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· 392 At the December 20, 1999 Board meeting, Mr. M. C. Love requested that the County assist in clearing trees blocking a section of Coddle Creek adjacent to his property. Mr. Clifton reported that staff is working on Mr. Love's request and will present a report at the next meeting. A visit planned to the site earlier this date (January 18) was cancelled due to weather conditions. Salaries for Non-Certified Employees o~ Cabarrus County Schools Commissioner Carpenter presented a letter from Yvonne Higgins expressing concern that the salary for non-certified school employees, specifically school bus drivers, has been frozen since 1988. In her letter, Ms~ Higgins asked that this information be brought to the attention of the Governor and legislators. There was brief discussion regarding the Board's role in this issue as well as concern about the need for qualified individuals to serve as bus drivers. Mr. Hartsell (Senator for the 22nd District) advised the issue is currently scheduled for discussion by the Personnel Subcommittee of the Education Committee of the North Carolina Senate. The letter from Ms. Higgins was given to Mr. Hartsell as information. Also, staff will obtain additional information concerning this issue. INFORMAL PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Fennel opened the meeting for Informal Public Co~ents at 8:10 Mr. Mike Quickel, speaking on behalf of the Cabarrus County Building Association, requested the County's assistance in purchasing a building permit for a house that Cabarrus County School students are building. The Association advanced funds for the purchase of the lot and is assisting with the solicitation of funds to purchase building supplies for the project. Mr. Quickel estimated the cost of the building permit at $250.00. Mr. Clifton explained that the Board's policy is to refrain from making donations to non-profit organizations and that such contributions have been phased out of the County's budget. He also stated the waiver of fees also raises questions regarding the County's regulatory processes. Mr. Quickel advised that anyone wishing to contribute funds for the project could send them to the Building Association or to Concord High School. Ms. Carol Salloum of Salloum Builders in Harrisburg was present for the meeting and volunteered to donate the $250.00 for the purchase of the building permit. Appreciation was expressed to Ms. Salloum for her generosity. Ms. Marti Soltis, on behalf of the Citizens Oversight Committee, thanked the Board for including the Committee in the planning and construction phase for the three new schools and for funding the architectural fees for the three schools. She also commended the Board for establishing education as its top budget priority. Recess of Meetin~ There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Fennel recessed the meeting at 8:20 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 7, 2000, in the Multipurpose Room at the Cabarrus County Governmental Center. Clerk to the Board