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Dr. Richard Baker, President of the Audubon Society, expressed his concerns <br />regarding the omission of plans for stormwater facilities in this project, and possible <br />damage to sea grasses and fish. He was also concerned about dredging, which heretofore <br />had not been included in any of the project plans. <br />The Board and Dr. Baker discussed the pros and cons of dredging, and Dr. Baker <br />reminded everyone there is an alternate site for a boat dock on 45th Street, Gifford Docks. <br />The advantages to using this site include cheaper cost, close proximity to the intercoastal, a <br />lack of sea grass, and the increased depth of the water. <br />Vice Chair Bowden suggested that the Board re-examine this plan. Commissioner <br />O'Bryan agreed and communicated the importance of proceeding with the application (due <br />by the end of March) for the grant money. It was noted that the grant money is site specific. <br />Chairman Wheeler wanted to research the Gifford Dock project and felt there could <br />be two boat ramps. <br />Bob Johnson voiced his impatience with the delays on this item, and encouraged <br />the board to make the decision to build the ramp. <br />Dr. Baker cautioned the Board that they would be spending 1.3 million dollars and <br />end up with a non-functioning dock, unless dredging is done, which is a whole different <br />issue. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Davis, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner O'Bryan, the Board unanimously approved <br />Resolution 2007-026, under the Florida Inland Navigation <br />March 13, 2007 28 <br />