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SEP 15 1982- max. . 51 PAGE P Mr. Cook emphasized that this particular Lodge has been without a lodge home since its inception 34 years fi ago. He then reviewed at length the history of the DAV's request that they be allowed to lease the Welfare Building. Commander Robert Clark confirmed the DAV's disappoint- ment and disillusionment upon learning that the Judge apparently will be making permanent use of the Welfare Building, for at least two years. He informed the Board that even though it had been indicated that the DAV might be allowed to lease this building to aid them in their efforts to establish their own home, the DAV is now taking the Commission off the hook and asking that their request to_, lease the building be withdrawn. They realize this Board has no legal obligation to furnish them with quarters, and they are taking their request to the Vero Beach City Council. The Board expressed appreciation of the DAV's attitude, but stated that while they felt the DAV should pursue their option with the City, they would like to have them keep their option open with the County as the use of this building might prove to be a viable alternative sometime in the future. Veterans Service Officer Cook commented on the parking. problem at the Welfare Building and felt there would be a problem getting the VFW to allow a use of their parking facilities because they are open daily from 10:00 until 2:00. He then informed the Board that the City of Vero Beach has five acres across from the City cemetery, and he believed they will give the DAV one acre. Commissioner Lyons felt that would be fine and stated that he frankly would have trouble with the DAV having a permanent use of the Welfare Building because, as the County grows, the Health Departmentwillhave to be expanded. 76