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she is asking that the gate not be removed so the area can remain a habitat for the migratory birds. Lancaster stated that she received a letter from Ken Gnadt encouraging the board to maintain the area and a letter fram the Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau �ncaurages the board to support the request. The letters were r�ceived into the record. There is also a letter from the US Fish and Wildlife in the information provided by Mr. Adam. Gregg Robb with Fire District#6 expressed concern an the limited access to fight fires. He acknowledged that there are limits on roads with locked gates and there are no structures back there. He supports this at status quo and expressed concern that with the gate it could cause a traffic hazard. Mr. Amick stat�d that there are a number of citizen that do drive the area to view the deer, turkey , pheasants and other wildlife and they do not want this lost. There are issues of dumping and trespassing in rural areas. He also noted the 23 sheriff calls in the last 5 years and the other roads that have gated property. Mr. Sherlock stated that the actual name of the island is South Island on Elm Island Road. Discussion was held on the maintenance of the road. An agreem�nt on the maintenance could be worked out. Discussion was held on the placement of the gate if it was to be at Highway #281 or stay at the curr�nt location. McFarland they may not want a home out there because af the pristine nature of the property but there is a land owner and he has rights. Mr. Amick noted that there is a problem with littering on county roads and the gate is not an impediment to fighting fires. They want to secure their praperty in the same manner as other property owners and they do not have a problem retaining the easement to avoid problems in the future. He is urging to gate and lock the road off of Highway #281 there is no reason to have it open you are just giving into vandals Mr. Quandt questioned who would put up the gate and who would own it. Mr Sherlock suggested that it would be their gate on their property but the county would have access. Attorney Jordan Adam stated that he did not have a problem with Casey's suggestion. Francis Hannon has the other half of Elm Island Road and h� asked if they were to haul hay would they have to open the gate and close it behind them. He stated that Mr. Johnson does a good job taking care of th� property. Chairman Lancaster called for public participation and asked the board members if they had any questions. No one responded. Ziola made a mation and Quandt seconded to close the public hearing. Arnold, Lancaster, McFarland, Purdy, Quandt, Schuppan and Ziola all voted yes and none voted na. Motion carried. 7