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April 1, 2013 (Work Session) Page 1491 Elderly and N/A X X X X X Provides transportation to Handicapped individuals that cannot receive Transportation transportation services from any other source. Clients have to meet financial guidelines. Ben Rose, Human Services Director and Kathy Mowrer, Program Administrator, reviewed the following programs: LINCS Nutrition Program; Community Resource Connection; Consumer Directed Services; County General Assistance Admin; Family Caregiver Support Program; Information and Assistance; OASIS Equipment and Supplies; Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), Title V; Seniors' Health Insurance Program (SHIPS); and Arts - Target Stores Grant. Mr. Rose and Ms. Mowrer addressed details regarding program services provided, program eligibility and program funding. Throughout the overview, Ms. Mowrer and Mr. Rose responded to questions from Board. Mr. Rose and Trish Baker, Economic Services Program Administrator, reviewed the Community Care Plan of Southern Piedmont and Spay- Neuter (SNIPS) Program. Ms. Baker and Mr. Rose also responded to questions from Board. Randy Bass, Transportation Director, provided details regarding the ROAP -RPG Transportation Program and LINKS - Transportation Program. He responded to questions from the Board. Kelly Sifford, Planning and Development Director, reviewed the following programs: Youth Council; Council for a Sustainable Local Economy; Weatherization Program; Heating and Air Replacement Program (HAARP); Housing and Home Improvement (HHI) Program; HOME Program; and CDBG Program. Ms. Sifford addressed details regarding program services provided, program eligibility and program funding. Throughout the overview, Ms. Sifford responded to questions from Board. BOC - Discussion Concerning House Bill 343 County Manager Mike Downs advised the Board on the proposed terms of House Bill 343 and its potential impact on court fees currently exempted for the Department of Social Services. He stated if the exemptions were removed it could add approximately $140,000.00 to the County budget. Angela Talley, Child Support Supervisor, advised reviews of the offices of the clerks of court throughout the state will likely affect the fees required from the Department of Social Services in the upcoming year. She continued to review court fees that are currently waived for the Department of Social Services. She also expressed concern over the amount of staff time that would be involved with paying the additional fees. Vice Chairman White stated the Department of Social Services should be treated the same as other entities and should be required to pay the court fees. He advised staff to look into paying the fees on a monthly basis in order to reduce staff time devoted to the payment of fees. A brief discussion followed regarding the proposed legislation. Per the suggestion of Chairman Poole, Mike Downs was asked to draft a letter to the state legislative delegation, president of the senate and speaker of the house, requesting a provision allowing for the monthly payment of court fees instead of the advance payment of court fees. County Manager - Discussion Concerning a Charlotte Regional Airport Authority Vice Chairman White expressed support for Concord Regional Airport and a regional airport authority. Chairman Poole read aloud a resolution from Gaston County regarding the creation of the Charlotte Regional Airport Authority. Recess of Meeting The Board took a short recess at 8:31 p.m. and reconvened at 8:34 p.m. County Manager - Discussion Concerning a Charlotte Regional Airport Authority - Continued A discussion ensued concerning whether to support or to oppose a regional airport authority and whether or not Cabarrus County should be represented on the related advisory board. The Board agreed to submit