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C Bill Glynn, 1802 Barefoot Place, believed this is the "best of times and worst of times". The Beach Protection Plan has been approved and he is very happy with Jeff Tabar, the coastal engineer. However, the Archie Carr turtle habitat is gone and sand has been scoured from Indian River County beaches by the Sebastian Inlet Taxing District. He felt that the 200 feet of rock owned by the State of Florida is the largest coastal armoring in the State of Florida and constitutes a major "taking" of endangered species habitat. The Downdrift Coalition is planning to file a notice of intent to bring suit against the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Sebastian Inlet Taxing District. Bob Bruce, 12396 North AIA, lives within the Archie Carr Wildlife Refuge. He is a scientist and engineer and noted that loggerhead turtle nests have had a rate increase over the last 10 years north of the Inlet, while south of the Inlet is chaos. There is scientific data to show that the Inlet is affecting the turtle nesting habitat, as well as affecting the habitat of the southeastern beach mouse. The Sebastian Inlet Taxing District consultants have developed this data themselves. He and Mr. Glynn are asking the County to join with the Downdrift Coalition and the Caribbean Conservation Corporation in filing a 60 day notice in the hope that this will bring all affected parties to the table. Mr. Glynn continued that notice will be filed for the taking of habitat of the southeastern beach mouse and marine turtles and, while he and Mr. Bruce represent about 1,000 people, the Board represents the whole County and the County needs a voice in these negotiations. Commissioner Adams believed the County has the same goals, but is not traveling the same roads to get there. She noted that since the November election a different rapport has been established with many state departments and they realize the effect the Inlet is having and have indicated their support to bring forward a study of a sand transfer plan. The opportunity is there to look at the situation in a new light and she preferred to pursue avenues other than a lawsuit first. A sand transfer station will serve both the issue of restoring the beaches and restoring the endangered species habitat. Commissioner Stanbridge agreed a sand transfer facility should be examined and believed that the Habitat Conservation Plan will also serve to assist in reaching these goals. • APRIL 6, 1999 -87- � ,� BOOK 3 Pw{GUrflJ5 L