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November 15, 2013 (Recessed Meeting) Page 1809 Code of Ordinances. She advised the public hearing for the ROAP (Road Operating Assistance Program) was held on October 21, 2013. Ann G1uf, resident of 181 Glendale Avenue SE in Concord, spoke in support of the transportation grant funding applications and urged the Board to support the citizens of Cabarrus County stating some citizens need more support than others. Delton Russell, resident of 166 Cedar Drive in Concord, spoke in support of the transportation grant funding applications. He stated he works in the mental health industry and repeatedly sees issues with transportation. He urged the Boards' consideration of the best use of those funds. Martha Macon, resident of 1619 Eastwood Drive in Kannapolis, was accompanied by Michael Macon. Ms. Macon stated Michael Macon thoroughly enjoys going to Cabarrus Vocational Opportunities. She also spoke in support of the transportation grant funding applications. She read from a letter to the editor expressing support for the transportation grant funding applications written by Antonio Montgomery and published in The Independent Tribune on November 13 th Michael Macon distributed invitations to the Board for the Cabarrus Vocational Opportunities open house on Sunday, November 17tH Anna Cain, resident of 12 Cabarrus Avenue in Concord and Cabarrus Advocate with The Arc, spoke on behalf of those with disabilities. She said taking away transportation from these individuals would limit their opportunities. Helen Hunt, resident of 8514 Middleton Circle in Harrisburg, spoke in support of the transportation grant funding applications. She stated the transportation services improve the quality of life for citizens and urged the Board to support those programs. Vicki Harris, resident of 484 Sunnyside Drive SE in Concord, spoke in support of the transportation grant funding applications. She spoke from her personal experiences, stating that she has worked in many capacities in this community, namely for persons with disabilities. She urged the Boards' support for all three grant applications. Andrea Robertson, resident of 1321 Geneva Drive in Concord, spoke in support of the transportation grant funding applications. She stated transportation services benefit her son, family members and friends and urged the Boards' support. Tinna Bissette, resident of 1684 Mark Drive in Concord, spoke in support of the transportation grant funding applications. She stated her daughter relies on the transportation services to get to and from her job at the Cabarrus Vocational Opportunities (CVO). She urged the Board to visit the CVO to see the good that is done there. Lucas Baker, resident of 293 Union Street S in Concord and local attorney, spoke in support of the transportation grant funding applications. He stated he wants to see his tax dollars going to help the less fortunate. He urged the Board to use wisdom and care in considering the impact of their decisions on the least of those in our community. John Williams, resident of 3198 Keady Mill Loop in Kannapolis and Director of Rowan Vocational Opportunities and Cabarrus Vocational Opportunities (CVO) , spoke in support of the transportation grant funding applications. He stated these organizations serve 225 disabled adults in Cabarrus, Rowan, Davey and Davidson Counties. The CVO presently serves 64 Cabarrus County citizens. He also urged the Boards' support. Lina Gibson, resident of 161 Hillcrest Avenue SE in Concord, spoke in support of the transportation grant funding applications. She spoke on behalf of family members and friends who need transportation services and expressed support for these services for all citizens that need them. Charles Hendrix, resident of 185 Corban Avenue SE in Concord, spoke in support of the transportation grant funding applications. He urged the Boards' support for the grants. Earnest Macon, resident of 1619 Eastwood Drive in Kannapolis, spoke in support of the transportation grant funding applications stating they save the county money. He said if the people using these services do not have transportation, they are unable to get to work. He urged the Boards' support.