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r: <br />Mr. Williams felt it might be worthwhile to look at closing the Inlet as he felt that is <br />the root of the problems. <br />Glenn Legwen, 5900 5' Street SW, was impressed with the proposed Plan and also <br />believed the major culprit to be the Sebastian Inlet. These inlets in Florida were created to <br />encourage trade before they understood the causes of erosion. He questioned why something <br />is not being done on a state-wide level to mitigate the problems being caused by all of the <br />inlets. <br />Mr. Legwen also questioned whether the Board was aware of the destruction of the <br />rainforest in Brazil and noted that it would be necessary to obtain the cooperation of Brevard <br />County in any attempt to close down the Sebastian Inlet. <br />Commissioner Adams emphasized that no serious thought has been given to closing <br />the Inlet as it provides great environmental benefits to the Indian River. The problem is the <br />sand which is interrupted by the Inlet, but closing the Inlet would create many other <br />problems. Also, that would be a legislative decision, and is beyond the Board's parameters. <br />Bill Glynn, 1802 Barefoot Place, President ofNorth Beach Association, congratulated <br />staff and thanked Commissioner Adams who is the Chairman of the Beach and Shore <br />Preservation Advisory Committee. Mr. Glynn felt they have all done an outstanding job and <br />urged the Board to support the Plan. <br />Penny Chandler, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, stated she takes <br />her hat off to Jeff Tabar, Jim Davis and the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory <br />Committee for presenting this reasonable and comprehensive Plan. She noted that the <br />Chamber is getting an increasing number of calls from tourists considering other areas <br />because of their concern about their ability to enjoy our beaches. She urged the Board to <br />support the Plan which she felt will affect every property owner and resident of the County. <br />Art Firtion, Commissioner of the Sebastian Inlet Taxing District, wanted to present <br />a case for taxpayers north of CR -5 10. He objected to "double taxing", believing that a tax <br />was being voted upon. He reminded the Board that the residents of the Inlet Taxing District <br />have been paying taxes in that area for a long time and would be double -taxed by a new <br />taxing district. He gave the PEP reef a grade "C-" and cautioned the Board not to jump into <br />anything. <br />MAY 59 1998 <br />-67- <br />• <br />