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Mr. DeBlois responded that staff had recommended that based on the State's recommendation, however MANWAC's recommendation is in the plan. He explained the point at issue is the seasonality of the slow speed restriction outside of the channel. Presently, the slow speed is in effect during manatee season, and out -of -season it is unregulated. The State and Save the Manatee prefer the slow speed year-round. Commissioner Stanbridge stated safe boating is her main concern through that narrow channel because of the amount of boating activity and stabilization of the riverbank. She agreed that slowing large boat speeds might also help as it is very dangerous in that area. Mr. DeBlois pointed out that proposed Policy 1.7, regarding siting of new marinas, in addition to the marina zones (which relate specifically to whether or not to lift the boat - slip ratio of 1 per 100' shoreline) specifically prohibits new marinas in certain places, including the Jungle Trail Narrows. Commissioner Stanbridge thought the plan was very good overall, and would support it except for that one spot which should be considered from a boating -safety standpoint. Vice Chairman Adams believed the County would be "sticking our heads in the sand" if we think the State is going to add law enforcement just by asking. She thought the Board could take an active role in pushing the State to try to get it done, but an immediate solution would be possible only at the county level. She could support an additional fee for boaters/users to pay for more law enforcement on the river. Commissioner Ginn explained MANWAC's objections to an additional fee because boat registration money has been siphoned off into the (State's) general fund and the County is not getting a fair return. Representative Sembler thinks there will be money coming down for as many as 100 Marine Patrol officers. N ANWAC was adamant the Board follow through with contacting our representatives to push for more law enforcement since the agency is now a "conservation commission". Vice Chairman Adams agreed. Commissioner Stanbridge recounted that officers of the Marine Patrol Division had left the agency knowing of the merger. The new executive director will need to decide where the officers will be located. There is a long coastline so we need to make sure locally that we get our fair share of them. The County may be able to encourage a partnership by furnishing a couple of officers and the State furnishing two, which would give us four, three more than we have now. Commissioner Ginn reminded all that the City of Vero Beach has one officer. She AUGUST 17, 1999 46