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0 Loos 13 Stu 532 These members asked if the county would allow them to use the income on the rental of the equipment they currently have to purchase the equipment that is now standing before the Finance Committee. Commissioner Reives stated his concern of the County's liability in that situation. Mr. Cowan stated that the equipment which has already been purchased can be given to the Soil and Water Conservation District, freeing the County of any liabilities. Chairman Stafford informed the Commissioners of a tentatively scheduled meeting on January 21, 1991, with members of the Airport Commission and some State legislative officials. The Board next considered an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Emergency Food and Crisis Support Board. Commissioner Wicker nominated Mrs. Eloise Bizzarri. There being no other nominations, Commissioner Wicker moved to close the nominations and to accept the nominee by acclamation. Commissioner Matthews seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results were as follows: Aye: Cox, Hall, Matthews, Paschal, Reives, Stafford, and Wicker Nay: None The Chairman ruled the motion carried unanimously. Chairman Stafford informed the Board that the Mayors of Broadway and Sanford were very receptive to the three governing units meeting to discuss common interest issues. He and the two mayors will be meeting to plan the agenda with the understanding that each has equal access to the agenda. The joint meeting of these boards will probably be held in February. Chairman Stafford then asked each Commissioner if they had any other business to come before the Board. Commissioner Reives inquired about the feasibility of changing the meeting time of the Board's first Monday of the month meeting from 9:30 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. It was the general concensus of the Board to continue the time as currently scheduled. Commissioner Paschal asked about the status of the removal of scrap tires stockpiled in the Northwest Pocket area. County Attorney Hoyle indicated that the individual stockpiling these tires cannot be located. Commissioner Cox commended Mrs. Pam Adams, Executive Director of the Department for the Aging, for her smart response to a sensitive issue regarding the Council of Governments and for the 1991 goals for the department. Commissioner Cox expressed his concern for the lack of progress on the construction of the Community Resource Center. Commissioner Cox stated that the Buildings, Grounds, and Utilities Committee met concerning the Courthouse and Jail 7