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629 THE INDEPENDENT TRIBUNE and THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Cabarrus Neighbors) on May 24 and June 4, 1998. Mr. Clifton stated the Board would not take action concerning the adoption of the budget until June 22. Mr. Sherrill Laney of 6177 Miller Road, Kannapolis, discussed the County's budget process. He questioned the availability of $75.7 million that County Commission candidates Coy Privette and Arne Fennel have alleged is available to meet school needs for the next five years. He stated in his opinion the money, if available, would have been included in the proposed budget for a new high school. Mr. Laney recommended that the Board invite Mr. Privette and Mr. Fennel to the next meeting to explain the whereabouts of the money that is supposedly on hand for school construction. Mr. Gary Hahn, member of the Cabarrus County Board of Education, addressed the critical need for a new high school in the county by July 2001. He requested the Board's assistance in funding the new school, stating multi- track scheduling and split shifts will be necessary without the new school. Ms. Rebecca Moffitt, Assistant Director of Cabarrus Victims Assistance Network (CVAN) Women's Program, addressed the needs of abused women and their children due to domestic violence in Cabarrus County. She requested the Board to reconsider a previous decision to phase out funding for non-profits and asked for $13,000.00 for CVAN for FY 1998-99. Mr. Mark Murphy, resident of 530 Hermitage Drive, Concord, and parent of three school age children, requested additional funding for schools. He addressed the benefits of a positive school environment and stated his support for a tax increase, if necessary, to fund the schools. Ms. Lisa Bundrick of 1925 Stonewyck Avenue, Kannapolis, stated that multi- track scheduling should be the last choice to meet educational needs. She stated it was the consensus of the public that the money is present for the schools but is not being managed properly. Ms. Lori Ruff, resident of 1837 Middlebury Court, Kannapolis, addressed the crowded conditions at Northwest Middle School and urged officials to look at all options for the schools, including multi-track scheduling. Ms. Dru Robson, resident of 5711 Monticello Drive, Concord, spoke in support of funding for the schools. She opposed multi-track scheduling and split shifts, stating such action will cause property values to decrease and hinder the County's efforts to attract new businesses to the area. She supported Commissioner Niblock's proposal to increase property taxes by three cents to provide funding for a new high school. Mr. William W. Morgan, resident of 1147 Sundance Drive, Harrisburg, and parent of students at Odell Elementary and Northwest Middle School, opposed multi-track scheduling. He stated it would create problems with home life, thus causing persons to become dissatisfied with the schools and move from the county. Also, he asked the Board to make the schools the number one priority in the county. Mr. Ed Burns, resident of 4222 Mackenzie Court, Harrisburg, addressed the school facility needs. He commented on the misinformation during the February sales tax/land transfer tax referendums and stated persons were voting against government waste, not against the schools. Mr. Burns expressed his willingness to pay more money for the schools, stating that all children deserve a normal school life whether they attend a private school or public school. Mr. Randy Foster, resident of 1542 Wheaton Way, Concord, addressed the urgent need for a new high school. Stating that multi-track scheduling and capping are not the answers, he supported a three cents tax increase to fund a new high school. There was no one else to address the Board and Vice-Chairman Carpenter closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m. Mt. Pleasant Planning and Zoning Board Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Members - Setting a Public Hearing to Consider Appointments/Reappotntments