seven members Thursday.

Joe Bonner and Arthur Randolph were the latest appointees to the commission charged with facilitating the airport project.

Bonner was appointed by Cherokee County councilman Bailey Humphries, while Randolph was councilman Rufus Foster's pick.

Citing an ever-increasing workload, council agreed last month to increase the number of seats on the airport commission.

Under a motion that passed unanimously, the 3-member commission could expand to as many as 10 members. Each council member has the option of appointing a member, who isn't required to reside in that council member's district.

At council's January meeting, Mike Byars and Robert Petty joined the three existing commission members - John Travers, Vic Sarratt and Bill Van Antwerp.

The airport commission has been busy selecting potential sites for the proposed facility.

The feasibility report estimated that 577 acres would be required for the airport, with 192 acres being acquired in fee simple or easement.