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SOCK 48 PAPE 269 <br />available, but because of the need for long range plans, <br />plus the likelihood of security problems due to the <br />remoteness of the area and lack of development, the <br />committee could not recommend building a boat ramp there at <br />this time. <br />Discussion followed as to the funding available, which <br />is approximately $57,000, and also the possible location of <br />a boat ramp in relation to future bridges to the islands. <br />Commissioner Bird stated that he basically had been in favor <br />of the boat ramp even though the committee felt it was <br />premature, and Chairman Lyons stated that he also had a <br />problem -with this because he believed it will be a long time <br />before Round Island Park can be developed. <br />Mr. Powers, one of the county residents making the <br />request for a boat ramp, asked if the committee is saying <br />they do not want to build a ramp on the island at this time, <br />and Commissioner Bird stated that they did not even consider <br />one on the island and felt it was premature to build a ramp <br />anywhere in that area pending additional planning and more <br />development in the surrounding area. <br />Mr. Powers pointed out that there is a road; they do <br />launch in this area now; and there are generally 2 or 3 cars <br />there all the time that have boats in the water. <br />Discussion followed as to doing something on a <br />temporary basis to help, and Mr. Powers felt about an <br />hour's work with a backhoe and adding some gravel to flatten <br />out the area would be a great help since the area is only <br />-r <br />large enough to launch one boat at a time now. <br />Commissioner Bird asked the Administrator if he could <br />meet with Mr. Powers on site to see what could be done, and <br />the Administrator believed the County crew could do <br />something if it is not too extensive. <br />The Board agreed to make this an administrative matter. <br />46 <br />