HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/2/1953Deputy Sheriff's Bond for Howard L. O'Steen in the sum of One
Thousand ($1,000.)
warrants'
Dollars with St. Paul Mercury
Indemnity Company as Surety was approved.
in.the Supplemental Minute Book, as
provided
A petition
signed by Dr. B. Q. Waddell, Jr. and 9 or 10 other
affected property
being
owners was filed with the
Board requesting a road by opened connecting 20th Avenue with the
Old Dixie Highway running
East and West through Sections 13 and 14, Township
33 S., Range
monthly statement, showing receipts and
39 East, stating that in
their opinion this road is necessary in connecting
the entire area
audited, were found to be correct.
West of 20th Avenue with
the Highway because the only connections at present
are 19th Street
on motioti made, seconded and carried,
and the Oslo Road.
Upon Motion of Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Warren and carried, E. E.
Carter was authorized and instructed to proceed with the procuring of necessary right-of-way
for the above requested road.
E. E. Carter was instructed to follow through on the lawn and landscaping of
the grounds for the new County Health Center.
Notary Public Bond for Camille W. Knight in the sum of $500.00 with American
Surety Company of New York as surety was approved on April 24, 1953 by Douglas Baker, Clerk.
of.Circuit Court as provided by law.
Notary Public Bond.for Dora Belle Holman in the sum of $500.00 with St. Paul
Mercury Indemnity Company as surety was approved April 30, 1953, by Douglas Baker, Clerk of
Circuit Court as provided by law.
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.
The County Depository filed its
monthly statement, showing receipts and
dis=
bursements of the various funds, which have been
audited, were found to be correct.
There being no further business,
on motioti made, seconded and carried,
the
Board then adjourned.
CHAIR
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CLERK
TUESDAY. JUNE_2. 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County met at the Court
House in regular meeting at 9:00 o'clock A. M., Tuesday, June 2, 1953, with the following
members present: Commissioners W. C. Graves, Jr., Aubrey L. Waddell, H. C. Watts, J. J. P.
Hami>ton, and Allison Warren, Also present were E. E. Carter, Road and Bridge Superintendent,
,:George.. Heath: ,
Attorney, L. B. •Steen, Sheriff, and Douglas Baker, Clerk.
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Minutes of May 5th meeting were read and the same approved upon Motion of
Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Watts and carried.
Dr. Ben Wyman, quad -county health unit Director, appeared before the Board and
discussed sanitation in this County and stated that Gene Hadden would be back in this position
June 15th, and that he would recommend a salary of $300.00 per month. This was approved on
Motion of Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried. Dr. Wyman
further stated that Mr. Jennings, the present Sanitarian, would continue his duties until
July 1st. Dr. Wyman further stated that they were in need of a half-time clerk at the Health
Center. The Board discussed the day or days which Dr. Wyman was present in Vero Beach and
suggested that a system of rotation be considered with the other counties of the District.
Walter Erickson, Attorney at Law, representing the Indian River County Beverage
Dealers Association, was present together with J. H. Waddell and requested that he be advised
at such time as the Board of County Commissioners would consider designating the hours of
sale of alcholic beverages in Indian River County as provided in Chapter 429156, Laws of
Florida, 1953 Legislature,and that he would like to be present and heard at such time as the
matter was discussed. Mr. Erickson was told that he would be informed as requested and
suggested that if all three of the incorporated municipalities within the County would agree
upon uniform hours it would more or less solve the problem in so far as the decision of the
Board was concerned.
Mr. H. C. Rumrill was present and presented a plat for Charlie McGriff and
requested same to be approved with streets 40 feet in width. After considerable discussion
in the matter, on Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner,: Watts and carried,
the Board denied said request and said that the width of the streets must be 70 feet before
they would be willing to appm ve same.
The E. & I. Intangible Tax Roll for 1952 was presented and approved.
Reverend Owens of Wabasso was present and requested the County to install ropes
and piling at the Wabasso Beach as a safety measure and Ed Carter was requested to estimate
and advise the Board the approximate cost of same. Reverend Owens also called the Board's
attention to the fatal accident of recent date which occured at the Wabasso road intersection
and requested that a speed zone be designated and also renewed his request for a caution
light to be placed at said intersection.
On Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and
carried, George Heath, Attorney, was instructed to prepare resolution relating to the above
speed zone and also one for the Gloria Gardens area south of Vero Beach on the Old Dixie
Highway.
The following was appointed Deputy Sheriff by L. B. O'•Steen, Sheriff and Douglas,
Baker, Clerk announced that said appointment had been filed with him.
Name Precinct 4 Address
Baynard Barnes
#2
Wabasso, Florida
Deputy Sheriff Bonds in the sum of $1,000.00 with the Home Indemnity Insurance
Company were approved for Rudy Hubbard, L. W. Vann and John G. Wegenka.
Mrs. Anne Christensen, County Welfare Case Worker appeared before the Board
and made a report of her activities for the Month of May.. Said report was received and
filed with the Clerk.
The Board instructed George Heath, attorney to direct a letter to all of the
Doctors within the County stating the Board would not be responsible for any County patients
unless first approved by MA. Anne.Christensen, County Welfare Case Worker.
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Superintendent 'Coach' Thompson requested a door be cut between two rooms
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upstairs occupied by the School Board. A committee consisting of Commissioners Waddell and
Warren, also E. E. Carter and Douglas Baker were appointed to investigate the matter.
Notary Public Bond for Florence L. Ogsbury in the sum of $500.00 with American
Surety Company of New York as surety was approved June 2, 1953, by Douglas Baker, Clerk of
Circuit Court as provided by law.
Notary Public Bond for Hazel N. Crews in the sum of $500.00 with St. Paul
Mercury Indemnity Company as surety was approved June 2, 1953, by Douglas Baker,.ClerR of
Circuit Court as provided by law.
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The Board instructed George Heath, Attorney to follow through on the Contract
to be prepared and executed by the County and Fries and Sons Steel Construction Company who
was awarded the bid for jail equipment in the sum of $11,900.00 on April 7, 1953.
The Indian River Citrus Bank, Vero Beach, Florida, having filed proper appli-
cation, requested to be named and designated County Depository for the year 1953-1954, and
upon motion of Commissioner.Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton.and carried, it was
ordered such Bank be designated as the County Depository for the following funds:
GENERAL REVENUE FUND COURT HOUSE BONDS SINKING FUND
ROAD AND BRIDGE FUND CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
FINE AND FORFEITURE FUND
The Depository bond set at the sum of $250,000.00 to consist only of U. S. Bonds and securi-
ties.
B- E S Q L U T I (D N -- EQUALIZATION MEETING
Commissioner Watts introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption
as follows, -to -wit:
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian Rivef`�.County, Florida,
deems it necessary to extend the time for the completion of the tax assessment roll of
Indian River County, Florida, for the year 1953 and for the purpose of reviewing and equal-
izing the assessment; Now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida, that this Board does herewith extend the time.for the completion of the assessment
rolls of Indian River County, Florida, to July 7, 1953, and said Board does fix said date
as the date for the County Assessor of Taxes to meet with the Board of County Commissioners
for the purpose of hearing complaints and receiving testimony as to the value of any property,;
real or personal, as fixed by the County Assessor of Taxes and of perfecting, reviewing and
equalizing the assessment,
Upon being duly seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, the same was unanimously
adopted.
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 thel-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 dis-
bursements of the various funds, which have been audited, were found to be correct.
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There being no further business, on motion made, seconded and carried, the
Board then adjourned.
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TUESDAY. JUNE 23, 1953
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County met at the Court
House in a Special Meeting held at11:00 o'clock A. M, Tuesday, June 23, 1953, with the
following members present: W. C. Graves, Jr., Chairman; Aubrey L. Waddell; J. J. P. Hamilton;
H. C. Watts; and Allison Warren. Also present were E. E. Carter, Road and Bridge Superinten-
dent; S. N. Smith, Jr., Attorney; L. B. O'Steen, Sheriff; and Douglas Baker, Clerk.
Chairman Graves stated that this meeting was called to discuss a hospital
building site in Indian River County to be offered the State on which to build the mental
hospital for South Florida.
The Board agreed that it was very desirous of having the hospital located in
Indian liver County in that immeasurable benefits would be derived.
After considerable discussion in the matter it was moved by Commissioner
Warren,lsecondetl by Commissioner'6Uaddell and carried, and Attorney Smith was instructed to
take the necessary steps and/or procedure to try and secure the land formerly occupied by
the Roseland Ai'ibase from the Government which consisted of approximately 1,053 acres and
that same be offered the State as a possible site for the construction of the hospital.
Sherman N. Smith, Jr. and E. E. Carter were instructed to obtain aerial
photographs , the complete legal description and such other information necessary to be
transmitted to Senators Holland and Smathers and U. S. Representative Rogers',
The Board authorized and instructed Sherman N. Smith, Jr. and E. E. Carter to
• go to Fort Lauderdale on right-of-way matters relating to U. S. 41.
Notary Public Bond for Ralph Harris in the sum of $500.00 with American Surety
Company as Surety was approved June 9, 1953 by Douglas Baker, Clerk Circuit Court as provided
by law.
Notary Public Bonds for Betty S. Lloyd and Notary Public Bond for Lucille Hipp
each in the sum of $500.00 with the American Surety Company as surety were approved June.411,
1953, by Douglas Baker, Clerk Circuit Court as provided by law.
','There being no further business, on motion made, seconded and carried, the
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Board then adjourned.
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