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look into the possibility of obtaining some State <br />boat funds for development of the area. <br />In discussion, Commissioner Bird asked what effect this <br />will have on the priority of developing Earman Lsland and <br />Director Thomas explained that Earman Island is an entirely <br />separate issue. They still have -plans to go ahead with it, <br />and if it does not appeal to the Rotary Club, maybe it will <br />appeal to some other group. The recreational area on Earman <br />Island would actually be a County park, and we already have <br />a lease on the land itself. <br />Commissioner Lyons noted that we have zoned all of <br />these islands for passive recreation. <br />- Commissioner Bowman was very familiar with the second <br />spoil island to the south of the new bridge and agreed -that <br />it would be an excellent location for passive recreation. <br />Commissioner Bird understood then that we are going <br />ahead with our commitment to develop Earman Island as a <br />marine park, either through funds from F.I.N.D. or through <br />other grants. <br />-Commissioner Lyons suggested that we should watch how <br />much we put into Earman park to make sure that we get enough <br />out of it. <br />Commissioner Wodtke reported that he and Director <br />Thomas have been authorized to go to Tallahassee in regard <br />to this matter, but several meetings have been cancelled for <br />one reason or another. He hoped that within 30 days, the <br />County will receive some kind of recommendation from the <br />State in regard to ownership of all of the spoil islands and <br />get something finalized on this matter. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. <br />The Motion was voted on and carried <br />unanimously. <br />FEB 1 1984 <br />65 <br />bac 5 PacF ":, <br />J <br />