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May 30, 2013 (Recessed Meeting) Page 1562 a fire tax rate increase of four cents for the Mt. Pleasant Volunteer Fire District. The increased fire tax would go towards additional staffing and the purchase of a new tanker. He advised the current tanker is over 20 years old. Chief Holloway presented a PowerPoint presentation of the Mount Pleasant Fire Rescue Budget, Fire Tax Rate and ISO Rating. The overview included the following information: ® FY -2013 Budget ® Proposed Budget FY -2014 ® Significant Changes Recommended ® Needs Assessment / Justification ® Proposed Staffing Justification ® Emergency Response Data for 2012 • Additional Benefits of 4 Member Staffing • Current Fire Insurance Rates for a $250,000 frame dwelling • Actual Insurance Rates from Firefighters that live in the Rural Fire District • Cabarrus County Fire District Tax Rates (current) • Benefits of Proposal A discussion ensued. During discussion Mr. Holloway and Mr. Overcash responded to a variety of questions from the Board. Commissioner Morris left the meeting after the Mt. Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department presentation at 6:34 p.m. and was absent for the remainder of the meeting. Mt. Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Robert Earnhardt, Mt. Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department (VFD), presented a request for a 2.56 cents fire tax rate increase for FY 14. He advised the Department plans to make improvements to the station, add 24- hour staffing, upgrade the building, purchase a new engine and search for new water points. A brief discussion followed. During discussion, Mr. Earnhardt responded to questions from the Board. Odell Volunteer Fire Department Update Steve Langer, Fire Marshal, presented a brief update on the Odell Volunteer Fire Department's ISO rating status. Harrisburg Fire Station Update Chairman Poole requested an update on the fire station study conducted in relation to Harrisburg Fire Station Number 3. A brief discussion ensued. Break The Board took a short break at 6:50 p.m. The meeting resumed at 7:02 p.m. CHA - Presentation of 5 — Y 2014 Budget Reouest Dr. William Pilkington, CEO, Public Health Director, introduced Tammie Harkey, Cabarrus Health Alliance (CHA) Finance Officer, and Tom Kincaid, CHA Board Chairman, who were also in attendance. Dr. Pi.lkington presented an overview of accomplishments and benefits the Cabarrus Health Alliance has provided to the community throughout the years. He advised inadequate funding will result in a decline in services. Tammie Harkey, Finance Officer, presented the FY 14 budget request for the Cabarrus Health Alliance totaling $6,122,187.00. She stated the budget request includes an additional $873,010.00 from FY 13.