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~4'~ The minutes of May 27, 1976 were reviewed and one correction pointed out. Upon motion of Commissioner Whitted, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to approve the minutes of May 27, 1976. The minutes of June 1, 1976, were reviewed and upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Whined, it was moved and adopted to approve the minutes of June 1, 1976. Chairman Garrett inquired about the minutes of May 13, 1976, and asked that the Board be supplied with minutes for that meeting. Commissioner Whitted stated that he had a road matter that he would like to bring to the attention of the Board. He referred to Emily Road, Farrington Drive, and Marcus Deive in Chapel Hill Township. He stated that several years ago the residents of these roads paid to have these roads brought up to state standards and the Highway Department agreed ~bo assume the responsibility of the roads, however, correspondence was mislaid at the Highway Department and no action was taken on the roads. Now the residents were being told that the roads must be brought up to state standards again before the Highway Depart- ment will maintain them. The Clerk was requested to write 5. H. Jones, District Engineer, regarding the matter. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Gustaveson requested that the Board be provided with copies of the new State policy concerning Secondary Roads. Chairman Garrett informed the Board of certain meetings regarding highways and roads to be held during June. She stated that there was a public hearing scheduled for June 23, 1976, at 2:00 p.m. at the Roger Herr School in Dunham. The Public Hearing is concerning the Highway Improvement Program. On June 29, 1976, there will be a meeting concerning I-40 Alt. at the Roger Herr School in Durham. On June 22, 1976, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. there will be a representative from the Highway Department at the Municipal Building in Chapel Hill to talk with residents about the Z-40 Alt. matter. Chairman Garrett suggested that the Commissioners talk about the Z-40 Alternate proposal on the third Tuesday. The Chairman referred to a letter received from Mr. Lloyd Little regarding a road matter. This letter is to be filed in the Highway Department file. Mrs. Garrett referred to Item TT2 - Appointments: 1. Four persons have been suggested as appointees to the Youth Services Needs Task Force: a) Deloris Simpson, b) Wes Hare, c) Larry Cotton, and d) James Hoyd. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Whitted, it was moved and unanimously adopted to appoint i~eloris Simpson, Wes Hare, Larry Cotton, and James Boyd to the Youth Services Needs Task Force. B. An additional position, that of alternate member has been created on the Hillsborough Planning Board. The County should name one person to this position. Mark Burnham was asked hi s. opinion of the Hillsborough Zoning Ordinance and if the Ordinance did state the necessity of an alternate member. Mr. Burnham stated that he would look into the situation. Item V: The Department of Transportation has investigated four petitions for addition to the Secondary Road System filed in Orange County and is submitting their recommendations to the Board of Commis- sioners for its review. 1. Holly Drive Recommend that this road not be added to the State System. 2. Dumont Drive Recommend that this road be added to the State System.