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327 Mr. Raeford Bussell, Sales Representative with the Allen Group, briefly explained the operation of the computer analyzer, stating it would enable the garage personnel to properly diagnose any problems with County vehicles. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Hamby and unanimously carried, the Board award the contract for the car computer analyzer to the low bidder, Allen Group Testproducts, in the amount of $21,387.00. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Cynthia Eades, Personnel Officer, presented the results of a salary survey comparing the salaries paid County employees to salaries paid employees for comparable work in 10 other counties and the cities of Kannapolis and Concord. Stating the study addressed both the horizontal and vertical relationships within the pay plan as well as recruitment problems, Ms. Eades reported that the recommended revisions included an increase in 50 salary grade classifications, no change in 50 classifications, and a decrease in 15 classifications. She estimated the cost of the revisions at $60,000.00 for the period April 1 through June 30, 1990 with an annual cost of $240,000.00. Also, Ms. Eades noted that the study recommended that the County pay employees at 105 percent of market. The Board received Ms. Eades's report as information only and will consider the recommended revisions at a later date. Chairman Lentz recessed the meeting at 9:00 P.M. until the conclusion of the meeting of the Water and Sewer District of Cabarrus County. Chairman Lentz reconvened the meeting at 9:05 P.M. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Chairman Lentz and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Mr. Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr., County Attorney, to work with the Mt. Pleasant Town Attorney to draft a resolution to the State Health Services Commission relative to the type of recreational activity to be permitted at the Black Run Creek Reservoir. Commissioner Moss introduced a Resolution of Support for the continued development of the Midland Industrial Air Park by Mr. R. L. Wallace, President of R. L. Wallace Construction Company, Inc. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Simmons and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following Resolution of Support for the construction of the Midland Industrial Air Park. RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT RESOLVED: The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners supports the developmental concept of Midland Industrial Air Park as a vehicle to promote economic development in the southern region of the County along U. S. 601 and the Norfolk/Southern Rail corridor and will evaluate potential client impact and need on a case-by-case basis. Commissioner Moss expressed concern that the Coddle Creek Reservoir was one year behind schedule and that the County had paid $291,691.24 to HDR Engineering during the period of March, 1989 to March, 1990. Chairman Lentz asked that a meeting be scheduled between HDR officials, Commissioner Moss, the County Attorney, and the County Manager. He also requested Commissioner Moss to become more involved in the Coddle Creek project and closely monitor its progress. Commissioner Moss questioned the extension of water service lines in the county. Chairman Lentz asked that he advise the County Manager of any specific areas proposed for water line extensions in order for cost estimates to be prepared. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Melvin, seconded by Chairman Lentz with Commissioners Melvin, Moss, and Simmons and Chairman Lentz voting for and Commissioner Hamby voting against, the Board moved to go into executive session for consultation with counsel. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Melvin and unanimously carried, the executive session was adjourned. No report was filed on the executive session. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 10:02 P.M. Clerk to the Board