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The Board of County met in regular session at nesday, October 19, 1966, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1966 Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, the Courthouse, Vero Beach, Florida, on Wed - at 8:30 o'clock A. M. Present were Robert W. Graves, Chairman, D. B. McCullers, Vice -Chairman, and members, Donald Macdonald, Jerre J. Haffield and Dr. B. Q. Waddell. Also present were John H. Sutherland, County Attorney; Jack Jennings, County Administrator, and Alfred H. Webber and Ruth Elliott, Deputy Clerks. Mr. Billy Roberson, County Ranger,, presented a Cooperative Equip- ment lease between Indian River County and the Florida Board of Forestry for a_ fire truck to be used by the Sebastian Volunteer Fire Department. On Motion by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Com- missioner Waddell and unanimously carried, the Chairman was authorized to execute the lease and the addendum on behalf of the County. Mr. Thomas H. Trent, Civil Defense Director, reported that '.: ; Headquartersr_is "putting pressure on" to have an emergency operating center in the County, a place where the government could continue to operate regardless of what happens. He suggested a 30° x 30° addition to the Civil Defense Building and stated that the Federal Government would pay one-half of all expenses. After discussion, Commissioner Waddell suggested that this be held in abeyance until such time that there is a definite need for space, then build to shelter specifications and the building will serve a dual purpose. 9 1966 BOOK 10 PAGE 16 ..