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Bob Volkert, 4551 Pebble Bay South , a new resident of Indian River Shores , noted <br /> that he would be directly impacted by this development and would not be able to navigate <br /> under the proposed bridge . He bought his property because of its location and because of <br /> the navigability of the waterway . He has also served on an environmental council and has <br /> previously fought development which would allow nutrients to run into the watershed and <br /> destroy fish habitat . If we don ' t protect the river, we are just signing away our environment <br /> with our ability to have fish , game , and birds . He urged all the citizens to e - mail , write or <br /> telephone and , if possible, to travel to Tallahassee to let the State know how the citizens feel <br /> and that they can really make a difference and turn things around . <br /> Tom Trolle , 4903 Sunset Drive , suggested that the Board contact Jim Egan of the <br /> Marine Resources Council who has extensive experience regarding islands affected by <br /> development . There are over 800 islands in the State which would be negatively affected by <br /> the settlement with Lost Tree . <br /> Beverley Lavin , Harbor Island Club , a new resident in Indian River Shores at Harbor <br /> Island Club , commented that the new development would be right in front of her . She <br /> emphasized that it is much easier to stop the development than to repair the damage when <br /> it is already done . <br /> Dr. David Cox , 9495 Periwinkle Drive, thanked the Board for listening and felt that <br /> 99 % of the citizens support the Board ' s position . He urged the Board to find a strategy for <br /> the future to prevent this from ever happening again . <br /> Bye } 8 8 4 <br /> JANUARY 30 , 2001 - 10 - <br />