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they do already have such a facility with docks, the major <br />activities on that island are community barbecues, picnics, and <br />things of that nature. <br />Commissioner Bird was concerned that in choosing the islands <br />for recreation, there will be some suitable for ski areas. He <br />knew that the DNR has a timing problem in getting this plan to <br />the Governor and Cabinet, but he was not sure the boaters have <br />had an opportunity to give their input regarding the designation <br />of these islands, and he would like to have that input before he <br />feels comfortable endorsing the plan. <br />Ms. Burzycki informed the Board that she did advertise this <br />as well as wrote letters to every fishing, boating, and conserva- <br />tion group, and only had a grand total of 20 people show up for <br />two days' meetings; one held in Fort Pierce and one in Melbourne. <br />She advised that the Fort Pierce Sport Fishing Club did send a <br />representative, and they were all in favor of the plan. <br />Commissioner Bird wished that one of the meetings could have <br />been held in Indian River County since we do have so many islands <br />involved in this. <br />Ms. Burzycki pointed out that she had 140 miles of river to <br />deal with; she had to make all the arrangements herself; and <br />holding one meeting for each county was just too much, especially <br />when she was the only staff member in charge of the project. It, <br />therefore, was decided to go for two central locations and adver- <br />tise as widely as possible. She informed the Board that members <br />of the Vero Beach Boat Club did show up in support of the plan. <br />Commissioner Scurlock felt what she has presented is logi- <br />cal, and stated that he personally supported the plan. <br />Ms. Burzycki stressed that they did keep flexibility. They <br />let the physical characteristics of the islands guide them in <br />their designation, but if they find there is something about an <br />island that draws people, there are provisions for redesignating <br />these islands. She again reviewed the number of islands avail- <br />able for recreation, pointing out that this is in line with what <br />JUIN 1 1990 33 BOOK 8 Four fl <br />