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Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County, Florida
By
Chairman
Notary Public Bonds in the amount of $500.00 each were approved by Douglas
Baker, Clerk as required by law:
Freda Wright with American Surety Company as surety; James C. Stanley with American Fire &
Casualty Company as surety; Bernice Meyer with Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co. as
surety; Ileene W. Reeves with American Fire & Casulaty Company as surety; Grace W. Richardson
with American Fire & Casualty Company as surety; Rudy Hubbard with Home Indemnity Company as
surety; J. R. Furlong with Home Indemnity Company as surety and Jean T. Pugh with American
Surety Company of N. Y. as surety.
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
v 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
j made a part of these minutes.
The County Depository filed its monthly statement, showing receipts and dis-
burs ements 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, DECEMBER 4, 1956
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of Indian River County, Florida, met at the
Courthouse in Vero Beach, Florida in a regular meeting at 9:00 o'clock A. M. December 4, 1956.
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All members were present. Also present were S. N. Smith, Jr. Attorney, Sam T. Joyce, Sheriff,
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}E. E. Carter, Road & Bridge Superintendent and Douglas Baker, Clerk.
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Minutes of November 6th regular meeting were read and the same approved upon
;;Motion made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Watts and carried.
E. E. Carter, Road & Bridge Superintendent and Commissioner Waddell, together
;with Douglas Baker, Clerk, were appointed a committee relating to painting and furnishings
for the Courthouse.
Upon the recommendation of the committee consisting of Commissioner Waddell and
E. E. Carter, Road and Bridge Superintendent, it was moved by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded
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by Commissioner McCullers, and unanimously carried that the Board accept as a public park
j the ten (10) acres of land in Oslo Park #2, offered to the County by Jonas J. Brotman and
Associates and more particularly described as follows:
1tThat part of Oslo Park Unit #2, according to plat recorded in Plat
Book 4, page 13, Indian River County records, lying between Alabama
Avenue and Oklahoma Avenue, as shown on said plat, and bounded on the
North by Nebraska Street, as shown on said plat, and bounded on the
South by County Road, as shown on said plat."
At the request of Homer Fletcher, Tax Assessor, it was moved by Commissioner
Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton and carried, that Mr. Fletcher be given permission
to purchase for the Assessor's Office 2 map cabinets at a price of $289.62, two tables at a
price of $105.75 and one letter filing cabinet at a price of $139.75. The Board also advised
Mr. Fletcher that it would be agreeable and permissible for him to purchase for the Assessor's
office and pay for same from his Assessor's fees the following equipment: Typewriter, Desk
and Remington Calculator, said equipment to cost approximately $1228.65. Mr. Fletcher advised
the Board that after the purchasing of this equipment that he would have approximately
$4,000.00 in excess fees which would be paid to the County. The Board also agreed to purchase
a two ton air -conditioner for the Assessor's office to cost approximately $400.00.
The Board authorized the Tax Assessor to adjust the valuation and/or assessment
on the 1956 Real Estate Roll as to Lots 28 and 29, Block 16, Vero Beach Estates owned by
Mildred C. Kauffmann.
Amelia Johnson made application for a license to engage in the occupation as
a fortune teller to the Board of County Commissioners, and the Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County, Florida. After considerable discussion in the matter, said application'
was referred to the Board's Legal Department, namely, Sherman N. Smith, Jr. This action was
taken upon Motion made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Watts and unanimously
carried.
At the request of Rivers Anderson and Richard McComber, publicity agents for
the Fishing Tournament, upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Co isslcgner McCullers
and carried, the Board agreed to contribute to said tournament for publicity urp s s an
amount equal to that which the City of Vero Beach would contribute, not to exce d $500.00.
Robert W. Graves, Chairman of the Zoning Commission of Indian River -ounty
appeared before the Board and stated the Zoning Commission has made its final report to the
County Commissioners recommending the boundaries of and the number, kind and description of
original districts and appropriate regulations to put into full force and effect within the
territory of said county, not included in any municipality, regulations and restrictions
concerning the use of said lands and the zoning of the same all in accordance with Chapter
21310, Laws of Florida, Acts of 1941. The said final report is now on file in the office of
the said County Commissioners.
Thereupon, the Board instructed its attorney, Sherman N. Smith, Jr. to prepare
and publish notice of public hearing relating thereto, to be held in the County Commissioners
Room of the Indian River County Courthouse beginning at 9:00 o'clock A. M. on the 15th day
of January, 1957, after which said commission will act thereon.
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Mr. Robert W. Graves, also submitted his resignation as Chairman of the
Planning and Zoning Commission because of the fact that he will be a member of the Board of
County Commissioners in January, 1957. Al Forney was then appointed as Chairman to take the
place of Mr. Graves. Sherman N. Smith, Jr. was asked to contact Mr. Alfred Briggs regarding
the vacancy left by Mr. Graves on the Planning and Zoning Board.
The County Agent, Forrest McCullars, submitted the annual report of County
Extension and. Agents Annual Narrative Report for the Period December 1, 1955 to November 30,
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1956.
Upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and
carried, it was ordered that the official bonds of the following designated officials be set
for the term beginning January S, 1957 as follows, to -wit:
Tax Collector ----------$10,000.00
Tax Assessor ---------- $ 7,500.00'
Sheriff---------------- $ 2,000.00
Clerk of Circuit Court- $2,000.00
Sheriff's Bond for Sam T. Joyce in the amount of $2,000.00 with Home Indemnity
Company as surety was approved.
Supervisor of Registrations Bond for Mrs. Rosemary Richey in the amount of $500.00
with Home Indemnity Company as surety was approved.
Clerk of Circuit Court Bond for Douglas Baker in the amount of $2,000.00 with United
Stated Fidelity and Guaranty Company as surety was approved.
County Commissioners Bond for Robert W. Graves in the amount of $2,000.00 with
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company as surety was approved.
County Commissioners Bond for D. B. McCullers, Jr. in the sum of $2,000.00 with
Home Indemnity Company as surety was approved.
Tax Assessor's Bond for Homer C. Fletcher in the amount of $7,500.00 with Home
Indemnity Company as surety was approved.
County Commissioners Bond for Donald MacDonald in the amount of $2,000.00 with Home
Indemnity Company as surety was approved.
Tax Collector's Bond for Troy E. Moody in the amount of $10,000.00 with United.
States Fidelity & Guaranty Company as surety was approved.
County Judge's e's Bond for Otis M. Cobb in the amount of $2,000.00 with Home Indemnity
Company as surety was approved.
Member of Board.of Commissioners of Indian River Mosquito Control District Bond for
J. R. Graves in the amount of $5,000.00 with United States Fidelity & Guarantee Company as
surety was approved.
Member of Board of Commissioners of Indian Rivsr Mosquito Control District Bond for
Thomas Jefferson Waters in the amount of $5,000.00 with American Fire & Casualty Company as
surety was approved.
Member of Board of Commissioners of Indian River Mosquito Control District Bond for
E. W. Vickers In the amount of $5,000.00 with St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company as
surety was approved.
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The following Notary Public Bonds were approved by Douglas Baker, Clerk as
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provided by law:
Gail Gene Graham in the amount of $500.00 with Hartford Indemnity Company as surety.
Robert F. Henderson in the amount of $500.00 with American Surety Company of New
York as surety.
W. Harrison Iles in the amount of $500.00 with St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co
as surety.
Theodora B. Connell in the amount of $500.00 with American Surety Company as surety.
Upon Motion of Commissioner Watts, seconded by Commissioner McCullers, and
carried, public hearing was ordered on the following petition of William L. Bidlingmayer.
PETITION -- For Vacation of County Road
To: The Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County, Florida
Gentlemen:
Oswald L. Helseth and Ila E. Helseth, his wife, conveyed certain lands to Indian
River County, Florida, by deed dated November 10, 1954, recorded in Deed Book 91, page 493.
This conveyance consisted of a strip of land 60 feet wide across certain property in Section
30, Township 33 South, Range 40 East, as follows:
1. 30 feet on either side of the centerline of the Southeast quarter of the
Southeast quarter.
2. 30 feet on either side of the centerline of the Northeas t quarter of the
Northeas t quarter.
3. 30 feet on either side of the centerline of the North 8 chains of the Southeast
quarter of the Northeast quarter.
It is our understanding that no formal acceptance of this conveyance was ever made
on behalf of the County and it is a fact that the road has never been opened up or established
on the ground.
We own all of the property on both sides described in the above road at the South
end. We would like this South end of this road abandoned and closed. We therefore request
tha t the Board of County Commissioners adopt a Resolution closing, vacating and abandoning
that part of the road described in the above deed as follows:
All that part of that certain road described in Deed Book 91, page 493,
in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Indian River County.,
Florida, that lies South of the South line of the North 10 acres of the
Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter in Section 31, Township 33
South, Range 40 Ea st, and ALSO,
All tha t portion of said above described road over, on and across the
North 8 chains of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter of
Section 31, Townsh#33 South, Range 40 East.
We have built our home on this property and intend to use and develop it as a whole.
The South end of this road, which is the part we ask you to abandon, serves no one except us
and the property we own and we see no necessity for it remaining a public road.
Respectfully submitted,
_S7 William L. Bidlingmayer .
S/ Moffie S. Bidlingmayer
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida,
that this Board does herewith find and determine that Chapter 31470, Laws of Florida, Acts
of an Extraordinary Session of the 1956 Legislature, was duly enacted providing for a
referendum in Indian River County, Florida, and the question having been presented to the
voters of said County at the General Election held November 6, 1956, and the canvassing
board of said County and this Commission having canvassed the returns of said election and
finding and determining that the vote on said Act was as follows:
and,
Approve the Act
Disapprove the Act
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board does herewith find and determine that said
Act was approved at said referendum and this Board does herewith declare said Act to be in
full force and effect according to its provisions.
A Board of Adjustment for the Planning and Zoning of Indian River county was
appointed, being, Alex Ryburn, Rivers Anderson, John Massey, Warren T. Zeuch, Jr. and a fifth
member was to be appointed by Donald MacDonald after the first of the year.
Mr. W. C. Graves, Jr., Chairman stated that Cory Walker, attorney for the City
of Sebastian had contacted him and requested $150.00 for his services in getting the City of
Sebastian to agree on a figure for the City's property that is in the right-of-way in the City
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of Sebastian. After considerable discussion in the matter and upon Motion of D. B. McCul,�ers,
Jr., seconded by J. J. P. Hamilton and carried, the Board agreed to pay this amount to Mr.
Walker.
It was brought to the Board's attention that the new Mental Health Clinic
to be brought to the County would need a room, also a desk and a typewriter. It was also brow
up before the Board that Mrs. Anne Christensen, County Welfare Case Worker needs a room to
store clothing, etc. Mr. Graves stated that around $500.00 had been collected toward building
a room on the Health Center Building for the Mental Clinic. Upon Motion of Commissioner
Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton and carried, E. E.. Carter and D. B. McCullers, Jr.
were appointed a committee to work with Dr. Miller and arrange to build two rooms onto the
Health Building, one for the Dental Health Clinic and one for clothes, etc.
Mr. Graves stated that the Clerk's office was in dire need of a new photostat
machine and that he had been contacted by L. M. Merriman that Mr. Merriman would pay $4,000.00
toward the purchase of a new photostat machine or up to one-half the price of the machine.
1 After considerable discussion in the matter and upon Motion of Commissioner Waddell, seconded
by Commissioner Hamilton and carried the Board agreed to advertise for a new machine and pur-
chase same and accept Mr. Merriman's offer. Sherman N. Smith, Jr. Attorney was asked to
1� consult with Douglas Baker, Clerk on the wording of the advertisement for this new machine.
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E. E. Carter, Road and Bridge Superintendent, stated that at this time of the
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year he would like to advertise for certain materials needed by the Road and Bridge Department '
for the first six months
in 1957. Upon Motion made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by
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Commissioner Waddell and
carried, the Board authorized Mr. Carter
to make up a list of materials
needed and give to ShermanN. Smith, Jr. Attorney, so that he could
prepare the advertisement
for the newspaper.
Mrs. Anne
Christensen, County Welfare Case Worker,
appeared before the Board
and made a report of her
work for the month of November, same was
ordered filed by the Clerk.
The Board requested Attorney, Sherman N. Smith, Jr. to get the title to the
land on which the Old Folk's Home will be built.
Sherman N. Smith, Jr. and E. E. Carter were appointed as a committee to revamp
the office for Judge Kanner.
Joe Michael appeared before the Board and stated they were having a special
meeting of the Tax Council for this area and requested that the members of the Board of County
Commissioners meet with them in the Commissioners Room on Friday night at 7:30 P. M., December
7th. The Commissioners agreed that they would meet with the tax council on that date.
Commissioner Waddell stated that he had been contacted by several people that
someone had been hauling dirt from the Gifford cemetery. The Board requested Commissioners
Waddell and McCullers to notify the Sheriff to be on the lookout for anyone removing dirt
from this area and arrest them.
Upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton sedonded b Commissioner Watts and carried
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the following letters of agreement were authorized relating to obtaining right of way deeds
on State ]koad 5 or U. S. #1 in the Sebastian - Wabasso area:
May 7, 1956
Mrs. A. R. Miller
Wabasso, Florida
In re: SRD No. 74
Dear Mrs. Miller:
In consideration of the execution by you and all of the children,
Indian River County, acting by and through its Board of County Commissioners,
agrees with you as follows:
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1. That the County will pay to you the sum of $500.00 for this
right of way.
2. That the County will cut off the artesian well beneath the
ground and bring it to the surface off the right of way.
3. That the County will move your house back from the right of
way set it up and re-establish it in as good condition as it was prior to
moving.
This agreement is made pursuant to approval of the same by the Board
of County Commissioners as shown by its minutes.
Sincerely yours,
Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River County, Florida
By s/ W. C. Graves, Jr.
Chairman
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November 1, 1956
Mrs. Mildred Park
Sebastian, Florida
Dear Mrs. Park:
In re: SRD No. 130.
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, agrees with you as follows:
1. The County will move, replant and reestablish the shrubs and
trees which will be in the new right of way back off on your property.
2. The County will pay to you the sum of $300.00 for this right
of way.
,All of the above will be done prior to the time of taking possession
of the right of way and, in the meantime, you may continue in possession.
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.
Chairman
November 5, 1956
Mr. J. M. Cadenhead
P. 0. Box 147
Wabasso, Florida
Dear Mr. Cadenhead:
In re: SRD No. 33
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:
I. The County will cut off that part of your fruit stand building
that extends into the right of way and then rebuild that end of the
fruit stand in as good condition as the same now exists:
2. The County will pay to you the sum of $150.00 in addition to
the above.
All of the above will be done and completed prior to the time of
taking possession of the right of way and in the meantime you may continue
in possession.
Mrs. C. M. Hardee
Sebastian, Florida
Dear Mrs. Hardee:
Sincerely yours,
Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County, Florida
By
Chairman
In re: SRD No. 172
November 28, 1956
Mr. E. E. Carter just talked to me on the telephone and told me that
he had just been to your house talking to you about moving your house as
the County agreed to move it as contained in the County letter of September
25th.
As I understand it from Mr. Carter, and as you have expressed the matter
P to him and to Mr. Massey, instead of the County moving your house across
the street, you now prefer that the County move your house approximately
four feet to the West in order to clear the main part of the house from
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the right of way. Then you desire the County to remove the back porch
from the house and place steps to the back of the house and then set up
p and reestablished the house on that location. We understand that this
involves also removing or replacing your septic tand and drain field.
The above is entirely agreeable with the County. In fact, it will
be easier for the county. I just wish to be sure that there is no mis-
understanding about this matter. I am particularly anxious because of
the fact that I made this deal with you through your daughter, Mrs. Chesser,
so I am sending her a copy of this letter.
If you wish the County to move your house as set forth in this letter
instead of moving it as set forth in the County letter to you of September
28, would you please sign the extra copy of this letter enclosed and return
it to me.
Sincerely yours,
Sherman N. Smith, Jr.
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November 29, 1956
Mr. & Mrs. W. W. Park
415a South Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, Florida
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Park:
In re: SRD No. 187.
You have asked me to go into detail in connection with the County's
committment letter to you of November 3, in the moving of your house.
It is agreeable with the County to move your house and since the garage is
behind your house, to move the garage some 20 or 25 feet. 'If the wash
house is in the way it will be moved. The septic tank and the kitchen
drain will also bs moved. The County will replace the 12 inch cement
wall that parallels the sidewalk and the front walk and steps. The
County will remove the three or four trees necessary in moving the other
items.
Would you now please sign the deed and return it to me?
Sincerely yours,
Sherman N. Smith, Jr.
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November 3, 1956
Mrs. Ruth Rountree Miller
P. 0. Box 346
Sebastian, Florida
Dear Mrs. Miller:
In re: SRD No. 224
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, agrees with you as follows:
1. The County will pay to you the sum of $100.00 for this right
of way.
The above will be done prior to the time of taking possession of
the right of way and, in the meantime, you may continue in possession.
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
Chairman
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December 11, 1956
City of Sebastian
Sebastian, Florida
Gentlemen:
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In re: SRD Nos. 141, 160 and 161.
At the last meeting of the Board of County Commissioners, they
agreed to pay to the City for Cornelius T. Walker the further sum of
$150.00,1 which is in addition to the $10,000.00 sum as set forth in
the County's letter to you of November 2nd.
Sincerely yours,
Sherman N. Smith, Jr.
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November 2, 1956
Mr. & Mrs. R. E. Turlington
Sebastian, Florida
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Dear Mr. and Mrs. Turlington:
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ii In re: SRD No. 173, 174 and 253.
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, agrees with you as follows
1. The County will pay to you the total sum of $6,500.00 for this
right of way. You may salvage any part of the improvements on the property
which you wish to salvage.
The above will be done prior to the time of taking possession of the
right of way and, in the meantime, you may continue in possession.
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,
Chairman
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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
I'I 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.
j The County Depository filed its monthly statement, showing receipts and disbursements
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 9:00 o'clock A. M. January 8, 1957.
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