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October 20, 2003 Page 273 the adequate public facilities review process. In conclusion, Mr Marshall stated he would provide a summary of the various meetings and develop a work plan to address the transltlonal zoning and adequate public facilities ~ssues. (G-8) Future Emergency Medical Services Station - Mike Downs Mr. Mike Downs, Public Safety Services Director, reported that the City of Kannapolis has approached the County about the posslb~lity of co-locating an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Station with its proposed new fire station. The new station is to be located in the northwest part of the county on the new Kannapolis Parkway (Westslde Bypass). Co-ownership and lease options have been discussed. The projected cost for the facility is $2,399,375.00 with the County's portion for EMS facilities estimated at $442,750.00. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Prlvette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board agreed to the County's interest in the possible co-location of a new EMS facility with the new Kannapolis fire station in the northwest part of the County and instructed staff to continue discussions with the City regarding the co-ownership and lease options. (G-9) Land Transfer to the Water and Sewer Authority Mr. Hartsell reported that the County and the Water and ~ewer Authority of Cabarrus County purchased approximately 30 acres of property located in the vicinity of Lake Howell from James Patterson. He asked the Board to transfer a one-half undivided interest in that property to the Authority. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Pr~vette and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the transfer of one-half undivided interest in the former James Patterson property 1n the v~cin~ty of Lake Howell to the Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County. (H) A~POINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES (H-l) Transportation Advisor}, Eoard UPON MOTION of Con~issioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Carruth and unanimously carried, the Board reappointed James Polk (Department of Social Services) to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term ending June 30, 2006. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carruth, seconded by Chairman Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Marie Reid-Moore (Department of Aging) to the Transportation Advisory Board as a non-voting, ex officio member for a term ending June 30, 2006. (H-2) Juvenile Crime Prevention Council UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Chairman Freeman and unanimously carried, the Board appointed John Say (Student under the Age of 18) to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for a term ending June 30, 2005. Further, the Board removed Richard Roush (At Large) from the Council due to the lack of attendance and appointed Janice Carry (At Large) to the Councll for a term ending June 30, 2005. (I) REPORTS (I-1) Vacant Position Re~ort The Vacant Position Status ~eport (Effective October 6, 2003) as submitted by Don Cummings, Human Resources D~rector, was included as a part of the Agenda. (I-2) 2003 Homeland Security Grant - Proposed Equipment and Training Purchases Mr. Mike Downs, Public Safety Services Director, reported that Cabarrus County would receive a Department of Justice Grant (Homeland Security) grant of $133,791.00 for improving capabilities countywide to respond to terrorist related incidents. Further, supplemental funds in the amount of $403,41%.00 are anticipated to asslst with the purchase of additional equipment. Mr. Downs explained that staff considered requests from all emergency response related agencies in the county and created a prioritized list of equipment needed at this time to enhance the County's ability to respond. The list of equipment requests and approved purchases was included as a part of the Agenda. (J) GENERAL CO~dENTS BY BOARD ~{E14BERS