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9 <br />Program. He indicated that the present priority list would be used for <br />one more year. At that time, it may be decided by the Transportation <br />Board to do a new priority list. He listed the rural roads and the <br />subdivision/ residential roads that are scheduled for paving in 1991- <br />92. The anticipated allocation for Orange County amounts to $1,423,213. <br />He stated they expect to receive additional funds and will adjust the <br />schedule at that time. <br />THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPEN FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS. <br />MARGARET 17NDERWOOD expressed a concern about the intersection <br />of I -85 and Mt. Hermon Church Road. The trucks turn onto this road to <br />avoid the scales on I -85 and the road is congested with trucks. Mr. <br />Watkins will look into the situation. <br />JAMES BUMPHUS expressed a concern about an unpaved road which <br />has no speed limit sign. Mr. Watkins explained they do not put speed <br />limit signs on unpaved roads. DOT and the County Engineer will look at <br />the situation and report back to the Board. <br />JAMES GENTRY spoke in favor of paving Carolina Loop Road. <br />SIX EFLAND spoke in favor of paving Harmony Church Road, High <br />Rock Road and North Oak Road. <br />WITH NO FURTHER COMMENTS THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by <br />Commissioner Insko to approve the proposed 1991 -92 Secondary Road <br />Improvements Program as presented by NCDOT. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />VII. REPORTS <br />A. YOUTH SYMPOSIUM FINAL REPORT <br />This report was given by Lucy Lewis. She indicated that the <br />report includes the recommendation made by the Symposium participants, <br />and briefly addresses the progress made on each recommendation. She <br />gave a brief summary of the report and outlined the future plans to <br />carry out the recommendations. <br />Commissioner Gordon asked that one topic she would like to <br />see addressed is the County's responsibility in meeting the needs of <br />children and their families. She emphasized that there are very few <br />activities for young adolescents. <br />County Manager John Link clarified that this document is <br />intended to be a set of guidelines on how the community can meet the <br />needs of the youth. The implementation of this plan will not <br />necessitate any new positions or programs for this next year. <br />Motion was made by Commissioner Insko, seconded by <br />Commissioner Willhoit to accept the final document which will be used <br />by the various youth organizations including the County in setting <br />priorities for continuing to coordinate and improve youth services. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />8. OWASA QUARTERLY REPORT <br />