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MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, to authorize staff to erect on the top of each of the signs that currently exist the designation "Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard" and retain the 45th Street designation below that. Under discussion, Commissioner Scurlock felt he needed more time to consider renaming Gifford Park in honor of Mr. Lundy. Chairman Eggert asked, and Commissioner Scurlock clarified that the designation "North Gifford Road" should be removed, and the exact design and wording should be left to the sign people. Administrator Chandler assured the Board it would be worked out. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED FOR THE QUESTION. It was voted on and carried unanimously. Jim Jenkins, coordinator of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Street Project, thanked the Board and assured the :Board that if 'the Gifford community could be of help in the future, they'°woul'd be most cooperative. Chairman Eggert led discussion regarding the County's policy on renaming streets. Commissioner Bird felt we do not have a firm policy. Commissioner Scurlock felt we have a definite policy, but did not see confusion with two names on a street sign. He gave examples of other communities where streets are named randomly and people seem to find their way. Commissioner Bird felt the difference is that the street has two designations and we are changing only a portion of the designation. Chairman Eggert thought the reason for our policy is to avoid renaming streets on every whim, and she felt this particular situation was unique. Commissioner Bowman saw no problem as long as 1145th Street" is retained on the sign. County Administrator Jim Chandler pointed out that the important portion of our policy is to avoid changing the designation of a major thoroughfare as opposed to a neighborhood internal street. 14