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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/2/1954TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 2. 1954 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County met at the Courthouse at Vero Beach, Indian River County, in a regular meeting at 9:00 o'clock A. M. Tuesday, November 2, 1954, with the following members present: Commissioners W. C. Graves, Jr., Chair- man, Aubrey L. Waddell, J. J. P. Hamilton, H. C. Watts and Allison Warren. Also present were . E. E. Carter, Road & Bridge Superintendent, S. N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, Sam T. Joyce, Sheriff, and Douglas Baker, Clerk. Minutes of September 7th were read and approved upon motion of Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton and carried. Minutes of October 5th meeting were read and approved upon motion.of Comm-. issioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton and carried. Minutes of October 11th meeting were read and approved upon motion of Comm- issioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Warren and carried. Minutes of October 13th meeting were read and approved upon motion of Comm- issioner Hamilton,.seconded by Commissioner Watts and carried. Miss McCloud, new child welfare worker,for Indian River County, met with the Board and gave a report as to the Child t1lelfare activities and stated there were approximately twenty-three childred in Indian River County who come under the child welfare program and/or were receiving benefit from same. Mr. Lee DeLoach and Mr. H. B. Holley from the Blue Cypress Camp, met with the Board and discussed the possibilities of a lease on some of the land owned by the County, also as to the possibilities of constructing two cabins located over the water between the land owned by the County abd the present fishing camp building. It was decided that further consideration be given these matters by both parties, and that Messrs. DeLoach and Holley would meet with the Board again in the near future. Rev. Jackson together with Mr. Broxton appeared as a committee representing the Wabasso Civic Planning Board, and requested the Board of County Commissioners to under- write four projects as follows: 1. Place a light in frount of each Church in the Wabasso Colored area. 2. Construct a road from the Wabasso Elementary School to the Cemetery, also repair and fix the present road with grade ditches on both sides. 3. Dig a ditch for drainage,ccounty to keep same cleaned outlregarding Sebastian River Drainage District deal. 4. Place reduce speed signs and school zone signs in the Wabasso School area. E. E. Carter Road & Bridge Superintendent to place and install the signs. The Board agreed to underwrite these projects with the understanding that any bills for future maintenance and operation relating to lights be paid by the Wabasso Civic Planning Board. It was also called to the Board's attention that another road leading along North of the Blue Goose quarters needed to be opened up so people could get in and out of said quarters. The Board agreed to do this as soon as possible. It was also brought to the Board's attention that there is another road approx- imately X. miles East of Lateral "A" which had been established by usage and had been used for 15 years for which the County had never obtained right of way. It was also noted that there were about four houses and nine lots involved where owners and occupants could not get in and out unless through other peoples yards and private property and that there is about 300 feet of read and culvert that needs to be built and installed inorder to solve the problem, E. E. Carter, Road and Bridge Superintendent was instructed to investigate these matters and report back to the Board. [1 1 0 1 0 1 1 10 1] 1 1 LJ 0 1 1 0 4411 It was brought to the Board's attention that the Roseland Spotter Service needed a telephone and tower, that spotters were available but were in need of telephone service. The B oard authorized the installation of the telephone and to pay the cost of the installation of $6.00 plus a service charge of $4.00 per month. Commissioner Waddell suggested that the Board set in motion plans to construct a building on the land owned by the County near the present Health Center in order that offices In the present Courthouse building might be moved up there in order to provide for additional space which was needed by the County Officials here in the Courthouse. The Board was in general agreement as to the suggestion and Clerk Baker was requested to invite all of the local architects to meet with the Board at a special meeting to be held at 2:00 P. M. November 16th for further consideration and discussion in the matter. Notary Public Bond for J. A. Peterson in the sum of $500.00 with Home Indemnity Company as surety was approved by Douglas Baker, Clerk of the Circuit Court as provided by law. Notary Public Bonds for Lillie M. Galiano and Ruby L. Oliver, each in the'sum of $500.00 with American Surety Company as Surety were approved by Douglas Baker, Clerk of Circuit Court as provided by law. Mr. John Tripson and Eli C. Walker, Jr. talked to the Board about setting up a scholarship fund for Indian River County, however, no action was taken in the matter. Mr. J. S. Miller appeared before the Board and stated that he wanted to develop two lots in Jandreau Subdivison North of the City Park and further, he would like to see State Road AIA shifted 75' to the Nest with the assumption that the present drive by Clark Rice's pier would be abandoned. It was stated that a 100 foot right of way could be obtained through Lots I to 9 inclusive, Jandreau Subdivision between the City Park and Clark Rice's road which runs West and that at such time as the new AIA road was opened to traffic the right of way of the present or old road would revert to adjoining property owners. Upon Motion made by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried, it was decided that the County request the State Road Department to realign the proposed State Road A -1-A from the North line of Bethel -By -The -Sea Subdivision to the North line of Lot 9, Jandreau Subdivision, in order that the right-of-way through this area will be shifted 75 feet to the West in Lots 1 and 2, Jandremu Subdivision, with the agreement with the affected property owners that they will now convey a, 100 foot right of way through this area in consideration of the County and the State Road Department agreeing to abandon the present right of way of A -1-A through the affected property when the new one is built. Flip Lloyd, representing the Safety Council, appeared before the.Board and stated that after having investigated a petition bearing 54 signatures of citizens in the Gifford area requesting that the Board support them in getting a traffic light in Gifford, that in the opinion of the Safety Council a traffic light was not feasible and would not solve the pro- blem but recommended that a red blinker or flash light be placed at the North and South ends of the dangerous area in Gifford. It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried, that the Board accept the recommendation of the Safety Council and request the State Road Department to make a survey and determine the status of the area. E. E. Carter Road G Bridge Superintendent was requested to grade the road West of Emerson and one mile South of Oliver Knowles, which was badly needed. Mrs. Anne Christensen, County Welfare Case Iforker,.appeared before the Board and made a report of her activities for the Month of October and said report was ordered filed with the Clerk. She also gave a Five Dollar refund on groceries for Henry Bryant, which was deposited by Douglas Baker, Clerk in the General Fund. F7448 Copy and original of the Annual Financial Report of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County ending September 30, 1954, was approved and copy of same transmitted to the State Comptroller as provided by law. Senator Merrill P. Barber, met' with the Board and a general discussion was' held over the problem of right of way on U. S. 91, State Road 95 from the end of the present four -lanes at the North City Limits of Vero Beach to the North County line to the Sebastian River. After considerable discussion and careful consideration of the matter, the Board concurred with the idea that the best possible alignment would be to begin at the North City Limits of Vero Beach, curve to the East.to a point about four or five hundred feet East of the present right o'f way and continue on this approximate alignment to a point just North of Winter Beach where you would come back on the present right of way, easing the curve at the South of Wabasso to the' East and easing the curve at, the North of Wabasso to the West and then 'continue on the present alignment to a point about one mile South of Sebastian and then taking off on a new alignment straight through Sebastian on Central avenue, following the new align- ment to the Sebastian River Bridge, Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, was instructed to' advise the State Road Department and prepare memorandum for release to the press and radio. Upon Motion of Commissioner warren, seconded by Commissioner lVaddell and carried,* the Board agreed to sponsor the County Public Speaking contest and to present the plaque at the annual Parent and Son banquet in the spring of each year.- The -Plaque would have twelve name plates on it and would have to be purchased once each twelve years and would cost $18.50, with the total cost including the small name plates, engraving, etc. would be $31.44. The request for the County to sponsor this contest was made by Mr. H. 0. Gay, Jr., advisor of the Indian River Chapter Future Farmers of :America. Upon Motion made by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried, E. E. Carter was requested to give Leroy Smith and Sons, permit to construct i. building. 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 adjourned until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 16th. C H YCO MAN ATTEST: 61.f ERK C� 1 171 1 0 1 40