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444 DRAFT DOT would be willing to work on the Highway 73 project if ~he community steps forward and demonstrates its willingness to work with the State in widening the road. There was discussion about the overcrowded condition of Highway 73, the lack of construction funds by the State and the possible use of County funds to expedite the road improvement project. Mr. Clifton pointed Out the County has the authority to acquire rights of way for road projects. Mr. Jonathan Marshall, Planning Services Director, addressed the issue of public/private partnerships to provide roads, schools and other infrastructure needs. Commissioner Barnhart proposed that the Board ask staff to meet with the State DOT to determine what the County would have to do to get a commitment from the DOT to widen Highway 73. He also suggested that Mr. Burkett hold a meeting within the Odell community to explain the proposed development and give community mem~0ers an opportunity to voice their concerns and provide input. Mr. Burkett stated he would schedule a meeting at Odell Elementary School to present the project and receive community input. Due to the changes that have been made regarding the proposed development, Chairman Fennel stated it would be necessary for the Board to hold another public hearing concerning the rezoning petition by Mr. Burkett. After discussion of possible meeting dates, the Board agreed to schedule the public hearing on the proposed rezoning at 6:30 p.m. on June 26. Mr. Burkett responded to questions regarding the existing Odell School property and J & B's proposed contributions and payments for the land swap. He estimated the cost to ready the 17-acre school property for development at $2,130,000.00. Further, Mr. Burkett estimated the total Value of J & B contributions and payments for the land swap at $2,294,500.00, including the new school acreage, traffic improvements, engineering and survey, on-site rough grading and cash contributions. Stating he could have a successful project without the land swap, Mr. Burkett estimated the value of the new school acreage (62 acres) at approximately $1 million. There was discussion regarding the potential to utilize a portion of the existing Odell Elementary School, flooding problems associated with the proposed new school site and the safety and type of construction of the existing bridge on Harris Road. Mr. Burkett stated the bridge on Harris Road is made of concrete and meets all current State requirements. Mr. Wayne Irvin, resident of the 0dell Community~ expressed concerns about the safety of the bridge on Harris Road. He disagreed with Mr. Burkett that the bridge is constructed of concrete. The Board asked Mr. Marshall to check with the State regarding the type, size and safety inspections of the bridge on Harris Road. After reviewing information from the State, Mr. Burkett acknowledged that the bridge has a wood deck with a concrete overlay. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhart, seconded by Chairman Fennel and unanimously carried, the Board directed staff to meet with the State Department of Transportation to determine what the County would have to do to get a commitment from the State to move forward with the widening of Highway 73. Further, it was agreed that Mr. Robert Burkett would hold a meeting in the Odell community to explain the proposed development and give community men,hers an opportunity to voice their concerns and provide input. Finally, the Board set a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. (or as soon thereafter as persons may be heard) on Monday, June 26, 2000, concerning Rezoning Petition COO- 02(R) by Mr. Robert Burkett. There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Fennel adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Frankie F. Bonds, Clerk to the Board