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that this realignment will have no effect on the funds received for roadway im- provements in the County. Mr. Ritz presents and explains the maps realigning the roads in the County. Mr. Oliver Rudy comes before the Board and states that he feels a progress report from Camp 13 would benefit the people in the County. He introduces Mr. Robert Land,n, Director of Adult Servicesj and Mr. Rudy Guillen~ Administrative Director for Classification Services, both of whom are with Pocahontas, Unit 13 facility. Mr. Landon states that they have assessed what is at Camp 13 since the escapes that happened within the last few years. He states they are in the process of moving the excess people waiting for trials~ are moving the hard-core criminals to other locations, are trying to eliminate the drug problem by the installation of a fence around the facility, they have established 24 hour perimeter checks and they are going to replace the ~ mile sound siren with a $ or 4 mile siren. He states that they are trying and would like to be good neighbors in the com- munity. Mr. Guillen states that they have reclassified approximately 50 of the hard-core type criminals under the new program and they are taking affirmative steps to remedy the situation and they would like the support of the Board. There is some further discussion of the Camp 13 situation and the Board generally discusses the citizens' feelings regarding Camp 13 and the amount of escapes which occur. The Board thanks the representatives of Camp 13 for their concern and for the progress report given. There is more discussion of the federal aid system for realigning the roads in the County. Mr. Hornet inquires why Rt. 288 and Powhite are not included. Mr. Covington states that this is supposed to be a realistic picture of what will happen by 1985. Upon consideration of the matter, it is on motion of Mr. Apper- son, seconded by Mr. Myers, resolved that this matter be deferred two weeks to allow the supervisors time to evaluate the proposed system since this is the first time this has been brought to their attention. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr, Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. Mr. Homer introduces the teachers and fourth grade students from Grange Hall who are studying Government this year. Mr. Burnett states that he has received a letter from the Highway Department stating that the requested study of the speed limit on Courthouse Road from the intersection of Genito Road and Courthouse Road has been completed which study resulted in the fact that a reduction of the speed limit is not justified at this time. There was read a letter from Mr. Covington concerning Tall Pine Road and the resolution of September 10, 1975, authorizing its improvement. It states that he has made no estimate of the cost of this road and the backlog of work will prevent any such work until the Spring of 1976. Mr. Burnett states that he has received a letter from Mr. Covington stating that the Highway Department will not install any further signs showing the location of the Chesterfield County Airport unless there are justifiable complaints. Whereas, Whitepine Road in the Industrial Park of the Chesterfield County Airport Complex has been constructed to its present hardsurfaced condition by County funds; and Whereas, there is currently $1,000,000 in buildings housing manufacturing enter- prises on Whitepine Road, with an estimated traffic use of 128 cars and 27 trucks some of which make several trips per day; 100 people .are currently employed at these locations and the prospects of expansion are great; and Whereas, Whitepine Road seriously needs further improvement. Now, therefore, be it resolved on motion of Mr. Myers, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, that this Board of Supervisors requests the Highway Department to use Industrial Access funds to improve Whitepine Road. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Appersonj Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. Apperson, seconded by Mr. Krepela, it is resolved that Mr. Cov- ington be requested to suggest an amount to spend on Stanwix Road in Barton Heights to bring same to all weather status. Ayes: Mr. Horner, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill. On motion of Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Myers, it is resolved that the Highway Department be and it is hereby requested to make a new traffic count study on East River Road at the intersection of Sheffield Place and Lee Street and Chester- field Avenue, especially during the hours of ingress and egress of the students and workers at Virginia State College. Ayes: Mr. Homer, Mr. Myers, Mr. Apperson, Mr. Krepela and Mr. O'Neill.