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591 This committee has determined that an additional fuel cost of $52,000.00 would occur during the period November, 1990 through June, 1991. Mr. Rufftn stated that all departments would be asked to institute voluntary conservation measures during the month of December. Mr. Michael M. Ruffin, County Manager, requested authorization to pay five County employees--Frankie F. Small, Mary H. Kissiah, Linda Austin, Jane L. Hartsell, Meda W. Snipes--for accrued compensatory time. He noted that these employees have accrued vacation time in excess of 200 hours and have accrued compensatory time ranging from 65 hours to 148 hours. This matter is to be considered further at a later date. Chairman Lentz read the following from a letter by Mr. Thomas J. Harrelson of the North Carolina Department of Transportation relative to the Airport project. July 1, 1990 - June 30, 1991 Project Description: Land acquisition at Poplar Tent site and project design for new airport. Federal Funds: $1,000,000 State Funds: $ 200,000 July 1, 1991 - June 30, 1992 Project Description: Tent site. Land acquisition for new airport at Poplar Federal Funds: $2,000,000 State Funds: $ 400,000 The following motion was made by Commissioner Melvin and seconded by Chairman Lentz. That Cabarrus County sell to the City of Concord our total interest- -land, plans, etc.,--in the Cabarrus County Airport. The Aldermen will agree to purchase such from the county for our current dollar involvement which is approximately $3 million to be paid by the City to the County in equal installments over a 10-year period with no interest on the principal. The initial payment shall commence on January 1, 1991 or the first business day thereafter. No vote was taken on this motion and it was later withdrawn by Commissioner Melvin and Chairman Lentz. As a point of order, Commissioner Simmons registered his objection to the item being discussed at this meeting as it was not listed on the agenda. It was noted by Chairman Lentz and Mr. Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr., County Attorney, that the meeting was a continuation of a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners and it had not been a general practice of the Board to have agendas for this type of meeting. In regards to the proposed sale of the airport, Commissioner Simmons commented on the following issues: damage between City and County relations, potential problems with new industries trying to locate in the county, possibility of lawsuits, need for additional information, the loss of interest earnings, the need for discussion with counsel, the Board's responsibility to the voters, and its.impact on the countyfs financial position and fiscal policy. As a point of personal privilege, Mr. Hartsell requested a recess in order for him to talk with the County Manager. Chairman Lentz called for a ten-minute recess. He reconvened the meeting at the conclusion of the recess. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Melvin, seconded by Chairman Lentz with Commissioners Melvin and Moss and Chairman Lentz voting for and Commissioner Simmons voting against, the Board added the "Sale of the Airport" as an item on the agenda. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Melvin, seconded by Chairman Lentz with Commissioners Melvin and Moss and Chairman Lentz voting for and Commissioner Simmons voting against, the Board approved the following motion: That the Board authorize the Attorney to draw up an agreement between the County and the City of Concord to convey the total interest--land, plans, etc.--in the Cabarrus County Airport to them with the understanding that the Aldermen will agree to purchase such