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An unidentified individual asked how residents of SR 1137 could prevent large trucks from using and destroying the road and bridges. A Mrs. Blalock requested representatives of the Department of Transporation visit the site of SR 1341 to view the condition of the road. She said she possessed a petition signed by 30 property owners to request the paving of SR 1341. An unidentified individual asked the priority number of SR 1341. An unidentified individual expressed his concern about improper drainage along SR 1341. An unidentified individual asked whether less funds were available for paving this year. An unidentified individual questioned whether the Department of Transportation even considered public requests or input before making decisions. Commissioner Whitted questioned the use of funds to support the maintenance rather than the paving of roads. Commissioner Willhait questioned the strengthening process along Weaver-Dairy Road. Mr. Watkins said the Department of Transportation would welcome recommendations by the Board of Commissioners - but, final approval of any road would be given by the Board of Transportation, which wv.uld meet on May 10th and on ,tune Sth. Commissioner Whitted said the Board of Commissioners would schedule discussion of its recommendations on an early agenda and then report back to the Board of Transportation. Commissioner Whitted requested the Department of Transportation re-check the Board's request concerning speed limits markings on Highway 70 and a traffic light signal at the intersection of Highway 70 and St. Mary's Road. He also requested maintenance on Highway 751, as there was a large pothole on the #751 bridge, off Highway 70. The Chairman called fora break at this time so the meeting could move to the Commissioners meeting room. The Chairman requested modification of the agenda as follows: Agenda Items 4, 5 and 16 be heard at this point of the meeting and Agenda Item 8 be deleted. -2-