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JU0111991 BOOK 83 PAGE 5 112 Chairman Bird referred to activities on the Wabasso Causeway and advised that while the Committee does have some concern about overcommercializing that area, it mainly felt what is proposed adds to the recreational opportunities. They will, however, take a hard look at any additional requests for this area. He further noted that the agreements in question are one-year license agreements with termination provisions. Although we cannot afford the very substantial increase requested by the City of Vero Beach, it was felt there may be justification for an increased funding share but that there should be an independent third party study done. The City of Sebastian needs to be involved and should participate in a study, and Chairman Bird hoped that between now and budget we could get some feel for the amount of money that would be required to fund such a study and also see if other municipalities would be willing to participate. In further discussion, Commissioner Eggert wondered if we get out enough information to the public that we have County parks on the beaches. She believed undoubtedly some of the City residents use them. Chairman Bird felt we probably don't publicize the County parks enough and possibly we should include something for that in the budget so that we could have printed material about these parks available for distribution in the Chamber of Commerce and other appropriate places. He noted that it would be nice if we could channel more people to our County parks so that the City couldn't continue to use their statistics against us. Administrator Chandler informed the Board that he has discussions set up with the City Manager to go over the requested increase being submitted to us. He pointed out that we have made great strides in the last few years, and we are in a different position now with the parks and facilities we provide and the improvements we have made. Commissioner Scurlock pointed out that the 17th Street recreation complex happens to be all County land. Chairman Bird advised that we need Board action today on approving a 1 year extension for the Indian River Archers license agreement; approving a 1 year extension of the lease with the Airmasters Remote Control Club; participation in the Florida grant programs set out in Item 5; and to accept the $10,000 from SWIM for renovation of the shoreline at Round Island Park. ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Com- missioner Bowman, the Board unanimously approved the items listed above. 40