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activities in close proximity to swimming activities in <br />Indian River County. <br />Commissioner Davis voiced opposition to the proposed Ordinance. He stated that <br />currently, there were already rules restricting fishing at the guarded beaches, the County's <br />Ordinance would have no effect on the City's beaches, and the best option would be for the State <br />to develop a policy regarding this matter. <br />Attorney Polackwich provided a legal opinion to the Board, conveying the State's <br />preemption regulations on salt water fishing, problems he perceives with Volusia County's <br />Ordinance, and the necessity to create a legally defensible Ordinance <br />Vice Chairman Solari did not want to penalize the 99% of law abiding citizens for the <br />thoughtless actions of a few, and declared that the County could not provide a protective <br />envelope over all of the activities of its citizens. <br />Commissioner Wheeler, citing personal experiences as an angler, was not convinced that <br />shark fishing poses a danger to the public, but acknowledged that it definitely creates that <br />perception. He supported the Ordinance because it will not prohibit shark fishing, but will allow <br />an officer or lifeguard to regulate unsafe situations. <br />Sheriff Deryl Loar provided input regarding enforcement of the proposed Ordinance. <br />Doug Distl, representing Carlton Properties, urged the Board to address this situation, <br />and declared that the County would not wish to be known as the "Shark Fishing Capital" of <br />Florida. <br />Chairman O'Bryan, while acknowledging the State preemption issues and the need for <br />the State to examine this issue, supported directing the County Attorney to review the Ordinance <br />to see if it would be legally defensible. <br />20 <br />June 1, 2010 <br />