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269 Commissioner Hamby reported that the planned balloon festival in October at Frank Liske Park had been cancelled due to the construction a nearby radio tower. Commissioner Hamby reported that Mr. Bill Kenerly, District Attorney, had asked that the County pay for a pager for his office in order for a staff member to be on call 24 hours per day. He stated that necessary funds are available in the Courts budget, and the Board by consensus approved the request. Commissioner Hamby reported that the Concord-Cabarrus Chamber of Commerce had asked if any County employees planned to participate in the Leadership Cabarrus Program this year. It was noted that no funds had been included in the Fiscal Year 1991-1992 budget for this program. Chairman Simmons reintroduced discussion of the proposed Settlement Agreements with the City of Concord. He explained that there were two drafts of the agreements, 3uly 19th and July 22nd, and that the July 22nd draft had been forwarded to the City prior to ratification by the Commissioners. According to Chairman Simmons, the Board of Aldermen had issued a deadline of 6:30 P.M. on this date for settlement of the matter. Stating the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Aldermen were basically in agreement, Chairman Simmons stated he objected to the July 22nd draft as in his opinion it corrected all the items of the November 30, 1991 contracts which were alleged to be defective and illegal with the exception of the ten-day rule. He further commented that in his opinion the July 22 contract would possibly preclude citizens of the county from filing any further lawsuits in this matter. In conclusion, Chairman Simmons stated that members of the Commission did initiate the process and would continue to try to find a way to settle the litigation. Commissioner Barnhart stated his disappointment with the decision and read a prepared statement in support of the settlement of the airport litigation. He expressed concern relative to the entire airport process and commented on governmental integrity, the Board's commitment to the preservation and protection of the County's property and funds, and its responsibility to work toward a better Cabarrus County. Commissioner Barnhart stated in his opinion the adoption of the proposed settlement agreement would offer a fresh start toward the needed cooperation on other important concerns such as the coordination of utilities by creating a Water and Sewer Authority. In conclusion, he noted his support of the proposed settlement agreement was in no way an endorsement of the airport or the actions of the previous Board. Commissioner Carpenter read a prepared statement in opposition to the proposed settlement agreement. She stated that she had been denied her request for the proposed agreement to include a provision whereby the people of the county would be given an opportunity to vote on an airport. Commissioner Carpenter questioned the cost of the project at $17 million and stated in her opinion the water and sewer authority was not worth that amount. In conclusion, she stated that there was industrial growth occurring in this county without an airport and in her opinion the airport was not needed nor wanted by a majority of the people. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhart, seconded by Chairman Simmons and unanimously carried, the Board moved to go into executive session to discuss personnel, consult with counsel, and to consider possible land acquisition and pending litigation. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Hamby, seconded by Commissioner Payne and unanimously carried, the executive session was adjourned. Commissioner Barnhart left the meeting at this time. UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter with Chairman Simmons and Commissioners Carpenter, Hamby and Payne voting for, the Board excused Commissioner Hamby from voting in the matter relative to the payment to Commissioner Hamby for services rendered as Interim County Manager. UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Payne with Chairman Simmons and Commissioners Payne, and Carpenter voting for and Commissioner Hamby abstaining, the Board by resolution agreed to the following: Due to the great amount of time that Commissioner Hamby has sacrificed away from his law practice, the Board shall compensate him for 60 hours at $35.00 per hour for his efforts as Interim Manager. Commissioner Hamby resigned as Interim County Manager due to time constraints involving his law practice. Commissioner Payne left the meeting at this time. UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Hamby with Chairman Simmons and Commissioners Hamby and Carpenter voting for, the Board appointed Commissioner Carpenter as Interim County Manager. UPON MOTION of Chairman Simmons, seconded by Commissioner Hamby with Chairman Simmons-and Commissioners Hamby and Carpenter voting for, the Board