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local U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office decided to bend the rules a little bit. Mr. Tritaik called officials at several refuges in Alaska and persuaded them to send signs that he hoped the public would find less offensive. He showed the Board and..the audience a sample of the new signs stating "National Wildlife Refuge Boundary - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior - Consult Manager for Current Regulations." He stressed that these are the only other signs available, and he hoped they make it clear that Pelican Island is open to the public because the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not have funds available at this time to pay for custom-made signs. Commissioner Bird thought it was a shame that the oldest wildlife refuge in the country has to beg for money. Commissioner Adams indicated that the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) would consider a grant to fund signs directing people to Pelican Island. She realized that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service did not intend to offend anyone, and she thanked Mr. Tritaik for his efforts. Chairman Tippin was pleased that we were able to bring this matter to a successful conclusion. Joe Michael, 1 Earring Point, Orchid, felt that it would be wonderful to have signs posted in various locations directing people to Pelican Island. Administrator Chandler indicated that staff will pursue filing an application for a grant from FIND to fund signs. PUBLIC HEARING - CARL ZUBER'S REQUEST FOR ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF INDIAN RIVER DRIVE PLATTED AS PART OF THE ORCHID ISLAND UNIT 1 SUBDIVISION The hour of 9:05 a.m. having passed, the County Attorney announced that this public hearing has been properly advertised as follows: it JAN 2 51994 BOOK 91 PAGF 577