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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
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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.
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CLERK.
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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
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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
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Said Statement or report was duly sworn to and subscribed before Douglas Baker, Clerk.
of the Circuit Court, duly. "5th., 1941.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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Business Manager.
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Sworn to and subscribed before me, this.. .... .
} day of.. 19.
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Clerk Circuit Court,
E Indian River County, Florida
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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-
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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
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-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.
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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.
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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