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Home My WebLink About2/2/1954The 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 Con%, 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 aid the list so recorded being made a part,of these minutes. The County Depository filed its monthly statement, showing receipts and disburse - meats of the various funds, which have been -audited, were found.to be correct. There being no further business, on motion made, seconded and carried, the Board then adjourned. ATTEST: mu �� t�CLERX CHAIRMAN - • - - - • .. • - • - • • • - • - - • • • - _- • - • .- - - - - - • - - - - - • • • • - - .. - - - • - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1954 . The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met at the Court House in -regular meeting at 9:00 o'clock A. M. Tuesday, February 2, 1954, with the following members present: Commissioners 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 C Bridge Superintendent, Sherman N. Smith, Jr., ttorney, and Katherine Morrison, Deputy Clerk. Minutes of January 5th regular meeting were read and approved on Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried. .Commissioner Warren gave a report on the forestry service matter.and it was decided that the complaints in general were not justified. This upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Watts and carried. A.letter is set forth herewith which was received from Henry C. Peeples, District Forester from.Lakeland:- FLORIDA BOARD -OF FORESTRY January 19, 1954 Board of County Commissioners Indian River County Court House Vero Bead. Florida Gentlemen: P. 0. Box 2067 Lakeland, Florida This letter is by way of confirmation of our recent informal discussion on January 18, 1954, with Commissioners Allison Warren and Aubrey Wadell, at which our District Ranger Carreker and County Ranger Leavine were present. At that time, you were seeking information on- complaints which had been lodged with the Board by Mr. R. E. Dempsey and Mr. C. M. Helsel, as follows: (1) That our Forest Fire Control personnel received no time off. (2) That both had been discharged in what appeared to be a forth -coming wholesale cleanup. (3) That the purpose of discharges was to bring non -Indian River County people for employ- ment. (4) That our Department pay scales were unjustly low. 0 is C L� 1 1 P I) Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, said he had contacted the South Florida Flood Control District regarding aid to exterminating the hyacinths in the Sebastian River, and that they agreed to furnish the 2-4 D used in the extermination. He said he also contacted the Fish and Game Commission and they said they would furnish the Boat and equipment. Indian River County will furnish the fuel oil to be mixed with the 2-4 D. Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, stated that he had nothing as yet to,report In the Johnnie Jones matter, Mr. Homer C. Fletcher, Tax Assessor, appeared before the Board and stated he wanted the Board's approval on an adjustment of taxes for Mattie Lou Hinton Knight, Upon Motion of Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Warren andcarried, the adjustment was approved. Mr. H. E. Kjorsvik appeared before the Board stating he would like $307.31 per 0 acre for the right-of-way strip that the State wants for U. S. 91. After discussion and 1 1 0 upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Watts and carried it was agreed to accept the stip on an acreage price of $307.31 an acre as requested. Ilk VERO BEACH PRESS JOURNAL Published'; Weekly Z Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida - I ;, NOTICE REQUESTING BIDS . i, i The Board of County Commissioners STATE OF FLORIDA of radian River County, Florida, will, We feel that your committee, composed of Messrs. Wadell and Warren, were satisfied with our replies to the above complaints. However, for the record, we would like to answer them point by point, herein. Item 1 above - was answered by leaving with you a copy of the State Forester's Time Off Sche- dule, dated March 19, 1951. It was pointed out that this Policy was in. effect in thirty-five other Counties currently under protection. Also mentioned was the fact that our non -fire season schedule consisted of two days standby one week end and three days completely off the following week end, which you agreed was a generous arrangement. Item 2 above - was disproved by showing you a copy of Mr. Dempsey's resignation dated November 21, 1953. We can a the this produce photostat of original of resignation should there be further question. Item 3 above - was answered by the fact that there are two people in the Indian River County crew of six which are not from Indian River County. County Ranger Leavine is one of these two, and he is there because no one else in the unit had sufficient knowledge and experience to head up the unit. Mr. W. F. Hooker is the other man who was moved in after five different local citizens declined the position he holds. With reference to Item 4 above, find attached a copy of our -approved please salary scale which became effective �:ugusi 1, 1952, and is in use throughout our Department at the present time. The Indian River County personnel salaries,are in accordance with this salary scale. We have enjoyed the close cooperation which your Board has extended to us in the past. Our -the principal aim is to be of the most service possible to citizens of Indian River County within the limits of our means. We invite constructive suggestions and criticisms from your Board and assure you that they will receive prompt consideration as in this case. Sincerel y yours, SJ Henry C. Peeples Henry C. Peeples, District Forester Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, said he had contacted the South Florida Flood Control District regarding aid to exterminating the hyacinths in the Sebastian River, and that they agreed to furnish the 2-4 D used in the extermination. He said he also contacted the Fish and Game Commission and they said they would furnish the Boat and equipment. Indian River County will furnish the fuel oil to be mixed with the 2-4 D. Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, stated that he had nothing as yet to,report In the Johnnie Jones matter, Mr. Homer C. Fletcher, Tax Assessor, appeared before the Board and stated he wanted the Board's approval on an adjustment of taxes for Mattie Lou Hinton Knight, Upon Motion of Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Warren andcarried, the adjustment was approved. Mr. H. E. Kjorsvik appeared before the Board stating he would like $307.31 per 0 acre for the right-of-way strip that the State wants for U. S. 91. After discussion and 1 1 0 upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Watts and carried it was agreed to accept the stip on an acreage price of $307.31 an acre as requested. Ilk VERO BEACH PRESS JOURNAL Published'; Weekly Z Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida - I ;, NOTICE REQUESTING BIDS . i, i The Board of County Commissioners STATE OF FLORIDA of radian River County, Florida, will, VERO BEACH P SS•J'OzU'k iAL Published Weekly Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida NOTICE REQUESTING BIDS The Board of County Commissioners STATE OF FLORIDA of radian River County, Florida, will COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER: Baled bids to the hour of S:00 i Before the undersigned authority personally a o'clock q. M. February z, lss4, and at y ppeared J. J. Schumann, who said time publicly open the same at on oath says that he is Business Manager of the Vero Beach Press -Journal, a weekly % meeting of surd Board in to Indian River County Courthouse, Vera Be ch,� newspaperpublished at Vero Beach in Indian River County, Florida; that the attached Florida, for the sale to the County I of thef u g: � I O 1953 —del del -MPY of 'ertisement, being a __-''�-'� � '-f1� _ -_ _____ ..,,-half to. pick p truck with de, hf ]use b, sandrdegwpped ad + rear bumper. 6:20 x 15 - ch rear _.--------- --------- - in the matter of and s 50 x Is inch front tires. Six or eight cyl ride engine Z. one new highway -type . Baso-.. i line powered tx et rewith t eC ""--------- �----- -hydraulic lift ani hytl ul' driven s even foot cycle bar. Tractor to be adaptable to n the other hYd aplic iCourt, was pub- equipment such as end loader, -- —� ~� power broom, etc t Alternate bids ill be considered conventional 1 shed in said newspaper in the issues of _ - driven cycle bar er-- ;. .,�_.. .__�.._�....__ s ^^ + a r ^^ If fu th d tail are desired, "CSjortive bidders ma3r contact --/1- •__l._�i--t a'�r I-jx- _ .'_ _._------ ___._... County Engineer. V Tbq .Apard reserves the right` published at waif' my 1 bites add the r AHtant further says that the said Vero Beach P ess J urnal is a newspaperto e}eot guy acid alt, bids e; V o Baseh; said India, Rt County, Florida, and that the said newspaper has heretofore b n continuously published in id Indian River County, Florida, weekly and has been entered S O second class mail matter at the post office in Vero Beach, n said Indian River County, Florida, mT for a period of one year next preceeding the fust publication f the attached copy of advertisement; RNER COTItaTY t"I.t?RI$y, and affiant further says that he has neither paid nor promised any person, firm or corporation By F 'C. GRAY, F JR., any discount, rebate, commission or refund for the purpose of securing this advertisement for Chairman. publication m the said newspaper. Jan. 14 and 23, an. 954. 1 Sworn to and subscribed before me A. D. .--- ._.__...._..... _ _.__---- (SEAL) Clerk of the it Court, Indian River County, Florida - 13 A Pursuant to the foregoing Notice requesting bids for one - Y ton Pickup Truck !i and one - highway -type gasoline powered tractor mower with hydraulic lift and hydraulic driven' li seven foot cycle bar, the following bids were received: Frank Jordan Ford (for pickup truck)-•- - - - $1,275.18 without spare tire. Roland Miller Chevrolet Co. - - - - - - - - - $1,292.34 with spare tire. After considerable discussion it was decided to award the bid to the Roland Miller Chevrolet Co. for the sum of $1,292.34. Bids were also received on the hydraulic tractor as advertised for. There were four bids and Chairman Graves and E. E. Carter, Road & Bridge Superintendent were appointed a committee to look at the tractors and study their specifications, and make report to the Board l at the next regular meeting, at which time final decision would be made. A notice was received from Sheriff L. B. O'Steen to cancel the appointment of Curtis L4 Knight, Deputy Sheriff, as Mr. Knight was no longer a deputy sheriff and the same ordered filed with the Clerk. Notary Public Bond for Alex MacWillia m, Jr. in the sum of $500.00 with .American Surety Company as surety was approved by Douglas Baker, Clerk, as provided.by lay. Reports of receipts, expenses and net income for the twelve months ending the 31st day of December, 1953, were filed with Douglas Baker, Clerk as required by law, by the following officers: L. B. O'Steen Homer C. Fletcher Troy E. Moody Otis M. Cobb Douglas Baker J. Pasco Woods D. C. Smith Sheriff Tax Assessor Tax Collector County Judge Clerk Circuit Court Judge, Small Claims Court Prosecuting Attorney A certified copy of Resolution duly adopted by the County Democratic Executive Committee, setting out the Party assessments levied against the various candidates who parti- cipate in the Democratic Primary election to be held Tuesday, May 4, 1954, was received and carefully noted as follows: 1 0 1 that the Road and Bridge Department would resurface this road from the Town,,of Roseland to U. S. 1 sometime in May. About the same time the Oslo road would be resurfaced and also the Old Dixie Highway North and the Winter Beach Road to the Cemetery would also be resurfaced. J. Pasco Woods, Judge, Small Claims Court, appeared before the Board asking for reimbursement for rent and other incidental expenses. After consideration it was decided that there could be no reimbursement, however, they did decide to appropriate him $40.00 a month i' beginning February 1st, 1954. Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, made a report on progress of right of way on U. S. 1 South. The Board asked Dir. Smith to talk to the State Road Department about putting up signs at each end of the canal on Road 60 reading - GO SLOW - DEEP,WATER4 County Commissioner $10.00 Board of Public Instruction . . . . . . . $10.00 Supervisor of Registration. . . . . . . . $15.00 Representative .. $20.00 Upon Motion of Commissioner Watts, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried,,, the Board then instructed Douglas Baker, Clerk, to collect from each candidate who seeks nomination for any office a filing fee of 3% of the annual salary of the office as provided in Section 99.031 of the 1951 Florida Statutes. Three ladies from the Roseland'iioman's Club before Board appeared xhe and asked that something be done about the Roseland Road. After considerable discussion it was decided that the Road and Bridge Department would resurface this road from the Town,,of Roseland to U. S. 1 sometime in May. About the same time the Oslo road would be resurfaced and also the Old Dixie Highway North and the Winter Beach Road to the Cemetery would also be resurfaced. J. Pasco Woods, Judge, Small Claims Court, appeared before the Board asking for reimbursement for rent and other incidental expenses. After consideration it was decided that there could be no reimbursement, however, they did decide to appropriate him $40.00 a month i' beginning February 1st, 1954. Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, made a report on progress of right of way on U. S. 1 South. The Board asked Dir. Smith to talk to the State Road Department about putting up signs at each end of the canal on Road 60 reading - GO SLOW - DEEP,WATER4 3957 Mrs. Anne Christensen, County Welfare Case Worker appeared before the Board and ® made a report of her activities for January and said report was filed with Douglas Baker, Clerk. R E A Q Q Q TZ I Q A -- Item to Item Transfers Upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Warren and carried, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted. one item to another item in the same fund and is not a transfer from one fund to another fund; and therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that there is herewith transferred the sum of $5,000.00 from some items where there is a surplus to the items where there is a deficiency, according to detailed statement attached, all in the Road & Bridge Fund of the current budget of Indian River County as provided by law. _ITEM TO ITEM TRANSFERS EXPENDITURES A/C N.NAME 433. Culvert Materials Res. for Contingencies TOTALS TRANSFERS TO $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Q_E S-0 L U T J-0 N -- Excess receipts ................... • Commissioner Waddell introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption, as follows, to -wit: WHEREAS, the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, has received funds in excess of the anticipated funds budgeted in the budget for said county for e the fiscal year ending September 30, 1954, and, WHEREAS, this board has determined that an emergency exists requiring appropri- ation of said excess receipts during the present fiscal year; Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that this board does herewith tentatively budget said excess receipts and their ex- penditure in the form of a proposed supplemental budget for said fiscal year as follows, to -wit: CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXCESS RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES: 621. Repaire, raddition and Construction of County Bldgs. TOTAL From $11,900.00 $11,900.00 T $11.900.00 $11,900.00 WHEREAS, there is a total surplus of $5,000.00 in the Road & Bridge Fund of Indian River County under some items and which surplus exists after the payment of all necess- ary expenditures under such items for the current fiscal year; and WHEREAS, there is a deficiency in funds necessary to provide for the proper and authorized expenditures under some items in said Road & Bridge Fund; and WHEREAS, said items mentioned are a part of the same fund and the transfer from one item to another item in the same fund and is not a transfer from one fund to another fund; and therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that there is herewith transferred the sum of $5,000.00 from some items where there is a surplus to the items where there is a deficiency, according to detailed statement attached, all in the Road & Bridge Fund of the current budget of Indian River County as provided by law. _ITEM TO ITEM TRANSFERS EXPENDITURES A/C N.NAME 433. Culvert Materials Res. for Contingencies TOTALS TRANSFERS TO $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Q_E S-0 L U T J-0 N -- Excess receipts ................... • Commissioner Waddell introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption, as follows, to -wit: WHEREAS, the Board of Copnty Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, has received funds in excess of the anticipated funds budgeted in the budget for said county for e the fiscal year ending September 30, 1954, and, WHEREAS, this board has determined that an emergency exists requiring appropri- ation of said excess receipts during the present fiscal year; Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that this board does herewith tentatively budget said excess receipts and their ex- penditure in the form of a proposed supplemental budget for said fiscal year as follows, to -wit: CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND EXCESS RECEIPTS EXPENDITURES: 621. Repaire, raddition and Construction of County Bldgs. TOTAL From $11,900.00 $11,900.00 T $11.900.00 $11,900.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a statement summarizing the above proposed supple- mental budget shall be published by the Clerk one time in a newspaper of general circulation published In the County stating that this board will hold a public hearing regarding said proposed supplemental budget at a meeting of this board to be held at 9:00 o'clock A. M. on March 2, 1954. adopted. Upon being duly seconded by Commissioner Watts, the same was unanimously 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 motion made, seconded and carried, the Board then adjourned. ATTEST: LERK CHA IRMA THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1954 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met at the Court House in a special meeting at 9:00 A. M. Thursday. February 18, 1954, with the following , members present: Commissioners W. C. Graves, Jr., Chairman; Aubrey L. Waddell, J. J. P. Hamilton, and Allison Warren. Absent was Commissioner H. C. Watts. Also present were E. E. Carter, Road & Bridge Superintendent, Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney and Douglas Baker, Clerk. Chairman Graves announced this meeting was called for the purpose of consider - Ing approval of a County Health Officer. Dr. J. L. Wardlaw, of the State Board of Health was present and recommended Dr. C. A. Pigford, also present, as Health Officer for Indian River County, Upon Motion of Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Waddell, and carried, the Board accepted the State Board's recommendation and approved Dr. C. A.. Pigford as Health Officer for Indian River County. Gene Haddon, Sanitary Officer, was present and reported that one ditch for sanitary purposes had been completed in Gifford and that work was being done on another. Commissioner Watts and E. E. Carter, Road & Bridge Superintendent, were author- ized to attend a meeting in Clewiston sponsored by the Hoover Commission Task Force, Audit Report No. 3977 of the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District was received; presented to the Board and filed as a part of the Public Records of Ind. Riv. Ctg. 0 i 1 1 0 1 1 n