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since you cannot retain something that has not been applied. She strongly encouraged the Board to <br />consider going through the formal amendment process that takes place every two years with the <br />Marine Advisory Narrows Watershed Action Committee (MANWAC). <br />Bill Beardslee, 621 Tomahawk Trail, said Indian River Trails Association was seeking the <br />lifting of restrictions regarding the berthing of powerboats in their two residential marinas. <br />Jane Warren, who lives at the Bayou, asked the Board to keep in mind that sailboats utilize <br />less RPMs and are less destructive to manatees than powerboats. Also, she asked that they consider <br />the size of boats, especially those without heads, which helps to keep the water cleaner. <br />David Cox, 9545 Periwinkle, a member of the Audubon Society, felt a number of other <br />applicants would be coming forward if the Board makes a decision on a project -by -project basis. <br />In reply to Commissioner Ginn, Commissioner Lowther relayed the issues discussed at the <br />MANWAC meeting that were denied and that they recognized there are some loopholes in the <br />MPP. In August the Plan will be up for review. <br />Commissioner Adams concluded that the Board needs to be consistent and the amendment <br />process would give the necessary structure to the MANWAC plan. It would set the parameters of <br />what issues need to be considered that would have an effect. <br />Chief DeBlois said the plan is revised every two years and the next revision will be possible <br />in August 2003. <br />Commissioner Neuberger WITHDREW his motion. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Neuberger, SECONDED BY <br />Commissioner Adams, the Board approved going through the Manatee <br />Protection Plan amendment process scheduled for August 2003. <br />11.D.1. WELLNESS PROGRAM PROPOSAL - INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />RECREATION DEPARTMENT - "TONS OF FUN II" <br />Director of Recreation Cliff Crawford reviewed the components of the Program consisting <br />of education, physical exercise and weight management, in order to create a healthy lifestyle. They <br />will extend the program to include County employees and hope to have a positive impact on the <br />residents and the community. <br />June 3, 2003 16 <br />