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The hedgerow prevents the ice from melting for several days after everything else has <br /> melted. Tonight the snow and water on the road will turn to ice making the road even more <br /> treacherous tomorrow. <br /> The hedgerow is in constant need of trimming and even after it is trimmed it creates a blind <br /> curve at our driveway and mailbox. Cars and school buses frequently fly around the curve on <br /> the wrong side of the road. <br /> The property owners will not trim the hedgerow so a bush hog is used by the State, making <br /> it very ugly for months until it grows back. It then needs to be trimmed again. <br /> The power line is a major 3 phase line serving a large area. Snow and ice on the road <br /> make it harder to maintain and repair. <br /> We have granted a water right to the fire department and it will be easier and faster for <br /> them to access it when the road is paved in the event of a fire. <br /> The Sheriff's Department has stated that they would patrol more frequently if the road is <br /> paved. <br /> The bridge needs to be replaced as it is too narrow and has not guard railings. <br /> The bridge is at the bottom of a hill and at a curve, so the gravel acts as ball bearings, <br /> causing cars to slide into the creek. <br /> The dirt and dust cause additional maintenance to vehicles and to our homes. It is also a <br /> health concern for those of us with respiratory issues. <br /> The neighborhood's beauty will be enhanced by a neatly paved and maintained road. <br /> There are no logical reasons to deny us a safe and clean paved road. <br /> Lynne Holtcamp is a resident on Ben Wilson Road and said that she is opposed to <br /> paving the entire road, but is not opposed to paving the north part of the road. She spoke on <br /> behalf of some of the residents. She said that keeping the road unpaved is consistent with the <br /> rural/agricultural designation of the area related to the Comprehensive Plan. She said that <br /> paving the road would make it attractive to developers. She asked that not all of the road be <br /> paved. <br /> Gerald Combs lives on Ben Wilson Road and said that he is in favor of paving the <br /> portion of the 2.8-mile road. He said that his family is the one that this affects the most since <br /> they are the closest to the road. He asked that the portion of the road that was agreed upon <br /> be paved. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs thanked all who came to speak and thanked DOT for trying to <br /> work with the citizens on this. He said that he and Commissioner Foushee met with DOT <br /> representatives twice and he was satisfied that only the northern portion of Ben Wilson Road <br /> would be paved and the church driveway would be paved on Jimmy Ed Road. <br /> Chair Foushee agreed with Commissioner Jacobs and said that not everyone would be <br /> satisfied. <br /> The public hearing was closed (there was no motion) and the staff will bring back the <br /> item on February 3, 2009 for Board decision. <br /> 6. Regular Agenda <br /> a. Approval of Community Advisory Group and Site Selection Evaluation <br /> Process Update — Orange County Transfer Station <br /> The Board considered a proposal for the creation of a Hwy 54 Transfer Station <br /> Community Advisory Group, to provide an update regarding progress on evaluation of the two <br />