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JUN 19 1995 BOOK 6 REQUEST FROM WABASSO CIVIC CLUB FOR USE OF CAFETERIA OF DOUGLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Reverend Ervin Cartwright came before the Board to present a petition signed by citizens of Wabasso requesting the use of the old Douglas Elementary School cafeteria for community affairs, copy of which petition is on file in the Office of the Clerk. Reverend Cartwright believed that the Board is aware that the building was almost condemned for over two years before anything was even done on the property; so, it seems definite the Commissioners have no interest in the building. The School Board after using the building for over 17 years just left it desti- tute. No one had any interest in the building or the grounds, and the community had to pitch in and clean up the grounds. Reverend Cartwright stated that the property was originally donated by poor sharecroppers, and there was no stipulation that it would go back to the rightful owners if the school was ever condemned. He, therefore, felt it would only seem fair that the community should be able to use the cafeteria. He emphasized they are not asking the county to move out, but they would like to be able to use the cafeteria permanently. Reverend Cartwright thanked General Services Director Dean for letting them use the building to the end of this month until they could come before the Board to get permission to use the building as they have been doing. He also thanked the Florida Community Health Center who let the electricity stay on till the end of the month. The Reverend reported that they have a meeting scheduled for the 20th of this month. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bowman, to allow the Wabasso Civic Club to use the Douglas School cafeteria as requested and request that they coordinate with the County Attorney's office to make sure we have proper insurance coverage. 46