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Commissioner Whitted stated that he felt if Lawrence Road was paved, it would be a connecting road between St. Mary's Road and Hwy. 70, therefore, relieving some of the congestion on St. Mary's Road. He stated that most of the complaints from citizens came from people who lived on unpaved roads and his priority would be to pave the unpaved roads. Commissioner Walker stated that he would go along with the High- way Department's recommendation to upgrade Old Hwy. 86, since Old Hwy. 86 was heavily traveled. 86. Discussion ensued concerning the reworking of the curve on Old Hwy. Commissioner Pinney moved that the reallocated funds be expended for improvement to Old Hwy. 86. Commissioner Walker seconded the motion. The Chairman called for the vote. Voting aye were Commissioners Garrett, Gustaveson, Pinney and Walker. Voting nay was Commissioner Whitted. The Chairman declared the motion passed, Mr. Frank Bumpass, who owns property on State Road 1722, inquired of the Highway Department of the status of SR 1722. Mr. Bumpass stated that in 1954, the State started maintenance of SR 1722, however, the road had never been finished. He stated that the Highway Department was now telling the residents who wished to build homes in that area that they must pay for completing the upgrading of the read before the State would maintain it. Mr. Bumpass asked for information concerning the status of the road. Discussion ensued. Chairman Garrett stated that she felt this was a matter that should be resolved between the Highway Department and the residents of the road. Further discussion ensued between Mr. Watkins and Mr. Bumpass concerning the maintenance of SR #1722. Chairman .Garrett stated that there had been several letters written concerning SR #1722, and the Highway Department had concluded that beyond the paved 3/10 of a mile on SR #1722, the road was con- sidered a private road. Discussion continued as to whether or not this road would be a private road or a subdivision road. The Board referred this matter to the Planning Berard to make re- commendations to the Commissioners at their first Monday's meeting in December. Chairman Garrett inquired of Mx. Watkins as to why work had ceased on SR #1711, Piney Grove Church Road. Mr. Watkins stated that there had been a right of way problem on the road, however, the road would be stablixed between now and Christmas, if the weather was good. If not, the road would be paved next Spring. The Chairman referred to Item 14: Chairman Garrett will report progress of discussions of the Water Authority concerning County involve- ment in the Cane Creek Project. Mrs. Garrett stated that the Authority had indicated that they were interested in joining with the County in developing an additional water supply and the Authority is wondering if the County Manager and Mr. Billingsley would put together some proposals which the two Boards could respond to. Proposals regarding financial and legal concerns of Cane Creek. The Authority also felt a committee was needed of members of the Authority, members of the Board of Commissioners and members of the Cane Creek Conservation Authority. These people would begin working on ways of talking together regarding the Cane Creek Reservoir. Discussion ensued between members of the Board and members of the Cane Creek Conservation Authority regarding the Cane Creek project. The consensus of the Board was to endorse the proposed task force of members from the Authority, County Commissioners and members of the Cane Creek Conservation Authority. Members of this task force from the County Commissioners Board will be appointed on Monday, December 6, 1976. Another matter brought to the attention of the Board by the Chairman was to request from the 208 Staff, the Department of Agriculture and the