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has not yet been decided, that they will be signs of warning that <br />past activities may have left ordnance in the area. He added that <br />normally a picture of some sort would be on the signs to give <br />people an idea of what items they might find and exactly what to do <br />if they see anything. <br />Based on the mine that was found last week, Mr. Blankinship <br />specified that his preliminary recommendation to his headquarters <br />will be to come back and do some type of investigation along the <br />beach in the area where the mines were found to confirm that is all <br />that are there. He feels they are all gone, but would feel much <br />better if they confirm it. If that is satisfactory with the Board, <br />that will be what he would like to proceed to recommend to his <br />organization. <br />Commissioner Adams assumed that the survey on the beach that <br />they are preparing to do will be comprehensive, that nothing will <br />be missed and that they have the capability of removing anything <br />that is found. <br />Mr. Blankinship responded that they have the capability of <br />detecting to a certain depth based on size. Part of the problem is <br />isolating the areas where the mines were actually placed and <br />tested, and the project covers about 21 miles of beachfront. What <br />they are really trying to do is gather all the historical records <br />that they can find to truly isolate the problem. That is the <br />reason for continuing the archives search. They are still trying <br />to find those old records from the 1940's that give some definition <br />of the area, so that they do not have to undertake a 20 -some -odd <br />mile geophysical investigation. <br />Chairman Eggert reiterated her concerns about safety and <br />frustration since February 1996 and they are still talking about <br />signs. <br />Commissioner Adams commented that signs are one thing, but the <br />effort to retrieve and remove the debris would be her #1 priority. <br />And Chairman Eggert agreed. <br />Commissioner Adams knew getting funds into their budget took <br />a long time, and asked if there was something the Board could do to <br />make sure their contingency fund covers the finality of this <br />project and it gets done. It was difficult to get them here and <br />the Board wanted to make certain that the complete job is <br />accomplished while they are still in the area. <br />Mr. Blankinship responded that at this point, he did not <br />foresee any problems, but if they do, he will be glad to let the <br />Board know. <br />78 <br />January 21, 1997 <br />BOOK 1UJ �A'GE 354 <br />-I <br />