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Chairman Macht recalled the City of Vero Beach at onetime had similar rules; he <br />believed the issue was brought to Circuit Court. <br />County Attorney Vitunac recounted that he was City Attorney at the time; Mr. <br />Sullivan had purchased a lot in Rio Mar H and wanted to build a dock. The matter had never <br />gone to court but the City had changed the law because there was a shortage of docks. <br />Commissioner Stanbridge felt that was a different situation since the City of Vero <br />Beach boundaries are limited. The county's boundaries would include not only the Indian <br />River Lagoon but also the St. Sebastian River in such a change. She recalled that in the <br />1980s there were numerous complaints about docks built without a home. In fact Vero <br />Shores had a dock with major problems, and the homeowners' association was unable to get <br />the problem under control. She felt the law has effectively contained these problems. She <br />believed there used to be a $5,000 bond. <br />Director Keating thought the bond was reduced to $1,500 in about 1988 and changed <br />to a cash escrow, to be less administratively burdensome. <br />Mr. Collins was unaware of any recent problems concerning docks. <br />Commissioner Tippin had forgotten about the Vero Shores problem, but recalled it <br />was a very serious abuse of the privilege. <br />Commissioner Adams pointed out that Mr. Collins' request was for the Board to <br />initiate the change. She felt it would be more appropriate for Mr. Collins to initiate the <br />change. <br />Mr. Collins stated he hoped to get an indication from the Board because if the <br />Commissioners were opposed it would be a waste of time. <br />Chairman Macht suggested that, if the Board agreed, a time certain such as within two <br />October 5, 1999 <br />43 <br />J <br />