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the school system to come up with some of the funds necessary for the improvements, and we must look at our liability also. We need to make this intersection safe. Commissioner Eggert inquired whose responsibilityla traffic signal at that intersection would be, and Chairman Scurlock stated that his personal feeling is that such things as turning lanes and stacking are the school's responsibility, and the signalization would be the county's. Commissioner Wheeler brought up the possibility of signals that include a turning arrow, which he felt work much better in some situations. Director Davis noted that if the Board is talking about including R/W acquisition, the estimated cost is about $130,000 for an intersection; if we just put in poles and signals, it is about $30,000. Commissioner Bird noted that unfortunately traffic lights do not automatically prevent accidents, but he felt we neled to do whatever we can to try to make this intersection saferl. Attorney Louis B. Vocelle, Jr., came before the Board repre- senting the estate of Dr. Joseph Tucker, who was killed at this intersection on August 2nd of last year, and the family of J. D. and Gerry Davis, who were injured there about two weeks ago. Both of these accidents occurred when cars were running stop signs. Attorney Vocelle stated that he would like to'see the Board, at the very minimum, consider putting a signallat this intersection because it appears the stop sign, at least west- bound, gets lost in the cabbage palm. Also, the street appears to be wide, people just go on across it, and with the new school coming in, there will be nothing but problems. On behalf of the families he represents, as well as other citizens of the county who use that intersection, Attorney Vocelle asked than the Board at least put in a caution light. 17 BOOK JUN 1987