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Upon Motion by Commissioner Loy, second by Commissioner Massey, the.,Board unanimously voted to notify the public that applications for Civil Defense Director will be accepted until March 8, 1971; and that qualifications will be available in the Clerk's office. Motion was made by Commissioner Massey, seconded by Commissioner Loy and unanimously carried that the Administrator be directed to write a letter of commendation to Fred Prestin for:the excellent performance of his duties as Civil Defense Director. Mrs. Ammons, appearing in quest of the use of Pleasant Ridge School, was told to continue working on plans for the usage of the School, and the Board deferred action for another two weeks. Reverend Farr, appearing in behalf of the Ministerial Association presented the following Resolution: R E S O L U T I O N The Ministerial Association of Indian River County, Florida believes that in order to promote the spiritual growth of the community it is necessary to look to the underlying conditions whi ch„`hsvn_ to-do, idt#- tho "dignity- of man: and- the . iir- which man lives, and particulariy the root causes of crime and delinquency, many of which stem from the common enemies of mankind: disease, poverty and indifference by man as to the conditions under which his fellowman lives. One of the problems with which this Association has been concerned is the question of housing. An investigation has.disclosed that there are many people living in Indian River County, in sub -standard homes, which in turn reflect upon the standards of, children that are raised In such surroundings, and reflect back to delinquency and crime; and, that there is also a scarcity of homes in which people in the lower income groups can live commensurate with their incomes, and that, therefore, there is a demanding need for.something to be done to correct these conditions, so as to bring about a better standard of living for our people which not only will be toward their spiritual growth, and uplifting, but will also be for the economic growth and expansion of the community. It has long been said that what is everybody's business is nobody's business. It is, therefore, the belief of this Association that immediate action should be taken to establish a housing authority in the City of Vero Beach and also in Indian River County, which authority when established would be charged with the respon- sibility of moving forward in the housing field to correct the deficiencies which we have enumerated. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, in regular meeting assembled, that we do respectfully request and urge the City Council of the City of Vero Beach and the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, without further delay, to take the steps necessary to establish within their respective jurisdictions, a housing authority under the provisions of Chapter 421 of the Laws of Florida. c A FEB 1 a'97, K