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thought MANWAC choked on the fee increase because was it was 50% (or nothing). They also were unhappy about it because the money does not go where the State says it will go. Mr. DeBlois estimated the annual increase for the majority ofboats would be between $1.75 and $10, more for the larger boats. Chairman Macht speculated that if the County assumes part of the cost of executing that responsibility, the State is unlikely to do what they need to do. Commissioner Ginn wanted the Board's direction to take the recommendation to MANWAC. Mr. Moody believed that no one on the committee was totally against supporting the Indian River County Sheriff's Office and their Marine Unit. Their position, he explained, was that, due to the change in the State's agency (Florida Game and Freshwater Fish Commission, now the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission), this is a good time to go to them for what is owed us. He agreed with Vice Chairman Adams' point that it will not happen quickly. Vice Chairman Adams still thought the best enforcement is always local, especially because we know they will be here and not sent somewhere else on a special assignment. Commissioner Stanbridge believed the County should work directly with the agency and try to encourage them to provide officers to our county if they are available. We can use the leverage that we could contribute some local funds if we see that they are willing to come forth with some officers. Vice Chairman Adams pointed out the other issue to address aggressively is the education issue. She thought the kiosk was a good idea and the educational information and chart or maybe an attention -getting sign on entering the county is the answer. Commissioner Ginn stated that MANWAC will do it if so directed by the Board. Chairman Macht asked the County Attorney to investigate our local options. In response to an inquiry, Mr. DeBlois advised that the brochures were funded by a grant a couple of years ago. There was a good supply which was distributed through marine - related places. Policy 3.5 requires that by 2000 all rental vessels have boating safety and manatee information displayed onboard. Deputy Chuck Kirby, Sheriff s Office Marine Division, advised that he carries the waterproof maps onboard his patrol boat which are given to a boat operator anytime one is stopped in a manatee zone. He advised that the Sheriff's Dept. had recently co hosted a safe - boating class (40 attended) with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. They hope to have another class AUGUST 17,1999 47