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The matter of the fire departments using fire hydrants of the several franchise holders was brought before the Board and after some discussion in the matter the County Attorney was requested to write the holders of water and sewer franchises with regard to the fire departments being able to use their fire hydrants. General Development Utilities, Inc. filed a petition for a franchinse .for water and sewer and notice of public hearing was ordered published upon Motion made by Commissioner McCullers, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and carried. A letter from Harold A. Scott of Reynolds, Smith and Hills was read in which he enclosed a copy of a letter from the Central and Southe m Florida Flood Control District indicating that the District is carrying forward the idea which were expressed at the meeting held in Melbourne on February 5th. A letter was read from Eugene Lyon, City Manager of Vero Beach re- questing a meeting with the Board of County Commissioners and the County Attorney to discuss providing fire service in unincorporated areas in the County. The Deputy Clerk was requested to get in touch with Mr. Lyons and see if a meeting could be arranged between all interested parties for March 10th at 8:oo o'clock P. M. in the City Council Meeting Room. Red Blanton appeared before the Board regarding the right of way re- quired by the State from the Primitive Baptist Church in Winter Beach and. stated that the Board members of the Church stated they would take the appraised value of the overall property ,which is $5685.00. Commissioner Macdonald stated he felt the County should not become involved in real- estate transactions and also he did not feel he would be fair to the rest of ttre Taxpayers of the County if we bought their property. After some further discussion in the matter, the Board made a firm offer of $1,000.00 for the right of way needed by the State.