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05G Tyson L. Coble, Cheeks/Miles area did not understand the choice had been made and could not be reversed. She felt that both areas have definite needs. She requested the Board present the best pJ,an with the best possibility of receiving the money. Chair willhoit explained that several communities were ranked; the first grant was received for Northern Fairview and the second one for Councilville aril Rencher Street will be the third area aril was chosen because of its greater probability of receiving the funds. In answer to Norman Walker's comitlent, Willhoit explained a decision had had to be made about the area before the Public Hearing could be held. Coble expressed concern for fixing up homes which are rentals and McAdoo explained the purpose is to serve the people, not the homes or the lardlord. THERE BEING NO FUR'1~'R CCMMENIS, TfIE HEARING WAS CL0.5ID. P_. BQARD CQ'7MENTS Commissioner Lloyd stated the Flea Market on Buckhorn Road held their grand opening. He summarized the traffic problems created because of only one entrance off of Buckhorn Road where the traffic must ingress and egress. Patrolmen Wade and Moore spoke in support of some corrective action and gave their observations of the situation. ?~'-eY indicated that a second drive and additional parking would help eliminate the problem. Commissioner Marshall noted that this kind of situation,happens when there is a nonoonfozming use and suggested the owner request what needs to be done to become a conforming use. Chair Willhoit referred the problem to the staff for their recor<miendation. B. AUDIr~iVCE COMMENTS 1. MATTERS ON T9E PRINK AGEDIDA Membexs of the audience indicated they would like to speak to items 8, 11, 16 and 17 on the agenda. Ttrey will be recognizeol at the appropriate time. 2. MATTERS NOP ~ ~ PRINI'FI1 AGEI~IDA None. C. MINUTES MARCH 6, 1985 Several corrections were made to the minutes. They will be corrected and submitted for approval on March l9, 1985. MARCH 12 1985 Motion eras made by Commissioner Marshall, seconded by Commissioner Carey, to approve the minutes for March 12, 1985 as corrected. WTE: UNAD72NlOUS. S. 5CHODL MERCER SP[IDY CCr'IlKISS~ON Chair Willhoit explained the proposed three-step process: (1) determine the desire to move ahead with a citizens committee to study school merger, (2) solicit applications from those who would like to serve, and (3) refine the charge. Commissioner Carey stated the school merger issue is being discussed at the state level and will have implications on the future funding of bath school systems. Fie expressed support of the study vommission, noting the study would provide information on the impact that a merger would have on both school systems and the two School Boards.