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w E1;UK 1 PAI'1630 A letter was received from the Hospital Trustees with regard to acquiring lots adjacent to the hospital. The County Engineer was requested to advise the Trustees that the lots in question are owned by the City of Vero Beach and that they would have to make the request to them. The County Engineer presented a tentative plan for a subdivision for Mr. Ben Walker and stated that Mr. Walker would like to dedicate a 50 foot right-of-way on Lateral H when the same is plated. After some discussion and upon Motion made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald and unanimously carried, the 50 foot right-of- way was allowed. The County Engineer stated that that part of Roseland Road from the Railroad to the New U. S. No. 1 needed re -surfacing. Motion was made by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and unanimously carried, that the County acquire an 80 foot right-of-way before re -surfacing. Considerable discussion was had on methods to expedite acquisi- tion of road right-of-way in order to make use of the money that is now available. It was agreed that the Board and everybody concerned should work together in order to speed up the right-of-way program. The County Engineer was asked to request the State Road Depart- ment to make an immediate survey on right-of-way for Indian River Drive. A letter recommending speed zones in the Gifford area was pre- -sented to the Board by the Sheriff's Department. Motion was made by Commissioner'Maedonald, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton and unanimously carried, that the speed on North Gifford Road be 35 miles per hour from U. S. 1 to 38th Avenue and 45 miles per hour from 38th Avenue to King's Highway as recommended by the Sheriff. Motion was made by Commissioner Waddell, seconded by CommissionerMacdonald and unanimously 'carried, that the recommendations of the Sheriff for South Gifford Road be sent to.the State'Road Department.