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May 30, 2013 (Recessed Meeting) Page 1561 Commissioner Burrage left the meeting at 4:49 p.m. and returned at 4:52 p.m. A brief discussion ensued. Commissioner Measmer left the meeting at 4:51 p.m. Break The Board took a short break at 4:52 p.m. The meeting resumed at 5:01 p.m. with all commissioners present. CVB /Tourism Authority - Presentation of FY 2014 Budget Request - Continued UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Burrage and unanimously carried, the Board suspended its Rules of Procedures in order to take action on this item due to time constraints. UPON MOTION of Vice Chairman White, seconded by Commissioner Measmer and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Tourism Authority's FY 2014 budget totaling $3,945,654.00 in accordance with Article IV, Room Occupancy and Tourism Development Tax, Tourism Authority, of the Cabarrus County Code of Ordnances. .ADC - Presentation of FY 2014 Budget Request John Cox, on behalf of the Board of Directors for the Cabarrus Economic Development Corporation (EDC), presented the EDC's FY 14 proposed budget totaling $312,000.00. He also presented an overview of EDC activities and projects and reviewed qualifications and accomplishments of Margie Bukowski, the new vice president of economic development. Mike Downs, County Manager, clarified the budget request included in the agenda is incorrect and the proposed budget is for $312,000.00 as Mr. Cox stated. A discussion ensued. During discussion, Mr. Cox responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Chairman Poole requested the corrected draft budget request be provided to the Board following the meeting. Following further discussion, Chairman Poole extended an invitation for Mr. Cox to introduce Ms. Bukowski at the June 17 regular meeting. Fire Districts - Presentation of FY 2014 Budget Request Steve Langer, Fire Marshal, explained the role of the county and fire tax districts, which are funded by the fire tax. A discussion ensued with Mr. Langer responding to a variety of questions from the Board. Issues addressed included: an update of implemented recommendations from the fire study; standardization of equipment within the departments; etc. Chairman Poole requested notification of the Firemen's Association Board of Directors quarterly meetings. Mike Downs, County Manager, advised in addition to funds generated by the fire tax, fire districts receive a portion of the sales tax, with many districts also receiving staffing grants from the County. Cold Water Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief James Preddy, Jr. and Raymond Blackwelder, Jr., Cold Water VFD President, presented a request for a one cent tax rate increase for the Cold Water Volunteer Fire District and responded to questions from the Board. Mr. Blackwelder and Mr. Preddy reported the increased fire tax would go towards the cost of 24 -hour coverage at. the station and future purchases, such as computers, hoses and rescue equipment. Mr. Blackwelder urged the Board to publicize the Fire Academy to Cabarrus County youth, stating volunteerism begins in the early years. Mt. Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department Concord Fire Chief Randy Holloway, representing the Town of Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Pleasant Fire Chief Jimmy Overcash, presented a request for