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6100K !I",') <br />in the fall. Only the CGA and Power Squadron presently offer these classes. The Sheriff's <br />Office has begun a volunteer program, 4 of the 5 members are CGA and 1 is a former PS <br />member. The Sheriff's Office is considering having their own safe -boating classes. <br />Commissioner Ginn suggested more publicity is needed for the classes, but Vice <br />Chairman Adams remembered seeing notice of the class. <br />Commissioner Stanbridge wondered if any boat rental operators attend the classes, <br />since that seems to be one area where more education is necessary. <br />Deputy Kirby stated that Disney Resort gives a pre -briefing but their rentals are <br />confined to offshore, which is not a manatee zone. Also, (near Captain Hiram's) rentals are <br />available. There have been some problems with jet ski rentals, but on the weekends <br />patrolling is focused between the Jungle Trail Narrows and the Sebastian Inlet. <br />Commissioner Tippin thought the committee has done a fantastic job. He reminded <br />his colleagues that many bass fishermen would not receive any additional benefits from an <br />increase in boat registration. He MOVED approval of staff's recommendation. (There was <br />no second) <br />Commissioner Ginn inquired whether the Gifford Cut zone could be modified so the <br />water skiers would go to the other side where manatees do not swim. <br />Mr. Moody advised that would not be a problem for water skiers, MANWAC did not <br />intend that the eastern portion of the islands be included. They only wanted the area to be <br />extended northward to allow for a turn -around. <br />Deputy Kirby agreed it would not be a problem to eliminate the eastern portion. <br />Commissioner Tippin WITHDREW HIS MOTION. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Tippin, SECONDED <br />BY Commissioner Ginn, to approve staff's recommendation but <br />to modify the Gifford Cut recreation area zone as discussed and <br />endorsed by the marine -related representatives. <br />Under discussion, Commissioner Stanbridge asked that the Jungle Trail Narrows be <br />checked in a year or so to determine whether or not the plan had been effective there for <br />safety for both the manatees and people. <br />AUGUST 17, 1999 <br />W. <br />