2017-09-13-minutes-continued-public-hearings-from-september-5

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09/13/2017 MINUTES 2 and expressed concerns of large trucks not being able to come to a stop in time near her driveway when they are going 50 MPH. CLIFF SCHJONEMAN questioned what density was used for the County’s speed study, as the number of driveways have gone up significantly. TRACY WALTERS explained how it is a dangerous situation when the large trucks come up over the hills at a high rate of speed as there are many driveways with children in the area. She encouraged the Board to reduce the speed limit. MRS. FAUST said the large trucks cannot handle the hills at a high speed before coming to the stop signs. COMMISSIONER O’BRIEN moved to follow Staff’s recommendation of placing additional signage including no use of un-muffled compression breaks and to add additional signs which reflect advising motorists to drive at a safer speed limit of 35 MPH. COMMISSIONER OSIADACZ seconded. COMMISSIONER O’BRIEN explained how it was an agriculture area and there are repeat drivers in the area who know the hills and roads. He hoped the drivers would be more respectful of the residences and suggested maybe talking to the Sheriff to have some additional patrols in the area. COMMISSIONER OSIADACZ felt there were a lot of things to take into account and understood the concerns relating to the safety of families in the area. She said she would like to hear more information from the Public Works Department in case they have additional insight to provide the Board. She noted they have been discussing similar situations throughout the County as it continues to grow. CHAIRMAN JEWELL explained why he would be voting against the motion and thought there were extenuating circumstances. He said they need to somehow find a balance as Carroll Road is located in an agricultural area; as well as a mining area; and a significant increase of residences in the area. He felt lowering the speed limit was appropriate as it’s a short road and the impact will be fairly limited. Motion failed. COMMISSIONER OSIADACZ moved to lower the speed limit on Carroll Road to 35 MPH and to post additional signage around the hill area to inform drivers of un-muffled breaks not being allowed and to direct Staff to prepare enabling documents. CHAIRMAN JEWELL seconded. COMMISSIONER O’BRIEN said he would not be supporting the motion as he was concerned with having such a short stretch of road within a 50 MPH system, that people wouldn’t obey the 35 MPH speed limit. Motion carried 2-1 (Commissioner O’Brien opposed the motion). PUBLIC HEARING AIRPORT LEASE - GLAHN PUBLIC WORKS At approximately 4:35 p.m. CHAIRMAN JEWELL opened a Public Hearing continued from September 5, 2017 to consider a Lease for Lot H-34 &