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Frank DeJoia, 11625 Roseland Road, of Friends of the St. Sebastian River, <br />commented that they were very proud of the lobbying they did to get 20,000 acres set aside <br />as a buffer preserve, including a lot of shoreline on the North and South Prongs of the river. <br />There have never been complaints about airboats until 2 months ago when Mr. Taylor began <br />his operation. They are not against boats and applaud the County in its efforts to develop <br />a canoe launch site. The river is a great resource and he pleaded with the Board not to <br />abandon the residents. <br />Jean Limbrick,13325 Bay Street, works as a waitress and has a very small old house <br />which she has come close to losing several times. She believed she could sell the property <br />and make a tidy profit but this is their piece of heaven on earth. They go down on their dock <br />everyday to observe the wildlife. She believed it is very unlikely that Mr. Taylor's guests <br />can see, much less hear, any wildlife, and felt that if the Board does not act to appreciate and <br />protect the area, more airboats will come. <br />Maggie Bowman, former County Commissioner, member of MANWAC and the <br />Audubon Society, pointed out that this public nuisance deflates property values. She asked <br />the Board to support the ban. <br />Joan Reed, 12875 Bay Street, President of Association of Roseland Property Owners, <br />presented the following letter dated April 21, 1998: <br />RECEIVED Association of Roseland <br />Property Owners <br />JP.U. bux J01 <br />UN - 31998 <br />Roseland, Florida 32957 <br />CLERK TO THE BOARD April 21, 1998 <br />Indian River Coanty RECEIVED <br />Board of County Commissioners <br />1840 25th Street <br />Vero Beach, Florida MAY 2 7 1998 <br />Att'n: Mrs. Caroline Ginn <br />BOARD OF COUNTY <br />Dear Mrs. Ginn, COMMISSION <br />At the March meeting of the Association of Roseland Property <br />Owners, there was a lengthy discussion concerning the use of airboats <br />on the St. Sebastian River. It was resolved by the membership to <br />support any ordinance prohibiting the use of these craft on the <br />river, and to go on public record as opposed to their use there. <br />JUNE 291998 <br />-66- <br />0 0 <br />I <br />