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1 the violations was observed as of January 23. Civil penalties have been <br />2 assessed by the Planning and Inspections Department for ongoing <br />3 violations of the Zoning Ordinance by Christy B. Merritt and Albert E. <br />4 Davis, and Carl Swanson. <br />5 Carl Swanson spoke on his behalf. He explained that the <br />6 noncompliance stems from an accumulation of property over a twenty year <br />7 period. He has not been able to clean up the property because of <br />8 illness and his work schedule. He feels he-has--made--an honest effort <br />9 and will continue to work to remove those things that have been <br />10 identified. He does not like the process- and only talked with Mr. <br />11 Hinkley on two occasions. He realizes it is a problem and stated he <br />12 needs an additional thirty days to clean up his property. He is not <br />13 clear on what is expected. <br />14 Motion was made by Commissioner Willhoit, seconded by <br />15. Commissioner Insko to make written demand for payment of civil penalties <br />16 upon (1) Nathan D. and Lori B. McDuffie for $13,300, .(2) Gayle and Chris <br />17 McMillan for $22,400 and (3) Christy B. Merritt and Albert E. Davis in <br />18 the amount of $7,000, and to make written demand for payment of civil <br />19 "penalties upon Mr. Carl Swanson in the amount of $7,700 if he has not <br />20 come into compliance within 30 days. <br />21 A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded <br />22 by Commissioner:Halkiotis to make written demand for payment of civil <br />23 penalties upon Nathan D. and Lori B. McDuffie, Gayle and Chris McMillan <br />24 and Christy B. Merritt and Albert E. Davis and that Mr. Carl Swanson be <br />25 given an extension until March 4 to clean up his property. The staff <br />26 will report to the Board on March 4 whether the property has come into <br />27 compliance and make.a recommendation on this case. <br />28 VOTE ON THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION: UNANIMOUS (The substitute motion becomes <br />29 the main motion). <br />30 VOTE ON THE MAIN MOTION: UNANIMOUS <br />31 <br />32 C. ADVERTISEMENT - FEBRUARY 25 1991 PUBLIC HEARING <br />33 Motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by <br />34 Commissioner Halkiotis to approve the advertisement for the February 25, <br />35 1991 Quarterly Public Hearing as proposed in the agenda abstract. <br />36. VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />37 <br />38 D. MANAGER'S PARTICIPATION IN AIRPORT RELOCATION PROCESS <br />39 Chair Carey stated that each time the discussion of airport <br />40 relocation has been discussed by any group he has made clear the Board's <br />41 position on the issue. He recommends that the County Manager be <br />42 authorized to participate in examining process options for relocation <br />43 of Horace Williams Airport. <br />44 Commissioner Willhoit reiterated his support for relocating <br />45 the Horace Williams Airport. He has no problem with the Manager <br />46 participating on the committee. <br />47 Chairman Carey stated that the Board dropped the process to <br />48 site an airport because it was the decisiof, of the Board that none of <br />49 the sites being considered at that time were suitable for an airport. <br />50 The Board has repeatedly stated that they would not play a significant <br />51 role in any future relocation process. , <br />52 Discussion ensued on the process that - was- -foj:Z -owed with the <br />