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Bob Adair, Chairman Agriculture Advisory Committee (AAC) said that the <br />purpose of the seismic studies was to obtain a picture of a complicated set of geological <br />formations underground. He said that the data would be compiled into an updated study, which <br />would serve to help locate suitable and unsuitable mining sites. Regarding the hydrology report, <br />it must be site specific, and certified, if possible. He stated that a professional geologist could <br />review the report to make sure that it conforms to the established rules or requirements for the <br />data. <br />Vice Chairman Davis asked Mr. Cramer if the reports he received were certified, <br />and Mr. Cramer stated that he believed so. <br />Mr. Cramer then presented his views on the seismology report, and responded to <br />the Board's questions and comments regarding the depth of the Hawthorn Layer, and the depths <br />of aggregate and sand mines. <br />Mr. Adair related that a seismic fault was found south of John's Island in 1958, <br />and that it was very important to do the overall seismic study to determine if there would be <br />problems in the future. He thereafter responded to questions regarding sinkholes and the existing <br />seismic fault. <br />Russell Herman, Friends of St. Sebastian River, suggested that the <br />recommendations stipulate that the applicants must pay for a County -designated firm to do their <br />report. <br />Johnathan Ferguson, Ruden McClosky, Pt. St. Lucie, objected to the notion that <br />hydrologists might prepare biased and unprofessional reports. He then commented on <br />Recommendation Nos. 1.13; 4; and 7, as follows: <br />5 <br />October 6, 2008 <br />