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Commissioner Ginn asked if Sea Oaks falls under the 1:100th restriction. Chief DeBlois said Sea Oaks has that restriction, however, they are a public /private marina which is different from Marbrisa or Indian River Trails. Commissioner Lowther received the letter from Sea Oaks (copy on file with the backup) and believed Sea Oaks should not fall under the same restriction. Chief DeBlois explained all the marinas in the county would be affected by their decision. Commissioner Ginn believed rearranging meant a different configuration for the dock. County Attorney William G. Collins read (page 132) policies 1.13 and 1.14 from the Manatee and Boating Safety Plan to assist the Board in their decision. Policy 1.13 says the 1:100 (one power boat per 100' of shoreline) shall be retained in, among others, Zone 4; and Policy 1.14 encourages expansion or upgrading existing boating facilities by considering the removal of the 1:100 shoreline ratio in other zones not including Zone 4. He reasoned that there is a direct conflict in the two policies. Attorney Collins recommended the Board amend the two policies by moving Zone 4 down into the area where it allows expansion of existing facilities, lifting that ratio, taking it out of the area where the ratio is retained, and moving it into one where it is allowed. Chairman Macht concurred. Chief DeBlois said if the Board decides to go through an amendment process, they would send a letter to the State and they also have to concur. A brief question and answer period ensued and the Board learned that the 1:100 density ratio is a common denominator utilized by all counties. When the Manatee Protection Plan was adopted in Indian River County, it was intended to supersede the 1:100 density ratio. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Neuberger, SECONDED by Commissioner Adams for discussion, to send a letter to the State Representatives informing them of the Boards interpretation of the Manatee Protection Plan. Sandra Clinger, 2680 Bobcat Trail, spoke on behalf of "Save the Manatee Club" members. Indian River County worked a long time to develop the Manatee Protection Plan and one reason it was adopted and approved by the State of Florida was because we identified critical areas, such as the Jungle Trail Narrows, where they would restrict additional boat facility development and reduce the number of powerboats accessing that area. She did not believe rearrangement was the core issue June 3, 2003 15