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6008 <br />very narrow channel, approximately 20 feet wide. He has spent extensive time on this island <br />cutting exotics and removing them and had never seen a vessel at any of these docks. <br />County Attorney Vitunac questioned whether the tide had any effect, and Mr. Boyette <br />responded that the pictures being shown on the ELMO were taken at the approximate mean <br />high waterline. <br />County Attorney Vitunac asked that the photographs be introduced into evidence. <br />Director Davis again noted that the channel used on the permit applications for the <br />docks is to the north of No Name Island and there has never been an observable history of <br />boats using this area. He also noted that the last few years have seen a tremendous increase <br />in property values for this area. <br />Mr. O'Haire questioned Director Davis' expertise in property appraisal, and Director <br />Davis affirmed that he is not an expert in that field. <br />Brian Poole, Environmental Planner, stated that he had been sworn, and continued <br />that he had some part in the permitting of the docks during his employment with the <br />Department of Environmental Protection. The DEP's request to show access to the Indian <br />River was met with copies of the survey showing access through the channel to the north of <br />No Name Island. <br />Commissioner Stanbridge inquired whether the homeowners had requested dredging <br />activity to maintain a channel, and Mr. Poole did not recall but stated that as the agency for <br />the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund, it was the DEP's purpose to assure that the <br />homeowners had reasonable riparian access. <br />Mr. O'Haire wanted to clarify that the discussion regarding dock permits concerned <br />only one owner, and Mr. Poole responded that it did. _ <br />DECEMBER 14, 1999 <br />-68- <br />0 0 <br />