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the next time this needs to be done that it go out to bid so perhaps a better price can be <br />obtained. <br />Environmental Analyst Jonathan C. Gorham, Ph.D. explained that the County has <br />been taking advantage of Jeff Tabar's (former employee) familiarity with a lot of these <br />issues for on-going consulting services. Since he contributed to the last Beach Preservation <br />Plan update and is familiar with the zones, it was felt that in this instance we needed to get <br />this update done in order to respond to calls of people wanting information on erosion rates. <br />We have the data, but we need to have it analyzed. <br />Commissioner Adams asked whether a model was available to analyze the data, and <br />Mr. Gorham responded that the survey data can provide a big picture of volume change, but <br />this is more involved than what the surveyor contractors are able to do. <br />Commissioner Adams indicated she would approve this request, but wanted it to go <br />out to bid the next time. <br />Commissioner Ginn believed the department is in need of another staff person, and <br />Administrator Chandler specified that the County has advertised many times for the position <br />but has received no applications in spite of other recruiting efforts. They are now <br />considering the need to use more outside consultants. We are in a major program now, <br />really need a coastal engineer, and feel we cannot wait any longer. <br />Both Commissioner Adams and Commissioner Ginn credited Mr Gorham with a <br />great job. <br />THE CHAIRMAN CALLED THE QUESTION and the motion <br />carried unanimously. (Approved Work Order No. 2 to the <br />agreement with Woods Hole Group, Inc., as recommended in <br />the memorandum.) <br />March 5, 2002 <br />