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0 D 1 i 1 0 1 1 0 Minutes of May 5th meeting were read and the same approved upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Watts and carried. Dr. Ben Wyman, quad -county health unit Director, appeared before the Board and discussed sanitation in this County and stated that Gene Hadden would be back in this position June 15th, and that he would recommend a salary of $300.00 per month. This was approved on Motion of Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried. Dr. Wyman further stated that Mr. Jennings, the present Sanitarian, would continue his duties until July 1st. Dr. Wyman further stated that they were in need of a half-time clerk at the Health Center. The Board discussed the day or days which Dr. Wyman was present in Vero Beach and suggested that a system of rotation be considered with the other counties of the District. Walter Erickson, Attorney at Law, representing the Indian River County Beverage Dealers Association, was present together with J. H. Waddell and requested that he be advised at such time as the Board of County Commissioners would consider designating the hours of sale of alcholic beverages in Indian River County as provided in Chapter 429156, Laws of Florida, 1953 Legislature,and that he would like to be present and heard at such time as the matter was discussed. Mr. Erickson was told that he would be informed as requested and suggested that if all three of the incorporated municipalities within the County would agree upon uniform hours it would more or less solve the problem in so far as the decision of the Board was concerned. Mr. H. C. Rumrill was present and presented a plat for Charlie McGriff and requested same to be approved with streets 40 feet in width. After considerable discussion in the matter, on Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner,: Watts and carried, the Board denied said request and said that the width of the streets must be 70 feet before they would be willing to appm ve same. The E. & I. Intangible Tax Roll for 1952 was presented and approved. Reverend Owens of Wabasso was present and requested the County to install ropes and piling at the Wabasso Beach as a safety measure and Ed Carter was requested to estimate and advise the Board the approximate cost of same. Reverend Owens also called the Board's attention to the fatal accident of recent date which occured at the Wabasso road intersection and requested that a speed zone be designated and also renewed his request for a caution light to be placed at said intersection. On Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried, George Heath, Attorney, was instructed to prepare resolution relating to the above speed zone and also one for the Gloria Gardens area south of Vero Beach on the Old Dixie Highway. The following was appointed Deputy Sheriff by L. B. O'•Steen, Sheriff and Douglas, Baker, Clerk announced that said appointment had been filed with him. Name Precinct 4 Address Baynard Barnes #2 Wabasso, Florida Deputy Sheriff Bonds in the sum of $1,000.00 with the Home Indemnity Insurance Company were approved for Rudy Hubbard, L. W. Vann and John G. Wegenka. Mrs. Anne Christensen, County Welfare Case Worker appeared before the Board and made a report of her activities for the Month of May.. Said report was received and filed with the Clerk. The Board instructed George Heath, attorney to direct a letter to all of the Doctors within the County stating the Board would not be responsible for any County patients unless first approved by MA. Anne.Christensen, County Welfare Case Worker.