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Albert 'Guy' Sullivan, City Fire Chief, appeared before the Board on behalf of the Fire Department and reported the County fire truck was six or seven years old and requested the County purchase a new chassis and cab and have the pumps repaired. Mr. Sullivan was advised that after receiving a financial report from the Clerk further consideration would be given in the matter. Walter T. Erickson, Attorney, appeared before the Board in behalf of Clifford Lamar asking that he be parolled to him or some other responsible person for the balance of his sentence. He had been put,in jail on a drunk charge. The Board decided to parole Mr. Lamar for the balance of his sentence to Walter Erickson with the understanding that if Mr. Lamar should take a drink he will be picked back up for the balance of his term and not be allowed to work. This motion was made by Waddell and seconded by Commissioner Hamilton and carried. Sheriff L. B. O'Steen appeared before the Board and requested the Board adver- tise for bids on steel for the first story of the new jail. On Motion made by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton and carried, Attorney S. N. Smith, Jr. was requested to prepare a notice inviting bids for this equipment. Rev. C. W. Owens; Mr. Jennings, Sanitary Officer of the County Health Department; C. C. Massey and T. R. Cadenhead, appeared before the Board and stated that they had a sanitary problem around Wabasso and asked if they might be given some land for a County Dump. The Board asked Ed Carter to check on land and report to the Board as to where would be a good place for a dumping ground. They also stated that they would like to have, and needed, a caution light or at least some good signs at the school crossing and Graves Packing House on the Highway in Wabasso. Mr. Carter was asked to contact the State Road Department with regard to this matter. Major Mason appeared before the Board and told them that the American Legion and other factions had planned to hold a County Fair here to be held the last week in March, containing exhibits from the schools, farm products, fruit, etc. Homer Fletcher appeared before the Board and the following described assessments on the 1952 Tag Roll were approved for corrections. J Lot 3. Tract B. Ocean Corporation S/D Lot L, Tract S; Ocean Corporation SO Lot K, Tract 3, Ocean Corporation S/D NJ of Lot 5, Block 2, Sacoby's Addition Lot H. Tract B, Ocean Corporation S/D Lot T, Tract B, Ocean Corporation S/D Lot C, Tract B, Ocean Corporation S/D Lot M. Tract B, Ocean Corporation S/D Lot G, Tract B, Ocean Corporation S/D Lot A. Tract B, Ocean Corporation S/D All were corrected for the following reason: Construction of building not advanced sufficient- ly for taxable purposes on January 1, 1952. Bond of E. W. Vickers, member Mosquito Control Board in the sum of $59000.00 with National Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, was filed with Douglas Baker, Clerk of Circuit Court, December 30,, 1952, as provided by law. Notary Public Bond for Grace W. Richardson in the sum of 0500.00 with American Fire and Casualty Company as surety was approved January 2, 1953 by Douglas Baker, Clerk as provided by law.