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4 <br /> Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by Commissioner <br /> Carey to approve the minutes for June 22, 1987 as corrected. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS. <br /> PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SECONDARY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS <br /> John Watkins, District Engineer for the Department of Transportation, <br /> explained that the anticipated secondary allocation is $633,778. 00. The <br /> rating stayed the same as last year by request from the Board of <br /> Commissioners. He listed and described the projects that would be <br /> included in this years program. <br /> Chair Marshall expressed a concern about a dangerous situation on <br /> Kimbro Road. Mr. Watkins suggested and the Board agreed to reduce the <br /> money allocated for spot stabilization of unpaved roads by $10, 000 to <br /> upgrade the condition of Kimbro Road. <br /> The improvements to Homestead Road were discussed. Commissioner <br /> Halkiotis stated that the bridge needs to be looked at in terms of safety. <br /> THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS <br /> LARRY FLANNERY made reference to #12 on the list -- Gailbraith Road <br /> or Cole Mill Road, and stated that in the last two years he has noted that <br /> since there is an entrance on this road to the Eno State Park that traffic <br /> has increased by 47% over the last year. The road is 9/10 of a mile long <br /> and on a daily basis 221 cars enter the park gate. This increase in <br /> traffic has caused excessive dust in the area. There are eighteen (18) <br /> homes on this road. He asked that consideration be given of paving this <br /> road this year because of the state park. <br /> In answer to an inquiry from Chair Marshall, Watkins indicated that no <br /> special consideration is given to a road that leads to a State park. <br /> Mr. Buchanan asked that this request for special consideration be put <br />