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Keith Thompson thought this was an important part of history and wanted the <br />Board to vote in favor of the land acquisition. <br />Bill Hagerty, neighbor, voiced concerns over increasing the river access, how it <br />would be accomplished, and the parking problems that would be associated with it. He wanted the <br />property left as it is. <br />Garrett Donlin, 1010 Morningside Drive, said his property abuts the Jones's <br />property. He wanted the property to be preserved because of its historical significance, and said it <br />reflects the "perfect mix of commercial fishing and farming," which is what the pioneers needed to <br />Richard Jones, owner of the property, gave an account of his life and property. He <br />said he wanted the property sold to the County so it would leave him a heritage, and he asked the <br />Board for their consideration. <br />Lenora Mustapick felt that purchasing the property would be a strategic move to <br />save a slice of "pioneer life." <br />Jens Tripson, 2525 14th Street, encouraged the County to purchase the property, <br />and suggested the eastern 14 acres of the property be kept as agriculture. <br />Ruth Stanbridge, 4835 66th Avenue, County Historian and former County <br />Commissioner, felt the property has been a valuable asset to the County. She said it took 15 years <br />to get the Jungle Trail on the National Historic Register but thought it would only take about two <br />months to get the Jones property on the register. She encouraged the Board to continue the legacy <br />for Indian River County citizens and the generations to follow. <br />22 <br />March 4, 2008 <br />