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to 1993, there were 10 deaths. Then from 1994 to 1995, there were 10 deaths. She asked <br />the Board to keep that in mind when reviewing their list of recommendations. Save the <br />Manatee Club cannot support expanding boating activity unless the manatees are more <br />strongly protected. She stated she will supply a copy of their recommendations to the Board. <br />Commissioner Ginn wanted to postpone any action until she had a chance to read the <br />recommendations. <br />Mr. DeBlois noted that direction could be given to technical staff to clean up the Plan <br />if the recommendations are only for small changes. However, if substantial changes are <br />being recommended, staff is asking for approval of the Plan "as is". <br />Ms. Clinger detailed some of the recommendations of SMC and Mr. DeBlois and Mr. <br />Poole responded to the minor changes. <br />Mr. DeBlois noted that some language had been loosened to allow for site specific <br />scrutiny. <br />Mr. Poole commented that the Plan has been structured to allow for flexibility. <br />Ms. Clinger noted that the Vero Beach Power Plant site is becoming even more <br />important to the manatees now that Ft. Pierce is not discharging stormwater. She also <br />requested some further details regarding maintenance dredging of artificial canals. <br />Mr. DeBlois agreed that the language could be clarified. <br />Chairman Adams noted that the Grand Harbor power boat restriction contained in <br />Policy 1.15 was done to decrease the number of power boats. She asked if that Policy could <br />be removed. <br />AUGUST 22, 2000 BK 114 PG 7I 1 <br />-85- <br />