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DRAFT <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Barnhart, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter <br />and unanimously carried, the Board moved to add to the agenda the subject of <br />intangibles tax in reference to the Board's feelings on the 1868 law. <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Carpenter, seconded by Commissioner Barnhart <br />and unanimously carried, the Board instructed staff to draft a document <br />expressing the Board's desire for the repeal of the 1868 state law as it deals <br />with the intangibles tax and to fax the draft resolution to all Board members for <br />review. If a majority approves the draft, the resolution will be forwarded to <br />the local legislative delegation. <br /> <br />COMMISSION DIRECTED DISCUSSIONS <br /> <br /> Commissioner Carpenter commented on the issues of recycling, the need for <br />a construction/demolition landfill, the current ban on the adoption of animals <br />at the animal shelter, and her desire for another crime summit in the county. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bob Farris, Environmental Health Supervisor, discussed the possibility <br />of the State allowing the County go continue to use the current landfill for <br />demolition material after it is closed for sanitary waste. He stated there is <br />room for approximately five years of construction/demolition material. <br /> <br /> There was general discussion on the lssues of recycling and the feasibility <br />of maintaining a demolition landfill. It was decided that a recycling option <br />(user pay) would be included the next time the County bids solid waste <br />collections. Continuation of demolition landfill operations will be explored. <br /> <br /> Dr. Niblock addressed current transportation issues and the need for road <br />improvements in Cabarrus County. He suggested that the Board consider some local <br />funding for future road projects. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Barnhart stated in his opinion the education summits had some <br />good outcomes and acted as a catalyst for future planning. Action ls now in the <br />hands of the school boards. <br /> <br /> Chair Casper reported that the opening reception for the National Council <br />of Governments Conference will be held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in June. <br />She asked for the Board's support and help in planning for this event and <br />obtaining funds from local businesses to offset the cost of the reception. <br /> <br /> Chair Casper stated the need to consolidate the Commissioners' travel funds <br />into one account. Currently, $2,000.00 is budgeted for each co~issioner. <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Niblock, seconded by Commissioner Carpenter and <br />unanimously carried, the Board agreed to consolidate the individual travel <br />allowance accounts for Board members into one account. <br /> <br />OTHER ISSUES RELATIVE TO SCHOOLS <br /> <br /> Mr. Clifton asked if the Board had any in~erest in retaining the old <br />Winecoff School Gymnasium for recreational activities. A new gymnasium will be <br />built along with the new Winecoff School. There was general agreement that the <br />County has no interest in the old facility. <br /> <br /> Mr. Clifton announced his intent to incorporate the debt service cost for <br />the A. L. Browm School project into the FY 1997-98 capital outlay allocation for <br />Kannapolis City Schools. He stated the Board agreed to pay the debt service cost <br />for one year (FY 1994-95), but the County has paid the cost for three years. <br /> <br /> There was general discussion regarding the two school systems and current <br />expense and capital outlay funding issues. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br /> There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was <br />adjourned. <br /> <br />Clerk to the Board <br /> <br /> <br />