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C� Commissioner Adams asked to hear from the gentlemen from the Gifford Cemetery Association. From personal experience, she knew that the cost for rehabilitating an old building could be overwhelming. Clyde Hayes, 4705 35' Avenue, believed that the Cemetery Association could get the help to bring this building up to Code. They wished to purchase it, get the permits, and do the work. He assured the Commissioners that the workers who have volunteered are accustomed to taking an old building and making it like new. They intended to use it as a meeting room and also for recreational uses. He believed the location to be suitable for their intended purpose. When asked by Commissioner Adams as to the cost of such a renovation, Mr. Hayes advised that had been estimated at $30,000; it would cost much more to build a new building. Commissioner Adams assured Mr. Hayes that the Board wished to do what they can to help, but that others had tried with this building and nothing had been accomplished. Mr. Hayes assured her that they would plan it out before they started. Commissioner Stanbridge pointed out that she favored saving historical buildings, but this one she believed could not be saved and the volunteers and proponents should start working toward a new building. Mr. Hayes asked not to be judged by what the Jaycees and other groups did with this building in the past. They have a non-profit cemetery to support, they provide free burials, and they need to keep it going. There is some income for operations and they have some money now. Commissioner Ginn suggested they use the Gifford Community Center for their meetings and the many recreational opportunities there. Commissioner Adams was concerned about the provision of recreation services by the cemetery association. December 7, 1999 89 • BOOK PACE