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4 in extension of State Road #1722, Bumpass Road. Their final recommenda- tion is not ready at this time. Ervin Dobson, the Planning Director, presented a preliminary report of SR #1722. He stated that approximately one and one-half miles of SR #1722 had been paved, however, it was the judgemtn of the Planning Director that unless some written document could be pxoduced which committed the State to paving the remainder of the road, other means of paving the road would have to be considered. He stated that he would like to discuss this road and area with the Planning Board to consider various traffic pattern a. Chairman Whitted referred to Item 9: Commissioner Pinney will make some recommendations concerning the facilities study prepared by Mr. Nassif giving particular attention to: -_ A. Space for District Courtroom B. Space for the Council on Aging C. Community Concerns about overall use of County property Commissioner Pinney requested that this item be delayed until after the Board had talked with the County Attorney. Chairman Whitted stated that Item 19: Discussion concerning the architect and the facility study should be delayed until after discussion with the County Attorney which should be done in executive session. The Board agreed that immediately after lunch, there would be an executive session and following the executive session, the Board would discuss Item 9 and Item 19. Commissioner Walker requested that the Board consider Item 15, his report of the result of discussion with Mayor Cates concexning rent of Town property for the Council on Aging use. Commissioner Walker stated that the property the County is attempting to rent is in a state of "limbo" as to whether ox not the property can be rented. Commissioner Walker stated that Mayor Cates had indicated to him that he would be willing to lower the rent. Mayor Cates spoke to Commissioner Walker's comments. He stated that Mr. Walker had misunderstood him. That the Town Board had agreed to allow the Council on Aging's Nutrition Program to use the barn. The Board had also agreed to rent space to the Council on Aging for Administrative Offices at a cost of $150. per month. He stated that it had been discovered that the title to the property is restricted for municipal purposes only and for municipal office space only. He added that the Town Attorney was attempting to cleax this matter this week. Mayor Cates invited the Board members to meet with members of Robert Morgan's staff on Wednesday, December 8, 197fi, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Town Hall. Chairman Whitted referred to Item 10: Commissioner Whitted requests the Board.of Commissioners review a letter received from P. A. Saitta and consider his request concerning use of Lake Orange for waterfowl hunting. The Chairman stated that Mr. Saitta had per- mission from Mr. Van Kenyon, who owns property. adjacent to the lake, to hunt. However, he had been denied permission to use the area by the Lake Orange, Incorporated. Mr. Saitta is of the opinion that he can use Lake Orange for hunting purposes, following discussion with _ his attorney. Mr. Saitta, for the record's sake, is requesting the the County Commissioners to consider his request. Discussion ensued. Commissioner Gustaveson stated that he was concerned about an area which is used for recreation, also being used for hunting purposes. His other concern was in terms of the issue raised that this is a County created water body. Commissioner Willhoit recommended that the Board grant permission to Mr. Saitta until such time as the Board reviews the proposed Fire- arms Ordinance. Commissioner Walker stated that he felt this Board had no juris- diction as to what happens on the private property which surrounds the lake.