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JAN 19 1983 Jeannette Lier, member - of the Hutchinson Island Resource Planning and Management Committee, stated that it would be much easier doing a good job in this committee if she had a specific idea of what the Commission wished. Commissioner Lyons, who also is a member of the new Study Committee, believed the committee has a very open charter which would allow them to take in more territory than originally intended. He did not wish them to solve problems we don't think we have. Commissioner Scurlock concurred and felt very strongly that local issues should be addressed locally. Pat Corrigan, local rancher and land owner, believed that Commissioner Scurlock has expressed his concern that this study could result in the State becoming more and more deeply involved in matters that should be handled locally. Commissioner Fletcher commented that he generally is not in favor of squandering monies on broad range studies; this however, is a study that has been ordered, and he was in favor of having the Resolution expanded to include water resources planning, waste management planning and wetlands reclamation planning so that we can get a whole overview. He believed that if the State does make any threats, we can handle them at the time they occur. Commissioner Wodtke had no problem if this committee wants to consult with us, but did not want that group to come up with a recommendation as to what is going to occur in Indian River County. He emphasized that we are doing our own water study, and did not feel we want someone else to do the same study. Commissioner Fletcher continued to argue that we need the overall report, but it was generally felt we might get not only the report, but also a set of conditions. COMMISSIONER SCURLOCK CALLED FOR THE QUESTION to adopt Resolution 83-7. It was voted on and carried 4 to 1 with Commissioner Fletcher voting in opposition. 56