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269 <br /> <br /> The Board received the report pertaining to the County payroll system <br />as information only and no action was taken by the Board. <br /> UPON MOTION of Chairman Nash, seconded by Commissioner Payne and <br />unanimously carried, the Board adopted the following resolution opposing <br />the sale of the Uwharrie National Forest. <br /> <br />RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE SALE OF THE UWHARRIE NATIONAL FOREST <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners for Cabarrus County has <br />been informed that the United States Government has indicated its intent <br />to sell the Uwharrie National Forest; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Uwharrie National Forest is located in counties <br />that are neighbors of Cabarrus; and <br /> WHEREAS, many citizens of Cabarrus County utilize and have <br />utilized the Uwharrie National Forest; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Uwharrie National Forest is of great benefit to <br />the people of Cabarrus County and its sale would destroy a significant <br />natural resource for the people of this area; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners for <br />Cabarrus County: <br /> 1. That it opposes the sale of the Uwharrie National Forest and <br />urges the United States Government to reconsider its decision. <br /> 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to all members of the <br />Congressional Delegation from North Carolina to encourage them to do all <br />that is in their power to prevent the sale of the Uwharrie National Forest. <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhardt, seconded by Commissioner <br />Milloway and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into Executive <br />Session to discuss land acquisition. <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhardt, seconded by Commissioner <br />Milloway and unanimously carried, the Executive Session was terminated. <br /> Chairman Nash reported that the Board had declined to purchase the <br />land adjoining the present County landfill as engineering data had indicated <br />that the land was unsuitable for landfill purposes. He further reported <br />that the Board had considered acquisition of other land not related to the <br />landfill and had authorized Mr. John R. Boger, Jr., County Attorney to <br />negotiate the purchase of the property. <br /> Discussion of the item on the agenda pertaining to courthouse construction <br />was deferred until a later date. <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Milloway, seconded by Commissioner Payne <br />and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned. <br /> <br />Clerk to the Board <br /> <br /> <br />