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Road r_umber 1137 is on the alternate list for paving and is priorit ~ ~' number 10. Road numbers 1520 and 1340 have been added to the spot y improvement list. Larger pipes will be installed an these two-roads to correct areas of the roads which coes under water periodically, Mr. Watkins filed with the Board a revised 1978-79 Secondary Road Improvement Program. Upon motion of Commissioner Pinney, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, it was moved and adopted to approve the ].978-79 Secondary Road Improvement Program for Orange County. ' - Chairman Whitted recognized Mr, Robert Riley of SR #1320. Mr, Riley presented a map of this road and requested the Board of Commissioners ask the Department of Transportation to consider paving a portion of this read which is located on an easement dedicated to Southern Railroad, but owned by the State, Mr, Watkins stated this would be a legal matter which would have to be researched to find opt whether or not the State is responsible for pav- ing property which is leased to railroads. He referred to House Bi11 575 and asked the County Attorney to make a determination as to whether the property is subject to assessment and whether the property can be counted as part of the 75 percent owner participation necessary. Mr, Watkins stated he would be in touch with the County regarding State Road 1320. The County Attorney was requested to research House Bill 575 and other Statutes and then inform Mr. Riley and the Board of his findings. Ttem 4: A Resolution of Appreciation for the service of Cashe 5. Boggs. The Board reviewed the resolution prepared by the Clerk and upon motion of Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Gustaveson, the resolution of appreciation was adopted. For copy of Resolution of Appreciation, see page 541 of this book. Item 5: Mr. Louis Freeland, Jr., President of the Orange County Fix'e- men's Association, will present a proposal for county financing of three ` fire hydrants. The Chairman recognized Mr, Freeland who stated the Fireman's Addoci- ation was requesting County financial support to defray the cost of install- , ing three fire hydrants along the Hillsborough-Chapel Hi11 emergency water line on Old Highway 86. The locations of the fire hydrant are: 1) Near the power line crossing oh the north side of the divide; 2) New Hope Road intersection, and 3) at the Eubanks Road intersection. He stated the installation of the hydrants will improve the fire fighting capabilities of the Hillsborough, Orange Grove, Carrboro and the New Hope Fire Departments, as well as serve other departments when needed. Mr. Freeland added that the Association recommends that bids be issued to sat- isfy the governmental process and also to conserve funds. He stated the monthly maintenance fee would be divided among the fire departments in ehich the hydrants are located. Discussion ensued between Mr. Freeland and members of the Board of methods by which to finance the installation of the fire hydrants. The Finance Director informed the Board that in most of the fire districts affected by the proposed hydrants, excess funds are available to be appropriated, The consensus of the Board was that the Finance Director and Mr, Freeland meet and decide what funds are available for financing of the __. hydrants. A written request to the Finance Director or County Commis- sioners will be necessary in order to distribute these funds. While the financial arrangements are being worked out, the County Manager was authorized to negotiate with OWASA for specifications to go out for bids on the fire hydrants. Item 7: Appointments " A, Two vacancies exist on the Commission for Women as Ms. Helen Urguhard and Ms. Julie Knight have resigned. This is for information only and will appear on the April 3rd agenda with recommendations.