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rAGENDA ITEM TM6: PLANNING BOARD RECOMMENDATION ON THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN MOTION: Kizer moved the Board recommend approval of the Redevelopment Plan. Irvin seconded. VOTE: 1�1otion carried unanimously. Shanklin asked how difficult it would be to get a federal grant to build sewer lines into Efland. Kittrell responded it was possible to get federal grants for that purpose. AGENDA ITEM #5: SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT ON THE AIRPORT NEEDS STUDY. Luce noted the complaints of pilots regarding the restriction on the number of based aircraft at Horace Williams, noting that many pilots were locating their aircraft at less convenient sites. Wilson commented that since Horace Williams' capacity would not be met until the year 2000, hewdid to invest not think the people of Orange County would their tax money in an airport for the convenience of people who wish to base a recreational plane. Shanklin commented that nothing is wrong with Table 11, but, given gray areas between business and recreational Shanklin felt flying, how can the two be separated. the County should provide for a county operated air- port, particularly given the availability of federal monies for airport construction. Shanklin felt a county airport would attract both industry and a better quality resident» Crawford noted the airport study was to be regional in scope. Luce indicated sites were identified outside the county as well. Polatty stated there is a need for an airport in Orange County. Kizer asked where an appropriate reliever airport area would be located. He noted that federal monies would be unlikely unless the study was regional in scope. He added that the County could not cover the costs of construction alone. Shanklin felt the County could generate the revenues. Luce indicated that the Staff would get the site study to the subcommittee before the 21st.