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Chairman Scurlock felt that to be consistent and fair, we should consider all heavy trucking, such as citrus haulers and cement trucks. Director Davis noted that citrus trucks weigh about 62,000 pounds when fully loaded. He also pointed out that mining operations usually take place on roads that are not being used by any other type of facility. However, he felt that some of the language in the ordinance could be changed to say that the road will be checked, and if it was found that extensive damage was occurring within this radius, the requirement for a road damage bond would kick in. There are certain mines in this county which have had heavy impact on some roads, such as Lindsey Road. A road is designed to carry an average of 18,000 axle loads, and when you exceed that, you reduce the life of that road. Director Keating felt that if the Board wants to take the 1/4 -mile radius out of the ordinance, we could probably take out the compliance bond also. The Commission indicated that would be acceptable to them. Mr. Hall next questioned the requirements for restoration bonds, and felt the Board could reduce the amounts, but the Board indicated that they did not wish to change the restoration bond requirements. Charley Price, owner of a large mine next to the county line on 1-95, had a problem with the size of the excavation area, because although he owns a 40 -acre tract of land, he is only able to get 11.9 acres of excavation. Director Keating suggested changing the ordinance so that the bond is required for the excavation area only, and specify that the restoration bond will be $1,000 per acre of excavation. Mr. Price then pointed out that although he does not own any trucks, he would be subject to forfeiture of his compliance bond for road damage. After considerable discussion, Attorney Vitunac advised that the ordinance could be changed to read "chargeable to the permit 7 APR 2 " 1988 Boor 72 a ,�