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Road has become a terrible and dangerous thoroughfare for both bikers and the large numbers of people bringing trash in trucks and trailers to the convenience center, also on Saturdays when it is the most populated. Therefore, a widening of Walnut Grove Church Road or better yet, a bike slash pedestrian lane would serve a greater benefit to the community as a whole than the unnecessary paving of a dead end country farm road. 5. The neighbors who live on this road feel that paving it will make it less safe for our numerous walks with our children and animals. We all drive slowly on gravel, not so on pavement. We also feel the paving of an almost one-mile dead end country road invites racing, drinking, and other undesirable activities where all but one home has no view of the road and therefore finds it hard to keep an eye on these activities. 6. I would be remiss if I did not say that the paving of Jimmy Ed Road would hurt me directly by eliminating the trees that now shelter my home and property from the lights, and noise of the church ball field. Those trees are the only buffer we have from this activity. 7. Lastly, but hardly the least is the condemnation of the Parker family's land for reasons other than safety or connectivity. This in and of itself is an egregious use of the power of eminent domain and taxpayer monies. Let it be noted that Mr. Parker agreed to donate the right-of-way as a compromise if the road was only paved to the church's second driveway. As an optimist, I would hope that if any of you who voted in favor of the paving of Jimmy Ed Road, now feel that this is a subject worthy of review, I ask that you do so for any or all of the aforementioned reasons. I thank you for your time and consideration." b. Matters on the Printed Agenda (These matters were considered when the Board addressed that item on the agenda below.) 3. Proclamations/Resolutions/Special Presentations a. Alcoholic Beverage Control(ABC) Board—Introduction of New General Manager The Board will be introduced to the new ABC General Manager. Judythe Dingfelder, outgoing Chair of the ABC Board, introduced the new General Manager, Anthony Dubois. Mr. Dubois was selected by the ABC Board of Directors and he will start on Monday, October 11th. He has a tremendous amount of retail and human relations experience. Mr. Dubois made some introductory comments. b. Resolution Supporting the November 2,2010 Quarter Cent Sales Tax Referendum The Board considered a proposed resolution supporting the November 2, 2010 quarter cent sales tax referendum and encouraging Orange County voters to utilize the referendum as an opportunity to broaden and diversify the County tax base. Frank Clifton said that the screen behind the Board of County Commissioners has the Orange County website that addresses the referendum. He said that there is a section of FAQ's on the website. The Board has authorized the referendum, but has not taken a position.