February 21, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 308 ... - Cabarrus County
February 21, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 308 ... - Cabarrus County
February 21, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 308 ... - Cabarrus County
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<strong>February</strong> <strong>21</strong>, <strong>2011</strong> (<strong>Regular</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong>) <strong>Page</strong> 331<br />
and to effect the conduct of the advisory referendum contemplated by this<br />
resolution.<br />
Section 5.<br />
adoption.<br />
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its<br />
Thereupon, upon motion of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Vice<br />
Chairman Poole, the foregoing resolution entitled "RESOLUTION REGARDING ONE<br />
QUARTER CENT (1/4 ¢) LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX AND DIRECTING CABARRUS COUNTY<br />
BOARD OF ELECTIONS TO CONDUCT AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM THEREON," was adopted<br />
and passed by the following vote:<br />
AYES:<br />
NOES:<br />
Chairman White, Vice Chairman Poole and Commissioners Carruth<br />
and Burrage<br />
Commissioner Measmer<br />
After the vote, Commissioner Carruth and Vice Chairman Poole commented<br />
on the following issues: the possible loss of APFO (Adequate Public<br />
Facilities Ordinance) revenues, the perils of repeatedly using fund balance<br />
to balance the budget, public discussions are needed if services are to be<br />
cut or eliminated, unfunded mandates passed down from the Legislature and the<br />
need for more media coverage of the Legislature's daily activities.<br />
(G-5) BOC - Approval of <strong>Cabarrus</strong> <strong>County</strong>'s <strong>2011</strong> Legislative Goals<br />
Chairman White reviewed the following <strong>Cabarrus</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>2011</strong> Legislative<br />
Goals:<br />
• Amend NCGS 14-399 to allow regulation of delivery of unsolicited<br />
telephone books<br />
• Reinstate sales tax exemption for public schools<br />
• Study the impact to local government finances of exempting<br />
nonprofits from the requirement of paying property taxes and review<br />
possible payment in lieu of taxes requirements.<br />
• Address unfunded mandates (DSS, Schools, Jail, etc.) by providing<br />
additional funding, or additional funding sources.<br />
• Review the use of local government incentives in business<br />
recruitment, in particular, the practice of local governments<br />
bidding against each other for projects.<br />
• Change NC Rural Center's grant/loan award criteria to more closely<br />
match the USDA Rural Development aid requirements (specifically,<br />
remove the prohibition against aid to municipalities in Tier 3<br />
counties) .<br />
• NCACC's top five priority goals and policy statements<br />
UPON MQTION of Vice Chairman<br />
and unanimously carried, the Board<br />
goals for <strong>2011</strong>.<br />
Poole, seconded by Commissioner Measmer<br />
adopted the aforementioned legislative<br />
(H)<br />
APPOINTMENTS<br />
(H-1) Appointment - Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee<br />
The term of appointment for Elizabeth Ryan ends <strong>February</strong> 28, <strong>2011</strong>. The<br />
Regional Ombudsman recommends Ms. Ryan be reappointed for an additional term<br />
and she is willing to do so.<br />
Ms. Teresa Dakins and Mr. A.L. Fleming have submitted<br />
serve on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee.<br />
prequalified by the Regional Ombudsman.<br />
applications to<br />
Both have been<br />
UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman Poole, seconded by Commissioner Carruth<br />
and unanimously carried, the Board reappointed Elizabeth Ryan to the Adult<br />
Care Home Community Advisory Committee for a three-year term ending <strong>February</strong><br />
28, 2014. By the same vote, the Board appointed Teresa Dakins and A. L.<br />
Fleming to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee for one-year<br />
terms ending <strong>February</strong> 28, 2012.<br />
(H-2) Appointment - Criminal Justice Partnership Program (CJPP)<br />
An appointment is needed to fill the "District Court<br />
the Criminal Justice Partnership Program Advisory Board.<br />
Knox has served in this capacity since 2005.<br />
Judge" position on<br />
Judge Michael G.