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7~~ The Chairman called for the vote and all members of the Board voted aye. The motion was declared passed. Chairman Garrett was requested to write a letter to the Medical Foundation informing them of the Board's decision. Mr. Whitted referred to Ttem 9: The Planning Director will re- view the proposed private road standards developed by his department. Irvin Dobson, Planning Director, stated that Chris Edwards would review the road standards with~•.the Board. Mr. Edwards stated that the Planning Board has approved the Con- struction Standards for Private Roads with a recommended change that under Class C Roads, be added,"right of ways may be reduced to 30 feet provided that the Planning Board and the County Commissioners fund that further subdivision is impossible due to inadequate lot size as pre- scribed by the OrangerGounty Zoning Ordinance." Discussion ensued. Mr. Edwards stated that these standards would be explained to developers as well as other information regarding private roads. Upon motion of Commissioner Gustaveson, seconded by Commissioner Pinney, it was moved and adopted that the Minimum Construction Stan- dards for Private Roads in Orange County with the recommended change be approved. The Chairman referred to Item 12: Does the Board of Commissioners wish the Planning Staff to prepare a Community Development Grant Appli- cation for 1977? Discussion ensued as to whether or not it would be worth the effort to apply for Community Development funds for 1977. Upon motion of commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner - Garrett, it was moved and adopted that the Planning Staff reconvene with the Community Development Task Force and bring recommendations _ to the Commissioners regarding the Community Development Grant Appli- cation for 1977. Item 17: Does the Beard of Commissioners wish to set a time to continue the County tour with members of the Planning Board. The Board scheduled October 21, 1976, at 1:00 p.m., as the time to continue the tour. Other dates scheduled were October 5, 1976, to discuss water resources and an Animal Control Ordinance, October 14, 1976, the RC&D Diner, Octobez 18, 1976, Commissioner's Day at the State Fair, October 19, the regular Tuesday's night meeting. The Board agreed to set a date for a work session at the regular third Tuesday's night meeting, to discuss goals and priorities. A date to discuss the proposed Zoning Amendments is to be scheduled later. Mr. Whitted referred to Item 19: Discussion of the proposed Public Works Act. Mr. Gattis stated that the application regarding the Public Works Act was long and involved and would take a good amount 6f time. He stated that Triangle J felt the chances of receiving any funds were unfavorable. The Board decided to discuss this at a later time. Commissioner Pinney stated that he had one item for discussion -- concerning funds to educate the public regarding the upcoming School Band Election. Discussion ensued. The Board agreed that progress should be made since the election is to be November 2, 1976. Commissioner Pinney moved that $2,500. be appropriated from the Contingency Fund for the purpose of providing educational information for the School Bond Referendum to be held November 2, 1976. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson. The Chairman called for the vote and all members of the Board voted aye. The motion was declared passed.