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103 <br /> <br /> Sheriff Canaday explained that all officers are cross-trained and are <br />rotated throughout all areas of law enforcement, including the Jail and <br />co~munications. He discussed the request for four additional officers for the <br />Jail and an additional clerk to handle the carry concealed handgun and hand,un <br />purchase permits. Also, Sheriff Canaday presented recent statistics on the Jail <br />inmate population and Animal Control activities. <br /> <br />FY 1996-97 Budget Initiatives <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Co~missionor Mills, seconded by Commissioner Casper with <br />Commissioners Mills and Casper and Chairman Barmhart voting for, the Board <br />authorized the County Manager to proceed with plans to transfer the operational <br />control and responsibility for the Coddle Creek Dam and Reservoir to the Water <br />and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County. Specific agreements will be developed <br />and brought to the Board for further approval. <br /> <br /> There was brief discussion regarding the proposed creation of a Public <br />Health Authority. The formal report will be presented to the Board on June il. <br />If approved, Home Health and Emergency Medical Services personnel have requested <br />to be included in the initial formation of the Authority. <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Casper with <br />Commissioners Mills and Casper and Chairman Barnhart voting for, the Board <br />approved the closing of the drive through tax collection window located in the <br />garage of the Governmental Center. <br /> <br /> UPON NOTION of Commissioner Casper, seconded by Commissioner Mills with <br />Comissioners Casper and Mills and Chairman Barnhart voting for, the Board agreed <br />to implement the reduction in the tax collection fees charged local governments <br />and fire districts to 1.5 percent and to discontinue the County's annual donation <br />of $3,000.00 to each fire district and the Concord and Kannapolis fire <br />departments. It was understood that the reduced fee would offset the $3,000.00 <br />contribution to the fire districts or the County would make up the difference <br />until the district's tax base increases to a point where the difference in the <br />tax collection fees equates to the $3,000.00 annual payment. <br /> <br /> Mr. Clifton advised that he will develop a proposal to modify the existing <br />industrial development incentive guidelines. Also discussed was the possibility <br />of the County working with the cities to develop industrial sites and/or to <br />option property for the development of industrial sites or business parks in <br />selected areas of the county. <br /> <br /> UPON MOTION of Commissioner Mills, seconded by Chairman Barnhart with <br />Commissioners Mills and Casper and Chairman Barnhart voting for, the Board <br />directed the County Manager to proceed with efforts to sell or othe~ise dispose <br />of county-owned buildings in downtown Concord. <br /> <br /> UPON NOTION of Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Casper with <br />Commissioners Mills and Casper and Chairman Barnhart voting for, the Board <br />directed the County Manager to proceed with negotiations to sell the county-owned <br />office and storage facilities located on Mighway 73 to the Water and Sewer <br />Authority of Cabarrus County. <br /> <br /> There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Barnhart <br />adjourned the meeting at 7:58 P.M. <br /> <br />Clerk to the Board <br /> <br /> <br />