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BOOK 1-0.3 FA6t <br />Commissioner Stanbridge responded that this is not a bureaucracy, but only a <br />designation which will be an advantage. The Navigator is already federally employed and <br />will be only a liaison. <br />Commissioner Ginn found it hard to believe that a $100,000 Navigator could be just <br />a designation. <br />Chairman Macht noted that this is not a public hearing but he would allow public <br />input on this subject. <br />Jim Granse, 36 Pine Arbor Lane, discussed and recommended the book, "Approval <br />of Report for 1997 Year of the Ocean" which is updated every 2 years. <br />Bud Kleckner, member of Pelican Island Audubon Society and Chapter <br />Representative to the state society commented that people can call "1-800-888-4400" for <br />information regarding rivers. He believed this designation will create better access to <br />necessary resources and offered to make available web page addresses for those interested. <br />John Oberman, a citizen of Arizona and Nevada for several years, felt that ranchers <br />in Utah are being driven out of business because of land confiscation by the federal <br />government and believed that "Navigator" should be spelled "dictator". <br />Leroy Wright, Regional Director of Florida Wildlife, was a former president of Save <br />the St. Johns and a member of Sportsmen Against Violating the Environment. He noted that <br />there are a number of municipalities, businesses, user groups, and environmental <br />conservation groups, together with thousands of people, in District 15 who support the <br />designation. The Brevard County Commission has reaffirmed their support for this <br />designation. He hoped the Board would support the designation. In response to <br />Commissioner Ginn's question, Mr. Wright continued that he is not troubled by the <br />Executive Order because that was the method used to set aside 120 million acres out west <br />for a wonderful federal park. <br />Jerry Oberman, 1950 SW US# 1, agreed with Commissioners Ginn and Tippin and <br />felt we do not need the government's interference or their funds. <br />FEBRUARY 16, 1999 <br />-70- <br />