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Services purposes. That puts the burden of the Internal Revenue Service reporting on Lost <br />Tree Village. There is also included language addressing condemnation concerns. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in <br />this matter. <br />Jens Tripson, 2525 14' Street, Vero Beach, president of the Pelican Island Audubon <br />Society, thanked everyone for their efforts in this matter. He encouraged the Board to make <br />the offer to purchase, enter into the interlocal agreements, and begin restoration. <br />Charles Lee, 1101 Audubon Way, Maitland, of the Audubon Society of Florida, <br />predicted that the decision today would define the life and the character of the Indian River <br />Lagoon. He thanked the Commissioners for their past support and hoped they would <br />approve staff's recommendation. <br />Jim Egan, Marine Resources Council, declared it appropriate to put these islands into <br />public ownership and urged approval even though the price exceeds the appraisals. He gave <br />assurance that management plan funding will be available to assist along with local dollars. <br />He believed the public would be very happy to participate also in this process. <br />B. J. McClure, 395 Nieuport Drive, Vero Beach, stressed that he had no interest in <br />this other than improvement of the environment of the Indian River Lagoon. He believed <br />this will be good for Indian River County and good for Lost Tree Islands He cautioned that <br />Lost Tree Village might make a counter-offer. He believed Commissioner Macht's advice <br />to wait until the lawsuits are settled is flawed and urged the Commission to vote <br />unanimously for approval. <br />Indian River Shores Mayor Thomas Cadden advised that on August 22, 2002, the <br />Town Council voted to support both issues. He felt predicting the outcome of lawsuits is <br />very dangerous. <br />September 3, 2002 <br />