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r 80OK &5 PA�Gf..210 Administrator Chandler thought that's what Beth Mitchell pointed out, and Commissioner Eggert added that we could still lose everything if we did not win at the hearing. She had a hard time voting to issue a partial Notice to Proceed based on that. Michael Walther, president of Coastal Technology Corporation, advised that he has been accepted as an expert in coastal engineering by the Department of Environmental Protection in conjunction with 120 hearings and in dealing with coastal erosion and coastal erosion control. Mr. Walther offered some technical perspective, suggested that the County may not get a permit for a PEP reef and detailed his reasons. With regard to cost on the 120 hearing, the County might expect costs of $50,000 to $100,000 to defend the issuance of a permit. Ultimately, he strongly encouraged the Board not to issue any Notice to Proceed until such time as the permits are actually in place and they have confidence that this is going to have a positive impact on the shoreline. Mr. Walther strongly encouraged the County to reevaluate alternatives that are available. He is prepared to offer alternatives to Commissioner Adams' committee and the Board as may be appropriate. Commissioner Adams pointed out that $70,000 had been spent on studies that said there was no erosion in this project. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the MOTION FAILED 2-3. (Commissioners Adams and Tippin in favor, Commissioners Bird, Eggert and Macht opposed) Commissioners Eggert and Macht reiterated their reasons for their "no" votes. Chairman Macht asked to hear another motion. ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Commissioner Eggert, the Board approved staff's recommendation to pursue the permits and defend the County in a 120 hearing, but not go forward with the Notice to Proceed at this time, by a vote of 4-1 (Commissioner Adams opposed). May 23, 1995 52