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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/6/1949I TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 69 1949. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County met at the Court House in a regular meeting at 1Os00 o'clock A. M., Tuesday, September 6, 19499 with the following Tom N. Stewart and members presents W. C. Graves, Jr., Chairman;/Aubrey L. Waddell,/H. C. Watts. Also present were Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney from the firm of Mitchell, Smith & Mitchell; E. E. Carter, Road and Bridge Superintendent; L. B. O'Steen; Sheriff; and Douglas Baker, Clerk. The minutes of the previous meetings were read and approved on motion of Commissioner Stewart seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried. Clerk Baker was instructed to request a report from the Sete Board of Health as to sums expended in Indian River County for the Indian River County Health Unit. Mrs, Kay Chastian appeared before the Board requesting assistance in the payment of medicines and personal servItces furnished and rendered by Dr. P. T. McClellan for her child in the sum of $116.43. The Board approved payment of 50% of this amount. M. A. Boudet, County Agent, appeared before the Board and submitted a report of his activities for the month of August. Said report was ordered filed with the Clerk. The Board agreed to expend not to exceed the sum of $250.00 toward the purchase of a two way radio to be placed on the Deputy Sheriff's car at Fellsmere in case of storm, hurricane, and/or other emergencies. This action was taken on motion of Commissioner Stewart seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried. County Commissioner's bond for Sylvester Woods, District No. 2, in the sum of $29000.00 with U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company as sure*y was approved. Commissioner Watts introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption as follows, to -wits R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS' the recent hurricane and attendant winds and rain which struck this County on August 26, 19499 created an emergency situation in this County primarily because of the flood waters now existing; and, WHEREAS, the marsh lands to the West of the Fellsmere Drainage District in this County are now flooded and constitute an immediate hazard and danger to the West dikeline of said Drainage District; and, WHEREAS, the City of Fellsmere in this County and its surrounding area has been in flood condition since said hurrincane, which flood w4ters now constitute an immediate health menace to the citizens of that City and surrounding area; and, are WHEREAS, dikes In the Southwest corner of Indian River Farms Drainage District/now endangered by said flood waters; and, WHEREAS, it is common knowledge in this area that the storm and flood season is just beginning and a correction of the existing situations as above set forth must immediately be made upon an emergency basis to prevent irreparable damage to the entire economic structure of this County; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that this Board does herewith request the District Engineer of the Corps of Engineers of the Department of the Army of the United States of Americanto immediately provide funds, furnish equipment and carry out the works necessary in order to correct the situations herein noted ick[ which, in the 0 o of this Board, would consist of the followings 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1. Provide relief to Fellsmere Drainage District Lateral M dike by constructing an opening from the North end of Lateral M Eastward to open marsh water; 2. By removing the obstructions and silt in Fellsmere Drainage District Park 'L'ateral canal from the City of Fellsmere North to the main canal of said District to eliminate the flood condition of the City of Fellsmere; 3. To repair and strengthen three miles of Indian River Farms Drainage District dike system extending Southward and Eastward from the Northwest corner of Section 27, Township 33 South, Range 38 East, to the Southeast corner of Section 349 Township 33 South, Range 38 East. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said District Engineer be furnished with two (2) copies of this Resolution, together with a map of Indian River County, Florida, indicating the work immediately requested. Motion for the adoption was made by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously adopted. R E S 0 L U T I 0 N_ Commissioner Stewart introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption as Follows, to -wit: WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, to cooperate with the affected land holders in Indian River County, the general public., the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District, the State Board of Conservation of the State of Florida, division of Vater Surveys and Research, and the Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army of the United States of America, in connection with the Central and Southern Florida Comprehensive Plan for Flood Control and other purposes; and, WHEREAS, the affected land owners have presented to the Board of County Commissioners their recommended plan with respect to this project insofar as the same affects Indian River County; and, WHEREAS, it is the considered opinion of this Board that the recommended plan of said land owners is to the -best interest of Indian River County to relieve flood conditions in this County and to provide storage areas for water conservation purposes; and, WHEREAS, said land owners and this Board are in accord in the fact that in the development in recent years of the lands lying West of the respective drainage districts in this County and extending to the divide between the Kissimmee River Water Shed and the St. Johns River Basin and in the construction of numerous canals,drains, dikes and restrictions in the flow of water in said St. Johns River Basin to the end that flood waters now flow off said divide and into the St. Johns River Basin and against the West dikes of the respective drainage districts of this County at a much more rapid rate of flow with the resultant hazard to said system of dikes and with the further result in time of drought that said former natural storage basin furnishing waters for irrigation purposes is seriously depleted; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, this thi's Board does recommend to Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District, the State Board.of Conservation of the State of Florida, Division of dater Surveys and Research, and said Corps of Engineers, that the Comprehensive Plan for such flood control and other purposes insofar as the same affects Indian River County, Florida, include the drains, dikes, breakwater, outlets and other works as indicated on the attached map of Indian River County, Florida, or such other or further works as a study of the problems of this bounty, as indicated in this Resolution and said map, may iddicate or require to aocomplish the relief required. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy.of this Resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Claude Pepper and the Honorable Spessard L. Holland, United States Senators from Florida, the Honorable Dwight L. Rogers, Member of Congress of the Fifth Congressional District of Florida, the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District, the State Board of Conservation of the State of Florida, Division of Water Surveys and Reaearch, the Corps of Engineers, Department of the army of the United States of America, and Mr. Joe S. Earman, Member of Board of Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District. Motion for the adoption of the Resolution was made by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously carried. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Notary Public bond for Jayne Mills in the sum of $500.00 with St. Paul Mercury Indemnity Company as surety was approved August 19, 19491 by Douglas Baker, Clerk Circuit Court as provided by law. Application of Lena Jo Ingram for admission to State Tuberculosis Sanitorium, Orlando, Florida, was approved August 20, 1949. Representatives of the Bishop Office Equipment Company, George Stewart, Inc., H. & W. B. Drew Company and Morse Printing Company appeared before the Board with regard to ,in furnishing supplies and equipment/connection with the setting up of the new registration business, furnished information and figuresland also presented binders connected with the setting up of same; however, no action was taken with regard to the purchasing of said equipe ment and supplies at this time. of 1941. County Deed No. 299 was executed by the Board under Chapter 1942 Florida Statutes E. E. Carter, Road and Bridge Superintendent, recommended Mrs. J. L. Helpling, Wabasso, to carry on as supervisor of the Wabasso barracks in place of her husband, recently deceased. The Board authorized grocery orders for the Chapman family to be reduced to $5.00 per week in lieu of $8.00. Miss Verna McGee of the Indian River County Health Unit, and Commissioner Waddell were appointed a committee with authority to act in .the case of Effl� Brisbane, Colored, who is reported to be in need of a goiter operation. June 8, 1949 The County Commissioners of Indian River County Vero Beach, Florida Gentlemen: We understand that the anticipated enactment into law of a local bill now awaiting the Governor's signature will make possible the long awaited and mVLch needed alterations and additions to the County Jail. It is also our understanding that you will wish to have this work done as quickly as.possible. Sincerely believing that we, as local architects and engineers, are best situated and equipped to provide you with the professional services necessary to do this work, we submit the following proposals: 1. That we be engaged, for a retainer of one huhdred and fifty dollars ($150.00), to proceed with preliminary conferences, studies, sketches, and recommendations of such character as to provide a reasonable basis for arriving at decisions for carrying out the actual work. 2. That, at the time such decisions are made, a contract between us then be con- sidered'which contract would provide our complete services for a fee not to exceed eight percent (8%) of the total cost of the construction work. It is understood that the retainer fee would be absorbed by the fee stipulated by such future contract. 3. That, should the Commissioners decide to proceed no further on the basis of the Ll 1 0 i • n 0 0 1 1 1 0 preliminaries provided by use there would be no obligation to us beyond the retainer fee. `1 We hope that these proposals meet with your approval and we look forward to the pleasure of serving you. If you wish to take action to have us proceed immediatelyy we will do so upon receipt of the enclosed copy of this letter properly attested to by the Clerk and Chairman of the Commission. Sincerely, DUNCAN,, STEWART & McVOY Bill Stewart Bys Wm. A. Stewart 0 Architect, A.I.A. j f � After considering the foregoing letter and proposal from Duncan, Stewart & McVoy !!regarding the repairing and/or addition to the County jail on motion made by Commissioner lWaddell' seconded by Commissioner Watts' the Board agreed to retain the above firm according into provisions specified in the letter with the understanding that the major proportion j Sof cell blocks to be excluded from the percentage cost. A committee consisting of E. E. Carter, Road and Bridge Superintendent, L. B O'Steeni 'j Sheriff i and Chairman Graves and. ' Commissioner Waddell were -selected -to work with Duncans Stewart & McVoy in connection with the jail project. Upon motion of -Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Watts and carried, the Board agreed to pay 50% of the premium of Blue Cross Insurance for all County employees together with members of the Board of County Commissioners as -provided under Chapter 25906 (No. 910) House Bill No. 1056). Notary Public Bond for Bertha A. Haffi®ld in the sum 'of #500.-00 'with American Surety Company as surety.was approved September 6y 1949, by Douglas Baker' C1erk�Circuit Court, as provided by law. Notary Public Bond for E. R. Whatley in the sum of $500.00.with American Fire" and Casualty Company as surety was approved September 1' 19499 by Douglas Baker, Clerk Circuit .i Court, as provided 1y law. The several bills and accounts against the County' having been audited' were examined and found.zorrectl were approved and warrants.issued in settlement of same. Such i bills and accounts being on file in the office of the Clerk of the: ,Circuit Count} the Warrants so issued from the respective funds being listed in the Supplemental Minute Bookq 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 disburse- ments of the various fundsq which having been audited were found to be correct. Upon motion.duly made seconded and carried the Board adjourned.