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BOARD OF COUNTY �tOMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
A G E N D A
Tuesday, March 24,1998
9:00 A.M. - COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER
County Administration Building
1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
John W. Tippin, Chairman (District 4)
Kenneth R. Macht, Vice Chairman (District 3)
Fran B. Adams (District 1)
Carolyn K. Eggert (District 2) ,
Caroline D. Ginn (District 5)
James E. Chandler, County Administrator
Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney
Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk to the Board
9:00 a.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER BACKUP
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2. INVOCATION None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Comm. Carolyn K. Eggert
4• ADDITIONS to the AGENDA/EMERGENITEMS
1. Add Item 5.2., Proclamation Designating the Month of April, 1998 as Keep America Beautiful Month in Indian River County,
Florida
2. Add Item 9.8.4., Wabasso - Summerplace Subdivision Seawall Construction Emergency Permits - Department of EnvironnxnW
Protection.
3. Add Item 9.C., Announcement of Public Hearing regarding Roberts v. Indian River County for April 7, 1998.
4. Add Item B.A.I., Municipal Representation on Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.Cities of Vero Beach and Sebastian
5. Add Item 13.A.2., Marcella Wheeler - Paving and Drainage Assessment, Project No. 8707 - Eha L Deckard.
6. Add Item 13.E., Out -of -County Travel to Gainesville, Florida to visit a Traditional Neighborhood Design Development (TND).
5. PROCLAMATION and PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Connor Roberts
Upon His Retirement from Dept. of Emergency Services
Fire Division and Indian River County 1
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of March 3, 1998
7. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Warrants
(memorandum dated March 12, 1998) 2-10
B. Payments to Vendors of Court Related Costs
(memorandum dated March 13, 1998) 11
C. Approval of RFP and Program Application for
Indian River County Children's Services Network
(letter dated March 18, 1998) 12-37
D. Request for Final Plat Approval for the Pomelo
Subdivision, an Agricultural Planned Development
(memorandum dated March 16, 1998) 38-42
E. Lease to Exchange Home of Indian River County
(memorandum dated March 17, 1998)
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7. CONSENT AGENDA (cont'd.):
F. Misc. Budget Amendment #12
(memorandum dated March 18, 1998)
8.
9.
10.
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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
Leasehold Improvements and Moving Expenses -
Indian River County Tax Collector
(no backup provided)
PUBLIC ITEMS.
A.
B.
C.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
PUBLIC DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Presentation of Harbor Branch Research
Services Overview by Environmental Division
Director Myron Gunsalus, as Requested at the
Prior Discussion of the Piper Trichloroethylene
Spill
(memorandum dated March 18, 1998)
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49-51
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2. Appeal by Mr. & Mrs. Riddle of the Planning
and Zoning Commission's Denial of an Admini-
strative Permit Application for a Non -Commer-
cial Kennel (Quasi Judicial)
(memorandum dated March 18, 1998) 53-74
/2�S Request by Glenn W. Legwen to Speak Regard-
ing Traffic Light at the Intersection of King's
Highway and 8th Street
(letter dated March 13, 1998) 75
PUBLIC NOTICE ITEMS
None
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR'S MATTERS
Collective Bargaining Strategy Meeting
(directly following BCC meeting)
(memorandum dated March 18, 1998)
DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS
A. Community Development
None
B. Emergen�Services
None
C. General Services
None
D. Leisure Services
None
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11. DEPARTMENTAL MATTERS (cont'd.): BACK
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E. Office of Management and Budget
FY 1998/99 Anti -Drug Abuse Grant Funding
Certification of Participation
(memorandum dated March 18, 1998) 77-84
F. Personnel
None
G. Public Works
1. 8th St. Right -Of -Way Acquisition
58th Ave. Improvements/Oslo Rd. to 26 St.
Parcel No. 127, Clausson P. Lexow, Trustee
(memorandum dated March 13, 1998) 85-89
2. Wabasso Causeway Park Improvements
Project - Resolution for Florida Inland
Navigation District Waterways Assistance
Program
(memorandum dated March 17, 1998) 90-112
3. Professional Engineering Services Agreement
Oslo Road (9th St. SW) Bridge Replacements
and Roadway Widening
(memorandum dated March 17, 1998) 113-126
4. As -Built Resolution & Assessment Roll for
Paving and Drainage Improvements to 60thAve.
South of 45th St. in Ponderosa Estates Subdivision
(memorandum dated March 10, 1998) 127-135
H. Utilities
None
12. COUNTY ATTORNEY
None
13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS
A. Chairman John W. TipRin
B. Vice Chairman Kenneth R. Macht
Telecommunications - NACO
(memorandum dated March 18, 1998)
C. Commissioner Fran B. Adams
D. Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert
136-137
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13. COMMISSIONERS ITEMS (cont'd ):
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E. Commissioner Caroline D. Ginn
14. SPECIAL DISTRICTSBOARDS
A. Emergency Services District
None
B. Solid Waste Disposal District
None
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
or meeting.
Meeting may be broadcast live on TCI Cable Channel 13 - rebroadcast various times
throughout the week
Falcon Cable Channel 35 - rebroadcast Friday evening
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INDEX TO MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MARCH 24, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER .............................................. -1-
2. INVOCATION ................................................. -1-
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ...................................... -1-
4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA .................................. -1-
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS ......................... 2-
5.1. Proclamation Honoring Lt. Connor Roberts Upon His Retirement -
Department of Emergency Services, Fire Division and Indian River County
....................................................... .2-
5.2. Proclamation Designating the Month of April, 1998 as Keep America
Beautiful Month in Indian River County, Florida .................. .3-
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES .....................:................. -4-
7. CONSENT AGENDA ........................................... -5-
7.A. List of Warrants ........................................... -5-
7.B. Payments to Vendors of Court Related Costs ..................... .11-
7.C. RFP 8054 - Program Application for Indian River County Children's
Services Network ....................................... -11-
7.D. Pomelo Subdivision - Agricultural Planned Development - Final Plat
Approval - James and Lauri Simpson - Carter Associates .......... .15-
7.E. Exchange Home of Indian River County - (Exchange Club Center for
Prevention of Child Abuse of the Treasure Coast, Inc.) - Lease - Youth
Manor Of Indian River County .............................. .16 -
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7.F. Miscellaneous Budget Amendment #12 ........................ .17-
8. TAX COLLECTOR - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND MOVING
EXPENSES.................................................. .19-
9.B.1. HARBOR BRANCH RESEARCH SERVICES OVERVIEW BY
ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION DIRECTOR MYRON GUNSALUS - PIPER
TRICHLOROETHYLENE SPILL (FRANK ZORC - SIDNEY TURNER) .. -23-
9.B.2. RANDY AND ELIZABETH RIDDLE - APPEAL OF PLANNING AND
ZONING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT
APPLICATION FOR A NON-COMMERCIAL KENNEL (QUASI JUDICIAL)
............................................................ .25-
9.B.3. GLENN W. LEGWEN - TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF
KING'S HIGHWAY AND 8TH STREET ............................ .33-
9.B.4. WABASSO - SUMMERPLACE SUBDIVISION - SEAWALL CONSTRUCTION
EMERGENCY PERMITS - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION............................................... .37-
9.C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEM - ANNOUNCEMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING ROBERTS V. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FOR APRIL 7, 1998
............................................................ .40-
10. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING STRATEGY MEETING - INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 2201 AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL
769 - CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS .............................. .41-
1 LE. FY 1998-99 ANTI-DRUG ABUSE GRANT FUNDING CERTIFICATION OF
PARTICIPATION - FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
(DCA) ...................................................... .41 -
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11.G.1. 8TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION - 58TH AVENUE
IMPROVEMENTS (OSLO ROAD TO 26TH STREET) - PARCEL NO. 127
- CLAUSSON P. LEXOW, TRUSTEE, S.E. CITRUS CAPITAL
CORPORATION ......................................... -42-
11.G.2. WABASSO CAUSEWAY PARK M'ROVEMENTS PROJECT -
RESOLUTION FOR FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
(FIND) WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - BRAD SMITH
ASSOCIATES, INC . ...................................... -44-
11.G.3. OSLO ROAD (9TH STREET SW) BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS AND
ROADWAY WIDENING - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT - KIMLEY HORN & ASSOCIATES ............. .46-
I LGA. PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO 60TH AVENUE
SOUTH OF 45TH STREET IN PONDEROSA ESTATES SUBDIVISION -
AS -BUILT RESOLUTION AND ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROJECT
#9536 ................................................. .48-
13.A.1. CHAIRMAN TIPPIN - MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATION ON
TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL - CITIES OF
VERO BEACH AND SEBASTIAN - TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER
SHORES.............................................. .56-
13.A.2. CHAIRMAN TIPPIN - F. MARCELLA WHEELER (PROJECT 8707,
ACCOUNT 390013) - PAVING AND DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT - EHA
L. DECKARD.......................................... .57-
13.B. VICE CHAIRMAN MACHT - TELECOMMUNICATIONS - NACO SEMINAR,
WASHINGTON, D.0 . .......................................... .59-
13.E. COMMISSIONER GINN - OUT -OF -COUNTY TRAVEL TO GAINESVILLE,
FLORIDA TO VISIT A TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT (TND)
............................................................ .61 -
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March 24, 1998
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Regular
Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 25" Street, Vero Beach, Florida, on
Tuesday, March 24, 1998, at 9:00 a.m. Present were John W. Tippin, Chairman; Kenneth
R. Macht, Vice Chairman; Fran B. Adams; Carolyn K. Eggert; and Caroline D. Ginn. Also
present were James E. Chandler, County Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, County
Attorney; and Patricia "PT' Jones, Deputy Clerk.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Tippin called the meeting to order.
2. INVOCATION
Commissioner Ginn delivered the Invocation.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Eggert led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Chairman Tippin requested five additions to today's Agenda:
1. Item 5.2., Proclamation designating the month of April,1998 as Keep America
Beautiful Month in Indian River County, Florida.
2. Item 9.B.4., Wabasso - Summerplace Subdivision Seawall Construction
Emergency Permits - Department of Environmental Protection.
3. Item 9.C., Announcement of Public Hearing regarding Roberts v. Indian River
County for April 7, 1998.
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4. Item 13.A.1., Municipal Representation on Treasure Coast Regional Planning
Council - Cities of Vero Beach and Sebastian.
5. Item 13.A.2., Marcella Wheeler - Paving and Drainage Assessment, Project
No. 8707 - Eha L. Deckard.
Commissioner Ginn requested the addition of Item 13.E., Out of County Travel to
Gainesville, Florida, to visit a Traditional Neighborhood Design Development (TND)
neighborhood.
County Attorney Vitunac announced a typographical error on the Agenda in that there
are 2 items listed as 9.B.2. He noted that the Agenda should reflect the second item as Item
9.B.3., Request by Glenn W. Legwen to Speak Regarding Traffic Light at the Intersection
of King's Highway and 8`' Street.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert,
SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board
unanimously added the above items to the Agenda.
5. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
5.1. PROCLAMATIONHONORING LT. CONNOR ROBERTS UPONHIS
RETIREMENT - DEPARTMENT OFEMERGENCYSERVICES, FIRE DIVISIONAND
INDLwRIVER COUNTY
Chairman Tippin presented the following Proclamation to Lieutenant Connor Roberts:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Connor Roberts announces his retirement from the
Department of Emergency Services Fire Division and Indian River County
Board of County Commissioners effective March 30, 1998.
WHEREAS, Connor Roberts was born May 3, 1941 in Yukon,
Florida, and moved to Vero Beach from Jacksonville, Florida in 1965.
WHEREAS, Connor Roberts began his employment as a Combat
Firefighter in December of 1969. He was promoted to rank of Engineer in
February of 1976.
WHEREAS, Connor Roberts was promoted on November 29, 1981,
and has served in the rank of Fire Lieutenant for the last 17 years.
MARCH 24, 1998
WHEREAS, Connor Roberts has consistently demonstrated
consummate skills and impeccable standards of performance in the Fire.
Division of Indian River County. Lieutenant Roberts will be sorely missed
by Fire Division and staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLA11VIED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY CONMMSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, that the Board wishes to express its appreciation to Connor
Roberts for his dedication and exemplary service to Indian River County.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board wishes him the very
best in his future endeavors.
Dated this 20 day of March 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
john W. Tippin, h irman
5.2. PROCLAMATIONDESIGNATING THE MONTH OFAPRIL 1998 AS KEEP
AMERICA BEAUTIFUL MONTH IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY FLORIDA
Chairman Tippin presented the following Proclamation to Dennis Green, President
of Keep Indian River Beautiful:
PROCLAMATION
DESIGNATING THE MONTN OF APRIL, 1998
AS XZZP AFRICA BEAUTIFUL MONTR IN
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, Indian River County is rich in beauty and natural resources; and
WHEREAS, every citizen should contribute to the preservation of this beauty
and the protection of these natural resource; and
WHEREAS, Keep America Beautiful Month annually involves millions of
Americans in actions to improve the nation's communities through litter
prevention and beautification; and
WHEREAS, Keep Indian River Beautiful is a local affiliate of Keep America
Beautiful, Inc. and will initiate environmental, community -enhancement and
educational programs in April:
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS that the month of April, 1998 be designated as
SEEP AFRICA BEBUTIFM MDNTS
in Indian River County, and the Board urges all residents, businesses, community
and youth groups, governmental agencies and other organizations to recognize the
programs being offered, and work together to preserve the natural beauty of our
community, not only in April, but throughout the entire year.
Dated this 24 day of March, 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMSSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Dennis Green, President of Keep Indian River Beautiful, thanked the Board and
invited everyone to a cleanup on April 25, 1998. He also reminded the Board that Treasure
Coast Refuse and Harris Sanitation have made a $600 challenge to the Commissioners. The
Commissioner who brings the most people to the cleanup and has the most material collected
will receive a donation of that amount to a charity of their choice. This is an exciting
opportunity for volunteers to get involved and the County has been very supportive of this
effort. Keep Indian River Beautiful has organized 4 clean-ups in 2 years and has recently
opened the "3-R" Center for recycling materials to be used in arts and crafts.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of March 3, 1998. There were none.
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ON - MOTION by Commissioner Eggert,
SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board
unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of March 3, 1998, as written.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Ginn requested that Item 7.C. be pulled for discussion.
7.A. LIST OF WARRANTS
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 12, 1998:
TO: HONORABLE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DATE: MARCH 12, 1998
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 March 6 to March 12.1998.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert,
SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board
unanimously approved the list of Warrants as issued
by the Clerk to the Board for the period from March
6, 1998 through March 12, 1998, as recommended
-by staff.
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CHECK
NAME
CHECK
CHECK
NUMBER
DATE
AMOUNT
0019227 INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
3/06/98
744.00
0019228 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIR
3/06/98
-175.00
0019229 COMMERCIAL TITLE SERVICES, INC
3/06/98
7,250.00
0019230 VERO BEACH, CITY OF
3/11/98
207,28
0019231 F P & L
3/11/98
79,48
0237251 JAMES PUBLISHING, INC
2/12/98
.00
0238410 INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
3/05/98
0238612
ACTION PRINTERS
3/12/98
.00
5.94
0238613
ADVANCED GARAGE DOORS, INC
3/12/98
1,720.00
0238614
AERO PRODUCTS CORPORATION
3/12/98
231.02
0238615
A G L L
3/12/98
119.38
0238616
ALEXANDER BATTERY COMPANY
3/12/98
316.80
0238617
ALPHA ACE HARDWARE
3/12/98
7.18
0238618
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
3/12/98
50.00
0238619
ANDREWS FILTER & SUPPLY
3/12/98
169.18
0238620
ACTION ANSWERING SERVICE
3/12/98
309.27
0238621
A 8 S PUMPS, INC
3/12/98
158.00
0238622
ANCESTRY, INC
3/12/98
35.45
0238623
ALPHA HEALTH SERVICE, INC
3/12/98
2,059.23
0238624
ALL RITE WATER CONDITIONING
3/12/98
30.00
0238625
AMERICAN AIR FILTER
3/12/98
239.52
0238626
AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES
3/12/98
26.75
0238627
A T & T
3/12/98
202.87
0238628
ATLANTIC COASTAL TITLE CORP
3/12/98
307.00
0238629
ALL COUNTY EQUIPMENT COMPANY
3/12/98
671.48
0238630
ACTION TRAINING SYSTEMS, INC
3/12/98
135.00
0238631
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
3/12/98
95.30
0238632
ARCHTECTS & DESIGNERS
3/12/98
223.50
0238633
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
3/12/98
5,403.47
0238634
ARCH PAGING
3/12/98
408.72
0238635
AMERISYS, INC
3/12/98
380.40
0238636
ACQUARO, JOSEPH & GRALL,
3/12/98
342.48
0238637
A T & T
3/12/98
75.33
0238638
ASCENCION OSORIO
3/12/98
5.00
0238639
ARTS
3/12/98
42.00
0238640
AMERICAN GOLF CLASSICS
3/12/98
81.00
0238641
BAKER DISTRIBUTING CO
3/12/98
35.56
0238642
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
3/12/98
2,742.32
0238643
BENSONS LOCK SERVICE
3/12/98
8.10
0238644
BLACKHAWK QUARRY COMPANY
3/12/98
999.97
0238645
BLANKENSHIP & ASSOCIATES
3/12/98
108.32
0238646
BRACKETT, ROBERT L
3/12/98
500.00
0238647
BELLSOUTH MOBILITY
3/12/98
181.67
0238648
BARTON, JEFFREY K- CLERK
3/12/98
39,702.38
0238649
BARTON, JEFFREY K -CLERK
3/12/98
3,295.25
0238650
8 & B INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.
3/12/98
2,639.27
0238651
BRIDGESTONE SPORTS, INC
3/12/98
196.20
0238652
BARTON, JEFFREY K -CLERK
3/12/98
5,000.00
0238653
BRODART CO
3/12/98
338.57
0238654
BLATUS, JAMES
3/12/98
704.02
0238655
BOYNTON PUMP & IRRIGATION
3/12/98
151.05
0238656
BELLSOUTH DIRECTORY SALES
3/12/98
422.27
0238657
BLAKESLEE MAINTENANCE
3/12/98
200.00
0238658
BOORS ON TAPE INC
3/12/98
376.00
0238659
BELLSOUTH
3/12/98
969.51
0238660
BEAZER HOMES, INC
3/12/98
361.00
0238661
BAKER & TAYLOR INC
3/12/98
2,044.19
0238662
BMG
3/12/98
86.39
0238663
BRUCE, KELLY
3/12/98
15.45
0238664
CTL DISTRIBUTION INC
3/12/98
662.00
0238665
BIGGERS, GEORGE
3/12/98
65.00
0238666
CASE CONTRACTING COMPANY
3/12/98
500.00
0238667
BALLESTER, ANTONIO
3/12/98
64.38
0238668
BELLSOUTH
3/12/98
104.91
0238669
CAMERON & BARKLEY COMPANY
3/12/98
319.57
0238670
CITRUS MOTEL
3/12/98
123.00
0238671
CLEMENTS PEST CONTROL
3/12/98
178.00
0238672
COASTAL GRAPHICS
3/12/98
477.00
0238673
COLKITT SHEET METAL & AIR, INC
3/12/98
54.75
0238674
COMMUNICATIONS INT'L INC
3/12/98
1,361.23
0238675
COMPUSERVE INCORPORATED
3/12/98
6.24
0238676
CITGO PETROLEUM CORP
3/12/98
2,143.39
0238677
CUSTOM CARRIAGES, INC
3/12/98
3,593.59
0238678
COLLINS & AIRMAN
3/12/98
671.50
0238679
COBRA GOLF, INC
3/12/98
820.77
0238680
CROSSROADS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
3/12/98
57.00
0238681
C-4 IMAGING SYSTEMS INC
3/12/98
26.46
0238682
CUSTOM PUBLISHING SERVICES,INC
3/12/98
552.00
0238683
COPYCO, INC
3/12/98
528.00
0238684
COLUMBIA HOUSE
3/12/98
47.30
0238685 CHARTWELL INC
3/12/98
98.00
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CHECK NAME
CHECK
CHECK
NUMBER
DATE
AMOUNT
0238686 COHABACO CIGAR CO
3/12/98
389.81
0238687 COOPERCRAFT
3/12/98
125.00
0238688 DAVES SPORTING GOODS
3/12/98
410.00
0238689 DEEP SIX DIVE SHOP, INC
3/12/98
161.77
0238690 DEMCO INC
3/12/98
253.10
0238691 DOCTOR'S CLINIC
3/12/98
338.10
0238692 DON SMITH'S PAINT STORE, INC
3/12/98
628.72
0238693 DATA SUPPLIES, INC,
3/12/98
803.87
0238694 DAVIDSON TITLES, INC
3/12/98
231.26
0238695 DRIVEWAYS INC
3/12/98
1,165.24
0238696 DADE PAPER COMPANY
3/12/98
325.27
0238697 DUO -SAFETY LADDER, CORP
3/12/98
115.00
0238698 DOWNTOWN PRODUCE INC
3/12/98
217.00
0238699 DATABASE TECHNOLOGIES INC
3/12/98
23.00
0238700 DILLARD, CASSIE
3/12/98
15.45
0238701 DELO, CRYSTAL
3/12/98
64.38
0238702 E -Z BREW COFFEE SERVICE, INC
3/12/98
498.60
0238703 ELLIS K PHELPS AND CO, INC
3/12/98
381.15
0238704 ENVIROMETRICS, INC
3/12/98
11,096.00
0238705
EXCEL COMPUTER COMPANY
3/12/98
749.00
0238706
EDWARDS, BONNIE
3/12/98
92.70
0238707
ENCLAVE SUITES, THE
3/12/98
80.00
0238708
F G F O A
3/12/98
75.00
0238709
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP
3/12/98
54.25
0238710
FINNEY, DONALD G
3/12/98
41.47
0238711
FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY CO
3/12/98
392.20
0238712
FLORIDA BAR
3/12/98
12.00
0238713
F P & L
3/12/98
14,069.05
0238714
FLORIDA SLUDGE, INC
3/12/98
5,418.00
0238715
FLETCHER'S TV & APPLIANCE
3/12/98
71.19
0238716
FOOT JOY
3/12/98
1,011.71
0238717
FLOWERS BAKING COMPANY OF
3/12/98
83.91
0238718
FLORIDA TIRE RECYCLING, INC
3/12/98
1,278.60
0238719
FLOW -TECHNOLOGY
3/12/98
167.40
0238720
FMC CORP
3/12/98
4,440.00
0238721
FALCON CABLE TV
3/12/98
25.10
0238722
FLORIDA TRANSCOR, INC
3/12/98
4,595.00
0238723
FALZONE, JESSICA
3/12/98
18.03
0238724
FLORIDA DETROIT DIESEL -ALLISON
3/12/98
75.08
0238725
FELLSMERE, CITY OF
3/12/98
18.93
0238726
FALZONE, KATHY
3/12/98
97.97
0238727
FALZONE, MATTHEW
3/12/98
36.05
0238728
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC
3/12/98
60.00
0238729
FALZONE, CHRISTOPHER
3/12/98
36.05
0238730
FORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC
3/12/98
149.00
0238731
F & W PUBLICATIONS INC
3/12/98
14.28
0238732
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
3/12/98
75.00
0238733
GATEWAY 2000
3/12/98
6,257.00
0238734
GATOR LUMBER COMPANY
3/12/98
29.67
0238735
GENE'S AUTO GLASS
3/12/98
325.57
0238736
GLIDDEN COMPANY, THE
3/12/98
124.43
0238737
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO INC
3/12/98
958.34
0238738
GLOBAL COMPUTER SUPPLIES
3/12/98
77,49
0238739
GALE RESEARCH, INC
3/12/98
198.78
0238740
GANGER, CHARISE
3/12/98
16.74
0238741
GROLIER EDUCATIONAL
3/12/98
12.06
0238742
GOODWIN, LAWRENCE M
3/12/98
500.00
0238743
HARRISON UNIFORMS
3/12/98
71.96
0238744
HICKMAN'S BRAKE & ALIGNMENT
3/12/98
1,212.34
0238745
HUNTER AUTO SUPPLIES
3/12/98
1,538.45
0238746
HEWLETT-pACKARD
3/12/98
45.00
0238747
HOLIDAY ROOFING
3/12/98
2,860.00
0238748
HALE CONSTRUCTION, INC
3/12/98
500.00
0238749
HACH COMPANY
3/12/98
489.00
0238750
HEART OF THE LAKES
3/12/98
210.95
0238751
HILL MANUFACTURING
3/12/98
200.00
0238752
BORIZON NURSERY
3/12/98
114.70
0238753
HOMETOWN PET CARE CENTER
3/12/98
12.50
0238754
HATFIELD, ERIC
3/12/98
63.18
0238755
HASENAUER, KRIS
3/12/98
30.00
0238756
HEWITT CONTRACTING CO INC
3/12/98
122 685.05
0238757
HAMILTON CONNECTIONS OF THE
3/12/98
x410.87
0238758
INDIAN RIVER BATTERY, INC
3/12/98
3,509.23
0238759
INDIAN RIVER BLUE PRINT, INC
3/12/98
0238760
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY UTILITY
3/12/98
125.11
0238761
INDIAN RIVER FARMS WATER
3/12/98
1,534.58
0238762
INDIAN RIVER OXYGEN, INC
3/12/98
665.00
0238763
INGRAM
3/12/98
913.25
0238764
INTERSTATE BILLING SERVICE
3/12/98
1,482.31
0238765
INFORMATION ACCESS CO
3/12/98
129.92
0238766
INFILCO DEGREMONT, INC
3/12/98
800.00
3,136.44
MARCH 24, 1998
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Liu
I
CHECK
NAME
CHECK
CHECK
NUMBER
DATE
AMOUNT
0238767
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
3/12/98
1,575.00
0238768
INSURANCE SERVICING &
3/12/98
275.00
0238769
IRVINE MECHANICAL, INC
3/12/98
583.17
0238770
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
3/12/98
720.00
0238771
IRON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
3/12/98
940.23
0238772
ITS AMERICA
3/12/98
645.00
0238773
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH
3/12/98
35.00
0238774
IRRIGATION CONSULTANTS UNLIMIT
3/12/98
17.78
0238775
JACOBS ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR
3/12/98
283.10
0238776
JANIE DEAN CHEVROLET, INC
3/12/98
_ 974.21
0238777
JOHNSON CONTROLS INC
3/12/98
2,352.00
0238778
JOSEPH, RENNETS
3/12/98
30.00
0238779
JACK MURRAY CONSTRUCTION
3/12/98
500.00
0238780
KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOCIATES, INC
3/12/98
398.25
0238781
KARL, JAMES W
3/12/98
105.00
0238782
KIRBY AUTO SUPPLY
3/12/98
34.22
0238783
XT MOWER & EQUIPMENT
3/12/98
36.85
0238784
KLINK, RICHARD
3/12/98
1,584.00
0238785
KEEP INDIAN RIVER BEAUTIFUL
3/12/98
1,483.29
0238786
KEPLEY, STEPHEN OD
3/12/98
81.00
0238787
LAWMEN & SHOOTERS SUPPLY
3/12/98
48.75
0238788
LENGEMANN OF FLORIDA, INC
3/12/98
154.46
0238789
LOWE'S SOME CENTERS, INC
3/12/98
561.56
0238790
L B SMITH, INC
3/12/98
35.90
0238791
LIGHT SOURCE BUSINESS SYSTEMS
3/12/98
1,670.87
0238792
LEXMARX INTERNATIONAL, INC
3/12/98
268.20
0238793
LETTIERE, DOMINIC J CPA
3/12/98
2,900.00
0238794
LACHNITT, CARL A
3/12/98
500.00
0238795
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES
3/12/98
35.20
0238796
LOWE'S HOME CENTERS, INC
3/12/98
36.00
0238797
LANGSTON, HESS, BOLTON,ZNOSKO
3/12/98
1,178.79
0238798
LINCOLN INVESTIGATIONS
3/12/98
169.60
0238799
MAC PAPER, INC
3/12/98
891.95
0238800
MACMILLAN OIL COMPANY
3/12/98
180.30
0238801
MAXWELL PLUMBING, INC
3/12/98
127.07
0238802
MUNICIPAL CODE CORP
3/12/98
1,415.91
0238803
MEISTER PUBLISHING CO
3/12/98
128.95
0238804
MIAMI ELEAVTOR COMPANY
3/12/98
1,958.00
0238805
MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY COMPANY
3/12/98
28.38
0238806
M & R SPORTSWEAR
3/12/98
35.47
0238807
MIDWEST TAPE EXCHANGE
3/12/98
43.85
0238808
MR BOB PORTABLE TOILET
3/12/98
794.12
0238809
MGE UPS SYSTEMS INC
3/12/98
7,846.00
0238810
MGB CONSTRUCTION INC
3/12/98
500.00
0238811
MCGUIRE, GEORGE SEAN
3/12/98
138.48
0236812
MAX DAVIS ASSOCIATES INC
3/12/98
284.90
0238813
MAXFLI GOLF DIVISION
3/12/98
266.19
0238814
NEW READERS PRESS
3/12/98
1,052.72
0238815
NORMAN LATHROP ENTERPRISE
3/12/98
36.93
0238816
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC VIDEO
3/12/98
23.70
0238817
NATIONAL REGISTER PUBLISHING
3/12/98
1,064.65
0238818
NATIONAL PROPANE CORP
3/12/98
51.31
0238819
NU CO 2, INC
3/12/98
65.75
0238820
NAPIER, WILLIAM MATT
3/12/98
47.27
0238821
NASS SERVICE COMPANY, INC
3/12/98
120.88
0238822
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
3/12/98
300.00
0238823
OFFICE PRODUCTS & SERVICE
3/12/98
978.76
0238824
OSBORN, MERLE RN
3/12/98
94.00
0238825
OSCEOLA MEDICAL SUPPLY
3/12/98
70.00
0238826
ORIENTAL MERCHANDISE CO
3/12/98
520.02
0238827
OCLC / FOREST PRESS
3/12/98
325.00
0238828
OFFICE DEPOT, INC
3/12/98
1,426.55
0238829
ODYSSEY GOLF
3/12/98
94.57
0238830
PEACE RIVER ELECTRIC
3/12/98
175.42
0238831
PERKINS DRUG, INC
3/12/98
195.93
0238832
PERKINS INDIAN RIVER PHARMACY
3/12/98
90.00
0238833
PETTY CASH
3/12/98
190.30
0238834
POST, LORRAINE M
3/12/98
302.97
0238835
PUBLIX SUPERMARKET
3/12/98
213.24
0238836
PROCTOR CONSTRUCTION
3/12/98
500.00
0238837
POSTMASTER
3/12/98
268.65
0238838
PORT PETROLEUM, INC
3/12/98
294.67
0238839
PUBLIX
3/12/98
207.90
0238840
POLK
3/12/98
365.00
0238841
PRESS JOURNAL
3/12/98
112.96
0238842
PAGE, LIVINGSTON
3/12/98
30.00
0238843
PAGENET OF FLORIDA
3/12/98
10.51
0238844
PANGBURN, TERRI
3/12/98
48.00
0238845
PRESS JOURNAL/STUART NEWS
3/12/98
1,155.70
0238846
POMEROY COMPUTER RESOURCES
3/12/98
254.72
0238847
PECORARO, SALVATORE
3/12/98
70.00
0238848
PUBLIX
3/12/98
146.00
0238849
QUALITY BOOKS, INC
3/12/98
53.96
MARCH 24, 1998
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CHECK NAME
CHECK
CHECK
NUMBER
DATE
AMOUNT
0238850 RADIO SHACK ACCT RECEIVABLE
3/12/98
176.97
0238851 CSR RINKER MATERIALS
3/12/98
198.40
0238852 RUSSELL CONCRETE, INC
3/12/98
1,304.25
0238853 RUSSO PRINTING, INC
3/12/98
209.59
0238854 ROBERTS & REYNOLDS PA
3/12/98
1,499.23
0238855 REED ELSEVIER NEW PROVIDENCE
3/12/98
960.25
0238856 RUBBER STAMP EXPRESS & MORE
3/12/98
50.07
0238857 RISSMAN, WEISBERG, BARRETT,
3/12/98
122.82
0238858 SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY
3/12/98
149.23
0238859 SAFETY KLEEN CORP
3/12/98
162.00
0238860 SEITNER SALES
3/12/98
13.25
0238861 SEWELL HARDWARE CO, INC
3/12/98
45.50
0238862 SHERATON HARBOR PLACE
3/12/98
95.00
0238863 SOUTHERN ELECTRIC SUPPLY
3/12/98
58.99
0238864 SOUTHSIDE,ANIMAL HOSPITAL
3/12/98
196.00
0238865 STURGIS LUMBER & PLYWOOD CO
3/12/98
294.08
0238866 SUN COAST WELDING SUPPLIES INC
3/12/98
82.40
0238867 ST LUCIE PAPER & PACKAGING,INC
3/12/98
1,145.10
0238868 SCHOLARLY RESOURCES, INC
3/12/98
79.75
0238869 SERVICE REFRIGERATION CO, INC
3/12/98
84.00
0238870 SIMON & SCHUSTER
3/12/98
622.32
0238871 SHERWOOD, FRANCES G
3/12/98
30.38
0238872 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF IRC
3/12/98
11050.00
0238873 SOUTHERN SEWER EQUIPMENT SALES
3/12/98
60.92
0238874 SALEM PRESS, INC
3/12/98
79.00
0238875 SUPERIOR PRINTING
3/12/98
64.90
0238876 SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF
3/12/98
466.84
0238877 SIMS, MATTHEW
3/12/98
133.98
0238878 SOUTHERN SECURITY SYSTEMS OF
3/12/98
813.00
0238879 SUNSHINE STATE ONE CALL
3/12/98
434.69
0238880 STAGE & SCREEN
3/12/98
31.28
0238881 STEPHENS, ROBERT E
3/12/98
90.00
0238882 SUPERIOR SIGNALS INC
3/12/98
208.90
0238883 SHARMA, BALDEV K & SURESHI K
3/12/98
223.13
0238884 SCALES BUILDING CORP
3/12/98
500.00
0238885 SIMPKINS, LEE
3/12/98
500.00
0238886 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF IRC
3/12/98
11019.95
0238887 STEWART TITLE OF INDIAN RIVER
3/12/98
10,000.00
0238888 SECURITYLINK FROM AMERITECH
3/12/98
45.00
0238889 TEN -8 FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC
3/12/98
7,238.52
0238890 TITLEIST DRAWER
3/12/98
1,190.40
0238891 TRODGLEN PAVING, INC
3/12/98
532.88
0238892 TREASURE COAST REFUSE CORP
3/12/98
272.86
0238893 T-SHIRT FACTORY
3/12/98
102.55
0238894 TREASURE COAST CONTRACTING,INC
3/12/98
3,500.00
0238895 TLG
3/12/98
2,400.00
0238896 TRANS -GENERAL LIFE INSURANCE
3/12/98
5,597.96
0238897 THOMPSON PUBLISHING GROUP, INC
3/12/98
293.50
0238898 TRI -COUNTY GAS
3/12/98
107.97
0238899 TRUGREEN CHEMLAWN
3/12/98
103.00
0238900 TRUMPET SOFTWARE INTL PTY LTD
3/12/98
625.00
0238901 THE TEACHING CO
3/12/98
0238902 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
3/12/98
10.00
0238903 US FILTER DISTRIBUTION GROUP
3/12/98
150.00
0238904 UNDERGROUND INDUSTRIES INC
3/12/98
12,515.51
0238905 IIS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
3/12/98
86,331.60
0238906 VELDE FORD, INC
3/12/98
16.00
1,956.87
0238907 VERO BEACH PRINTING CO
3/12/98
0238908 VERU BEACH, CITY OF
3/12/98
174.00
207.10
0238909 VERU REACH, CITY OF
3/12/98
65,972.01
0238910 VERO CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS,INC
3/12/98
569.27
0238911 VERO LAWNMOWER CENTER, INC
3/12/98
300.69
0238912 VERO'S MOTEL
3/12/98
76.00
0238913 VERO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
3/12/98
25.00
0238914 VERO HEARING & BOLT
3/12/98
157.76
0238915 VOLUNTEER ACTION CENTER
3/12/98
50.00
0238916 V -ONE PRODUCTIONS
3/12/98
400.00
0238917 VASQUEZ, JOSEPH
3/12/98
30.00
0238918 WAL-MART STORES, INC
3/12/98
1,022.71
0238919 WALGREENS PHARMACY #03608
3/12/98
11180.99
0238920 WEST PUBLISHING PAYMENT CTR
3/12/98
65.50
0238921 WRIGHT, DOUGLAS M
3/12/98
158.03
0238922 WW GRAINGER, INC
3/12/98
18.59
0238923 WINN DIXIE STORES, INC
3/12/98
507.43
0238924 WAL-MART STORES, INC
3/12/98
185.67
0238925 WIGINTON FIRE SPRINKLERS,INC
3/12/98
2,450.00
0238926 WILLHOFF, PATSY
3/12/98
130.00
0238927 WM THIES & SONS, INC
3/12/98
215.20
0238928 WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION
3/12/98
92.00
0238929 WILSON, MARGARET F
3/12/98
6.00
0238930 WHITESIDE PARTS & SERVICE INC
3/12/98
23.68
0238931 WOLFE, MEGAN
3/12/98
30.90
0238932 WSCF-FM
3/12/98
300.00
MARCH 24, 1998
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CHECK
NAME
CHECK
CHECK
NUMBER
DATE
AMOUNT
0238933
WEST GROUP PAYMENT CTR
3/12/98
187.25
0238934
WOODWARD WANGER CO
3/12/98
581.41
0238935
WOLFE, ERIN
3/12/98
.30.90
0238936
XEROX CORPORATION
3/12/98
2,340.68
0238937
YAVORSKY'S TRUCK SERVICE,INC
3/12/98
28.35
0238938
Y2K ENTERPRISES INC
3/12/98
29.95
0238939
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE
3/12/98
104.67
0238940
ZIMMERMANN, KARL
3/12/98
101.70
0238941
ZEPHYRHILLS NATURAL SPRING
3/12/98
9.50
0238942
ZUKOWSKI, DAVID
3/12/98
40.00
0238943
ZIMLINGHAUS, BERNARD
3/12/98
195.00
0238944
RODDENBERRY, ALFRED
3/12/98
258.41
0238945
BLOOMINGBURG, OTTO H
3/12/98
296.20
0238946
PARRIS, MATTHEW
3/12/98
38.05
0238947
HIGHTOWER, JUNE L
3/12/98
11.87
0238948
EMRICK MGMT SERVICES, INC
3/12/98
15.58
0238949
LINGO, THEODORE
3/12/98
9.92
0238950
UNDERGROUND INDUSTRIES
3/12/98
95.13
0238951
HOFER, MADONNA
3/12/98
53.52
0238952
NEW, DR MARC & KAREN
3/12/98
28.30
0238953
WILLETT, MASON H
3/12/98
17.44
0238954
ALDRIDGE, MICHAEL
3/12/98
14.68
0238955
SHIRLEY, LAURA D
3/12/98
63.04
0238956
SMITH, JACK G
3/12/98
21.92
0238957
SEDELMAIER, DAVID
3/12/98
19.39
0238958
GRANT, WESSEL
3/12/98
62.06
0238959
J G C INVESTMENTS
3/12/98
695.97
0238960
SMITH, ELIZABETH C
3/12/98
80.00
0238961
GARCIA, ARTURO
3/12/98
50.43
0238962
WAGNER, JOHN & NANCY
3/12/98
29.64
0238963
LESTER, BOYD H
3/12/98
35.85
0238964
RUSTIC DIMENSIONS, INC
3/12/98
35.47
0238965
HOLIDAY BUILDERS
3/12/98
59.54
0238966
MURPHY, ROBERT J
3/12/98
54.09
0238967
JOHNS, LEROY
3/12/98
2.07
0238968
SMITH, FRANCIS ANN
3/12/98
59.84
0238969
FOSTER, KEVIN
3/12/98
68.57
0238970
ROODE, LYNDA K
3/12/98
29.87
0238971
SABONJOHN, JAMES
3/12/98
13.49
0238972
LINVILLE, FRANCES F
3/12/98
20.73
0238973
KEVIN S HAWKINS, INC
3/12/98
63.84
0238974
CLINGER, MATTHEW N
3/12/98
63.41
0238975
LOVELL, JERRY
3/12/98
32.98
0238976
CORNERSTONE SELECT HOME, INC
3/12/98
7.58
0238977
HODGES, GARNER B
3/12/98
32.71
0238978
CROSS, MAX
3/12/98
67.78
0238979
MUSSER, HARVEY K
3/12/98
20.82
0238980
VILLAGE WALK, INC
3/12/98
44.32
0238981
FISCHER, CATHY & JOHN
3/12/98
87.61
0238982
COLSON, BENNIE
3/12/98
16.96
0238983
COASTLINE DEVELOPMENT, INC
3/12/98
9.96
0238984
MUNDY, DONNA M
3/12/98
25.36
0238985
FLORDELIZA, LICILLE
3/12/98
48.17
0238986
CLM REALTY TRUST -B
3/12/98
103.94
0238987
CLIFFORD, ANGELA
3/12/98
39.58
0238988
DAVIDIAN, BABAJAN B
3/12/98
39.07
0238989
FLEMMING, REACOLA
3/12/98
48.80
0238990
MONHART, DAVID
3/12/98
63.38
0238991
POCKET CHANGE AMERICA INC
3/12/98
69.88
0238992
WILLIAMS, ADAM D
3/12/98
52.71
0238993
JOBE, JENNIFER
3/12/98
56.64
0238994
BONADONNA, RICHARD
3/12/98
9.65
0238995
NAYLOR, AMANDA & JIM
3/12/98
37.88
0238996
ROBERTSON, PATRICIA J
3/12/98
30.37
MARCH 24, 1998
-10-
570,926.46
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7.B. PAYMENTS TO VENDORS OF COURT RELATED COSTS
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 13, 1998:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Terrence P. O'Brien, Assistant County Attomey`I I'
DATE: March 13, 1998
SUBJECT: Payments to Vendors of Court Related Costs
The Office of the County Attorney has processed and approved payment to the following vendors
for the week of March 2 through Mach 13, 1998. Listed below are the vendors names and the
amount of each court related costs.
Medical Record Services, Inc.
Records Search
10.55
Medical Record Services, Inc.
Records Search
12.78
Floyd Evans
Court Interpreter
62.50
JR Reporting Associates, Inc.
Transcriptions
57.50
Edward J. Abare, III
Travel
8.70
Linda Copeland
Transcriptions
150.50
Linda Copeland
Transcriptions
73.50
Peggy Gollnick
Transcriptions
45.50
Peggy Gollnick
Transcriptions
77.00
Shelia I. Flinn
Transcriptions
147.00
Shelia I. Flinn
Transcriptions
24.50
Marsha Stiller/Martin Co. Clerk
Records Search
8.00
Patricia B. Held
Transcriptions
45.50
Patricia B. Held
Transcriptions
234.50
Patricia B. Held
Transcriptions
110.50
T. Charles Schafer, Esq.
Legal Services
119.32
Barbara G. Schopp
Transcriptions
119.00
Linda Copeland
Transcriptions
45.50
Linda Copeland
Transcriptions
24.50
Linda R. Phillips
Transcriptions
38.50
Linda R. Phillips
Transcriptions
150.50
Linda R. Phillips
Transcriptions
59.50
Shirley E. Corbin
Transcriptions
220.50
Floyd Evans
Court Interpreter
25.00
JR Reporting Associates, Inc.
Court Reporter
25.00
Floyd Evans
Court Interpreter
25.00
Floyd Evans
Court Interpreter
25.00
Katharine R. Hammond, Esq.
Legal Services
1,000.00
John J. Schmidt
Witness Reimbursement
31.32
JR Reporting Associates, Inc.
Transcriptions
45.00
JR Reporting Associates, Inc.
Transcriptions
72.50
Total
$3,094.67
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7.0 RFP 8054 - PROGRAMAPPLICATION FDR INDIANRB rER COUNTY
CHILDREN'S SER vICESNETWORK
The Board reviewed a letter of March 18, 1998:
MARCH 24, 1998
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March 18, 1998
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
1840 25th Streets Veru Beach, Florida 32960
Indian River County Commission, Chair
John W Tippin
1840 25" Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Dear Commissioners,
S- TelWwne: 224.1011
At the March 9`s meeting of the Indian River County Children's Services Network
approval was given to present, for your approval, the attached RFP and Program
application forms. The Children's Services Network would recommend advertising of the
RFP as soon as possible. This would give agencies or individuals the time to present a
well designed document, and for the Grant Review and Program sub -committee to review
each application, make a recommendation to the board by May of 1998.
Submitted by Children's Services Network
Commissioner Ginn separated this item from the Consent Agenda because she feels
we are not ready to put out an RFP. She has not seen a needs assessment, as required under
the Guide, and the asset mapping was just recently approved. She believed this would be
"putting the cart before the horse". She also noted that she had requested copies of the
Minutes of the meetings and had not received any minutes since January 12, 1998.
MARCH 24, 1998
Commissioner Macht felt that we have comprehensive needs assessments and there
has never been much doubt that the principal problems are drug and substance abuse. That
was emphasized during his recent trip to Washington, D.C. where Speaker of the House
Newt Gingrich assured the group that substance abuse programs are a priority of national
government. The group also met with Bill Moyers of PBS who will be airing an excellent
program on drug abuse in the next few weeks. He felt comfortable with proceeding with the
information now available. The needs of children can't wait. He also reminded the Board
that every dollar to be spent will be presented for their approval.
Commissioner Eggert felt the RFP is a natural progression.
Commissioner Ginn reiterated that she has not received any report on the needs
assessment or the asset mapping and felt that the Board would be voting without adequate
background information. She emphasized that the minutes she had requested are not in her
box and that she expected them to be delivered there.
Commissioner Eggert reminded the Board of their recent difficulties with secretarial
employees leaving and asked that they remain patient with any delays.
MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert,
SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, that the
Board approve advertising RFP 8054 as soon as
possible in order to give agencies or individuals the
time to present a well-designed document; for the
Grant Review and Program Sub -Committee to
review the applications; and for recommendations to
be made to the Board by May of 1998, as
recommended by staff.
Chairman Tippin recognized Jinn Granse from the audience.
Jim Granse of 36 Pine Arbor Lane commented that he had not seen the words
"parents" or "parental" or "hospitalization" in any of the backup for the Children's Services
Network. He felt that governmental officials believe they must vote "yes" whenever the
word "children" is mentioned. He was concerned about the number of organizations
possibly involved and the funds which will be required to fund the programs.
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Commissioner Macht was frustrated with the firestorm that has erupted over unmet
children's needs. He noted that the Board could pass a V2 million dollar budget for animal
control and nearly 3/4 of a million dollars for the elderly and not a word is spoken in
opposition. However, attempts to meet the needs of children are constantly impeded every
step of the way. He noted that today's society contains assaults on every front that separate
parents from children and reminded the Board that parents cannot be consulted and trained
when they are in jail, on drugs, or the father is unknown. The parents of today's children
need to be trained and counseled in all aspects of parenting. Fighting substance abuse takes
money and he was extremely frustrated with the continuing assaults on this program. He felt
that the program has not been given a chance and that the appointed representatives had also
not been given a fair chance to institute the program.
Chairman Tippin CALLED THE QUESTION, but Commissioner Ginn believed she
should be allowed to respond.
Chairman Tippin noted that the Board has a lot of business to get through today and
this is a very emotional subject.
Commissioner Ginn did not believe that public discourse is necessarily emotional and
stated that her remarks were not based on emotions. She felt very strongly that when
taxpayer dollars are being spent there should be an effort made to assure that there is really
a need that is not being met. She emphasized again that she wanted to receive the needs
assessments, the asset mapping and the copies of the minutes of the meetings. She also noted
that her objections have nothing to do with being against children as she has 5 of them.
Commissioner Macht stressed that the Substance Abuse Council, the judiciary, the
school system and numerous other organizations do not have nearly enough fiends for the
effort involved. He strongly believed that if you can keep a child from getting in trouble, you
have saved the community a very great deal of money. He again reminded the
Commissioners that no funds will be expended until approved first by a citizen's committee,
which makes recommendations to the Children's Services Network, which then brings the
project to the Board for final approval.
THE CHAERNIAN CALLED THE QUESTION and
the motion passed by a 4-1 vote (Commissioner
Ginn opposed).
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FINAL PLAT APPROVAL -.TAMES AND LAURI SIMPSON- CARTER
ASSOCIATES
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 16, 1998:
TO: James E. Chandler
County Administrator
Dl>qSVN HEAD CONCURRENCE:
Robert M. Keating, :AICD
Community Developmen( Dir�
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THROUGH: Stan Boling, AICP
Planning Director
FROM: Eric Blad Z 9
Staff Planner, Current Development
DATE: March 16,1998
SUBJECT: Request for Final Plat Approval for the Pomelo Subdivision, an Agricultural Planned
Development
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County
Commissioners at its regular meeting of March 24, 1998.
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS:
At its April 22, 1997 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners granted special exception use
approval for a 4 lot agricultural planned development (PD) to be known as Pomelo Subdivision. The
subject site is located on the south side of 49th Street, '/� mile west of 66th Avenue. Since the
subject property is outside of the Urban Service Area and has an agricultural zoning and land use
designation, subdivision of the property required submittal of an agricultural PD. By the Board's
action in granting PD plan approval, the preliminary Plat reviewed and approved by the Planning and
Zoning Commission became effective. The submitted final plat is consistent with the approved
conceptual and preliminary PD plans.
Carter Associates, Inc., as agent for the property owners James and Lauri Simpson, is requesting
final plat approval and has submitted the following:
A final plat in conformance with the approved conceptual and preliminary PD plats;
2. Certificate of completion for required subdivision improvements.
All required subdivision improvements for the Pomelo agricultural planned development have been
constructed (stabilized unpaved road and stormwater management improvements), and have been
inspected by the Public works Department for compliance with county land development standards.
Subsequently, Public works has issued a certificate of completion for the project. No Department
of Utility Services review was necessary because no utility services are required or proposed. It
should be noted that all improvements within the Pomelo PD will be private and, therefore, no
warranty maintenance agreement or security is required. with the issuance of the certificate of
completion, the applicant has satisfied all prerequisites to final plat approval.
Based on the above analysis, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant final
plat approval for the Pomelo PD.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert,
SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board
unanimously granted final plat approval for the
Pomelo Subdivision - Agricultural Planned
Development, as recommended by staff.
7.E. EXCHANGE HOME OFINDLwRIVER COUNTY- (EXCHANGE CLUB
CENTER FOR PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE OF THE TREASURE COAST.
INC) - LEASE - YOUTHMANOR OF INDLANRIVER COUNTY
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 17, 1998:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Terrence P. O'Brien, Assistant County Attorney'f
H.T. "Sonny" Dean, Director of General Services
DATE: March 17, 1998
SUBJECT: Lease to Exchange Home of Indian River County
In January 1981, the County entered into a 40 year lease with Exchange Home
of Indian River County at a nominal rent of $1.00 per year. The lessee agreed
to construct facilities to provide living space for minors who met certain criteria
such as abused and neglected.
The home was operated for approximately sixteen years until funding became
very difficult to secure. Operations ceased approximately two years ago.
Exchange Castle was going to take over the project but funding did not
materialize.
A letter from attorney Eugene ONeill which details the history of the project is
attached. In addition a letter from Exchange Castle requesting their removal
from the lease is attached. There is also a letter (copy attached) from the
Children's Home Society of Florida expressing interest in taking over the
project.
In view of the foregoing, it is recommended that the following actions be taken:
1. Declare the original 40 year lease null and void due to abandonment by the
lessee.
2. Authorize staff to explore possible replacement entities so the project may
be resumed.
MARCH 24, 1998
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert,
SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board
unanimously declared the original 40 --year lease with
Exchange Home of Indian River County
(subsequently assigned to Exchange Club Center for
Prevention of Child Abuse of the Treasure Coast,
Inc.) null and void due to abandonment by the lessee
and authorized staff to explore possible replacement
entities so the project may be resumed, as
recommended by staff.
7.F. MiscELL, NEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT #12
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 18, 1998:
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
DATE: March 18, 1998
SUBJECT: MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET AMENDMENT 012
CONSENT AGENDA
FROM: Joseph A. Baird"
OMB Director
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
The attached budget amendment is to appropriate funding for the following:
1. The Emergency Services District received a $4,170 donation from the Vero Beach Volunteer
Fire Deparment for a laptop computer. The attached entry appropriates funding.
2. On February 24, 1998 the Board of County Commissioners approved an adjustment to the
SherifFs budget in the amount of $101,310 for the January 1998 Broward prisoner revenue.
3. On March 10, 1998 the Board of County Cm►uaissiouers approved an adjustment to the
Sheriffs budget in the amount of$105,050 forthe February 1998 Broward prisoner revenue.
4. The attached entry appropriates funding for the Community Development Block Grant in the
amount of $750,000 and the local match of 576,000. The local match is to be transferred
from General Fund contingencies.
5. On August 27, 1997 the Solid Waste District received a Litter and Debris grant in the amount
of 519,165 which we passed on to Keep Indian River Beautiful.
6. On August 6, 1997 the Board of County Commissioners approved a Recycling and Education
Grant in the amount of 565,144.
7. On February 17, 1998 the Emergency Services District approved purchasing land for a fire
station ou the barrier island in the amount of$115,000. The attached entry appropriates funds
from the Emergency Services District.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached budget amendment.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert,
SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board
unanimously approved Miscellaneous Budget
Amendment #12, as recommended by staff.
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
FROM: Joseph A. Baird
OMB Director
BUDGET AMENDMENT: 012
DATE: March 18. 1998
Entry
Number
FwWdDepamnent/Account Name
Account Number
Increase
Decrease
1.
REVENUES
EMERGENCY SERVICES
DISTRICT/Donations
114-000-366-094.00
$4,710
$0
EXPENSES
EMERGENCY SERVICES
DISTRICT/Computer Hardware Upgrade
114-120-522-035.13
$4,710
$0
2.
REVENUES
GENERAL FUNDBroward Prisoner
Revenue
001400-341-057.00
$101,310
$0
EXPENSES
GENERAL FUND/Sheriff Law
Enforcement
001-600-586-099.04
$73,680
$0
GENERAL. FUND/Sheriff Detention
001-600-586-099.14
$27,630
$0
3.
REVENUE
GENERAL FUNDBroward Prisoner
Revenue
001-000-341-057.00
$105,050
$0
EXPENSE
GENERAL FUND/Sheriff Law
Enforcement
001-600-586-099.04
$76,400
$0
GENERAL FUND/Sheriff Detention
001-000-586-099.14
$28,650
$0
4.
REVENUE
CDBG/Grant
1294X)0-331-392.00
$750,000
$0
CDBG/hansfer In
129-000-381-020.00
$76,000
$0
EXPENSE
ICD
.,.,I Services
129-130-513-033.19
$57,000
$0
CDBG/Engineering
129-131-533-033.13
$104,000
$0
CDBG/Constrvction in Progress
129-132-533-066.51
$22,000
$0
CDBG/Construction in Progress
129-134-541-066.51
$299,850
$0
CDBG/Construction in Progress
129-135-533-066.51
$285,150
$0
CDBG/Water Service
129-135-533-066.54
$16,000
$0
CDBG/Constructimr in Progress
129-136-533-066.51
$42,000
$0
GENERAL FUND/Funds Transfer Out
001-199-581-099.21
$76,000
$0
GENERAL FUND/Reserve for Contingency
001-199-581-099.91
$0
$76,000
MARCH 24, 1998
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TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
FROM: Joseph A. Baird '
OMB Director i
BUDGET AMENDMENT: 012
DATE: March 18, 1998
BOY
Number
Funds/Department/Account Name
Account Number
Increase
Decrease
5.
REVENUES
SWDDA!tw and Debris Grant
4114000-334-032.60
$19,165
$0
EXPENSES
SWDD-ICI.R.B.
411-255-534-088.84
$19,165
$0
6.
REVENUES
SWDDMecycling and Education Grant
411-000-334-323.00
$65,144
$0
EXPENSES
SWDD/RecyclmWCcmputer Hardware
411-255-534-035.13
$2,144
$0
SWDD/RecyclinWOtlmr Operating
411-255-534-03529
$3,000
$0
SWDD/Recycling/Maint. Except Bldg.
411-255-534-034.66
$60,000
$0
7.
REVENUE
ESD/Cash Forward
1144)00-289-040.00
$115,000
$0
EXPENSE
ESD/Fire Services/i.and
114-120-522-066.11
$115,000
$0
8. TAX COLLECTOR - LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND
MOVING EXPENSES
Tax Collector Karl Zimmermann noted that his main purpose is to try to provide
better service to the citizens of Indian River County. The aim is to have a more convenient
office where citizens can receive services and quickly move on. The current offices in the
Administration Building do not afford the opportunity to accomplish that role. Each of the
services afforded to citizens has a fee attached to pay for those services. These fees are
currently sufficient to make the renovations contemplated. However, County Budget staff
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had requested that he use the 1¢ sales tax funds as the fees collected are turned back to
County Government and are not restricted as to their use, while sales tax funds are restricted
to capital expenditures. At the last meeting, Tax Collector Zimmermann had asked if anyone
had any problem with this method of accomplishing the renovations and there was no
response.
Mr. Zimmermann continued that he is elected by the citizens as an agent of state
government, maintaining an agency relationship with the Florida Department of Revenue
(DOR) in issuing vessel and vehicle titles with oversight responsibility for the collection of
taxes. As a constitutional officer, the Tax Collector does not report to the County
Commission but reports directly to the citizens of the County.
The Tax Collector has maintained 2 branch offices in Sebastian and Ryanwood which
are organized so that each employee is available to handle either vehicles and vessels,
occupational licenses, or taxes and hunting and fishing licenses. He anticipates being able
to organize his main office in a similar fashion once his office space is adequate to the task.
His office also collects paving assessments for the County and, at the Board's request, will
eventually collect the tourist development taxes.
Tax Collector Zimmermann then introduced two of his employees to give the results
of an informal survey conducted by the Tax Collector's Office regarding the number of
people coming into the offices, what they were there for, and whether or not they needed a
referral to another department.
Debbie Gee, Manager of Taxes and Occupational, Hunting and Fishing Licenses,
explained they had performed a very unscientific survey, simply counting the people that
came in, with couples being counted as 1 person. 94 people came into their department
yesterday and they referred 10 of those people to other departments. 6 of the 10 were
referred to Zoning to the Planner of the Day to apply for occupational licenses for doing
business from home. The application is made to the Zoning Department and the Tax
Collector's Office issues the license. It would be very simple to have a telephone available
to call the Planner of the Day, who could then FAX these approvals to the new location.
There were 2 referrals to the Building Department regarding issuance of occupational
licenses to be a contractor and 2 referrals to the Property Appraiser's Office; 1 due to a
misspelling of a name and 1 due to an address change.
Stephanie Pooley, Manager of Vehicle and Vessel Services, noted they had 185
people in their office yesterday and completed 289 transactions, including mail transactions.
They had 1 referral to the Property Appraiser's Office dealing with a refund from the State
of Florida on a "RP" (mobile home real property) decal.
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Ms. Pooley continued that the employees in her department must accompany people
outside to physically check their vehicles and sometimes they have to circle the entire
building to locate the vehicle. Her biggest concern is for disabled persons who have to walk
so far to get to their office in the middle of the building. They occasionally have to borrow
the County's wheelchair to get these people back to their vehicles. They are averaging 312
transactions per day, which does not include vessel tag renewals.
Tax Collector Zimmermann noted that persons applying for handicapped tags for their
vehicles must physically come into the office to initially apply for and again to renew these
tags pursuant to state law. These persons include those with no sight, no hands, and no legs.
The motivating factor in relocating the offices is to set up an efficient and convenient
government facility. The Tax Collector's Office would not move into the proposed new
County Administration Building if they move now and there will be costs involved whether
they move now or later. He does not have an estimate on the moving costs at this time but
his office is working in facilities not designed for the computer age. The desks on which
computers were installed are causing problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The
workers' compensation payments, operations and physical therapy involved with these
syndromes are enormous. He felt that the results of the informal survey indicated that his
office should be set up to accommodate the 96% of citizens who came into the office for
services readily available from the Tax Collector's Office, rather than the 4% who were
referred to other departments. Those referrals could have easily been handled by telephone
or FAX.
Mr. Zimmermann noted that he could choose to arrange a budget amendment with the
Department of Revenue, using his collected fees for moving costs. His only purpose in
requesting the 1¢ sales tax funds was because County staff had requested that he do that.
Commissioner Ginn stated that she had the greatest regard for Tax Collector
Zimmermann who is an excellent administrator working in terribly cramped, hardly efficient
conditions. However, there are many other areas which are just as bad. Everybody in the
current administration building is living with less than optimal conditions but we do have a
needs assessment by an architect coming up.
Commissioner Eggert noted that a space analysis had been done before and they had
talked about moving one or several departments but had come to the conclusion that it was
important to keep the county departments together. The Sheriff is already under another roof
and she felt it is not as important for some of the constitutional officers to be under the same
roof if easy communication is not a problem.
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County Attorney Vitunac advised that the law is quite clear that no constitutional
officer can move out without the Board's permission. The Board is free to prohibit or allow
such a move at its discretion. It is the Board's obligation to provide space for constitutional
officers.
Tax Collector Zimmermann related that his attorney had advised that the only
requirement was that the Tax Collector's Office be located in the county seat and that the
County Commission's obligation was to provide space for constitutional officers.
Commissioner Macht noted that Luria's Plaza is outside of the County seat, and Tax
Collector Zimmermann believed that to be a mere technicality.
County Attorney Vitunac queried the Tax Collector as to whether he were asking the
Board's permission to move, and Tax Collector Zimmermann replied that he was not. He
was simply trying to work out an agreement to use the 1¢ sales tax funds. If the Board is not
requesting that he use those funds for the move, then he will arrange a budget amendment
with the Department of Revenue.
Budget Director Joe Baird explained that he had requested that the Tax Collector
utilize the 1¢ sales tax funds rather than his collected fees due to concerns about the figures
for the upcoming budget by July 1'.
Tax Collector Zimmermann noted that obviously the funds in his unused fees were
adequate as last year he returned $1,100,000 to the Board in unused fees. That totalis more
than Manatee County which is much larger.
Property Appraiser David Nolte related that the Press Journal had reported that a new
tax would be instituted to pay for the Tax Collector's move. The people of Indian River
County are very sophisticated and expect service from us. Most citizens do not like our
telephone service and are aware of how often they come into the administration building to
do business and have to go from office to office. He suggested that a workshop would be
very helpful and did not feel that splitting the offices would make sense.
Donna Cathcart of 1025 54" Avenue commented that the Tax Collector had wanted
the citizens' votes and had promised to make a difference.
Chairman Tippin asked that the Board move on this matter.
Frank Zorc wanted the record to show that the Chairman denied him the opportunity
to speak.
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Commissioner Eggert's understanding was that constitutional officers could use their
own fees and provide their own spaces; that the Board could not challenge that but would
only need to act in the event of the necessity of approving sales tax funds.
County Attorney Vitunac advised that the constitutional officers are obligated for the
operation and maintenance of their offices but the Board's obligation is to provide space for
those offices. It is up to the Board to prohibit or approve this move.
Commissioner Ginn commented that the Tax Collector should be praised for his
common sense approach to the matter.
After further discussion, CONSENSUS was reached to take no action at this time.
9.B.1. HARBOR BRANCH RESEARCH SERVICES OVERVIEW
BY ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION DIRECTOR MYRON
GUNSALUS - PIPER TRICHLOROETHYLENE SPILL
(FRANK ZORC - SIDNEY TURNER)
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 18, 1998:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
DATE: March 18, 1998
SUBJECT: Presentation of Harbor Branch Research Services by Myron Gunsalus
FROM: /VJ es E. Chandler t -
County Administrator
At the March 24, 1998 Board meeting, Environmental Division Director Myron Gunsalus will
present an overview of Harbor Branch research services.
County Administrator James Chandler reminded the Board that during discussion
regarding the Piper situation, information had been provided that Harbor Branch might be
able to assist the County and the Board had asked to have a representative explain what
assistance might be available. He introduced Myron Gunsalus of Harbor Branch to give a
general overview oT the types of services they provide.
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Myron Gunsalus, Director of the Environmental Laboratory at Harbor Branch,
expressed his pleasure at addressing the Board and gave a brief background of Harbor
Branch's history. He noted that there are 7 divisions at Harbor Branch: (1) Division of
Engineering Research and Development, (2) Division of Biomedical Research, (3) Division
of Marine Science, (4) Marine Education and Conference Center, (5) Environmental
Laboratory Division, (6) Division of Aquaculture, and (7) Division of Marine Operations.
He advised that Harbor Branch can probably do the testing required and provide assistance
if given the questions that need answers. They are supported by fees for services and enjoy
challenges but the County must define the questions they want answered. This is a decision
to be made solely by the County but Harbor Branch would be more than happy to work with
them. Mr. Gunsalus then handed out brochures and information relative to Harbor Branch's
operations. (COPIES OF BROCHURES ARE AVAILABLE WITH THE BACKUP OF
THIS ITEM.)
Dr. He Zhong emphasized that the County's problem is Harbor Branch's problem.
He discussed the environmental testing of water and noted that he is, of course, concerned
about the quality of the water. He noted there are all kinds of contaminants, and treatment
in large part depends on how much contaminant is present, where it is located and how toxic
it is. Water contamination is a complex problem and there are lots of questions. He stressed
that nature will do wonders for us if we take care of her, good environmental science is an
ancient art but a new science. He invited everyone to come see the operation at Harbor
Branch and noted that Harbor Branch wants to be a good neighbor.
The Chairman opened the public discussion and asked if anyone wished to be heard
regarding this matter.
Sidney Turner of 8775 201 Street expressed the highest respect for Dr. Zhong but
felt the point was being missed. He did not believe that today's water is the problem, but felt
the emphasis should be on the problem in 1979. At that time there were 68 parts per billion
TCE contamination in the water and the County citizens were subjected to that water for
several years. Dr. Zhong brought the contamination to our attention but he was concerned
about the health effects on citizens from that contaminated water. He believed that Florida
Department of Health should investigate the health effects on the County's citizens and
believed that they have the funding to do those investigations.
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Frank Zorc of 2044 DeLeon Avenue felt the Port St. Lucie problem made everyone
aware of the problem. He noted that Piper and the City of Vero Beach have taken steps to
clean up that contamination but nothing has ever been done to study whether these chemical
contaminants harmed anyone in this County.
Mike Galanis, Director of Environmental Health, noted that most of the TCE is now
gone but TCE has just this year been placed on the cancer-causing agent list. St. Lucie
County has a very interested body of citizenry but no association of cancer clusters or any
chemical identified. He stated that the Division of Health is asking for specific funds to
study cluster -type situations.
Jean Kline, Health Department Administrator, stated that Department of Health
figures do not indicate an increase or variation in the rates of cancers but they would like to
have more people study the figures and come back with a more formal report.
The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. There
being none, the Chairman closed the public discussion.
Chairman Tippin thanked the Harbor Branch representatives for their very
enlightening discussion.
CONSENSUS was reached to wait for Jean Kline's further report before taking any
action.
9.B.2. RANDY AND ELIZABETH RIDDLE - APPEAL OF
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF
ADMIMSTRATIVE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A
NON-COMMERCIAL KENNEL (QUASI JUDICIAL)
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 18, 1998:
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TO: James E. Chandler
County Administrator
D ON HEAD CONCURRENCE:
obert M. Keating, P /
Community Develo ent D' / r
THROUGH: Stan Boling, AICP
Planning Director
FROM: Eric Blade
Staff Planner, Current Development
DATE: March 18, 1998
SUBJECT: Appeal By Mr. & Mrs. Riddle of the Planning and Zoning Commission's Denial of
an Administrative Permit Application for a Non -Commercial Kennel
It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County
Commissioners at its regular meeting of March 24, 1998.
BACKGROUND AND CONDITIONS:
At its regular meeting of February 26,1998, by a vote of 5-0, the Planning and Zoning Commission
denied an administrative permit request submitted by the Riddles for a non-commercial kennel at
7970 79' court. The Riddles applied for approval as a result of code enforcement action, in an
attempt to legalize an existing, unpermitted non-commercial kennel. The kennel consists of outdoor
pens and cages for pigs, rabbits, and dogs. Via the administrative permit process, the Planning and
Zoning Commission was authorized to consider the impact of the proposed project on surrounding
properties. It was the Planning and Zoning Commission's determination, after much discussion, that
the subject property was of insufficient size to adequately mitigate the impact of a non-commercial
kennel upon surrounding properties.
The Riddles have appealed the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial. The Board of County
Commissioners is now to consider the appeal and either uphold the Planning and Zoning
Commission's decision or overturn that decision in part or in whole.
•Site Plan Review and Decision
In accordance with the specific land use criteria of LDR section 971.04 and 971.08(8) (see
attachment #5), the subject site plan application was processed as an administrative approval site
plan requiring administrative permit approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Staffs
report to the Planning and Zoning Commission (see attachment #3) noted that the minimum
standards set forth by specific land use criteria for a non-commercial kennel had been satisfied by
the site plan. Staffs recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Commission included a condition
that potbelly pigs not be allowed outdoors, as proposed, since keeping such animals outside would
constitute the keeping of livestock (which is prohibited in residential areas) rather than the keeping
of household pets (see attachment #7).
It is the intent of the specific land use criteria governing administrative permits that certain activities,
such as non-commercial kennels, may be allowed if the scale and nature of the activity would not
generally have an adverse impact on surrounding properties. During its presentation of the proposal
to the Planning and Zoning Commission, staff noted that the size of the subject site is only .3 of an
acre and is surrounded by parcels of equal or smaller size. Staff noted that two previously approved
non-commercial kennels within an 1/8 of a mile of the subject site were approved on parcels 5 acres
in size. Use of such large parcels lessened the impact of those non-commercial kennels.
Even though the specific land use criteria for non-commercial kennels do not specifically stipulate
a minimum parcel size, the Planning and Zoning Commission took issue with the potential number
of animals and small size of the lot and the proximity of the proposed kennel pens to surrounding
properties. In attendance at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting were several surrounding
property owners that voiced their opposition to the kennel based on the noise of the dogs and smell
of the potbelly pigs. Based upon the reported nuisances and small size of the site, the Planning and
Zoning Commission denied the request. Following the Planning and Zoning Commission's vote to
deny the Riddle's request for a non-commercial kennel, the Commission directed planning staff to
research a change to the LDRs to specifically define a minimum parcel size in relation to the number
of animals allowed.
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•Appellants's Argument for Appeal
Mrs. Riddle's letter appealing the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission (see attachment
#4) is based upon the following two items:
The 30' minimum required setback from any outdoor kennel facilities to all properties is
satisfied pursuant to the specific land use criteria [section 971.08(8)].
2. Potbelly pigs are sold in pet stores as pets and should not be considered livestock.
It is the appellant's position that the site plan and administrative permit use application satisfy the
specific land use criteria in regard to setbacks and the species of animals proposed.
•Staffs Response to the Appeal
Although the site plan provides a 30' minimum setback from the pens and cages to all property lines,
the size of the property is a legitimate administrative permit concern under LDR section 971.04. In
this instance, the Planning and Zoning Commission properly found that the size of the property
warranted only the number of animals allowed under the non-commercial kennel exemption (no
more than 2 animals kept outside and no more than 6 animals kept on the total site, inside or
outside). Thus, the Planning and Zoning Commission concluded that the appropriate number of
animals for the subject site is below the administrative permit thresholds. Therefore, the Planning
and Zoning Commission denied the administrative permit.
The appellant also asserts that potbelly pigs are customary household pets that should be allowed to
be kept outdoors.
It has been staffs position that small animals cared for in the same manner as customary household
pets may be deemed a house pet (see attachment #7). This analogy has been applied to exotic
species as well as domestic animals such as the potbelly pig. Therefore, a potbelly pig if kept as a
"pet" in a residential area, must be cared for in the same manner as a customary house pet and
allowed outside only under supervision of the owner.
Staff conducted a phone survey of local pet shops and feed stores and found that potbelly pigs are
not stocked or handled for sale, as is the case with true household pets. Staff also found that the
Humane Society does, however, offer potbelly pigs for adoption only to qualified adoptive owners.
The Humane Society requires prospective adoptive owners to complete a form attesting the pig will
be maintained on rural agriculture property with adequate facilities for the animals to root and, the
property is properly zoned It should be noted that the Humane Society categorizes potbelly pigs as
livestock, and will not qualify an applicant as an adoptive owner if the pig is to be kept as a house
pet.
In coordination with county animal control, planning staff will soon be proposing an LDR
amendment to treat potbelly pigs as livestock regardless of whether the animal is kept inside or
outside. Even so, under the existing definition of "livestock", the county is justified in prohibiting
any swine (including potbelly pigs) from being allowed in a non-commercial kennel.
•Board of County Commissioners Review Guidelines for Appeals
Section 902.07 provides guidelines for the review of this appeal. Under 902.07, the Board of County
Commissioners is to make findings in the following four review areas:
1. Did the Planning and Zoning Commission fail to follow the appropriate review
procedures?
Response: There does not appear to be a contention regarding review procedures.
Staffs review and the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission were
in accordance with the county land development regulations and state law.
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2. Did the Planning and Zoning Commission act in an arbitrary or capricious manner?
Response: Two previously approved non-commercial kennels in the vicinity of the
subject site each contained approximately 5 acres- The most recently
approved kennel was the subject of considerable discussion by the Planning
and Zoning Commission pertaining to the size of the parcel and the number
of animals. In regard to that proposal, a non-commercial kennel was initially
proposed on a .3 acre parcel but the Planning and Zoning Commission
imposed a condition of approval that required that applicant to expand and
secure a total of 5 acres within the boundaries of the kennel site in order to
mitigate the impact of the kennel on surrounding properties. Thus, the
Planning and Zoning Commission is already on record as requiring a larger
site for a non-commercial kennel request. The Planning and Zoning
Commission has demonstrated a consistent interpretation of the intent of the
administrative permit process in regard to non-commercial kennels to ensure
surrounding property owners are not adversely impacted by kennels on small
parcels. In addition, under LDR section 971.04, the Planning and Zoning
Commission has the authority to apply limitations and conditions relating to
site size and number and types of animals. Therefore, the Planning and
Zoning Commission has not acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner and
has acted in accordance with its authority as allowed for in the LDRs.
3. Did the Planning and Zoning Commission fail to consider adequately the effects of the
proposed development upon surrounding properties, public health, safety and welfare?
Response: The Planning and Zoning Commission must consider the impact of the
requested administrative permit on surrounding properties. Several property
owners adjacent to the proposed kennel attended the meeting and vocalized
their opposition to the proposed kennel. In rendering its denial, the Planning
and Zoning Commission took into account the small size of the subject
property (.3 acre), the like size of surrounding properties, input from both the
applicant and surrounding properties, and the general habits and behavior of
the animals proposed to be kept in the kennel. It was the Planning and
Zoning Commission's determination that the site is too small to adequately
mitigate the impact of the proposed kennel on neighboring properties. Also,
the Commission recognized that, with very minor changes to the site plan and
a small reduction in the current animal population on site, and elimination of
the pigs, the applicant could have a reasonable number of pets on site
without an administrative permit. Thus, the Commission found a reasonable
balance between the appellant's desire for animals on site and the impacts of
such animals on surrounding properties. Therefore, the Planning and Zoning
Commission did not fail to consider adequately the impact of the proposed
kennel upon surrounding properties, or reasonable alternatives for the
applicant.
4. Did the Planning and Zoning Commission fail to evaluate the application with respect
to the comprehensive plan and land development regulations of Indian River County?
Response: Although the applicant contends that certain criteria were not reasonably
applied, staff s analysis has shown adequate justification for the Planning and
Zoning Commission's findings, under the administrative permit review
criteria. Therefore, the Planning and Zoning Commission did not fail to
evaluate the application with respect to the comprehensive plan and LDRs.
In staffs opinion, the Planning and Zoning Commission did not fail in any of these four areas in its
decision to deny the Riddle's site plan application and administrative permit application for a non-
commercial kennel.
Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners:
Make a finding that the Planning and Zoning Commission did not fail in any of the appeal
review guidelines outlined in LDR section 902.07 and this report.
2. Deny the appeal and uphold the Planning and Zoning Commission's decision to deny the
administrative permit use.
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Planning Director Stan Boling reviewed the administrative permit request and the
Planning and Zoning Commission's actions for the Board.
Commissioner Eggert asked whether staff had found any pet stores selling potbellied
pigs as pets , and Director Boling responded that they did not.
Commissioner Macht wondered what difference it would make what a pet store sells,
and noted that if pet stores sold man-eating tigers, the Board would not be under any
compulsion to accept them as pets in the County.
Randy Riddle felt that their request was not unusual and that they had met all the
requirements. He believed that the neighbors want to control their lives and that they watch
their house. He felt it is an injustice to allow the neighbors to do this to them.
Chairman Tippin opened the public discussion and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to be heard regarding this matter.
Crenton Sommerville of 7955 129' Place, Roseland, had lived in the area for 22
years and had never seen more than 1 or 2 dogs on various properties. He felt the kennel
would lower the value of his property and did not believe it would be fair to allow the dogs,
cats and pigs.
Morrell Copp of 7975 129'b Place, Roseland, did not want to be argumentative with
any neighbors but was also opposed to the kennel.
Vando George of 7960129' Court stated that his property joins the Riddle's property
and he was also opposed.
Don Perrin of 7930 129'h Street expressed his opposition to the kennel.
Mr. Riddle had called a pet store in Sebastian who stated they would sign a petition
that the potbellied pigs are pets. He also called the Humane Society who advised that they
are domestic animals.
Commissioner Adams believed that Mr. and Mrs. Riddle are only being told that the
animals must stay inside to be considered pets. She questioned whether the size of their
property was 130 x 135, and Mr. Riddle responded that was the approximate size.
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Commissioner Ginn noted that is approximately the size of the lot she lives on.
Commissioner Adams questioned the setbacks from the rear and side property lines.
Elizabeth Riddle stated they had talked to the title company who handled the
purchase of their property and were told they would be entitled to get their money back
should the setbacks be found to be inadequate. They have been unable to locate a permit
issued when the garage was built.
Joan Carlson, Executive Director of the Humane Society, expressed her sorrow for
the Riddles in having pets they may not be able to keep. She noted that exotic animals pose
quite a problem in South Florida. People obtain them from sellers who are not providing the
consumers with the proper information and the animals are then abandoned, leaving the
community to fund the costs of capture, maintenance and disposal of these very specialized
animals.
The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. There
being none, he closed the public discussion.
Mr. Riddle questioned what happens next, and County Attorney Vitunac stated that
Mr. and Mrs. Riddle have the right to appeal the Board's decision in court.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert,
SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board
unanimously found that the Planning and Zoning
Commission did not fail in any of the appeal review
guidelines outlined in Land Development
Regulations Section 902.07 and staff's report; denied
the appeal; and upheld the Planning and Zoning
Commission's decision to deny the administrative
permit use, as recommended by staff.
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9.B.3. GLENN W. LEGWEN - TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE
INTERSECTION OF KING'S HIGHWAY AND 81"
STREET
The Board reviewed letters of March 13, 1998 and March 19, 1998:
Glenn Legweds
Acaddemix Nursery Academy
5900 5th St. SW
Vero Beach, Florida 32968
(407)778-7791 -- _
March 13, 1998
Mr. James Chandler
County Administrator Indian River Count
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Subject: Traffic Light at the intersection of Kings Highway and 8th Street.
Dear Mr. Chandler,
I would like to speak on a subject that is near and dear to my heart, Kings Highway. I
would like for you to place me on the agenda for Tuesday March 24, 1998 under Public
Discussion Items. I will have backup material to you on or about Tuesday March 17, 1998.
Sincerely yours,
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5900 5th St. SW
Vero Beach, Florida 32968
(407)778-7791
March 19,1998
Mr. James Chandler & County Commissioners of Indian River County
1840 25th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Subject: Traffic Light at the intersection of Kings Highway and 8th Street.
Dear Mr. Chandler and County Commissioners,
Early in the afternoon, on August 7th 1996 Marjorie Coral Jones and Jane Isom lost
their lives in a tragic automobile accident on King's Highway. Mrs. Jones was turning onto
King's Highway from 12th Street when she was hit by a Porsche automobile traveling in
excessive of sixty miles an hour (according to witnesses). The accident closed King's highway
for three hours. It was an accident that could have possibly been prevented if a stop light had
been in place at this intersection.
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Late in the afternoon, less than a week ago, Thursday, March 12,1998 , Mrs. Jean Mane
Stout lost her life in a gruesome two vehicle collision. I arrived on the scene several minutes
after the accident happened. I waited with my boys for more than an hour and a half until the
tow vehicles could remove the fruit hauling truck from Mrs. Stout's car. (Show pictures) In
the wake of such an unfortunate accident Mrs. Sout leaves behind the fifteen month old
twins Emily Stout and Rebecca Stout, her four year old son Joey Stout, a sixteen year old
stepdaughter Lindsay and her husband Rick Stout, a thirty-five year old cook who works for
the Waffle House. This accident closed King's highway for two and a half hours and it might
also have been prevented if a stoplight had been in place at the intersection of 8th Street and
King's Highway.
I purchased a retail/wholesale nursery on King's Highway in 1989 at the corner of 5th
Street SW and King's highway. The posted speed limit between Route 60 and Oslo Road is
forty-five miles per hour. At the time, I wondered why the posted limit was not more like
fifty-five miles per hour. Because the few cars I had observed traveling past my nursery were
speeding in excess of sixty miles per hour.
It. did not take long for me to discover King's highway was not made for high speed
vehicular traffic. The surface of the road is uneven and pocked with the patch work of
numerous repairs. The vehicles which most frequently passed by my nursery in 1989 and
1990 were fruit hauling trucks, grove sprayers, and slow moving tractors. I used to laugh
when I told friends it was so quiet and peaceful along King's highway that I could go out and
stand by the roadside for five minutes and not see a car come by. This peacefulness ended for
me the day my young purebred,golden, Labrador puppy "Sunshine" ran up on to the highway
and was killed by a speeding car.
It was late in the afternoon and I was watering some plants by hand. I could not see the
road from where I was but I heard the screeching of tires and a dull thump on the road just
beyond the chain link fence which surrounds my property. It was the kind of sound a car
makes when it runs over a cardboard box. It took the woman driving the car a few second to
stop and turn around to see what had hit her car. She called to me from the road. To ask if I
knew who owned this puppy. I knew instantly seeing the tears in her eyes that something
tragic had happened to one of my pets. It was "Sunshine" the female. One of two Labs I had
purchased earlier in the year from Brian and Michelle Jenkins. Evidently "Sunshine" and
"Midnight," the male Lab, had been playing tag when she found an open gate in the fence and
darted up on to the highway. I picked up the lifeless body of the dog and took her back inside
the fence. I thanked the woman for stopping and tried to console her as she apologized to me
over and over again about how the dog had "just appeared" on the road without warning in
front of her car.
Stanley Bristol, the driver of the Estes citrus truck said similar words to Marie Oliver,
the Florida Highway Patrol Trooper investigating the accident that took Mrs. Stout's life. Jean
Stout evidently failed to heed the stop sign and "just appeared," in front of Stanley Bristol's
truck when her vehicle cross over the bridge an into the path of his fruit laden truck.
It is ironic to me that one week earlier, I had asked Sheriff Gary Wheeler to give me some
statistics on how many accidents have occurred between 9th Street SW (Oslo Road) and 26
Street (Walker Avenue). The distance between these two points is approximately four miles.
The figures are staggering! Between 1/1/97 and 12/31/97 there were two hundred and twenty
accidents on this one four mile stretch of road!
There is a stop light at the intersection of 26th (Walker Avenue) and 58th, there is
another one at the intersection of Route 60 and 58th and there is a blinking light at the
intersection of Oslo and 58th but there are no lights between Oslo and Route 60. Why aren't
there any stop lights between here and there?
How many more people have to die or be injured on the most dangerous section of
highway in Indian River County before one two or three stop lights are placed along the route
to slow down the traffic? Can we expect to see something done in the next three to five
months?
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While I am asking these questions in this public forum, I have several other questions I
feel deserve an answer. When the decision was made to allow the Indian River Mall, Target,
Home Depot, Eckards, et al to be locate at the intersection of Route 60 and King's Highway
who was doing the traffic engineering study? Do you know what the joke is around town?
How do you go from the Target store, to Publix, to the Italian Grill, to the tax collectors office,
to Burger King, to Barnett Bank and to the stores which are all directly across the street in the
Ryanwood Shopping Center? The answer ..... You don't. At least not without taking your life
into your hands when you pass through the intersection of Route 60 and King's Highway.
Sincerely yours,
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Beginning February 10th, I will be able to provide the monthly report you have requested
reflecting total ells for service along the corridor. Also, the summary of commercial and
residential projects within the county is currently underway, a preliminary summary for your
review should be ready by mid-February. Should you have any questions or require additional
information, just let me know.
Sources:
1. Major New Development Update (commercial square footage estimates)
County Planning Office, Stan Boling
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2. Population Estimates (attached graph)
B.E.B1L, University of FL
3. Calls for Service and Manpower Estimates
Planning & Research Unit
CAD Activity Report, annualized 1/1/97-10/31/97
S.R.F. & Manpower calculations from P&R Office
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Glenn W. Legwen noted that the reference on Page 2 of his letter of March 19, 1998
to 26 Street (Walker Avenue) should refer to 33`d Street, which is Cherry Lane. He asked
whether stop lights could be installed on 58' from Oslo Road and questioned how many
more people have to die before the Board will take some action.
Commissioner Ginn wanted to know how many deaths occurred between January 1,
1997 and December 31, 1997, and Mr. Legwen did not believe there were any but did not
get those figures from the Sheriff's department. He stressed that cars are racing up and down
58'1 as well as trucks going to the Landfill. It is a very scary highway.
Commissioner Macht noted that he has had occasion in the last 3 months to cross 58`h
on 8' Street and at certain times of day traffic is backed up as far as 10 to 15 cars. It is very
difficult to see what is coming and a very dangerous situation. He felt that it was time to
consider a light at least on 81' with perhaps a flashing light on 4.
Public Works Director Jim Davis stated the County is working on Kings Highway.
Phase I to widen the road is now under construction. An accident analysis has been done and
the accident history is declining at that intersection. The intersection was ranked #1 in
accidents in 1996 and is now ranked at #52. They do not count injuries or deaths as extra
points but when they find that is the case, they do take a hard look at the intersection.
County Traffic Engineer Chris Mora noted that 2 studies were done in the past at this
intersection in June, 1993 and December, 1996. In both cases a full traffic signal was not
warranted. There are certain requirements which must be met before installing traffic
signals. You must have a traffic load of 600 cars per hour with a minimum volume on the
side street of 200 per hour for 8 hours per day. The side street volume can be reduced a level
if the main street has 900 cars per hour.
Chairman Tippin questioned when the bridge will be built, and Director Davis noted
that the bridge at 8t` Street will be in Phase 2 of the project which will probably go to bid
late this year or early in 1999. Staff is still hying to accomplish right-of-way acquisitions.
In 1993 there were 9 accidents at that intersection; in 1994, 8 accidents; in 1995, 5 accidents;
and in 1996, 4 accidents. No fatality analysis has been done.
Mr. Legwen believed the statistics not to be current as the figures were from 1996
before the new Mall opened.
Mr. Mora, in response to Mr. Legwen's question, stated there are 2 types of traffic
counts and 1 is the machine count of vehicles on 8' Street and Kings Highway.
Mr. Legwen noted that he had traveled on 58' from Oslo to SR -60 and did not see any
traffic counting devices.
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Mr. Mora responded that the counts were done late last week, Wednesday and
Thursday. The machines were down for just 1 day and turn counts were done from county
vehicles parked off the shoulder of the road.
The Chairman opened the public discussion and asked if anyone wished to be heard
regarding this matter.
Donna Cathcart of 1025 54' Avenue noted she had moved to the area in 1982 and
raised her children out there. 2 of her sons were hit by a car at the comer of 12'h Street and
43' and, after a prolonged battle, they finally got a traffic light there. She believed there is
no reason to talk about the future of the Children's Network when children are being lost to
accidents in that area.
The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. There
being none, the Chairman closed the public discussion.
CONSENSUS was reached to take no action at this time but direct staff to come back
with a recommendation upon completion of the current study.
9.B.4. WABASSO - SUMMERPLACE SUBDIVISION -
1998:
SEAWALL CONSTRUCTION EMERGENCY PERMITS -
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 23, 1998 and a letter of March 18,
TO: James Chandler
County Administrator
FROM: James W. Davis, P.E.
Public Works Director-
SUBJECT:
irectorSUBJECT: Wabasso - Summerplace Subdivision Sea Wall Construction
Emergency Permits
RE: Letter from Gene Chalecki, DEP, to James Davis
Dated March 19,1998
DATE: March 23, 1998
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On February 13, 1997, the County issued an Emergency Coastal Construction Permit to
install Emergency Coastal Armoring along the Atlantic Ocean coastline fronting six (6) lots
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within the Summerplace Subdivision (lots 6 & 7, Unit D and lots 6, 7, 8, 9, of Unit E). The
permit required the seawall to be placed as landward as possible. A pre -construction
meeting on-site was required and scheduled for February 21, 1997. The County staff
invited Paul Triteck, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Robin Trindell, FDEP Biological
Administrator, to the meeting to make sure the wall was properly located. _Construction
began in March 1997 and ceased in late May 1997 due to sea turtle nesting activity. At
that time, construction of a seawall along four (4) of the six (6) homes was completed. In
late February, 1998, construction to complete the remaining two (2) homes commenced
and is currently ongoing.
On February 26, 1998, County staff received a letter from the Sea Turtle Survival League
(STSL) objecting to the seawall construction since FDEP Rule 626-330051 states that
emergency construction must occur within thirty (30) days of issuance of an emergency
permit. If not, one thirty (30) day time extension can be granted. The same rule states that
"emergency protection shall take place as soon after the initial erosion event as
practicable'. The STSL has asked that the County stop the work
In response to the letter, staff drafted two (2) letters; one to the six (6) property owners
requesting the status of their seawall construction and DEP permit, and the other to FDEP
requesting their opinion on the sixty (60) day emergency permit period and the "as soon
as practicable" language in the rule. The property owners have indicated that installation
of the steel sheet pile is substantially complete along five (5) of the six (6) properties. The
DEP staff has indicated that the property owners permanent DEP permit application is
incomplete pending the receipt of the name of the owner of a walkway between two lots.
Also, DEP states now that the wall is not sited landward enough and that the homes are
not demonstrated to be vulnerable to high frequency coastal storms. The Department has
also stated that an emergency permit is only authorized for sixty (60) days if a thirty (30)
day time extension is granted. DEP states that it is not pertinent that delays have
occurred which are beyond the control of the party attempting the construction. In the
March 18, 1998 DEP letter, it was not stated that the County must issue a stop work order.
The use of Wabasso Beach Park must cease on April 1, 1998. Vince Bruno, property
owner representative, has stated that work on the seawall serving the six (6) properties
along Summerplace is anticipated to be complete on April 1, 1998. Staff does not
recommend taking any action.
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James W. Davis, P.E., Public Works Director
Board of County Commissioners
1840.25` Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Dear Mr. Davis:
Subject: File Number IR -512
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This letter is in response to yours of March 3, 1998 concerning the Emergency Coastal
Armoring Permit in Indian River County. Specifically, you inquired as to the status of
pending DEP permit application (R-512) and the Department's position concerning the
Emergency Permit issued by the County pursuant to Rule 62B-33.0051(5), F.A.C.
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First, the permit application is incomplete pending receipt of the name and (nailing address
of the owner of the walkway between Lot 7, Block D and Lot 6, Block E. Secondly, the
subject dwellings have not been demonstrated to be vulnerable to high frequency coastal
storms as required for issuance of a permit by Rule 62B -33.0051(1)(a)(2), Florida
Administrative Code. The wall under construction does not appear to be sited as far
landward as practicable as required by the rule. In addition, the structure does not appear
to meet the requirements for protection of marine turtles set forth in Chapters 370.12 and
161, F.S., and Rule 62B -33.005(4)(g), F.A.C. (see attached memo).
As to your second inquiry concerting Rule 62B-33.0051(5), F.A.C., it is the Department's
position that the rule's purpose is to provide an efficient method of quickly authorizing
work on coastal armoring structures in order to alleviate an emergency situation. The work
is authorized without the usual DEP permitting process. However, once the emergency has
passed, if the work has not been completed, it is no longer necessary in order to abate the
emergency and thus ceases to be authorized by Rule 62B-33.0051(5), F.A.C. The rule is
clear that after 30 days (or 60 days if extended) of the declaration of the emergency
"Protect. Conserve and Monage Flonda's Environment and Natural Resources"
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situation the emergency is presumed
provided, i.e., the work completed, theto have abated, and if protection has not been
n the work is no longer authorized. This is true
regardless of whether completion of the work was attempted in good faith or if the factors
preventing the work from being finished are beyond the control of the party attempting the
work.
I hope this information adequately addresses your questions. If you have any further
questions or concerns, please advise.
Sincerely,
Gene Chalecki, P.E.
Engineering Supervisor
Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems
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Enclosure
cc: Will Collins, Deputy County Attorney
James Chandler, Indian River County Administrator
Robin Trindell, Biological Administrator
David Godfrey, Executive Director, Sea Turtle Survival League.
Alfred Devereaux, Jr., Bureau Chief
Tom Tomasello, Esquire
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County Administrator Chandler noted that the recommendation to the Board is not to
take any action at this time relative to the threatened suit against the County by an
environmental organization. Staff believes the county is within the laws of the State and the
Administrative Rules.
The Chairman opened the public discussion and asked if anyone wished to be heard
regarding this matter. There being none, the Chairman closed the public discussion.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert,
SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board
unanimously voted to take no action at this time.
9,C. PUBLIC NOTICE ITEM - ANNOUNCEMENT OF PUBLIC
HEARING REGARDING ROBERTS V. INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY FOR APRIL 7, 1998
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 16, 1998:
TO: James E. Chandler, County Administrator
THRU: Joseph Baird, OMB Director
FROM: Beth Jordan, Risk Manager
DATE: 16 March 1998
SUBJECT: Request for Agenda; Public Hearing; Roberts v. Indian River County
Please schedule a public hearing on Roberts v. Indian River County at the Board of
County Commissioners' April 7, 1998 meeting at 9:00 am. This matter is set for the April
22 trial docket and this hearing is being requested by Louis B. Vocelle, counsel for the
plaintiff.
County Administrator Chandler announced that the public meeting will be held on
April 7, 1998, at 9:05 A.M.
No action required or taken.
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10. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING STRATEGY MEETING —
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL
2201 AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL 769 — CONTRACT
NEGOTIATIONS
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 18, 1998:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
DATE: March 18, 1998
SUBJECT: Collective Bargaining Strategy Meeting
FROM: James E. Chindler
County Administrator
At the conclusion of the March 24, 1998 Board meeting, I request a brief collective bargaining
strategy meeting concerning contract negotiations with IAFF Local 2201 and Teamsters Local
769. The meeting will be in accordance with Florida Statute 447.605.
County Administrator Chandler stated that he had intended to request a strategy
meeting after today's Board meeting but, considering the hour, suggested that the meeting
could be put off until April -/'11.
CONSENSUS was reached to meet immediately after the April 71, 1998 Board
meeting.
11.E. FY 1998-99 ANTI—DRUG ABUSE GRANT FUNDING
CERTIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION — FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (DCA)
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The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 18, 1998:
TO: Members of the Board
of County Commissioners
DATE: March 18, 1998
SUBJECT: FY 1998/99 ANTI-DRUG ABUSE GRANT FUNDING
CERTIFICATION OF PARTICIPATION
FROM: Joseph A Baird
OMB Director
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
The Budget Office received a letter dated March 12, 1998 from the Florida Department of
Community Affairs (FDCA) stating that Indian River County has been allocated $157,777 in grant
funds for FY 1998/99, to fund local anti-drug abuse projects. The letter also requested the Board
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to serve as the coordinating unit of government in applying for the funds. The Substance Abuse
Advisory Council will be soliciting for and receiving grant applications as well as evaluating those
applications and recommending to the Board what projects to fund and their funding levels. The
Substance Abuse Advisory Council's recommendations will be brought to the Board for approval in
May. The gram's ninth year will continue to be funded 75% from the state and 25% from the County.
The budgetary impact on the county will not exceed $50,000, especially since staff has requested all
matching funds for the 1998/99 fiscal year to be made by the gram applicants rather than the Board
of County Commissioners. The Board of County Commissioners would still have to match the
Substance Abuse Council portion since the grant requirement recommended the Board of County
Commissioners set up the council to administer the gram.
Staff recommends the Board accept the invitation to serve as the coordinating unit of government in
the FDCA Anti -Drug Abuse act Grant Program and authorize the Board Chairman to sign the
Certification ofParticipation naming Joseph A. Baird, Budget Director, as the contact person.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert,
SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board
unanimously agreed to serve as the coordinating unit
of government in the Florida Department of
Community Affairs Anti -Drug Abuse Act Grant
Program and authorized the Chairman to sign the
Certification of Participation naming Joseph A.
Baird, Budget Director, as the contact person, as
recommended by staff.
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION IS ON FILE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
11.G.1. 8TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION 58TH
AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS (OSLO ROAD TO 26TH
STREET) - PARCEL NO. 127 - CLAUSSON P. LEXOW1
TRUSTEE, S.E. CITRUS CAPITAL CORPORATION
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 13, 1998:
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County Administrator
THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E.
Public Works Direct
Terry B. Thompson, P. �
Capital Projects Manager
FROM: William M. Napier, SRPA, SRA,,/,A ;
Right -of -Way Agent
SUBJECT: 8th Street Right -Of -Way Acquisition
58th Avenue Improvements / Oslo Road to 26th Street
Parcel No. 127, Clausson P. Lexow, Trustee
DATE: March 13, 1998 LeXCVAMRWBAV
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
Forty feet (40') of additional right-of-way is needed on 8th Street for road widening and
pavement transition to the proposed new bridge at 8th Street and 58th Avenue in
conjunction with the above referenced project.
The property owner has executed a contract at a price of $18,000 per acre for the A-1
zoned land. This price per acre is comparable to other similar A-1 parcels the County has
purchased within the market area based upon appraisals or evaluations.
The contract price is $10,454.40 based on a total of .5808 acre as determined by the legal
description. There are no appraisal or attorney fees.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING
Staff requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the $10,454.40 right-of-way
purchase, and authorize the Chairman to execute the contract.
Funding to be from Account #315-214-541-066.12.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert,
SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board
unanimously approved the $10,454.40 right-of-way
purchase from Clausson P. Lexow, Trustee, S.E.
Citrus Capital Corporation and authorized the
Chairman to execute the contract, as recommended
by staff.
CONTRACT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE
OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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11.G.2. WABASSO CAUSEWAY PARK IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT - RESOLUTION FOR FLORIDA INLAND
NAVIGATION DISTRICT (FIND) WATERWAYS
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - BRAD SMITH ASSOCIATES
INC.
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 17, 1998:
TO: James Chandler
County Administrator
THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E.,
Public Works Director
Terry B. Thompson, P.E
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Capital Projects Manages`
FROM: G. Sean McGuire, P.E.
Project Engineer
SUBJECT: Wabasso Causeway Park Improvements Project
Resolution for Florida Inland Navigation District
Waterways Assistance Program
DATE: March 17, 1998
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This project is to be submitted for the Florida Inland Navigation
District (FIND) Waterways Assistance Program. The application
requires a resolution from the governing authority. County Staff
has prepared this application and is pursing negotiations with the
selected Design Professional, Brad Smith Associates, Inc..
The conceptual cost estimate is $374,862.00, of which FIND may
grant up to 50% in matching funds. This includes design fees,
environmental assessment, permitting, construction, and
construction phase services. The deadline for submission of the
application is April 1, 1998.
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the resolution and authorize
the Chairman to execute the resolution.
Funding will be from account #315-210-572-068.09.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams,
SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board
unanimously adopted Resolution 98-037 for
assistance under the Florida Inland Navigation
District Waterways Assistance Program.
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A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FOR ASSISTANCE
UNDER THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WIIEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River Cm= is interested in
carrying out the following described project for the enjoyment of the citizenry of Indian River
County and the State of Florida:
Project Title Wabasso Causeway Park Improvements
Total Estimated Cost $374,862.00
Brief Description of Project: This project is to remove unstable trees that have been
undermined by erosion. construct a revetment for shoreline stabilization. restroom building with a
-mate lift station of sewer service, an outdoor shower, securitylighting. Mansion and re -grading
of coquina parldna areas. . and stormwater runoff control .
AND, Florida Inland Navigation District financial assistance is required for the program
mentioned above,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners that the
project described above be authorized,
AND, be it further resolved that said Board of CountyLommissioners make application
to the Florida Inland Navigation District in the amount of . 5�Q o of the actual cost of the project.
AND, be it further resolved by the Board of County -Commissioners that it certifies to the
following:
1. That it will accept the terns and conditions set forth in FIND Rule 66B-2 F.A.C. and
which will be a part of the Project Agreement for any assistance awarded under the
attached proposal.
2. That it is in complete accord with the attached proposal and that it will carry out the
Program in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and specifications
attached thereto unless prior approval for any change has been received from the
District.
3. That it has the ability and intention to finance its share of the cost of the project and
that the project will be operated and maintained at the expense of saidBoard of
Cg ; Commissioners for public use.
4. That it will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color or national
origin in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed pursuant to this
proposal, and shall comply with the terms and intent of the Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, P.L. 88-352 (1964) and design and construct all facilities to
comply fully with statutes relating to accessibility by handicapped persons as well as
other federal, state and local laws, rules and requirements.
5. That it will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed project to
substantiate claims for reimbursement.
6. That it will make available to FIND if requested, a post -audit of expenses incurred on
the project prior to, or in conjunction with, request for the final 101/6 of the funding
agreed to by FIND.
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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 24
day of Marrh 19 91L.
Attest -199'
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REPLACEMENTS AND ROADWAY WIDENING -
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT - KIMLEY HORN & ASSOCIATES
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 17,,1998:
TO: James Chandler
County Administrator
THROUGH: James W. Davis, P.E.
Public Works Director
FROM: Terry B. Thompson, P.E.
Capital Projects Managi�
SUBJECT: Professional Engineering Services Agreement
Oslo Road (91h Street SW) Bridge Replacements and Roadway Widening
DATE: March 17, 1998
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Staff has successfully negotiated a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with
Kimley-Hom and Associates Inc. for referenced project. Services include preparation of
construction plans and permit applications for the replacement of bridges on Oslo Road
at the Lateral "J" Canal and Lateral "C" Canal with five (5) lane bridges; the widening of
Oslo Road to a three (3) lane roadway from Timber Ridge to 201' Avenue and intersection
improvements at the Oslo Road/43rd Avenue intersection with left tum lanes on all
approaches and signalization of the intersection.
The Lateral "J" and Lateral "C" bridges are both in need of repair and are scheduled for
replacement,. Three laning of Oslo Road from Timber Ridge to 20'" Avenue and the
intersection improvements at 4r Avenue are necessary to increase the level of service.
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The final negotiated design cost of the project elements is as follows:
Roadway Design (Timber Ridge to 201h Avenue) $ 79,000.00
Intersection Design (Oslo Road/43rd Avenue) $ 34,000.00
Bridge Design (Lateral "C" and Lateral "J") $ 90,200.00
Permitting $ 5,000.00
Coordination with Adjacent Property Owners
(Hourly Not to Exceed) $ 5,000.00
Geotechnical Allowance I-8.000-00
Sub Total $221,200.00
Expenses $ 8,800.00
Total $230,000.00
The projected total design and construction cost for the scheduled improvements are
summarized below.
Design (Kimley-Hom Associates) $ 230,000.00
Construction
Oslo Road, Timber Ridge to 201h Street $ 958.000.00
43rd Avenue/Oslo Road $ 410,000.00
Bridges $1.000.000.00
Total $2,598,000.00
The alternatives are as follows:
Alternative No 1
Authorize Chairman to execute Agreement as written.
Alternative No 2
Re -negotiate contract terms.
Staff feels confident that the attached contract has ween negotiated in the County's best
interest and recommends approval of Alternative No. 1.
Funding for design is from Account #315-214-541-066.31.
Construction funding is from Traffic Impact Fees (TIF), One Cent Local Option Sales Tax
(LOST) and Local Option Gas Tax (LOGT) Revenue, as outlined below.
Bridge - Lateral "J" Canal $ 670,500.00 one cent tax (LOST)
Bridge - 431d Avenue Canal $ 570,000.00 one cent tax (LOST)
Oslo Road - 51" Avenue to Lateral "A" Canal $ 700,000.00 Fund 109 Secondary Road
(LOGT)
Oslo Road - 51 Avenue to Lateral "A" Canal $ 657,500.00 Fund 101-156 Impact Fee
(TIF)
Funds Available $2,598,000.00
ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert,
SECONDED by Commissioner Adams, the Board
unanimously approved the Professional Civil
Engineering Services Agreement for the Oslo Road
Bridge Replacements and Roadway Widening with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. and authorized the
Chairman to execute same, as recommended by
staff.
MARCH 24, 1998
AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD
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11.G.4. PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO 601H
AVENUE SOUTH OF 45TH STREET IN PONDEROSA
ESTATES SUBDIVISION - AS -BUILT RESOLUTION
AND ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROJECT #9536
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 10, 1998:
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
James Chandler
County Administrator
James W. Davis, P.E./
Public Works Director
and
Roger D. Cain, P.E. /
County Engineer
Michelle A. Gentile, CET
Civil Engineer
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SUBJECT: As -Built Resolution & Assessment Roll for Paving and Drainage Improvements to
60' Avenue South of 45`" Street in Ponderosa Estates Subdivision (IRC Project
#9536)
DATE: March 10, 1998
DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS
The paving of the above road has been completed. The final assessment is as follows:
Preliminary Estimates
Final Cost
$ 67,909.91 - 100%
$ 49,447.84
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$ 50,932.43 - 75%
$ 37,827.60
- 75%*
2,520.16 Front Footage
2,520.16
Front Footage
$ 20.21 /per FF
$ 15.01
/per FF
* This figure
includes 2% Tax Collector's fee
The final assessment roll has been prepared and is ready to be delivered to the Clerk to the Board.
Assessments are to be paid within 90 days or in 2 equal installments, the first to be made twelve
months from the due date and subsequent payments to be due yearly from the due date at an interest
rate of 8.5% established by the Board of County Commissioners.
ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS
Since the final assessment to the benefitted owners is less than the preliminary assessment roll, the
only alternative presented is to approve the final assessment roll.
RECO IMENDATION
It is recommended that the final assessment roll and the "As -Built Resolution" for the paving of the
above mentioned road be approved by the Board of County Commissioners and that it be transferred
to the Tax Collector for billing and collection.
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ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert,
SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board
unanimously adopted Resolution 98-038 certifying
"as -built" costs for certain paving and drainage
improvements to 60' Avenue south of 45' Street in
Ponderosa Estates Subdivision, designated as Project
No. 9536, and other construction necessitated by
such project; providing for formal completion date,
and date for payment without penalty and interest.
As -Built (Fourth Reso.)
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RESOLUTION NO. 98- 38
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CERTIFYING ,AS -
BUILT" COSTS FOR CERTAIN PAVING AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS TO 60TH AVENUE SOUTH OF 45TH STREET IN
PONDEROSA ESTATES SUBDIVISION, DESIGNATED AS
PROJECT NO. 9536, AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION
NECESSITATED BY SUCH PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR FORMAL
COMPLETION DATE, AND DATE FOR PAYMENT WITHOUT
PENALTY AND INTEREST.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County
determined that the improvements described herein specially benefitted the property located
within the boundaries as described in this title, designated as Project No. 9536, are in the public
interest and promote the public welfare of the county; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 1997, the Board held a public hearing in the Commission
Chambers at which time the owners of the property to be assessed were afforded an opportunity
to appear before the Board to be heard as to the propriety and advisability of making such
improvements; and
WHEREAS, after such public hearing was held the County Commission adopted
Resolution No. 97-55, which confirmed the special assessment cost of the project to the property
specially benefitted by the project in the amounts listed in an attachment to that resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has certified the actual "as -built" cost
now that the project has been completed is $15.01 per front foot, which is less than $20.21 per
front foot in the confirming Resolution No. 97-55,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
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1. Resolution No. 97-55 is modified as follows: The completion date for Project
No. 9536 is declared to be March 2, 1998, and the last day that payment may be made avoiding
interest and penalty charges is ninety (90) days after passage of this resolution.
2. Payments bearing interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum may be made in
two equal installments, the first to be made twelve (12) months from the
due date and the subsequent payments to be due yearly from the due date. The due date is ninety
(90) days after the passage of this resolution.
3. The assessment roll for said project listed in Resolution No. 97-55 shall be as set forth
in attached Exhibit "A" to this resolution.
4. The assessments as shown in attached Exhibit "A" shall stand confirmed and remain
legal, valid, and binding first liens against the property against which such assessments are made
until paid.
S. The assessments shown in Exhibit "A", attached to Resolution No -97-55 were
recorded by the County on the public records of Indian River County, and the lien shall constitute
prima facie evidence of its validity.
This resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
Eaaert and the motion 'was seconded by Commissioner
Gi nn and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman John W. Tippin Aye
Vice -Chairman Kenneth R Macht Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner Caroline D. Gime Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K Eggert Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this
2_ day of_ Marrh 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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TOTAL FRONT FEET.._.._...._............
2,320.16
PROJECT NO. 9536
COST TO PROPERTY OWNERS...._.._
$37,927.60
COST PER FRONT FOOT .....................
$13.01
FRONT
TOTAL
NAME & ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FOOTAGE
COST/F.F.
TOTAL COST
ASSESSMENTCOST
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1. John C. & Elizabeth T. Bishop
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$2,603.63
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4437 6016 Avemse
Lucian River Farms Company Subdivision
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Vero Beach, FL 32967
PBS 2)12 N 304.46 Ft of W 130.57 Ft
of Tract 4 in N 1/2, Less Canal Less
S 101 Ft
2. Juliana C. Haney
29 32 39 00001 0040 00003.0
131.00
$15.01
$1,%6.3 t
$1,966.31
4455 60th Avenue
Indian River Farts Company Subdivision
Vero Beach, FL 32967
PBS 2)12 S 131 Ft cf N 334.46 Ft of W
130.57 FT of Tract 4 in N 1/2
3. Anthony I1. & Darma L Labarre
29 32 39 00003 0000 00001.0
112.18
$15.01
$1,683.82
$1,683.82
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4476 601h Avenue
Ponderosa Esletes Unit 1 PBI 6781
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Vero Beach, FL 32967
Lot 1 & N 22 D of lot 2 (OR Bk 448
PP 777)
4. Jose O. Quinones
29 32 39 00003 0000 00002.0
112.70
$15.01
$1,691.63
$1,691.63
P.O. Box 2124
Ponderosa Eslalea Unit 1 PBI 6)81
Vero Beach, FL 32961-2124
Let 2, Less N 22 FT, & N 1/2 of lAd 3
(OR Bk 42 PP 453)
5. Ruth L Jaynes
29 32 39 00003 0000 00003.0
134.70
$15.01
52,021.83
$2,021.85
4436 60th Avenue
Ponderosa Estates Unit 1 PBI 6)81
Vero Beach, FL 32967
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TOTAL FRONT FEET .....................
2,520.16
PROJECT NO. 9536
COST TO PROPERTY OWNERS.....„...
S37,827.60
COST PER FRONT FOOT „... _............
$15.01
FRONT
TOTAL
NAME & ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FOOTAGE
COST/F.F.
TOTAL COST
ASSESSMENT COST
6.
Robert M. & Patricia A. Carbon
29 32 39 00003 0000 00005.0
134.70
515.01
$2,021.85
$2,021.85
4450 60th Avenue
Ponderosa Estates Unit 1 PBI 6)81
Vero Beach, FL 32967
Let 5 & N 1/2 of Lot 6 (OR Bk 438
PP 697)
7.
.lady I.ukaman
29 32 39 00003 0000 00006.0
134.70
$15.01
52,021.85
52,021.85
4426 60th Avenue
Ponderosa Estates Unit 1 PBI 6)81
Vero Beach, Fl. 32967
S 1/2 of L.m 6 & all of Lot 7
8.
Richard B. & Elizabeth L Steele
29 32 39 00003 0000 00008.0
119.80
$15.01
51,798.20
51,798.20
4366 60th Avenue
Ponderosa Estates Unit 1 PBI 6)81
Vero Beach, FL 32967
L.m 8 & N 30 Ft of L.ot 9
9.
Christopher & Jodi Shan
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119.60
$15.01
$1,795.19
$1,795.19
4356 60th Avenue
Panderasa Estates Unit I PBI 6)81
Vero Beach, FL 32967
Lot 9 Less N 30 Ft & Lot 10 Fess S 30
Ft (OR Bk 454 PP 602)
10.
Thomas M. & Term R Odes
29 32 39 00003 0000 00010.0
119.80
$15.01
51,798.20
51,798.20
P.O. Box 1391
Ponderosa Estates Unit I PBI 6181
Vero Beach, FL 32961-1391
S 30 FI of Lot 10 & Lot I I (OR Bk
503 PP 608)
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COST TO PROPERTY OWNERS ........
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$15.01
FRONT
TOTAL
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NAME & ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FOOTAGE
COST/F.F.
TOTAL COST
ASSESSMENT COST
11.
Robert E. & Virginia Hickerson
29 32 39 00003 0000 00012.0
135.60
$15.01
$2,035.35
52,035.35
4316 60th Avenue
Ponderosa Estates Unit 1 PBI 6)81
Vero Beach, FL 32967
Lot 12 & N 45.8 Ft of Lot 13
(OR Bk 456 PP 564)
12.
Timothy A. & Carolyn C. Hendren
29 32 39 00003 0000 00013.0
133.80
515.01
52,008.34
$2,008.34
4308 6011 Avenue
Ponderosa Estates Unit I PBI 6)81
Veto Beach, FL 32967
S 44 Ft of Lot 13 & All Lot 14 (OR
Bk 494 PP 205)
13.
Joseph C. & Catherine Reasmell
29 32 39 00003 0000 00015.0
179.60
515.01
62,695.80
$2,695.80
4315 601h Avenue
Ponderosa Estates Unit I PBI 6)81
Vero Beach, FL 32967
Lata 15 & 16
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Luke N. & Luisa Martin
29 32 39 00003 0000 00017.0
134.70
$15.01
$2,021.85
$2,021.85
4325 60th Avenue
Ponderosa Estates Unit 1 PBI 6)81
Vero Be" FL 32967
Lot 17 & S 1/2 of Lot 18 (OR Bk 4%
PP 692)
15.
Vincent A. NovakousU
29 32 39 00003 0000 00018.0
154.70
$15.01
$2,322.05
52,322.05
4345 60th Avenue
Ponderosa Estates Unit 1 PBI 6)81
Vero Be" FL 32967
N 1/2 of Lot 18. All Lot 19 & S 20 Ft
of Lot 20
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PROJECT NO. 9536
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537,827.60
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TOTAL
NAME & ADDRESS
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
FOOTAGE
COSTIF.F.
TOTAL COST
ASSESSMENT COST
16. Jeffrey Craig & Kimberly Morgan
29 32 39 00003 0000 00020.0
124.70
$15.01
51,871.74
51,871.74
4365 60th Avenue
Ponderosa Estates Unit l PBI 6)91
Vero Beach, FL 32%7
Lot 20 Leas S 20 Ft & S 34.9 Ft of Lot
21 (OR Bk 443 PP 814)
17. Gary Farless
29 32 39 00003 0000 00021.0
214.30
515.01
53,219.64
53,219.64
4445 60th Avenue
Ponderosa Estates Unit 1 PBI 6)81
Vero Beady FL 32967
N 34.90 Ft of Lot 21 & AO of Lots 22
& 23 (OR Bk 494 PP 873)
18. Brucx O. & Valerie Kemcison
29 32 39 00003 0000 00024.0
149.92
515.01
52,25030
52,25030
443160th Avenue
Ponderosa Estates Unit 1 PBI 6)81
Vero Beady FL 32967
Lot 24 & S 60.4 Ft of Lot 25 (OR Bk
399 PP 664)
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60th Avenue South of 45th Street in
Ponderosa Estates S/D
DATE: March 10, 1998
TOTAL F.F.
PROJECT NO. 9536
2,520.16
FINAL COST
TOTAL L.F.
1,327.54
CONSTRUCTION
Labor
Equipment
$11,969.72
Asphalt
$5,780.92
Sod
$7,945.49
pipe
$8,184.00
Limerock
$4,634.67
Testing
$4,887.45
$512.50
Total Construction Costs:
$43,914.75
$43,914.75
PERMIT FEES
$350.00
$350.00
ROW ACQUISITION &/OR TITLE SEARCH $132.00
$132.00
ENGINEERING
($2.59/L.F.)
$2.59 x 1,327.54
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Sub -Total
$47,835.08
Administration 3%
Recording Fees
$1,419.26
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$49,447.84
25% County's Cost
$12,361.96
75% Property Owner's Assessment
20/0 Tax Collector's Fee (75% Figure)
$37,085.88
$741.72
TOTAL
$37,827.60
Assessment = _
$37.827.60 $15.01 per front foot
2,520.16 IFF
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B.A.I. CHAIRMAN TIPPIN - MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATION
ON TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL - CITIES OF VERO BEACH AND SEBASTIAN
- TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 19,, 1998 and letters of March 18,1998
and March 19, 1998:
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: John W. Tippin, Chairman
Date: March 19, 1998
Subject: Municipal representation on Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council
We received a letter from the City of Vero Beach today regarding their
representation on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. Since it was
not clear in Mr. Taylor's letter whether the City wanted a permanent seat or to
remain on rotation, Mr. Taylor was contacted by telephone. He said the Cty
of Vero Beach would like to retain their place on a rotation schedule as in the
past.
City of Vero Beach
1053 - 20th PLACE - P.O. BOX 1389
VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32961-1389
Telephone: (561) 978-4710 • Fax: (561) 778-3856
OFFICE OF THE
CITY MANAGER /
UTILITIES DIRECTOR
March 18. 1998
Mr. Kenneth R. Macht, Vice Chairman
County Commission
1840 25°i Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Dear Ken:
At last night's City Council meeting the Council appointed Thomas White to serve on the
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. It is the consensus of the City Council that
they retain their voting position on this Council.
I appreciate the Board of County Commissioners not acting on the request made by the
Sebastian City Council before consulting with the City of Vero Beach to see if they had
an interest in continuing to serve on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council.
Sincerely,
in
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Rex Taylor
City Manager/Utilities Director
MARCH 24, 1998
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MAYOR.
BARBARA HOLMEN
VICE MAYOR.
LOUIS E. BUCK
COUNCIL.
RCBMRTJ LESHE
ROBERT J. SCNOEN
CHARLES C. WURMSTEOT
TOWN MANAGER-
VW40M L OLLBERT
TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES
6001 NORTH A -1-A. INDIAN RIVER SHORES, FLORIDA 32963
(561) 231-1771 FAX (561) 231-4348
March 19, 1998
Ms. Alice White, Secretary RECEIVED
County Commission Office MAR 2 0 1998
Indian River County Administration Building
1840 25th Street BOARD OF COUNTY
Vero Beach, FL 32960 COMM)ss(ON
Dear Ms. White:
This is to notify you that the Town of Indian River Shores will not be providing an
alternate member on the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council at this time.
If any additional information is required, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Virginia L. Gilbert
Town Manager
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams,
SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert the Board
unanimously approved asking the Treasure Coast
Regional Planning Council to grant a permanent
place on the Council to the City of Sebastian and to
continue the other municipalities on a rotation basis,
with the exception of the Town of Indian River
Shores which has elected not to participate at this
time.
13.A.2. CHAIRMAN TIPPIN - F. MARCELLA WHEELER
PROJECT 8707, ACCOUNT 390013) - PAVING AND
DRAINAGE ASSESSMENT - EHA L. DECKARD
The Board reviewed a letter of March 18, 1998:
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Chairman Tippin advised that Mrs. Wheeler's family has rallied to help her out and
has agreed to pay the principal paving lien but is requesting that the Board forgive the
interest due on that lien.
County Administrator Chandler stated that the principal due is $1,519 and the interest
is $1,089.
County Attorney Vitunac commented that his office is not taking any foreclosure
action but is keeping the liens active.
Commissioner Adams was concerned about setting a precedent. She felt very
sympathetic to the lady involved but felt it would be unfair to others who have had
difficulties but have made the effort to pay off the liens.
Budget Director Joe Baird noted that the Project Number should be #8707, not #8702
as noted in Ms. Deckard's letter.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams,
SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board
unanimously approved letting the County Attorney's
Office handle the matter with the understanding that
there will be no foreclosure on the property but
rather alien which will be disposed of when the
property is sold and that interest will continue to
accrue at the rate of 12% per annum.
U.B. VICE CHAIRMAN MACHT - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NACO SEMINAR, WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of March 18, 1998:
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Kenneth R. Macht, Vice Chairman p
DATE: March 18, 1998 I 1
RE: Telecommunications - NACO
On Sunday, March 1st, while In Washington, D.C. at the NACO seminar, I
attended the committee meeting on telecommunications and want to share with
the fuWboard some of the mon: important Items discussed at the meeting.
Initially, the fight to determine whether counties, industry, or the federal
government will control local rights of way is being fought, not just in Florida,
but on a national level. The type of right of way bill which is presently being
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Introduced in Florida has also been introduced in many of the states. The
telecommunications industry has been active in congress also arguing for
preemption of local control over rights of way; however, the speakers at the
conference indicated that preemption would be considered by the federal
government only as a last resort. The federal telecommunication regulators
would like to give local governments adequate time to respond to the needs of
Industry while protecting their rights of way to see if the two interests can
coexist. If they can't, then the federal government will revisit preempting the
field to federal control. The NACO representative present were strongly
opposed to preemption.
On another matter, In the future it will be technically feasible to identify and
locate 911 calls. There was discussion on a move at the federal level to require
that 911 calls be Identifiable as to phone number and location and whether this
was an invasion of privacy.
There was also some discussion regarding the concern of congress about
rapidly rising cable rates. All rate regulation disappears in March, 1999, and it
was the hope of the federal government that by that time there would be
effective competition for cable service providers such that the rates would find a
reasonable market level. However, the senators involved in the
telecommunications committees indicated that they were keeping an eye on the
rates and if effective competition did not materialize something would have to be
done at the federal level. I personally questioned why all cable subscribers have
46.pay over $6.00 per month extra to fund the sports channels' expenses which
are related to their extravagant sports salaries.
The Senate Aide indicated that there was the Imminent possibility of federal
regulations to break the monopoly on set -top -box rental charges by cable
companies. This would allow generic competitors to be able to access the
market for these accessory Items at a much lower cost than the cable
companies are providing them.
The discussion of the tower siting problem nationally showed that Indian River
County's moratorium and ordinance adoption with the cooperation -of the tower
Industry was the right way to go, and the procedures followed by our county are
still being presented as the proper solution to the problem, so our county is
several years ahead of the nation in that respect.
There was also an announcement of an Invention of a wire antenna system
which would hang from phone lines and power lines which would obviate the
necessity for towers at all. The feeling of the speakers was that In the long run,
tall communication towers are going to be obsolete, and that these three-foot
long metal strips would adequately satisfy the needs of the cellular phone
network. The cost of switching devices in each communication tower Is
between one quarter and one-half million dollars, and that cost will totally
disappear for the price of a three-foot strip of iron. The strip antenna inventor
can be reached at "Sanders.com" at his e-mail on the Internet or by calling 603-
646-6460.
Speakers discussed the requirement for universal service on phone systems
and how that would be provided If the market were truly deregulated, since no
one company would provide the infrastructure necessary to service Isolated
areas of the country. No solutions were presented, although there was hope
that coming technology will allow satellite service for isolated areas with very
little infrastructure necessary.
An interesting court case was mentioned which had just been handed down
from a district court which held that in tower siting decisions the input of
adjacent property owners Is a valid consideration if the presence of the
proposed tower would adversely impact property values. This is the type of
case which, If followed by other district courts throughout the nation, would be a
factor In congress' decision to preempt the field of zoning regulation of tower
siting cases, so the decision is a mixed blessing.
Finally, and most interestingly, a valuation expert from a national law firm
dealing with right of way issues has reached agreement with several
telecommunications companies that the value of the right of way for franchise
purposes was 8% of their gross revenue of the system using the right of way
rather than the 1% currently under review in -Florida. The audience of elected
county officials was most interested to hear that several national
telecommunication companies have -settled for 8% valuation on right of way
Issues, since that belies any statements to the effect that 1% is the most that a
company can pay and still be economically viable.
No action requested or taken.
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13.E. COMMISSIONER GINN - OUT -OF -COUNTY TRAVEL
TO GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA TO VISIT A
TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT (TND)
Commissioner Ginn asked for permission for out -of -county travel to Gainesville,
Florida to visit a Traditional Neighborhood Design Development (TND).
ON MOTION by Commissioner Macht,
SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board
unanimously approved out -of -county travel for
Commissioner Ginn to visit a Traditional
Neighborhood Design Development in Gainesville,
Florida.
There being no further business, on Motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
Board adjourned at 11:57 a.m.
ATTEST:
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Minutes Approved:
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