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r01681 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Jim Swanson, 2316 West Louise, requested to speak to the board concerning Stuhr Museum. He stated that a committee has been formed to preserve the education programs at Stuhr Museum. They are having organizational meetings and may consider the issue to bring to a vote of the people the funding and financing of Stuhr Museum. He expressed concern on the meetings of the Stuhr board and the fact that the county does not have representation at the meetings. He expressed his concern on the railroad cars, the engine that was sold and the volunteers and the teachers at the museum. Lancaster and Eriksen stated that the Stuhr Museum Board should have the opportunity to work through the problems. Hartman stated that this is a serious situation. 4 BILL STOL VAL - UPDATE ON AIRPORT ISSUES -Airport Director Bill Stoval was present to update the county board on the airport. He stated he is not requesting money today. He thanked the county board for the money they contributed for the drainage problems. He stated that it has been tough at the Airport the last two months. Ag-Chem shut down but they are saving half of the jobs and the negotiations are going well. They are negotiating with a cargo carrier to rent a building at the airfield and hope to have a decision on this today. Emsulified Asphalt received an economic development grant and they are doing well. They are also negotiating with another new company that will produce a type of asphalt. The bus line that is located at the airport is requesting more space. They reviewed all of the leases and have increased the fees. The law enforcement training center is now using the old 422 runway for drivers training. After the September 11, tragedy the airport had to increase security and Mr. Stoval thanked the Hall County Sheriff and the Chief of Police for their assistance. The National Guard is now stationed at the airport. They were faced with a serious parking problem but were able to have a modified plan approved by the federal government. It is projected that it will take two years for the airports to recover after these events. They are always working on the boarding interment and he expressed his appreciation on the patience of the public because of the security measures. There are serious concerns on the insurance but they are working through them. The lighting project has been completed and the new runway project will be finished in the next two weeks. The nameplates for the Hall County Board of Supervisors will be installed on the new taxiway. They were able to modify the taxiway and make it more usable and received an additional $400,000.00 for the completion of the project. He also reported that he has been negotiating with his chief security elf for Santa's press conference. 8 DISCUSS SETTING SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS - Hartman stated that the elected officials salaries must be set for the next term by January, 2002, so he placed this on the agenda. The board members received packets of information regarding the NACO recommendations. Discussion was held if a committee should be appointed or hold a work-study session. It was decided that the whole board should address this issue. It will be placed on the December 11 meeting agenda. 7 DISCUSS WORK-STUDY SESSION SCHEDULED FOR 12/03/01 - Humiston stated that he wanted to address this matter again. Humiston made a motion and Eriksen