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Neighbors clash over Shore Drive Trail survey, call for funds to be reallocated to San Sebastian Boat Ramp
Summary
Residents gave competing views on the St. Augustine South Shore Drive Trail survey and asked the Board to reallocate Trail funds to the San Sebastian Boat Ramp; county staff said the Shore Drive survey closes March 1 and the boat ramp allocation is currently $4.5 million.
Multiple residents spoke during public comment about the proposed St. Augustine South Shore Drive Trail, raising questions about ownership, survey accuracy and environmental and safety concerns. Some speakers urged reallocating the Trail budget to the San Sebastian Boat Ramp and Park project.
Carol Gangi presented maps and deeds and "suggested transferring the Trail budget to the San Sebastian Boat Ramp and Park project," arguing the park and ramp were a higher priority. Several others — including Margo Geer, Bruce Milliken, Carey Anne Berdan and Chris Ranung — questioned the reliability of community survey data and recommended further in‑person outreach or reallocating funds.
County Administrator Joy Andrews told the Board that "the Shore Drive survey would close on March 1" and said the current allocation for the San Sebastian Boat Ramp was $4.5 million. Commissioner Ann Taylor proposed considering an allocation transfer but withdrew a motion after discussion and the Board agreed to add the funding allocation for discussion at a future meeting following a Feb. 11 community session.
