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SEP 1 S. 1955 BOOK LZ P land, saying they are sovereign lands be'cause they are below unnavigable waters. Attorney Barkett stressed that navigable waters always have to be proved, and that is not the issue here today. The issue is whether an act designed to make searching titles easier should be used to divest people of this state from lakes, rivers and shorelines. Commissioner Bird felt uncomfortable in being asked to adopt one of two conflicting positions on such short notice and felt it is unfortunate that there is not enough time to schedule a hearing to receive the people's concerns. Commissioner Scurlock stated that since the State Association of Cattlemen and many agricultural groups oppose the amendment, he would be reluctant to adopt the proposed resolution. He wondered if there might not be a better vehicle. Gary Wheeler, concerned citizen, -reported that people were concerned that the State"will lay claim to properties under the guise of protecting the water systems when the on -down -the -road intent is to create another tax, such as renting dock space to people along the Intercoastal, etc. Mr. Hill read from a list of organizations and groups that were in opposition to the amendment to the Marketable Records Title Act and noted that virtually every agricultural and land organization in the State of Florida is against this amendment. Chairman Lyons stated he liked the way the County Attorney has phrased the Resolution to urge that we don't use the Act to divest the people of their lands. He felt it could not be simpler. Charles Davis of the Vero Beach -Indian River County Board of Realtors wished to speak on both sides of the issue. He believed that Attorney Barkett presented a very well thought out argument, but after hearing Dale Patchett recently express his concerns re the amendment to the Marketable Records Title Act, he has some serious thoughts about just what this will do and intended to 89