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A letter dated July 3, 1968 and Resolution #2005 was received from the City of Vero Beach regarding the erection of a second bridge across the Indian River and acquisition of right-of-way for reconstruction of State Route #60. No action was taken by the Board. The Board of County Commissioners then adjourned at 12:00 o'clock Noon and reconvened. at 1:30 o'clock P. M. After some discussion regarding the settling of. the Courthouse foundations, a Motion was made by Commissioner Dritenbas, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried that the Board • hire Universal. Engineering Testing Company to make a test on the Courthouse in accordance with the offer in their letter of February 21, 1968. Chairman Robert W. Graves submitted his resignation as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. On a Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian, the resignation of Robert W. Graves as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners was unanimously accepted, with regret. Vice Chairman D. B. McCullers, acting as Chairman of the Board, then asked for nominations for Chairman. Commissioner Bogosian nominated Jack U. Dritenbas as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners; Commissioner Macdonald seconded the nomination and Jack U. Dritenbas was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. Commissioner Dritenbas then took the seat as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and thanked the Board for their confidence in him. The County Administrator reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Miller of the Hospital Board regarding Dempster Dumpsters, a type of disposal unit which could be very well utilized in the park areas. On a Motion made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Bogosian and unanimously carried the Administrator was authorized to acquire a number, not to exceed fourteen, of the Demster Dumpsters at a cost of $10.00 each. 11 410$ JUL 10 19R4