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_I APR 17 1985 BOOK 0 P' E 63 5 Commissioner Bird felt such a road would be of great benefit just for the Piper Aircraft plant traffic and that industrial park, and stated that he would like to see more consideration given to this possibility. The Vice Chairman agreed to take it back to the Committee. Commissioner Bird asked at what point we are going to address the funding for the extension of the Boulevard. Vice Chairman Scurlock believed this will be looked at through the Transportation Planning Committee and the Finance Advisory Committee. He felt the impact fee will certainly pay a portion; also 5th and 6th cent gas tax monies; and would anticipate some bond issue and probably separating the two contracts north and south. Administrator Wright pointed out that we already have approved the funding of the southern extension of the Boulevard. Commissioner Bird felt that Item 5 in regard to installing identification signs where the major roads and bridges enter Orchid Island is a good idea since we finally have the name established as we wanted. He suggested that the sign have something extra, possibly a colored orchid. The Administrator stated that he would see how creative our sign shop can be, and Commissioner Bowman pointed out that the orchids for which the island is named actually are air plants. Vice Chairman Scurlock informed the Board that he will bring this report back to the next meeting for acceptance and approval. Commissioner Bowman inquired about the work at 1.4th Avenue and the railroad crossing, and Vice Chairman Scurlock explained that closing is a temporary situation. When FEC decides they are going to renovate an intersection, they do it, and send a bill to the governmental entity involved, which entity really does not have any option other than to pay. The City has objected to the bill and that is what is happening now, but he assured Commis- sioner Bowman that they are not doing anything to impact us. 41 M M s