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FRIDAY. -DEC EMBER 2$. 1951
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County met at the Court House
in special meeting at 10:00 o'clock A. M., Friday, December 28, 1951 with the following members
present: Tom N. Stewart, Chairman;.W. C. Graves, Jr., H. C. Watts, J. J. F. Hamilton and Aubrey
L. Waddell. Also present were Sherman N. Smith, Jr., Attorney; E. E. Carter, Road and Bridge
Superintendent; L. B. O'Steen, Sheriff; and Douglas Baker, Clerk.
Chairman Stewart announced this meeting was called for the purpose of discussing
and considering Rights of Way problems relating to Road U. S. #1, and such other business as
might be properly brought before this Board.
Judge L. M. Merriman, State Road Right of Way Attorney, was present and the Board
did discuss road rights of way matters relating to U. S. #1, and committees were appointed to
take action as to several matters and problems.
Mr. E. M. Becton, representing the Mosquito Control District, appeared before
the Board and requested sufficient space at the grounds of the County barns for the placing of
equipment owned by the Indian River Farms Drainage District under shelter, and discussed with
the Board the possibility of a savings to the citizens and tax payers of the County by working
together with the Board, notonly in providing shelter and space for said equipment, but also re-
garding maintenance and repair work of the equipment. The Board received this request and sug-
gestion with favor, and upon motion of Commissioner Graves, seconded by Commissioner Waddell and
unanimously carried, E. E. Carter, Road and Bridge Superintendent, was appointed by the Board to
work with Mr. Becton along the suggested lines and also that they contact members of the Indian
River Farms Drainage District Board in order that a similar arrangement be made with them.
Chairman Tom N. Stewart presented to the Board his resignation to become effec-
tive not later than December 31, 1951 and stated that the reason for doing so was that he plan-
ned to move from the District which he represented to another part of the County. Mr. Stewart
further stated that it had been a real pleasure to cooperate with the Board and had the satis-
faction of feeling that all the Members together had done a great deal for the County. In con-
nection with his resignation, Chairman Stewart also stated that Mr. Allison Warren would be ap-
pointed to fulfill his position to become effective January 1, 1952•
County Commissioner,'b bond for Miles Allison Warren in the sum of $2,000.00 with
U. S. Fidelty and Guaranty Company of Maryland, as surety, was approved.
Notary Public bond for Agatha B. Snyder in the sum of $500.00 with Lumbermen's
Mutual Casualty Company, Chicago, Illinois, was approved by Douglas Baker, Clerk Circuit Court,
December 8, 1951 as provided by law.
Notary Public bond for Kay A. Daily in the sum of $500.00 with American Fire and
Casualty Company, Orlando, Florida, was approved by Douglas Baker, Clerk Circuit Court, December
129 1951, as provided by law.
There being no further business, on motion duly made, seconded and carried, the
Board then adjourned to meet at 10:00 o'clock A. M., Friday, January 4. 1952 for the next regu-
lar meeting in lieu of Tuesday, January 1, 1952, which is New Year's.
ATTER • CHAIRMAN