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e <br />y z <br />Congress " to remove it . She felt the real reason was because of the recent reports that shark <br />bites in that area were being linked to information that some people were chumming for <br />t sharks . She checked with the Sheriff' s office and there have been very few reports of <br />vandalism either before or after the gate ' s installation . Local ichthyologist Grant Gilmore <br />eo advised her there are always sharks in the area regardless of the chumming ; chumming for <br />sharks at night will not increase the daytime numbers . She requested the gate be taken down <br />P . <br />andparking provided so locals and tourists will have access to the beach as it is the only <br />beach in the north end of the county . <br />Public Works Director James Davis stated he did not recall saying anything about an <br />s t ,Act of Congress " . He cited several reasons why the gate was installed .He pointed out <br />there is no lighting , that lighting causes confusion to nesting sea turtles ,and this beach is <br />e <br />y :'in an aggressive erosion zone which has caused escarpments by the steps which are not <br />visible at night without lighting .Parking is also a problem .If the Board wished the gates <br />e <br />removed , he would remove them . <br />ell Commissioner Adams understood there have been reports of partying and feelings <br />of intimidation after dark in the late hours . People who use the beach responsibly <br />unfortunately have to suffer along with the others . <br />Vice Chairman Stanbridge and Commissioner Adams both raised the liability <br />issueell <br />and Ms . Geisz countered that people must respect the fact that sharks are in our waters . <br />z <br />Steve Parsons , 6895 73 `d <br />Street and owner of Wabasso Tackle , supported Ms . Geisz ' <br />position adding that he fishes at Wabasso Beach at daybreak and after dark .The Sheriff' s <br />deputies and Indian River Shores public service vehicles have used that area for a <br />turnaround which has heightened security . He believed local kids with poor supervision <br />are creating the problems . As to the liability, he felt those who now park on AIA can still <br />walk around the barrier .He suggested parking spots be allowed on A 1 A and some of the <br />no parking " signs should be removed . He believed the public should have access to Vero <br />October 16 , 2001 <br />66 <br />136 <br />nSitI `' G U <br />a, <br />u,'aM;