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I) <br />Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, said he had contacted the South Florida Flood <br />Control District regarding aid to exterminating the hyacinths in the Sebastian River, and that <br />they agreed to furnish the 2-4 D used in the extermination. He said he also contacted the <br />Fish and Game Commission and they said they would furnish the Boat and equipment. Indian <br />River County will furnish the fuel oil to be mixed with the 2-4 D. <br />Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, stated that he had nothing as yet to,report <br />In the Johnnie Jones matter, <br />Mr. Homer C. Fletcher, Tax Assessor, appeared before the Board and stated he <br />wanted the Board's approval on an adjustment of taxes for Mattie Lou Hinton Knight, Upon <br />Motion of Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Warren andcarried, the adjustment <br />was approved. <br />Mr. H. E. Kjorsvik appeared before the Board stating he would like $307.31 per <br />0 acre for the right-of-way strip that the State wants for U. S. 91. After discussion and <br />1 <br />1 <br />0 <br />upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Watts and carried it was agreed <br />to accept the stip on an acreage price of $307.31 an acre as requested. <br />Ilk <br />VERO BEACH PRESS JOURNAL <br />Published'; Weekly Z <br />Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida - <br />I <br />;, NOTICE REQUESTING BIDS . <br />i, i The Board of County Commissioners <br />STATE OF FLORIDA of radian River County, Florida, will, <br />We feel that your committee, composed of Messrs. Wadell and Warren, were satisfied with our <br />replies to the above complaints. However, for the record, we would like to answer them point <br />by point, herein. <br />Item 1 above - was answered by leaving with you a copy of the State Forester's Time Off Sche- <br />dule, dated March 19, 1951. It was pointed out that this Policy was in. effect in thirty-five <br />other Counties currently under protection. Also mentioned was the fact that our non -fire <br />season schedule consisted of two days standby one week end and three days completely off the <br />following week end, which you agreed was a generous arrangement. <br />Item 2 above - was disproved by showing you a copy of Mr. Dempsey's resignation dated November <br />21, 1953. We can a the this <br />produce photostat of original of resignation should there be <br />further question. <br />Item 3 above - was answered by the fact that there are two people in the Indian River County <br />crew of six which are not from Indian River County. County Ranger Leavine is one of these <br />two, and he is there because no one else in the unit had sufficient knowledge and experience <br />to head up the unit. Mr. W. F. Hooker is the other man who was moved in after five different <br />local citizens declined the position he holds. <br />With reference to Item 4 above, find attached a copy of our -approved <br />please salary scale which <br />became effective �:ugusi 1, 1952, and is in use throughout our Department at the present time. <br />The Indian River County personnel salaries,are in accordance with this salary scale. <br />We have enjoyed the close cooperation which your Board has extended to us in the past. Our <br />-the <br />principal aim is to be of the most service possible to citizens of Indian River County <br />within the limits of our means. We invite constructive suggestions and criticisms from your <br />Board <br />and assure you that they will receive prompt consideration as in this case. <br />Sincerel y yours, <br />SJ Henry C. Peeples <br />Henry C. Peeples, <br />District Forester <br />Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, said he had contacted the South Florida Flood <br />Control District regarding aid to exterminating the hyacinths in the Sebastian River, and that <br />they agreed to furnish the 2-4 D used in the extermination. He said he also contacted the <br />Fish and Game Commission and they said they would furnish the Boat and equipment. Indian <br />River County will furnish the fuel oil to be mixed with the 2-4 D. <br />Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney, stated that he had nothing as yet to,report <br />In the Johnnie Jones matter, <br />Mr. Homer C. Fletcher, Tax Assessor, appeared before the Board and stated he <br />wanted the Board's approval on an adjustment of taxes for Mattie Lou Hinton Knight, Upon <br />Motion of Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Warren andcarried, the adjustment <br />was approved. <br />Mr. H. E. Kjorsvik appeared before the Board stating he would like $307.31 per <br />0 acre for the right-of-way strip that the State wants for U. S. 91. After discussion and <br />1 <br />1 <br />0 <br />upon Motion of Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Watts and carried it was agreed <br />to accept the stip on an acreage price of $307.31 an acre as requested. <br />Ilk <br />VERO BEACH PRESS JOURNAL <br />Published'; Weekly Z <br />Vero Beach, Indian River County, Florida - <br />I <br />;, NOTICE REQUESTING BIDS . <br />i, i The Board of County Commissioners <br />STATE OF FLORIDA of radian River County, Florida, will, <br />