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February 4, 2013 (Work Session) Page 1412 with a focus on the elderly and disabled. Each year Cabarrus County must hold a public hearing in order to receive program funding. She stated staff is projecting to receive approximately $90,000.00 that would be used to rehabilitate two units. The program requires a 25% match which will be proposed in the annual budget. She also responded to questions from the Board. Planning and Development - 2013 -2014 Weatherization and Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Grant Application Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, presented the following information relating to the 2013 -2014 Weatherization and Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Grant application: Cabarrus County has participated in the Weatherization and Heating and Air Repair and Replacement Grant program for many years. This program provides weatherization improvements and HVAC improvements for low income families. These energy efficient improvements are designed to help low income families save money on utility costs. The program focuses on air sealing, insulation, reduction in water usage, and health and safety improvements. Each year the Board of Commissioners must approve the grant application. The late release of the grant applications is preventing staff from being able to present the applications to the Board and return them to the state by the due date. Staff is requesting preapproval for submission of the application. Funding amounts are determined by the State Energy Office by formula; therefore, preauthorization will not affect Cabarrus County's funding. Ms. Sifford also responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Active Living and Parks Department - FCCA /Park Ordinance - Continued Vice Chairman White presented an overview to Chairman Poole of the Park Ordinance violations as presented earlier in the meeting. A discussion ensued with Londa Strong, Active Living and Parks Department Director, responding to questions from the Board. Chairman Poole expressed support for the 10 -day penalty for the first violation and waiving a penalty for the second violation. Discussion continued UPON MOTION of Commissioner Measmer, seconded by Vice Chairman White and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedures to vote on the FCCA /Park Ordinance violation due to time constraints. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and carried; with Chairman Poole, Vice Chairman White and Commissioner Measmer voting for and Commissioners Burrage and Morris voting against, the Board voted to uphold the 10 -day suspension from February 18 -28, 2013 for the first violation and to waive any action on the second violation. Approval of Regular Meeting Agenda The Board discussed the placement of items on the Agenda. For clarification, Vice Chairman White asked the County Attorney if he and Commissioner Morris would need to recuse themselves from voting on the item on the Agenda for the Cabarrus Rotary Disc Golf Course at Frank Liske Park since both are members of the Cabarrus Rotary Club. He reiterated no county funds will be used for this project. Richard Koch, County Attorney, advised since they have no financial stake in the project and have disclosed their membership, there is no reason for them to be recused on the vote on the Disc Golf Course item. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board approved the February 18, 2013 Agenda as follows: Approval or Correction of Minutes 0 Approval or Correction of 'Meeting Minutes Recognitions and Presentations