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<br />th <br />Tim Adams <br />, 426 SW Maple Street, Sebastian, a 5 generation commercial fisherman, <br />initially thought the purchase was an excellent idea, but felt it had become a contentious item. He <br />said this project was intended not to be a tourist attraction, but rather a historical working <br />waterfront project. He felt it was inappropriate to use tourist tax money. <br /> <br />th <br />Fred Mensing <br />, 7580 129 Street, Sebastian, absolutely favored the project. He can <br />remember fish houses from a long time ago. The heritage is still there but waterfront access is <br />disappearing. He wanted two (2) homes near this property bought as well. <br /> <br />Mike Baker <br />, President of the Port Salerno Commercial Fisherman’s Dock Authority, lives <br />in Stuart. He wanted the committee to understand sustainable commercial fisheries. He felt the <br />project would benefit the community. <br /> <br />Ital Veron <br />, 280 Pepper Tree Drive, thought the asking price was for waterfront property, <br />but 80% of it is not waterfront. He said the entire property needed to be raised. Mr. Veron also <br />stated the hurricanes destroyed the original property, and this is not historic property. He declared <br />it would be a theme development and he did not want government involved in private enterprise. <br />He wanted current issues resolved first such as the overcrowded jail, etc. <br /> <br />Michael Fitzpatrick <br />, S. Easy Street, Sebastian, owns On the Hook Restaurant and would <br />lose it if the County bought the property. He will stand on the lease, although he liked the idea of <br />a working waterfront. He felt it was amiss that no one approached him to let him know he would <br />loose his lease. <br /> <br />The Chairman called a recess at 10:28 a.m. for closed captioning purpose and reconvened <br />the meeting at 10:38 a.m. <br /> <br />April 18, 2006 <br />13 <br /> <br />