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dangers of a twisted metal piece he had seen and suggested it should be taken out while the equipment was available. He hoped they would get it done even if the County had to pay for it. Commissioner Ginn and Chairman Eggert thought it made good sense. Commissioner Adams requested Mr. Tabar to address the question of the removal of the "trash" being picked up on the beach. Coastal Engineer Jeff Tabar advised that the twisted metal mentioned by Mr. Gregg was in fact some ship wreckage which had been dragged up on the beach face years ago. He had spoken with the contractor and ACOE to see if the County could get some cooperation while they are in the area to remove some of the rubble and debris on the beaches. The contractor had said he would try to cooperate by removing anything in the area he was in. Mr. Tabar felt they were still learning how to remove some of the obstacles and ordnance they have been finding. Their intent is to aid the County, but he suggested there is a need to keep the pressure on to make sure that it is done while they are in the area. Commissioner Ginn wanted to be certain that it is done and other Commissioners agreed. Emergency Services Director Doug Wright advised that he had been informed that the removal of the shipwreck debris is outside the scope of the existing contract. He suggested staff be authorized to look into engaging the contractor to do it as another task that would be under the County's purview. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously approved that Mr. Wright be authorized to engage the government's contractor to remove the large debris on the beach and the County will be responsible for the cost. 82( s rF1' January 21, 1997