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Chairman Scurlock commented that the real reason we got into this was that the state was talking about limiting docks because of concern about the river, and now people are trying to vest their interest and build a dock before building docks is outlawed G P completely. Commissioner Wheeler expressed his belief that it is the smaller boats which are kept on trailers that cause most of the problems in the river, not the larger boats which sit at the docks and are rarely used. Mr. Gardener stated that he was not aware of any problems or complaints ever caused by the docks he has built. He believed the people owning property in The Anchor part of The Moorings were concerned about their particular environment, and they helped draft the ordinance which included a $5,000 bond. He personally felt that amount was too high, and advised that he has torn docks down for 1O% of their value if he could keep the materials. He agreed that it is a tremendous drain of man hours for the county staff to process all the paperwork involved. Chairman Scurlock noted that we would have to have a public hearing to amend our policy and amend the ordinance; so we can't take any action on this today. Attorney Vitunac noted that he asked for direction and after receiving the Board's direction, he would bring back the appropriate ordinance. Commissioner Bird wondered how many vacant Tots are left in The Moorings that don't already have a dock, and Mr. Gardener felt probably 50 or 60. Considerable discussion ensued regarding the amount of the bond, and the possibility of making it a smaller amount and having a cash bond. Mr. Gardener stressed that the average dock he is building costs $4-5,000, and he can tear it down for 10% of that if he is allowed to keep the material. Various alternatives were discussed, and Chairman Scurlock suggested reducing the fee to $1,500 and requiring cash. N O V 15 1988 44 BOOK 75 FAGEl88