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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/5/19411 1 1 5 As stated in the above notice Hon. W. R. Duncan, Tax Assessor, met with the Board and stated that due to the new tax laws passed by the recent Legislature it was impossible for him 1941 r to have the values fixed for the purpose of perfecting, reviewing and equalizing theJ assessmen and requested that he be granted an extention of time in order that the values might be fixed according'to'Law and subject to the approval of the State Comptroller. It was moved by S. E. Glover, seconded by Frank C. Vickers and unanimously carried that the above request be granted and that the time be extended to September 1, 1941 if -necess- ary. There being no further business, on motion made, seconded and carried the Board then adjourned. CHAIMLO ATT : //�J M-1140-11 CLERK. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TUESDAY, AUGUST 5. 1941 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County met at the Court House in V Beach at 10:00 o'clock A. M., Tuesday, August 5, 1941, in regular meeting With the following members of the Board present: Albert 0. Helseth, Chairman Pro Tem; S. E. Glover; W. C. Graves,Jr and Frank V. Vickers. Absent: C. S. Michael. Also present were Charles A. Mitchell, Attorney for the Board, Wm. W. Frick, Sheriff and Leila Gray, Deputy Clerk. Permission was granted Wk. W. Frick, Sheriff, to purchase disinfectant for the jail in the sum of approximately $25.00. It was ordered that E. E. Carter, County Engineer, make an estimate of the cost of constructing a bridge in the Fellsmere area,as requested by Mr. Heiser, and report to the Board at their next regular meeting. Also to estimate cost of repairo to the Draw on the Winter Beach Bridge and report to the Board at their next regular meeting. Notary Public Bond for Bertha A. Haffield in the sum of $500.00 with the American Sure- ty Company of New York as surety, was approved. DEFENSE SAVINGS PROGRAM RESOLUTION W. C. Graves Jr., introddeed_the following resolution and moved its adoption. WHEREAS, the President of the United States has heretofore dealared.the nation to be a state of unlimited emergency; and, WHEREAS, in order to defend itself, the United States of America is now engaged in arming itself for its own defense and for.the purpose of giving all ..aid possible to the embatt- led democracies; and, WHEREAS, the Government of the United States, in an effort to aid in the financing of the burdens placed upon it -by reason of the present deplorable world conditions, has undertaken to issue and offer for sale U'nited.States Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps; and, WHEREAS, it is the duty of each and every citizen of the United States of America to assist to the limit of his personal financial ability in the efforts of our Government to pre- serve and maintain our democratic way of life and government; NOR9THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By'the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County as follows: 1. That this Board does endorse, ratify, approve and applaud the action of the G meet of the United States in its efforts to completely and fully arm the nation to defend itself and to give all aid possible to the embattled democracies. 2. .That the citizens.of Indian River County, Florida, are urged to assist the efforts of our Government in the present unlimited national emergency to the full limit and extent of their financial ability by purchasing United States Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps in such amount or amounts as they may be able to do, the issuance and sale of which are unqualifiedly approved and endorsed by this Board. 3. That a certified copy of this resolution -be forthwith furnished the local press, and that copies thereof be sent by the Clerk of this Board to the proper officials of the Government of the United States of America. Resolution was duly seconded by Commissioner Glover and upon being put to a vote the same was unanimously adopted. It was moved by Frank C. Vickers, seconded by W. C. Graves, Jr., and carried that the sum of $100.90 be appropriated for appraisal of property in condemnation suit and that W. C. Graves J,Tmd Albert 0. Helseth, to concur as to the person or persons to be employed in malting the appraisal. It was ordered that a committee of 'N. C. Graves Jr., S. E. Glover and C. S. Michael from this Board meet with the Rod & Gun Club Committee at their meeting to be held tomight. Miss Leila Bunkley, County Nurse, appeared before the Board and filed a report of -her activities for the month of July, 1941, as follows, to wit: COUNTY NURSE' 'S MONTHLY REPORT, JULY 1941. Number of cases for the month - - - - - - - - 69 Number: of visits to cases - - - - - - - - - - - - 80 Visits in behalf of cases - - - - - - - - - - - -- 83 To.F.C.C.C. Clinic - - - - - - -- ---- 3 To E. E. N. & T. Specialist - - - - - - - - - - 2 Eye case to Ft. Pierce Hospital for operation Office Interviews - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - -- 70 Hook worm treatments - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 Number of families receiving clothing - - - - - - - 5 Number of garments to these families - - - - - - - 41 It was ordered that the bill of Dr. Stoner -in the sum of $40.00 for services rendered George Lewis be approved for the sum of $25.00. Application for admission to the Florida State Tuberculosis Sanitorium, Orlando, for Mrs. H. C. Rodenberry was approved with the understanding that Mr. Rodenberry would pay the .County's part for two months. It was ordered that warrant be issued to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta on the Courthouse Bond Sinking Fund in the sum of $2580.00 in payment of Courthouse Bonds #6 and 7 and Coupons due September 1, 1941. Verdict of Coroner's Jury in the matter of the inquest on the body of Fred Irwin was received and ordered filed. Sheriff, William W. Frick, filed his semi-annual report of fees and commissions for the period January 1, 1941 to June 30th, 1941, as.f ollows: RECEIPTS: CIVIL DOCKET 334.88 AR. FOR OTHER SHERIFF'S 12.66 CRIMINAL COSTS 1296.77 GENERAL COURT COSTS 1191.02 COM. ON FINES AND COSTS COLLECTED 124.88 PRISONER'S FEED BILLS 24200'55 TOTAL RECEIPTS 45380..76 1 1 i 1 E EXPENSES: MRS. TILLIS 290.00 AUTO UPKEEP, ETC. 569.63 DEPUTY SHERIFF'S 315.80 OFFICE MWENEE 58.70 FEED BILL COSTS 574.79 TOTAL EXPENSES TOTAL RECEIPTS 5280.76 TOTAL EXPENSES 1808.92 NET INCOME 3371.8Z 1808.92 517� Said Statement or report was duly sworn to and subscribed before Douglas Baker, Clerk. of the Circuit Court, duly. "5th., 1941. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Clerk Douglas Baker filed his semi-annual report of fees and commissions for the period of January 1st, 1941 to June 30th., 1941, as, follows: RECEIPTS: Recording Fees 1404.09 Tax Red.. - Personal 208.08 Tax Red. Purchase 38.50 Tax Red. Cash 255.22 Civil Costs - Cir. Ct. 557.55 Civil Costs - Co. Ct. 41..65 Total $2505.09 Clerks Salary Board 600.00 Crim. costs - Cir Ct. 125.35 Crim. costs - Co. Ct. 653.15 Gen. Ct. Costs - Cir. Ct. 108.30 Gen. Ct. Costs - Co. Ct. 130.70 Conviction Record 10.50 Total 1628.00 Total Receipts 4133.09 �PENSES: L. Gray 900.00 R. Harris 750.00 Ella Mae Roberts 437.50 Wylene Stansel 52950 Helen 'Honeywell 90.00 Myrtle Tillis 25.00 Prem on Bond 15.00 State Dem. Exec. Com Rackson Day) 5.00 Clerks Dues 10.00 Chas. A. Mitchell Rev. Atty. 150.00 Total $2435.00 Total Receipts $4133.09 Total Expenses 2435.00 Net Income 1698. Said Statement or report was duly sworn to and subscribed before Leila Gray, Notary Public, duly 17th. , 1941. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WABASSO BRIDGE DISTRICT REFUNDING FEE CERTIFICATE STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER ) Pursuant to the terms of that certain agreement between R. E. Crummer & Company and WABASSO BRIDGE DISTRICT IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, dated December 7, 19379 I, Douglas Baker, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of the State and County aforesaid, do hereby certify that the following Wabasso Bridge District Refunding Bonds dated January 1, 1938, as evidenced by Exchange Certificate of the First National Bank of Chicago, under date of May 299 1941, have been exchanged for an equal par amount of outstanding indebtedness of said District: Bond Numbers 47/52 Denomination - All $10000 Maturity 1968 Amount 06,000 ursuant to Section 9 of said greemenl I further certify that R. E'. Crammer & Company, p entitled to be paid the sum of $120.00 being 2% on the above par amount of bonds as went for services rendered and expenses incurred in effecting such exchange. WITNESS my hand and official teal this 18th day of July, A. D. 1941. Dou las Baker (SEAL) Clerk of the Bo®rd of uounty domm ss overs of Indian River County, Florida. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - It was announced by the Chairman Pro Tem that the time had arrived, namely 10:00 o'clock A. N. for the openning of sealed bids in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Indian River County up.to 10:00 o'clock A• M. Tuesday August, 5th, 1941 for the purchase of bonds hereinafter described in the affidavit of publication, as invited by public notice publist ed in the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a newspaper of general circulation, published in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, sworn proof of publication of said Public Notice being herewith filed and reads as follows, to -wit: 1 I - Y Affidavit of Publication COUNTY OF INDIAN- RIVER STATE OF FLORIDA } �' Personally before me, the undersigned, an officer authorized under the laws of said State to administer oaths, came J. J. Schumann, business manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a newspaper published in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida, who, being first duly sworn,says that the Vero Beach Press -Journal -is a newspaper which has been continuously published at least once a week, and which has been entered as second class mail matter, in Vero Beach, Indian River County, Flori- da, for a period of more than one year next preceding the first insertion of this publication; that the advertisement a copy of which is hereto attached, was published in the Vero Beach `Press -Journal for.... `�`-"' V .......... consecutive weeks, as follows, to -wit: .............. ` .. ............ ............................. i Business Manager. Q Sworn to and subscribed before me, this.. .... . } day of.. 19. ............. Clerk Circuit Court, E Indian River County, Florida I ' NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for -Indian River County, Florida, will receive sealed bids 'for the purchase of bmids herein- after described and now held by said Clerk and Board in lieu of tax redemp- tions heretofore paid with original bonds and for ,which original bonds the re- funding bonds hereinafter listed were ex- changed. Such sealed proposals will be received to the hour of. 10:00 o'clock 1. A. M. Tuesday, August 6, 1941, at the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court in and for Indian River County in Vero', Beach, Florida, and thereafter ,publicly!. opened and read aloud at . a meeting Of the ' Board of County Commissioners of said county to be held in the meeting room of said Board in the Indian River, County Courthouse at Vero Beach, Flor-i ida. The bonds to be so offered for sale are described as follows,to-wit One $I0o0.00 bond of Special Road and Bridge District No, 4, dated January lot, 1987, maturing January lot, 1967, bearing interest at the rate of 4/6% with January 1st, 1942 SCA: Two, $1000.00 Wabasso Bridge Dist- rict Bonds dated January lot, 1988, maturing January 1st, 1968, bear- ing.interest at the rate of 4/6% with January 1st, 1942 SCA; Seventeen $1000.00 Atlantic Gulf Special Road and Bridge District bonds, dated !September lot, - 1986, maturing September lot, 1966, bear- ing interest at the rate of 4/6% with September lot, 1941, SCA. Certified or cashier's check .Payable to Board --of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida must be attached to each bid in amount of two percent of bid. The esid Board of County Comraboion- { ers and Clerk reserve the right to reject II any and all bids. This 10th day of July, 1941. Board of County` Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida By C. S. Michael, Chairman Attest: Douglas Baker, Clerk Circuit Court Indian River County, Florida. July it lk Thereupon the following bids -,were publicly opened and reed aloud, to -wit: Naive of bidder The sum Bid R: E. CRUM= & COMPANY, ORLANDO, FLBRIDA $20,100.00 Plus accrued interest on the bonds to date of delivery THOS. M. COOS & CO., WEST PAMM BEACH, FLORIDA 98 3/4 and interest LEERY WHEELER & COMP,ANY, ORLANDO, FLORIDA $19,830.00 plus accrued interest It was moved .by W. 0. Graves., Jr, seconded by Frank C. Vickers and unanimously carried that the Bid of R. E. Crummer and Company in the sum of $10,100.00 plus accrued interest on the bonds to the date of delivery be accepted and the Clerk instructed to deliver° the bonds W. Co Graves, Jr, moved that the Clerk be authorized and instructed to distribute the proceeds from sale of the above bonds, made at this meeting. -to the various taxing districts 1 1 1 1 1 u 51-19 -57unds, having an interest in proceeds*aocording to their respective interests and to place the funds payable to the County Commissioners in the -Road & Bridge Fund. The motion was seconded b; Frank C. Vickers and unanimously carried. The several bills, and accounts against the County, having been audited were examined and found correct, were approved and warrants ordered issued in settlement of some. Such bills and accounts being on file -in the office of the Clerk Circuit Court. The warrants so issued from the respective funds being listed in the Supplemental minute book as provided by the rules of the State Auditor, reference to such record and the list so recorded being made a part of these minutes. The County Depository filed its monthly statement, showing receipts and disbursements of the various funds which having been audited was found to be correct. There being no further business,on motion made, seconded and carried the Board then .adjorned until 7:30 P. M. Thursday August 14, 1941. CHAIZW. ATT • 4 po�z� u, • r - r - r r r - r � - r ''. � �. r r r r � r r r r � .. r r r r r r ♦ r r r,� r � � � r r r r � r - TMSDAY.AUGUST 14. 1941 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County met at.the Court House in Vero Beach, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. Thursday, August 14, 1941 in regular adjoined meeting with they following members of the Board present; Albert 0. kiel seth,.Chairman Pro Tem, S. B. Glover, W. C. Graves Jr. and Frank C. Vickers.. Absent; C. S. Michael Also present were Charles A. Mitchell, attorney to the Boatd,-and Douglas Baker, Clerk. Notary Public Bond for Ralph Sedgwiok in the sum of $500.009 with the American Surety Company of New York as surety, was --approved. Notary Public Bond for Troy E. Moody, in,the sum of $500.00 -with the American Surety Company of New York as surety, was approved. Applicationsfor Janitor of the Court House were received from the following; Homer Smith C. E. Strait J. W. Bunn Julius Kollath A. C. Cato D. -C. McCloud Oscar Taste Etheridge Radish J. L. Rivenbark DomW ok'Romanni D. T. Blanton Elton Morris Bill Fook Perry Netherington. Joe -.Johnson J. F.. Meeks Also Davis L. C. Cook Charles 0. Weston After careful consideration it was moved by Frank C. Vickers, seconded by W. C. Graves Jr., and.unanimously carried that C. E. Strait be.transferred from the Road & Bridge Department to Janitor of the Court House., at a salary of $75.00 per month,until the further orders of the Board. There being no further business,on motionmade, seconded -and carried the Board then adjorned until 7:30 o'clock P. K.O. Thursday August 21, 1941. AM CEM• r - r - r r r - r r♦ r r- r .r r r. r r v. r -- r- s .� r r- " - r....a - A • - - . + r r • r • .� r - r Thursday- gaunt 21. 1941 The Board of County Commissioners of .Indian River County met st the Court House in Vero Beach, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. Thursday, August 21, 1941, in regular adjorned meeting with the following members of the Board present; C. S. Michael, Chairman, S. E. Glover, Albert 0. .Helseth, W. C. Graves, Jr., and Frank C. Vickers. Also present.were Charles A. Mitchell, Attor- ney to the Board, E. E. Carter, Road Superintendent - County Engineer, and Douglas Baker, Clerk. Commissioner Albert 0. Helseth introduced the following resolution and moved its