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Cabinet supporting the FDNR Indian River Lagoon Spoil Island Management Plan. Jeannette Lier, 1 Michael Creek Drive, Orchid Island, wished to know why Michael Island, which is a natural island and a private island that they own and put the spoil on themselves, was mentioned at all, and she emphasized that they do not want even passive recreation on it. Commissioner Bowman pointed out that it is only recommended for conservation and only the property owner can make that decision or use it. Mrs. Lier still wanted their island, which is listed as #20, deleted. She explained in detail how they got permission from the Corps of Engineers to put spoil on their own private island, and Commissioner Bowman continued to stress that the designation of conservation is simply a recommendation to the Liers as a private owner. The Chairman recommended that Mrs. Lier discuss this with Ms. Burzycki. Claude "Bud" Kleckner, Holly Road, requested that considera- tion be given to stripping one of the conservation islands in the R15/16 strip near Pelican Island to be used by the sand terns, oyster catchers, etc., that nest on sand. Ms. Burzycki advised that every one of those islands is currently heavily used by birds, and she is reluctant to deprive some birds of their nesting habitats to provide it for the others. She stated that there is plenty of nesting area in this county for terns, but it is mostly occupied by sunbathers. Mr. Kleckner contended that this is another example of the fact that we need a comprehensive plan for the use of the river. Bob Burnett came before the Board representing Lost Tree Village. He claimed that IR29 is improperly shown on the map of the Spoil Islands. They believe it is one island south. Part of it is Joe Earman Park, but the rest is owned by Lost Tree Village 35 BOOK?, UN 11990