATION The staff -of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached contract as presented and authorize the chairman to execute same. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved the agreement with Treasure Coast Contracting, Inc., as recommended by staff. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 68 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BooK 99 PAc a44 I Bgg 99 FAL 1045 REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND DIESEL TANKS - (170 Filbert St. and 810 Bailey Drive locations - Sebastian) - FINAL PAY REQUEST - FLORIDA WASTE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/22/96: DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 1996 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRAT FROM: TERRANCE G. PI O DIRECTOR OF UT SERVICES - PREPARED GENE A. RA AND STAFFED MANAGER O AND WASTEWATER OPERATIONS BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: FINAL PAY REQUEST FOR INDIAN.RIVER COUNTY BID NO. 6082 BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS On October 1, 1996, the Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with Florida Waste Environmental Service, Inc., for the removal of the above -referenced diesel tanks. The removal of the tanks is complete in accordance with Indian River County Standards and Specifications. The department is now prepared to finalize the project. Therefore, we are requesting approval by the Board of County Commissioners to make final payment in the amount of $7,770.00 to the contractor. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached final pay request in the amount of $7,770.00 to Florida Waste Environmental Service, Inc. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved the final pay request by Florida Waste Environmental Service, Inc. in the amount of $7,770, as recommended by staff. FINAL PAY REQUEST ON FILE IN OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD 69 DECEMBER 3, 1996 CONTINUING SERVICE SURVEY WORK IN EXCESS OF $10.000 CONTRACTS The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/18/96: DATE: TO: FROM: PREPARED AND STAFFED BY: SUBJECT: BACKGROUND NOVEMBER 18, 1996 JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TERRANCE G. DIRECTOR OF WILLIAM F. CAPITAL PF CES PW P.E. ENGINEER UTILITY SERVICES CONTINUING SERVICE SURVEY WORK IN EXCESS OF $10,000.00 CONTRACTS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY PROJECT NO. UW -96 -15 -DS On October 15, 1996, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners authorized staff to proceed with contract negotiations with the three successful survey firms; Masteller and Moler, Inc., Carter Associates, Inc., and Kimbley Horn, see attached agenda item and minutes. We have completed the negotiation process and are requesting Board signature on the contracts. ANALYSIS Contracts have been executed by the above -referenced firms. The format of the contracts is essentially the same as in previous years. The firms will be put under contract for survey work in excess of $10,000.00 on a rotational basis per the above listing. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached contracts as submitted and authorize the Chairman to execute same. Chairman Adams questioned the insurance mentioned on the Request for Proposal and the insurance certificates, and Capital Projects Engineer Bill McCain advised that they are all insured for $1 -million professional liability. Chairman Adams directed Mr. McCain to check the figures in the errors and omissions insurance and provide copies of the insurance certificates to the Board. 70 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 UCE[M6 Boor 99 F�nFJ047 ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board unanimously approved the three contracts with the condition that $1 - million professional liability insurance is in place on each contract and the contracts speak to the same. CONTRACTS _ PLACED ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD RFP NO. 6073 - MAINTENANCE OF WATER STORAGE TANKS - GIFFORD, ROSELAND AND KINGS HIGHWAY The Board reviewed the following memo dated 11/22/96: DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 1996 TO: JAMES E. CHANDLER COUNTY ADMINISTRA FROM: TERRANCE G. PINT DIRECTOR OF UTI ERVICES PREPARED GENE A. RAUrA AND STAFFED MANAGER OF ER AND WASTEWATER OPERATIONS BY: DEPARTMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES SUBJECT: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY RFP NO. 6073 - MAINTENANCE OF WATER STORAGE TANKS, GIFFORD, ROSELAND AND KINGS HIGHWAY BACKGROUND On June 6, 1996, the County received three (3) responses to a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFP) on the above - referenced project. On October 30, 1996, presentations were made to the Staff Selection Committee. The selection process was finalized and the Department is now prepared to proceed with contract negotiations. ANALYSIS The following firms submitted proposals for this RFP: 1. Eagle Tank Technology and Renovation 2. Utility Service Company, Inc. 3. Tank Engineering and Management Consultants, Inc. The firm of Utility Service Company, Inc., was unanimously selected by the Staff Selection Committee. A copy of the firm's proposal is on file in the Board of County Commissioners office. RECOMMENDATION The staff of the Department of Utility Services recommends that the Board of -County Commissioners authorize the staff to proceed with the negotiations for a contract for the maintenance of our water storage tanks with the firm of Utility Service Company, Inc. 71 DECEMBER 3, 1996 Chairman Adams asked why we didn't do this on a bid, and Capital Projects Engineer Bill McCain explained that previously this work has been handled on a tank by tank basis. We brought consultants on board to generate specifications for the work and went out to bid for the specification renovations on each tank. We found that process to be very cumbersome and costly. We have done a lot of research within the state and country and looked at various companies that offer continuing maintenance programs whereby they take full responsibility, i.e. needed engineering services, painting, maintenance, etc. The selection of the 3 firms was handled very much like the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA) process, and now we are looking for authorization to sit down and negotiate a contract. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously authorized staff to proceed with the negotiations for a contract with the three firms listed in the above memo, as recommended by staff. LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION ITEMS Attorney Vitunac asked the Commissioners for their list of items they wish to take before the Legislative Delegation. 1) Chairman Adams wanted to repeat our request for the clams and shellfish 75 -ft. limit on private property and this time keep a better track on the legislation in Tallahassee. She believed we could use the special law we introduced last year. 2) Commissioner Tippin recommended we support FAC's Top 6 in 1997 which includes the Economic Development Tax Exemption Reform .and the Tax Equity Partial Year Assessment. He would like to combine the goals of FAC and the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. 72 DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 PA 048, BOOK 99 FnE1049 FAC'S TOP' 6 IN 1997 Ad Valorem Assessments: SUPPORT assessments on ad valorem property which allows for the equitable distribution of ad valorem taxes on property for the portion of a year that new construction is receiving benefit of public services such as partial -year, substantially complete or a fee for interim government services. Courts/Article V: Counties maintain that the operation and funding of the State Court System is a state responsibility. In a spirit of cooperation to resolve longstanding court funding problems, FAC supports the following: SUPPORT legislation authorizing counties to utilize alternative funding mechanisms for capital improvements and operationz- such as court improvement funds, reset fees and deferral fees; SUPPORT state funding to provide counties with financial relief for existing court operations, including full funding for any new programs and court related obligations; and SUPPORT other measures which will provide a more a uitab a funding balan e reducing county expenditures for the State Court System. Economic Development Tax Exemption Reform: SUPPORT developing criteria to identify and evaluate the economic benefits of proposed and existing exemptions to the tax structure and establish performance-based measurements to enhance accountability. Medicaid Reform: SUPPORT a deliberative policy process to restructure the Medicaid program that involves counties in the development and implementation of reform initiatives and which addresses at a minimum governance, financing, client eligibility and benefits, program integrity, and service delivery. OPPOSE mandating additional responsibility and costs to counties. Telecommunications: SUPPORT improvements to the state and local tax structure for electronic communication products and services that will strengthen Florida's economic vitality. Tl•,erefore, county officials support establishing an equitable system that promotes the expansion of the communications'industry and advancE:: the availability of electronic communication products and services for Florida's business community and the general public. In the same manner, SUPPORT the preservation of local governments responsibility to manage public resources, including, but not limited to public rights-of-way. Welfare Reform Implementation: SUPPORT job creation and social strategies that effectuate long-term se; 'I sufficiency and improvement in the quality of life for all families and children on public assistance, including legal immigrants, and extending voting privileges on the WAGES governance board to counties. "'C=� 3) Discussion ensued about including the problem of getting title in perpetuity on the land we have purchased in conjunction with the State, i.e. the Cairns' property and -the Sebastian tract. Chairman Adams felt that is a Cabinet issue and could be handled through a policy change. She agreed to talk to 73 DECEMBER 3, 1996 State Legislators Sembler and Kurth to see if they can initiate a policy change at the department level. Commissioner Eggert wanted to see us ask for continued funding of cultural grants. CONSENSUS was reached that Chairman Adams and Attorney Vitunac would represent the County at the Legislative Delegation meeting. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT Chairman Adams announced that immediately following adjournment, the Board would meet as the District Board of Commissioners of the Solid Waste Disposal District. Those Minutes are being prepared separately. There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the Board adjourned at 12:25 p.m. ATTEST: . Barton, Clerk Minutes approved_L- �% - 74 Fran B. Adams, Chairman DECEMBER 3, 1996 BOOK 99 F��4-OSO