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1] 1 1 LJ 0 1 1 0 4411 It was brought to the Board's attention that the Roseland Spotter Service needed a telephone and tower, that spotters were available but were in need of telephone service. The B oard authorized the installation of the telephone and to pay the cost of the installation of $6.00 plus a service charge of $4.00 per month. Commissioner Waddell suggested that the Board set in motion plans to construct a building on the land owned by the County near the present Health Center in order that offices In the present Courthouse building might be moved up there in order to provide for additional space which was needed by the County Officials here in the Courthouse. The Board was in general agreement as to the suggestion and Clerk Baker was requested to invite all of the local architects to meet with the Board at a special meeting to be held at 2:00 P. M. November 16th for further consideration and discussion in the matter. Notary Public Bond for J. A. Peterson in the sum of $500.00 with Home Indemnity Company as surety was approved by Douglas Baker, Clerk of the Circuit Court as provided by law. Notary Public Bonds for Lillie M. Galiano and Ruby L. Oliver, each in the'sum of $500.00 with American Surety Company as Surety were approved by Douglas Baker, Clerk of Circuit Court as provided by law. Mr. John Tripson and Eli C. Walker, Jr. talked to the Board about setting up a scholarship fund for Indian River County, however, no action was taken in the matter. Mr. J. S. Miller appeared before the Board and stated that he wanted to develop two lots in Jandreau Subdivison North of the City Park and further, he would like to see State Road AIA shifted 75' to the Nest with the assumption that the present drive by Clark Rice's pier would be abandoned. It was stated that a 100 foot right of way could be obtained through Lots I to 9 inclusive, Jandreau Subdivision between the City Park and Clark Rice's road which runs West and that at such time as the new AIA road was opened to traffic the right of way of the present or old road would revert to adjoining property owners. Upon Motion made by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried, it was decided that the County request the State Road Department to realign the proposed State Road A -1-A from the North line of Bethel -By -The -Sea Subdivision to the North line of Lot 9, Jandreau Subdivision, in order that the right-of-way through this area will be shifted 75 feet to the West in Lots 1 and 2, Jandremu Subdivision, with the agreement with the affected property owners that they will now convey a, 100 foot right of way through this area in consideration of the County and the State Road Department agreeing to abandon the present right of way of A -1-A through the affected property when the new one is built. Flip Lloyd, representing the Safety Council, appeared before the.Board and stated that after having investigated a petition bearing 54 signatures of citizens in the Gifford area requesting that the Board support them in getting a traffic light in Gifford, that in the opinion of the Safety Council a traffic light was not feasible and would not solve the pro- blem but recommended that a red blinker or flash light be placed at the North and South ends of the dangerous area in Gifford. It was moved by Commissioner Warren, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and carried, that the Board accept the recommendation of the Safety Council and request the State Road Department to make a survey and determine the status of the area. E. E. Carter Road G Bridge Superintendent was requested to grade the road West of Emerson and one mile South of Oliver Knowles, which was badly needed. Mrs. Anne Christensen, County Welfare Case Iforker,.appeared before the Board and made a report of her activities for the Month of October and said report was ordered filed with the Clerk. She also gave a Five Dollar refund on groceries for Henry Bryant, which was deposited by Douglas Baker, Clerk in the General Fund.