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M M <br />Lengthy discussion ensued in regard to the fact that <br />the residents gave permission to trim the trees, not to <br />remove them, because they wish to maintain the character of <br />their neighborhood. <br />Public Works Director James Davis explained these <br />meandering marl roads are only 10' wide, and many of the oak <br />trees canopy the roads with possibly only an 8' clearance, <br />which would clip the cab of the grader; therefore, in <br />trimming some of them, it would almost be necessary to <br />remove them. <br />Dr. Charles Holt of Orchid Island confirmed that the <br />residents are talking about vertical trimming, not horizon- <br />tal, and they do not want the oak trees removed. It was <br />his opinion that it is possible to use a regular size grader <br />without causing a lot.of damage. Dr. Holt submitted the <br />following petition signed by Orchid Island residents re- <br />questing that the County take over maintenance of the road: <br />65 <br />AUG 41982 0,o i;T8 °7 <br />