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Mr. James L. Beindorf,representing Rev. Leo B. Roberts, Director of the Baptist Retirement Center, appeared before the Board in regard to the abandonment of any rights the County might have to the reservations shown on the Plat of Buckinghammock'and requested that this be done through public hearing. The Board informed Mr. Beindorf to present a formal petition and resolution for abandonment and a public hearing will be set. Mr. Thomas H. Trent, Civil Defense Director, requested that he be authorized to purchase insurance for the 1953 Chevrolet Pickup truck out of civil defense funds received from the sale of surplus equipment. Commissioner Waddell moved that,since the Civil Defense Director feels the truck is needed and has the money,the request be, apprbved.and .that the Board of County Commissioners be named as "additional insured" on the policy. The Motion was seconded by Commissioner McCullers and un- animously carried. Mr. Trent requested authorization to purchase, in bulk, first- aid supplies needed by his organization, stating that this would be less expensive than buying individual kits. The belts would then be made up and issued to the workers. Commissioner: Waddell moved, seconded by Commissioner Haffield and unanimously carried, that the Civil Defense Director be authorized to purchase the necessary first-aid supplies in / bulk out of funds received from the sale of surplus equipment. Sidney Hayes, of 35th Avenue, appeared before the Board and complained of the odor of the Russell -Burks sewage disposal plant in Gifford. Commissioner Waddell was requested to take the matter up with the State Board of Health to give recommendations on what can be done to stop the odor nuisance. The Chairman read a letter from Dr. C. C. Flood, Director of the Indian River County Health Department, requesting approval of a leave without pay for a six -month's period for Ethel L. Klepp, PHN II, who has been named executive director of the Economic Opportunities Council of Indian River County. This leave would be with the under- standing that she shall be reinstated to a posttion in the same class when one is available during that period if she so requests. Motion .w... _r JUN R 1966 BOOK e p cE 3