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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7/3/19561 0 M-0 TUESDAY. JULY 3rd. 1956 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Indian River County met at the Courthouse In Vero Beach, Florida in a regular meeting at 9:00 o'clock A. M., July 3rd, 1956. All ,6 y members were present. Also present were E. E. Carter, Road & Bridge Superintendent, Sam Joyce, Sheriff, Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney and.Katherine Morrison, deputy Clerk. g Minutes of June 5th regular meeting, were read and the same were approved upon Motion made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried. Fred Tuerk and Conrad Tuerk and other interested parties appeared before the ;Board and asked that Oslo road be extended before the Toll Road reaches that point. After considerable discussion'in the matter it was decided as follows: "The County does herewith designate as a county road, Oslo Road extending from °Lateral C of Plat of Indian River Farms Company, West along the line dividing Sections 24 and 25, and dividing Sections 23 and 26, and dividing Sections 22 and 27, and then extending West dividing Sections 21 and 28, and dividing Sections 20 and 29, and dividing Sections 19 and 30, to the Range line dividing ranges 37 and 38 East; and the County does herewith ask the affected property owners to convey 100 foot width for this county road and upon which the county advises) the opening up of this road by County forces to the West dyke of the Indian River Farms Drainage District with the understanding it will be continued to the West limit by the Tuerk interests, said sections being in Township 33 South, Range 38 East, Indian River County, lFlorida." This upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Vladdell and unanimously carried. The Board asked Sherman N. Smith, Jr., attorney to notify Fort Lauderdale of jthe proposed Oslo Road Extension. Sam Joyce, Sheriff, presented a petition to the Board, signed by 18 persons, basking that the license for Edna's place in Gifford be revoked. Said petition was ordered filed with the Clerk. Commissioner Waddell introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoptionu as -follows, to -wit: ,13.E S.0 L LI T ,T, 0 N --- ALLISON WARREN WHEREAS, Allison Warren served as a member of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, for the past four years; and, WHEREAS, his untimely death prematurely terminated his most valued assistance to this Board and to the members thereof and to the citizens of Indian River County, Florida; Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, F1orl that this Board does herewith express to Mrs. Warren and the children and his father and mother their appreciation and gratitude for the service which Allison Warren has rendered to this County and this Board, and the members thereof individually do herewith convey to them their deep felt condolences by virtue of his untimely death; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies hereof be furnished to Mrs. Allison Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Miles Warren, and to the Press and the Radio. adopted. Upon being duly seconded by Commissioner Watts the foregoing was unanimously F' 40 Commissioner Watts introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption as follows, to -wit: $ F�, -a Q L IL T L Q A --- R. D. CARTER WHEREAS, R. D. Carter has served the citizens of this County over a period of many years as a valued citizen and particularly as an engineer and surveyor who laid out and established much of Indian River County, Florida; and, WHEREAS, this Board desires to express to Mrs. Carter and members of his family) the acknowledgment by this Board of his many valued services to this County and its citizens; Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that this Board does herewith convey to Mrs. Carter and the members of the family of R. D. Carter its deepfelt loss of the services of a fine citizen of this County in Mr. Carter's death; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies hereof be furnished to Mrs. R. D. Carter, to E. E. Carter, to Mrs. Blanche Wilcox and to the members of the Press and Radio. Upon being duly seconded by Commissioner uaddell, the foregoing Resolution was unanimously adopted. -v- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Board decided that D. B. McCullers should be appointed to fill out Allison Warren's unexpired term and asked Sherman to so write the Governor. They also asked J. J. P. Hamilton to notify the Democratic Executive Committee of Indian River County of the Board's action. Mr. Graves stated that Red Blanton had contacted him and asked the County to send Mrs. Griffin and her daughter, who were without funds. to Chattanooga to join her husband) who had left her. The Board agreed to give her $40.00 for her ticket and meals on the way. Aubrey Waddell announced there would be a Director's meeting in Orlando on July 6th, and the Board agreed that he should go and the Board pay his expenses. A letter.was received from Julius C. Johnson, Commander Post 181, of Gifford, Florida asking that signs be put at all street corners. Mr. Carter stated that these signs had been ordered some time ago but as yet the county had not received them, but that they would be put up as soon as received. Mrs. Anne Christensen, County 6lelfare Case Worker, gave a report of her activities for the Month of June and said report was ordered filed by the Clerk. The following letter was received from the Florida State Board of Health and ordered spread upon these minutes; FLORIDA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH JACKSONVILLE, FLA. June 7, 1956 First Federal Savings and Loan Assoc. Fort Pierce, Florida Gentlemen: This agency has recently received a preliminary survey of Rock Ridge Subdivision located on the South edge of Vero Beach, Indian River County, which was performed by our Regional Sanitary Engineer, Mr. Richard W. Starr, Jr., and Mr. Bob Jefffiings, Sanitarian of tiic Indian River County Health Department, 41 0 1 1 E 1 0 1 1 C� 0 1 1 C� 11 1 9 Based on the results•of this survey, it is the opinion of this agency that this subdivision is not suitable for the use of septic tanks and conventional tile draintielats as a method of sewage disposal, due to the variable and unshitable soil characteristics and the relative- ly impervious rock formation underlying the area at varying depths. It is the opinion of this agency that the only satisfactory method of sewage disposal for this subdivision is a sanitary sewage collection system with adequate treatment. Very truly yours, Charles E. Cook, Chief Environmental Sanitation Section cc: Board of County Commissioners Indian River CHD Mr. Graves stated that the Federal Government would take a special census in Indian River County for approximately $3,175.00. After considerable discussion in the matter and upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Watts and carried the Board decided to have the census taken. Mr. Carter, Road and Bridge Superintendent, stated that metal signs and posts had been ordered for each dump and would be put up as soon as received. The following Resolution was introduced by Commissioner Waddell, who moved its adoption as follows, to -wit: a E S 0 L U T I O N --- Item to Item Transfers WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida has receipted funds in excess of the anticipated funds budgeted in the budget for said county for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1956, and, WHEREAS, this Board has determined that an emergency exists requiring appro- priation of said excess receipts dureing 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 expenditure in the form of a proposed supplemental budget for said fiscal year as follows, to -wit: EXCESS RECEIPTS Race Track Funds F_XPENDITURES 422. Maintenance of Equipment 431. Road, Bridge G Culvert and, l s m mit 11 TOTAL m $16,000.00 $16,000.00 TO $6,000.00 10.000.00 $16,000.00 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 August 7, 1956. Upon being duly seconded by Commissioner Watts the foregoing Resolution was unanimously adopted. Notary Public Bond for John G. Beadle in the sum of $500.00 with American Fire and Casualty Company as surety was approved by Douglas Baker, Clerk as required by law. Y Notary Public Bond for D. L. Cash in the sum of $500.00 with American Surety Company of New York as surety was approved by Douglas Baker, Clerk as required by law. Upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Watts and carried, the followin letters of agreement were authorized relating to obtaining right-of-way deed on State Road 5 or U. S. #1 for the Sebastian - Wabasso area. Mr. Cornelius T. Walker Attorney at Law Vero Beach, Florida Dear Mr. Walker: June 5, 1956 In re: SRD No. 114, W. G. Bosworth In consideration of Mr. Bosworth's.conveyance of the right of way de- scribed in the above deed, Indian River County, acting by and through its Board of County Commissioners,.herewith agrees with him as follows: 1. The County will pay to Mr. Bosworth the total sum of $750.00. This sum will be paid prior to the county taking possession of this right of way and, in the meantime, he may continue in possession of the same. , This agreement is approved by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting as shown by its minutes. Mr. Hiram C. Begley P. 0. Box 574 Corbin, Kentucky Dear Mr. Begley: Sincerely Yours, Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida By s/ W. C. Graves, Jr. In re: SRD No. 53 June 5, 1956 In consideration of your conveyance of the right of way described in the above deed, Indian River County, acting by and through its Board of County Commissioners, herewith agrees with you as follows: 1. The County will pay to you the total sum of $1,500.00. This sum will be paid to you prior to the time the County takes possession -of this right of way and, in the meantime, you may continue to hold possession of it. Before possession is required for this construction, you may remove from the right of way conveyed any part or all of the improvements which you may wish to save and salvage. This agreement is approved by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting as shown by its minutes. Mr. S. D. Gaines Wabasso, Florida Dear Mr. Gaines: Sincerely yours, Board of County Commissioners of Indian giver County, Florida By s/ W. C. Graves. Jr. June 25, 1956 g 0 U 1 0 C i 1 E 41"� In re: SRD No. 36 In consideration of your conveyance of the right of way described in the above deed, Indian River County,'aoting by and through its Board of County Commissioners, agrees with you as follows: 1. That prior to completion of this new road, the County will dig a ditch parallel to and close to your South line, which is the quarter section line but over onto the school property immediately to the South of you from the road right of way West approximately 730 feet. 2. The County will dig a drainage ditch from the Stinson property on the right of way which is described as SRD No. 46 West appro- ximately 200 feet and then South through the Vincent property de- scribed in SRD No. LFl, the Longaker property, SRD No. Lal, and the J. 0. Jameson property, SRD No. 43, to a point approximately 1150 feet West and 750 feet North of the quarter section of Section 28-31-39. 3. The elevation of the bottom of these ditches shall be not less then 30 inches below the elevation of the above quarter corner which is in the highway. One side of the ditch will be left so that it can be cleaned out by machine. This agreement is approved by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting as shown by its minutes. Sincerely yours, Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida By s/ W. C. Graves, Jr. July :.3, 1956 Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lindblad 165 Phelps Avenue Bergenfield, New Jersey Dear Mr. and Mrs. Lindblad: In re: SRD No. 66. In consideration of your conveyance of the right of way described in the above deed, Indian River County, acting by and through its Board of County Commissioners, herewith agrees with :you as follows: 1. The County will pay to you the total sum of $600.00. This sum will be paid prior to the County taking possession of this right of way and, in the meantime, you may continue in possession of the same. This agreement is approved by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting as shown by its minutes. • Sincerely yours, Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida By s/ W. C. Graves, Jr. July 3, 1956 Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Harlock P. 0. Box "5 Eau Gallie, Florida Dear Mr. and Mrs. Harlock: In re: SRD No. 12 In consideration of your conveyance of the right of way described in the above deed, Indian River County, acting by and through its Board of County Commissioners, herewith agrees with you as follows: 1. The County will pay to you the total sum of $250.00. This sum will be paid prior to the County taking possestion of this right of way and, in the meantime, you may continue in possession of the same. When the sum is.paid, you will deliver possession to the County. This agreement is approved by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting as shown by its minutes. Mr. Elmer B. Benson Wabasso, Florida Dear Mr. Benson: Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida By s/ W. C. Graves, Jr. July 3, 1956 In re: SRD Nos. 4 and 47. In consideration of your conveyance of the right of way described in the above deeds, Indian River County, acting by and through its Board of County Commissioners, herewith agrees with you as follows: 1. On the above right of way that constitutes your store property, since this right of way takes your parking area in front of your store and in order7,to enable you to buy other property to replace the parking area, the County will pay to you the total sum of $2,500.00. 2. On the above property constituting your packing house, since the right of way will require about 20 feet of this building to be cut off or the building to be moved, the County will pay to you the total sum of $1,125.00. 3. On the above right of way constituting your home, we understand that you will at the same time convey this right of way to the County without further consideration. 4. The above sums will be paid to you prior to the County taking possession of this right of way and, in the meantime, you may continue in possession of the same but you will deliver possession of the same when you are paid for the same. 5. In consideration of this payment, you will at the same time obtain and deliver to the County properly executed releases of any mortgages and conveyances of any right of tenants or other people in possession, if any there be. This agreement is approved by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting as shown by its minutes. Mr. L. B. Vocelle Attorney at Law Vero Beach, Florida Dear Mr. Vocelle Sincerely yours, Board of County Commislioners of Indian River County, Florida By s/ W. C. Graves, Jr. June 5, 1956 In re: SRD No. 113, Mr. and Mrs. Julius DeWaele. In consideration of Mr. and Mrs. DeWaele*s conveyance of the right of way described in the above deed, Indian River County, acting by and'.through its Board of County Commissioners, herewith agrees with them as follows: 1. That the County will pay to Mr. and Mrs. DeWaele the total sum of $350.00 for this right of way. This sum will be paid prior to the time that possession is taken of the right of way. This agreement is approved by the Board of County Commissioners at its meeting as shown by its minutes. Sincerely yours, Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida By s/ W. C. Graves. Jr. Cl 11 1 I. • The several bills and accounts against the County, having been audited, were examined and found 45, 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 disbursements of the ti 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. ii CHA 7 f ATTEST: CLERK 1 TUESDAY, AUGUST 7. 1956 i THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Indian River County met at the Courthouse in Vero Beach, Florida in a regular meeting. at 9:00 o'clock A. M. August 7, 1956. Present 1 were 61. C. Graves, Jr., Chairman, Aubrey L. Saddell, J. J. P. Hamilton and H. C, Watts. Also present were S. N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, E. E. Carter, Road & Bridge Superintendent, Sam T. Joyce, Sheriff and. Douglas Baker, Clerk. Minutes of July 3rd regular meeting, were read and the same were approved upon Motion made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried. The Board then convened as an Equalization Board, as provided by law. The County Tax Assessor filed with the Clerk to the Board, and there was pre- sented to the Board at this meeting, the applications for the tax exemptions set out in the Resolution next following herein, together with original notice of disapproval of said applications with entry of service upon the respective applicants, and same were duly reviewed by the Board together with evidence presented to the Tax Assessor upon which the respective applicants based their claims for exemption. No applicants appeared in person or by agent. ,I Thereupon Commissidner Hamilton introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption, to -wit: Town WHEREAS, original notice of disapproval of application for tax exemption with entry of service upon the respective applicants therefor, as hereinafter listed, have been filed with the Clerk of this Board as follows: Name of Person Description of Proper X Mrs. Catherine A. Ferry Lots 32, 33, Block 99, Town of Fellsmere George M. Monahan, Executor Estate of James C. Gast Lots 5 C 6, Block 191 Town of Wauregan Mr. Jean W. Payne Lot 10, Replat of Los 20.& Z, Block 4, Vero Beach Sub. Mrs, Alice Mary Hines Lot 7, Block 9, Replat of Blks 9, 10 and 27, Original Town