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Sheriff Loar responded to Vice Chairman Solari's queries, and spoke about the training <br />process for the Sheriff's personnel, who would have to learn how to assess whether an angler <br />was actually shark fishing. He also provided his opinion on the enforceability of the proposed <br />Ordinance. <br />Penny Chandler, President, Indian River Chamber of Commerce, asked the <br />Commissioners to make a clear distinction between shoreline fishing and the practices of <br />chumming and blood baiting. <br />A brief discussion ensued wherein Commissioners discussed whether the regulation of <br />the practices of chumming and blood baiting were an avenue they wished to pursue. Chairman <br />O'Bryan felt that the proposal would basically prohibit shark fishing in any area. <br />Doug Distl, representing Carlton Homeowners Association, offered to train the Sheriff's <br />deputies, reminded the Board of the petition opposing shark fishing which had been given to <br />them, and urged the Commissioners to listen to the people. <br />Curtis (inaudible surname), Vero Beach, opposed the proposed Ordinance because he <br />felt it would keep young people from being able to experience shoreline fishing. <br />There being no further speakers, the Chairman closed the Public Hearing. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Vice Chairman Solari, <br />SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, to DENY adoption <br />of the proposed Ordinance restricting shark fishing <br />activities in close proximity to swimming activities. <br />Extensive debate continued, as each Board member further clarified his stance on this <br />issue. <br />14 <br />July 13, 2010 <br />