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G) .noK( 14 pp~c 4 recommendations for changes in Youth Services and Hillcrest Youth Home, excluding the decision of an information sign at the corner of Hillcrest and Carthage Streets, which will be determined by the Board later. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford, and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Commissioner Reives recommended that the Youth Commission be reconstructed by increasing its members from seven to fifteen members, who would also serve as the Community Based Alternatives Task Force. He stated that a psychologist should also serve on the Commission, who will be recommended at a later date. The individuals recommended to fill the positions on the Lee County Youth Commission are as follows: Sarah Mawyer, representing the public as a concerned citizen; Kevin Kirkman, representing the sheriff's Department; Fred Garner, representing the City of Sanford's Police Department; Debbie Scott, representing the Health Department; Margaret Johnson, representing the Social Services Department; Judge William A. Christian; representing the Juvenile Court System; Terry Dyer, representing the Lee-Harnett Mental Health Department; and Peggy Mann, representing the Lee County Schools. Commissioner Cox moved to support the appointments. Commissioner Reives seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford, and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. Chairman Stafford recognized Mr. John Heckethorn of Stuart-Fitchett and Associates, who presented revised site plans for the Courthouse, Jail, and Law Enforcement Center, Mr. Heckethorn reported that the North Carolina Department of Transportation responded to the plans for a driveway access on Horner Boulevard. The DOT agreed that a traffic signal needs to be installed at the intersection of Horner Boulevard and Courtland Avenue with an associated left turn lane headed eastward. The DOT strongly discouraged a driveway access on Horner Boulevard; however, if the driveway on Horner Boulevard is implemented, it should be located as far west as possible from Courtland Avenue. The DOT also recommended that Courtland Drive be extended and paved north of Horner Boulevard between Horner Boulevard and Third Street. The DOT favorably supported driveway access to the facility on Elm Street. Representatives from the DOT, the City of Sanford, the County, and Stuart-Fitchett and Associates met regarding the plans. Public safety was the main concern of all involved in the meeting regarding the driveway access on Horner Boulevard. 4