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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/23/1952Motion was made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried, to exchange unused right-of-way on the west side of State Road No. 5 for additional lands needed on the east side of said State Road No. 5 for the construction of a four -land high- way from the city limits of Vero Beach to the south County line over property of the Oslo Hammock Corporation. The several bills .and accounts against the County, having been audited, were examined and found correct, were approved and warrants issued in settlement of same. Such bills and accounts being on file in the office of the Clerk of the 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. f v'The County Depository filed its monthly statement, showing receipts and disburse- ments of the various funds, which having been audited, were found to be correct. .,'There being no further business, on motion made, seconded and carried, the Board operations incidental to agriculture or other operations in the area. This also includes saw- then adjourned. ATTEST: t�qLER - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1952 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County met at the Court House in a Special Meeting held at 2:00 o'clock F.M., Thursday, October 23, 1952, with the following members present: W. C. Graves, Jr., Chairman; H. C. Watts, Aubrey L. Waddell; J. J. P. Hamilton; and Allison Warren. Also present were S. N. Smith, Jr., Attorney; E. E. Carter, Road and Bridge Superintendent; and Katherine Morrison, Deputy Clerk. Chairman Graves stated this meeting was called for the purpose of re -activating the County's Planning and Zoning Board. Members of the Planning and Zoning Board present were Robert Graves; William E. Stewart and Dewey Reams. Absent were Everett Vickers and J. J. Holmes. Also present was George W. Simons, Jr. of Jacksonville, Florida, whose business is Municipal Engineering Research and Planning. Chairman Graves then turned the meeting over to Mr. Simons who stated that the Zoning Commission should decide on some tentative regulations which should be advertised in the paper and placed on the bulletin Board in the Court House two weeks before a public hearing is held. He then proceeded to give a resume of the County as now zoned. He said that the Commission could impose regulation anywhere in the County except in the Corporate areas. The western part of the County he has placed in an agricultural zone - this zone permits practically every activity to continue as it now is. He stated here that any business now being operated that might be objectionable to the Commission could not be done away with but if these operations should at any time cease that they would have the power not to let a new operation of the same nature come in. He further stated that in the event of subdivisions in the agricultural zone outside the corporate zones, where tracts are subdivided, will have to conform to the size of lots as stipulated by the Zoning Commission. This agricultural zone also provides for temporary sales stands along principal highways, permits guest houses, motels, etc., packing houses or any operations incidental to agriculture or other operations in the area. This also includes saw- mills. Also radio stations or any other public utility may be erected in this zone. He stated�'i There being no further business at this time the meeting was adjourned as to its business with the Planning and Zoning Commission and reconvened for matters relating to that of the Board of County Commissioners. The County Assessor of Taxes, Homer C. Fletcher, appeared before the Board and presented the tax rolls for the year 1952 on Real and Personal Property and also Intangible Tax Roll, which were carefully examined and found correct and on motion made by Aubrey L. Waddell, seconded by Allison Warren, and carried, were approved, and the Warrants to each of said rolls were annexed thereto 'and is in words and figures following: THE STATE OF FLORIDA that about 90% of the County is now in this agricultural zone. He also stated that the Comm- • You are hereby commanded to collect out of the real estate and personal property, ission can exclude any industry which produces offensive odors, fumes, dust, etc., such as rendering plants or slaughter houses. If, however, the Zoning Commission feels there is a need for such industry they can make application for a permit to the Board of County Commissioners. The County is now divided into six (6) zones the second of which being R1 -A, which is a high type residential area and is now zoned as the land lying between the ocean and the river and being North of Vero Beach. This zone permits only single family dwelling, also schools or any type of public operation, such as a park, and the lots should be of a minimum of 20,000 feet. The third zone is called Rl which is also a residential area and should be lots of a minimum of 5,000 feet. The fourth zone is "R27:..and prbvid'et,: for.;:multiple, fdmi.Zy riesidences The fifth zone, "Commercial 1" is restricted to retail businesses. The Sixth "Commercial Zone 2" permits business operations and industry operations. A discussion followed Mr. Simons speach and it was decided that the plan and map as presented by Mr. Simons should be adopted in its entirety and amended as conditions arise. Mr. Carter was asked to make copies of the proposed by-laws left by Mr. Simons, and also copies of the map presented by Mr. Simons, and to distribute copies to all members of the Board of County Commissioners and the Planning and Zoning Commission, also to the Mayors of the corporate areas of Fellsmere and Sebastian. There being no further business at this time the meeting was adjourned as to its business with the Planning and Zoning Commission and reconvened for matters relating to that of the Board of County Commissioners. The County Assessor of Taxes, Homer C. Fletcher, appeared before the Board and presented the tax rolls for the year 1952 on Real and Personal Property and also Intangible Tax Roll, which were carefully examined and found correct and on motion made by Aubrey L. Waddell, seconded by Allison Warren, and carried, were approved, and the Warrants to each of said rolls were annexed thereto 'and is in words and figures following: THE STATE OF FLORIDA To Troy E. Moody, Tax Collector of the County of Indian River: • You are hereby commanded to collect out of the real estate and personal property, and from each of the persona and corporations named in the annexed rolls, the taxes set down in each roll opposite each name, corporation or parcel of land therein described, and in case taxes so imposed are not paid at the time prescribed by law, you are to collect the same by levy and 4 sale the ,*i of goods and chattels, lands and tenements so assessed, or of the person or corporation so taxed; and all sums collected for the State taxes you are to pay to the State Treasurer at such time as may be required by law, and at the same time you are to pay to the legally qualified Depository all sums collected for county taxes, district school taxes and other special taxes; and you are further required to make all collections on or before the first Monday in April; and on or before the first Monday in July you will make a final report to and settlement with the Comptroller and County Commissioners. Given under my hand and seal this the 23rd day of October, in the year A. D., 1952. Homer C. Fletcher Assessor of Taxes, Indian River County. THE STATE OF FLORIDA To Troy E. Moody, Tax Collector of the County of Indian River: • You are hereby commanded to collect out of the real estate and personal proper- ty, from each of the persons and corporations named in the annexed Intangible Personal Pro- perty assessments Roll, the taxes set down in each roil opposite each name of person, firm or corporation therein described, and in case taxes so imposed are not paid at the time prescribed by law, you are to collect the same by levy and sale of goods and chattels, lands and tene- ments to the person, firm or corporation so taxed; and -all sums collected for the State taxes you are to pay to the State Treasurer at such time as may be required by law; and you are further required to make all collections on or before the first Monday in April; and on or before the first Monday in July you will make a final report to and settlement with the Comp- troller and County Commissioners. Given under my hand and seal this 23rd day of October, in the year A. D.9 1952. Homer C. Fletcher Assessor of Taxes, Indian Ever ounty The Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1952, was approved by the Board and a copy was transmitted to the State Comptroller at Tallahassee, Florida. Upon motion of Commission Warren, seconded by Commissioner Waddell, and carried, the Board authorized payment of Twenty -Five ($25.00) Dollars to Mr. James T. Vocelle, attorney, for Mr. Kendall with regard to right-of-way on the Lateral B - King's Highway road. Douglas Baker, Clerk was authorized to issue warrants covering salaries and other regularly authorized matters, on the first day of each month, same to be approved at the following meeting of the Board. It was agreed that all members of the Board who could, together with the attorney, Clerk and Deputy Clerk, attend the Mid -Winter Conference meeting of the State Asso- ciation of County Commissioners to be held in St. Petersburg, October 26 and 27th, expenses to be paid by the Board. Upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Watts, and carried, letters of agreement were authorized relating to obtaining right-of-way Deeds for the widening of State Road No. 5 South of the City limits of Vero Beach, as follows: October 14, 1952 Mr. Roswell C. Mower 720 Royal Palm Place Vero Beach, Florida Dear Sir: In consideration of your conveying the right of way described in State Road Depart - meet Deed No. 235, Section 8801 (691), State Road No. 5, the Board of County Commissioners agree as follows: 1. To pay to you for the grove property being conveyed the total sum of $3,220.00. 2. You may remain in possession of the property conveyed and receive the fruit crop from the trees thereon until construction of the road actually begins. The County agrees to do all of the above prior to taking possession of the right of way which you are conveying. Yours very truly, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY By, N ]�t - Q, -a) 2� W.—C. Grave , Jr. Chairman October 15, 1952 • Mr. James F. Barrett Vero Beach Florida 1 0 1 W.� 1 1 n U Dear Sir: 269 1 In consideration of your conveyance of the right of way described in State Road Department Deed No. 201, Section $$01 (691), State Road 5,,the Board of County Commissioners agree as follows: 1. That the County will move the existing building on the - property which abuts on the new right of way line South and East so that the building will be located near the center of the highway frontage you own at this spot and back off the road. :It is understood that in this moving the County will not be required to rebuild or replace that part of the building which has a concrete floor on the South side of the building. 2. The County will set the building back up and reestablish it in good condition as it was prior to the moving. 3. All of the above will be done prior to the time that possession is taken of the right of way you are conveying and you may remain in possession of the right of way conveyed until construction of the road begins. Yours very truly, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY By W. C-. Graves, Jr. Chairman There being no further business, on motion made, seconded and carried, the Board then adjourned. ATTEST: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 1952 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County met at the Court House in Regular Meeting at 9:00 ofclock A. M., Tuesday, November 4, 1952, with the following members present: W. C. Graves, Jr., Chairman; H. C. Watts, J. J. P. Hamilton, Aubrey L. Waddell, and Allison Warren. Also present were S. N. Smith, Jr., Attorney; E. E. Carter, Road and Bridge Superintendent; L -.'B': OtSteen, Sheriff and Douglas Baker, Clerk. Minutes of October 7, 1952, were read and the same were approved upon motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried. Messrs. Kelly, Nuzie, Kittrell, Spillman, Locke, and others, appeared before the Board seeking information with regard to the possibility of paving Emerson Avenue. Mr. Kelly speaking for the group, outlined the importance and necessity of this road to the resi- dents and property owners in the area affected, and stated that in their opinion other roads had been constructed and improved in preference to Emerson Avenue and to their way of thinking was not exactly right or as it should be. The Board explained to the Committee the procedure of designating roads to be paved and/or improved under the primary and secondary road program and as to the source of revenues for the road program. After considerable'discussion in the -matter pro and con Commissioner Warren stated to the group that he would be glad to assist them in taking a poll of the residents and