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should be large enough to help support the additional enforcement effort. Within the marina, there <br />is an educational program for the boaters to make sure they understand the MPP and make sure our <br />captains are responsible and know the waterways. <br /> <br />The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard regarding this matter. <br />Hearing none, the Chairman closed the public hearing. <br /> <br />Commissioner Macht thought it would be naïve to say this is not an intensification <br />of use where it should be avoided. The lack of sea grass is a result of various pollutants; there is <br />minimal flushing action in the Lagoon. We continue to have problems with shoreline erosion and <br />unsafe conditions for smaller boats, both caused by the wakes of large powerboats. This marina’s <br />location, a great fishing spot, was called the Gifford Fingers. When the marina project first came <br />along it was to remain open for fishermen. He thought the marina should remain with the previous <br />allocations. <br />Although Vice Chairman Neuberger would normally agree with Commissioner <br />Macht’s sentiments, he noted that the other regulating agencies had no objections. <br />Commissioner Lowther agreed with Vice Chairman Neuberger. <br />Chairman Ginn pointed out that sailboats usually have motors and most often she <br />sees them under power in the Lagoon. <br />Commissioner Adams noted that because the river is so shallow there is a limited <br />use of sailboats. Powerboats on the river will always be controversial but they can still be <br />launched on ramps and use the river. Because this has come through the whole review process and <br />she has seen empty slips that do not attract sailboat owners, she believed the Board should grant <br />approval. <br /> <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, seconded by <br />Commissioner Lowther, the Board by a vote of 3-2 <br />(Chairman Ginn and Commissioner Macht opposed) <br />June 8, 2004 <br />13 <br /> <br />