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Ranger Ron Jones advised that the Park has a staff of 23 <br />persons, but most of the maintenance costs are on the south side <br />because it is older. <br />John Hensler of Indian River County pointed out that years <br />ago we gave the State this land with the condition that it be a <br />free state park, and felt the voters should be given an <br />opportunity to vote down the fees. <br />Vincent Hawkins of Vero Beach was concerned that eventually <br />the State would erect fences at the water's edge at the <br />boundaries to keep people from entering the Park free by walking <br />in the surf. Mr. Hawkins felt that the Commissioners already <br />have their minds made up about this issue and that the papers are <br />ready to sign after this meeting, and Chairman Scurlock <br />emphasized that all the Commissioners come into these public <br />hearings with an open mind. <br />Administrator Collins wanted it made clear that neither <br />the Commissioners, the County Attorney's Office nor the Adminis- <br />trator's Office has seen the first document to sign regarding <br />lifting the deed restriction. <br />Bill Koolage of Vero Beach believed we have a jewel in this <br />Park, and should treat it as such. Mr. Koolage felt that if a <br />fee is charged, the monies should be kept here and not sent <br />somewhere else. Let's make sure we get our money's worth with <br />respect to this deed restriction. <br />Michael Pastor, Oceanaire Heights, advised that he visits <br />the Inlet 2-3 times a week and loves it, but he is afraid that <br />the State is going to take it away from us by putting a lot of <br />restrictions on its use. He hoped the Board will protect the <br />Indian River County residents. <br />There being no others who wished to be heard, the Board <br />closed the Public Hearing. <br />Mr. Lewis understood the Board's preference that the money <br />generated by the Park remain here, but he pointed out that for <br />OCT 11 1983 <br />26 BOOK 74 F4'jE 470 <br />