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Assistant County Attorney Bruce Barke-tt reported that after <br />traveling to Tallahassee to represent Indian River County in this <br />issue, the meeting was deferred and no discussion was held. <br />According to DNR staff, the matter will be discussed at the next <br />meeting of the Governor and Cabinet, which is April 1st. The <br />delay gives us the opportunity to either adopt a new position <br />with regard to entrance fees or remain neutral. Right now we are <br />on record as being opposed to a 50 -cent entrance fee on the north <br />side of the Inlet. <br />Attorney Barkett pointed out that entrance fees cannot be <br />charged for the south side of the park because Indian River <br />County prohibited it in a deed restriction when it donated the <br />land there. <br />Chairman Scurlock felt that if a fee is charged on the north <br />side of the inlet, it would intensify the use on the south side; <br />it is a very complex issue. <br />Commissioner Bowman pointed out that the south side is doing <br />a good business in camping fees. <br />Commissioner Bird felt we don't know enough about this to <br />take a stand one way or another, and suggested that we invite the <br />DNR to explain why they feel a charge is necessary and give us <br />the whole picture. <br />Chairman Scurlock pointed out that this Board has been very <br />strong on user fees, which is the same stand the DNR is taking; <br />however, we have the problem of the restriction on the south <br />side. <br />Commissioner Wheeler suggested that we also invite a rep- <br />resentative of the Sebastian Inlet Commission to attend the <br />meeting. <br />MAR 2 4 IS87 112 BOOK �7 PAouE 761 <br />