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moK 97 PAGE 5 74 <br />In response to Chairman Adams, inquiry, Mr. DeBlois advised <br />that the small parcel, not included in this acquisition, is an <br />abandoned railroad easement, which he believed is publicly -owned. <br />He pointed out that staff is working with Dr. Fischer to provide <br />for access along a roadway as part of the agreement. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone <br />wished to be heard in this matter. <br />Jim Haeger of 1865 Garden Grove Parkway, Vero Beach, spoke in <br />favor of acquiring this unique piece of property. He spoke of <br />long -leaf pine, huge water hickories, and huge cypress trees <br />located on the property that are not easily seen in other remote <br />areas. <br />It was determined that no one else wished to be heard and the <br />Chairman closed the public hearing. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Macht, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Eggert, to approve the Fischer property <br />purchase contract by agreeing to exercise its <br />purchase option, contingent on the County and/or <br />State securing sufficient rights for ingress and <br />egress, and authorize staff to proceed with property <br />closing tasks in coordination with the State, as <br />presented and recommended by staff. <br />Under discussion, Commissioner Macht felt this was probably <br />the premier piece of property considered for acquisition. He <br />recommended anyone who has not taken a canoe trip there should do <br />SO. He felt future generations would be grateful for the <br />acquisition of -this naturally beautiful waterway. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion <br />carried unanimously (4-0, Commissioner Bird being <br />absent). <br />34 <br />March 19, 1996 <br />