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the wetlands. He asked if the purchase agreement assures us of public access to these wetlands. Administrator Chandler agreed we need to double check on that, but when he got into this earlier, he was advised that we have acquisition to those wetlands through the easement of right-of-way that runs adjacent to the McKee property onto the east. Commissioner Bird wanted our legal staff to look at that and make sure that access is for public access. Attorney Vitunac suggested that we write an amendment to this contract now that requires Mr. Ewing to give us public access to all the parcels we are buying. If the Board will allow him to add some language to the contract to that effect, we will send the contract back to Mr. Ewing to initial that wording. He didn't feel that should be a problem. Commissioner Scurlock asked if a Motion is needed to approve that addition to the contract, and Attorney Vitunac explained that this is a public hearing; we have proof of publication; the appraisals have been on file for 30 days to give the public the right to see if we are paying too much or too little for this property; and they have a right now to come to the podium and talk about it. Chairman Wheeler opened the Public Hearing, and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Jim Haeger of Garden Grove on south U.S. #1 felt that there is going to be a lot more work than just opening up the trails. The Society plans to have some greenhouses, and one person has offered to grow orchids there and put the orchids back in the trees. They will have the pools open and put back the water lilies, and have all kinds of colorful flowers and they will be adding more native plants to the area. They also plan to teach the school children and have classes on native plants and other horticultural subjects. There will be some other buildings 35 NOOK 77�',� E tV AUG 22 19on