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0 goon 1?. rr,s~ 36~ obligations of the operator since it would give that operator an advantage over other mines operating in the County already. Mr. Patterson, who is interested in the coal mining operations in Chatham County, accused the Board of having a vendetta against him and against his operations in Chatham, and now assisting another miner in the County in competition with Martin Marietta. Mr. Thomas Oxholm, Vice President of Wake Stone Corporation, appeared before the Board and gave the history of the operations of the quarry, advised the Board that they discontinued use in 1982, and have since operated quarries in Knightdale and in Cary. That all of their operations were in conformity with State regulatory provisions and if allowed, they intend to make a sizable investment in equipment and provide employment for up to 34 people in the near future. Mr. Oxholm said that they had tried to satisfy any reasonable claim made against their company, whether or not they felt the company was entirely responsible. Mr. John Bratton, President of Wake Stone Corporation, assured the Board that the company had complied with all State laws pertaining to explosives and mining operations and would continue to do so in the future. He reiterated the company's position that it had settled claims which it considered doubtful, trying to be a good neighbor and good corporate citizen. No one else asked to be recognized and Commissioner John R. Dossenbach, Jr. moved that the public hearing be closed. Commissioner Bertha L. Matthews seconded the motion, and upon a vote the results were as follows: AYE: Cox, Dossenbach, Matthews, Wicker and Dotterer. NAY: None The Chairman ruled that the resolution had been unanimously adopted and the public meeting was closed. The Chairman then called for the pleasure of the Board, and when no motions were forthcoming, stated the Board would move on to the next item upon its agenda which was a public hearing on the proposed Lee County Land Development Plan. Commissioner Bertha L. Matthews moved that the Board proceed to hold a public hearing on the Land Development Plan. Commissioner Raymond C. Cox, Jr. seconded the motion and upon a vote the results were as follows: AYE: Cox, Dossenbach, Matthews, Wicker and Dotterer. NAY: None The Chairman declared the resolution had been unanimously adopted and the meeting open for public comment upon the Land Development Plan.