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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/19/1962TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 1962 The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, met at the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida, in a regular meeting held at 8:00 o'clock, A. M., Tuesday, June 19, 1962. All members were present. Also present were Ed Schmucker, County Engineer, John Gould, Attorney, Al Webber and Freda Wright, Deputy Clerks. The Chairman read a notice inviting bids on artesian well to be located in area of picnic tables in Dale Wimbrow Park,'Roseland, Florida, said notice was published in the Vero Beach Press Journal on May 31, June 7, 1962, and the proof of publication filed in legal notice file. McCullers and Hayes, Inc., submitted a bid for $375.00 for 1 3" Flo Well 126' deep and any additional depth to cost 90(,% per foot. There being no other bid received, Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, that the bid of McCullers and Hayes, Inc., for 1 3" Flo Well 126' deep in the amount of $375.00 and 90t per foot for depth over 126' deep in the amount of $375.00 and 90c per foot for depth over 126', be accepted. The Chairman read a notice for changing the bulkhead line along the Indian River at the northern most part of the county, said notice was published in the Vero Beach Press Journal on May 17, 24, 31, 1962, and the proof of publication filed in the legal notice file. Ed Carter, Jack Jennings, Robert Lloyd and Carroll S. Winners, representing their clients expressed their reasons for making the change. Representatives from the Rod and Gun Club, Florida Audubon Society, various wildlife societies, Woman's Clubs, Florida Game and Fresh Water Commission and others, appeared in oppo- sition to the change, and in particular, that part that would affect Pelican Island. The main objection submitted against the change was that it would destroy the natural resources. There being so much opposition to the change, except that portion directly connected with the new A -1-A, Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, that the bulkhead line be changed, subject to survey of point on East shore which is 950 feet, on property described as follows: From the point of intersection of a line due east of the mouth of the St. Sebastian River and the center- + �K 7 71 � to 1 7 PvETIL line of the approach channel to the Sebastian Inlet, run due east to the existing east shoreline of the Indian River as the Point of Beginning; thence follow the shoreline to a concrete monument which is 1477 feet south of the intersection of Sections 20, 21, 28 and 29 in Township 30 South, Range 39 East; thence continue in a southeasterly direction on a straight line to a point approximately on the east shore of the Indian River which is 950 feet west of the intersection of Sections 33 and 34, Township 30 South, Range 39 East, and Sections 3 and 4, Township 31 South, Range 39 East; be approved and the second and third parcel be re -advertised for public hearing, the same to show a new description. Mrs. Gladys Vigliano, County Welfare Worker, gave a brief re- port on welfare cases for the month and asked for assistance for Ida M. Colvin. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, that the necessary assistance be given for a period of two months. Mr. Angelo Sanchez of the Chamber of Commerce presented a bro- chure to each of the Commissioners which indicates some of the programs that are carried on by the Chamber. Mr. Maclntyre from Blue Cypress lake, appeared before the Board and stated that he wish to withdraw his request for trailer permits, but asked the county to open the canal to the lake. The County Engineer was instructed to do the necessary digging to open the canal at such time as his work schedule would permit. The County Engineer gave a partial report on the cost of the various type construction for bridges, but stated that he had not com- pleted the report as yet. - The County Attorney presented the contract and resolution for Roseland road and stated that they appeared to be in proper order. Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Waddell, and unanimously carried, that the contract be signed and the 'following Resolution adopted: COUNTY CO*dSSIONERS RESOLUTION On motion of Commissioner Macdonald seconded by Commissioner Waddell the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the State Road Department of Florida has authorized and requested INDIAN RIVER County to furnish the necessary rights of way, borrow pits and ease- ments for that portion of Section 88602, State Road S-505, extending from a pont in Section 28 of Fleming Grant, Northerly and Northeasterly to Roseland, which has been surveyed and located by the State Road Department as shown by a map on file in,the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County, and in the office of the said Department at Tallahassee, and WHEREAS, the said Department will not begin construction of said portion of said Section in said County until title to all land necessary for said portion of said Section has been conveyed to or vested in said State by said County, and said lands are physically cleared of all occupants, tenants, fences, buildings and/or other structures and improvements upon or encroaching within the limits of the land required for said portion of said Section; and WHEREAS, the said County is financially unable at this time to provide the necessary funds to acquire said rights of way, borrow pits and easements; now there- for, be it RESOLVED, that the State Road Department of Florida be and it is hereby re- quested to pay for the rights of way, borrow pits and easements for said road, in- cluding the removal of buildings, fences and other structures and improvements there- on, and for other expenses of acquiring title to said rights of way, borrow pits and easements by purchase or condemnation, from such funds and under such conditions as are set out in the contract hereto attached; and be it further RESOLVED, that said County, through its Board of County Commissioners, comply with the request of said Department and procure, convey or vest in said State the free, clear and unencumbered title to all lands necessary for said portion of said Section, and deliver to the State Road Department said lands physically clear of all occupants, tenants, fences, buildings and/or other structures and improvements situate upon or encroaching within the limits of the lands required for said portion of said Section, and that the Chairman and the Clerk of this Board be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver on behalf of said County to said De- partment the Contract in the form hereto attached; and be it further RESOLVED, that the attorney for this Board be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to proceed to take the necessary steps for the County to acquire in the name of said County by donation, purchase, or condemnation said rights of way, borrow pits and easements for said portion of said Section, and to prepare in the name of said County by its County Commissioners all condemnation papers, affidavits and pieadings, and prosecute all condemnation proceedings to judgment; and furnish to t!:e Department the abstract search provided for in said Contract. STATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVE<� ) I`.HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of resolution passed by the Board -of County Commissioners of INDIAN RIVER County, Florida, at meeting held the /�7iday of A.D. and recorded in the Commissioners Minutes. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and of c , A.D. 19 . (SEAL) *r 7 RUM Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commis- sioner Waddell and unanimously carried, that the County Attorney is re- quested to publish a notice to set the Board of Equalization meeting for Tuesday, July 10, 1962, at 10:00 o'clock, A. M. Commissioner Macdonald stated that Mr. L. J. Ponder would like to have a fence moved back of the right of way, 4 small palm trees re -set and 6 dead trees taken down in exchange for right of way on Roseland road and Mr. W. S. Franklin would like the county to rebuild his driveway, not to exceed 2 loads of marl with shell cap, in exchange for right of way on Roseland road. Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously carried, that the requests be granted and the County Attorney prepare the necessary agreement and release for same. At the suggestion of Commissioner Graves, Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, that the county provide one single crossing on the property owned by Mr. Graves Wilhoit for the use of he and Mr. Mirabito, the adjoining property owner, ( the same being Lateral ditch D4) subject to the approval of Mr. Mirabito. The County Engineer stated that the State Road Department asked permission for the continued use of a small county building. It was the Board's wishes that the State Road Department could continue to use the building and Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously carried, that the County Attorney write a letter to the State Road Department and so advise. The County Engineer stated that he had to add additional costs for repairing Blue Cypress road and that the amount due from 'the property owners.would now be $891.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, se- conded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, that the County Engineer is to collect the $891.00 before doing any work and also to advise the property owners that the road when completed will not be maintained by the Bounty. The County Engineer inquired as to set back for homes in Rl zoning. After some discussion, Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, secopded ,by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, that the County Attor- ney be instructed to prepare the necessary details for amending the zoning regulations requiring a minimun set back between buildings and also regulate zoning for marl pits. The County Engineer presented a Plat Of Naomi Place for tentative approval. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton and unanimously carried, that the plat is tentatively approved. Al Webber, Deputy Clerk, requested an Item to Item transfer as follows; Fine and Forfeiture Fund 951 Contingencies 328 Witness Fee also a supplemental budget be advertised From $200.00 To $200.00 Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner McCullers and unanimously carried, that the reguests are granted. Motion was made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, that a trip to Daytona Beach by the County Agent to attend the State Cattlemen's Convention from June 13 to June 15 be authorized, and that bills for his expenses be approved as audited. 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 as follows: General Revenue Fund, Warrant Nos. 864 to 889, both inclusive; Road and Bridge Fund, Warrant Nos. 507 to 518, both inclusive; Fine and Forfeiture Fund, Warrant Nos. 67 to 69 both inclusive and Capital Outlay Fund, 'Warrant No. 48. 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. There being no further business, on motion made, seconded and carried the Board then adjourned.