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V MAR 2 1983`: Discussion followed as to the County taking a stand, and Commissioner Lyons noted that we have a Public Service Commission and they understand the problem. He did not feel they should have gotten into breaking up the Bell system in the first place, and in his opinion, we should leave this situation alone and let the Public Service Commission work it out. Administrator Wright believed that to oppose this rate increase would not only take a long,time and a good deal of money, but it would also require expertise that we do not have. y Motion was made by Commissioner Lyons that the Commission express regret that the telephone- rates are being raised, but indicate that we are not in a position to provide the necessary testimony to take aIstand on this. In further discussion, the Board generally agreed that we do not have enough information to make a determination. Commissioner Wodtke felt that the Commissioners as individuals could voice their opinion,.but in order to speak on behalf of 62,000 people, we certainly would have to have some valid facts and expertise. The Motion died for lack of a second, and the Board agreed to take no action. REPORT ON BARRIER ISLAND TRAFFIC STUDY Commissioner Scurlock reported that the Transportation Planning Committee approved the following Barrier Island Traffic Study for conveyance to City Council. STAFF RECOKE NDATIONS BARRIER ISLAND TRAFFIC STUDY - FINDINGS REPORT Issue 1: Through traffic on Azalea, Bougainvillea, Camelia, Dahlia and Flame - vine Lanes. Because of the limited number of complaints (none,in writing) and traffic volumes insufficient to justify modification to existing traffic patterns, staff recommends to maintain the existing roadways. Occasional speeding, noise, and littering is an enforcement, not a traffic engineering problem. s 81