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F'"SEP 41985 BOOK plan and that the recreation will be incidental to it. 61 F',1,F 9.03 Director Thomas further emphasized that nowhere in the plan does it say anything as to when this will be open for recreational use. It was his belief that if they are estimating five years, this area could be closed for as much as ten years, which, in effect, would put the quietus on it. Commissioner Scurlock believed Mr. Thomas was suggesting that during the construction period there be provision made for use, of the recreation areas so that we don't go away and just forget about them. Susie Wilson, member of the Ad Hoc Committee, noted that in their recommendation they did ask that the Stick Marsh should continue to be identified as a Type II recreational area, allowing public access during period of dryness. Mrs. Wilson stated she would recommend rewording this to request that the designation as a Type II area be kept in effect until such time as construction is completed and that would keep it open to the public, if the District would agree to it. Commissioner Bird asked if Mrs. Wilson was talking about changing the recommendation re the Fort Drum recreation area, and Director Thomas noted that Mrs. Wilson is referring only to one particular area, the Stick Marsh. - Chairman Lyons believed the committee came up with a recommendation, and he did not believe we would want to amend the committee's recommendation without consulting the committee. Commissioner Scurlock also did not feel we can change their recommendation, but we do need to act on the recommendations, and he believed we can modify it to be sure that recreation area will be available to the general public during the time of construc- tion, which could be exceedingly lengthy. Director Thomas agreed with the committee's recommendation but wished to add to it as he felt it should include all the eight recreation areas and not just be limited to one area. Mrs. Wilson agreed with Director Thomas. 40