Laserfiche WebLink
brings funds into the County's coffers. He assured the Board that the County is already <br />gaining the benefits of mitigation banking. <br />Chairman Macht expounded on the complexities and relationships involved in the <br />land acquisition process and procedures. He credited Community Development Director <br />Bob Keating and Environmental Planning & Code Enforcement Chief Roland M. DeBlois <br />and the LAAC members for their range of interest and expertise on the LAAC. He believed <br />the process was working well and the dichotomy of interests has not presented any serious <br />problems. <br />Commissioner Ginn also appreciated staff and their hard work. <br />Chairman Macht believed that the request of the Mayor of Indian River Shores was <br />very constructive and he had replied as constructively as he could. He felt that the ALJ's <br />decision, due sometime this month, would help move this issue. <br />Commissioner Ginn inquired about a letter from the DEP, Bureau of Lands, and asked <br />for an explanation of the letter and also for an opinion from the County Attorney. <br />Assistant County Attorney O'Brien explained that basically DEP informed St. Johns <br />River Water Management District of their opinion that those submerged lands were <br />sovereign lands and were not conveyed to Lost Tree Islands, or their predecessor, when there <br />was a metes and bounds conveyance. Therefore, he assumed that St. Johns River Water <br />Management District will deny the permit for the bridge. After that denial, it would be up <br />to the Lost Tree owners to seek legal avenues to the extent they wish. He predicted it would <br />be a long process as it is a very complex issue. Also, there is the issue of who owns the <br />submerged lands. <br />Commissioner Stanbridge added that Indian River County is not unique in these <br />complex environmental land issues; it is happening throughout the state. <br />NO ACTION REQUIRED OR TAKEN. <br />14. B. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT <br />The Chairman announced that immediately upon adjournment of the meeting the <br />Board would reconvene sitting as the Board of Commissioners for the Solid Waste Disposal <br />District. <br />Those Minutes are being prepared separately. <br />JANUARY 12, 1999 <br />27 <br />PtIGK �O� PAGE <br />