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not a long time, but in a large river such as the Indian River, 3,800 cubic yards is not a lot of material. . Commissioner Scurlock asked if we surveyed the specific place to which Mr. Sabonjohn is referring, and Director Davis did not think we had a cross section in that exact place. We have representative cross sections. Commissioner Scurlock asked if we have a "before" survey on that point, and Director Davis confirmed that we do and it was -0.2. We have a post survey a little bit to the north at the beginning of the project, and there it is -5.9. Commissioner Scurlock asked if we identified that we have gone all the way to the rock or if there is another 3' of siltation, because he felt it would be easy to suck out that 3' but if there is rock at 611, then we can't do it. Attorney Vitunac did not believe that we could take out rock under the DER permit. Commissioner Scurlock continued to stress that if we can identify that there is 3/4' of sand at this particular point; then it should be excavated, and Chairman Bird agreed that we should get this resurveyed and clear the area. Commissioner Scurlock emphasized that he did not think Jim Davis did anything wrong here. He did his job, but you can't survey every inch. Director Davis noted that our crews can do this; it will take about 2/3 days and cost about $560 a day, but his feeling is that this was not a high priority item to schedule as we have major contracts being awarded at this time. Commissioner Scurlock asked Mr. Sabonjohn if that is the only point where it is not deep enough, and Mr. Sabonjohn stated that there are two areas - as you come out to the river and after you make the turn. It is a large area, but this is affecting his property value and it should be corrected. He again stressed that the County can levy on this contract. He did not care how wide the channel is; it is not there. Stanley Lethig, 1420 3rd Court, advised that his residence is on the water in this area and he wished to make it part of the record that 90 days after the dredging, he took his pontoon boat which draws 16" of water out and it got stuck and he could not get to..the river. He felt the Board should know of this problem and he also felt the contract should be done right. Ruth Chapman, Rockridge resident, felt that as far as the County is concerned, they did exactly what they proposed to do which was clear the area under the bridge and the entrance so people could get in and out. She believed Mr. Davis did precisely what was expected of him, and when you consider that 19 BUOK CE J F'AU e�� JUN ii 1