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charge entrance fees, the park will look like a prison what with the fences and extra rangers that will be needed to keep people from sneaking in without paying a fee. Don Sutton of Vero Beach stated that he fishes the Inlet 4-5 days a week, and commended the recent improvements there regarding law enforcement. He was willing to pay his share, and felt that most of the regulars who enjoy the park would be willing to pay for the services and improvements needed there, but only if the money is spent in that park. Mr. Sutton added that not everyone fishes on the jetty; both sides of the catwalk are lined with fishermen at night. Betty Sorenson, 12820 N. AIA, felt that she would not go to the park if fees were charged, since she does not fish. She just enjoys driving around the park and walking along the jetty, and frequently takes her guests there to show them how beautiful it is. Alise Sherry of Village Green., opposed any entrance fees to the Park. She uses the park on an average of 3 times a week, and brings her friends there. She believed a lifeguard is needed on the south side of the Inlet. Beverly Leray, One Michael Creek Drive, opposed the charging of entrance fees to the Inlet Park, but stressed that if the County does decide to go along with the State on this, she would like to see an exemption for residents from Indian River and Brevard Counties. She pointed out that if a fee is charged at the Inlet, more and more people will use the Wabasso Causeway Park and that will prove to be a problem for the County. Jack Forte of Melbourne said he has been a long time user of the Park and opposes any kind of entrance fees. He distributed copies of Chapter 78-470 of Florida Statutes, and urged that the Board find out if this law has ever been repealed or amended before they lift the deed restriction. 23 PSH OCT 1 1 198��O