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-------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------ <br /> Earman Island; and funding sources for the Project. <br /> Jens Tripson, 2525 14th Street, presented additional <br /> information on Joe Earman Island (the proposed <br /> mitigation site). <br /> Environmental Planner Roland DeBlois provided input <br /> on mitigation projects at Joe Earman and Duckhead <br /> Islands. <br /> County Administrator Joe Baird discussed Round <br /> Island Park. <br /> The Chairman called a recess at 4:36 p.m., and <br /> reconvened the meeting at 4:53 p.m., with all members <br /> present. <br /> 4:53 p.m. 13. Request to Speak from Aaron Adams, Bonefish & Tarpon <br /> Trust, Regarding Oslo Boat Ramp 19. <br /> - <br /> ------------------------- - ---------------------------------------- <br /> Dr. Aaron Adams, 805 46th Place East, Associate <br /> Professor Florida Tech, and Director Bonefish & <br /> Tarpon Trust (BTT), voiced opposition to the Project. <br /> 5:02 p.m. 14. Request to Speak from David Cox, Ph.D., Regarding Oslo <br /> Boat-Ram --- --- ----------------- -------191 <br /> David Cox, Ph.D., 2044 14t�' Avenue, Suite 24, asked the <br /> Board to stop the Project, and discussed seagrass <br /> measurement methodology. <br /> 5:17 p.m. 15. Request to Speak from Katie Tripp, Director of Finance and <br /> Conservation, Florida Save the Manatee Club, Regarding <br /> Oslo Boat Ramp -----------------------------19. <br /> -------------------- ---- --------------- <br /> Dr. Katie Tripp, 500 North Maitland Avenue, Director <br /> of Finance and Conservation, Florida Save the Manatee <br /> Club, presented arguments against the Project. <br /> Dr. Tripp and the Board discussed/debated conditions <br /> at the Channel; seagrass, and the compliance of the <br /> Project with the Manatee Protection Plan (MPP). <br /> Deputy County Attorney Bill DeBraal stressed that at <br /> the Oslo Boat Ramp Administrative Hearing <br /> (referenced under Item 10.13.1), the Judge found that <br /> the proposed project is not in violation of the MPP. <br /> Commissioner Flescher stated that he would review the <br /> section of the Administrative Hearing transcript <br /> Board of County Commission Minutes Page 11 <br /> October 7,2014 <br />