HomeMy WebLinkAbout4/4/1961The Board of County Commissioners
the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida in
o'clock A.M., Tuesday, April 4, 1961.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1961
of Indian River County, met at
a regular meeting held at 9:00
All members were present. Also
present were Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney for the Board, Ed Schmucker,
County Engineer and Katherine Morrison, Deputy Clerk.
The Chairman
asked if there were any corrections or additions to
be made to the minutes of March 7th and 21st. There were none and upon
Moton made by Commissioner Waddell,
seconded by Commissioner McCullers
and unanimously carried, the minutes were approved as read.
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The foregoing Notice was read and the Chairman asked if there were
any comments. There were none and upon Motion made by Commissioner Waddell,
seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, the following
Resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 61-23
'WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners did receive and e
examine and tentatively adopt a proposed budget of excess receipts
and their expenditures for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1961;
and,
WHEREAS, this Board did cause a summary statement thereof
to be advertised one time in a newspaper of general circulation pub-
lished in Indian River County, Florida, to -wit: In the issue of
M<^r_ch 23, 1961 of the Vero Beach Press Journal as will more fully
appear by proof of publication thereof filed in the minutes of this
Board; and
WHEREAS, this Board did meet at the time and place stated
in said advertisement for the purpose of hearing requests and complaints
of the public regarding said Supplemental Budget and for the purpose
of holding a public hearing and making whatever revisions in the budget
it may deem necessary; Now, therefore,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County, Florida does herewith tentatively adopt said
Supplemental Budget for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1961 in
the force heretofore tentatively adopted and duly advertised.
LE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Supplemental Budget shall
be filed in the office of the County Auditor as a public record and
the Clerk hereof shall transmit two copies of the Supplemental Budget
as adopted to the Comptroller of the State of Florida and said
Supplemental Budget shall be considered as finally adopted and official
u.on d nroval as to form b -.-
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Dave Robison, Architect appeared before the Board and requested that
the Contract be amended to include the installation of roof drains to the
curb at an additional cost of $302.00. Motion was made by Commissioner
McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, that
this additional work be done.
Mr. Dick DeKold appeared before the Board and requested that 14th Ave.
be paved and curb and gutter put in between 23rd and 22nd Ave, No acton
was taken and the Board suggested he might go to the City with his probleri.
The County Engineer stated he had been contacted by a Mr. Sudbrock
with respect to opening up Oslo road from its present terminus to the County
Line. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner
Hamilton and carried, that the County would accept any right of way "r.
Sudbrock might be able to acquire but this Board will not commit any County
funds or help for this road.
Mr. Donat LaPort appeared before the Board and stated that he had
sold a lot and a half and would like the side lot easements abandoned
on certain lots. Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by
Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, that the request of Donat
LaPort for the release of the three foot side lot line easement on either
side of the line dividing Lots 1 and 2 and either side of the line dividing
Lots 2 and 3, Block 4, BelPort Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 5,
page 22, Indian River County Records, be ganted in exchange for the owner's
conveyance of a similar easement along either side of the line dividing
Lot 2, Block 4,.Bel Port Subdivision.
Lawyer Benton appeared before the Board with a Petition signed by
some 47 Negro citizens and tax -payers of the Gifford area requesting
the Board place two negro deputies in the Negro area of Indian River
County. The Baard informed Lawyer Benton, this was strictly up to the
Sheriff and they would turn the petition over to the Sheriff for his
approval. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner
McCullers and carried, that said Petition be referred to the Sheriff for
his consideration.
Mr. Heller of the National Cash Register Co. appeared before the
Board and explained the workings of their accounting - typewriting machine.
The Deputy Clerk explained how much time and accuracy such a machine would
save and requested permission to advertise to buy such .a machine. Upon
Motion made by'Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Waddell
and unanimously carried, the Board O.K.ed the advertising for an accounting
machine.
Mr. Sudbrock appeared before the Board and the Chairman informed him
they had already discussed the possibility of opening Oslo Road to the
County line. Mr. Ed Carter also was recognized and stated it would be a
good idea to at least have a survey made for such a right of way because of
the toll road. After further discussion, Motion was made by Commissioner
Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton and unanimously carried, that
this matter be tabled for the time being and that Ed Carter give us a firm
offer at the next meeting of the Board of the cost of surveying and estab-
lishing the corners and section lines for such a road.
A letter was received and read from Dr. C. C. Flood, County Health
Officer in which he requested the County supplement his salary at least
$150.00 to $200.00 a month. The Board stated they didn't know if they could
legally do this and requested Dr. Flood check with some of the other counties
and see how they are doing it.
The matter of the vines on the_Courthouse Walls was brought up and the
Poard was of the opinion it would be better to have them removed, and requested
the Deputy Clerk notify the Landscape Company who takes care of the yard work
to have the vines removed.
The Deputy Clerk stated that the people renting the Porhorsky house
had requested that some painting be done. The Board requested the County
Engineer look into this and have his men do the necessary painting.
Mrs. Anne Christensen, County Welfare Case Worker appeared before the
Board and gave a report of her activities for the month of March and said
report was ordered filed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner
McCullers and carried, and the following Item to Item Transfers were approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 61-24
WHEREAS, THERE is.a total surplus of $25.00 in the General Revenue
Fund of Indian River County under some items and which surplus exists
after the payment of all necessary 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 the
General Revenue 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; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that there is herewith transferred the sum of
$25.00 frorn some items where there is a surplus to the items where
there is a deficiency, according to detailed statement attached, all
in the General Revenue Fund of the current budget of Indian River
County as provided by law.
Item to Item Transfers
EXPENDITURES TRANSFERS
A/C Name Toe From
681-2 4H & Future Farmers $25.00
681-4 State Fair Expense $25.00
The Board discussed the possibility of opening up Clemanns Avenue from
Road 60 to the North Gifford Road. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell,
seconded by Commissioner Hamilton and unanimously carried, that this Board
is copsidering adding to the Secondary Road List - Clemann's Avenue from
State Road 60 to, the North Gifford Road, and the Board requests that this
information be furnished to the City of Vero Beach with a request the City
furnish the Board its thoughts and comments on this matter.
The County Attorney stated that the State Road Department will build
a launching ramp for $300.00 approximately at State Road 512 and Canal 34
if it is agreeable with the Board. Motion was made by Commissioner McCullers,
seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, that the Board
of County Commissioners requests the State Road Department of Florida to
construct a boat launching ramp off of State Road 512 at Fellsmere Drainage
District Canal No. 34 in this County with the cost estimated at $300.00
to be paid out of this county's secondary road funds.
The County Attorney stated that the appraisals had been made on the
stub roads. Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald seconded by Commissioner
Hamilton and unanimously carried, approving the appraisals and requesting
the Attorney offer the appraised amount to the property owners.
Further upon Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Comm-
issioner Hamilton and unanimously carried, the Board approved the payment
of the following amounts: Floyd Umphrey and wife, $15.00 for SRD NO. 6;
Sidney Steinfeld and wife, $531.00 for SRD #3. The first is for a right of
way on Hobart Road and the second for a right of way on STate Road 508.
Commissioner Waddell read and explained the recommendations of the
State Association of County. Commissioners for legislation they wished'to
get passed in this session of the legislature. Motion was then made by
Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton and unanimously
carried, and the following Resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 61-25
WHEREAS, the State Association of County Commissioners of
Florida, in convention assembled in Tallahassee, did adopt a legislative
program for the State of Florida to be enacted in the 1961 Session of the
Florida Legislature, consisting of twenty items set forth in the outline of
Legislative Program of the State Association of County Commissioners and
which has attached thereto a preliminary statement and a copy of a proposed
County Code for Florida;and,
WHEREAS, this Board has reviewed said Legislative Program ;
Now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River County, Florida, that this Board does herewith endorse and
adopt the Legislative Program of the State Association of County Commis-
sioners, and does herewith respectfully request the Representative and
Senator from Indian River County, Florida, to use their good offices toward
enactment of that Legislative Program in the 1961 Session of the Florida
Legislature; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of tH s
Resolution be furnished to the Honorable Harry Kicliter, Senator, and to de
Honorable L. B. Vocelle, Representative.
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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 so issued from the re-
spective 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 re-
corded being made a part of these minutes.
The County Depositories filed their monthly statement, showing receipts
and disbursements of the various funds, which have been audited and found
to be correct.
There being no further business, on motion made, seconded and carried,
the Board then adjourned.
air Ai-te
CHAIRMAN