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Ms. Boyd supported having the second hydrology report. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan was concerned about going with the SJRWMD's <br />evaluation of a permit, since SJRWMD did not have the requirement for one year of baseline <br />well monitoring, which is included in the County's proposed amendments to the LDR's. <br />Mr. Taub agreed that a baseline data should be required, and revealed that the <br />data is typically available on databases by the Water Management District, or on USGS <br />monitoring locations, and is used as a model. He thereafter responded to questions from <br />Commissioner O'Bryan about monitoring wells. <br />Mr. Kramer wondered who would be telling the miners where to place their <br />wells. He feared that conflicts would arise from having two different entities, SJRWMD and the <br />County, directing where the monitoring wells need to be placed. He divulged that SJRWMD <br />requires a series of well batteries to be installed prior to the commencement of excavation. <br />A brief discussion ensued between Commissioners, Mr. Kramer, and Mr. Taub <br />regarding who would best be qualified to dictate where the monitoring wells would go, with <br />Commissioner O'Bryan stating his preference to have the determination made by the USGS. <br />Mr. Taub presented scientific explanation regarding dewatering and the <br />monitoring wells. <br />Mr. Adair believed it would be foolhardy to eliminate a second opinion on the <br />hydrology report; discussed the importance of having done a hydrogeology study of the County; <br />and said there was reason to make County regulations very strict. <br />12 <br />December 8, 2008 <br />